35 Weeks

How far along are you: 35 weeks

Weight Gain: 135 before leaving for our trip
Maternity Clothes: Some
Wedding Band: I'm now wearing it around my necklace.  I take it often to wash my hands so it was easier doing it that way.
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Still great!
Best Moment this Week:  We went on a 'Babymoon' to Washington DC
Movement: Yes
Food Cravings: Pizza and candy.  The two things I can't have!
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Started to fatigue more easily.  Plus, I've gone from walking to waddling
Belly Button: In
Mood: Ready for D-Day!
Looking Forward To:  I always enjoy my weekly appointments to check my amniotic fluids because I get an ultrasound each time.  I'm also ready for my June 11th appointment with Dr. Wright to see if I'll be induced since he started me on insulin on Friday to help with my fasting numbers.  Nothing like having to inject yourself with a needle when your own vacation in a public bathroom.  Thankfully, giving myself a shot is easier than pricking my finger!




Babymoon

This Memorial Day weekend B and I flew up to Washington D.C. for a weekend getaway.  We needed one last adventure before Miss Vivian makes her debut.  We were suppose to leave at 7:45pm Friday night, but our flight was delayed to 10:30pm.  Not much to do in ILM airport.  It actually worked out pretty neat because it was just the two of us and one other guy on the plane.  It was like a private charter :)

Saturday was cold and windy.  It was in the low 60's and the winds were 25-30 mph...not what we were expecting.  We made our way to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and American History Smithsoniam Museum.  Needless to say it was exhausting walking around with me being 35 weeks pregnant.  Especially climbing up the steps to see Lincoln.  But I did it! 

Sunday we went to the Aerospace Museum, Arlington Cemetery and went to the Nationals vs Phillies baseball game.  Sunday was much better.  The weather was perfect for a game. 

Monday we saw the White House and saw the dinosaurs at Smithsoniam.  We took it easy that day and arrived at the airport a little early since we pretty much saw everything. 

Overall we had a wonderful time.  Maybe we will take Vivy when she gets older to appreciate everything.





Baby shower

On Thursday, May 9th, Brian's colleagues hosted a baby shower for us. So sweet of them to do that for us...they definitely went above and beyond! We had around 25 people to attend which I was not expecting at all. Tracy got us a beautiful and delicious cake from Apple Annie's....white cake with strawberry filling. So good....yes, I had a piece :) Believe me, I took my time and savored every bite. 

We played one baby shower game that was for Brian. Who drink beer thr fastest out of a baby bottle. It was between Brian, Ben and Don and it was hilarious. Brian won of course! It was difficult gor them...I told B that it will take time giving Vivy her bottle when he feeds her. 

 

 After the game it was time to open gifts. I couldn't believe all the stuff we got. Brian's mom got us a glider that we got a couple if weeks before the shower, diapers, smocked dresses. Brian's Nannie got her a smocked dress as well. Got a much needed breast pump from Holly and Brad. B's sister Carole got a door swing, wipe warmer and Aveeno bath products. From everyone else at the shower we got several Baby Einstein toys, books, toys, Bumbo seat, blanket and clothes. Everyone was so generous and I am so grateful that we have all these wonderful people in our lives. Can't wait for everyone to meet little Miss Vivian! 

33 weeks

How far along are you: 33 weeks 
Weight Gain: 134.2 this am
Maternity Clothes: Some
Wedding Band: On
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Still great!
Best Moment this Week:  I had my first baby shower on Thursday and I got to eat a piece of cake!
Movement: Yes
Food Cravings: Not too bad.  Just dessert.
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: My ankles are beginning to swell :(  Plus, my veins in my legs are taking a beating
Belly Button: In
Mood:  Ready for D-Day!
Looking Forward To:  My appointment with Dr. Wright to see how she's measuring and hopefully I will get an idea on when she will be born.

Organizing

Miss Vivy will make her debut just over a month and I've already got some of her clothes washed and put away.  I just want to get as much done so towards the end I won't have to stress on getting her things together. I didn't wash all her clothes, only her 0-3 months...hopefully she will be able to wear them :) 

Our glider arrived on Tuesday that Brian's mother got us as a baby gift.  It fits perfectly in her nursery and I know we will spend countless hours in that chair. 

I am so ready to meet this little girl.  I had my weekly ultrasound yesterday and she wasn't being shy this time.  She usually has her little face covered, but yesterday you could see that sweet little face.  She was opening her mouth and trying to suck her thumb.  Melts my heart.

I REALLY wish I could post pictures, but for some reason blogger isn't letting me upload any photos.  I have tried for several days now.  Sorry.