Blogmas: Pregnancy Update

Advent Activity: Christmas Craft

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

I think today we will finish our coffee filter snowflakes. This was a simple art project, take a coffee filter spray it down with water then drop food coloring on it. Give your toddler a paintbrush to "paint" in the food coloring. Set aside to dry, cut out snowflakes. Mackenzie loves to paint so this was a great activity for her. 

Here is a pregnancy update, along with how my NST's are going.

How far along: 36 weeks.

Gender: Girl!! Ainsley!

Weight gain: 35 lbs, food is my enemy this week.

Maternity clothes: Yes, I found 50 cent maternity shorts, I could not pass them up. If you read yesterday's post you already know I am quite proud of this find. 

Stretch marks: yes bleh. Still need to try those oils

Belly button in or out: neither. I don't have a belly button anymore.

Sleep: Not good. I think because it is getting colder, my hips hurt.

Best moment this week: Reduced hours at work have been super nice!!

Miss anything: Getting up easily. I take Max to the library every week and they have a play time, on the floor. Moving station to station is challenging. 

Cravings: Nothing in particular, I am seriously always hungry though.  

Queasy or sick: No

Looking forward to: I don't even know, lots of things. I am trying to just enjoy the moments. 

So as you know my first NST (non stress test) did not go very good. I have found since then the best way to get Ainsley to move is to play her music and the wiggles come out. Specifically "Alive" and "Brighter" from Hillsong Young and Free. Well, this past visit she got stubborn, she has to be Mondo's girl. They strap a heart monitor to my belly to record the baby's heart, to pass the test she needs to kick and have a raised heart rate. This time she decided to kick the heart monitor and at one point completely push against the monitor so it could not record her heartbeat. OMG! Silly girl, we went in to get a ultrasound and since I didn't have a great recorded heartbeat they checked her breathing and she did good. So at least this test did not take as long and went over really well. Now I need to figure out how to keep her away from the monitor. HAHA!!

Although I am done with these tests and really am looking forward to enjoying my baby, she can keep on cooking. I know she is easier to take care of in the belly then out!

Don't forget to enter to win the leggings, I will even ship to whoever wins. So out of towners enter!!

Tomorrow I am posting my mommy to be wish list!!

See you then!

Blogmas day 2: Pregnancy Update 34 weeks

I did forget to add yesterday I plan on doing a Christmas scripture advent with Mackenzie. Each night we will read scriptures about Jesus' birth. Yesterday was John 1:1-5

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.

Today is: Isaiah 9:2-7

2 The people walking in darkness
    have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
    a light has dawned.
3 You have enlarged the nation
    and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
    as people rejoice at the harvest,
as warriors rejoice
    when dividing the plunder.
4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,
    you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
    the bar across their shoulders,
    the rod of their oppressor.
5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle
    and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,
    will be fuel for the fire.
6 For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
    there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice and righteousness
    from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this.

I invite you to join us as we read these scriptures each day!

Yesterday for Blogmas Max and I had a dance party! It was so fun and she loved the freeze game. Whenever the music stopped she would put her hands up and say "freeze". HAHA!! Today's activity is too bake goodies. It is my birthday and I want goodies. We will start off with some red velvet pancakes and then I have to run off to a couple of doctor appointments and after nap we will make some cookies!! Mackenzie's favorite place to be is in the kitchen helping cook!! Here is a quick update!!

The weeks are just flying by, every time I blink a new week has gone by. 

Just last week I was driving to go pick up my husband, Max was in the car and she starts blabbing about baby sister in mommy's tummy. I chimed in saying, "Mackenzie in 8 weeks (at that time) you can hug and kiss baby sister, she will be here." Mackenzie responded; "hug baby sister?" I said; "Sure, thing baby. She won't be in mommy's tummy forever." Mackenzie then started to babble about something else. I was telling my husband the story after we picked him up, he interrupted and said "8 weeks!!!" I said "Honey, she is 50 days away." He sat there shocked doing the math in his head; "Wow! that's not far away." I just laughed. So, yes baby Ainsley will be here in less than 50 days!! I am not done being pregnant, she is easier to contain and care for in the tummy. I am done with the discomfort and lack of mobility. I went to Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 with a couple of girlfriends. Man, those seats are uncomfortable (which none prego, I like to think they are comfy) and at the end of the movie from sitting straight up and down my feet were swollen! Ugh! I am patient though, she can keep baking for 6 more weeks!!

How far along: 34 weeks.

Gender: Girl!! Ainsley!

Weight gain: 33 lbs, food has been a major weakness lately.

Maternity clothes: Yes, I found my favorite jeans from when I was prego with Max making for a good day!

Stretch marks: Still putting on my cream. A friend recommended some oils, I plan on trying those out soon!!!

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: Hasn't been as good. Although no need for naps lately. Having a pillow between my knees helps with the hips and one under the belly helps with the pain from the weight. I plan on getting a body pillow soon, just every time I go shopping I forget to get one. HAHA!!   

Best moment this week: Seeing Mockingjay was definitely a highlight!! Of course yummy turkey on Thanksgiving!! Lasting for 12 hours on Black Friday was huge!! I rewarded myself with pedi and oreo mcflurry!! I can't believe I lasted the whole time!! Got some good deals too!

Miss anything: I work outside and to make it doable I have some great coveralls. They barely fit and the extra layer makes moving extra difficult, I can't wait until moving is easy again. 

Cravings: Not really, I just like eating bad for me food. 

Queasy or sick: No, I did have an actual sick spell one morning a couple of weeks ago. That wasn't fun! Other than that all good!

Looking forward to: Christmas!! Most of my shopping is done and it's so nice to be able to relax and not worry about fitting in shopping time. We still have some crazy schedule stuff coming up so I will take it easy in the meantime. 

Don't forget to enter the Lularoe legging giveaway. Here is the link for the giveaway and yesterday's blogmas!!

Dorinda

Pregnancy Update and Baby Name Reveal

How far along: 30 weeks I will be updating every 2 weeks now because that is when I have doctor appointments. Yay, for more updates!! Boo for more Doctor visits. 

Gender: Girl!! Name posted below

Weight gain: 28 lbs. Kept the extra pounds off the past 2 weeks. Although with Halloween and our Anniversary I have been eating more candy. I better get my game in check before Christmas and all those goodies!!

Maternity clothes: Yes, I haven't bought anything new lately.

Stretch marks: Still putting on my cream. I haven't noticed any disappear, I am thinking of using coconut oil too?

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: Fine, hips are a little sore so, I do notice more tossing and turning. Naps are back. 

Best moment this week: Getting more ultrasound pictures!! She cooperated this time and we got a good face shot. 

Miss anything: Moving with ease. Everything is so difficult, bending over, getting up off the floor. Heck, just getting up.

Cravings: Not really

Queasy or sick: No

Looking forward to: So much! This weekend we are taking Mackenzie to Disney on Ice!! Thanksgiving, Black Friday, my birthday, Christmas. Did you know baby number 2 is less than 70 days away!!!!

Mackenzie 28 weeks on left   Baby 2 30 weeks on right

Here comes the big name reveal!!

Just for kicks and giggles here is my failed attempt at getting Mackenzie to reveal the information!!

I am not jealous of photographers, especially ones who do kids. It is not easy getting a toddler to cooperate!!

This makes Kim our Name Bracket winner with 84 points!!

Thank you to everyone who played!!