34 weeks

AHHHH.....35 days to go!!

I can tell my body is gearing up for this baby to come. I have had some serious contractions this week. They haven't been a coming in a pattern but have lasted several hours. The doctor says the rule of thumb is more than 4 in an hour and give them a call.  I am resting when I can and trying to slow down these last few weeks.

Baby girl is probably about 5lbs at this point. Her kicks and jabs are more like rolls at this point and she is clearly a little cramped! Her fingernails have reached the end of her tiny fingertips and she is getting heavier each week.

More progress on the nursery as we finally have everything on the walls and I LOVE it. Everything is clean and ready for baby. 

We have been so busy with doctor appointments the last few weeks. I am now going weekly and we have Carli's 4 year check up and first dentist appointment too. I know it's best to get all of this taken care of before we have a newborn but phew....it's a lot! 

Carli did a fantastic job at the dentist. Dr. JoJo was great and our girl was so brave. 

She We are so excited about this baby! Carli talks about "sissy" all the time and loves to tell people that she will be here soon. Some of her most recent name suggestions are Bella, Margret, and Sara. 

Baby girl's "take home" outfit has arrived but I can't show anyone b/c her name is on it....secrets are so hard!! 

We have also already been talking about Halloween....sorry kiddo, mommy is a planner!! Since Carli has decided to be Elsa from Frozen...we are thinking of having a little Olaf too! So cute!!

We are looking forward to spending this weekend together as a family and getting a few loose ends tied up so we can celebrate big sister turning 4 years old in 9 days!! 

33 weeks

I have been exhausted this week. The third trimester finally hit me like a ton of bricks! I am walking slower, finding it harder to get comfortable when sitting, and I pee at least 100 times a day.
I have had more and more Braxton Hicks contractions lately.  I can feel her jabs, kicks, and pokes and some are so uncomfortable. I had my first prenatal massage on Sunday and it was lovely. She was able to really focus on a few areas that were really sore...90 minutes of bliss! I may try to squeeze one more in over the next few weeks.


This week baby girl is the size of a regulation football. Carli and Nick both helped with the artwork for our chalkboard.

Instead of calling it a football, she called it a Buckeye...we did not correct her:)

I have washed the car seat, swing, and "miracle" covers as well as two loads of baby clothes.

Sorting by size....what a job!

A delicious snack and a built in table top!!

How far along? 33 weeks

Total Weight Gain? 15lbs at the doctor today.

Maternity Clothes? yep!

Stretch Marks? few light ones.

Sleep: It's hit or miss....some nights are just better than others.

Best moment this week: A super fun block party, a relaxing massage, and a great doctors appointment.

Miss anything?  Missing some of my pre-pregnancy clothes.

Movement: Oh yes! We like watching her move from the outside.

Food Cravings? Still not eating big meals....I have a hard time deciding what I want to eat.  

Anything make you sick or queasy? I was a little woozy after having blood drawn this morning but overall, no!

Gender: GIRL:)

Labor signs: More frequent Braxton Hicks

Symptoms: lots of pressure, some heartburn, some swelling at the end of the day, lots of potty breaks

Belly button in or out? in...but getting shallow.

Wedding rings on or off? Resorted to just a wedding band. My engagement ring is too small.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy!!!

Looking forward to: A little "me" time this weekend and finishing touches on the nursery.

I only have about 20 days left of work and 42 days until she will arrive! I am getting SO excited to meet our sweet baby!

32 weeks!

We are so lucky that we got one last sneak peak at our girl this morning. Carli attended the ultrasound with us. She was very excited!! Walking out the door she had her milk, sunglasses, and baby doll. I told her she looked like a little mommy. She said, "I am a mommy".

Photobombed by Dayton!

The ultrasound went perfect. They checked all the major organs and everything looked great. They also measured her bones, belly, and head... as well as the fluid around her. The doctors are guessing she is about 4lbs 9oz which puts her in the 66th percentile for 32 weeks. He said anything between 10-90% is where they want to be. They also like to see fluid level over 5 and I was at 13. I just feel so blessed to be having such a successful, healthy pregnancy and I can't wait to meet our girl! I think she may be larger than Carli was but still a little peanut.

Sweet little profile  :)

Look at those lips and nose...and the cheeks!! {swoon}





We have decided to go with the C-section for delivery. It really is the safest option for baby and me. I don't look forward to the surgery piece or the recovery but everyone tells me it will be an easier road since I won't have labored first. Let's hope that is true!!

So with that said....our girl will be here 7 weeks from today! I still have a little feeling that she may arrive on her own before that and if that is the case, we will still move forward with a C-section.

We are definitely in the home stretch and time is NOT slowing down. No rest for the pregnant weary!

We are in full "back to school" mode with doctor check ups and dentist appts, registration, and meet the teacher day. Work is busier than ever for Nick and I. His office is relocating to Grandview in 2 months and we are not only rolling out a new technology with my team but I am trying to prepare for 3 months off.  YIKES!! Oh, and last minute baby prep....but we wouldn't change a thing! We are over the moon and loving our little crazy life!

We have been busy!!

Only 50 days to go!!!! Baby girl is continuing to pack on the pounds. She could be close to 4lbs but we will have a really good idea of her size on Friday at our growth ultrasound. She is getting ready to make her debut and is practicing all kinds of important baby skills....swallowing, sucking, and kicking. She is now able to suck her thumb.
I have had a few more Braxton Hicks contractions this week. I haven't noticed a pattern and they aren't close together but my body has started "rehearsing" for the big day!  It is getting harder and harder to get off the floor...or even from the corner of the couch. So much for trying to look graceful.
Overall, I am feeling pretty good....definitely tired at the end of the day but I really can't complain. I have had a pretty perfect pregnancy so far!


Last week we attended a Sibling's Class at OSU Medical Center. Nick and I really thought it was beneficial for Carli and she paid close attention. They showed a quick video about what to expect from our new baby. For instance, she will cry a lot, she won't be able to play right away, and we have to be sure to keep small toys picked up once she starts crawling. Then the best part....Carli got to change a "baby's" diaper, dress and swaddle her. It was really cute! The nurse made a comment about what a great job she was doing and Carli spoke up and said, "I have a lot of baby dolls at home so I practice." We also got to see the rooms that I will be staying in once the baby comes as well the nursery. She loved when they held a little 7lb newborn baby up to the window. She was really engaged and asked questions about the room and hospital. We were proud of her for speaking up in a room full of strangers.

Big sister had a great time!! We were quickly reminded how little she still is when she asked daddy to carry her to the parking garage.

 We also attended a surprise party for Kelli over the weekend. Kelli and Mike were in New Orleans over her birthday so it was a few weeks late....but I think that made the surprise even better!

I have always planned to take monthly update pictures of this baby for the first year with a stuffed animal and I found these adorable socks that she can wear for her pictures. I think Nick is going to pick out a special "stuffy" for the picture too!

We have been loving fresh fruit and veggies from the farmers market all week. Carli is on a serious peach loving kick! We grilled out with the Seymour's Sunday night and devoured delicious cucumbers and sweet corn!! Another bonus of being pregnant in the summertime!

31 weeks and the size of a pineapple!

Our baby girls is measuring about 18 inches long, so she is almost to her birth length. This is a rapid time for weight gain as she will probably nearly double in weight over the next 8 weeks or so. She is the size of a full pineapple.
I have found it more difficult to move around lately. Getting off the couch, out of bed, off the floor are all challenging. My ankles have started to have some swelling towards the end of the day so it may be almost time to retire the high heels...what a sad day. And painting my own toe nails is out of the question! ha!


We have made major progress on the nursery and I LOVE the way it is coming together. Here is a sneak peak....still needs a few finishing touches.

We went to a Columbus Clippers game this week with our neighbors and the kids had a blast! We all had too many hotdogs and too much cotton candy! We are so lucky to have such great people around us that our kids will grow up with.

We have been busy crossing things off thatTO DO list:

-stock up on diapers

-purchase the sit and stand stroller

-Pre-register at the hospital

-Spray paint the book shelf for the nursery and hang (hoping to hang this weekend)

-Complete maternity leave paperwork for work

-Dig out and sterilize bottles

-Wash new (and old) baby clothes

-Wash covers for swing and rock-and-play

-Pack bag  (still seems early but this is something that didn't get done until after my water broke 4   years ago so I thought I would be a little more prepared this time).

-Install car seat (also didn't happen until after baby arrived before....ha!)

And a few more things....

-finish planning Carli's 4th bday party

-book prenatal massage...as suggested by my doctor

-paint front door (because why not?)

-Finishing touches on nursery

How far along? 31 weeks

Total Weight Gain? 12lbs at the doctor today. I was down 2lbs from my last appt.

Maternity Clothes? yep!

Stretch Marks? few light ones.

Sleep: I have been sleeping a little better this week. Still 3-5 potty breaks though. I hope it continues.

Best moment this week: Having a great doctors appt this morning, a fun night at the Clippers game, and getting the rocker for the room!

Miss anything?  This 90 degree weather has me wanting a Summer Shandy!

Movement:  I love to feel her move! The doctor said today when she was listening to the heartbeat that it sounds like a "happy baby"

Food Cravings? Not much of an appetite. I could go for a juicy peach right now. 

Anything make you sick or queasy? No

Gender: GIRL:)

Labor signs: I had back spasms yesterday and was a little nervous at first but turns out it was more tight muscles than any kind of labor sign.

Symptoms: slight ankle swelling, sporadic heartburn, back pain and lots of pressure.  

Belly button in or out? in...but getting shallow.

Wedding rings on or off? It really depends on the day. I can still get some rings on but not always my wedding rings.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Oh, so happy!

Looking forward to: Sibling class at OSU this weekend and wedding dress shopping with Megan!