Baby Wood Update- Week 28

Oh my goodness....week 28 & officially in Trimester 3!! The home stretch!! I can't believe it. I am feeling good. This week I got the results back on my Glucose Screening. 

I failed.

Bummer. Apparently this happens a lot with this test. I believe it's because they do not require you to fast like the 3-hour test. 135 is the usual but my number was 163. On the morning of the test I had a bagel. A bagel has the amount of carbs someone should have in a week. Nice to know now. 

It turns out that I am also a little anemic. I have started an iron supplement which I take every other day. With the glucose, I am doing the three-hour Glucose Test and crossing my fingers everything comes back looking good.

Total weight gain: 141 lbs (gained 21lbs)
Maternity clothes? Yes.- Next thing on my list are some nursing bras and maternity pjs. 
Stretch marks? There is a little spot above my belly button that is turning a light purple...but nothing major.
Belly Button: Still flat.
Sleep: Sleeping with 4 different pillows and my pregnancy pillow. I start sleeping sitting up and try to elevate my bottom. I have been ready for bed my 8:30 and I am not alone. Nick is taking total advantage of going to bed early. : )
Miss anything: Caesar salad!!! Now...with the results of the glucose I have stopped my little Dunkin Donut addiction.- Missing my bagel and iced tea in the morning!!!
Food cravings: Nothing major. Can't wait for Thanksgiving dinner. Anything with mashed potatoes is delish.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing...Feeling good.
Labor signs: Nothing major. Doctor said it does sound like I am experiencing some Braxton Hicks. She said to pay attention to them because it is way too early for baby. She also said to make sure I am getting enough to drink. Apparently, at this point the baby can roll into a ball which could cause this type of contraction. 
Third Trimester Symptoms: (I am starting this new section because I feel like everyone talks about the symptoms in the first trimester and how the second trimester is wonderful but I never hear anything about the third trimester. Here is some of the "amazing" symptoms I am experiencing...please tell me I am not the only one.)  "Snissing" - oh yes ladies...peeing while sneezing, shortness of breath walking up stairs, the inability to shave anything below the belly button, and of course feeling TIRED!!!
Wedding rings on/off: On- Not experiencing any swelling at this point.
Mood: Tired but feeling pretty good. 
Looking forward to: (A.) Baby shower on November 17th (B.) Finishing the Nursery (C.) Meeting my Baby Girl!!!
Fun Facts:

• Baby Wood is the size of an eggplant.
• She is about 13.6 to 14.8 inches long and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.
• She is starting to develop more fat.
• Her lungs are mature enough that she's probably survive if she was born now.

Baby Wood Update- Week 27

Total weight gain: 139 lbs (gained 19lbs)
Maternity clothes? Yes.- I think I might need a new winter coat before this pregnancy is over. The weather is changing and I don't have a nice looking coat that fits my belly.
Stretch marks? There is a little spot above my belly button that is turning a light purple...but nothing major.
Belly Button: My belly button is completely flat.
Sleep: Sleeping with lots of pillows and always start in a sitting up position. I have a terrible time sleeping on my side but I've really been working on sleeping on the left side. Thankfully the pregnancy pillow I bought acts as a nice wedge to prevent me from laying flat on my back. 
Miss anything: Caesar salad
Food cravings: Everything is pretty much the same week after week. I am loving sweets.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing...Feeling good.
Labor signs: NO!!- Wondering if I am experiencing Braxton Hicks. There is no pain but my belly will tighten up from time to time.
Wedding rings on/off: On
Mood: Tired but feeling pretty good. I am sure others may have a different opinion.
Looking forward to: (A.) Baby shower on November 17th (B.) Finishing the Nursery (C.) Meeting my Baby Girl!!!
Fun Facts:

• Baby Wood is the size of a rutabaga.
• She is about 13.6-14.8 inches long and about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.
• She is practicing inhaling and exhaling with her rapidly developing lungs.
• Baby has brain activity!!!

Baby Pool

Hi everyone,

As you know, we are expecting a little bundle of joy (due Early February).

I decided to use BabyHunch.com to put together a Baby Pool where you can guess certain things such as Baby's Birthdate (date and time), Baby's Sex, Baby's Weight, etc, etc.).

If you'd like to play, simply click the link provided below to submit your hunches!

Once you visit the page, click 'Enter New Hunches' to submit your hunches...

         
 Click Here for Jess & Nick's Baby Pool

http://www.babyhunch.com/poolpage.php?poolid=186682d3d19b396d625318e9ea72fd45

Thanks,

Jess & Nick 

Baby Wood Update- Week 26

In a little less than 100 days we will be meeting our baby girl!!!! <3

Nick has been working like crazy on the Nursery. It is coming along and hopefully I will have some pictures to share in the upcoming weeks. Since we are working on the nursery, I've been forced to look for a new place to do my weekly pictures. This week we took a quick shot in the living room at night which didn't amount to very good light. Apologies to all the photographers out there. 

This week was absolutely crazy. I spent way too many hours at work making me extremely drained and tired. The best part of this week was my doctors appointment on Tuesday. Our little girl was a ball of energy. She moved all around as the doctor tried to get the heartbeat. 152 bpm...like a little rock star!!

Total weight gain: 138 lbs (gained 18lbs)
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Stretch marks? There is a little spot above my belly button that is turning a light purple...but nothing major.
Belly Button: My belly button is completely flat.
Sleep: Sleeping with lots of pillows always starting in a sitting up position.
Miss anything: Caesar salad
Food cravings: I've craved lots of sweets during pregnancy, with each week being something new, but I was trying to think of the one thing that seemed to be a constant. PUDDING. Chocolate and Vanilla. Love it.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing...Feeling good.
Labor signs: NO!!
Wedding rings on/off: On
Mood: Ugh! Getting tired and irritable. 
Looking forward to: Baby shower on November 17th...Finishing the Nursery

Baby Wood Update- Week 25

This week I actually slept at night but I was incredibly tired during the day. Each day seemed to blend together and was busy. Stress of work is the worst and definitely not my favorite place to be. The best part of my week was seeing the baby kick on the outside. She is a mover and a shaker!!

We bought the paint this weekend for our girl's room and Nick is in the process of painting. I can't believe it!! A little while after we found out we were expecting I made a checklist. It was shocking to see how much needed to be done in so little time. We have really been knocking things out.

This week heartburn has been ruling my life. I thought it was bad in the first trimester but it seriously feels like I am going to explode with fire. I have tried Tums but besides drinking lots of water, I suck on peppermint candy during the day and will take a liquid antacid if it gets really bad at night.

Total weight gain: 137 lbs (gained 17 lbs)
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Stretch marks? There is a little spot above my belly button that is turning a light purple...but nothing major.
Belly Button: Oh my! My belly button has just about reached its max. It is completely flat now. I am nervous about what it is going to look like in the upcoming weeks.
Sleep: I got a pregnancy pillow and it has been a life saver. I am sleeping really well during the night however I do have trouble going to bed because of pain in my back and right below my boobs. I've also been waking up super early for no reason at all. 
Miss anything: Caesar salad
Food cravings: Smores and Hot Chocolate
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing...Feeling good.
Labor signs: NO!!
Wedding rings on/off: On
Mood: Feeling good!!!!!
Looking forward to: Baby shower in November...Doctor's Appointment next week
Fun Facts:

• Baby is the size of cauliflower.
• She is about 13.6 to 14.8 inches long and weighs about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.
• She is growing more fat and more hair.

Baby Wood Update- Week 24

Sorry no picture this week and I am super late posting this. : ( 

I spent the weekend trying to find the "perfect" paint color and couldn't get my life together.

Total weight gain: 136 lbs (gained 16 lbs)- stayed the same this week : )
Maternity clothes? Yes. It's getting a little chilly around here. I need to figure out some warmer outfits.
Stretch marks? No stretch marks. 
Belly Button: It's still an innie but it is stretching and very shallow. I can see the inside of my belly button when I look in the mirror.- Same this week
Sleep: Some nights are good and some are terrible. I order a pregnancy pillow this weekend. Can't wait to try it out!!
Miss anything: I really miss eating food and not feeling like my body is going to explode. The pain I get in my back and under my boob area is crazy. Seriously puts me in bed some nights.
Food cravings: Looking to try some fall favs...smores, hot chocolate, caramel apples, and pumpkin pie
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing...Feeling good.
Labor signs: NO!!
Wedding rings on/off: On
Mood: Feeling good!!!!!
Looking forward to: (a.) Breastfeeding class (November) (b.) Starting the baby's room. (c.) Baby shower
Fun Facts:

• Baby Wood is the size of a cantaloupe. (Is it me or does this seems like a big jump???)
• She is 10.5- 11.8 inches long and weighs about 12.7-20.8 ounces.
• Her see through skin is becoming more opaque...and it has a pink glow.
• This week is also a viability milestone.

Baby Wood Update- Week 23

This week...

This week was AMAZING!! So much happened.

The BEST part....I finally felt the baby move. I felt a couple kicks on the outside but I am feeling her move around a lot in the inside. Nick felt her a little bit but I think she needs to get a little bit bigger for him to really get a sense of movement. Earlier in the week my mom felt her. It wasn't a kick but a movement like she was moving her bum. She is really active at night when I am sitting or laying down. Those little moments make everything feel so real. This little miracle is ours!!

We FINALLY decided on a name!!! I love it!! We still call her "baby" most of the time since we are trying to keep it a secret but any chance we get practice saying it.

I found out about my shower this week. I can't wait!!! My mom and crew are keeping most of it a secret which is killing me BUT I actually think it is making me more excited waiting for the surprise of it all. On top of that...my sister found out she is going to be able to fly home for it!!

Nick and I purchased the nursery furniture at a store called the Baby Supermart. I thought it was such a hard decision. We went with a white (snowdrift) finish and got a crib and double dresser. Thank goodness we went this weekend because it's not suppose to be in until the end of December. (More to come on the nursery progress...)

If that wasn't enough...this week I put in all of my paperwork for maternity leave. Nick and I decided our best move was for me to take the rest of the school year and return in September. I will be home February 10th (unless she comes earlier) to the last week of August. Money-wise we aren't losing much and we feel it is going to be the best thing for the baby and my sanity.

Total weight gain: 136 lbs (gained 16 lbs)
Maternity clothes? Yes and comfort is becoming a theme of my outfits.
Stretch marks? No stretch marks. I am starting to see these teeny tiny little purple veins above my belly button. I hope they don't grow too much!!
Belly Button: It's still an innie but it is stretching and very shallow. I can see the inside of my belly button when I look in the mirror.
Sleep: Sleeping is still a night by night thing. Some nights are great and some are full of tossing and turning.I really think I need to get a REAL pregnancy pillow. I have a body pillow but it doesn't form a way that is comfortable. I use it most of the time for support to lay on my side.
Miss anything: Back to wishing I could have a Caesar salad. I also miss being able to breath and move without ache and pains.
Food cravings: Nothing really this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing...Feeling good.
Labor signs: NO!!
Wedding rings on/off: On
Mood: Feeling good!!!!!
Looking forward to: (a.) Breastfeeding class (November) (b.) Starting the baby's room. (c.) Baby shower
Fun Facts:

• Baby Wood is the size of a grapefruit.
• She is about 11.8 inches long and 12.7 to 20.8 ounces.
• She is forming nipples.
• Her face is fully formed now- she just needs a little more fat to fill it out.
• She is listening to mommy's voice and heartbeat- and even loud sounds like cars honking and dogs barking.