Baby Boy 34-38 Weeks

How far along? 38 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +48lbs - no weight gain this week

Belly: 43cm - this however keeps growing

Blood Pressure: 108/74

Stretch marks? All around my belly button, it's over stretched and looks black and blue

Sleep: What's sleep?

Best moment of the week: Spending quality time with Daddy and Avery before baby boy arrives

Miss Anything? Moving around easily

Movement: All day long especially after mommy eats

Food cravings: Everything

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Anything swollen? Everything!!
Dr. Orders: Continue on modified bed rest as it's working and my swelling is down.  Also have to get blood work thursday before scheduled c-section 

How far along? 37 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +48lbs

Belly: 43cm

Blood Pressure: 114/62

Stretch marks? All around my belly button, it's over stretched and looks black and blue

Sleep: What's sleep?

Best moment of the week: Even though i was on bed rest I really enjoyed the time i got to spend with Avery while at home

Miss Anything? Moving around easily

Movement: All day long especially after mommy eats

Food cravings: Everything

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Anything swollen? Everything!!
Dr. Orders: Modified Bed Rest - they were very concerned at my weight gain within only five days.  Also my blood pressure keeps going up and mommy is really really really swollen. 

How far along? 36 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +43lbs

Belly: 38cm

Blood Pressure: 114/62

Stretch marks? small one on belly button

Sleep: What's sleep?

Best moment of the week: Watching Avery feed all the animals at the petting zoo and ride a pony

Miss Anything? Feeling normal

Movement: All day long especially after mommy eats

Food cravings: Sushi

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Anything swollen? Everything!!
Dr. Orders: Stay off my feet as much as possible and start getting help with Avery to limit pain and swelling

How far along? 35 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +39lbs didnt see the Dr

Stretch marks? small one on belly button

Sleep: What's sleep?

Best moment of the week: Had our annual trip at Goebberts. We decorated the house for Halloween, it's Daddy's favorite holiday so we start early

Miss Anything? Feeling normal

Movement: All day long especially after mommy eats

Food cravings: turkey sandwiches

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Anything swollen? Hands and feet and starting to feel like everything

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +39lbs

Belly: 35cm

Blood Pressure: 104/58

Stretch marks? small one on belly button

Sleep: What's sleep?

Best moment of the week: Mommy got to spend three days with Avery while Rachel was out of town

Miss Anything? Feeling normal

Movement: All day long especially after mommy eats

Food cravings: turkey sandwiches

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Anything swollen? Hands and feet and starting to feel like everything
Dr. Orders: Get a flu shot and start getting help with Avery to limit pain and swelling

Baby Boy 29 - 33 Weeks

How far along? 33 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +36lbs

Stretch marks? small one on belly button

Sleep: Down to twice a night 1a, 5a

Best moment of the week: We celebrated Emma's birthday this weekend

Miss Anything? Cute Shoes

Movement: All day long especially after mommy eats

Food cravings: back to wine

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Anything swollen? Wedding rings no longer fit - they lasted a lot longer this time than they did with Avery
Dr. Orders: Slow down!!!!

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +36lbs

Belly size: 34cm

Blood Pressure: 82/64

Stretch marks? small one on belly button

Sleep: Down to twice a night 1a, 5a

Best moment of the week: It was a nice long weekend for Labor day, we took Avery to the beach and to the race track this weekend.  She also came with mommy to work that Friday and had so much fun

Miss Anything? Comfort

Movement: Lots of movement during the workday lately

Food cravings: Dessert

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Anything swollen? light swelling
Dr. Orders: Get the Whopping cough shot

How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +32lbs

Stretch marks? not yet

Sleep: Down to twice a night 1a, 5a

Best moment of the week: Taking Avery to the burbs for a petting zoo day with Slovicks - we had so much fun!

Miss Anything? Comfort

Movement: Lots of movement during the workday lately

Food cravings: Dessert

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Anything swollen? light swelling

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +32lbs

Belly size: 32cm

Blood Pressure: 104/60

Stretch marks? not yet

Sleep: Down to twice a night 1a, 5a

Worst moment of the week: Dr. telling me I need to slow down and take it easy... too much to do

Miss Anything? Comfort

Movement: Lots of movement during the workday lately

Food cravings: Dessert

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Anything swollen? My feet are starting to look less normal :)

How far along? 29 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Waiting till a Dr visit (every two weeks now)

Stretch marks? NOPE

Sleep: Waking up a lot 1a, 3a, 5a

Best moment this week: Celebrated Avery's 2nd Birthday with a big party

Miss Anything? BOOZE

Movement: Lots of movement during the workday lately

Food cravings: Sushi

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Anything swollen? My feet are starting to look less normal :)

Avery's Twoddles Birthday Party

It feels like a blink ago that we welcomed Avery Nell into the world! I can still remember every detail of that special day when Mommy and Daddy's life changed in the best possible way.  You stole our hearts in minutes and have been the biggest joy in our lives since.  While Mommy promised to scale back the birthday party festivities this year Daddy doesn't think that really happen.  We decided to have a Minnie Mouse themed party for your second birthday and it lent itself to lots of fun ideas for the part decor.  Mommy and Rachel prepared for weeks doing crafts here and there as we got ready for the big day.  Family and friends all came together on Saturday August 13th( a day early) to celebrate our little peanut.

Oh Two-oddles the Birthday Girl is Here!!

The family that wears ears together stays together

Party decorations around the house

A Minnie bow and Mickey Mouse covered in Avery photos

Glittler Minnie Mouse

Minnie Photo Booth

Thanks for stopping by goodie bags

Minnie and Mickey Ears

Minnie themed coloring station

Playing with some party guests

Photo booth time with Rosie

Blowing out her candle - didn't love the singing but liked the cake

Opening a few presents - it took a week to get through all of them

My Clubhouse helper crew! Couldn't have set up without them - Bubbie, Nana and Aunt Jane

Grandpa,  Bubbie and Mommy

More presents

For Avery's real birthday on August 14th, we had a nice quiet family day.  We started our day with a our usual weekend walk to Starbucks with Brisco in our jammies.  We took Avery to swim class for her usual Sunday morning activity.  And then her birthday happen to fall on the same weekend as Retro on Roscoe a huge street festival in our neighborhood, so that afternoon Mommy and Daddy took you to the kids area for you to play.  They had lots of bounce houses and blow up playzones - a perfect way to spend a birthday! Avery had a blast and it was so fun to watch her play in the bounce house, even though she's little she loves hopping around in them. 

Opening presents from Auntie Britini! Loves her Mickey Lego's