25 Weeks!!

Yay! 25 Weeks is here! I left my belly button in North Carolina this weekend. Its officially- GONE! lol.. it has not popped out yet, but it has flattened out. 


I had a wonderful time in NC for my best friends baby shower. Knowing her baby girl is 10 weeks ahead of mine, gives me somethings to look forward to- such as- when she delivers- I only have 10 weeks left!! Her baby shower was beautiful- this really hits me when I think that my shower could be just around the corner! =) 


I can not wait to meet Miss Aubrey! Aubrey Carpenter. Sounds like an American Idol top 10 name doesn't it? She is going to be so beautiful!! 


I have a feeling that I will be seeing some stretch marks soon. I've started putting Vitamin E oil on multiple times daily, so I hope that helps, if not for the stretch marks but for the itchy tight skin! I added it today to my bath water so my whole body got a nice dose!! 


I've only got 15 weeks left! I can't believe it! My appetite has grown significantly, and without getting on a scale I can assure you I've gained at least another 5 pounds, putting me up to 15lb's total (but thats only 5lbs heavier then my pre-pregnancy weight) I've made up for lost time I guess...lol... lets hope I can gain 1lb a week from here on out! =) 


We see Miss Rylee moving a lot these days, and I feel her almost constantly. I did find out she does not like to fly. Well- the take off and flight is okay, but she is not a fan of the decent and landing (and I don't blame her.) She loves it when I am in the tub, and I've video recorded her. 


I've still got a good amount of energy, but I'm lacking the drive to do much, and I'm noticing the energy drop. I can not do much of what I want to these days because setting up the nursery involves moving the furniture that is already in there out- and I can't do it- and I don't have a crib yet to put in there. I've got a mattress and a changing table! I purchased the switch place cover- and installed it- I'm excited to hang her name letters- but we have to get the twin bed out so I can put them where I want them. The registries are finished and awaiting purchases!!  I found a stroller that I loved- well- I loved everything about it but the color- which was very neutral and it was fine- but I would have preferred more girlie. Well- at babies r us in Concord, NC- I saw my stroller- in a black and purple pattern- Came home, looked it up and its new!! Good bye Green- Hello Purple!! =) Being that Rylee may be our only child- I have no problem doing Girlie Girlie with her registry!! 


Think I am going to take a nap for a bit- still tired from yesterdays airport ordeal and flying! <3 


...till next time...

 Amber (35 weeks) RJ and I (25 weeks)...

Keri with her two favorite Mommies to be! 

24 Weeks...

111 days to go!! Whew! I can't believe it! I know I've said that 100 times but I really can't! 


The rounding of my belly has really hit Matt, and he is now worried that we have so much to do and so little time. 


We recently had a 3D/4D ultrasound and it was amazing! The Little Princess spent most of her time with her face planted in her placenta. She really did not want to move! After a little coaxing with Hershey Kisses, Orange Juice and turning me on my side, she finally appeared! She's beautiful! (She looks like her Mommy if I say so myself!!) 


The little lady is still very active, and I hear its just the beginning! From 24-28 weeks is the most active time!


We did find out that she is (or at least was) in the vertex position (head down) and as of now, face up, which would be good for the ultrasound, if her placenta was not anterior (in the front) but not for delivery. 


My wedding rings no longer fit, and my wonderful husband bought me a white gold band to wear until my swelling goes down. It is 2 sizes bigger then my wedding set, but it fits comfortably and I still have 16 weeks to swell!!


This is going to be a big week for Rylee and I, as we are going on our first flight! We are going to Miss Amber's baby shower in North Carolina! Hopefully we can get some belly shots of the two of us, it will be like Rylee and Aubrey's first meeting! I am very excited. 


Not sure if I had mentioned previously about my weight gain- but I have currently gained about 10 pounds. (its been a few days since my last appointment) If I keep eating this way, I hope to gain about 1lb a week from here on out- maybe 1.5lbs a week, and that will bring me to about 25lbs by the end of the pregnancy.

I can not express how much I already love The Little Princess. She amazes me and gives me such joy, and she is not even here yet!! <3 I love you Rylee Anne! 

 

These are just a few of the 35 shots we got! <3

23 Weeks... almost!

Tomorrow marks 23 Weeks! It's getting harder and harder not to buy things for our little princess. My mother would be pretty upset with me if I told her I bought stuff for her. My mother in law has some things for her, and she bought her a Swarovski Bunny. I can't wait to get the nursery set up. 17 Weeks until she gets here, and I feel a sense of urgency to get things set up and organized. I have her things hanging in the closet, but they still have to be washed, and tags removed. Socks, Bibs, Hats, and some other things are in the drawers, in the dresser that probably will not be staying once we get one that matches the crib and changer we have registered for. 


Restricted Activity is not my favorite thing... but I've gained 3 pounds (according to my scale) and still have till Friday to gain before my weight check. Our 3D/4D ultrasound is on Saturday, and we are heading to NJ to celebrate the 91st birthday of Miss Stella!! I can't wait to see everyone! I'm finally showing and this will probably be the last time they see us until the baby shower. 


I'm so very tired these days. I think the 3rd trimester tired has kicked in! 


Until next time! 

Green=0-3 White=3-6

 Who can resist Strawberries?

 I Can't!! :) 

 Daddy brought this home for Baby and Me... 

Rylee's Bella Bunny from Grandma Sandy! (It's about 1" tall)