Everyday Adventures

Introducing Grace Elizabeth...

2013-08-09T13:05:00.001-07:00

Our baby girl has arrived! Below is her adorable announcement I created on Shutterfly!

Birth story to come!

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39 week bumpdate!

2013-07-31T20:25:00.001-07:00

How far along? 39 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a mini watermelon!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants/shorts and tops and regular maxi dresses all the way!
Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? slept a little better this week but baby girl still getting hiccups at night as well as some mild contractions
Food Cravings? Still staying on the 1800 calorie diet with the GD but loving ice cream and fruit this week nothing too crazy!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? mild contractions, back pain, pressure, frequent bathroom trips, ready to hold her in my arms instead of in my belly!
Belly Button? pretty flat
Best Moment? Seeing her profile on the sonogram this week and knowing that if she doesn't come naturally she will be here no later than Monday or Tuesday of next week so this is my last bump date!

38 week bumpdate!

2013-07-24T20:23:00.000-07:00

How far along? 38 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a leek?!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants/shorts and tops and regular maxi dresses all the way!
Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? started having some mild contractions and pressure while sleeping, still waking up twice a night to go to the bathroom
Food Cravings? Still staying on the 1800 calorie diet with the GD but loving ice cream and fruit this week nothing too crazy!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? hard to stand and walk for too long, lots of pressure and lower back pain
Belly Button? pretty flat
Best Moment? Knowing that our baby girl could arrive any day and be full term also having my mom arrive!

37 week bump date!

2013-07-17T20:14:00.002-07:00

How far along? 37 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a swiss chard?!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants/shorts and tops all the way!
Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? not really getting better, hard to get up and have to sleep on left side
Food Cravings? Still staying on the 1800 calorie diet with the GD but loving ice cream and fruit this week nothing too crazy!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? lower back and hip pain, uncomfortable standing or sitting for too long, hard to get up off of chairs and lower seats
Belly Button? pretty flat
Best Moment? Seeing our baby girl on the sonogram today and knowing she is looking and measuring good plus finding out I am 1 1/2 cm dilated, she'll be here soon!!

36 week bump date!

2013-07-10T19:07:00.000-07:00

How far along? 36 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a crenshaw melon!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants/shorts and tops all the way!
Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? not the best! Getting up atleast twice a night for bathroom breaks and hard to get comfortable, I feel like a pillow around my back, head, legs and belly!
Food Cravings? Still staying on the 1800 calorie diet with the GD but loving ice cream and fruit this week nothing too crazy!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? back pain and lower pressure and hard time sitting up and exhausted!
Belly Button? pretty flat these days
Best Moment? At my appt today finding out my strep test came back negative, I dont have to test my blood anymore but still stay on the diet until birth and seeing that strong heartbeat from our baby girl:)

35 week bumpdate!

2013-07-03T20:31:00.001-07:00

How far along? 35 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a honeydew!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants/shorts and tops all the way!
Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? Getting up twice a night to go to the bathroom plus baby girl is hiccupping as well!
Food Cravings? Still staying on the 1800 calorie diet with the GD but loving ice cream and fruit this week nothing too crazy!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? stomach stretching and when she moves or kicks pain in my ribs and sides, my balance is off, sleepy in the afternoons
Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Watching her move with the hubby and knowing only a couple weeks left till we get to meet her!!

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2013-06-30T11:28:00.000-07:00

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34 week bumpdate!

2013-06-26T20:39:00.002-07:00

How far along? 34 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a canteloupe (yumm)!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants/shorts and tops all the way!
Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? Getting more uncomfortable, up to go to the bathroom during the night and unable to sleep through the night especially when our little girl gets the hiccups:)
Food Cravings? Still staying on the 1800 calorie diet with the GD but loving ice cream and fruit this week nothing too crazy!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? hard time bending over and getting up from low places, general uncomfortableness, more pressure and stomach stretching this week
Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Seeing our baby girl on the sonogram today and her strong heartbeat as well as enjoying her many movements:)

33 week bumpdate!

2013-06-19T19:33:00.001-07:00

How far along? 33 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a pineapple!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants/shorts and tops all the way!
Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? This week sleep hasn't been the best, getting up once a night but kind of restless. Also I can't sit up off my pillow, I have to roll to the side not fun!
Food Cravings? Still staying on the 1800 calorie diet with the GD but loving ice cream and fruit this week nothing too crazy!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? lower back pain every so often, hard time bending over and getting up from low places, general uncomfortableness
Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Ordering everything for the nursery and essentials, love to cross items off a list! Also enjoyed a sweet shower this past week as well, so greatful for all the sweet gifts from my friends!

32 Week bumpdate!

2013-06-12T19:11:00.001-07:00

How far along? 32 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a large jicama (Mexican turnip)!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops all the way!
Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? This week sleep hasn't been the best, getting up once a night but kind of restless.
Food Cravings? Still staying on the 1800 calorie diet with the GD but loving ice cream and fruit this week nothing too crazy!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? lower back pain every so often, hard time bending over and getting up from low places, anxiety/nesting can't seem to relax and rest!
Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Seeing our baby girl moving today at the dr and having the dr say that I can cut my GD testing to once a day!

31 week bumpdate!

2013-06-05T19:00:00.000-07:00

How far along? 31 weeks and 2 days

Size of the Wee One? About the size of four navel oranges!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops all the way!

Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? Definitly beginning to feel exhausted by the end of the work day so once I fall asleep I am out but still getting up once to go to the bathroom at night!
Food Cravings? Still staying on the 1800 calorie diet with the GD but loving ice cream and fruit this week nothing too crazy!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? lower back pain every so often, hard time bending over and getting up from low places, anxiety/nesting can't seem to relax and rest!
Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Increase of movement this week from our little lady plus knowing this is my last week of work and can hopefully relax for the next 9 or less weeks before she arrives!

30 week bumpdate!

2013-05-29T19:24:00.002-07:00

How far along? 30 weeks and 2 days

Size of the Wee One? About the size of a head of cabbage!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops and some regular gym shorts under the belly!

Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? Sleeping better these days-getting up once in the middle of the night to switch from snoogle pillow to two regular pillows and going to the bathroom once
Food Cravings? Continuing on the 1800 calorie diet-drs orders so eating my yummy skinny cow ice cream sandwhich every night and fruit! Add a little peanut butter in for protein and I am a happy girl on a diet during pregnancy lol:)
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? Lots more movement, having a hard time bending over and getting up from low chairs or couches! Tested my blood 4 times a week for GD, today my numbers were pretty low so the dr. told me to test twice a day! Anxiety/organization of baby items kicking in! too many lists to count!
Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Seeing our baby girl on the sonogram today and knowing that I am eating healthy for her:) Its all worth it!!

29 week bumpdate!

2013-05-22T20:39:00.002-07:00

How far along? 29 weeks and 2 days

Size of the Wee One? About the size of a butternut squash!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops and some regular gym shorts under the belly!

Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Getting a glimpse of our little girl moving around on the sonogram and putting the finishing decorating touches on her nursery:)

28 week bumpdate!

2013-05-15T19:31:00.002-07:00

How far along? 28 weeks and 2 days

Size of the Wee One? About the size of a Chinese cabbage!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops!

Weight Gain? 20 lbs from pre-pregnancy-according to the dr today!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? Still tossing and turning but starting to wake up once in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom
Food Cravings? Been on the 1800 calorie diet for 2 weeks but have gotten used to it and can still enjoy yummy fruit, yogurt and the occasional ice cream:)
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? Lots more movment, acid indigestion and starting to have a hard time bending over and getting up from low chairs or couches! Also had the 3 hr glucose test, not fun, hopefully results come back good!

Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Seeing our little girl's head and little belly today at the dr as well as celebrating in NY with family and friends for our little girl's baby shower! Also seeing my Grandma and Grandpa's reactions to seeing me in person with my belly!

27 Week Bumpdate!

2013-05-09T06:56:00.001-07:00

How far along? 26 weeks and 3 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of cauliflower!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops!

Weight Gain? Probably about 22lbs up from pre-pregnancy
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? Still tossing and turning but starting to wake up once in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom
Food Cravings? Been on the 1800 calorie diet a week so no real cravings being met but still enjoying fruit and missing ice cream!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? Lots more movment, acid indigestion and starting to have a hard time bending over and getting up from low chairs or couches!

Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Seeing our little girl's profile on a 4d sonogram and hearing her heartbeat!!

26 week bumpdate!

2013-05-01T19:23:00.001-07:00

How far along? 26 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a hot house cucumber!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops!

Weight Gain? Probably about 22lbs up from pre-pregnancy
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? Definitly more sleepy this week! sleeping half the night with the snoogle pillow and half the night without, still tossing and turning!

Food Cravings? apples and ice cream but was put on an 1800 calorie diet for the next two weeks because glucose numbers came back a little high :(

What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? the zantac has helped the acid indigestion but with less carbs means more acid indigestion during the day:( plus rib pain and lots of movement!

Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Ordering everything for our nursery, its a work in progress! And receiving sweet gifts from my mom for our little girl!

25 week bumpdate!

2013-04-24T19:51:00.001-07:00

How far along? 25 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a rutabaga!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops!

Weight Gain? Probably about 20lbs up from pre-pregnancy
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? sleeping half the night with the snoogle pillow and half the night without, still tossing and turning!

Food Cravings? apples and ice cream

What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? the zantac has helped the acid indigestion but some side and rib pain and having the feeling of being stuffed!

Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Seeing our baby girl move my stomach with her movements as well as slowly putting our nursery items together for her arrival:)

24 week bumpdate!

2013-04-17T20:12:00.002-07:00

How far along? 24 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of an ear of corn!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops and this week I am officially out of pre pregnancy tops!
Weight Gain? 19 lbs from pre-pregnancy according to the dr scale today!
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? sleeping half the night with the snoogle pillow and half the night without, still tossing and turning!

Food Cravings? apples and mint ice cream and chips
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? acid indigestion this week for sure which I tried to stop with milk but got a prescription for zantac from the Dr which hopefully will ease the pain

Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Definitely seeing every little inch of our baby girl on the sonogram today and being told everything looks perfect and that she is measuring big like a week early!

New car!

2013-04-17T08:53:00.002-07:00

I wanted to share with my blog readers our new car we purchased this week! Seeing I had a small Subaru Imprezza, Baby Girl's car seat probably wouldn't fit in there comfortably.

We looked around and then finally test drove our new car on Saturday! We traded my little Subaru in, put down a hefty down payment, and Monday night we drove home our 2013 Black Ford Edge SE!

It is definitely taking some getting used to seeing I was used to driving such a small and low to the ground car! I love it, the seats are comfy, the new screen is exciting and fun to learn and it has plenty of room!

23 week bumpdate!

2013-04-10T18:27:00.000-07:00

How far along? 23 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a large mango!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops with some regular tops as well!
Weight Gain? Probably about 15-20 lbs up from pre-pregnancy
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? tossing and turning but getting used to the snoogle pillow!

Food Cravings? apples, mint ice cream, pickles and cheese
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? indigestion, itchy belly, lots of movement with some uncomfortableness standing or sitting for a long time

Belly Button? In
Best Moment? The hubby being able to feel the baby move and receiving a sweet gift from a dear friend for our little girl!

22 Week bumpdate!

2013-04-03T20:01:00.001-07:00

How far along? 22 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a spaghetti squash!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops with some regular tops as well!
Weight Gain? Probaly about 15 lbs up from pre-pregnancy
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? tossing and turning but getting used to the snoogle pillow! Food Cravings? salty foods this week and ice cream as always lol
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? itchy belly, some side pain and lots of movement!

Belly Button? In
Best Moment?All the movement I am feeling from our little girl and the sweet onesies I received from my bff!!

21 week bumpdate!

2013-03-27T20:57:00.001-07:00

How far along? 21 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a carrot!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops with some regular tops as well! I bought some maternity shorts this week to prepare for the spring/summer months ahead!
Weight Gain? Probaly about 12-14 lbs up from pre-pregnancy
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? tossing and turning but excited that my sister ordered me the snoogle pillow that I will try out!
Food Cravings? pickles, ice cream, cheese
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? itchy belly, some side pain and lots of movement!

Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Having my parents here this week to help start the nesting process in our baby girl's nursery! Also ordering the crib and dresser!

20 Week bumpdate!

2013-03-20T19:23:00.003-07:00

How far along? 20 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a banana!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops with some regular tops as well! Going shopping tomorrow for some shorts for the hot Texas summer!
Weight Gain? At my appt today I was up 12 lbs pre pregnancy
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? baby girl!
Sleep? tossing and turning with some odd dreams rolled in there!
Food Cravings?cheese and fruit!
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? itchy belly, some lower back and hip painBelly Button? In
Best Moment? Finding out from the dr that everything is going well and that we are having a baby girl!

19 week bumpdate!

2013-03-13T19:47:00.001-07:00

How far along? 19 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of a large heirloom tomato!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops with some regular tops as well! Its starting to get warm here so I am going to need some shorts soon!
Weight Gain? Not sure but probably around 10-12 lbs pre pregnancy
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? Still not sure, 1 more week to go!
Sleep? tossing and turning with some odd dreams rolled in there!
Food Cravings? mint ice cream and fruit!What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? itchy belly, feeling swollen, still heightened sense of smell
Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Feeling the baby move alot when I am resting and even sitting at work!

18 week bumpdate!

2013-03-06T20:16:00.001-08:00

How far along? 18 weeks and 2 days
Size of the Wee One? About the size of an sweet potato!
Maternity Clothes? I am wearing maternity pants and tops with some regular tops as well! The maternity tops are a bit long and baggy still on me.Weight Gain? Not sure but probably around 10 lbs pre pregnancy
Stretch Marks? Lathering the lotion on well to prevent any!
Gender? Still not sure, 2 more weeks to go!
Sleep? Sleep was better this week but still toss and turn
Food Cravings? mint ice cream and burgers
What I Miss? Nothing:)
Symptoms? itchy belly, feeling swollen, still heightened sense of smell
Belly Button? In
Best Moment?Being able to feel the baby move inside me and when I placed my hand on my belly!