How far along? 32 Weeks
Maternity clothes? Yes. Starting to feel like ten pounds of s*** in a five pound bag.
Stretch marks? None yet
Sleep: Sleep is good...I just can't seem to get enough.
Best moment this week: Rolling into 2013...the year our baby will be born!! it seemed so far away but now here we are!
Miss Anything? Oh the things we take for granted!  It has gotten really hard for me to bend over.  If I drop something, I am getting really cleaver at using my feet to pick them up!
Movement: Still lots of movement & baby hiccups.. I know I will miss this feeling so much.
Food cravings: Anything from "The Floridian."  Josh and I ate there on Christmas Eve.  And it was amazing.  Everything on their menu is so inventive and creative...and well, just amazing.  I had tempeh for the first time and it was incredible.  I honestly didn't really even know what I was ordering, but I thought I would give it a whirl.  For those of you who have no idea what it is... From wikipedia.org..."Tempeh, is a traditional soy product originally from Indonesia. It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form, similar to a very firm vegetarian burger patty.  It originated in today's Indonesia, and is especially popular on the island of Java, where it is a staple source of protein. Like tofu, tempeh is made from soybeans, but it is a whole soybean product with different nutritional characteristics and textural qualities.  Tempeh's fermentation process and its retention of the whole bean give it a higher content of protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins. It has a firm texture and an earthy flavor which becomes more pronounced as it ages."
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really..but the Cornish hens I made for Christmas Dinner were hard for me to look at.  Not sure if it's because I'm pregnant or what, but they just looked like little babies.  I had a hard time cooking them.

Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Heartburn and swelling in my calves/feet and hands.  Sodium is the enemy.
Belly Button in or out? Still in.  Barely.
Wedding rings on or off? Off :(
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!
Looking forward to: 2013 is right around the corner!


I went to my first class the other night...Breastfeeding 101.  Wowza!  I am going to give it a go!  We go to our Childbirth class soon too!  D-Day is quickly approaching!  We need to get the hospital bag packed!  (I started packing Juliette's bag last night!  I can't decide on what clothes to bring her!)

Josh got me an awesome camera for Christmas!  I have been reading up on how to take great pictures so the pictures on here should start to get MUCH better!  I found a great blog that has some wonderful hints for not-so-professional-yet-wannabe-professional-photographers...Kevin & Amanda.  Thanks Lovee!  Some of my pics I've taken so far...

And the honest truth...

How far along? 31 Weeks 
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? None that I can see
Sleep: Great. I wish I could stockpile sleep so when Juliette arrives I need less.  Too bad that's not how it works.
Best moment this week: Having all my friends over for our last baby shower.  I have the best friends ever!
Miss Anything? Just preparing myself for that Magic Hat #9.  I just know it is going to be delish.  I also was craving an iced caramel macchiato from Starbucks the other day.  It's been so hot here lately that an iced coffee sounded amazing.  And I want it fully leaded.
Movement: Lots. I think she was hiccuping the other day.  I made Josh come and feel it.  I can't wait to see her hiccup in person!
Food cravings: Josh brought home some lobster ravioli from SW Grill last night.  It was amazing.  And I ate it cold.  I bet it's even better warm!  Maybe Josh will take me there one day.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Heartburn.  It's bad.  I woke up a few times this week with bad heartburn.  Tums are my friend.
Belly Button in or out? In.  I'm hoping it stays that way.
Wedding rings on or off? Off :(  Better safe than sorry.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!  Ready for Santa!
Looking forward to: CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Josh has been biting at the bit to open gifts.  I hope Santa brings him what he wants!


I saw this cute little picture on Pinterest this week.  I know it will soon become my motto for Juliette!

Thank you to Kat & Emily for hosting such a beautiful shower for Juliette & I this past Sunday!  Everything was so wonderful!  I love you guys!

And thanks to Mayleen, Amanda, Courtney, Jenny, Lindsay, and Vanessa for coming to the shower!  I am so blessed to be able to call you all my friends!

And thank you to Jackie, Katie, Erika & Christine who were unable to make it but sent such thoughtful gifts!  You guys are the best!

Jackie, these just may be the world's cutest little shoes!

Santa came early this year and left Juliette's first gift!  Thanks Santa!

How far along? 30 Weeks
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Really good.
Best moment this week: Being told my blood pressure is better!
Miss Anything? Not really...other than being able to do things like a normal person.  I have been told that I am to cut all working out, out.  So...it's work and then home to lay down on my left side for me for the next 9 weeks!
Movement: LOTS!  She's going to be a night owl like her father!
Food cravings: Pretzels are a "no go" now.  I went in on Monday for a checkup and was told my blood pressure was high.  Since then, I have cut salt out and increased my water intake.  I lost 5 lbs. in water weight AND got my blood pressure down.  It's amazing the huge effect salt has on the body!  So now I am eating lots of spinach, sweet potatoes, apples, grilled chicken, lima beans and pretty much anything that helps with high blood pressure.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Heartburn and some swelling.  The swelling has gotten MUCH better since I cut most all salt from my diet.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? Off :(  The swelling got bad this week so they are off.  When I went to the doctor on Monday, the doctor told me that many women have to get their rings cut off!  So...better safe than sorry!  I did get a temporary replacement. (Note: my hands are looking close to normal size today!  The swelling is soooooo much better!)

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.  Monday was not a good day though.  My doctor appointment on Monday had me a little down.  My blood pressure was 130/90 and my feet were pretty swollen.  I went back in on Thursday and everything was better!
Looking forward to: Meeting this little girl!  This week I have been pondering what she is going to look like.  I think she will come out without any hair.  Josh's brown eyes will most likely prevail over her momma's baby blues.  


The week started off not-so-good, but has definitely gotten better!  Only 12 more days till Christmas!  I can't wait!  Till then, I will snuggle on the couch with my Bitty.  He loves my new "pillow"!

Before Josh & I knew we were having a girl, I took a test...the "Chinese Gender Chart."  It got it right.  Girl!  I wonder what the percentage is that this thing gets right!

How far along? 29 Weeks
Maternity clothes?  Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still sleeping great
Best moment this week: Mugsy the Boston Terrorist is become more and more lovey and cuddly.  This morning before work he curled up next to me for a good hour.  It was such a small thing, but so precious.  If you know Mugsy, you understand!
Miss Anything? Being able to work out like normal without getting out of breath and being able to lay on my back! 
Movement: Lots of movement still, although I'd imagine she's going to start getting pretty cramped in there.  Last night it felt like she was working on a gymnastic routine in there.  I hope she is having fun in there!
Food cravings: Pretzels with spicy brown mustard.  I bought a HUGE bottle of Gulden's Spicy Brown Mustard at the beginning of the week (we're talking the JUMBO size!) and I've gone through a good third of the bottle already.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Swollen ankles...they get bad if I don't elevate them!  This is what they looked like the other day at work after sitting for a few hours.  No ankle bone present there!

Belly Button in or out? In...here's proof!

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! 
Looking forward to: Christmas!  Josh and I both have Christmas Eve & Christmas Day off!


I decided this was my last week at the gym I go to for bootcamp classes.  It's started to make me frustrated that I can't do everything like everyone else.  So...from now until Juliette has made her arrival, I will be walking and exercising like a pregnant lady!

Also, I forgot to say this last week, but I did pass the Glucose Tolerance Test! Who hoo!