26 weeks!

How far along? 26 weeks <3
Total weight gain/loss: 29.5 lbs officially.
Maternity clothes? See above.
Stretch marks? Really hoping maybe I'll get suuuper lucky and not get them on my belly. Hm.
Sleep: I've learned that if I don't eat a huge dinner, I can get pretty comfortable and get to sleep pretty quickly. I've also been pretty tired during the day. Even took a nap the other day! May be the heat, or may be that I'm slightly anemic. 
Best moment this week: Passing my GTT! 
Miss Anything? I'm just so sick of this friggin heat. 
Movement: Oh yes. Even felt a little foot the other day! 
Food cravings: Iced tea and chocolate. And fruit and Ranch dressing.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. 
Labor Signs: Nope. But lots of Braxton Hicks. So hopefully my body is at least getting ready.
Belly Button in or out? Out most of the time. 
Wedding rings on or off? Eh, it's getting harder to wear it when it's really hot and I'm swollen.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. Hot and uncomfortable, but happy.
Looking forward to: Feeling hiccups. My shower - only 6 5 4 weeks away! Finishing quilt. Finishing crochet blanket I started for him. Seeing him again on Friday. Seeing him again on Monday!


I passed my Glucose Tolerance Test - by ONE point. Has to be under 140, mine was 139. Phew! Did find out that I'm slightly anemic though, so I'm taking an additional iron supplement. 


Saw doc on Monday. He ordered an u/s to "size" Parker, as there is some concern that he is very large. People are placing bets as to how big he will be at this ultrasound:


Doug - 3 lbs
Grandma - 3.1 lbs

Erin - 3.3 lbs
Mommy - 3.5 lbs

Kerry - 4.2 lbs

(UPDATE: Parker was 3lbs, so Daddy wins!)

We'll see! I'm also hoping that the previa has moved even further away. It was 2.7cm the last we checked, which was almost 2 weeks ago. I'm hoping at LEAST 3 cm away now. 

Things are getting close!

13 days 'til breastfeeding class

18 days 'til childbirth class

23 days 'til we meet the pediatrician

25 days 'til our 3D/4D ultrasound

26 days 'til my shower!!! 

And then I will be 31 weeks pregnant. Holy cow. It's starting to get real, folks.

DIY!

So, since I've been off work, it feels like ALL I've done is craft and sew! I seriously can't stop or "relax". I feel like I have to be doing something productive at all times. And since the house is clean and organized thanks to me and my mom's diligence while Doug was on vaca, plus I'm not allowed to really clean or "do" too much anyways, I've been doing project after project for Parker!

I've made 2 changing pad covers (one is yellow elephants, the other is the green minky & the blue animal print):

2 boppy covers:

the "P is for Parker" print:

the fabric wrapped P:

and my latest and greatest creation, a stacked coin quilt:

I am really proud of the quilt, even though it's NOWHERE near perfect. But I learned a lot! I am on the lookout for some cute fabric to make the next one.. I'm thinking a Halloween one and a Christmas one (fabric.com has adorable fabrics for both):

I am still working on the puff quilt (just need to hand sew the binding):

And a crochet blanket (need more yarn):

And my next projects are a diaper/wipes case (ordered the CUTEST fabric for this):

And a swaddler (on the lookout for fabric for this).

I'm hoping I have enough projects to last me at least until our busy time starts - August 11th we have a bunch of parties, the 13th is the breastfeeding class, and the 18th is our childbirth class. The following weekend is our 3D/4D sonogram and my baby shower! I also plan on doing a maternity shoot and possibly a Babymoon sometime after that..

After the shower, at least I'll be busy organizing all the stuff we get and washing his clothes, etc. And then it won't be too much longer 'til he's here! I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel!

26w3d <3

Updated to-do.

So the to-do list is getting lost down there in my blog posts, and I've been referring to it still. So I figured I'd post it again. 


In the nursery:

1. Paint above where chair rail will go blue.
2. Touch up the trim. (Daddy REALLY needs to get on this!!)
3. Purchase, cut, paint and hang chair rail.
4. Put together the crib.
5. Hang his name decal.
6. Acquire changing table/dresser combo and assemble.
7. Print & buy wall art for collage wall, frames (Uncle Dano) and hang.
8. Hang shelf, bookshelves and shelf with hooks.


To make:

1. Crib sheet. (Purchasing instead.)
2. Crib skirt (gray chevron - possibly buying this one off Etsy). Purchased off Etsy!
3. Curtains (white w/ blue piping OR possibly buy at Target). Purchasing from Target!
4. Fleece blankets. He has enough blankets lol.
5. Crochet blankey. (Almost done, need more yarn!)
6. Amigurumi Elephant (1/2 done!) (Will probably give up on.)
7. Puff quilt. (Just needs binding!)
8. Yarn wrapped "P".
9. Stacker.
10. Work on his baby books. (I'm caught up thanks to Snapfish.)
11. Changing pad covers.
12. Stacked coin quilt.

Hospital stuff:

1. Birth class/tour - Saturday, August 18th, 9-5.
2. Pack hospital bag.
3. Pre-register at hospital.
4. Call insurance company.
5. Arrange doggy care for while in hospital?
6. Write up birth plan.
7. Breastfeeding class - Monday, August 13th, 6-9:30pm.

After baby comes stuff (to be done before baby is here - Erin! lol):

1. Schedule newborn photo shoot (first 10 days).
2. Install car seat.
3. Thank you cards.
4. Choose pediatrician.
5. Figure out daycare arrangements.
6. Purchase breastfeeding supplies - look into lactation consultant?

Fun stuff:

1. Baby shower - August 26th.
2. Vacation - June 29th - July 9th. No vaca for Kelly! This will be nesting/cleaning time.
3. Baby moon.
4. Maternity shoot.
5. Massage/pedicure - hopefully for my birthday (late September), from Doug!
6. August 25th - Baby's Bungalow 3D/4D ultrasound!! <3

Nesting:

1. Clean, clean, clean the house and organize!
2. Shampoo nursery carpets.
3. Dust nursery (once all set up).
4. Wash all bedding in nursery (as well as rug, curtains, etc.).
5. Do all baby laundry - clothes, hats, socks, blankets, etc.
6. Purchase leftover registry necessities.
7. Wash all bottles, pacifiers, etc.

25 weeks!

How far along? 25 weeks <3
Total weight gain/loss: Looks like 25 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Indeed.
Stretch marks? Unfortunately.
Sleep: I want to sleep, but can't get comfortable. And getting up to pee every hour seriously inhibits me from feeling rested in the morning. Sucks!
Best moment this week: Finding out Parker was okay, even after a big scare on Saturday.
Miss Anything? Sleeping comfortably throughout the night. 
Movement: He hasn't been as active lately.. I swear he's running out of room even though last week the ultrasound tech said he had tons of room in there.
Food cravings: Cherry Coke, ice cream, apple juice, Smores.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. 
Labor Signs: Nope. Thank goodness, let's keep it that way.
Belly Button in or out? It's getting close to being OUT for good.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. A bit nervous, but happy. 
Looking forward to: 3D ultrasound. Feeling hiccups. My shower - only 6 5 weeks away! Concerts next week! (Weezer was super fun!) Getting the changing table in and set up! Finishing quilt. Finishing crochet blanket I started for him. Seeing him again on Friday.

Soo, Parker wasn't that active on Friday. I got a bit worried a few times, but I listened to his heart twice and he was fine. Doug convinced me I was just being paranoid. Maybe he was sleeping, or growing, or just in a position where I couldn't feel him as good. 


Saturday, I just wasn't feeling good. I drove to Joann Fabrics and almost passed out in the car. NOT fun. I came home to just relax. And started spotting. I freaked out. Text Doug, told him he needed to come home immediately. Called the doc. While I waited to hear back from him I packed a bag (luckily for me I had made an "emergency hospital bag" list.. if I hadn't of had that, I would have walked around the house aimlessly putting random shit into a bag). Doc had told me if I bled after 24 weeks, it would probably buy me a few days in the hospital. So I wanted to have a few things, just in case. While I was packing this bag, I started cramping. So I stopped, chugged a bunch of water and sat down and put my feet up.


Doug got home (in record time), and we still hadn't heard from doc. I knew he would tell us to go to the hospital, so we left. He called when we were in route and directed us to a different hospital than I was planning on giving birth at. Reason being, if Parker was coming at that moment, this other hospital was better prepared to deal with a "24 weeker", as the doctor called him. We headed there. When I hung up with the doc, I started crying. I couldn't imagine him coming so early.


At the hospital everyone was SUPER nice, and everything went really fast. They hooked me up to monitors - one to read his heartbeat, one to read mine, and one to monitor any contractions I might be having. Both of our hearts were fine, and I wasn't having contractions. I gave a urine sample, they did a pap smear and the nurse checked my cervix - long and closed. They did a biophysical profile - P passed with flying colors.


No reason for the spotting. Was it from the placenta moving? No one knew. My doctor, who they were consulting with on the phone, said for them to give me a betamethasone shot - a steroid that would help prepare Parker's lungs in case this was an indication that he was going to come early. I got it in the butt and didn't even flinch.

He also said that if I wasn't contracting and I felt comfortable - I could go home. So I did. I did NOT want to stay at this hospital. Good for preemies, not so nice for mommies. They told me if anything else were to happen, to come back. But otherwise to call my doc on Monday and go see him. 

Saw doc Monday. No real explanation as to what happened. Baby looks fine, he said. Sent me to the hospital for 2nd steroid shot. Parker's lungs are officially developed, which is odd to think about, but also comforting. He also scheduled me for another ultrasound, biophysical profile and nonstress test for Friday. I'm excited to get to see my boy again, and hoping he does really well in the tests, as I'm sure he will. 

Was a scary night. Glad Parker is okay. Hope he plans on staying in there for quite a while still, as uncomfortable as I am. 

VERY much looking forward to my shower - about 5 weeks away! Invitations sent out. Soooo cute. My mom is really excited too. 

So far I've made 2 changing pad covers, 1 fabric wrapped letter... the puff quilt is 6x5 and needs to be 8x8  before I can do the border, backing and binding... and I've started a super bulky, soft crochet blanket for him. It's adorable. I can't stop crafting!! 

I'm behind on my chalkboard pics. Gonna have to catch up on that. That's about it for now! 

Some pics.

About to go to a fancy dinner! (I don't even look preg from the front!)

There's that belly!! Just shy of 25 weeks.

First naked belly shot!