Week Thirty ~ Ten Weeks Left!!

Week Thirty

Due Date: November 27, 2012

How Big is Baby: He/she is the size of a head of cabbage

Total weight gain:  +16 pounds (keeping this until my next doctor's appt)

Morning Sickness: None! 

Cravings: Peanut Butter M&Ms and ice cold water

Sleep: All good, sleeping through the night with 1-2 bathroom breaks. 

I can't live without: Help from people (aka, my mama with moving packing!)

I miss: Same stuff: sleeping on my belly, comfortably bending over while sitting - this belly is starting to get in the way!

I am looking forward to: Our "babymoon" trip to Michigan for a friend's wedding this weekend!

Milestones: Baby's body and brain are getting bigger daily! This week, baby's brain is starting to look like one!

Movement: At all times of the day!

Gender: Still thinking a boy, but we'll be surprised! 

Labor Signs: It’s far too soon for this!

Week Twenty-Nine

Week Twenty-Nine

Due Date: November 27, 2012

How Big is Baby: He/she is the size of a butternut squash

Total weight gain:  +16 pounds (keeping this until my next doctor's appt)

Morning Sickness: None! 

Cravings: Still sweets!

Sleep: All good, sleeping through the night with 1-2 bathroom breaks. 

I can't live without: Help from people (aka, my mama with moving packing!)

I miss: Same stuff: sleeping on my belly, comfortably bending over while sitting - this belly is starting to get in the way!

I am looking forward to: Packing for our move and closing on our house! Every passing week that makes us closer to meeting our little one!

Milestones: Baby's lungs and muscles are continuing to mature and his/her head is growing bigger to make room for his/her growing brain! And we got our first baby shower gift in the mail ~ Mike's aunts got our travel system so we're all set for a car seat and stroller!

Movement: All the time and I love it.  This belly is moving all over and it makes me giggle!

Gender: Still thinking a boy, but we'll be surprised! 

Labor Signs: It’s far too soon for this!

(Not the most attractive picture of me, but it'll do!)

Dear Baby

To my dear little baby ~

   Just eleven short weeks until we finally get to meet you! And let me tell you, Daddy and I cannot wait!  While we wait we are going to spend that time getting ready for your arrival.  We're moving into our first home and we'll spend time getting it just perfect to bring you home.  We've scheduled our birthing class and hospital tour so we can be prepared for the big day. Our baby shower is scheduled and I just know we'll be showered with many wonderful things for you. We already got a gift today! All of  Daddy's aunts got us the travel system we registered for so we are all set to bring you home and take you for walks!

  In the meantime, I love spending some quiet moments with you, while you are still in my belly.  I love to lay on the couch or in bed and talk to you or watch/feel you move around.  And boy oh boy, do you move lately!  It's amazing to feel and see ~ you're making all kinds of movement in there. (Even as I type this!)  Sometimes it freaks Daddy out!

  Baby, I know I type this a lot and I tell you it all the time, but we love you so much already! Sometimes, I just look at Daddy and think "Wow! We made this baby!" and then I cannot wait to meet you! And we aren't the only ones that cannot wait to meet you ~ grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, etc.  Every one wants to meet Baby VerSchave.  And I can't blame them ~ you're already an awesome baby.

Love you lots,
Mommy

Week Twenty-Eight ~ Hello Third Trimester!!

Week Twenty-Eight

Due Date: November 27, 2012

How Big is Baby: He/she is the size of a Chinese cabbage

Total weight gain:  +16 pounds 

Morning Sickness: None! 

Cravings: Sweets - this week it was Twizzlers

Sleep: All good, sleeping through the night with 1-2 bathroom breaks. 

I can't live without: Water, maternity clothes, comfy shoes

I miss: Same stuff: sleeping on my belly, comfortably bending over while sitting - this belly is starting to get in the way!

I am looking forward to: Packing for our move and closing on our house! Plus, baby's growing so much more now, so my belly will too!

Milestones: Baby's blinking his/her eyes, adding more fat to his/her body, and developing billions on neurons in his/her brain. And we have made it to the third trimester! Only 12 weeks until we get to meet our little one and I cannot wait! Ready for these weeks to fly by :)

Movement: All the time and I love it.  Baby is getting stronger with the kicks and sometimes it seems like he/she is doing gymnastics or building a fort in there! Mike's able to feel more kicks now and he freaks out every time!

Gender: Still thinking a boy, but we'll be surprised! At my 28 week Dr. appointment, she listened for the heartbeat (146 bpm) and asked if I knew what we were having. When I said it we were keeping it a surprise, she said "I'm getting the boy vibe!"  

Labor Signs: It’s far too soon for this!

Week Twenty-Seven

Week Twenty-Seven

Due Date: November 27, 2012

How Big is Baby: He/she is the size of a head of cauliflower

Total weight gain:  +15 pounds (won't change it until after my next dr.'s appointment)

Morning Sickness: None! 

Cravings: Nothing major

Sleep: All good, sleeping through the night with 1-2 bathroom breaks. Fighting a cold now though that makes it a little uncomfortable but nothing major.

I can't live without: Water, maternity clothes, comfy shoes

I miss: Same stuff: sleeping on my belly, comfortably bending over while sitting - this belly is starting to get in the way!

I am looking forward to: Next dr.'s appointment on Tuesday, starting to pack for our big move!

Milestones: Baby's is sleeping/waking at regular intervals, opening/shutting eyes, and his/her brain is very active now!  As for me, I passed the 1 hour glucose test ~ hallelujah for no gestational diabetes!

Movement: All the time and I love it!

Gender: Still thinking a boy, but we'll be surprised!

Labor Signs: It’s far too soon for this!

Baby bump 80's style :)