33 Weeks!

*Note Dread trying to get in the picture*

How Far Along: 33 weeks
Size of Baby: Honeydew Baby!

Total Weight Gained/Lost: 22 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Yes, and I'm getting a little tired of my maternity wardrobe but I don't want to buy anything else because we're getting down to the end. So, I'm trying to get creative with cardigans and jewelry to mix it up!

Movement: Lots of movement throughout the day. And, I've also been feeling her hiccups--it's so cute!

Sleep: I wake up about once a night and can get back to sleep pretty quickly.

What I miss: I've started missing wine again this week. That first glass after she is born is going to be amazing!

Cravings: Cheese fries

Aversions: None
Symptoms: Heartburn! Last week was the first time that I've ever had Tums and I have to say they are actually quite tasty! They taste like candy!

Highlights from this week: The start of the month of May!!! It's a little crazy to think that sweet Lilah will be here next month!! And, Jep and my 2 year anniversary on Monday was another highlight!

2 Years Ago...

It's so hard to believe that it's been 2 years since Jep and I were married. Wow, time has flown by! It's been another great year for us. And this past year has been especially special because we found out that we were going to be blessed with a new addition to our little family of three!

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband!!
I love you!

And, I do have to brag for a minute...Jep and I aren't able to spend our anniversary together since he's away helping with the tornado relief efforts. Something I'm so very proud of him for!!
However, he still managed to surprise me BIG TIME! I came back from my lunch break to these....

2 dozen yellow roses--MY FAVORITE!!!!

Devastation

Jep's National Guard unit was activated to assist with clean up efforts from the recent tornadoes in the Jefferson County area. While waiting for the rest of his unit to make it up to Birmingham (they are coming from Dothan, Ala-about 3 1/2 hours south of Birmingham), he headed to Pratt City to check the area the unit has been assigned to. He said the scene is absolutely surreal. Here are some pictures he sent me of the devastation. Absolutely heartbreaking!

April 27, 2011

So, I think it's safe to say that today is one for the history books. We experienced two rounds of severe storms complete with multiple tornado touchdowns causing significant damage across the state. We were in total shock as we watched LIVE (on TV) as tornadoes swept across Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. The tornado in Birmingham stretched about a mile wide! I have never seen anything like it! Thankfully, we didn't have any damage at our house and were lucky enough to not lose power. We did have a couple of scares in our area and were prepared to go to our "safe place" but thankfully didn't need to.









Please keep those affected by these storms in your thoughts and prayers!

32 Weeks!

How Far Along: 32 weeks
Size of Baby: Baby girl is weighing around 3.75 lbs--the size of a jicama (I have no idea what that is!) and is about 16.7 inches long.
Total Weight Gained/Lost: I'm guessing around 22 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: Yep
Movement: Lots of movement lately. It's been fun because she's really been responding to her daddy when he talks to her!

Sleep: Sleep is still good! Just occassionally waking up around 1:30 or 2 am but I can fall right back asleep just fine.

What I miss: Doing simple things myself--like moving heavier objects.

Cravings: Nothing really in paticular this week.

Aversions: This past weekend I made a new recipe--Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork. I put it in the crockpot the night before and the next morning the smell made me sick. Once I got past the smell, I was able to eat it and it tasted great!! :)
Symptoms: My feet have been starting to ache if I'm on them for a long period of time. Thankfully, they haven't started swelling yet!

Highlights from this week: Crossing more things off what seems like a never ending checklist! Her nursery is *almost* complete. Once it's finished, I'll post some pictures.

31 Weeks!

How Far Along: 31 weeks
Size of Baby: Squash Baby-measuring 16 inches long and about 3.3 lbs

Total Weight Gained/Lost: 21 lbs. and I'm starting to feel it!
Maternity Clothes: Still adding to my collection of maternity clothes

Movement: She's still moving and rolling around in there a lot.

Sleep: Thankfully, still sleeping great!

What I miss: Being able to easily bend over to pick something up from the floor

Cravings: Still loving popsicles!

Aversions: None
Symptoms: Getting out of breath more easily these days!

Highlights from this week: Jep's return from the Dominican Republic!! Now, we can get some of the big things on our to-do list crossed off!

29 Weeks!

How Far Along: 29 weeks

Size of Baby: Butternut Squash Baby! Weighing about 2 1/2 lbs and a little over 15 inches from head to heel

Total Weight Gained/Lost: ?? Haven't weighed myself this week

Maternity Clothes: Majority of my current wardrobe is maternity except for a few flowy pre-pregnancy tops and dresses.

Movement: Her movements are definitely becoming stronger and more noticeable. She does get a few jabs to my ribs in every now and then.

Sleep: Thankfully, still sleeping good! I occasionally get up at night for a potty break. And, Dread wakes me up at times around 3:30am to go out- I think he's helping prepare me for Lilah's arrival.

What I miss: This week, I've been missing Jep. He's been in the Dominican Republic for the past 2 weeks building a health clinic with his Army unit.

Cravings: Popsicles and Italian Ice

Aversions: None, really.

Symptoms: Restless legs at night and some mild heartburn--it probably doesn't help that I eat a lot of spicy food :)

Highlights from this week: Since I didn't do a post last week, I'd say one of the recent highlights is hitting the 3rd trimester! Yay!! And, as for this week--it's been 5 years to the day that Jep and I went on our very first date!