Memorial Day Weekend Fun

We had a great Memorial Day weekend!  We spent most of the day Saturday working on the kid's rooms - we have Natalie's nursery and Wesley's big boy room 97% complete!  Corey's parents came over and helped us get everything ready.  We certainly couldn't have done it without them!  I'll post more on the rooms once I take some decent pictures :)

Sunday we spent the day with Corey's family on Beaver Lake - it was a blast!  The weather was perfect, and the water wasn't too cold.  Wesley of course loved the boat and being in the water - my kids really don't have a chance not to be 'water babies' with two sets of grandparents that have lake houses now and a pool at home!  Wesley was so worn out when we left that evening (no nap) that he passed out in the car with blackberries all over his face :)

Monday we just spent the day working around the house, then when Wesley got up from his nap we played in the pool for the rest of the afternoon.  Corey and I watched this creepy but very interesting show on the Animal Planet called "Mermaids: The Body Found" while Wesley was napping.  I don't usually get into science fiction type shows, but it was interesting - worth watching if you haven't seen it.

We were certainly thankful for the nice long weekend, but owe the day to our Service men and women that have done and continue to do so much for our country!

37 Weeks - Baby #2

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 37 weeks - Full Term!

Size of baby: Length is about 19.2 inches and she weighs about 6.3 lbs (around the size of a winter melon)
Gender: Girl!  Natalie Raines

Maternity Clothes: All maternity clothes - can't wait for normal clothes! I'm so tired of the full panels - when I was pregnant with Wesley it was mostly in the winter, so I really liked them but now they are hot!

Weight gain: 40 lbs
Movement: She still moves around quite a bit, but has stayed in the same position the past several weeks - head down, with her head to the right and bottom by my belly button.  Hope she stays that way until delivery!
Sleep: Sleeping is getting more difficult - I roll from side to side a lot at night, and am getting up at least once or twice.
Symptoms: I waddle.  And I'm really slow.  I can't get up and down easily.  It's just to that point - not much longer though!
Cravings: Not sure there is anything I don't crave or wouldn't eat at this point - I eat all the time!
What I miss: I really want sushi, even though I know I can't have it - only 3 more weeks! 
Best moment this week: Getting Natalie's nursery set up, as well as Wesley's big boy room - he is officially moved and LOVES it!  I'll do more on that in another post.  Also had a doctors appointment this week - no progress :(  He said I'm dilated a fingertip at best.  I was about the same with Wesley - I think I was 2cm at around 39 weeks and stayed that way until my water broke.  Praying this baby isn't a week late like her big brother was!

36 Weeks - Baby #2

Forgot to take a pic this week :(

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 36 weeks

Size of baby: Length is about 18.7 inches and she weighs about 5.75 lbs (around the size of a honeydew melon)
Gender: Girl!  Natalie Raines

Maternity Clothes: All maternity clothes - can't wait for normal clothes!

Weight gain: 37 lbs
Movement: Not many kicks these days, just big rolling type movements and the hiccups - I'm sure the quarters are getting too cramped to do much in there!
Sleep: Sleeping ok - I've been waking up the past few days and having a hard time going back to sleep.  Maybe my body is preparing to be up during the night?
Symptoms: Achy back and swollen feet - gotta love the last month :)
Cravings: I was in Wal-Mart the other day and picked up a box of Zingers - I hadn't had one of those since I was a kid and I've already eaten half the box!
What I miss: So many little things - but enjoying these last few weeks because even though I'm uncomfortable and ready for her to be here, I do realize I may only get to experience being pregnant once or twice more at the most, if at all!  And 9 months really does go by fast.
Best moment this week: Working on getting Natalie's nursery ready, and getting Wesley's big boy room set up!

35 Weeks - Baby #2

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 35 weeks

Size of baby: Length is about 18.2 inches and she weighs about 5.25 lbs (around the size of a coconut)
Gender: Girl!  Natalie Raines

Maternity Clothes: All maternity clothes

Weight gain: Probably 35lbs - I've been gaining about a pound a week.  I should find out the real damage at my doctors appointment today.
Movement: Still moving around and getting the hiccups often - she feels like she's head down, with her head to the left and her legs to the right, and her little bottom right at my belly button :)
Sleep: Sleeping great - I'm trying to get as much rest as I can before I'm up with a newborn!
Symptoms: Nesting!  Really trying to get everything done and cleaned in these last few weeks before she arrives.
Cravings: Right now I'm hooked on Rasin Bran
What I miss: Clothes - I'm so tired of all my maternity stuff!
Best moment this week: My baby shower in Little Rock over the weekend!  My friends and family really spoiled me and Natalie - she is one blessed little girl!!

34 Weeks - Baby #2

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 34 weeks

Size of baby: Length is about 17.75 inches and she weighs about 4.75 lbs (around the size of a butternut squash)
Gender: Girl!  Natalie Raines

Maternity Clothes: All maternity clothes

Weight gain: Probably 35lbs - I seem to be gaining about a pound a week.
Movement: Still moving around and getting the hiccups often - she feels like she's head down, with her head to the left and her feet to the right most of the time - exact opposite that Wesley was at this stage.
Sleep: Sleeping great - I'm so tired these days that I have no problem sleeping!  I do still get get up sometimes at night to go pee.
Symptoms: Just feeling big and sluggish - and I still have 6 weeks to go!
Cravings: Anything - I'm hungry all the time!  I thought your appetite was supposed to deminish in the 3rd trimester but mine sure hasn't!
What I miss: Getting up and down easily, even from chairs or the couch!  I feel like such an old lady because my movements are so slow these days.
Best moment this week: My wonderful friends threw me a baby shower 'sprinkle' over the weekend!  We had a great time and it was so much fun to see all the cute girly outfits Natalie will be wearing soon!!

33 Weeks - Baby #2

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 33 weeks

Size of baby: Length is about 17.2 inches and she weighs about 4.2 lbs (around the size of a honeydew melon)
Gender: Girl!  Natalie Raines

Maternity Clothes: All maternity clothes

Weight gain: 34lbs - I'm doing a little better than I did at this point with Wesley, but not by much!
Movement: She's had a foot or a knee (something hard) on my right side recently and it is sore!
Sleep: Sleeping great thank goodness!  I'm soaking in these last few weeks of a full nights sleep before I'm up with a newborn.
Symptoms: Same ole same.  Getting bigger by the day.
Cravings: Salad with creamy dressing, like Ceaser - mmmmmm
What I miss: Having energy!  I feel have so much stuff to get done in these last weeks - I really hope I can get it all done before Natalie arrives.
Best moment this week: Having Corey and Wesley talk to my belly!  We can't wait to be a family of 4 :)