36 week stats

Will post a picture later on!

How far along?: 36 weeks
How big is baby?: Maybe close to 6 pounds?
Weight Gain?: Wow...I gained 6 pounds in the last 2 weeks according to my doctor's scale. Total weight 151 lbs....I can't believe I'm over 150!!
Maternity Clothes?: yup
Sleep?: Tossing and turning all night still...and still getting up 3 times to go pee.
Best moment this week?: Getting to see Darci and Brandon's daughter Kilah...she is beautiful.
Food Cravings?: Just super hungry.
Gender?: girl
Movement?: yup
What I miss?: Not being so tired all of the time.
Belly Button?: still in a bit
Labor Signs?: Still lots of BH contrax. They must not be doing much though. My doctor did not do an internal yesterday, so I have no clue what my cervix is up to.
What I'm looking forward to?: Holding our daughter.
Nursery progress: My sis-in-law has really helped me get organized this past week. She bought me some baskets and bins. I got all of her clothes washed and organized. We still need to hang the mirror and pictures on the walls. I need to wash the cloth diapers and sterilize the bottle stuff. I started packing the diaper bag, but still need to pack our bags. Also, need to put in the car seat.
Weekly wisdom: Talk to your doctor about insecurities that you have. I have been feeling insecure about my baby being small or not getting enough nutrients because of some comments I have gotten from people when they compare me to other pregnant women. Anyways, I feel much better after talking with him. He told me that I have always measured on or ahead and how you show tells nothing of how big or small your baby will be. He said alot has to do with your muscles and how weak or strong they are, your starting weight and your build/frame. And he said, "you don't want a huge baby anyways, do you?" I guess I have just been feeling like my baby needs to be big to be healthy for some reason. In the end I just want a healthy baby. After having an unhealthy baby, I have been insecure at times wondering if our little girl will be healthy. He said to take these comments as compliments. All you pregnant women know how annoying people's comments can be sometimes though!! Oh, hormones ;)

35 weeks

10 weeks ago, I was in the hospital wondering if I would have a micro-preemie because of all the contractions I was having. So thankful now to be at this point. 35 weeks down and 35 days left in this pregnancy (give or take ;) )
How far along?: 35 weeks
How big is baby?: I just read around 5ish pounds
Weight Gain?: I think I'm at 145...so up 20 pounds.
Maternity Clothes?: Yes ma'am. Kinda getting sick of my wardrobe though...not really wanting to buy anymore maternity clothes though.
Sleep?: It's weird because I actually haven't been that achey the last week. I toss and turn from side to side, and I have to sleep with a pillow between my legs. And I get up 3-4 times to pee (I've been carrying low this pregnancy) Also, the acid is now at a minimum.
Best moment this week?: Probably my baby showers.
Food Cravings?: nothing special...super thirsty though.
Gender?: Girly girl.
Movement?: yes, especially at night (probably because I'm paying attention and still)
What I miss?: Not being so tired all of the time.
Belly Button?: still in a bit
Labor Signs?: Well, I'm off of the procardia. It's funny because I still have the same amount of BH contrax now as when I was on the med. I pretty much have them all day on and off. They don't bother me anymore. Some are stronger than other ones though. Gives me practice using my breathing and relaxtiong techniques! Oh, my doctor said last friday, that they don't usually do internal checks until 39 weeks...
What I'm looking forward to?: picking out a name and actually holding our little girl. And, my showers this weekend!
Nursery progress: Everything is pretty much done, except for: need to clean out the closet and organize, hang some wall decor, maybe buy a rug. I think that's about it. I will post pictures after we get everything organized in there after the final baby shower.
Weekly wisdom: Enjoy this time before the baby arrives. Suck in every moment with your husband and cherish this season of life, just husband and wife!

This was taken this past sunday in my 34th week. I will post a more current picture after this weekend!

First Baby Shower

This past Saturday was my first baby shower. Patrick's family threw this one for me at a restaurant in Frankenmuth. It was a very nice day! We played a fun game where we held a piece of paper behind our backs and tore out the shape of a baby. We also made bracelets. I made a precious bracelet for our baby girl, in purples and lavenders. They are all so excited to hold our daughter and I am so thankful that she'll have all of these wonderful people in her life!




Lovely cake





Opening gifts





With Grandma Cherie and Great-gramma Rita



With Aunt Chrissy and cousin Jade




Making bracelets

Can't believe in about 6 weeks we will all be meeting our little girl!

32 week stats and preview of nursery

How far along?: 32 weeks
How big is baby?: under 4 pounds
Weight Gain: +1 pound in the last 2 weeks. Total weight: 143 lbs. up 18 lbs total.
Maternity Clothes?: yes, I bought a denim skirt last week and I have worn it like 5 times already! Wish I would've bought it sooner..
Sleep?: Has been OK, just toss and turn alot. My back and ribs have been sore the last few days.
Best moment this week?: Getting more baby stuff done...Kevin and Amy stopped by last week with the stroller and carseat. What a blessing!
Food Cravings?: I crave bad foods...I tried McDonald's the other day...McChicken and small fry..bad idea!! It completely messed my stomach up...looks like my body is used to not eating grease.
Gender?: girl
Movement?: yes, the ultrasound today showed her head down, and her feet up by my ribcage. I feel hiccups down low usually by my left hip.
What I miss?: a cool house
Belly Button?: still in a bit
Labor Signs?: just getting more and more BH contrax. friday was my last cervical check. It is holding strong around 3ish. I get to get off of the Procardia in 2 weeks!!
What I'm looking forward to?: The wedding this weekend
Nursery progress: Painting done, curtains up...i guess we're just going to buy a glider now for the nursery. It will cost too much to reupholster the rocker.
Weekly wisom: Don't sweat the small stuff

I will post a belly picture later!

It's been a year already...

Friday was the one year anniversary of Liam being born and entering into heaven. We miss him sooo much!

Here are some pictures of his headstone.


Front view



Back view...Patrick designed this family tree. It goes up to Liam's great-grandparents.




We had a small family get together to remember and celebrate our precious son.


Patrick's mom's side



Patrick's dad's side




We didn't take a picture of my family, but they were there too!

It still is hard for me to think about the day I delivered him. It was the worst day of my life. I will long to hold him again until the day I die. But, I am thankful to God for giving us so much hope and strength through this past year. Liam will always be our first born and soon he will be a big brother to our little girl! We have so much to look forward to. OK...time to stop writing this at work...tears are streaming down my face :)

Maybe I'll write more about Liam later...

Thanks for taking the time to pray for us and think about us this past Friday.

30 week stats

How far along?: 30 weeks
How big is baby?: 3ish pounds
Weight Gain?: I only gained 1 lb. in the last 2 weeks...what?! Is it the low/no fat diet? The doctor didn't seem too concerned. Total weight: 142...what I weighed 5 weeks ago and I guess today as well. Total gain: 17 lbs.
Maternity Clothes?: yes
Sleep?: I usually have acid coming up in the back of my throat when I'm trying to fall asleep...I wake up 3ish times to pee...so yeah, it's OK.
Best moment this week?: Seeing baby girl on ultrasound this morning...her head was down and to the left side, and her body was curled up and around, with her legs up by my right ribs.
Food Cravings?: Still hungry alot...I really would love fat greasy food though.
Gender?: sugar and spice :)
Movement?: yes, yes and yes...espcially up near my ribs now.
What I miss?: My baby boy Liam...one year ago today...such a heartbreaking day.
Belly Button?: Still in...probably won't pop out.
Labor Signs?: More BH this week.. and kinda crampy sometimes. My cervix is now measuring 3.3-3.5. Still taking Procardia XL. Doctor thinks I'll deliver a couple weeks early? Don't think they can really predict that. We'll see...
What I'm looking forward to?: Tonight...spending time with close family...remembering our son.
Nursery progress: Painting was started last night by Patrick. He is super paranoid about me being anywhere near paint...so I have to peak in the room occasionally just to get a glimpse of the progress :)
Milestone: 75% of pregnancy is behind me...and can't believe it's been a year already.

I will be putting another post up this weekend about Liam, today and some pictures of his headstone. xoxo Megan


Blurry pic at work in the bathroom :)

28 weeks yay!!

How far along?: 28 weeks
How big is baby?: around 2 1/4 pounds
Weight Gain?: I weighed 141 at the doctor's on wednesday...so I had lost 4 pounds in the hospital, and I gained back 3 in a week! Total gain: 16 lbs.
Maternity Clothes?: all bottoms, still can wear some normal tops
Sleep?: super tired...part of it is from the Procardia, and most of it is from tossing and turning at night, and being pregnant!
Best moment this week?: Seeing little girl on ultrasound again :)
Food Cravings?: Just flat out hungry alot! But, I'm on a low-fat diet...boo
Gender?: girl...still need a name
Movement?: yup
What I miss?: A cool house...not a 92 degree house...grrr, oh well, I still love summer!
Belly Button?: it's not a crater anymore...my scar from my belly ring looks gross though. It's still an inny as of now.
Labor Signs?: BH...the procardia has seemed to help though. My cervix is still great at 4.2
What I'm looking forward to?: Seeing husband's family this weekend
Nursery progress: I ended up taking back the bed set, curtains, and bins. The colors just did not look right with the furniture. So, I'm kinda back at square 1 again.
Milestone: In 3rd tri baby!!

Finally posting a belly picture. I still feel kinda small...but definiately making progress :)