36 weeks peeps!

Can you believe it? We are at 36 weeks!!! This week was interesting. On Monday afternoon I lost feeling in the right side of my face...numb, tingly, hot. After an hour and a half, and little google search I decided I should consult my Dr. The call to the Dr. did not prove to be all that helpful, but they said to just relax and wait and watch for any drooping??!!! Luckily when I woke up on Tuesday the strange, unexplained numbness was gone. The rest of the week was a little less dramatic. 

I keep telling Chad "any day now" to which he rolls his eyes and reminds me that I probably have another 4+ weeks. (Always the realist that one). Other than getting anxious and eager to get this show on the road, I am doing really well.

Hip, Hip, Hooray

I wanted to share some of my favorite things lately. Things that make me smile and go Hip, Hip, Hooray!!!

 A DIY project that ACTUALLY turned out as cute as I had pictured in my head. I used my silhouette to cut out some designs on heat transfer material. It wasn't as easy of a process as it was "suppose" to be, but all is forgotten once I got the result I wanted. I made a onesie for my future niece (due in September) and one for Mr. Grady.

 Here are a couple of my current favorite books. Mrs. Muddle's Holidays is a cute book about celebrating the little things in life. I read about it on one of my favorite blogs, and knew I had to get it. I love making ordinary days special and celebrating the little things. I just finished Mindful Motherhood, and maybe it is the counselor in it, but I found it to be very enlightening. I plan to do a full post soon on the things I learned from this book.

And last, but not least....HOORAY for great fathers and soon-to-be fathers. I am so blessed to have an amazing Dad that has always been loving, supportive and full of wisdom. I know that I wouldn't be the person I am without this wonderful man of God as my father. And of course I am so grateful to have found and snatched up a man I know will be an amazing father to our children. I didn't get to spend father's day with my father this year, mostly because I wasn't feeling the drive, but I am no the less thankful for these men.

Week 35 Shenanigans

Week 35

Week 35 was a pretty good week. If you judge a week by the number of photos you have in the post then it is a record breaker---it would appear that I was quick productive, but when you fact in that I no longer go to work everyday and this is what I have to account for a "40 hour work week" plus evenings...well starts to seem a little less impressive. I did manage to get some projects done and I kept myself entertained most of the time so I will take it.

I made some dividers for Grady's closet...nothing to exciting. Used cardboard, cardstock and modgepodge. We now have his clothes divided into month ranges.

 Cardboard cut-outs.

 Here they are finished and in the closet. I free handed them, so they could have been better, but they will get the job done.

 Following the directions from my cousin I cut some fabric to make a baby carrier similar to a moby. I am curious to see how it works with a real baby instead of the stuffed animal that I practiced it on.

 Chad and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary this week. We ended the night with a "dessert picnic" at sunset. I can't say enough amazing things about my husband. I am truly blessed to have his love and support. I would have to say that I feel like the experiences of the last year, especially the loss of our first pregnancy and this pregnancy have really made me fall deeper in love with him. 

**End gushy rant**

 Here is the fam gearing up for a morning run. We head out in the a.m. Chad with the dogs to do a few miles...me waddling behind. It was officially recommended that I back down to just walking this week, so it will be a while before I am jogging again.

 Here is one of my favorites...that hat we ordered for Grady to wear at the hospital and in newborn photos.

 Wow...if that is not hotness I don't know what is!!! Geeze this is sad, but I am committed so the pictures will keep coming. Clearly I am not doing much with myself these days. 

As far as pregnancy updates this week. The belly finally grew. I am still measuring small, but growth after three weeks of no growth is a good thing. I am feeling pretty good. Just wear out easier then I use to. I am adjusting my expectations on what is a productive day. Still having contractions/backpain and heartburn in the evening.

5ish weeks to go!!!

Little Man's Digs: Nursery Reveal

So we are calling the nursery done. It was a lot of fun to pull together all the big items and the little details. From several trips to Ikea to missing crib parts to painting stripes, creating the wall art, and searching for bedding it was all an adventure that Chad and I enjoyed completing together. We are really excited with how it turned out and can't wait for the tenant to move in! Today marks one month until the due date, so I think it is a fitting day to show it off...

 Please forgive the poor lighting...

 Kai is very curious about this room and is quick to check it out when the door is open. I have a feeling he will hang out in there a lot.

The closet is jammed packed with baby items that will over take the house once Grady arrives...for now it nice to have them contained.

Week 34- Hooray for good news!!

Week 34 

Phew, this was a week...a week full of blessings. We had our sonogram and learned that all is well with Grady. He is growing right on schedule and is weighing in at 4 lbs 11 oz. It was a relief to see him on the screen and to hear that things look good. Oddly, my bump had not grown again this week, but the Dr. is not concerned due to the sono results. This week is my first week off from work, but it was jam packed. Chad and I spent memorial day making what we think will be our last major purchases. Last weeks scare had we really thinking about the fact that I may not have another 6 weeks to prep and I have been really trying to get things done. The hospital bags are packed and the nursery is ready to go. (Pictures soon, I promise). Overall I am still feeling pretty good; just having more contractions and back pain. The biggest frustration is the fatigue, I get about half of my daily to-do list done before I head to the couch to rest and try to hold off the contractions. I am also still having a lot of heartburn...thinking this kid is going to have a lot of hair.

This weekend we head home to help celebrate the marriage of my younger brother (the bro-mate) to his high school sweetheart. A wedding 7 years in the making. It was a beautiful event. I am so happy the couple is residing near us and will be around when our little guy arrives.

 Realized I hadn't taken my weekly pic yet so we found a corner to snap it.

Week 33

Week 33

So here's a look at week 33. Just don't look too close, this weeks belly pictures are alarming! In the chaos that was the last week of school I failed to take a picture, so thus the post workout shot that is oh-so-flattering. If I were you I would brace myself, the remaining 7 weeks may look similar as I no longer have to DRESS for WORK!!! I am having some mixed feeling about the end of the year. I am a little nervous that the lack of schedule and routine will make the next 7 weeks go by really slow. This anxiety has my mind racing with projects and to-dos to fill my days.

If you are thinking to yourself..."man, her belly looks the same", you are right on. At my appointment this week the doctor was concerned to learn that my belly hasn't grown. I have always measured small (fundal height?) but this week despite a good amount of weight gain, the belly hasn't grown. We go back in next week for an extra sono. to check the babies growth. I am doing my best not to worry too much and just trust that things are a-okay!

In happier news I had my 3rd and final shower this weekend. It was back home and thrown by a close friend and her mom, long time family friends. Chad and I are so blessed to have such supportive friends and family!

 The blanket my mom made for Grady.

 My best friend who is due 5 days before me.

 The amazing hostess and I.

My grandmother, mother and I