May 26, 2012

Week 31

I'm not going to say AGAIN, how fast time is flying but...but I got about 51 days left...so I'm starting the very early signs of hyperventilation lol!

This past weekend my mother threw us a beautiful baby shower at a local hotel and banquet center. It was attended by about 55 people and it was wonderful. We have absolutely everything we need for baby and then some. After three showers and countless gifts sent to our home...I was shocked to realize I have written about 130 thank you notes! 130! That is insane...it is about the same amount I wrote for our wedding. We are incredible lucky and blessed people.

Here are some shots from the 3rd and final shower- compliments of my friend, Rachel from August Tea Photography.

 Home shot I took on our way out to the shower!

 Beautiful hand-made bouquet my friend Lori and her mother made :)

 Compliments of August Tea Photography - I love this shot!!!

 My adorable cousin, Mr. Chicken- stole his penguin!

 My aunt, cousin and I

 Friends Brit and Lori

 The Rachels!

 Brit feeling the baby for the first time...it was so cute!

 Gorgeous Grandma, don't ya think?

 My friend Courtney loves feeling the belly :)

We have so many of opening presents, I won't bore you with all of them...just some of the funny ones!! That's Lincoln's first fishing hat on the Hubs' head and pee-pee teepees compliments of my friend Lori.

 A "My Auntie Rocks" onesie from my Aunt Alicia....mother of Mr. Chicken.

 Apparently I make this face a lot...I'll need to stop lol!

 Adorable cake my Aunt made for us. The penguin is gluten-free!

Hand-made mobile by my friend and photographer, Rachel. I love it so much!

We honestly could not ask for a better set of family and friends. When I start to think about it I get all teared up. We are surrounded my loving, good people and we are grateful and humbled by it.Thank you to everyone for making this very special time in our lives even better.

Pregnancy symptoms: Man, this belly is getting HEAVY! I know this is the pack-it-on stage for our little man and boy am I feeling it. Lower back pain, foot cramps and just all around feeling tired. Had my first Braxton Hicks contraction last night while walking...that was...interesting.

How far along: 31 weeks 5 days

How big is baby? 3.3 pounds; 17 inches long

Weight gain/loss? +12 lbs

Sleep: Still getting up at least 2-3 times every night and adjusting those pillows. But I've been so tired that I am sleeping like a rock!

Gender: Boy!

Maternity clothes:Yes

Food cravings/aversions: I'm just hungry. I eat, I get full fast and two hours later I'm ready to eat again...repeat.

What are you looking forward to this week: I have my first non-stress test in a about a week...not really looking forward to it, but its something new....