35 weeks!!

5 weeks to go!!  Cannot believe we are so close to meeting little Sawyer!  The pregnancy books/websites recommend packing at 35 weeks, so we must be getting close!

Our nursery furniture came in last weekend, so my dad and Drew have been working on putting it together and getting it arranged in the room.  So far, we have the dresser up, and I worked this past week on washing clothes to put away.  I know it will be a chore to do in a month or so, but right now it is fun to wash the itty bitty clothes and get everything put away.  Tomorrow night they are tackling the crib.  Unfortunately the changing table had some gauges in it, so we have to return it and wait for a replacement.

On the pregnancy front, I think I have hit the wall.  Up until about a week ago I was feeling pretty great.  No real complaints, just ready to have Sawyer in my arms.  This past week I have felt absolutely drained, like when I had mono a few years ago.  It doesn't seem to matter how much sleep I get, I am still exhausted.  I have also developed some serious heartburn.  It doesn't really seem to matter what I eat, I can feel the heartburn start creeping up my chest a few times a day.  Hopefully it means Sawyer comes out with some hair on his head!

Last, but not least, here are some pictures:

33 Weeks!

Under 50 days to go!  Cannot believe how close we are to meeting little Sawyer!

The last week or so has really flown by.  Thursday a week ago we went in for a doctor's appointment and our last ultrasound.  It's only the second one that we've done at the doctor, and it was the regular ultrasound, not the 3D, but we still got a great look at Sawyer.  Unfortunately though he had the hiccups the whole time so all the pictures of his sweet face he's pouting.  Still cute though.  Can't wait to see that precious face in person though!

Last Monday the church staff threw Drew and me a baby shower lunch.  It was super nice of them, and it was the first shower I've had.  We received some cute outfits and much needed baby supplies (ie diaper pail).  Also got a lot of advice.

On Sunday, I was thrown a shower at the church my the moms of the friends I grew up with.  Friends I've had at DBC since I was in first grade!  20 years, and now most of us are married and having babies, crazy!  It was a super cute jungle theme and a lot of of people from church were able to come.  Even my aunt from Connecticut happened to be in town and was able to make it.  It was such a blessing to have so many caring people think of me as I prepare to have a baby.  Sawyer will definitely be spoiled!  :)

While I am still feeling pretty great, I am starting to get to the uncomfortable stage of pregnancy.  Finding a comfortable position to sleep, or sometimes even sit is getting difficult.  Sawyer has turned head down for the most part...his head seems to rest on my hip, and his feet up in my rib cage.  If I am able to stretch out my torso it's not too bad, but sitting for long periods of times seems to scrunch everything up.  Oh well, since the rest of my pregnancy has been pretty easy, I can't complain too much!  And the prize at the end of it is a great one!

Here is an updated bump shot, and some pictures from the ultrasound:

San Antonio, Glucose, and Bedding!

Yes, I know it's been a while since I updated this thing.  It's been a busy last couple of weeks, being out of town and then recovering from being out of town.  Drew and I were able to enjoy a week in San Antonio for an early three year anniversary trip and babymoon.  As the plane landed back in Jacksonville, Drew looked over at me and said "well, that's the last vacation just the two of us for a long time".  Yes, I'm sure we'll be able to get a weekend away here and there, but it will be the last time where we can go away without a kid, and without worrying about a kid we're leaving behind.

It was a great week; we were able to relax, enjoy the River Walk, catch a Spurs game, take a day trip to Austin, and hit up the zoo.  And eat some really good food.  The last couple of weeks we had kind of become Food Network addicts, and when we realized we could hit up two things we saw on FN while in Texas we had to make it happen.  The first was The Cove, a restaurant/car wash/launder mat combo serving up all natural and local food featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives.  Then when we went to Austin we took in the food truck scene and ate some super spicy Korean-Mexican Bbq.  It was fantastic.  Our favorite part was probably the San Antonio zoo, even though it doesn't come close to comparing to the Jacksonville zoo (didn't realize how nice ours was!) it was still a lot of fun and since it was a random Tuesday in January, we had the place to ourselves.

Unfortunately, while on vacation I got the results from my one hour glucose test.  Fail.  So I had to make an appointment for a three hour test which I took on Wednesday.  I had to fast for 12 hours, then get stuck 4 times during the test.  Since I loathe getting my blood drawn, I was not looking forward to it at all, but my mom went with me in case I got woozy and then took me to a delicious brunch at First Watch when it was over.  It wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be.  Fasting then drinking that nasty glucose drink on an empty stomach was the worst part.  I was supposed to get back the results by Friday, but the lab was running slow so Monday morning first thing I should hear back.  Hopefully with a pass!

Then the best part of the week so far - Sawyer's bedding came in yesterday!!  I am saving showing off a lot of pictures because it is a gift from my mother in law, so I'm going to wrap it up to take to a shower in a couple of weeks, and again when she comes for the family shower.  There will be pictures eventually though, promise!  It is super cute though, and I can't wait to have a crib so I can get it all set up!

Pregnancy is still going well.  I haven't hit the miserable uncomfortable phase yet.  Sleeping is hard because I've always slept on my stomach, but other then that, feel pretty good!  Just can't wait till Sawyer is here.  One of my good friends just had her little boy and holding him when we went to visit them in the hospital made me want Sawyer here so bad!

Here are a couple of pictures from the vacation, the one of just me at the state capital isn't the best (it was freezing that day) but it does show off the bump!

Hello 2012! Hello 3rd Trimester!

2012 came in and I entered my third trimester.  90 days until Sawyer!  Woohoo!  The home stretch, but probably the longest as I wait to hold my sweet baby boy in my arms.  Pregnancy is still going great, I have developed a new symptom - leg cramps!  I figured they would come as I am prone to cramps.  In high school I would get the worst charlie horses during soccer season.  So I've upped my water intake even more; I feel like a fish!  Sawyer is still kicking here and there, unfortunately though for my mom and others who want to feel him move, it's still mainly late at night.  Stubborn little guy - don't you know you have adoring fans who want to feel a kick or two?

In other pregnancy news, we've completed the first step to getting the nursery ready.  Friday afternoon my dad, brother, and some youth came and moved all the guest room furniture to the spare room.  So now our guest room is empty and ready to be transformed into a nursery.  Next week while we are babymooning/anniversary tripping in San Antonio, the nursery will get painted.  Yay!!

I promised pictures, so here are some from Christmas.  We tried to get some shots that showed off the basketball I'm smuggling: 

She's Gotta Bump!!

24 1/2 weeks and feeling fine.  Belly bump is definitely here.  No question as to whether I'm pregnant or not.  I need to get some better bump pictures up, but I do have one from a couple of weeks ago:

Start of a bump.

My dad took some more in front of the Christmas tree over the weekend, but they are on his camera, so hopefully I can get those up soon.  My bump is a lot bigger in those pictures.  Basically it looks like I'm smuggling a soccer ball around.

Sawyer is kicking and moving around like no other.  He sometimes hits my schedule perfectly; moving around at work when I need to be awake and calming down when I'm asleep.  Every now and then though he get's confused and the kicking starts just as I'm good and asleep.  Oh well, it's still amazing that he is moving around and growing in there.  Pregnancy has really been good to me so far - something I know is a blessing!  I have started getting leg cramps, so I'm trying to up my fluid intake even more and adding bananas to the grocery list every time we go.  Other then that I've been just getting used to carrying around the belly - not being able to bend over as easily, using handrails when going up and down stairs, etc.

In other big news, I ordered some custom crib bedding on Etsy and the fabric swatches came in so I can start matching paint and other decor.  Here are the swatches:

To give you an idea of what the final piece will look like, the outside of the crib bumper will be the animal print, the inside of the bumper will be the bicycle print.  The crib skirt will be the little multicolored dot print, and the sheet is the large blue dots.  There will also be a personalized quilt with all these fabrics, and some other coordinating fabrics with Sawyer's name on it.  Can't wait till it's finished - which should be the end of the month/beginning of January.  So exciting!

Babies everywhere

My good friend Jennifer is expecting in February and on Saturday we threw her a shower. Her little girl will sure be loved and possibly a little spoiled. Can't wait to meet little Hailey in a couple of months!

It was also a good chance to take some baby bump shots.

Savannah

We were able to spend last weekend in Savannah taking some time to relax and have a mini-vacation before I started the craziness of third shift.  While in Savannah we also had the realization that it won't be long until we are taking vacations as a family of three!  I have still been feeling good, I go back to the doctor in about a week and a half for a four-week checkup.  Each week that passes makes it a little more real and more exciting.  I can hardly wait the six weeks till we find out what we're having!

While in Savannah I did take a sideways picture to show off the little bump.  Ok, it looks more like I had too much steak or brownies or something, but it's getting there.

13 1/2 weeks along, and little peanut is about the size of a peach.  Or according to Drew's Caveman Pregnancy book about the size of a gulf club head or baseball.  Even though I really haven't begun to show at all, I think I will need to start updating the wardrobe, work clothes are starting to feel a little tight.  Can't wait until it's clear that I'm pregnant and not just putting on weight!