29 weeks, Baby Shower #1 and some fears!!

Busy...busy...busy...Girl. Haven't been updating like I should - by the time I get home and get my feet up, I am nearly falling asleep. So I will try to recap what has been going on the last few weeks.

Dr Appointments @ 29 weeks: Well, had a Doctor appointment on October 22nd. I was 28 weeks 6 days. The doctor walks in and says.....hmmmm 7 lbs huh. I had gained 7 lbs in 4 weeks. I was a bit bummed. He didn't want me to gain more than 15 for the entire pregnancy - and I am up to 13 according to his measurements. One thing I have noticed the last 2 weeks (which I told him) I am bouncing between weights. I am +5 lbs one day, and -5 lbs the next. It is crazy!! Anyway, I have felt VERY hungry recently, so I think I am going to try and start packing some snacks to eat during the day and hopefully keep from pigging out at supper. Also, when he was measuring me, I am suppose to be between 28 and 29 cm - and I was 32 cm !!! Which means that I may be having a big baby - not a surprise, but they are going to watch me. If I continue to measure big, they will do an ultrasound to check the size and make sure everything is OK. I am really hoping to have 'normal' size baby, but doubt I will get it. With the big babies in my family - hubby's size - and other things against us, sounds like we will be having a big - or long- baby. here is a picture of me at 29 weeks, and after my shower....so I was pooped!

Cramer/Brown Shower 10-24-2009: My side of the family had our baby shower yesterday. It was very cute. They took the farm theme for the nursery and ran with it. I loved it! There was a cute hand made cake, clothesline, and we even drank out of Mason Jars!! I am not a very good gift receiver, or at being the center of attention. This is very awkward when the shower is being thrown for you!! I am use to being the one in the back making sure everyone else is taken care of, pouring drinks, etc - so it was a bit weird for me. It was nice to see everyone. Some of the guests I hadn't seen in a while, so it was nice. I got a lot of good gifts, and a few of the BIG ones I needed. We got our travel system, so we will be able to bring the baby home...which is good, and we got our bedding! So we have the crib, and bedding, just waiting on the mattress to complete that part.

This brings us to my recent fears. Other than my baby being really big - requiring me to go early - but the nursery part is killing me. I'm afraid that we won't get the things we need before the baby is here. I do have 2 more showers, and Christmas, but I am afraid to wait on the big things that have to be ordered - especially since I am due 2 weeks after Christmas. Typically shipping takes 2 weeks, and then we have to put it together. I still don't have a dresser - so I can't put clothes away. I don't have a changing table yet, so I can't even use that for clothes either. For those of you that don't know, I am a planner, and to have things sitting in bags and totes on the floor is killing me. Tim keeps telling me that it will be OK, and that we will purchase the few big things we need after our showers to relieve my fears, and then others can get me the little stuff. I am just freaking right now - as usual - and will get over it. I am sure things will take care of themselves - and there is really no reason for my worry, but I can't help it.

Anyway, I gotta go to the Bengal Barn and watch the game. Yes I am a Bengal Fan, and this season has not been good for my blood pressure - but that is for another blog!!

Later!

♥ Jessica & Brady ♥

Baby loves and worries....

Well, recently had my Dr. Appt - I am measuring 28 CM at 25 weeks. Dr was very happy with everything, and the heartbeat was strong. Well, the last few days, Brady (aka little bean) hasn't been kicking like he was. So this, of course, had me worried. I know babies have their slow days, but I just can't help but to worry. -

~~Back Story: My Aunt lost her son at 38 weeks. She went in to see if she could be induced (her 4th baby) and was having less than normal movements. the went to check the heartbeat, and it was gone. I went to the hospital with my mom, aunts, uncles, and grandparents to be with her. That was one of the worst days of my life. Holding the beautiful little baby that will never be with us again. My Aunt was one of those mothers that followed everything to the letter. No caffeine (even chocolate) little sugar, - all the stuff that they say you should, and shouldn't do - she was on top of it, and still lost her little one. We had a funeral and a burial for the little angel, and still think of him as part of the family. Our family angel that looks over us every day.

So, for that reason, I get a little worried when I don't have any movement. I went from having the jumpy belly - where you could actually see my belly moving, to next to nothing, but maybe a kick every5 hours. I am sure the kicks will get more and more the farther along I get, but that will be fine. Brady has kept me up at night with the kicks, but it is alright. Every kick reminds me to be thankful.

Anyway, Brady has picked up in the movement area, so hopefully he will keep it up. I am trying not to worry, but it is hard sometimes.

Well, the registries are done- at least as done as I am going to get them. I am sure I didn't register for everything I needed, but with all the experienced mommies out there, I am sure they will have me covered. Two of the people I work with have brought me their baby boy clothes - total of 5 trash bags full. Once of the babies was born in April, and the other was born in October. The April baby was bigger, while the October was small, so I have a nice mixture of clothes to separate. I need to wash and separate all the clothes, but have no dresser to put them away, so I am waiting on that. Killing me, but I am trying.

In closing - since I haven't posted a pic in a while, I thought I should. This was at 25 weeks, and after a big dinner at the Lodge. I stuffed myself, and it was good. So Brady was at his limits, and was not a happy camper to share the room in there with my full belly.

Well, I'm pooped, and going to go to bed soon. Tim has a Flag Football Game in the morning, and a house warming party later that day. So we will be busy.

G'Night

♥ J & Brady ♥

Updates...

Sorry I haven't been on recently. We are getting into the busy time of the season with my family, plus I have been stressing about this whole Baby Registry thing. Not to mention, Tim is back in school, playing Flag Football with the church, and the Masonic Lodge has started up, so we got that too.

Anyway, the whole baby registry thing is making me pull my hair out. I decided to register at Babies R' Us, Target, and Walmart. That way, I can hit all the different price ranges, areas, etc. Well, furniture was my biggest worry. I wanted something that was sturdy, good quality, but not expensive. Asking a bunch I know. Well, Babies R Us had good quality, but I thought it was over priced. So I went to Target. The only thing is, Target only has 2 cribs on the floor - which have been cut in half so they are no wider than a clothes basket - and they are up on a shelf. So the only resolution is online. I got into reading the Reviews - which has mixed info. Some people hate it, say the furniture is crap, and falls apart. Others say that they have used it for all 3 kids. well, 2 weeks later - I finally pick a color and group....lo and behold - it is unavailable the next day...GAH!! So I am still trying to fix that issue. Plus, Target doesn't have a lot of baby stuff in store - it is all online. So a majority of the stuff would have to be bought online. Which is OK for most - but I have family who do not even have computers, let alone purchase online. So I figured the big stuff, someone would get online, and the rest could be worked with in person. So I start a baby registry at Walmart by the Dayton Mall since we left Babies R US at that time. They have the scanner, and a computer for the registry. Well, I decide to go back to the Walmart in Xenia, and I am told that they don't do the registry, you have to do it online. WHAT!!! you are Walmart for goodness sake. First I can't get Maternity stuff there, no body pillows, now no baby registry at certain stores. Again - some of my family do not own computers....HELLO!!!

So, I am afraid that Babies R Us may win out. Hopefully those in our family who cannot drive to the Dayton Mall, and do not have computers, will decide what to purchase, and if I get duplicates - so be it. I will deal with the returns later. I was going to go to Babies R Us today after work, but due to major traffic back ups, I decided to go home. Looks like I will be getting up Saturday Morning and heading to Babies R Us while Tim is running a 10K in Fairborn, then meeting him @ the football game. I am ready for this part to be done! It wasn't this hard when I registered for the wedding....sheesh!

I haven't posted any belly pics yet - every time I think about it, I have already gotten into comfy clothes, so the pics wouldn't be very good. By the way, Tim finally felt the baby kick. We were laying in bed, and I laid in my back to stretch, and Brady was doing the conga in there. So I grabbed Tim's hand and put it on my belly. What does he say....'Is that the baby?'..ahhhh...yes it is the baby. what else would it be? Sheesh! It did kinda make him take notice a bit more. Not to say he hasn't been touching the belly and stuff, but he tends to do it more now, and doing a little belly shake to see if he will kick again. It is cute, and I am loving it.

Anyway, just thought I would update everyone. We are doing good, growing, and doing great. I am sure I will be on here more once the registry thing is over.

Thanks
♥ J & Brady ♥