34 weeks!

34 weeks and counting! She is about 5lbs by now (so my book says) and the Dr says I'm measuring right on track. This week in What to Expect, baby should be moving down/ dropping soon. Her head has been facing down, in the right position for exit since 30 weeks, but dropping won't happen until 35-37 weeks.

 I learned at the Dr.'s today that we'll find out in two weeks if I'm dialated at all or effaced and if the head has dropped any. The Dr. also said that they will let me go up to 12 days past my due date if I haven't naturally gone into labor yet, putting me at May 24th... but if I go into labor at 36 weeks they'd let me go... so hopefully the sooner the better with my sis's wedding being the 27th!

Everyone's number one question is "How are you feeling?" I guess I'm feeling pretty good... for a pregnant person. No sickness, no swelling, no odd cravings etc. But I'm definitely not the person that just LOVES being pregnant. I feel tired, I hate putting on clothes, my bras won't let me breathe, and muscle aches make me feel so old and brittle. I'm just so ready for my baby-kins to be here!

Baby shower is this weekend and I'm so excited to see friends and family! I'm nervous that everyone will want to get clothes, instead of the things we need, but I guess at least she'll be stylin and we'll save money there! 

Nursery and closet are on the honey-do list for the weekend, so hopefully we'll have the shelves up and the chandelier hung and everything organized. 

I can STILL sleep on my tummy whew-hew! and I am LOVING my mama mio tummy rub better than ever! My crazy dreams I could do without, though.

It's been fun talking to all my pregnant friends, but starting mid/end of april all of them will start having their babies and I can't wait to make baby play-dates! 

Here's the Bump at 34 weeks:

Cute Ideas

PreNatal Goodies:

There's an Edamame Spa at Destination Maternity (over by southpark/behind Harper's) that specializes in mommy-to-be massages, facials, and body treatments. As the days go by and your back gets sorer, this splurge is tempting me more and more. They use Mama Mio products (which is the type of stretchmark preventer I'm using, that feels fantastic) and others. If you don't want to spend the full amount ($95- $120) or time (50min), there are mini packages available for $75 for 30min... maybe you can ask for a couple gift cards or a nice treat from your hubby.

For Baby:


Personalized Onesies on Etsy $16:


All these are only $10-12! From Carter's

Coat on Sale- $23.99 from Janie and Jack and stripe top for $19!- super cute!

Burp Cloths

Personalized Wipe Case and Burp Cloth $25 on Etsy, $10.95 for the owl one

Car Seat Tent- $35 from Etsy



Thinking about bringing-home-baby outfits...
This outfit is adorable! from Etsy for $58.. but would be great for newborn photos too!


Post Pregnancy- this thing seems like a MUST-buy for me  moms.
Shrinkx Hips -$49


Nursing Cover- $25

Belly Bandit- $55.99



I have been reading about post-labor care... people have recommended taking sitz baths to reduce swelling and bleeding:


If you are getting/ wanting a breast pump...
There's a place on East Blvd, called The Milky Way, that rents them for $65/ month or $25/week


They also have this awesome idea for hands free pumping... $35 (Seriously not sure why they have a girl that looks like she has never had a baby modeling the product, but hey)
 


*The Milky Way offers their Medela Breast Pump travel shoulder bag kit for $229! That's the lowest I've found, but they price-match if you find a better deal.

Kinsley Moving at 32 1/2 weeks!

Baby Kinsley moving at 32 1/2 weeks... she's definitely a wiggle worm!

32 weeks!

ahhh only 8 weeks left! time to really get ready for the baby's arrival! She's about the weight of Foxy now at about 4lbs! (minus all the fur of course!) ha. And almost 19inches!

Braxton Hicks contractions are in full force. Back pain is increasing. Hot flashes? It's more than a flash... im pretty much hot alll the time. My belly is growing. And these past two weeks the dr told me to skip the gym has been annoying. Why does my cervix have to be so sensitive?! I feel bloated, cramped, uncomfortable, and i'm beginning to hate getting dressed. ahhh pregnancy.

BUT i cannot WAIT for her to get here! Well, after I wash all of her clothes, have a baby shower, and know she's completely ready.

Her movements are getting insane. She seriously is about to crawl right through my skin.. haha okay that's obv impossible.


No cravings and no swelling...yet.

32 week bump:

Baby Shower/Registry Info

BABY SHOWER APRIL 3rd 3-5pm


~*Where we are registered*~

Baby's R Us (most of our stuff is here)

Restoration Hardware Baby&Child

Buy Buy Baby

JCPenney (clothes)

Target

and all baby items in my Etsy Favs

0-6 months she'll be in summer clothes (most likely), 9-12 months winter clothes


~*Things we don't have yet*~


- bloomers, diaper covers
- socks
- jackets
- no scratch mittens
- undershirts
- shoes
- leggings (white, brown, black, cream)
- pants
- sleepwear

- we are set with newborn diapers, but we don't have other various sizes (prefer Huggies)

- baby monitor

- Bumbo Baby seat- pink
- swing
- high chair
( love the swing/high chair combo one on Babys R us registry)

- diaper pail
- diaper pail liners
- portable changing pad (love the ones on Etsy)

- baby towels and wash cloths

- breast pump (or money towards one)
- bottles and nipples (4oz and 8oz)
- bottle warmer
- bottle sterilizer
- bottle brush
- milk storage bags
- bottle drying rack

- pacifiers
- baby thermometer
- nasal aspirator
- medicine dropper
- infant tylenol
- baby gas drops
- antibiotic cream
- saline nasal drops
- sunscreen

-stroller, carseat, and infant carrier (money towards it)

30 weeks!

Thursday was 30 weeks! We had a smooth Doctor's appt, and our mom's and my sis joined us for the 4D ultrasound. Here are some of the pics!

Little girl was sleeping with her hands above her head and her legs crossed, and then they all looked at me and I was laying the EXACT same way! haha

Doctor said her head is already positioned to head out- so hopefully we're on track for timing if she stays that way.


This month baby is now the size of a squash and a little over 3lbs this week! On her way to a honeydew!
I can still sleep comfortably on my stomach, no cravings, and still finding energy to go to the gym.

Thebump.com suggests breaking in the pets soon and gives some tips. I took Foxy in Kinsley's room last night and let her smell all the baby lotions and shampoos... she just thought I was weird. haha

 Here's the bump at 30 1/2 weeks:

Nursery Update

Here's just a FEW of the things my mom and mother-in-law picked up for Kinsley at the Tot Trade Consignment (can't wait to see my lil punkin IN them!):

We also got this baby bouncer for only $8!

Here's an update on the Nursery. We added the hutch, glider, and some other pieces. We are going to hang some of the frames though and paint the hutch white (at least that's the plan).

Next on the agenda is tackling the closet! We have to figure out some good organization and storage. We also will be washing all of the new clothes! We also have a few more little things for the nursery coming :) including HER!