7 Months

We're actually just a day away from you turning 8 months, so in true Becky fashion, I will post this at the very last possible moment. :)

This past month has been another fun one with you sweet Mabel. You enjoyed your first Thanksgiving surrounded by lots of family. We had one Thanksgiving early with my mom and sister and there was lots of yummy food for you to try out. I couldn't get the food in your mouth fast enough. :) Then on Thanksgiving day we got together with all of the Hodill family. Another feast was to be had and you enjoyed the company. Sadly we all got sick shortly after, but you were a trooper even through your first fever.

I'm really excited to see you on Christmas here in the next couple of weeks. We've already been celebrating with some adorable Christmas jammies, a warm decorated house and a sweet Christmas book. You also love sitting by the Christmas tree and playing with the ornaments.

You truly are a joy!!

A little about you:

• Very talkative with sounds ranging from growls to high shrill singing sounds.
• Wearing some 6 month clothes, but mostly in 6-9 months and 6-12 months.
• Still taking a bottle every 3-4 hours (except at night) and eating pretty much whatever we are eating for dinner. You also like the baby "Mum-Mums", Yogurt drops and teething biscuits.
• Just recently started shaking your head back and forth (like "no"), and you think it's hilarious when we do it back to you.
• You've finally got one little tooth poking it's way through. I can't see it yet, but I can feel it. 
• Still not very interested in rolling over or being on your tummy. Occasionally you will roll over, but you get mad the instant it happens. I'm starting to wonder if you will ever do this so that you can crawl. Guess we will see. 
• You still have a crazy amount of fuzzy blonde hair on top of your head, and more coming in on the sides. The top "fuzz" is finally getting long enough where it's starting to lay over. It changes the entire look of your face. Makes you look so grown up. :(
• Sitting up completely on your own.
• Super ticklish on your sides and back.
• You like to lay in your crib in the morning and sing and talk until I come in to get you up. It's the best start to any day when I get you out and you smile and get excited when you see me. Truly melts my heart.

Favorites:

• Totally a people person.
• The dogs. You laugh at them when you see them and track them all over the house.
• Being tickled and/or just being goofed around with in general.
• Just laughing and being silly in general. I wonder where you get this from. ;)

Growing so big: At your 6 month appointment you were 16.2 pounds and 26 inches long. The Dr. said that you are skinny, but healthy. You just seem long to me so I think your chunk is just spread out more evenly. Either way, you are healthy and thriving and that to me is the most important thing.

 

I just love that open mouth grin. It kills me every time.

 

 

6 Months

6 months. Half of a year. Half way to the big 1 year old.

No matter how I look at it I still cannot believe that you are 6 months old. Time is flying by! But, that's what they say when you're having a good time, right? :)

Seriously though, we are having the best time with you. You make us laugh and smile everyday and you fill our hearts with so much joy. We still stand in amazement at the sight of you and feel deeply blessed that God has chosen us to be your parents. We definitely wouldn't have it any other way.

I feel like this past month of life has really brought out your goofy personality (but, look at who your parents are). You light up any room just by your loving personality and radiant smile.

I still feel all misty eyed when I look at you. I just love you so much and I hope that my love is felt by you in all your years to come.

A little about you:

• You are still loving to growl. It is insanely hilarious. I growl back at you and you just think that is the coolest thing ever. We have our own little growly conversations. :)
• Wearing some 3-6 month, but mostly 6 month and 6-9 months.
• You are exclusively on formula and now on pureed foods and some rice cereal. A few foods that you've tried:
• Yellow squash with cumin (you are not the biggest fan of this one)
• Green peas with onion powder (also, not too fond of this one)
• Butternut squash with cinnamon (you love this one and have started opening wide for it)
• You started waving a few weeks ago (a little after 5 months). We say "hi" to you and you stick your chubby little arm out and open and close your hand. It is so adorable!
• Still pre-teething. There are still only gums, but you occasionally have a lot of pain from them moving. Teething gel and frozen toys seem to help you.
• You can finally roll from your tummy to your back and are so close to rolling from your back to your tummy. Still getting stuck on your arm once you're on your side.
• Still rocking the fuzzy blonde hair. Can't wait to see if it stays straight or comes in curly.
• Sleeping anywhere from 6-9 hours at night in your crib. Sometimes you wake up for a feeding, but when you do you go right back to sleep after.
• You love your doggies and often smile and laugh at them.
• Very close to being able to sit up by yourself. You can do it for a few seconds, but eventually topple to the side.

Favorites:

• People. You make eye contact with everyone and offer them a giant smile. It melts my heart.
• Sitting up and looking around.
• Growling.
• Being tickled and/or just being goofed around with in general.

Growing so big: We have your 6 month appointment on the 20th of this month so we will see how much you have grown. You still don't seem to weigh very much to me, so I wouldn't be surprised if you are still under 20 pounds.

Sporting her camo bib. Perfect timing for her papa's elk hunting adventure. :)

 

With nana.



5 Months

5 months. Where has the time gone?
I love this age that you are right now. It's so fun to see you exploring new sounds and new toys and books. You take everything in with such wonder and amazement.

I think you're going through a crazy growth spurt because you've recently slept for almost an entire day without much eating. When you finally wake up you devour tons of food. I expect to wake up one of these days to you not fitting any of your clothes.

I'm still so amazed at the amount of love that I have for you. I love being your mama!!
My heart is so full.

A little about you:

• Your new favorite thing is to growl at everyone & everything. It's like a mix of E.T. and a dog. So hilarious. We're not sure where you got it from; maybe you're imitating your dad's low voice but we think it's pretty awesome.
• You are wearing some 3 months, but are mostly in 3-6 and 6 month clothes.
• You are now pretty much only on formula. I pump but my supply is almost completely gone now. :( I'm sad about it, but am also ok with it because you are growing and that's what's important.
• You're teething (or pre-teething) and have recently started waking up again in the middle of the night. You're being a trooper through it, but I can't wait until some finally decide to pop through the gums.
• Still not rolling over just yet. Really close, but still not happening. :)
• You've got lots of fuzzy hair growing back on your head. I love it!
• Started "day care" this week. Grandma and a good friend watch you from 9-4 each day. I'm pretty sure that it's way harder on me than you. I so look forward to the day when I get to be home with you.
• You're still the sweetest girl and we love living life with you.
• You're very observant and love to look at and hold everything.
• Ticklish on your tummy and sides. I can get a really good giggle out of you when I tickle you in those spots. :)
• We've recently taken 2 decent road trips and on each one you were awesome!! You are a trooper.

Favorites:

• Sleeping on our bed. :)
• A certain baby doll that you are obsessed with.
• Growling.

Growing so big: We haven't weighed you or had a checkup so I'm not sure what your stats are for this month.

Ooooh, I want that phone...

 

Morning selfie

 

"I wear my sunglasses at night...."

 

 First night in a hotel. Loving the comfy bed. :)

Loving our IKEA trip!! (with your fave cow toy) :)

4 Months

I'm late in posting this, so you're actually closer to 5 months now, but who's counting. :)

You still bless us with your sweet spirit and cheesy toothless grins. We cannot get enough of you.

You're still pretty predictable when it comes to what you need, but recently you have been putting us through the ringer. All signs will point to sleepiness, but as soon as we put you down you scream. You're actually hungry sooner than expected and you act like we've starved you for days. After we get some food in your belly, you immediately fall asleep. It's humorous after the fact, but quite frustrating in the moment. It took us a bit to figure out what was wrong, but all in all you are such a great little gal and we grow more and more smitten with you everyday.

You truly are our delight.

A little about you:

• You still love to laugh and have recently started blowing raspberries. You're quite proud of yourself when you do it too.
• You are obsessed with people on TV. It sounds funny, but anytime there is say a news anchor on TV you will smile and "talk" to them like they are sitting in the room with us. It's probably one of the cutest things ever.
• You are wearing some 0-3 months but mostly 3 months and some 3-6 month clothes.
• You recently stopped wanting to nurse. As soon as I try, you scream and push away from me until I stop. You've figured out that the bottle can give it to you faster, which is sad. :( I'm not giving up yet, but until I've figured out if you're really done, it's pump pump pumping for me.
• You are still sleeping pretty well at night, but you have started fighting it hard core for naps. Most of the time though, with a little persistence on my part, you will go down.
• You do all of your sleep in your crib now, except for the occasional nap in our bed. I spy on you with our video monitor and it's awesome. ;)
• You kick and squirm so much in your crib, that I've recently found you in totally different positions in there. You're moving and grooving all the time.
• You're obsessed with your feet, and are always grabbing them and staring at them. They haven't found their way to your mouth just yet, but I'm sure the day is close.
• You are close to rolling over. You will get over onto one side or the other and get stuck. If your arms weren't in the way, you would have probably figured it out by now.
• You love certain toys better than others. One in particular is a cow toy and you smile and coo at it and immediately clutch it to your chest and chomp down on it. So cute.
• I've given you rice cereal a few times and you weren't super interested. I've decided to hold off on foods until you're closer to 6 months so that I can do other foods besides rice cereal. I have mixed feelings on rice and since you don't technically need it now, I'm going to wait.
• You love watching your doggies run around and play. Jett will let you "pet" him but is not too fond of the fur pulling that comes after. I'm sure that in a few short months, he will come to appreciate you more.

Favorites:

• Your daddy trumps everyone else, even me. :) (but, I'm ok with that)
• Being outside
• Books and toys

Growing so big: 14 lbs. 8 oz. 24 3/4" at your 4 month checkup.

(I made the mistake of scheduling photos right after shots. You were not happy, but have such a cute pouty face)

 

 

 

3 Months

It's still hard to believe that you are already 3 months old!!! Seriously, where has the time gone?!?

Boy do you have some facial expressions. :) You seriously crack us up!

You're pretty predictable when it comes to knowing what you want and you've made this whole parenting job fairly easy on us. If you are fed you are super happy and play for about an hour, but after that, you get grumpy and need a nap. We've been putting you in your crib for naps and the other day you slept in there for 2.5 hours. I actually had to wake you up because we were getting ready to leave. You love your sleep girlfriend. :)

It seems like you change everyday. There are times when we wake up and we swear that you have grown in one way or another. It's quite amazing! We just love watching you grow!!

A little about you:

• You love your hands. They are almost always in your mouth.
• You are grabbing for toys and your focus face while trying to get them is awesome.
• Your dad recently got you to laugh hysterically for about 2 minutes straight. It was the cutest thing to watch. You sure do love him, but who can blame you? He's great!! :)
• You outgrew all of your newborn clothes and are in 0-3 month and 3 month clothes.
• You sleep 6-8 hours at night. You're still in our room, but we're trying to transition you to your crib.
• You're a morning person. As soon as you wake up you coo & laugh like it's going out of style.
• You sleep with your arms behind your head. I think you've been doing this since you were in the womb, because there were a couple of ultrasound pictures with you like this. Plus, your elbows were always jabbing me in a way that makes me think you've been sleeping like this all along.
• You take a bottle and breastfeed like a champ. You don't care what the form of food is as long as it gets to you in time. ;)

Favorites:

• Your bouncer
• Your daddy!
• Being outside
• Books and toys

Growing so big: 12 lbs. 6 oz. (not sure on length)

Sleeping in your favorite position! :)

Mabel's Birth Story

It's been 3 months now since little Miss Mabel entered our lives, so before too much time passes I want to document our birth story. It's kind of long, so feel free to skim over it or skip it all together if you're not really into this kind of thing. :)

Mabel was due on April 16th, so I wasn't entirely surprised when I went to my appointment on Tuesday, April 8th to find out that I was 90% effaced and dilated to a 3. The week before I was at a 2, so I was really excited to see some progress. Right before my Dr. left the room he stated that he would set up my appointment for the next week but that I wouldn't make it that long. I honestly thought he was just being nice, but it turns out that the man really knows what he's talking about. :)

Fast forward to Thursday evening, April 10th. It's close to midnight, Dan is watching a show on the laptop in bed and I'm getting ready to lay down to sleep. As soon as my head hits the pillow I feel a slight warmth like I've just peed my pants (TMI, I know, but this is a story about childbirth after all). I sit up quickly, probably with a panicked look on my face and Dan asks me what's wrong. I blurt out that "I think my water just broke." Dan responded with a priceless look on his face, slammed the laptop closed, jumped up and stated excitedly that he should probably pack his bag (that's my husband; waiting until the last possible moment to pack). :) I stood up to go to the bathroom and a little more water flowed out.

We called my Dr. to get his opinion and he suggested that we come in as soon as possible. After running around nervously checking off all of our last minute to-do lists, we threw our bags and the car seat in the car, said goodbye to our pooches and left our house for the last time as just a family of two.

Our drive to the hospital was only about 7 minutes, but the whole way we just couldn't stop nervously laughing and chatting about the fact that we were probably going to be having a baby soon. I still had a doubt in the back of my mind that this was somehow a false alarm and that my water hadn't actually broke, but I was still anxious and excited to get to the hospital to see.

We got to the hospital around 12:45 am and filled out some paperwork at the front desk. After getting checked in I had to be evaluated before they would actually admit me. I was taken to a room where I changed out of my clothes into the lovely hospital gown. A nurse came in to get my information, check me and test to see if my water was broken. When she checked me, I was dilated to a 4 and she mentioned that she could feel the baby's head. While she was checking me my water gushed on her. Since my water had in fact broke, I was admitted. We were taken to a delivery room and it really hit me that this was really happening.

Fast forward a couple of hours and there is absolutely. nothing. happening. My contractions acted like they wanted to start at first, but then they would stop and start again until they eventually stopped completely. Since we hadn't had any sleep we decided to rest as best as we could since there really wasn't much going on. So, around 3:00 or so we turned the lights down and tried to sleep. Dan passed out, but I couldn't even think about sleeping because I was so nervous about what the rest of the day held for us. Since it was so early and nothing was happening we decided to wait until things started progressing before calling our family. I "rested" for a couple of hours, then decided around 5:30 to call my mom. Dan waited to call his parents and I waited to call my dad until we knew things were really progressing.

Soon after, we decided to get up and walk the halls to see if that would possibly get things started. We'd walk for 20 minutes at a time then come back into the room to be checked on the monitor. Once back in the room I bounced on a birthing ball to try to get things rolling but after a couple of hours the contractions still wouldn't start.

At some point, probably around 8:00 or 9:00 we ran into our Dr. on one of our hallway excursions and he brought up the possibility of using Pitocin to get my contractions started. All along, I have been terrified of the P word because I had heard so many horror stories involving Pitocin. I was at first completely against it, but our Dr. talked us through it and let us know a little bit about it. He mentioned that it didn't have to be turned up to full blast to get contractions started, just enough to get the ball rolling on it's own. Also, if I did get the Pitocin and then didn't like it then we could stop it. When your water breaks they only let you labor for 18 hours before they have to administer antibiotics, so he reminded us of that as well because we were already at about 8 hours in. We figured we could possibly walk all day and the contractions would never start, or we could take his advice and give Pitocin a try. Once he talked to us about it and eased my mind (a little) we decided to be hooked up to the Pit drip.

By this time our doula and friend Melissa was there as well as my mom. My dad and his wife were on their way as well as Dan's parents and my sister.

It was around 11:00 when they hooked me up and as soon as that was over I went back to sitting and bouncing on the birthing ball. The only problem with the way I was sitting on the ball was that the nurses could not keep track of baby on the monitor. After moving me around and trying multiple times to get her on the monitor, they asked me if I would be interested in an internal monitor. I said yes because I wanted to continue birthing on the ball instead of the hospital bed.

Well, when the nurse came in around noon to put the internal monitor in (I won't go into detail on how that works) she stated that I have a really high cervix (apparently that is a thing) and that she couldn't reach it to put it in. Now, I have to say, this was probably the worst part of my entire labor. I cried while this was happening because it hurt so bad. It was super frustrating that I went through all that pain for nothing, but about 10 minutes later, my contractions started at 2-3 minutes apart and didn't stop. Glory Hallelujah!!! This poor nurse, who felt defeated after not being able to get the monitor in, just started my contractions!! I made sure to thank her later.

Now, I just have to say that natural childbirth is intense!! I had decided early on in my pregnancy that I would go in with an open mind, but that I wanted a natural birth if I could handle it. I was open to the idea of pain meds, but I honestly was terrified of them. The idea of the epidural really scared me, but I was also aware that I had that option if it came down to it. I told the nurses early on that I didn't want an epidural, but I was still asked multiple times if I wanted one. Honestly, I never thought about it until they asked me, but each time they did I immediately said no. Now that it's over, I'm really glad that I persevered. It might sound weird, but I was glad that I could feel the pain and that I knew when to push, etc. I also feel empowered, like I can do anything now. Anyway, continuing on with the story...

After about 2-2.5 hours of hard contractions every 2-3 minutes, the contractions started and stayed on top of each other. At one point I asked to go to the bathroom because I thought I needed to use it, but once I got in there and got settled on the toilet, I didn't think I would be able to get back up. My contractions were that hard and coming so fast I though for a brief moment that I was going to have her in there. Luckily I finally got back to the bed and the nurse checked to see how far dilated I was and I was at an 8 around 2:30 or 2:45, I think. (the times are all blurry to me)

20 more minutes passed with me on the corner of the bed and/or standing and Dan either on the birthing ball or holding me and coaching me through my contractions. It was around this time that I felt this enormous pressure and I kept saying over and over that I needed to push. My contractions were constant and through everyone I had to resist the urge to bear down. After me saying that I needed to push the nurse had me lay down so she could check my progress. It was then that she stated that I was at a 10 and that we needed to get ready to push. This was around 3:00.

The entire birthing room became a flurry of activity as the nurses called the Dr. and got me and the bed ready for delivery. I overhead one of the nurses say that our Dr. was only 5 minutes away and that to me was the most glorious sounding news ever, because that meant I could push soon!!

Dr. Burks bustled in, suited up, gave me a few directions on how to push and then we got the show on the road. :) I don't remember much about this whole process. I vaguely remember Dan on my left side holding my hand and coaching me. I remember saying over and over again that I was sorry I wasn't pushing (although I was) but I was so out of it that I thought I wasn't. I also don't remember Dr. Burks counting to ten or really being aware of anyone in the room.

I do however remember that my contractions felt like they never stopped and that I didn't really get a break. I remember saying lots of prayers for a healthy baby and for it to be over soon. I remember feeling what they refer to as "the ring of fire" although it wasn't as bad as I imagined it would be. I remember Dr. Burks letting me touch her head as it was coming out. I remember deciding I'd had enough pushing and I pushed really hard one last time on a non contraction, when I should have been resting. I "literally" shot her out of me and into Dr. Burks' unsuspecting arms.

20 minutes of pushing and total delirium later, Miss Mabel Evelyn made her debut at 3:31 pm. Weighing in at 6lbs. 13oz and 18" long.

 Throughout the entire day, Dan never left my side (well maybe for the occasional bathroom break), but seriously, he was there for me on that day in more ways than I could have ever imagined. He was the best coach ever!!!! He offered me so much emotional and physical support whenever I needed it and he never had to ask, he just did it. I look back on this day and I have so much love and admiration for him in those moments. We welcomed our sweet baby together and that is a feeling that I will cherish forever.

I went into the day with a little bit of fear of the unknown, but in the end I was welcomed with a healthy baby that I get the joy and privilege of raising.

Now, if you stuck it out and read this entire post, I grant you a gold star! To make up for all my ramblings, here are some more photos from that special day.

Photos courtesy of the best doula and friend, Melissa!

This Working Mama

It's hard to believe, but it's already been a month since I started back to work after the birth of Mabel. Part of me can't believe that it's already been a month, but the other part of me feels like it's been an eternity.

Mornings are the hardest. Especially when I have this lady snuggled up next to me.

Now I will say, getting up in the mornings has never been my forte (night owl here), but since having to go back to work, it has been even harder. Mabel sleeps through the night until about 5:30 or 6:00 each morning, so as soon she wakes up I bring her into bed with us and nurse her. She and I snooze off and on until the darn alarm goes off at 6:50. I usually hit snooze until about 7:20 when I finally peel myself away from Mabel and get ready.

It's tough. Really tough.

Part of me is grateful for this time because I know that this is good for Dan. Not many dads get to spend this type of quality time with their children. I know that it's sometimes frustrating for him to be without a job, but I am SO grateful that he's the one that's taking care of her during the day.

The other part of me is frustrated that I'm not the one that's home with her. Dan and I have always said that once we had kids, if we could financially afford it, that I would stay home. This was the plan when we got pregnant, but in February, Dan lost his job. Even after he lost his job, I had in my head that he would get one really quickly and I would be able to stay home with our little bundle. But, when that didn't happen and the day came for me to go back after maternity leave, I felt like the whole world had turned against me. I know, I know. How dramatic! But, when you have an idea in your mind, it's really hard to change your perspective.

Now that I've been back at it for a month I can say that it's gotten a little bit easier. Part of it has to do with the fact that I know this is temporary. Once Dan does get a job (praying for a potential prospect right now) the tables will be flipped and I will be the one that stays at home and he will join the work force again. Also the fact that she doesn't know that I'm gone helps. She's still too young to really notice my absence.

In writing this, I hope I don't sound like too much of a complainer. I am grateful for this job. Without it we would be in serious financial trouble. I am grateful that Dan gets this precious time with the babe. I am grateful that this is a season in my life and it will eventually pass; hopefully sooner rather than later. :)

I write this with the intention of being able to look back on this time with thankfulness and a perspective that I would have never had. I know God is growing me through this.

In the meantime, I hope to soon report back that Dan has a job and that I am making the transition to "full time mommy"!!

2 Months

It's hard to believe it, but you, sweet Mabel Evelyn are 2 months old.

Your dad and I are blessed more and more each day that we get to spend with you. I thank the Lord every day for the gift that is you and I can't wait to watch you grow into a wonderful little lady.

You have the sweetest personality. Nothing really bothers you, unless you are hungry, but once you have been fed you are super happy. I'm also pretty sure you are going to be a morning person. Every morning after I have nursed you, you just lay in bed with me and smile and giggle and talk for a good 30 minutes or so. You love life, and I am so happy to get to spend mine with you.

A little about you:

• Giggling and talking/babbling.
• Tracking and following us around the room.
• Holding your head up on your own. You've got great head control.
• Sleeping 5-6 hours at night, which is awesome!!
• Super alert and you want to sit up and see everything all the time.
• You fake cough and then laugh at yourself. It's hilarious!
• Wearing Newborn, 0-3 month and 3 month clothing. It all depends on the brand.

Favorites:

• The ceiling fan
• Getting your diaper changed.
• Eating! :)
• Being outside. 
• Your daddy. He always gets the biggest smiles. :)        

Growing so big: 10 lbs. 14 oz. and 22 3/4" long at your 2 month checkup.

It's crazy the difference just one month makes. You're growing too fast, so please stop. ;)

39 Weeks- Almost There!

How far along: 39 Weeks (baby is the size of a watermelon

Due date: April 16, 2014 (One Week!!)

Gender: Girl

Weight gain: 20 lbs.

Movement: There's not as much as there was when she was smaller, but she still likes to give me some jabs with her elbows and to get her feet stuck up under my ribs. Sooo painful!!!!

Maternity clothes: Always.

Stretch marks: Sadly, a few of them.

Sleep: Still not the greatest sleep ever. I have to get up to use the bathroom at least once a night, sometimes up to three or four times. Plus, I've been having contractions that never really progress to anything, which makes it hard to sleep.

Purchased baby items: Pretty much everything is purchased now. Her nursery is all ready and the hospital bags are all packed and ready to go.

Best moment this week: This week has been rough with contractions that start and then stop. Getting my hopes up for baby girls arrival, only to have them completely stop is not fun.

Worst moment this week: Just not feeling well and still having to go in to work really stinks. I'm just ready to be home with baby girl.

Miss anything: My ankles. I've been blessed with swollen feet and ankles over the last few weeks, so it will be really nice to be able to wear normal, cute shoes again.

Cravings: Milk. Honey Nut Cheerios. Strawberries.

Queasy or sick: Not really sick, just not feeling well because of being 39 weeks pregnant, lol!

Looking forward to: Meeting her and seeing what she looks like. I am just so ready to not be pregnant anymore.

It's just so hard to believe that literally at any moment we could be having a baby. It's also hard to think that it could possibly be three more weeks. (my Dr. will let me go two weeks past) I'm dilated to a 3 and am 90% effaced so my Dr. doesn't think it will be much longer, but it's so hard to be patient and just let her come. This entire pregnancy has been amazing, and I feel super blessed to have had no real issues so I am trying to stay positive and just enjoy these last few days with Dan as just a family of two, because our lives will soon change for good.

30 Weeks

How far along: 30 Weeks (baby is the size of a cucumber)

Due date: April 16, 2014 

Gender: Girl

Weight gain: 12 lbs.

Movement: She kicks my bladder, punches my ribs and flips and rolls all over the place. Have also felt her have hiccups a couple of times now too. Crazy cool!!

Maternity clothes: Maternity pants and shirts, but also able to wear some of my regular shirts if they're on the bigger size.

Stretch marks: None.

Sleep: It's harder to get comfortable now. I still have to get up to pee at least once at night and it's way harder to get out of bed. I can't just hop out like I used to. I kind of have to ninja roll to even be able to get into a sitting position. .

Purchased baby items: We bought a crib. Hooray! Now she has a place to sleep, lol. Although nothing has been done with her nursery yet. I have started making her some crib sheets and receiving blankets, so that kind of counts, right?

Best moment this week: SNOW DAYS!!! We got tons of snow Tuesday and Wednesday and didn't have work those two days. It was awesome.

Worst moment this week: I got some stinky news from the dentist that I will have to get an implant put in. Luckily, I don't have to worry about it until after baby is here.

Miss anything: Sleeping on my stomach.

Cravings: Tuna Salad. Pickles. Milk.

Queasy or sick: I feel great, besides heartburn, but Tums are my friend.

Looking forward to: Getting started on her nursery. I have SO many ideas.