Maternity Photos

Last weekend, Sean's younger brother took a few maternity photos for us. Thank you again Dustin!

week... ?

Sean and I went in for another doctor appointment last Monday (5/11). Baby and I are still doing great. I just keep telling myself that Jackson is doing all the weight gaining... not me!

The doctor told us that we were 36 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Somewhere along the way we managed to go backward a week or maybe we have been off on our counting, but nonetheless I'm about ready to pop so whenever Jackson decides to get here will be fine with me!

Here is the weekly belly photo:

Over the last several days I've had a lot of family in town. My mom, Randy, and Kristine came and visited on May 14th so we could celebrate my mom's birthday. My mom got to show off her new car and also delivered some essentials, ie. car seat, bath tub, diaper pail, and baby rocker. We had a nice dinner w/ family that night and although it was a short stay, I'll see them again next week for my birthday!

Sean's mom and Dustin also paid us a visit and also droped off more baby gear: crib, changing table, the other car seat, and our stroller. All our wonderful gifts we couldn't stuff into my car on the way home from the baby shower! It looks like Babies r Us unloaded a shipment at my house!

In more exciting news, Dawn and I went shopping over the weekend and picked up the last few things on my list, including the crib bedding. Check it out:














I also gave in and bought a few new maternity shirts to get me through the last few weeks and also a few nursing bras/shirts for when Jackson arrives!

Can't wait for him to get here! More updates early next week after my next appointment.

- Kelly

36 weeks

Although I'm late getting this posted and now closer to finishing week 37, here are the updates for week 36:

I went in to the doctor on Monday, May 3rd for a regular pre-natal check up. My uterus was measuring 36 cm and Jackson's heart beat was loud and clear! I told my doctor how I've been experiencing some really sharp pains in my pelvis, to the point where rolling over in bed and walking short distances brings tears to my eyes. The doctor did a check and found that I was about 50% effaced but not dialated and that I definitely have a head down baby. Great news, except his head is what's making me hurt so bad! From here on out I'll be seeing the doctor every week.

Also this week my hands and feet have swollen to the size of sausages and I can't get my rings on and off very well. I don't want to go without my wedding ring, but it's just getting too tight!

My belly is giant and gets heavier every day! Here is the picture from week 36:

In other exciting news, Lance & Jenny had their baby on May 8th at about 6:40am! Welcome Logan Alexander Rae!! Hopefully we'll get to meet him soon and have a cousin to bring along too!

week 35

Week 35 is now complete and I am officially 9 months pregnant today. Only a few more weeks to go!

My belly is starting to take on a new shape as Jackson continues to put on more weight and drop down further. His little feet love to burrow under my ribs and I think he takes joy in bouncing his head into my bladder! I imagine it's like a pillow for him. Another week of hiccups too, which I hear it's pretty common since babies are gulping and swallowing fluid.

Earlier this week I went out with my friend Ashley to get a pedicure. Now I see why so many pregnancy books suggest going to get your toes painted... it's because it's relaxing to have your swollen legs/ankles soaked and massaged and also because you can't reach your own feet!

Another thing I've noticed over the last week or so is that I'm hungry more often, but I can't eat big portions. I'm craving chocolate all the time now too.

I have my next appointment on Monday and then I'll be seeing the doctor every week until I deliver. Getting very excited!

week 34

Week 34 is done! Just a few more weeks until baby gets here!

I am pretty sure that Jackson has run out of room because all he does is stretch and wiggle around. I can feel every movement he makes and I have a pretty good idea of where he is positioned most of the time. He particularily likes poking his butt out, causing my entire belly to get hard on one side! He has also been getting the hiccups at least once a day and I hate to say it, but it drives me crazy!

As for me, it's getting harder and harder to stay active. I dread getting out my chair at work to walk to the printer or bathroom. Sean and I have kept up with our nightly walks although it's taking more to convince me to go! He now just shows up with my socks and shoes (and then helps me put them on) before I can even argue about how I'm too tired to walk. What can I say he knows me well! :)

Last weekend my friends from work threw me a baby shower! I forgot to take pictures, but it was a great time with the girls and good food too!

Well I think that's all for now. Jackson and I are hungry, so off to the kitchen to find a snack!

week 33

Ahh sorry this post is a few days late again. I'm starting to get a little lazy I guess!

Let's see... week 33 was a whole lot like the last several weeks - very exhausting. I think it's true what they say about the last few weeks of pregnancy and how they prepare you for sleepless nights once the baby arrives. I haven't slept through the night in over a week because I've been waking up every few hours with terrible leg cramps or the sudden urge to go to the bathroom.

Sean and I went in for another prenatal check up at the beginning of the week and Jackson is still doing great. I measured at 33cm and his heart beat was loud and clear! Jackson has been doing some crazy acrobatics the last few days but he was head down when the doctor checked his positioning.

After our appointment, we headed across the parking lot to the hospital to pre-register and check out the birth center. It's a small hospital, but it has 5 private birthing rooms complete with showers and tvs in each room. Oh yeah, and a record player for the real "old school" moms I guess. I'm just hoping that I'll be in and out of there as quick as possible!

As for other updates, Sean and I did some spring cleaning / nesting last weekend. We rearranged our bedroom to make more space and started unpacking baby clothes and other items. After a few breakdowns and a pulled muscle or two, I feel a little better about being prepared for baby to arrive. I'm having a hard time balancing my need for organization and the fact that we may not be living in our place past July, when our lease is up.

Well I think that's about it for week 33. Here's the belly shot:

week 32

Sorry for the late post, but I've just been too tired in the evening to update my blog. I haven't been sleeping well at night so any chance I get to snooze I try to take advantage of! I don't have a lot to report for week 32, other than Jackson is still moving around all day long and especially active during the middle of the night.

Sean and I had dinner with my boss and co-workers on Thursday night and they threw me a surprise mini-baby shower. My boss and his wife are also expecting a baby right now and just found out that they are having a girl! Their first kid is a 2 year old boy, so they gave me a lot of his hand me down clothes!

I have a check-up next week, so I'll have more updates then.

Belly picture coming soon...