34 weeks!

Well, I look much better in this weeks photo! I am feeling a lot better too (gall bladder wise anyways). I am definetly entering the uncomfortable part of pregnancy tho!

How far along? 34 weeks!
Total Weight Gain? This is interesting....as of yesterday 19 lbs. However that means I gained 6 lbs in one week! (Since the last weighed me in the hospital!). Dr.J thinks a lot of it is water weight simply due to the size of my feet/ankles/legs. Plus I have swelling inmy hands & face as well. Either way I am good with that.
Maternity Clothes? Everything, I am not buying anymore tho!
Stretch Marks? Yup, they are mving further up the bump now too.
Sleep? Not so great! I am uncomfortable, peeing every 2 hrs, my hips hurt, and everytime I need to change positions I get awful RL pain! This is leaving me very tired!
Best Moment this week? Getting out of the hospital & back to feeling good!
Food Cravings? Nothing in particular, its nice to be eating again, I am pretty much back to a normal diet, just trying to avoid fried & spicy foods.
Labour Signs? I had a few contractions this week, not too painful but def contractions.
Belly Button? sticks out a bit depending on BB position, otherwise totally flat.
What I miss the most? Sleep, my ankles & being able to move without groaning!
What am I looking forward to the most? Spending these last few weeks with Les.
Milestones? bathing suit shopping & swimming, which was AMAZING! I hope I can do a lot more of that!

Coming home outfit & a better day!

Man was I emotional yesterday! Although I still feel warranted in my feelings I don't usually get THAT upset over such things! Today however was a much better day. After sleeping in I went & saw Dr.J, I will give details in tomorrow's post, however all went well. He is going to start seeing me weekly already because he is slightly concerned about the swelling in my legs/feet/ankles and the headaches I have been having. Next week is my GBS swab, great. I brought a gift basket in to the unit I was on in the hospital , everyone there was awesome to me.

This afternoon we went to see a movie which I don't think we have done in years, I cheated a bit with my diet & had popcorn, I am sure the salt is just great for my swelling but it was delicious! Then we did a bit of shopping & came home for dinner. We are in the market for a new camera & think we have coem to a decision on what we want, hopefully Les can feel like he is getting a good deal & we can just buy it already! LOL

We have decided on BB's home coming outfit! I reallyy debated on this, its actually funny how it ended up coming together. I had gotten no NB clothes at all so I went out & bought one laayette set & a 5 pack of onesies with coordinating pants from carter's I figure that will be enough to get us thru the first little bit, I have about 5 oneisies & 7 outfits in 0-3 months as well. I settled on the NB layette for home, it was a green set with bears, suting since we have a "baby bear" coming! However I had always envisioned bringing BB home in white I figured it just wasn't meant to be!

Well, my mom brought over this cute little weight set that was a hat, booties & a bib, with little bears on it. I thought it was so sweet but obviously not an outfit. Then my neighbour brought over a gift, a beautiful blanket that matches my mom's gift perfect, all in white & gray. Then I all of a sudden remembered buying a set of onesies in 0-3 months that was similar, I dug it out & it was part of the set, all from Children's Place! I paired it with little white pants they we may leave off if its warm, as it most likely will be. I am so happy with the little set, here are some photos!
This is a photo of it all together, too cute! I will be bringing a white bow as well, in case its a girl!

This is a close up of the detail on the blanket, of love the satin trim & the Bear is so fitting!

This is the little outfit, along with the pants of we use them. I think its just too sweet!

Here is just the onesie, it has little Bears & ABC blocks on it, similar to the blanket above.

The hat as well as the cute little bib! I still can't believe how this all came together so perfect!

Finally the sweet little booties! I can't wait to see this all on BB, its going to be perfect!

Blame it on the hormones.....

Well the title says it all, I am blaming it on the hormones! I am so emotional tonight, I am not sure exactly what my problem is! I am crying as I type this, I cried while I tidied up the kitchen & swept the floors. I cried because the bump isn't working. Ugh this officially sucks. I am a big swollen weepy mess!

Les and I got in a fight this morning & he (although he doesn't know it) started my crying this evening. He worked the last 4 days, I got out of the hospital Friday & have hardley seen him since. He is with his friends tonight. This makes me sad, again, the hormones. I just feel lonely 7 like he doesn't want to be with me...this is irrational. His friends are very important to him and over the next few weeks he has a lot of plans with them. I am trying to be understanding & supportive as things are really about to change. Maybe this bothers me so much because his friends NEVER EVER include their significant others when they do their thing. I guess I just feel like at this point in out lives we should be doing more together. His friends are so immature. They are not doing anything wrong, just BBQs, pool parties, cedar point trip, etc that they feel should only involve the guys. I just wonder when the rest of them will grow up enough & I won't always be stuck home alone. Then I start thinking about when I have the baby, will they all expect this to continue, for me to be left here alone with an infant & himt o be out with them like he is an bachelor??

I tried to discuss these thoughts & fears with him this morning but he got really defensive. All I was sayign was that I was being really supportive about all these outings & that I expected after my shower in 2 weeks he would be more focused on helping me prepare for BBs arrival. Then he starts acting like a martyr and sayign fien I won't go I'll stay here. Which isn't what I want him to do, especially since when he's here he fricken plays video games! He works hard & when he works a 4 day stretch he does NOTHING around the house, works, eats, plays games & sleeps thats it. I know he has a stressful job & I try to give him this time. Well then on his 5 days off he usually spends one or two days with his friends, a day or two "relaxing" otherwise known as playing video games, and maybe we will have one day together. Maybe I am being too needy....

I am feeling very overwhelmed in general tonight. The list of things I need to do before BB arrives is long. A lot needs to be done around the house, I still have shower stuff to organize & baby stuff to get together.....I need to make a list maybe that will calm me down....

I need to go take a soak in the tub & relax a bit I think! This is crazy! My day wasn't all tears tho. I went to see Dr. Ben my chiropractor who really helped my back, then I went to Old Navy & got a cute little monkey sleeper for BB. After that I went to lunch with my sisters & my cousin. Then I had a wonderful afternoon floating around in my sister's friend's pool. It felt so nice! Totally weightless! I hope I can do that more often!! I even got a bit of sun, which my pale skin needed!!

Nursery Finished!!

Our nursery is finally complete! Well, mostly anyways. There are a few last small things to do like find a hamper, hang a rack, hem the curtains, and after our next shower we will have even more to add but it is pretty much ready for BB to coem home! Here are some pics!

Well, this clearly is not the nursery! This is our master bedroom, BB will spend probably the first 3 months or so here. This is our PNP, its set up right beside my side of the bed. I love that it has the new born sleep, which will cradle the baby as well as the changing table. I will stock it well it blankets, changes of PJs, wipes, diapers so that we have everythign we need at our fingers!

This is the nuresry! I am so happy with it!! This is the veiw from the doorway. We went with a jungle tales theme, the green is beautiful, its Asparagus be Behr and matches the bedding perfect. BB has a nice collection of books started! On the floor is an elephant rocking horse, he sings & is so cute, it matches the theme wonderfully!

This is to the left of the first photo, its the change table/dresser combo. The top part screws in the back & coems off without damaging the dresser. The wooden animal rack has several pegs on it to hang clothes etc, it will be hung very soon above the dresser! I love the changing pad cover, its minky & so soft. You can also see our soundspa maching there (AKA~baby crack) hopefully BB enjoys it! I have to better oragnize the diaper caddy for now it houses all of our lotions, etc.

Just a close up of the top of the dresser. that monkey is knit. He is so cute, he was a shower gift from one of our favourite families!

This is a close up of the crib, bedding, mobile & decals. It all flows so well!

A close up of the decals, they are removable & reusable I moved them like a hundred times! I am happy with this design. I didn't want them random thr the room. Also I think its a safer option of art over the crib (it can't fall on BB!).

The bedding inside the crib with the lovey we plan on encouraging BB to use. He is a super soft monkey/blankie. He came in a boxed set called "A pair plus a spare" with 3 identical ones. So we have back ups in case!

This is a colse up of the closet orangizers I made using scrapbook paper, I love how they turned out! I like having the closet organized so well! I plan on using a similar method & paper to make wall letters in BBs name for over the door, once he or she arrives!

This is a bigger shot of the closet, it is pretty much overflowing with stuff because as of now everything baby related it there. After my next shower we are going to sort & organize & put bath stuff in the bathroom, feeding stuff in the kitchen, etc. For now this keeps it in one spot!

Here is a close up of the nesting tables & the lamp. This will be great for breastfeeding! The basket of toys is now stored under there on that little shelf as well.

Our glider, which is so comfy & will be well used with a chocolate brown cord pillow that matches the chocolate brown cord curtains behind it.

This is a close up of the art work Les & I did. Its using scrapbook paper ( I will use the same colours & patterns for BBs name letters). It was easy & turned out great! Super cheap too!

I used the extra decals for the closet doors. This is a close up of one of them. I didn't want it to be too overwhelming but think this works.

This is the outside door entering the room. Just one simple decal.

This is accross from the crib. This is our closet doors with decals. Above the doors is the custom artwork a friend did for BB, I think they turned out awesome. She also inscraibed a poem to baby on the back of them.

Thats it!! I hope you enjoyed! If you haev any tips/suggestions for something let me know!

Homeward Bound!

Yay!!! Just a very quick blog to let everyone know I am on my way home!

Dr. J came in this morning & said I can go, he agreed I can manage this gall bladder better at hoem then in hospital! I am so excited. Everyone here has been amazing (they are all my coworkers) but I miss the comfort of my bed & the convenience of the kitchen etc. And of course I miss my little man Calvin Cat!

I am on the fetal heart monitor right now having a quick NST (babe looks wonderful!!) and then I will shower & pack up. My mom will be coming to take me home & stop me by the grocery store to pick up a few new diet friendly items.

My at home instructions are to follow a bland boring low fat diet and to take it easy and see Dr. J on Monday or Tuesday. We have no plans all weekend except to install the carseat tonight & so to the safety clinic tomorrow & have it inspected. Otherwise I will be resting & taking it easy!

Thanks to all my bumpie & blogger friends for the warm wishes and prayers! I am so relieved to be able to go home and enjoy these last few weeks with Les!

33 weeks~

Wow! 33 weeks, just 49 days (or less!) to go! I can't believe it, we are going to have an outside baby so soon! Although I have no pic to share, I haven't been up to photos while in hsopital, I will do a quick survey, since its been 3 weeks since I've really updated!

EDIT~I have added a photo, its not my best photo ever but I am trying to be a good sport & want to have a photo to remember even this yucky time!

How far along? 33 weeks!
Total Weight Gain? With the little bit of weight I have lost due to these gall bladder issues I am at 13 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight. I am happy with this, however the hospital dietician tried lecturing me about being over weight to begin with, just another reason why I don't care for that women! (She was saying in the same sentence that I need to eat more fats to sustain babe but shouldn't gain too much more weight...ahhh thanks)
Maternity Clothes? Oh yeah, although I have been in PJs for 2 weeks now!
Stretch Marks? Tons of ugly red marks moving further up my bump & down my hips, lovely.
Sleep? I am soo tired, I have zero energy, I sleep a lot. Dr.J attributes it to no food energy going in.
Best Moment this week? hmmmm getting rid of the IV, hopefully getting better soon!
Food Cravings? Food. I am seriously so hungry! Haven't been able to eat in 2 weeks.
Labour Signs? Nope :) I have hada few BH contractions tho.
Belly Button? sticks out a bit depending on BB position, otherwise totally flat.
What I miss the most? Feeling good, enjoying food.
What am I looking forward to the most? Getting out of the hospital.
Milestones? hmmm, being stuck in the hospital for the last 2 weeks.

Keeping my eye on the prize.....

This has been my mantra for the last 2 weeks, just stay focused on the goal. Of course, this goal is a beautiful healthy baby in 7 or less weeks!

I am still in the hospital. I have had a tryign weekend but endured thru it. The lastest update is that I am IV free, not really by Dr. J's choice but they have run out of spots to put an IV and my poor swollen arms cannot take any more pokeing. Today is clear fluid day #1 and we will be doing the same tomorrow. After the two days or so on clear fluids we will slowly start to introduce solid foods. The plan as of now is to stick to mostly fresh fruits and vegetables, as that seems to be best for gall bladder issues. My personal goal is to be home by the weekend, however Les does work all weekend, so if I don't make it home until next Monday I will be OK with that.

I am hopeing that I can tolerate this. I really just want to be home with my husband & kitty. I really want to enjoy the next few weeks of this pregnancy.

Thank you to everyone for your warm wishes & prayers. Having the internet has helped so much, knowing that I have support and prayers from so many cyber friends means a lot to me.