End of Summer

The recovery from Avery's birthday party was probably easier for everyone else, however with my growing belly I needed a few more days than everyone else.  Avery kept up her summer schedule with trips to the Zoo with Emma and Bauer as well as Gymboree, trips to the park, swim class and soccer.

Taking Brisco for a walk

At the zoo with Emaa

At the park playing in the new sandbox wearing Mommies old shirt

The Girls going for a walk, Bauer, ,Emma and Avery

Goofing off at Gymboree

Bubble Time

Watching the Olympics with Papa

Big Girl we turned her car seat around to face forward

Enjoying swim class

Sitting on Daddy on a lazy Sunday

Mickey at the Zoo

Wearing Mommies rain coat and splashing in the puddles

Every summer Mommy gets a few days off of work for Summer Fridays.  For this special Mommy Avery day we headed out to the suburbs.  We originally wanted to go to Santa's Village however if was already closed for the season so instead we went to Randalls Petting Zoo.  Rena, MJ and Andie came with us and we had so much fun.

Avery feeding goats

Avery and Andie feeding goats

Petting a baby cow

More Goats

Checking out the cows

First Pony Ride - Avery loved it

Looking at the ducks

Found an iguana

The closest we could get to a pose with all three

Later that same day we went back to Nana and Papa's house for a nap and to play with toys... we found a new train set that we loved playing with. 

Petting the horse statue at Nana and Papa's house

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