Let the Countdown Begin!

Our little man's arrival is fast approaching and we can't wait!  I just had my 36 week checkup yesterday which starts my weekly visits. My midwife has estimated him to be around 8lbs so I really hope he arrives sooner rather than later!  We have everything in order, well that pertains to him, so now it's the hurry up and wait.

We finally were able to redo the floors in our house & really wanted to do it before he arrived so nothing like waiting until the last month :)  We have just our bedroom to do and the house will be done & put back in order this weekend but that will be a separate post with lots of before & after pictures.

In the meantime, here are a couple of photos I had mom take last night while she helped me get some more things put back together in our living room. I had the same top on as my last post & there is a definite difference in size not to mention the puffy, tired face hahaha

New Year, New Beginnings!

We can officially say we're having a baby this year, holy cow! 

We made our last "big purchase" for our little guy today, a travel system! It's not what we originally picked out but it was a great deal & couldn't pass up the savings :)  It even coordinates with our diaper bag, because that's so important ;) hahaha.

31 Weeks
My appointment went well this past Wednesday and things are still looking great. I had my RhoGAM injection so I'm set until after he's born for the next one. Here's a link with more info about being Rh negative http://www.hypermunes.com/html/csm_hyperrho_index.htm

Stats update:
Me: Weight gain-2lbs in 2 weeks, wow!
Baby: Heart rate was 145, which is still normal and was strong but a little lower than last time but I think he was snoozing because while I was in the waiting room he was kicking & repositioning most likely for his next nap. My belly measurement was right at 30 which matched my number of weeks and she determined his position so now I have an idea what body part is punching or bulging out haha
Likes: 1. Adding final touches to the nursery
          2. Feeling him constantly move
          3. Getting closer each day to his arrival!

Dislikes: 1.  Feeling very 'heavy'
              2. Having trouble putting on socks & tying shoes (Thankful for a great hubby who helps with this :) )


Next appointment: Wednesday, January  18th

28 Weeks

Thursday I had my 28 week appointment which involved a 1-hour glucose test. I met with a nurse that gave me my lovely flat orange pop-type beverage that I had to drink within five minutes then we went through our birth plan since Mayo Health System has 'Birth by Design'.  Time went by really fast since I wasn't just sitting there waiting around and next thing I knew I had my blood drawn and met with our midwife.

Here's a stats update:
Me: 29 weeks today!
My stats: I've gained 4 lbs since my last appointment 4 weeks ago, so I'm right on track according to our midwife. My glucose level after my test was a 79 (which she said anything under 100 is normal/good) and everything else fell into the normal ranges too. They also checked to see if I had antibodies since my blood type is 'O' but Rh negative. They didn't have those results before I left but my last blood test it showed as negative, so my next appointment I'll get the injection so that my body doesn't build any antibodies in case me & babies blood mix.
Baby: Heartbeat was a strong 156, which is consistent to all the past appointments. Another active boy in the family perhaps??

Likes: 1) Feeling baby move more & more & watching the wave my belly does :)
          2) Working from home now 2 days a week!
          3)  Sitting in my glider with my feet up

Dislikes: 1) Baby sitting on my bladder
              2)  Lower back aches

I'm officially in my third trimester and my appointments are now every 2 weeks! The time is going to fly for sure!  Next appointment: Wednesday, January 4th

Baby Shower

Yesterday afternoon my co-workers threw me a baby shower that we had at mom & dad's house. It was a great afternoon and I really enjoyed myself...and the food :) Mom made carrot cake, a recipe from my brother-in-law Andrew I believe, and boy is that ever good! Although by this point pregnancy is very real-- actually receiving items that we need and getting a start on putting his nursery together made it seem like the big day is fast approaching and not just something we talk about happening in several months.  I kept the gender a secret from all of my co-workers so those that were there yesterday had to guess and whoever guessed correctly received a little prize. Only two guessed boy which didn't surprise me because I've noticed most women tend to assume/wish girl for whatever reason lol Anyways, everyone is excited because the last three babies born to co-workers or their wives were girls :)

Adorable set of receiving blankets & baby blanket

Just relaxing :)

Bedding set

Crib all made up!