nine months of bob

physically: he is so dang big! he doesn't have a doc appt till next month, but i am guessing he's 18+ pounds and maybe 29 inches. love love love my big boy.

teeth: 6 teeth. 2 more on the way out.

eats: everything. doesn't turn down anything at all right now. such a chunk.

sleeps: in the crib. 7pm-6am. naps are all over the place right now because of teething. ugh! 

wears: still fits in 6-9 month clothing as well as a few 12 month shirts. i guess it depends on where the clothing is from. 

loves: being chased on the rug while crawling, and playing with cars. such a boy already! 

hates: having his clothing taken off as well as diaper changes. also dislikes being taken out of the bath.

vocally: he babbles so much. he also says dada, and "yea yea yea yea yea." 

this coming week on tuesday he has a doctor appt with a specialist at children's hospital. i don't want to get into it too much here, but just send positive thoughts his way. (promise he's okay) 

8 months of bob

physically: he is so big! weight:17lbs 12oz  height:27.5 inches

teeth: this past month has pretty much been hell. teething non stop. he has 2 that came in on top, and there is two more coming in on top as well as two more coming in the bottom. so. many. teeth.

eats: fruit and veg purees. doesn't really turn down any thing i offer. and has started eating some "big people foods". we've done noodles, sausage,toast, and he even grabbed a cookie out of my hand to take a bite.

sleeps: still in his crib. sleeping 7-6:30. with the teething we've been having some rough nights. waking up an hour after being put down. and sometimes waking up around 4ish crying. my poor guy :(

wears: 6-9 month clothing still. i have a feeling he may stay this size for a while.

loves: playing with all of his toys, loves jumping in the jumper, walking around outside while being held, and mimicking mommys silly noises.

hates: being in the stroller right now. he cries after we start moving in it.

vocally: lots of babbling, mimicking noises mommy makes, and making some new squeal noises.

bob is now crawling all over the place. it's crazy! he moves so so fast all over the place.can't really leave him anywhere. he also finally is getting some top teeth. i can't help but to feel a little bit sad. he seems so grown up to me now. no more gummy smiles. he still is super cute though.

bob had a flu shot today. he actually did really well. cried for about 5 seconds if that and was done. back to smiles and giggles. total relief. i thought he would scream and cry a lot like he normally does. 

6 months of bob!

physically: he is so big now! my arms hurt when i hold him for long periods of time. i've also had to adjust the straps on the car seat twice now. crazy crazy.

teeth: he has TWO teeth now. TWO! both came at once. and i think there is more on the way. lots of drool! and lots of chewing. on everything.

eats: this kid LOVES food. he is currently eating puree'd foods but i also give him little snack crackers every meal as well. his favorite puree'd food so far is mangos. this kid has mangos everyday and can't seem to get enough of it. 

sleeps: bob is doing really well. sleep training last month was the best decision ever. he goes down at 7pm and usually sleeps till 7. we just moved so he's been having a few rough nights and waking up earlier than he should. theres been a handful of 4:30-5am mornings. ugh.

wears: this kid is now in 6 month clothing. i packed away all this 3-6 month stuff because all the onesies and tshirts were too small. i want him to stop! stay little forever bob. 

loves: he loves eating (especially mangos). t.v in the mornings. his dad making him laugh. mj kitty. 

hates: i don't know that he has any hates right now. i'm trying to think of something, and i don't think there is anything.

vocally:he is babbling so much these days. he makes the loudest noises. it's the best. 

so much has happened in this past month. in addition to bob growing like a weed, we bought a house! so exciting. we officially moved all our stuff in yesterday. now we are working on unpacking, and making our homestead more comfortable. 

37 weeks!!! oh and merry christmas!

how far along: 37 weeks!!!!!! 3 weeks left! up until october i would be considered full term now, but now full term isn't until 39 weeks i believe. so no celebrating full term this week. we do get to celebrate christmas today though! merry christmas to everyone!!

total weight gain: 37 pounds. eek! i will get into this at the end of all this.

baby is the size of: a stalk of swiss chard.

miss anything: my pre-pregnancy weight. getting out of bed with ease. sleeping. lately my sleep has been terrible. no matter what pillow i use, what position i'm in i can't get comfortable. it takes me forever to fall asleep, and then i end up waking up really groggy. i know they say you don't get much sleep with a newborn, but at least i will be able to get comfy when i'm no longer pregnant.

cravings: nothing really right now stands out to me. i mean i always want donuts, but that was a craving i had before i was even pregnant. you know that question people ask " if you were stranded on a deserted island, what one food would you have with you?" well mine will always be donuts. always. nom nom nom. (ok now i really want one)

belly button in or out: out!

looking forward to: good sleep, being able to exercise, having a glass of wine once in a while, and my son being able to meet all our friends kiddos. 

best moment this week: nothing really great happened this week. i actually got some shitty news this week.

maternity clothes: yup. that and big pajamas. also my husbands shirts. 

labor symptoms: none!

so this week. eh. i started noticing last thursday some pretty bad swelling in my legs, ankles and hands. i tried to ignore it until friday, which then i could no longer do. by the time i was done volunteering i could barely walk. my ankles were so swollen i literally couldn't bend them to walk. when i got home i took my blood pressure and it was really high but i waited till my ob appointment until monday to talk to the doc about it. turns out i am border lining preeclampsia. eh! i need to monitor my blood pressure everyday, twice a day as well as when i am feeling icky. i'm not officially on bed rest yet, but i need to take it extremely easy and not do anything to crazy. along with the high blood pressure and swelling, i gained 8 pounds in the past two weeks. she says it's probably water weight from the preeclampsia. eh! just when i thought i was in the clear, and all my uti's were gone, as well as the kidney stones this happens. i haven't had an easy pregnancy at all. but i am still very grateful that i haven't had any MAJOR problems with my little bean. i know the preeclampsia is really bad, but as long as my son is born healthy, all of this will have been worth it. i can't wait to be a mama. 

on another note, merry christmas!!!!! my husbands family is coming up minus two of his sisters lara & rachael. then my mother and step father are also coming up. we will make a ham and some "fixins" and take it easy. probably watch cheesy christmas movies. so yea. today should be nice. what is everyone doing for christmas? i hope everyone has a really lovely day today. it's crazy to think that next year at this time, we will be celebrating with our son! i really am so very excited to start our own traditions with our family. 

36 weeks!!!!

how far along: 36 weeks!!! holy cow! 4 weeks left! time is really going fast now, especially with the holidays coming up!

total weight gain: 30 pounds!!

baby is the size of: romaine lettuce! 

miss anything: being able to wear my wedding rings. i'm starting to swell up and can't wear my rings :(

cravings: totally was craving a burger and shake! lucky for me, the hubs and i went out to lunch with our awesome friends jenny and joseph and greyson to a yummy burger place. i got a bbq burger and an oreo shake. both were equally amazing. nom nom nom.

belly button in or out:  out!

looking forward to: no more swollen ankles, bending over with ease, and holding my baby boy in my arms. i really want to meet this kid.

best moment this week: well there is a few!!!! got a call today saying my strep-b test came back negative. woot woot. we had lunch today with our sweet friends, which it's been way too long since we've gone out for a mid day lunch. the hubs and i got some new bedding which is always exciting. we haven't bought new bedding in forever!!!! so that's nice.

maternity clothes: yup.

labor symptoms: totally thought i was in labor last night. had waves of pain coming and going, my body evacuated everything in it (sorry if that's tmi), and yesterday was the first day my swelling got really bad. but after going on a long walk the waves of pain stopped. so my body totally faked me out. maybe it's a sign that he's coming soon? only time will tell i guess. as long as he doesn't come on christmas i'll be happy. 

34 weeks!!!!!

how far along: 34 weeks!i can't believe there is only 6 weeks left. so exciting.  the more and more i feel him move around in there, the more excited i get to meet him.

total weight gain: 28 pounds!

baby is the size of: a cantaloupe

miss anything: sleeping on my belly, sleeping on my right side, and picking things up with ease. i also miss taking baths. i've probably taken a handful since preggo, but i am always afraid that the water is too hot and that it's hurting the baby.

cravings: today i am having a major craving for a burger, fries, and a birthday cake milkshake.  who wants to go to the counter burger with me?

belly button in or out: out :)

looking forward to: my family coming up this sunday, my sweet friend jenny coming over on saturday to help finish up the nursery, and christmas!!

best moment this week: getting to babysit our friends baby last night! i love that kid so much, and it was nice being able to see my husband interact with a baby. it was really sweet.

maternity clothes: yup. also i think being in pajamas all day is my favorite thing ever.

labor symptoms:  nope!

i have been feeling pretty great this last week! i finally passed the kidney stones, which hurt, but now there is no pain so that's nice.  today i'm super tired for some reason.  eh! no amount of laying down has given me energy.  but that's okay. hopefully i get some sleep tonight.

oh! oh! oh! i also went to target this week, and got little bean his first christmas decoration. i want to get him a new ornament every year. i wrote the date on the tag with his name on it that way we will be able to remember which year it came from. ah! love starting traditions with my family.

next week is also the big week where i find out about my placenta previa! hopefully my placenta has moved, and i will be able to have a vaginal delivery. i really don't want to have a c-section in fear of a rough recovery. so send good thoughts my way! my appointment is on wednesday with the specialist, then i have a normal ob appointment on thursday where i will also be tested for strep-b. crossing my fingers all goes well at those two appointments next week!!!

33 weeks!!!!!

how far along: 33 weeks!!!!! insane!

total weight gain: 27 pounds

baby is the size of: a pineapple. anyone ready the pregnancy chicken?  this week they poked fun of that size comparison. it was pretty funny.

cravings: i didn't think i was craving anything until i woke up from my nap and smelt the ribs in the crock pot.  now i am def. craving bbq, and watching the clock closely for 6:30pm!

belly button in or out: out

looking forward to: sleeping normally again

best moment this week: my AMAZING best friend, and another really lovely friend of mine threw me the most amazing baby shower.  i feel so loved!

maternity clothes:  yup

labor symptoms: nope.  

i had the most lovely baby shower this weekend! oh boy was it nice! i will write a separate post all about it once my sweet niece emails me all the photos from it.  my niece is 11, and is in a yearbook class taking photos of the band for her middle school yearbook.  she offered to photograph my baby shower while she was up here.  such a sweetheart! 

the hubs and i are getting really excited for little bean. only 7 more weeks and he'll be here! yayay!  today at my ob appointment she said he is measuring at 35 weeks, but we will get all the good details at the big ultrasound appointment in 2 weeks. i can't wait for that appointment.  that's also the appointment where we will find out if my placenta has moved.  i really hope it has!!!!

32 weeks!!!!!!!!

how far along:  32 weeks!!! ahhhh! 8 weeks left, 8 months pregnant!!!!!!

total weight gain:  25+ pounds! looks like i swallowed a basketball

baby is the size of: a honeydew

miss anything: sleep! sleep is getting rough.  i've missed sleep this entire time pretty much, but even more so lately.

cravings:  salad. salad big time!!!!

belly button in or out: out!!!!!

looking forward to:  my baby shower which is this saturday!!! also, looking forward to seeing my bestie! she is coming into town tomorrow from atlanta.  woot woot!

best moment this week:  i went to a good friends wedding this past sunday.  such a beautiful wedding.  she did an amazing job decorating for the reception. everything was diy! we had a blast seeing them get married, as well as hanging with some of our favorite people!

maternity clothes:  yup

labor symptoms: well.....

last week was a pretty stressful week.  i had a doctor appointment on wednesday, where they found some blood in my urine(tmi i know). at that point i had no symptoms of a uti or anything like that. around thursday evening, i started having what felt like lower back contractions, followed by having to pee every 30 seconds.  i felt miserable.  i ended up calling my ob, who then put me on some antibiotics which didn't work.  saturday came around and i was still super uncomfortable, so i was put on a different kind of antibiotics which did work.  and now i am feeling so much better thankfully.  it's one thing to have a baby resting on your bladder, but when you have uti on top of that it sucks. 

anywhoo! my bestie comes into town tomorrow which should be fun! luckily this time it won't be extremely hot while she is here.i have some of the greatest friends in the world.  i feel so lucky! can't wait to see everyone on saturday.  anywhoo, i need to get off the computer so i can start getting ready for dinner.  we have some friends coming over for supper! they are bringing us pho (yay!!!!)  

31 weeks!!!!!!!!!!

how far along:  31 weeks!!!! i can't believe there is only single digits weeks left.  9 more! I can't believe how soon our little man will be here.  i have such a strong love for him already.  i can't wait to meet him.

total weight gain:  25+ pounds, and i am measuring at 32 weeks.  so thats good!!!! 

baby is the size of:  a coconut

miss anything:  bending down with ease.  i'm at the point now that when i drop something, i just leave it in hopes someone else picks it up.  too much work to do it myself.

cravings:  nothing really.  

belly button in or out:  out!

looking forward to:  meeting out little man.  only 9 weeks to go give or take.  

best moment this week:  my mom bought us a car seat which was awesome.  super excited.  also my family is coming up tomorrow.  my dad, grandmother, aunt, and one of my uncles.  they are bringing us some baby gifts, as well as taking us to lunch which will be nice.  since they won't be able to make it up the weekend of my shower, and i most likely won't be driving down to san diego to see them until after bean is born it will be good to see them now. i spent a lot of time cleaning my apartment yesterday and getting ready for them come.  this is the only apartment that my family has ever visited.  well besides my dad who helped us move here.  he's actually helped me move into every apartment that i've ever lived in.  such a great guy. 

maternity clothes:  yup

labor symptoms:  well.none to my knowledge.  today i went to my normal ob appointment. it wasn't an appointment with the specialist so we still don't know the status of my previa.  but at the appointment today we did find some blood in my urine ( sorry if that's tmi).  i'm hoping it's nothing more than a uti or something like that, and not a sign of pre-term labor.  i haven't had any other symptoms whatsoever. not for a uti or for preterm labor.  so i really hope it's just nothing.  crossing my fingers everything is fine.  i should be getting a call i'm assuming within the next few days with some lab results.

so like i said before i am super excited to see my family tomorrow.  they are driving up from san diego.  being preggo and being stuck in the car for long amounts of time is awful.  so it's nice that they are making the drive up here with some baby gifts.  after this i probably won't see them until after january.  so it will be nice to catch up and have lunch.

also a dear friend of ours is getting married this coming weekend.  we've both known her for probably around 10ish years.  we will drive on sunday up to santa margarita which is exciting. i can't wait for their wedding.

back to some baby talk.... bean moves ALL the time.  it's crazy. i love being able to feel him move all the time.  especially when i'm talking or singing to him. i use to feel like a crazy person talking and singing to him, but now that he moves when i do it, i don't feel as crazy.  

anywhoo i will stop gabbing.  i know i'm not that interesting.  i just have a lot to gab about.  im gonna grab some snacks, a big bottle of water, and relax.  

9 weeks left!!! aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

29 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!

how far along:  29 weeks!!!! this time is fllllyyyyyiiinnnggg by!

total weight gain:  20+ pounds.  my scale isn't working so it's hard to tell the exact weight.

baby is the size of:  a butternut squash!

miss anything: i miss the days when i didn't have sciatica pain. this pain sure is terrible.

cravings:  purple potato stew. i got a recipe from a very sweet lady, and i prepped it for the crock pot.  i really want to eat it.

belly button in or out:  out! all the way!

looking forward to : january! i really want to meet this little guy!  

best moment this week:  coming home from paris! we had an amazing time there.  i mean amazing!  but it was nice to come home to our bed, and our cats, and our things.  

maternity clothes:  yup!  but i actually found a shirt that fits that isn't a maternity shirt.  i also got this amazing suede skirt from a thrift store.  super comfy, and it's not a maternity skirt!

labor symptoms:  none!

yesterday late afternoon we got home from paris!!! my wonderful dad came up from san diego to pick us up from the airport.  he did tons of repairs on my car when we were gone.  he's such a great guy.  so after getting back to our apartment,  we ordered some pizza.  adam, my dad, his dad, and i all vegged out while watching the news.  then adam and i passed out around 6:30pm.  we could barely stay awake.  i will write all about paris in a separate blog.  

28 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!

how far along:  28 weeks!!!! third trimester!!!woo-hoo!! in the homestretch!!! 

total weight gain: 20+ pounds (give or take)

baby is the size of:  an eggplant

miss anything:  bending down to pick things up with ease.

cravings:  nothing really

belly button in or out:  out!

looking forward to:  finishing our nursery!

best moment this week:  arriving in paris!!!!!!!!  

maternity clothes: it's the only thing i fit in!

labor symptoms:  none!

this has been an amazing week!! my husband and i arrived in paris, france last thursday and have been having an amazing time ever since we've been here.  we have explored our neighborhood, went to two museums and have eaten lots of food.  we've done a lot more but i am kind of brain dead from all the walking we did today.  i'll have to dedicate a specific blog to tell you all about our trip.  we still have a week left!!!!!

as for the pregnancy i am finally in my third trimester!!!!!  holy crap! only 84 days left.  time is flying by!  as much as i want to meet our little bean in january i am sure i will miss being pregnant.  today we walked over to a museum, and then got some cupcakes to celebrate the fact that i am in my third trimester now.  i haven't had a chance to eat one yet but i am looking forward to gobbling one up once i am done writing this.  

well i am off to enjoy my cupcakes (yes i got myself two) and then to lay down for a little bit.  next week i will tell all about my trip!!!!  

xoxo

27 weeks!!!!!!!

how far along: 27 weeks!!!

total weight gain: 20+ pounds

baby is the size of: head of cauliflower 

miss anything:  sleep, laying on my stomach, and i also miss how easy it was to do everything pre-pregnancy!

cravings:  nothing really.  

belly button in or out:  out!!!!!!!!

looking forward to: decorating the nursery, and paris!!!!!! we leave tomorrow for our amazing honeymoon/ babymoon! i can't wait!

best moment this week:  packing for our paris trip! feeling our little bean hiccup! this morning was the first time i've felt his little hiccups, and wow what an amazing feeling it was.

maternity clothes:  maternity clothes are all that's comfy!  i made the mistake of packing it all on monday for our trip which we leave for tomorrow.  so i have been suffering in things that don't quite fit for the past two days.  agh!

labor symptoms:  none.  

oh my!!!!  i can't believe this week is finally here.  it's the week both my and my husband have been waiting for all year!  we are going to paris!!!!!!!! it's our long awaited honey moon trip and now our baby moon as well.  i am very much looking forward to going, especially because it's a place i've never been.  i'm looking forward to exploring the city, as well as eating tons of yummy good!  i think i am the most excited about the food.  is that bad?!  :)  we are going for eleven days which is great.  a good break from busy los angeles.  

well i am off to nap.  woke up way too early this morning for a doctor appt.  i will be updating from paris!!

au revoir 

  xoxoxo

26 weeks!!!!!!

how far along: 26 weeks!!!! i can't believe that i am almost in my 3rd trimester.  this pregnancy is flying by so quickly.  it's insane.  i feel like it was just yesterday that i found out i was pregnant. it's crazy to think that there is only 98 days left till little bean's due date.  

total weight gain: 17 pounds

baby is the size of: a head of lettuce

miss anything: sleep! just when i thought it was getting better, it went down hill again.  maybe i jinxed myself! doh! i especially miss sleeping on my stomach and back.  

cravings:  sweets!!!!!! i had never been a big sweets person previous to this past week, but lately i have been wanting something like a piece of cake, or a cupcake, or donuts!  oh how i love donuts.  but i have been trying my best to stay away from those foods, and stick to eating healthy things.

belly button in or out:  out.  out all the way.  i actually really like being able to see it when i wear my dresses.  

looking forward to:  finishing our nursery. got all the furniture for it finally, and it's all put together.  now just time to decorate.  the BIG thing i am looking forward to, is our vacation next week.  we are going to paris!!!!!!!!!!!!! i can't wait.  i wish it was next week.

best moment this week:  hmmm...the best moment this week was probably when my husband finished all our nursery furniture.  his buddy came up and they worked really hard to put together little beans ikea dresser which took forever.  it came in so many pieces.  i am so happy that's all done with now, and that now i get to decorate.

maternity clothes:  yup!  i am excited that i get some dresses that i ordered in the mail tomorrow.  i love maternity dresses.  so comfy!

labor symptoms:  nothing.

oh where to start!  next week my husband and i are going to paris!!! i am so incredibly excited to go.  my husband has been there before, and i haven't so i am looking forward to him showing me around.  i am so lucky to have such a wonderful man as my husband.  he works really hard to take care of me, and to support our little family.  i love that man!

also this past week the rest of the furniture was put together in little beans room.  it is all so real now that he has a crib in there as well as a dresser and big chair.  i spent some time washing some clothes we have for him, as well as folding them and putting them away.  <3 <3  i just wish it was january so that he could enjoy it all!!!!

well i am totally pooped so i am off to take a nap.  i had tons of things i wanted to update ya'll on, and between being tired, and having pregnancy brain i can't remember anything.  hope everyone has a fantastic rest of the week!!!  


xoxo

25 weeks!!!!!!!

how far along: 25 weeks!!!!!!! I can't believe here is only two more weeks till my third trimester!!! and only 15 weeks till my little bean is due.

total weight gain: 16 pounds

baby is the size of: an eggplant

miss anything: beer.  i've been able to sleep this past week, which has been very nice.  

cravings:  nothing really.  lately i have only been craving things if someone mentions something that sounds good.  then the craving doesn't go away.  my bestie andrea is really good at telling me about yummy foods she's eating, which then makes me want it.

belly button in or out:  out

looking forward to:  putting our nursery together this week.  we actually get a big furniture delivery today.  little beans chair and dresser.

best moment this week:  getting to see my sister-in-law and niece lara and rauri. also putting our crib together last night.  it seems all so real now that we have the crib in the room.  i can't wait till we have everything else in there.  

maternity clothes:  all the time now.  only thing that is comfy to wear.  i ended up ordering a few more maternity dresses from the gap, because it's the only thing that is comfortable now.

labor symptoms:  nope!!!

last thursday i had my glucose test.  i drank my lemon lime flavored drink on my way in, and then waited patiently in the waiting room and also got to listen to litle beans heart beat and talk to the doctor while i waited to have blood drawn.  i found out some shitty news while there.  apparently i have placenta previa .  the doctor thinks that there is a strong chance that my placenta will move, but it is still really scary.  it is def. not in my birth plan to have a c-section, but now i really don't have a choice unless my placenta moves.  on a good note though, i got a call on friday, letting me know that i passed my glucose test! thank goodness!!!!  

24 weeks!!!!

how far along: 24 weeks

total weight gain: 15 pounds. (can't believe I have gained two since last week)

baby is the size of: foot long sub

miss anything: beer, and vanilla lattes. i will miss all coffee this time of year.

cravings: grapes, and nachos

belly button in or out:  more so out than in.  but not all the way out yet.

looking forward to: having our nursery furniture delivered.  it comes next week!!!!!

best moment this week: going to target with my dear friend jenny to set up my baby registry.  so exciting!

maternity clothes:  maternity clothes all the time, otherwise oversized pajamas. 

labor symptoms: none

being 24 weeks somewhat puts my mind at easy with this pregnancy.  hopefully i won't go into labor early, but at this point in the pregnancy if i do, the doctors could do their best to save the baby if he does indeed come early.  i also am in complete shock that i am 6 months pregnant now!! it is crazzzyyy!!!!! this pregnancy is flying by so quickly.  

i have a doctor appointment tomorrow for my glucose test.  really not looking forward to doing it.  my doctor gave my the drink last time i was there and i picked the lemon-lime flavor because it seemed like the best option out of the three.  so tomorrow morning at 8am i will leave the house, to make it to my 9am appointment and on the way in i get to drink the drink.  very nervous.  i really hope i pass so i don't have to do the three hour test.  

i will try and remember to update tomorrow right when i get home from the appointment.  wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!