Sleep? Whats that...

In the last few weeks I find that I cannot sleep the same at all. I mean my sleep patterns have been changing little by little but lately it takes me forever to fall asleep even when Im tired, then once Im sleeping I find that Im getting up throughout the night to use the bathroom..all the joys of pregnancy Im sure :)...I just keep telling myself that its preparing me for when the baby is here. I can't believe that in 6 short weeks he will be here! Were so excited to meet him. I think I tell Adam everyday that I just want to kiss his little face. I mean just look at it!! Even as a 3D imagine Im completely bias to how adorable he is!!

 

He's been so active during my entire pregnancy and that's ok with me because it lets me know he's in there. Even now at 2am he's wide awake. I wonder if this is a reflection of how his sleep patterns will be once hes born? Hmmm, well just have to see. At least I'll be used to being awake at night ;)

Exactly 45 days left until my due date! Keep growing my little man but hurry up so we can meet you and just smother you with kisses!! 

Week 33: he's almost here!

Baby boy Chase @ 29wks 6days

Most of our appointment he was covering his face or sucking his thumb!

A few weeks ago Adam & I went to have some 3D/4D pictures done of the baby. I just haven't had time to sit down and post them via my blog. Most of our appointment little boy Chase was covering his face with his hands and feet, and sleeping. Which is sooo not like him, since most of my days he's moving around as though he's playing on a jungle gym in my belly. So it was surprising when he deicded to take a nap during my appointment. Even now as Im typing he's moving all over my belly and I'm watching my stomach change shapes. I have to say though, I don't mind at all. I love seeing him move all around. Now that he's getting bigger- his movements are much stronger. He's been head down for about the last month and kicking into my right rib is his "thing". Whenever he's done bouncing around my belly, he usually curls up on my right side. I think about how he used to be SO small. I constantly look at our first ultra sound picture of him and think he was so tiny! Now he's about 3lbs 12oz- wow! Adam & I have been calling him our "little bug", and the theme of his nursery might have something to do with that..but not completely sure. As for his nursery here are so pictures of it so far... :) 

Our little bug's crib :)..we have his name hanging above it with a big green leaf but well have to wait until he arrives to post that picture ;)...

Changing table, and his car seat's sitting next to it..

Closet door

Dresser, and changing table... were adding another big leaf in that corner, and some curtains too.

Starting to get his closet all ready... but only putting clothes from newborn-3months since we might be moving again in the Fall..

Since taking thees pictures we've added some more things to his room. Like the big green leaf over his crib, book shelves & pictures. We decided against painting the walls since there's a chance we could be moving again this Fall. Well have to see what Adam is selected to Fly before we know for sure. So instead we used Hungry Caterpillar wall decals- which I think looks really cute! I wanted to make a Hungry Caterpillar mobile inspired by one I saw on Etsy- but Adam said there's no way his room can't have any airplanes in it- so Im looking for an airplane mobile that I can either buy or make, with the colors that match the rest of his room. Adam said he would like to take on that craft but his study/flight schedule takes up a lot of his free time, so I might start that project and have him do a few of the finishing touches for it. 

And here I am at 32 weeks... now that Im 2days away from 33 weeks, I'm posting pictures..opps!

 

32 weeks and still growing! Im going to miss my bump thats for sure but I cannot wait for our little boy to arrive- so I don't think I'll miss it too much! I haven't had any signs of the "brown line" so well see if it creeps up in the final few weeks before his arrival. I have noticed two stretch marks on each of my hips, and only this morning am I seeing a faint stretch mark on my lower right side of my belly. I know my body is changing like crazy and I don't think I'll ever be upset that I'll have stretch marks on my body, it just shows that for the last 9 months I've experienced one of the most amazing joys of life. I know July is around the corner but as it slowly approaches I can hardly wait! I think when we get down the the "final" stretch I'll barely be able to contain myself with excitement. I can't wait to meet our little man! 

Life's a Beach

The last few days have been SO much fun! My sister came to visit us on Wed. and spending time with just her has been great! We don't get to do that too often since we live so far apart now. Thursday we drove to the outlets in Foley,AL  and really just did a lot of walking and talking..we tried on some clothes but Im limited as to what actually looks good on me these days. And Adam had off on Friday and the three of us went to the beach then out to eat later that night.

Jake & Kayla, two of our close friends came to see us and will be here until Monday. It has been sooo nice to see them both especially since they will be

PCS-ing to Japan in early May. It's crazy to think that we might go 3 years without actually seeing them in person. Thank god for skype, right? At least we will be able to see each other and our new bundles of joy when they are born in a few months :).

Bump date: week 26

Is it July yet?? I know I still have some time left until our precious baby boy is here but were both getting SO excited :). I'm feeling pretty great these days but I've noticed some changes in my body this week that seem to be new.. it's not so easy to bend down to pick things up anymore, I'm starting to get some lower back pain, and my feet are already starting to swell up. Now, Im sure none of these sound too fun but I wouldn't trade feeling this way for anything. I love feeling him move around, which is doing A LOT more now than he has before. Adam can feel him move now too which is so exciting for us both! I've noticed that our baby likes to be snuggled up right in the middle of my belly, where his butt is by my belly button and his head facing down. I only know this because at almost all of my ultra sounds thats how he's positioned when they go to scan me...and that's how he's usually sitting when I'm at home too.I love when I can see my belly moving..I always say he's getting his exercise in early, as he's a very active baby already! We went for a 3D ultra sound on Sunday and its just so amazing to be able to see details of his face! We have another appointment at the end of the month when Im at 30 weeks- his cute little face will have some more fat on it and we might be able to get some more detailed photos of our little man.

My growing baby belly...

I so love the little baby inside me!

My growing baby belly :) Adam was playing around with the amazing new Nikon he got me as a Christmas/Birthday gift...and well it def. works well- and will take some beautiful pictures when the baby is here!

Baby Chase..Coming July 2012!

Here's our new little addition...Baby Chase. He or She is growing and doing just fine! In the picture the baby is 11 weeks but now the baby is 16 weeks! So the next picture the baby will be much bigger and looking much more like a baby rather than a little peanut ! Starting this week the baby will be able to hear our voices which is exciting. And lately I can feel the baby moving around inside of me...hopefully in a few weeks Adam will be able to feel the baby kicking too! Were not sure if we going to find out the sex of the baby..either way healthy is all that matters!


I was having very bad morning sickness which has seemed to pass- thank goodness! I also had kidney stones, low potassium, low protein intake, and loosing too much weight (who would have thought that would ever be a problem!!). Im going back to the DR in 2weeks to check my weight and blood. Ive been able eat a lot more than I was because Im not nauseas anymore. And can actually keep foods down now.

I know that the pregnancy will start to fly but I am so excited to meet our little baby!! Now I'm starting to show a little baby belly which I will wear proudly..even when I get stretch marks because guess what, one of the most amazing things is happening right inside of my body...a baby that we created is growing!

Belly pictures to come!

Our wedding & a new home :)

My mom & I <3

Me

Our vows- with our officiant Norm (family friend)

Sword arch

my shoes and jewelry 

bridesmaids bouquets made by Adams Aunt/Godmother!

Bridal party <3

My dress :)

Leaving the chapel

Our first dance* Everything by Michael Buble

Our wedding went was amazing. There might have been a few bumps in the day but everything worked itself out! Besides the weather being the only rainy/snowy/freezing day from Sep-Oct it managed to hold up for us to do the sword arch and exit the chapel. I think its an old wives tale that rain on your wedding day means good luck- Im pretty sure it was made up to make the bride feel better. Either way the day was perfect! And the pictures actually came out really good despite the weather. Weather ended up being the least of our worries, since my younger brother Mitchell had a very severe seizure the morning of the wedding. Thankfully Adam & John (my older brother) were there when it happened. Adam caught Mitchell as he was falling and laid him down while he seized and John went with Mitch to the ER. Jacob one of Adams good friends/groomsmen was dropping of his wife Kayla(bridesmaid) to the salon right when this was happening and he took my mom to the ER. We really lucked out on having so many great people around to help out with their support while Mitchell was in the ER. I believe everything happens for a reason. Had Mitchell seized a half hour later he would have been at the shooting range with all of the groomsmen as a pre-wedding activity (it was cancelled after the seizure occurred). Who knows what would have happened - had he seized in a shooting range. Im so thankful that he was around family when it happened. And even more thankful he was released and able to make it to the wedding because, it wouldn't have been the same without him. Regardless of the bumps in the day- everyone that was important to us was at our wedding, in good health and happiness and that's all that really matters! After our wedding Adam & I went on a short honeymoon that his parents surprised us with- we headed to The Homestead in VA. It was a beautiful historic resort, and we were able to relax and unwind! We went hiking, took long walks, had tea in the afternoon, dinner & dancing,a carriage ride, did falconry (VERY cool!) and even had a spa day which was MUCH needed and appreciated!!!

A few days later we packed up our belongings and headed to Pensacola,FL where Adam will have flight school. We decided to live in Milton,FL since Adam will have most of his training at the base over here. It will be a longer commute for now (for him) but we wont have to move again for another 2-3 yrs :). Hopefully I'll be starting school again in Jan. for an Interpreting Program (fingers crossed). Our Christmas tree is all setup, and even though the house still needs some pictures hung, and our bedroom furniture- it feels like home, were just missing the dogs! Were going to pick up Tucker and Charlie around Christmas time!