Week 28

This week we had our regular scheduled appointment. The appointment was the same as usual, weight, blood pressure, pee in a cup and listen to Austin's heartbeat. However, they did measure my belly this week. The nurse said that for every week that I am pregnant, my belly should be 1 centimeter (measuring vertically). I just happen to be 27 centimeters which is exactly what I should be. We also were given our referral to have another ultrasound, which they call the third trimester growth ultrasound. I am looking forward to this ultrasound appointment very much. One because we will be able to triple check that Austin is a girl (I have been having crazy nightmares) and two, I just love getting to see what she looks like and how big she is getting. We scheduled the appointment for August 14th.

If I had one complaint about being pregnant it would be how hot I get, especially in the middle of the night. We currently sleep with the AC set at 72 degrees, the ceiling fan on and also a osculating fan. I am still waking up completely sweating and burning up. I feel like I am my very own easy bake oven.

Yesterday Luke and I had our 4th annual pool party. It was so nice to see everyone and relax in the pool. Being the hostess is getting a little more difficult with the bigger I get and the slower I move. I don't think anybody noticed, and if they did, they did not seem to mind. I was rocking my bikini. I opted not to purchase a maternity swimming suit and instead I purchased a regular bikini (in a larger size). I love showing off my baby bump and definitely do not think it should be covered. I do make sure that I put plenty of sunscreen on it.

Nothing on the agenda for the coming week and next weekend I am thinking of going to visit my brother in Tucson.

Week 27

This week has been a pretty slow and uneventful . Besides finding out that I passed my 1 hour glucose test I really cannot think of anything that happen. I've been feeling really good lately. I am still getting the numbness in my left thigh if I stand or walk for too long. Other than that, things are going great. It is however getting increasingly more difficult to bend over and pick things off the floor. Luke did go to Daddy Boot Camp yesterday and from the sound of it, he learned a lot of important tools. I am actually sort of jealous. I wish they have a Mommy Boot Camp that I could take.

We have been working on the nursery more this weekend. I am going to wait to take pictures to post until we are all complete with it, which should be soon. I did buy the picture below this week to hang on the wall.

Yea, I passed!

I found out today I passed my 1 hour glucose test. I am very happy that I do not have gestational diabetes, and Austin and I can continue to enjoy our sweets.

Week 26 - 98 days to go!

Wow, I really don't even know where to start. First I am officially into double digits. Only 98 days to go. I am sure you can see a difference in my belly this week, I know I can. I assume this has something to do with all the eating that Luke and I did this weekend in Chicago. I think my belly button is going to pop out any day now. I also experienced swelling of my feet and ankles for the first time this past weekend. This is not pretty, trust me.

Last Sunday Luke and I went on a tour of the hospital we plan on delivery at. I am really glad we took the opportunity to due so. Just knowing where to park, go in and where admittance is puts me a little more at ease. The hospital we are delivering at is Scottsdale Healthcare Shea. I cannot believe how nice the hospital is. They have really great amenities that make you feel you are at a resort, not a hospital. The hospital has a full spa and you can spa treatments in your room after you deliver. Also in the maternity suites you have a small fridge, microwave, DVD player, CD Player and you can order pay per view movies. When the women who was giving the tour talked about the food service, she actually called it "room service." They have a special company that caters the menu and it is available 24 hours a day. She said once Mom delivers she is going to be hungry and we all know babies don't always come during business hours. I was quite wowed with all of this.

This past weekend Luke and I went to Chicago to visit my Dad's side of the family and to have a shower there. We had a wonderful time while we were there and my shower was great. I cannot believe how generous everyone there was. We are very grateful to Connie, my Aunt Dee & Mary and Grandma Louise for putting it together. Getting home from Chicago was another story. All I can say is when we walked in the door at 2:30am this morning, I have never been more happy to be home in my life.

We had a very pleasant surprise when we got home this morning. My Mom and my stepdad Rob came over this weekend and painted the entire nursery. It looks great and we are so excited to have that done and out of the way. I will have to take some pictures and post them of how it looks all painted. They did an awesome job!

When we finally rolled out of bed this morning at 10:30am, I ate a light breakfast, waited an hour and went to take my one hour glucose test. It was not as bad as I thought, but I pray that I pass and do not have to do the three hour glucose test. We should have the results back by our doctor's appointment next Tuesday.

Week 8 vs. Week 25 - Oh My!

...at least I look more tan.

Week 25

I cannot believe how fast time is going by. It seems like only yesterday we found out we were pregnant and now I only have a few weeks left in until I am in the 3rd (and final) trimester. We are both so excited to meet Austin and cannot wait for her arrival, although we still have a lot to due to prepare for it.

This week Luke finally felt Austin kick from the outside. Sharing this experience with him has been one of the greatest things. Just seeing his expression once he felt her was priceless. This weekend has been very nice and relaxing. Today we are going to take a tour of the hospital that we plan on delivering at. It will help us get acclimated to where we need to go once the big day is here.

I got my haircut this week, she took about 5 inches off and it still long. I made another appointment before Austin is due and we may go a little shorter. I told her that I just needed to make sure it went back into a ponytail.

On Friday, Luke and I are off to Chicago for the weekend. We are both really excited to see my Dad's side of the family and have my first shower. I will make sure to take plenty of pictures to post on our blog. I noticed that the only pictures I post are of my bare belly.