29 Week Update

Week: 29 weeks

Size of Baby: a tad over 15 inches long and 2 1/2 pounds

Movement: I really do feel her all day...but she is still most active when I'm sitting still or lying down in bed.

Symptoms: leg cramps, exhaustion , clumsiness

Cravings: nothing new...same as always

Sleep: I wake up AT LEAST once each night. It is hard to get comfy with this large belly in the way. :) So I'm pretty exhausted in the afternoons.

What I'm Missing: wine (still)...especially this time of year

Moment of the Week: Derek and Daddy painting Clara's cradle and then putting it together. Spending time with my wonderful momma on Mother's Day.

Waiting for Clara

One thing I have figured out (real fast) is that I have to be very patient when it comes to this pregnancy. 9/10 months is a VERY long time, however, I must say it has gone by fast. I am afraid these last two months will be the longest though. I have been very busy making plans for Clara's nursery. The hard part is that we only have the dresser, rug and crib skirt. So...there's not much I can do right now as far as decorating goes. The bumper should be ready very soon, and we are SUPPOSED to get the crib this week or next. The glider will probably be the very last piece since we only ordered that a month ago. I am hoping, once we have the bumper, we can figure out the paint color. THEN, once we have it all painted, we can start hanging things. Last weekend, Sara and Derek put together his birthday present...the B.O.B. Revolution. (His only request when it came to buying "baby things.") It really is an awesome jogging stroller. We both can't wait to try it out.

Right now, the nursery is full of wonderful gifts for Miss Clara from our shower last weekend. I have gone through all of the clothes, and am currently washing a load right now. Derek and I also reorganized Clara's closet and the guest bedroom closet. I guess you can say, I'm in major nesting mode!

Derek and my daddy also painted the precious cradle Clara will use. My Gramps built the cradle for my cousin Melanie, which was then passed down to me and my sister. It is in great condition and so very special. Once it's all put back together, and in our room, I will take a picture.

My favorite guys in the world

So that's where we are right now. We still have plenty of time...I'm just so very excited I can hardly stand it.

28 Week Update

Week: 28 Weeks...YAY FOR THE THIRD TRIMESTER!!!!

Size of Baby: 14.8 inches long and 2 1/4 pounds

Movement: She is still the most active at night.

Symptoms: No new symptoms. The leg cramps are still pretty terrible.

Cravings: No new cravings. I still just love my peanut butter and jelly and fruit.

Sleep: I am absolutely exhausted. Like first trimester exhausted. I am sure the whole "waking up in the middle of the night due to leg cramps" doesn't help much.

What I'm Missing: Painting my toe nails with ease.

How I'm Feeling: Sleepy

Moment of the Week: We had our first baby shower this weekend! Derek's stepmother, Sara, as well as my Nantie, cousin, Kelsey, and grandmother, Sarah, came in town to celebrate Clara Elizabeth. Derek and I are truly truly blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.