Maternity Pics

We decided to be brave and use our new camera to take some maternity pictures. We've been playing around with it lately, trying to learn how to use it the right way. So after reading up on how to do some tricks we felt confident to try to attempt our own maternity shoot. Travis took all of the pictures of me and my mom was nice enough to come out and take some pictures of Travis and I.

We walked around downtown Milford looking for spots. Most of the pictures were taken under willow trees right by the river across the street from our house. I am really happy with how they turned out. I am also happy to check that off our list and have it done before I get much bigger and even more uncomfortable....especially since these were taken in 90 degree heat!;) We tried not to look like we were sweating our butts off in the pics. What do ya think?

28 Weeks!

7 months....woo-hoo!:) Just in time for all of the heat Landon has popped out even more (if that is possible) so I am feeling large and in charge these days!;) You think with all of the maternity shots that we took today that I would've thought to have Travis snap a picture for my 7 month belly shot to add to my collage...no and no....ugh....I will have him take it for me sometime this week. Stay tuned...

I have been trying to take it easy this week. It's been a little easier with the heat letting up a bit, but it is still hard for me to be out in it for long. I am also getting tired a lot faster these days. But, Landon is happy as can be in there! He loves it!:) He's is a mover, usually in the morning and after dinner....but I LOVE it!:)


How far along? 28 weeks.
Total weight gain: 20lbs!!!

Symptoms: Just plain feeling H-U-G-E!

Maternity clothes? Everything.

Best moment of this week: Hearing his heartbeat on Wednesday at my doctor's appointment. Everything sounds good and he is still measuring for October. 

Food cravings: Ice cream...vanilla with strawberries and ANYTHING with sprinkles.

What I miss: I think this week I am just missing being able to eat/drink anything that I want WHEN I want....but he is worth it!:)

What I am looking forward to: Getting the results of my glucose test....hoping to pass...they can't take away my sugar...it's ALL I have!;)

Your baby's the size of an eggplant!

Putting on layers of fat, your baby now weighs in around 1.5 to 2.5 pounds and measures about 13.6 to 14.8 inches.

your baby at 28 weeks

• She's starting to develop more fat, so her wrinkly skin will start to get smoother.
• Her lungs are mature enough that she'd probably survive if she was born now. Wow!
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27 Weeks

It hasn't been fun being pregnant during this heat wave the past week. It's like having a huge heater strapped on the front of you and it's SUPER fun sweating in places you never have before!;) I have been trying to stay cool in the AC and limit my trips outside. I am SO glad that it was cooler outside today...and by cooler I mean 85....but hey, I'll take it.

I am feeling okay this week. I've been having some cramping really low on my right side when I get up too fast or roll from my right to left side quickly when I am laying down...it's not fun. I also have been feeling REALLY full after I eat. Almost like I need to take deep breaths or something to make room...it's weird.
One more thing to report....Landon is still kicking my bladder ALL the time....it's a fun game for him!;)

Other than that, I had another doctor's appointment this week. His heartbeat was in the 140's and everything sounded good. I am still measuring for October 6th. Although, my doctor brought up something cool. She jokingly said if I can hold the baby in for an additional 5 days he could have an awesome birthday-
10-11-12. Which, would be really neat...too bad you can't pick your baby's birthday!:)


How far along? 27 weeks.
Total weight gain: Almost :gulp: 20lbs!!!

Symptoms: Just plain feeling H-U-G-E!

Maternity clothes? Everything.

Best moment of this week: Getting to hear his heartbeat.

Food cravings: Chocolate, Chocolate and MORE Chocolate!

What I miss: Los Tres Amigos Margaritas:)

What I am looking forward to: My glucose test is this week and I am hoping to PASS!:)

Your baby's the size of a rutabaga!

At 13.6 to 14.8 inches and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, she's not just getting bigger, she's getting smarter.

your baby at 27 weeks

• She's practicing inhaling and exhaling with her rapidly developing lungs.
• It's official: Baby's showing brain activity! And her brain will keep on getting more complex.
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And for fun a pic of Melissa and I from her shower today showing off our bumps!:)

Just for fun;)

Happy 4th!

It was a low key Fourth of July for us this year. I had some things that I wanted to get done around the house, so we decided to lounge around at home, get a few projects done, watch movies and BBQ some chicken and corn later in the day. We got to people watch everyone heading downtown to the parade from our deck in the morning, but were to lazy to head down ourselves...it has been harder and harder for me to handle the heat lately. Next year when Landon is here, we will definitely head down for all of the major events...they are very kid friendly....but for now we decided to enjoy our last responsibility free Fourth and be lazy!;)

Here are some pictures from the day. I spent the morning washing all of Landon's 3 & 6 month sleepers. It was a big job, but it was nice to lay it out and see what we still need. I am thinking we are pretty set on 0-3, but I need to stock up on some more 6 month and up. I still haven't washed any of his hanging "outfits" in his closet and I've decided since that would be an even bigger job I might just do it as he wears them!:)

Here are some pictures of Chuck. He has been cracking us up lately. He likes to people watch almost as much as we do!;)

He has a very rough life:)

What's this I hear about a baby brother coming soon?!

One of us and baby Landon celebrating his first Fourth of July:

Hope everyone had a great day!:)

26 Weeks!:)

6 and a half months!!! Less than 100 days now. Feels good to be under that 100 day mark. I am getting SO excited to meet our little guy. I keep having dreams about him. Holding him for the first time. I just can't wait!:)

I am feeling great. My only complaint is that he has found my bladder and loves to kick it as much as he can. Full or not, in his way or not, he loves to kick it...ugh. I never know how that its going to end, so I feel like sometimes I am running to the bathroom. Not sure if its because of where he is right now or not...but it is a little annoying!

How far along? 26 weeks.
Total weight gain: I will get the weigh in this week at my next doctor's appointment.

Symptoms: Just plain feeling H-U-G-E!

Maternity clothes? Everything.

Best moment of this week: I am pretty sure he had hiccups one night and I could feel it!:)

Food cravings: Chocolate, Chocolate and MORE Chocolate!

What I miss: Raw cookie dough.

What I am looking forward to: Hearing his heartbeat again at my next Doctor's appointment!

Your baby's the size of a head of lettuce!

She's still growing in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range, and developing her senses, features and talents!

your baby at 26 weeks

• Her eyes are forming, and his eyes will soon start to open.
• And her eyelashes are now grown, too.
• She's getting her immune system ready for life on the outside by soaking up your antibodies.
• She's taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice.
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25 Weeks and Belly Shots!:)

Yay! Finally got the belly shots taken today!:) It took a little while to figure out how to add the 6th finger in for the 6th month shot...but I think we finally figured it out so it doesn't look like I am flashing a gun with my pointer finger!;)

I found my dress for my shower yesterday!:) I have been looking for a few weeks, thought I found one at Pea in the Pod, but then my mom showed me one at Parisian yesterday and I tried it on and loved it. It's Kenneth Cole and NOT maternity, so I bought a size up. It has some stretch to it and I am *hoping* it fits in a month. I mean it's not like I am going to lay off the chocolate or anything;)...I am just counting on the dress having some give to it!:)

I honestly wish that I could be 5-6 months pregnant the entire pregnancy. The first few months are not fun, the last month or two is just plain uncomfortable, but month 5 and 6 have been a breeze. I am definitely growing each day, and it is slowly getting harder to do stuff, but I am feeling great and feeling him move a ton and I LOVE it!:) We'll talk again at the end of August...I know my feelings will change!;)

How far along? 25 weeks.
Total weight gain: DEFINITELY over 15 lbs!

Symptoms: Just plain feeling H-U-G-E!

Maternity clothes? Almost everything...still trying to rock my pre-preggo sweatpants:)

Best moment of this week: Finding a dress for my shower!

Food cravings: Honestly, ANYTHING that doesn't eat me first!

What I miss: Sushi...any and ALL kinds!

What I am looking forward to: Hearing his heartbeat again at my next Doctor's appointment!

Your baby's the size of an cauliflower!

During month six, the average fetus measures about 13.6 inches to 14.8 inches and weighs about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.

your baby at 25 weeks

• She's enjoying her new sense of equilibrium -- she now knows which way is up and which is down.
• She's growing more fat and more hair too!
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Here is what the bump is looking like at 6 months:

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Here is what I am looking like at 6 months:

The bump collage months 1-6:

24 Weeks...err...Almost 25

I totally missed the boat on the 24 week post...oops! I had a cold at the beginning of this week...which kind of sucked, but, by Wednesday I was feeling better. Then it was time to catch up on everything else around here!!!! But, I am officially 6 months!!! Pictures to come soon...

I am feeling really HUGE lately, but, Landon has been moving like CRAZY, so if I have to get bigger to feel him more then that is fine by me! I also had a really strange craving this week...ham, chive cream cheese and pickles...yes, all together....I can't say that I HAVE EVER had all of those things together before...but it was delicious!:)

Travis has been really good about rubbing my back everyday and running to any and every fast food place to get me all of the things that I HAVE TO HAVE at 9, 10, 11 at night. What can I say? He is the best, plus I always blame it on the fact that it's what his son wants to eat!;)

How far along? 24 weeks.
Total weight gain: DEFINITELY over 10 lbs!

Symptoms: Just plain feeling H-U-G-E!

Maternity clothes? Almost everything...still trying to rock my pre-preggo sweatpants:)

Best moment of this week: Having Trav feel Landon a bunch on Father's Day!

Food cravings: Honestly, ANYTHING that doesn't eat me first!

What I miss: Just any and every alcohol in general!;)

What I am looking forward to: Hearing his heartbeat again at my next Doctor's appointment!

your baby's the size of a cantaloupe!

Your 10.5-to-11.8-inch fetus weighs about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces and every week she gets closer and closer to being ready to survive (and thrive!) in the outside world.

your baby at 24 weeks

• Her see-through skin is gradually becoming more opaque.
• And it's got a new pink glow, thanks to the small capillaries that have recently formed.
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Landon's Nursery!!!!!

Okay, here are the pictures that I have been promising!!! We got the crib and the changer/dresser this week. Long story short, Buy Buy Baby not only delivered it for free, but they set it up for free, so that was a major score for us!:)

We went with a white convertible crib (that will eventually turn into toddler bed and then a full size bed) and  a 6 drawer dresser that has a changer on top for now. We are really happy with how they look. Our glider is white wood with a chocolate suede cover that we found at Target.

Our (ahem...discontinued after we registered for it) bedding is from Buy Buy Baby. We love it, the only downside is it came with a lamp and changing pad cover that matched the bedding set, but other than that, not one matching wall hanging, pillow etc. EXISTS out there. So, I had to brainstorm ways to make some matching decor. I ended up covering several different sized canvases in the coordinating receiving blankets. Then I purchased an EXTRA bumper, cut out the owl/leaves/snail and added it to the wall art. Then I took the rest of the remaining bumper and covered it with more matching receiving blankets and added a leftover owl and snail to make pillows. Oh, and we painted letters and added his name above his crib!:)

Here is where we are so far:
What do you think?