month 9-10

38 weeks

This weekend marks 38 weeks being pregnant. At my appt last week I was almost a 2 she said (so pretty much still 1 1/2 cm dilated) and 90% effaced which is good. I haven't done my 2 mile walks in 2 weeks. Tyson was gone so I didn't want to go into labor and then for the past week I've been sick so I've been resting any time I can. I am really hoping to feel better soon so I can start back up... but I feel like I'm running out of time. I'm sure when things are gonna happen, they will happen. Today we had our birthing and breastfeeding class. It was nice to get a tour so we know where to go. Well off to sit in front of my humidifier and watch movies all night. Hopefully when I am feeling better I will post more. Roll Tide!!

36 weeks

I am almost there! I have been having cramping and some back pain like I am starting a period on and off the past week. So I had my appointment Friday and she checked me and I am dilated 1 1/2 cm and thinned out some. She could feel her head down really low she said. Which the u/s people had already told me. So I know that could mean something or nothing at all so I am not getting my hopes up or down. But I will take it easy and not do my daily 2 mile walks while Tyson is gone in California this week. But as soon as he gets back I will be walking full speed again and helping things to hopefully continue to progress. So since that news I got notes for sub ready, got the car seat bases installed, and started packing a bag. I have a lot of meetings the next few weeks so I would be find if she decided to hang in there for 2 more weeks but I'm fine if she doesn't either. I guess they will figure things out without me at work.

This past week was our 4th anniversary! Sometimes I can't believe that I love him more each year/month/day. I didn't know it was possible! He surprised me with cooking me supper one night and got me flowers and a card. He had to work the night of our actual anni so we only saw each other for about an hour. Today we are gonna carve our pumpkin :) I love spending time with my TJ.

month 8-9

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

I was a little busy yesterday, but October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Thinking and praying for anyone who has lost a baby. Please give support to them and spread awareness and education. Love to my 4 little angels!! xo

great day!

so we had another growth ultrasound today and it was great! she measured in the 60th percentile today compared to 3 weeks ago when she was in the 14th percentile. i always knew their measurements can be way off but to me this seems a little extreme. im believing that the last lady undermeasured and this lady overmeasured and she falls perfectly in between somewhere. last time she weighed 3 1/2 lbs and now she weights 5 lbs 8 oz. again, i dont think these are super accurate. and if so, i hope she doesnt get too much bigger b/c i still have 6 weeks to go!! either way im glad she is doing well. the lady said her head is still reeeeally reeeally low. she has been snuggled in that position for almost 2 months now. we got a few 3d pics too but since her head is down so low it was hard to get a good shot. she looks like she has a chubby little face though.

after that it was time for returns. i returned all my doubles, triples, etc to cottonbabies and got almost $600 back! and i still have $150 in gift cards too. so even though their breast pumps are way more expensive than babies r us i bought one b/c i will never use that money. and i let tj pick out some baby legs he liked and we picked up a few more necessities. im sure ill find more to spend soon! and at babies r us we got almost $400 back plus we have gift cards there too. at least we can always spend money there on stuff.

i wanna work on putting away more baby stuff and playing with the new stuff i got today but im beat. time to put up my feet and watch some dvr. thanks everyone for your prayers xoxo

33 weeks

this weekend is the start of week 33. still so crazy we are here!!! this past week she has been a moving machine! i cant get comfy sitting at work b/c she is just constantly stretching out and moving around. but i so love every second of it. we are so thankful we are able to experience all these things. tyce said to me the other day that how everyone talks about pregnancy being horrible or their wives complaining that he thought it would be different. he said he never hears me complain :) im sure i say ouch or oh my back hurts every once in awhile but i truly do love every second of it and no need to complain. its an experience not everyone gets and i am thankful im blessed to get to!

i had an appt with the dr last week... just the quick heartbeat checks like always. i also just talked to her about my concerns with hazel measuring small. she said not to worry just yet. they will compare growth b/w ultrasounds and see how she is doing. i am still gaining more than needed each month, and i really feel like my belly popped out the past 2 weeks so im hoping she had a growth spurt. but she did tell me at 20 weeks she was in the 45 percentile and now in the 14th. seems like a big jump but i am going to try to keep positive that she has stayed the same or grown. our next u/s is a week from monday. time is moving slow b/w these u/s. still keep her in your prayers please! xo

my biggest update is that we have a new nephew!!! my sister had to be taken for a csection on monday due to some scary stuff happening to her but i am so glad they are both safe and healthy! i know we are partial but seriously he is just the most adorable thing ever!!! maybe b/c im hormonal too but i just tear up looking at him. he is truly perfect!!

well it looks like it is nap time now! i guess that fatigue is starting to slowly creep back up but im trying to ignore it. im making myself still walk everyday i can for some energy and exercise. have a great football day-go bama! (iowa is off today or i woulda done a cheer for them too ;) )