31...down to single digits!

How Far Along: 31 Weeks... approaching the finish line! i can see the end in sight :)

Size of Baby: Baby Oz is the size of a HEAD OF LETTUCE this week! This one makes a lot more sense than last week...because my tummy is getting huge! sooooo there has to be something at least the size of a large fruit or vegetable in there!

Maternity Clothes: At this point i am going to try to hold out! After all....we don't have too much longer to go! YAY =) same old story over and over on this i know! But i did do some shopping for bigger tops to cover this growing bump...nothing maternity though. Hopefully, this is stuff that i can wear after the baby too. 

Gender: Its a boy and boy are we ready to meet him. Especially after this week, we just can not wait to see him in person! The ultrasound was amazing...he is just the cutest thing EVER! 

Movement: Maxie Moo as i call him is moving all around, expect for when we want to get his picture! The funny thing is that he has been in the same position every ultrasound that we have ever had. He has always been head down and feet up... trying to hide his sweet little face! We got a peek this time but in a few weeks he won't be able to hide any longer! 

Sleep: I am still getting plenty of sleep! If there is one thing that has been amazing for me this pregnancy it has been getting a good nights sleep! I fall asleep so quickly and sleep so sound...its the best! Ditto -- still same as always...sleeping like a ROCK!

What I Miss: I miss just being able to move like i used to...getting in and out of bed, the car, etc. is such a challenge as i am growing at an alarming rate! This is just getting more and more true...i am sure that next week i will still be saying the same thing!

Cravings: no cravings really.... i have been boring in that aspect i guess?

Symptoms: just a quickly growing belly...and hopefully baby! 

Best Moment This Week: The best moment this week was the 3D ultrasound that we had done Saturday in bloomington! It was so exciting to get to see our little guy. He is absolutely the cutest thing i have ever seen and i am so in love already! After this...it really hit me! We are going to be parents to this sweet little guy that is "us." I just can't wait to meet him and i know Brad feels the same! 

30 Weeks

How Far Along: 30 Weeks... 8 weeks until he is full term!

Size of Baby: Baby Oz is the size of a CUCUMBER this week! Which these never make sense to me because i feel like they told me he was something bigger weeks before...ohh well a cucumber it is! Maybe they are meaning length?

Maternity Clothes: At this point i am going to try to hold out! After all....we don't have too much longer to go! YAY =)

Gender: Its a boy and boy are we ready to meet him. Especially after this week, we just can not wait to see him in person!

Movement: I finally think i know what i am feeling. I feel like i can distinguish between kick, punches, flips, and hiccups! I am getting to be an ole pro at this....hahaha just when i think i have it all figured out

Sleep: I am still getting plenty of sleep! If there is one thing that has been amazing for me this pregnancy it has been getting a good nights sleep! I fall asleep so quickly and sleep so sound...its the best!

What I Miss: I miss just being able to move like i used to...getting in and out of bed, the car, etc. is such a challenge as i am growing at an alarming rate!

Cravings: no real cravings....

Symptoms: just a quickly growing belly...and hopefully baby!

Best Moment This Week: By far, the best moment this week was the anticipation of the ultrasound that is next saturday and my friend Ashley and I went to see her twin sister Amber's softball game. It was "Amber Patton Bobble-head" night and of course we couldn't miss it. It was also Max's first sleepover with his soon to be girlfriend Audrey Larson (Ashley & Amber's niece)! They are going to be soooo cute together i just know it! hahaha if he only knew i was talking about him like this....

Just a Peek at 31 Weeks!

Our sleepy little guy... sucking his thumb!

Im tired... no pictures please!

Hi everyone! Just waving my HUGE hand...

Hiding behind those giant hands... do we have a little basketball or football player here?

Ahhh...leave me alone! 

back to sleep... look at the cute button nose! Just love him so much...

29 weeks...its about to get real folks!

How Far Along: 29 Weeks... can you believe it? I sure can't! 

Size of baby:  Baby Oz weighs is the size of an acorn squash...not really sure what that is?

Maternity Clothes:  Max continues to be high in my tummy and is still allowing me to button my jeans! He sure knows how to make his mommy feel good :) i love this kid so much already!

Gender: Its a boy for us...but the women are the ones kicking butt at the olympics this week! Basketball, swimming, gymnastics... they are brining home the medals! 

Movement:  This little guy isn't slowing down and this week we can finally SEE him moving in my tummy! This is the craziest thing ever... being able to SEE him kick or SEE where he is laying.

Sleep:  We have been sleeping fine as always. We stayed at my parents house a few nights this week, watching the house and the dog. My childhood bed is just a comfortable as ever!

What I miss: I miss coffee this week! sometimes i need it to get through the work day... 

Cravings:  no major cravings... just drinks lots of water! It is hot and we have to keep mommy and baby Oz hydrated.

Symptoms:  Hopefully this baby is really growing....because mommy really is!  

Best Moment this week:  This week has been a little stressful. Because of the drought Brad is working hard to keep the car wash going & i have been working late nearly every night due to the work load right now! Despite things being hectic we have both made it work... and that feels like an accomplishment for sure! We also bought a few more things for out little guy this week...including a travel system, more bottles, towels, and other baby goodies! I have more news from this week that likely takes the cake for the best moment...but i can't announce anything quite yet! Stay tuned.....

28 weeks....eeeeeks!

How Far Along: 28 Weeks... 12 weeks to go! 

Size of baby:  Baby Oz weighs is the size of an eggplant!

Maternity Clothes:  Still mixing it up...it is soooo hot outside! There is nothing that is comfortable to wear in this heat...bring on the fall weather!

Gender: Max had a boys weekend this weekend....well he still has to drag me along! We went to the Decatur Celebration this weekend with Brad and Rusty to sample some "fair food." Yep...he loved it!

Movement:  Max is back to normal this week... he is hyperactive in my tummy again! Kind of makes me wonder what kind of energy he is going to have when he arrives...hmmmmm

Sleep:  We are also back to a sleep routine this week...well we have to for work but it works for us! The more sleep the BETTER and nothing is keeping up from getting our sleep!

What I miss: I miss vacation this week... everyone is going on vacation and i am saving up my time for the baby! Not fair...i know! We will have an amazing vacation and lots of them after Max gets here so we wont have to go too long with out seeing a beach.  

Cravings:  how can i have a craving at this point? I feel like there is barely any room in my belly for food & this baby...it is super full/tight!

Symptoms:  Growing belly and growing baby :) 

Best Moment this week:  This weekend we battled the heat and went to the decatur celebration! It was great to go for a quick bite to eat but it was way to hot to stay very long. It ended up being a quick trip. Nothing too exciting other than that...just thankful that we have time to rest and things are slowing down a bit! 

27 Weeks...so long 2nd trimester!

How Far Along: 27 Weeks... LAST week of the second trimester! Ready to meet our little Maxie Moo

Size of baby:  Baby Oz is now the size of a head of cauliflower! 

Maternity Clothes:  Still mixing it up....I have been wearing some medium shirts that i have bought along with my pants...which seems to work! The baby is higher up in my stomach now so my jeans fit again, which is a little strange...but im not complaining!

Gender: Oh boy... are we excited for our little guy! We can hardly wait to meet him :)

Movement:  We had a little scare this week, as this weekend Max went from his usual flipping, kicking, punching  self to....nothing. I felt nothing for nearly the entire weekend, so we called the doctor and had to go to the hospital for monitoring. It turns out everything was fine. He was just all tucked up resting. They said that he was likely doing this because of all of the stress that i was under and it was just his way of reacting. Hopefully, the weeks ahead will be better and he will get back to his old self!

Sleep:  I have had a horrible sleep pattern this past week! We have has company in and out of the house, and have been waking up at strange hours of the night. 

What I miss: I am missing sleep and routine this week...it has been a tough week but we will make it!

Cravings:  No cravings out of the ordinary...still loving some Asian Zing wings! 

Symptoms:  Growing belly and growing baby...he is busting out! The baby bump is out in full force! :) 

Best Moment this week:  I am sad to say that Brad's grandma passed away this week. It has been a hard week for everyone, especially Brad and his family. We have had a full house with family coming in from out of town and making arrangements for his grandmas service. It was wonderful however that everyone could be together during this tough time, the closeness of their family was so evident. My grandpa spent the week in the hospital as well, having a blood transfusion and surgery on his stomach. It has been a trying time but we made it through it with each other, family, and friends. Max has an angel in heaven now that will be especially watching over him!