34 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 34 Weeks
Size of baby: Baby is the size of a pineapple. Weighs 4.75 lbs and should be around 18 inches long
Maternity Clothes: My maternity jeans are getting uncomfortable now and I've been living in these Old Navy fold over pants---soooo comfy!
Gender: It's a BOY! Bennett Robert
Movement: He's definitely a mover. He keeps me up every night and wakes me early in the morning. I think he's just preparing me for what is in store. I'm pretty certain that he has big feet like his big brother judging by what seems to be pushing against me at times.
Sleep: I wake up a lot at night, it's when I am the most uncomfortable and now Ben's movements are causing me to wake up as well.
What I miss: Not having to roll myself out of bed or peeing 50 times a night!
Cravings: I want Starbucks all.the.time.
Symptoms: Bladder=baby trampoline, braxton hicks contractions, back ache
Best Moment this week: Not going into labor after the stressful week we've had here!
Next Appointment: December 5th (Lou's 30th birthday!!!). I have been going for weekly NST tests and appointments after 32 weeks.

The power of prayer

Early Wednesday morning at 5:00 am I was awaken suddenly with an intense "feeling" that I needed to pray that Lou would have a safe drive to Akron in the morning. I did so and fell back asleep. There had been a light dusting of snow overnight but I hadn't seen it. I woke up before Lou left that morning and made sure that I told him to be extra careful driving. An hour later, he called me and told me that he had been in an accident. He hydroplaned going 60 miles per hour on the Ohio Turnpike and hit the median on all 4 sides of the car. Windows shattered, bumpers flew but Lou walked away completely fine. Needless to say it was scary, but I am sure glad that we had God watching over us. Lou was a bit sore yesterday from the impact but other than that all the damage was done to the car. We are waiting to hear back from the repair shop if the car is totalled. This car is almost paid off so we are hoping that it can be repaired!!! The most important thing is that everyone is okay! And to all of you....be careful during these winter months!! :)

Like Mother, like Son

Latte for Mommy and hot cocoa for Dominic!

32 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 32 Weeks
Size of baby: Baby is the size of a large jicama? Weighs 3.75 lbs (he was 4 lbs already a week and a half ago in the ultrasound) and should be around 16.5 inches long
Maternity Clothes: Even those are gradually getting uncomfortable now
Gender: It's a BOY! Bennett Robert
Movement: He's been practicing karate using my ribs as a punching/kicking bag and it's no fun.
Sleep: I wake up a lot at night, it's when I am the most uncomfortable and now Ben's movements are causing me to wake up as well.
What I miss: Bending over and putting on my own socks/shoes
Cravings: Nothing really sounds good to me anymore.
Symptoms: Bladder=baby trampoline
Best Moment this week: Scheduled the C/S surgery for Monday, January 9th!!
Next Appointment: November 28th. They are out next week for Thanksgiving but from here on out it's weekly appointments and NST appts.

Birthday Pictures!

Here are some of the pictures from Dominic's 3rd Birthday party last weekend. We let him pick out the party theme this year and he chose Lightning McQueen/Angry Birds. Haha! I can already tell that three is going to be a very interesting age! :) Thank you to everyone who came to his party and/or sent birthday wishes his way!

Thankful for beautiful days

30 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 30 Weeks
Size of baby: Baby is the size of a Butternut Squash! 17 in, 3.1 lbs estimate
Maternity Clothes: Even those are gradually getting uncomfortable now
Gender: It's a BOY! Bennett Robert
Movement: He's an active boy, especially from 11pm-2 am when he is rolling, kicking and pushing me awake
Sleep: Really not sleeping well at all but am back to feeling first trimester exhausted.
What I miss: Eating a full meal, bending over and not having to roll myself out of bed. lol
Cravings: Nothing really, can sleep be considered a craving??
Symptoms: heartburn--My OB told me to take Prilosec OTC and it has worked WONDERS! :)
Best Moment this week: Ordered Bennett's first outfit for the hospital and it's already shipped! :)
Next Appointment: November 9th

9 more weeks!!!!