It's kinda mind boggling to think that in 70 days baby boy could be delivered. Jaycee was 38 & Hadley was 39 weeks.
This week and noticed more often is that I have heartburn! I notice if my stomach feels like it's getting empty or certain foods. Nearly everyday I get it. Also this week, mostly near the end, when I've been exercising it's been very uncomfortable. My stomach tightens up so hard and so I'm doing 40-60 daily work outs with a big rock in front of me. I remember this with Hadi (I walked a lot with her) but mostly remember with her getting painful contractions. These aren't painful just uncomfortable. I also notice near the end of the day my feet are more achy & one of the nights they looked a little swollen. Craig has been gone for 14 days so I've been going without feet rubs, but thankfully I have my little Jaycee who likes to help mom feel good. She's done my feet & toes at least 4 times. haha. I always return the favor :) She's such a sweetheart.
Mom came to visit over President's Day and we had a fun time. I got lots of talking in and shopping for baby boy. We had fun at Sears on their clearance racks. I even snagged a little suit for him when he's 2T for only $6! I sent a pic to Craig and said...that's pimp. It was funny. He's sure gonna be a little stud for sure! I mentioned to my dad that I liked the name Jones and he gave me a funny look. I guess it is pretty trendy. Mom is in love with the name Jed. She said it's the name that reminds her most of Craig. Jedidiah Smith was a mountain man-is why she relates it to Craig. She makes me laugh. I don't think I could convince Craig to do Jedd so it would probably be Jed Logan Parker. Girls of course....baby Cole. Every time. I've thought maybe doing his middle name Cole since they are so in love with it. I also did add the name Bodey. Craig liked it before so I put it back on.
Baby is so active and I love feeling him move everyday. He's been telling me this week that he NEEDS avacados! So I've been filling his need :) Other than that, things are going great! So excited we are entering 3rd trimester and countdown. YAY!!!!
Friday, February 20, 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Getting prepared for a baby boy after having 2 girls is like having the first one all over again. This is what I did today!
I needed to get organized of what I have & what I need. Clear back 7 years ago about, Dawn & Crystal were getting rid of boy clothes and I went through them and saved things. I am glad I did! With the few things I've bought added to their hammie-downs, I feel more comfortable with baby to arrive. I feel so much better now that I have an idea of what I need & have. Here are some of the favs I bought so far:
Sometimes looking at stores I get a little sad cuz in the retail world-they just put out CUTE girls' clothes. BUT after figuring out the style of our boy & seeing so many cute things---I'm getting VERY excited for a boy!!!! Yay!!!
Craig HATES rompers but they are so stinkin cute on littler babies
When we were at Babies R Us, Jaycee was getting excited with me about all these cute clothes. She picked out this outfit and I loved the colors and had to buy it. Also I bought it cuz love that she is involved with our new little baby boy.
Loved this vest on the Clearance rack and knew it would pair so cute with an outfit. Craig picked out the outfit.
Sometimes looking at stores I get a little sad cuz in the retail world-they just put out CUTE girls' clothes. BUT after figuring out the style of our boy & seeing so many cute things---I'm getting VERY excited for a boy!!!! Yay!!!
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
24 & 25 weeks...moving to 26
The past few weeks have felt sssslllloooow but then I look at the blog and I guess they are going kind of fast.
Here are the pics of our gender reveal fun
BEFORE THE SPRAYING
I was really fun to do a gender reveal and then turn it into a cute card to mail to family & few friends. Craig and I are still in shock some days that we are really having a boy!!!
I've had some fun buying a few things. I have a tote of boy clothes from Crystal & Dawn from their kids that I went through 7 years ago! I bought a couple outfits from Old Navy since I had free money & also we went to Babies R US one day to check out their strollers and ended up with a few outfits. It's been crazy to switch my mentality to boy items & styles. I ask Craig a lot to try to learn what he likes as well. We have a few things we need to buy for baby: blanket, bedding, new swing, double stroller, boy clothes, diapers, wipes. Basically it feels like we are starting all over with a new baby. With Hadi I used everything over again from Jaycee-but did buy a few new things of her own. I'm actually really having fun with it. I'm not way stressed financially because of extra money we are saving being in a rental home, extra check month, tax returns & getting good deals even if 2nd hand.
The past 3 or so weeks I've been feeling great. I've been exercising at least 40 minutes 5 days a week and sometimes even Saturday. I'm hoping it slows the weight gain, after baby & labor. I actually really like working out and seems to lift my mood. I've had a lot of heart burn lately. I notice when my stomach gets empty or even eating certain things trigger it. Good thing for TUMS. I had a strange craving the other day. We had gone to Fred Meyer to get dessert and I walked away with a yummy, big piece of cake. I took one bite at home and it wasn't hitting the spot. Then I somehow got the need for mozzarella sticks. It sounded so good! Craig was a champ and went back to the store to fulfill my need. And they were good! I try to limit my sweets to only a few treats a week. I usually go to bed about 12:30 and sleep until one of the girls wakes me up and some mornings get up long enough to get them breakfast & a show ready and back to bed. I need at least 9 hours to feel good. My normal clothes are still fitting. I'm for sure out of my 12 pants-wear some 14's with a rubberband in the waist-and 16s are perfect to button. There's only 1 of my maternity shirts that I wear-the others are still too big. I'm not completely happy with my weight but at least I'm trying, working out and know that after baby I am determined to lose it all again. I am glad I lost before baby to start at a lower weight.
Baby boy has been very active and everyone has felt him kick at least once. If I ever get nervous, I drink a little juice and baby is very active. I just love feeling him kick and responding to me. I'm just getting so anxious to hold & love on him. I've been so stressed with the house (see other blog!) that baby boy is the one thing that stays constant and happy. Next 4 week appointment I get to do my glucose & blood work. I am 2 days from Week 26 so baby is about the size of a zucchini-about 14 inches & 1.68 lbs. Baby name list has Caisen, Camden & Jed at the end of the list with Jones & Cole (Colson or Colman) at the top. I also added Jamison to the list BUT I HATE the nickname James. I'm still in search for adding more names although most days I love Jones. Middle name we like Reid (after Aimee & her family but with a first name spelling) Logan (for obvious reasons-we Love Logan, Utah) or Hinkley (after our beloved prophet that was through Craig & I majority of life) I guess in 14 or less weeks we have a big decision to make!
Here are the pics of our gender reveal fun
BEFORE THE SPRAYING
IT'S A BOY!!!!
I was really fun to do a gender reveal and then turn it into a cute card to mail to family & few friends. Craig and I are still in shock some days that we are really having a boy!!!
I've had some fun buying a few things. I have a tote of boy clothes from Crystal & Dawn from their kids that I went through 7 years ago! I bought a couple outfits from Old Navy since I had free money & also we went to Babies R US one day to check out their strollers and ended up with a few outfits. It's been crazy to switch my mentality to boy items & styles. I ask Craig a lot to try to learn what he likes as well. We have a few things we need to buy for baby: blanket, bedding, new swing, double stroller, boy clothes, diapers, wipes. Basically it feels like we are starting all over with a new baby. With Hadi I used everything over again from Jaycee-but did buy a few new things of her own. I'm actually really having fun with it. I'm not way stressed financially because of extra money we are saving being in a rental home, extra check month, tax returns & getting good deals even if 2nd hand.
The past 3 or so weeks I've been feeling great. I've been exercising at least 40 minutes 5 days a week and sometimes even Saturday. I'm hoping it slows the weight gain, after baby & labor. I actually really like working out and seems to lift my mood. I've had a lot of heart burn lately. I notice when my stomach gets empty or even eating certain things trigger it. Good thing for TUMS. I had a strange craving the other day. We had gone to Fred Meyer to get dessert and I walked away with a yummy, big piece of cake. I took one bite at home and it wasn't hitting the spot. Then I somehow got the need for mozzarella sticks. It sounded so good! Craig was a champ and went back to the store to fulfill my need. And they were good! I try to limit my sweets to only a few treats a week. I usually go to bed about 12:30 and sleep until one of the girls wakes me up and some mornings get up long enough to get them breakfast & a show ready and back to bed. I need at least 9 hours to feel good. My normal clothes are still fitting. I'm for sure out of my 12 pants-wear some 14's with a rubberband in the waist-and 16s are perfect to button. There's only 1 of my maternity shirts that I wear-the others are still too big. I'm not completely happy with my weight but at least I'm trying, working out and know that after baby I am determined to lose it all again. I am glad I lost before baby to start at a lower weight.
Baby boy has been very active and everyone has felt him kick at least once. If I ever get nervous, I drink a little juice and baby is very active. I just love feeling him kick and responding to me. I'm just getting so anxious to hold & love on him. I've been so stressed with the house (see other blog!) that baby boy is the one thing that stays constant and happy. Next 4 week appointment I get to do my glucose & blood work. I am 2 days from Week 26 so baby is about the size of a zucchini-about 14 inches & 1.68 lbs. Baby name list has Caisen, Camden & Jed at the end of the list with Jones & Cole (Colson or Colman) at the top. I also added Jamison to the list BUT I HATE the nickname James. I'm still in search for adding more names although most days I love Jones. Middle name we like Reid (after Aimee & her family but with a first name spelling) Logan (for obvious reasons-we Love Logan, Utah) or Hinkley (after our beloved prophet that was through Craig & I majority of life) I guess in 14 or less weeks we have a big decision to make!
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