8.26.2013

Weeks 32 & 33

I can't believe my due date is approaching. I've been having minor contractions and sleeping has become a bit harder but other than that Lucas has been good. I started packing the hospital bag and getting the nursery ready. I'm sure in no time I'll be holding my little baby and our lives will change forever, of course in a magnificent way.

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks Contractions, Lucas loves to push on my bladder so I use the restroom a lot, exhaustion, out of breath, and lack of sleep

Queasy/Sick: Right now nothing in particular, I get really hungry all the time :)

Best Moments: Knowing that we are so close to the due date and soon we will be holding Lucas & of course he's constant kicks & I finally got to feel his hiccups

Belly Button: Innie/Outie

Weight Gain: About 25 lbs

Movements: Lucas loves to move a lot--especially at night time

Cravings: Coconut water, rice & beans

Ring: I can still wear it unless my hands are swollen--then I only wear my wedding band

Stretch Marks: Minor ones by my belly button

Miss Anything: Sleeping on my stomach--but soon I'll miss that unique bond between Lucas and I whenever he kicks, has hiccups and moves around.

Sleep: I sleep Ok. I tend to wake up 3-4 times

Are you showing: Yes I am, many think I'm having twins

Boy/Girl: Boy




Dress: Target (on special for $19)
Shoes: Fashion store


8.19.2013

Week 31 & Sneak Peek of the Nursery

Week 31 has been a busy one--from the three hour glucose tolerance exam, doctor appointments, meeting up with pediatricians and painting the nursery--we've been busy bees. The glucose exam was excruciating, I arrived at 8:30 a.m. and that's when the poking started. I didn't leave till 11:40 and I have to wait 3-5 days for the results.  I'm hoping everything comes out Ok otherwise I would have to meet with a dietitian and see what they recommend.  I've never had diabetes but I'm aware that some women do get gestational diabetes during their pregnancy and my biggest concern is passing it to Lucas. I'm hoping & praying for the best.

Here is my 31 week update:

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks & using the restroom A LOT!

Queasy/Sick: Nothing in particular

Best Moments: Feeling Lucas move and painting the nursery (even though I didn't paint at all but seeing the final product made me very happy)

Belly Button: Innie/Outtie

Weight Gain/Loss: I currently weight 140 lbs so I've gained 26 lbs

Movements: A lot of them

Cravings: Coconut water

Ring: I still wear it but it all depends whether or not my fingers get swollen

Stretch Marks: I actually got some minor ones close to my belly button. I'm using this & this. My sister was sweet enough to tell me "that every stretch mark I see is a testament to how much I love Lucas" <3 Isn't she the sweetest.

Miss Anything: At this moment I don't miss anything--because once he is born I will miss feeling the adorable kicks and movements & taking him with me to work and everywhere I go.

Sleep: It's becoming hard to get out of bed every time I need to use the restroom (Daniel says I look like a turtle turned upside down LOL)

How far along: 31 weeks (I'm currently 32 but I'm doing this update a week behind)

Maternity Clothes: None

Are you showing yet: Oh yes I am!

Boy or girl: Still a boy :)



Please disregard my crazy curly hair!
Here's a sneak peek to the nursery. I'm still in the process of decorating it but at least the painting part is done. I would like to thank JC and Laura Herrera for their amazing help.  JC works with Advance Custom Paint and he meant business when he painted the nursery. His level of professionalism was amazing and I would recommend him in a heart beat.  Daniel and I are beyond grateful for what they did and we are beyond happy with the outcome.  
Before Images



After Images

Measuring time!

                                       







This is what ñoño and I did while everyone else was painting--we supervised :)
Final product--I will most more pics once the nursery it's done

Color for the nursery: Sweet Baby Boy & Swan White

8.05.2013

Week 30

I'm 10 weeks away from my due date and I honestly can't believe it, amazing how time flies! I love the fact that right now I can take Lucas with me at all times but soon he will be joining us and this little guy will bring so much happiness to our family. 
We went to the District Convention in Long Beach this weekend and we had a wonderful time (below are some pics)

Symptoms: Swollen feet and hands, lack of sleep and brain fog pregnancy--I seem to forget everything!

Queasy/Sick: Soy milk

Belly Button: Innie/Outie

Weight Gain: 20 lbs

Movements: A lot of them

Cravings: Fruits & chocolate cake, ugh! :)

Wedding Ring: Still fits

Stretch Marks: None, just the linea nigra

Miss Anything: Sleeping! zzZzZ

How far along: 30 weeks

Boy or Girl: BOY :)

Are you showing: Yes I am!

I would also like to congratulate my fellow soon to be mom Kat on finding out she's having a boy! I'm beyond happy for you.

District Convention & belly rub (we were feeling Lucas kick) <3

With my two babies

Hubs and I 

With the Soler's--who are also expecting a little boy

Bellies! 



Dinner after the asamblea!! YUMM!!