32 weeks- Baby has a name!!!!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  32 weeks 1 day!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: 23 lbs...

STRETCH MARKS?: NO!! And I must admit, I am the worst when ti comes to using any kid of cremes or oils, Goooo genetics!!!!

SLEEP?: I have my good days, and my BAD days. But Ive been getting a solid 4 hours or so of sleep every night, which I can work with.

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: I refuse to buy anymore clothes, so i will have to make do with what I have so far!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Last Thursday was our "Mayer Christmas" and we had a blast playing a game my sister in law showed us, which involved TONS of wrapping paper and tape! Sunday was Christmas was MY family, which was fun like always, tons of food, games, and a whole lot of people talking at the same time, LOL. Christmas day was very low key...Harley was with her grandparents in Miami ,so Rony and I just spent the day being lazy, caught a movie in the afternoon, and went to dinner and hung out with some friends at night. Simple, but nice. AND WE FINALLY PICKED A NAME!!!!!! After many months of searching online, reading books, and hearing suggestion after suggestion from friends and family, Rony and I finally agreed on a name. We had decided on "Brielle" as the middle name a while back, but we were stuck on a first name. Nothing seemed right. We wanted a name that was easy to pronounce in spanish and english. but I didn't want a name that was very common, or that anyone else I knew had. About a week back, Rony was looking for names online, and came across Lexie..and we both really liked it!! It wasnt too weird or out of the ordinary, but at the same time, we didnt know anyone with the name. It was perfect. Rony didnt like the way the last "E" looked with the middle name, so we dropped the E, and decided her name will be Lexi Brielle!!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: No complaints!

MISS ANYTHING?:  Coffee. I don't think this answer is ever going to change. I also miss being able to breath, and being able to fit into my clothes.

MOVEMENT? Always. Although her movements are less kicking, and more whole belly shifts from side to side.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: ICE!!!! I cant even explain this obsession.

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: NOPE, Thank goodness!

SHOWING YET?: oh yes.

LABOR SIGNS?: Lots of braxton hicks, but that about it.

MOOD?: Anxious, and just plain ready to be done with this...but at the same time i feel like we're not ready, so im very conflicted.

COMPLAINTS?: GET THIS CHILD OUT OF ME! Ok, maybe not yet, but seriously...I would like my lungs back please.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: OUTTTTT!!!!!

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: The New Year, lots of exciting changes!

30 weeks! 10-more to go!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  30 weeks 1 day!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: Haven't weighed myself this week..hopefully still hanging on to 20lbs!

STRETCH MARKS?: NOPE! Im REALLY hoping i can make it through another pregnancy without thme!

SLEEP?: Ive been sleeping pretty good lately, yay!

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: I scored some awesome deals yesterday at H&M on two maternity pants, those should last me through the end of this pregnancy!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: WE BOUGHT A NEW CAR!!!! Its a Jeep Liberty, and its beautiful!!! Mommy really needed a new safer more reliable car!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: This morning I had the worst leg cramp!!!! i woke up in tears! Hopefully i dont get too many more of these!

MISS ANYTHING?:  Coffee!

MOVEMENT? All the time!!! She is clearly running out of room because i feel movement ALL day and ALL night.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: ICE!!!! Still ICE!

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: NOPE, Thank goodness!

SHOWING YET?: Yea. Despite people thinking im "small" Rony pointed out today that my belly has grown ALOT this last week.

LABOR SIGNS?: Lots of braxton hicks, and still alot of cramping, but nothing serious. .

MOOD?: Anxious, and starting to feel a little stressed that nothing is ready, and we still havent picked a name!

COMPLAINTS?: Nope!

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: OUTTTTT!!!!!

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: Chirstmas!!!!!

28 weeks

HOW FAR ALONG?:  28 weeks 6 days! Officially in the third trimester.. hallelujah!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: Went to the Dr today..Ive gained 20lbs (!!!!!) total so far. Dr was a little concerned that I havent gained any weight from my last appt to this one, since apparently she expected me to gain ATLEAST 2 lbs over the Thanksgiving holiday. Umm nope, didnt happen. I did however assure her that I ate more than i could possibly stomach, and promised i'd gain atleast another pound by my next appt. We'll see.

STRETCH MARKS?: NOPE! Although I had a nightmare the other night that I had gotten a huge one right down my belly, and I woke up freaking out. lol oh the joy!

SLEEP?: Despite being terribly sick with a cold this past week, I can actually say Ive been sleeping pretty decently lately! I REALLY hope it continues this way!

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Nothing new. Still trying to get away with the clothes I already have!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: I had an ultrasound last Wed, and my mom was able to come with me! She was able to see the baby moving ALL OVER THE PLACE. And at one point, she yawned, which was the cutest thing in the world! I cant wait to do the 3D ultrasound to see what she's gonna look like! .

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: I have been battling a horrible cold for about a week now, and since I cant really take much, its been really hard on me. Also, one of my wisdom teeth have decided to start coming in...PERFECT TIMING HUH? So ive been pretty miserable lately.

MISS ANYTHING?:  Coffee, Feeling like my body is MINE, and not being taken over by a little over active alien!

MOVEMENT? All the time! I dont even think this child sleeps! Even when I was getting the ultrasound done, the tech had to stop several times and, her words exactly: "Lets see if she calms down a little so I can continue with my measurements!" Oh dear, im in for a ride with this kid!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: ICE! My iron is low, and I knew even beofre the dr ran the tests, because I always crave ice when my iron is really low.

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: NOPE, Thank goodness!

SHOWING YET?: Pffft! Way past  "showing" and right onto "Dang she's huge!" Atleast thats how I feel anyways!

LABOR SIGNS?: Ive been getting alot of Braxton Hicks lately, and some light cramping, but nothing painful.

MOOD?: Anxious!

COMPLAINTS?: Nope!

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: OUTTTTT!!!!!

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: Chirstmas!!!!!

27 weeks

HOW FAR ALONG?:  27 weeks 6 days, so yes, ive been slacking on the blogging, oops!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  I am starting to accept the fact that I cant help gaining weight, so as of my appt last week, i had gained 18 lbs. Holy geez, thats alot. 

STRETCH MARKS?:  Nope. But man am I checking!

SLEEP?: Still the same. Still horrible. 

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Im trying to work with what Ive got, and since "winter" is almost here, i'm hoping I can get away with not buying anymore maternity clothes till she gets here!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: We went to Atlanta this past weekend! It was so nice to get away from Orlando for a bit, and spend thanksgiving with family! It was SO cold!!! Friday night it dropped down to the 20's which is farrrrr too cold for me, but sitting by my in law's fire was awesome. Thanksgiving was great, we had SO MUCH FOOD!!!! My mother in law is an awesome cook, and Im pretty sure i gained way too much this past weekend, but oh well! 

Also, my mom came to spend the week with me this week! Words cannot express how excited I am to have her here, but I think the one who's most excited is Rony, he loves mami's cooking, and I dont mind her cleaning, haha!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Did I mention we DROVE to Atlanta? Yup, that right, preggo me sat in a car for 8 hours to, and almost 10 hours cuz of holiday traffic, back home, Not fun.  

MISS ANYTHING?: Sleep!! and caffeine. 

MOVEMENT? Always. Im not sure this kid even sleeps, she is seriously always moving and kicking!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Still lots of sweets, and frozen/crushed/shaved ice. 

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: Nope!

SHOWING YET?: Oh yea!

LABOR SIGNS?: LOTS of braxton hicks, and lots of pressure, in my pelvis, but my midwive says thats normal.

MOOD?: Tired. All the time.

COMPLAINTS?: Nope! 

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: totally out now,

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?:  My ultrasound appt on Wed, and finalizing the baby registry this week! 

25 weeks!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  25 weeks 5 days

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  I refused to weigh myself the other day at Publix…so Im not sure. But im sure ive gained at least another pound or two.. ugh!

STRETCH MARKS?: ::Knock on wood:: Nope!

SLEEP?: Pffft, Ive given up all hope. On a GOOD night, ill sleep about 3 hours straight.

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: I now have two maternity pants, and two shirts. But I was able to find a few tshirts and long sleeved shirts at the mall the other day that fully cover my belly, so yay!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: I got a haircut and a pedicure this week! J Other than that, this past week was SO busy!!! I feel like Harley’s activities (School, friends, ice skating) have officially taken over my life! But im trying to take advantage of the last few months of her being an only child, and im enjoying spending more time with the other moms and getting all of their advice!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Nothing really.

MISS ANYTHING?: Sleep!!!

MOVEMENT? All the time!! She definitely wants to make sure we remember she’s in there!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Still lots of sweets! And grapes. And ICE, lots of crushed ice!

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: Nope. Some smells make my stomach turn a bit, but nothing too bad.

SHOWING YET?: Oh yea!

LABOR SIGNS?: Negative!

MOOD?: Tired. All the time.

COMPLAINTS?: Nope!

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: totally out now,

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?:  Our awesome photographer Jacqui, that did our engagement pictures, is coming this week, and we've scheduled our maternity shoot for next weekend!!!! Im not as big as far along as most people would do them, but I want to take advantage of her being here, plus i already feel huge, i rather do them now than later when im too uncomfortable to move! Thanksgiving in Atlanta with the Mayer family!!!! I cant wait!!!!

23 WEEKS!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  23 weeks 3 days!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: steadily gaining... up 12 lbs..ahh!

STRETCH MARKS?: NOPE! Although I am constantly checking, and if not i make Rony check the parts I cant see, lol.

SLEEP?: It comes and goes..some nights are good, some are REALLY bad.

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Nope. Having more and more tourble fitting into my regular clothes, but still very much against spending money on actual maternity clothes!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Met my new midwife, which I am super excited about because she is awesome!! My friends came over for dinner a few days ago and were able to feel the baby kicking, which was pretty cool!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Nothing...

MISS ANYTHING?: Def. sleeping! And still caffeine!

MOVEMENT? All the time! Rony now calls me an alien incubator, lol.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: sweets, lots of sweets! But with my glucose test coming up in a few weeks, i have to control my cravings to a healthy amount, lol.

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: For the first time, no.

SHOWING YET?: Oh yea!

LABOR SIGNS?: Negative!

MOOD?: Tired. All the time.

COMPLAINTS?: Nope!  

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: totally out now,

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: The holidays!!! This is my favorite time of the year!!!

So, as the time gets closer and closer (Ok, i know i still have like 17 weeks to go, but still) Rony and I cannot agree on a name to save our life! We have a few names that we both like, but none that seem "right" for our baby girl. I finally gave in the other day and bought a baby name book, in hopes to find a name, but so far we haven't found anything. I do, however, have awesome friends that are constantly texting and emailing me name suggestions, so im so appreciative of their help!

21 weeks- 19 to go!!!!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  21 weeks! More than halfway there!!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: 9lbs so far...

STRETCH MARKS?: NOPE! Although I thought I saw one the other day, and almost cried. Turns out it was just a mark from my shirt, lol.

SLEEP?: It felt like it was getting better, however all of a sudden the back pain is driving me nuts, which means sleeping has become really hard :-/

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: still rocking the bella band for my jeans, and mostly wearing tank tops cuz theyre the most comfortable, and its still so hot!!!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: My friend Angy came to visit last week for a few days, and we went to Sea World on Friday. Although I cant ride the roller coasters, I was able to ride the kiddie rides with Harley, and ONE regular water ride which was fun. It was SO nice to have her here, and made me miss Arizona so much more! She also helped me get my baby registry started which was really nice!

Then, on Sunday two of our friends got married, and it was SO special to be a part of their day! Its been raining all week, but we had the most perfect weather at their outdoor ceremony, and had a wonderful time with friends.

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Had some issues with my insurance (perfect timing huh?) but luckily I think it's all figured out, so im not worried about it anymore.

MISS ANYTHING?: Def. sleeping! And rollercoasters!

MOVEMENT? All the time! She is SO ACTIVE! Rony and Harley have now felt her kicking, and Rony even said he couldnt believe how strong she was kicking me, lol

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Waffles!!!! OMG i can eat them all day long!

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: We tried Kobe's the other night...and nope, definitely NOT a good idea. My almost $30 meal ended up on my driveway :(

SHOWING YET?: Oh yea!

LABOR SIGNS?: Negative!

MOOD?: I have my emotional spells that really come out of nowhere, but I think overall im not too crazy.

COMPLAINTS?: Nope!    

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: ohh my belly button...its in, then its out..its confused!!

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: The holidays!!! This is my favorite time of the year!!!