What do you do when you are almost 8 months pregnant?

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So lets just start with i am soooooo uncomfortable. I have seriously had the easiest pregnancy known to man until this week. I got sick Monday and ever since then I am slightly on the miserable side. My ribs hurt really bad from the gigantic being growing inside me, feet are swelling so bad they are bruising, and I am so congested I have to sleep with a humidifier on just to breath. UGH....I just want it all to go away. I think it kinda has to do with stress, between work and school this week has been INTENSE. I have had soooo much to do, but luckily it's all getting done. Slowly by surely, now i just need a few more hours in the day. 

On to better things. This past weekend was a freaking BLAST! I mean what do you do when you are 8 months pregnant? Well you see I go to Vegas with some long lost friends for one of my bestest Rachel's Bachelorette party. Seriously, didn't know that Vegas sober and pregnant could be so much fun. It totally was. I LOVED getting to see everyone and spend that special time with Rachel. 

I was really nervous about going for a few reasons. I wasn't prepared for all the judgement looks i would get for being in Vegas and pregnant, but surprisingly it only happened a couple of times. Second I thought i wouldn't have fun with all my friends being drunk and having a good time and little pregnant me would be sitting in the corner with nothing to do; well that certainly did NOT happen. I seriously felt like nothing was different. And last all my sexy friends in their cute little dress and this momma over here in her pregnancy pants would look totally out of place. Well i quickly set those feelings aside and said f*$% it, pregnancy clothes are way more comfortable. :)

I thought the pool would be uncomfortable with everyone in their bikinis and i had no idea what i was going to wear. Well I went and bought a maternity swimsuit that is so comfortable and enjoyed myself. I mean what else can you do when you are the whale at the pool? Just kidding, but seriously it was such a good time. Here are some pictures and of course a weekly bump pic!

The ladies and Surrender

Cece &Whit

Cece & myself at dinner at Diablos!

After the show

 POOL TIME!




How far along? 31 Weeks 3 Days
Total weight gain/loss: 31 lbs (I'm sure more but i don't know the official. I'll find out next week!)
Maternity clothes? Yes! The comfier the clothes the better. And lots of maxi dresses.  
Stretch marks? No sir and i hope it stays that way. I know now is the time that my belly is supposed to start getting HUGE so i hope i stay stretch mark free. 
Sleep: Horrible...Seriously horrible. I am so congested and uncomfortable. 
Best moment this week: Talking to Ty last night saying that we only have 8 weeks left and then we get to meet our little bundle. I have this weird longing feeling for him. 
Miss Anything? Sushi, running, not feeling like an absolute cow. Can you tell this week and been an uncomfortable week?
Movement: Yup, he is real real good at distorting the shape of my stomach with his movements. 
Food cravings:  Ummm not really much this week. I just like food...
Anything making you queasy or sick: No luckily
Symptoms: Rib & back pain bad sitting sucks. seriously i just want to lay down and stretch all day. 

Gender: Boy
Development: Baby is still the size of the head of a head of lettuce. He is about 19 inches long and 3.9lbs!
This chubby bunny is accumulating more fat, and his skin is turning more opaque, which means he is looking more and more like a newborn! 
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In...I don't think for much longer though. 
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy to meet him, irritated i am getting uncomfortable. 
Looking forward to: Shopping with the hubs this weekend. We are going to go get all his furniture and put his things away. Sooooooooo excited, did i mention that i was excited ;)

30 Weeks

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K to start can you believe that I have less than 10 weeks left?? This is bananas. It has seriously flown by. We are so excited to meet our little man and snuggle him. People are going to have to tell me not to hold him so tight because he might die, you know like you tell a kid to be gentle with a puppy? Meh i will do my best. 

So I'll start with the most hilarious thing that happened this week. On Monday i had a doctors appointment because they thought i might be having some internal complications. Lucky i'm not false alarm. I really like that my doctor is so thorough though, definitely puts us at ease. But now Ty is convinced i need to take it easy and not lift at the gym. Well that is difficult since that is my favorite but he's lucky because i haven't had a spare second to so in the last two weeks :(. Don't worry though exercise is still happening just in the way of yoga and walking for now. I park a mile away from my office to get a good walk in. Take a walk in the afternoon to soak up some rays and then a mile back to my car after work. So i feel like i am doing ok since i haven't been able to make it to get a pump in. 

Ok now that i am done with my rant i will get to the funny part. We went to the doc and they did and ultrasound and the little eager beaver Ty is asked if they did they do 4D ultrasounds (he knows that they don't because he has asked before). Well his trickery worked and the doc showed us our sweet baby boy in 4D sooooooo cool. The funny part was the second she got to his face she said "Wow, that's a chubby baby!" Me and Ty were cracking up. He is definitely our spawn. He is HUGE, i mean HUGE which makes me nervous but he is a healthy boy. 

Cant wait to meet the little man. 



How far along? 30 Weeks 4 Days
Total weight gain/loss: 31 lbs 
Maternity clothes? Yes! I am in love with my lululemon pants. I wear them ALL the time! So if you are every wondering want to get me these will do, or this ! Thank you Tennli for the surprise gift you are amazing as always!
Stretch marks? Nope! Cant you tell from my last post smooth belly.
Sleep: Sleep what is that? I get 4 hours a night and it blows
Best moment this week: Seeing his face in 4D. He has my nose and Ty's smirk. 
Miss Anything? Sushi, sushi, sushi, running, running, running, running! I wont be mad if someone bring sushi to the hospital!
Movement: Yes my ribs are ungrateful 
Food cravings:  Oh where to start....milkshakes, pizza (veggie), brownies, mint ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, pineapple, milk chocolate, chipolte, should i keep going? Haha no no no i have not had all of these things. I am pretty strict with my diet for the most part. I did however have a slice of veggie pizza this week from La Roccos! Yum!
Anything making you queasy or sick: No the baby has decided to give me a break
Symptoms: Feet really left foot swelling, some pelvic pain. Other than that i am as healthy as can be!

Gender: Boy
Development: Baby is still the size of the head of a head of lettuce. He is about 18 inches long and 3.2lbs! My sweet man's brain is working overtime. Connections between individual nerve cells are growing at a frenetic clip, and my baby can now perceive information from all 5 sense! He is also busy making faces (he was blowing kisses on Monday, lady killer already!), hiccuping  swallowing, breathing, pedaling away with his little munchin hands and feet. 
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy for the most part but i do have mood swings. I go grumpy today for a few hours. 
Looking forward to: My doctors appointment next week and going shopping with Ty!

29 Weeks

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Sorry for the delay I have some free time so i thought why not blog right? 

Haha who am i kidding i have ZERO free time. I am actually putting off some work right now to write this shhhhhhh.....I really am a good employee so i am calling this an unofficial break. I'm not a doctor or anything so it's not like someone will die if i stop working for 15 minutes. 

Anyway here is my 29 week update! I am technically 30 weeks now so that post should be up today too! I'm gettin shiz done.




How far along? 29 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 31 lbs 
Maternity clothes? Yes sir. I mainly wear pajama's around the house, and belly shirts aka my regular shirts. 
Stretch marks? No sir, still going strong and I am so grateful.
SleepI have been sleeping like crap lately. I toss and turn and end up on my back and the second i am on my back i wake up. HELP ME!
Best moment this week: Watching him do somersaults in my belly. 
Miss Anything? Sushi, sushi, sushi, running, running, running, running! Seeing a pattern?
Movement: Somersaults ALL of the time. 
Food cravings:  Oh where to start....lets just say what am i not craving!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope I am good!
Symptoms: Still some pelvic pain, and then the feet swelling cam back! It's horrible. I elevate my feet when i have time which isn't often so they are typically pretty huge! Some other internal stuff that i have to go to the doctor for. (Since i went i will update you next post)
Gender: Boy
Development: Baby is still the size of the head of a butternut suqash. He is about 17 inches long and 3lbs! My baby's brain has had major development. Brain tissue is starting to develop aka he is getting smart like his momma and daddy. Another big change is my baby's bone marrow. It has taken over the production of red blood cells. This is an important step for my baby, because it means he is better able to thrive on his own once he arrives!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: My doctors appointment (I already had it so i will write about that in the next post)

28 weeks

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Ok so tomorrow is the new Tuesday...So what? Don't judge me! This woman runs on very little sleep, and its starting to take its toll. 

I work, 10 hours a day, drive for about 3, do homework for 3 so that leaves 8 hours for getting ready, sleeping and eating....ya sleeping usually loses. 

Haha the emotional aspects of pregnancy are finally starting to get to me. I thought i was this champ who didn't cry but who knew writing a paper could send me into a 20 minute sob session that requires my sweet, amazingly patient husband to have rub my back until the sobs subside and pull me out of bed in order to finish my paper. Ya, i'm finally part of the emotional pregnancy club. 

I just want to say I am so lucky to have my guy that helps me get through all this, and is just as excited as I am to welcome our son into this world. We went to the doctor this week and he gave us the registration forms for the hospital and i about shit my pants from excitement  I seriously cannot believe we are this freaking close. 



How far along? 28 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs (i lost count somewhere, not ashamed though i'll rock this extra poundage)
Maternity clothes? Mmmmhmmmm. Love me some comfy pregnancy pants!
Stretch marks? No sir, still going strong and I am so grateful.
SleepI have a hard time getting comfortable, so falling asleep sucks.
Best moment this week: Going to the doctor and hearing his little heart beat, and realizing we are so close to the finish line. 
Miss Anything? Sushi, caffeine, not going to lie today i miss wine. 
Movement: Oh ya, he is a beast. Kicks right under my ribs and punches my belly button. 
Food cravings:  Umm dairy products haha. Mainly ice cream, i am being good though and trying not to indulge. I dont want to gain 60 lbs haha
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing in particular but i do get random spouts of nausea for no apparent reason, its really weird since i haven't been sick at all up until now. 
Symptoms: Fatigue and pelvic pain. I went to the doctor about my pelvic pain and unfortunately it is normal and is only going to get worse :(. I have a hard time walk on ocassion, and apparently its due to how far my hips are spreading and all i kept thinking was "Dude, they were huge before we should be good to go!"
Gender: Boy
Development: Baby is still the size of the head of a butternut suqash. He is about 17 inches long and 3lbs! My baby is starting to get chunky filling out a little bit more and those fat cells are starting to come in. Baby sleeps 20-40 minutes at a time now and the rest of the time he likes to exert his energy. Starting to really feel those jabs now!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy except for the crazy emotions that of sadness that i have been getting lately. 
Looking forward to: My 4D ultrasound I love staring at his face!

festivities

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So the last two weeks have been full of so many festivities! 
We were so lucky to have visitors from home and then I was so blessed to have the most wonderful baby shower a pregnant momma could ask for!

First Uncle 0 & Aunt T came to visit. Well they were here for work, but hey why not stop by to say hi to your lil sis. We got to eat some yummy food, go to the beach and enjoy some quality Angel's baseball! 

I wish i would have gotten some more pictures but i was able to snag this gem

Just enjoying some quality family time in Laguna!

And whats a baseball game without a big fat juicy hot dog, literally one of my favorite things...
They lost...BOOOO

Homeward bound the festivities just continued, and were just as fun. I need to start by thanking my amazing  step-mom for throwing my baby shower. She is absolutely wonderful and it turned out exactly how I wanted and i didn't have to decide a single thing. Thanks REXINE I love you tons. 

Second how cute is my step-dad? My feet were swollen and I was having a hard time bending over to put on my shoes so before I left for my baby shower he put them on for me :) I just love him to pieces...more than you know!


 My baby shower was beautiful, i wish i would have gotten more pictures but it was sooo good to see all of my friends and family that I have missed so much. 
McCoy is one loved little man and got spoiled like s#*%!


THE CUTEST DIAPER CAKE EVER made by McCoy's lovely Aunt T! She knows me so well!

The only other picture I got was with one of the bestests Alex. I miss this girl! Our crazy nights, our long lazy Saturdays doing noting but laying at the pool, and of course being roomates!

 
 Luckily the same weekend as my baby shower I was lucky enough to celebrate my Grandpa (Diddy) Nelson's 90 birthday! That man knows how to party and duh he looks freaking amazing doing it! I got to snap this pic of Gpa, my brother and myself. 


Stole this one courtesy of my cousin....except who the hell knows where we are all looking


Haha I totally have my daddy's smile. We both have gigantic grins on our faces. Ya we are cheese balls. 
Look at that sexy family! McCoy dont worry you will be attractive

I have to share this video with you guys this is my 90 year old gramps breakin it down with his choir at his party!



Then another one of my bestests, Mandi came to visit in Cali for a whole week!
We did plenty while this pretty lady was here... I was soooo sad when i had to drop her off at the airport. LOVE YOU FRIEND!


More baseball games, lots and lots of yummy food, beach days, comedy shows.... Here are some snippets.... 


Well there is the last few weeks in as short as detail I possibly could.
Baby bump picture and update on the blog tomorrow!

26 & 27 Weeks

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Oh boy sorry for no post last week, it was CRAZY! I will definitely post more on that later so many fun things happened, including my amazing baby shower but for now lets just take a look at that bump eh?

I am huge! I am getting so un-godly excited its not even funny. I wish i could got into labor right now and bring the little guy home tomorrow, but I know, I know he really has to cook a little bit no longer. But damn this momma doesn't like to wait for anything, i'm super impatient.

[Don't judge my crazy hair! Take in the scenery!]


How far along? 26
Total weight gain/loss: 20+ lbs 
Maternity clothes? Mmmhmmm I LOVE maternity pants they are so comfortable. I still can wear some of my regular shirts, but my old pants ha yeah right!  
Stretch marks? No, and I am so grateful!
Sleep: I have a little insomnia but once i am out, i am OUT
Best moment this week: My baby shower of course!
Miss Anything? Still just sushi really bad. And running, the morning out here with the ocean breeze are perfect for running but my belly just cant hang :(
Movement: Yup! He is a monster sometimes. Sometimes when he is on a roll my belly will get sore and i beg him to stop.
Food cravings:  Still just random stuff, nothing consistent
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope thank goodness. 
Symptoms: Nothing :). 
Have you started to show yet: Ya think?
Gender: Boy
Development: Beginning at this stage of fetal development, your baby's length will be measured from top of head to toe — which makes your baby nearly a full 15 inches now. And at just over two pounds, he or she has doubled in weight from four weeks ago.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: My baby shower!



How far along? 27
Total weight gain/loss: 20+ lbs (not entirely sure
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes all day er day! 
Stretch marks? Nope
SleepI have a little insomnia but once i am out, i am OUT
Best moment this week: Going through all the baby shower gifts with Ty!
Miss Anything? Sushi, and caffeine  OMG i have been exhausted this week and just want a double shot latte from Starbucks... Damn me being responsible. 
Movement: He is a machine. I am in for it when he gets here. I feel like he is going to run out of the womb. 
Food cravings:  Today it was a sandwich. I just HAD to have one. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: No sir. 
Symptoms: Fatigue is coming back with a vengeance. I just want to sleep constantly. Hip flexor pain. It hurts to even walk to last two days which is really weird. 
Have you started to show yet: Nope flat belly haha! This question is now just silly, i will find a new one! Any suggestions?
Gender: Boy
Development: Baby is still the size of the head of cauliflower. He is about 16.2-16.5 inches long and weighs in at about 2.5lbs.  Except i swear he is so much bigger! My little mans may be dreaming! Other impressive new talents being added to your baby's roster in the womb include coughing, more intense sucking, and, perhaps most important, better breathing. Of course, it's still best if a baby doesn't check out of that uterine hotel just yet — there's still a lot of growing and maturing to do over the coming weeks.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Getting his nursery/my house ready for his arrival & My 4D ultrasound

25 Weeks....

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Not too many updates this week. We had a really nice Easter, went to church, took the pup to the dog park and then had dinner with some friends and watch the season finale of Walking Dead. I have been spending time getting my ass kicked by school, which leaves the weekends for relaxation and recovery with my little fam! 

Happy to report I should be done right around the time the baby is born, i am seriously so excited about that i cant even stand it. 

My brother comes to visit this weekend through the middle of next week and of course that makes me freaking ecstatic.  Love getting to spend time with him, he is seriously one of my best friends. Then I get to make my way back home for my baby shower and family activities. And even more Mandi is coming to stay with me for a week after that!
I'm one happy camper! Cant let school get me down too much right?

[I feel like this dress makes me look like I am lugging around and extra 10lbs but hey its super comfy]

How far along? 25Weeks, 4 dyas
Total weight gain/loss: 20 lbs 
Maternity clothes? Yup, yup planning on buying more this weekend. It's sometimes comical when i try to put on my regular jeans. I don't know why i think they are going to fit every other time.  
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I sleep like a rock.
Best moment this week: 
Miss Anything? Sushi, sushi....SUSHI did i say SUSHI? RedBull, and running. I am surprised that I don't miss alcohol, but i seriously haven't wanted it. 
Movement: Ya, his new favorite thing is beating the living crap out my belly button. You think it's cute, it'snot!
Food cravings:  Random things everyday i sweat. Cupcakes two nights ago!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing right now yay! 
Symptoms: A little rib pain. I am so blessed to have such an easy pregnancy with minimal complaints. 
Have you started to show yet: I'm huge....
Gender: Boy
Development: Baby is still the size of an eggplant.  He is about 9.2 inches long now (thank you for playing karate with my uterus McCoy) and weighs around 2 lbs.  Babies eyes, which have been closed for months are not beginning to open! His brain-wave activity it starting to kick in which means not only can he hear noises but he can respond to them. Really in a few short ways, movement and an increase in pulse rate. 
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. Stressed lately because school is kicking my ass. 
Looking forward to: My baby shower, nest Saturday!