33 Weeks!

How Far along? 33 weeks 

 Maternity clothes? Yep, still a little of both! 

Stretch marks? Not yet and I sure hope it stays that way!

Sleep? Hasn't been great, but it has way more to do with my stupid allergies...I feel like I can't breath, I want to rip my eyes out and nose off they itch so bad( not fun)

Best moment last week? My first baby shower hosted by my sister and cousin! It was perfect they did such an awesome job, and I loved everything about it! It was so fun to see all my family and friends... we are so blessed to have all these special people in our lives! Stella is one lucky lil girl, she has gotten so spoiled already! I will have to post some pictures from the shower but I don't have many because I totally forgot to take any once it got started, which is so not like me! 

Movement? Yep, She sure loves loud music, she was going crazy at the Michael Jackson cirque du soleil last night...but whenever I want someone else to feel her she always stops, lil stinker already:)

Food cravings? Really hasn't been changing frozen yogurt from Sweet Toppings, fruit  and still chocolate donuts <-I wish that one would go away

Gender? GIRL, Estella Marie

Labor signs? A few Braxton hicks but nothing much thankfully

Belly button in/out? Still hanging in there

What I miss:   Just being able to bend over comfortably 

What I am looking forward to: More baby showers this weekend, I'm  excited to see everyone!!! 

Milestones:Your baby's the size of a honeydew!

She weighs about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. And she may grow up to a full inch this week -- amazing.

She's keeping his eyes open while awake.

She's also starting to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing.

Her bones are hardening.

And she going through (more) major brain development -- that's one smart baby!

32 Weeks!

How Far along? 32 weeks 

 Maternity clothes? Yep, still a little of both! 

Stretch marks? None that I know of...I'm going to keep my fingers crossed

Sleep? Pretty good just getting up 2-3 times a night to use the bathroom

Best moment last week? Well to start off the weather was gorgeous it was awesome to go for walks every night without freezing! We also had our birthing classes which I  didn't learn a lot I didn't already know, but the tour was super helpful! It made everything seem so real, like this is really happening soon!!! I can not wait for that day, we are soooo excited to meet our lil girl! Oh and Bry got the bassinet put together :)

Movement? Yep, I thought for sure at my Dr. appointment she wouldn't be head down anymore with all her movements, but she still is! I love when she's moving like crazy

Food cravings? Frozen yogurt from Sweet Toppings so good and still chocolate donuts 

Gender? Baby girl Estella Marie

Labor signs? I think I've had a few Braxton Hicks after our walks but nothing to crazy

Belly button in/out? Still hanging in there

What I miss:  Just bending over gets tougher each week

What I am looking forward to: My first baby shower this weekend, I'm excited to see everyone! Also seeing the Hunger Games Movie :)

Milestones:Your baby's the size of a squash!

Still growing, your baby weighs in at about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds and measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches.

She's getting ready for her descent -- she's likely in the head-down position now.

And she's probably feeling a even more cramped.

Bry and Chloe Putting together Estella's Bassinet!

FInished product!!

31 weeks!

How Far along? 31 weeks 

 Maternity clothes? Yep a little of both! I'm finding my long tanks are not so long anymore, I might have to suck it up and buy a few maternity ones because I wear them under everything

Stretch marks? Not that I can see, I'm going to keep my fingers crossed

Sleep? Alright some night better then others

Best moment last week? Seeing our maternity pictures, getting more organized and doing some little projects around the house I want done before she gets here! I still have lots to do but we're getting there! My dad came over and redid our Landry room closet,  I can't thank him enough, he's worked really hard around our house  

Movement? Oh yeah...Lots! At night right when I lay down for bed she starts going like crazy! Bry can't believe how strong her kicks and movement feel, sometimes he can feel her foot and he'll push on and it and she'll pull it back....it's a game they play he says

Food cravings? Smoothies, ice cream and my love for chocolate donuts is still there... dang it

Gender? Baby girl Estella Marie

Labor signs? None, thankfully

Belly button in/out? Still hanging in there

What I miss:  Not much, just that bending over gets tougher each week

What I am looking forward to: Our labor and delivery class this weekend,  I'm excited to get a hospital tour and learn some things I don't already know (I work with all girls, so I feel like I know some of the good, the bad and the ugly already) I'm also looking forward seeing friends at a St. Patty's day party, No green beer for me but I really don't mind being the sober cab

Milestones:

Your baby's the size of a pineapple!

She's going through major brain and nerve development.Eye development, too. 

Her irises now react to light!

All five of her senses are in working order.

She's about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds this month. 

She's getting so big, she's probably crowding your lungs.

Maternity Photos!

Last weekend while on vacation in Florida we had our Maternity pictures taken! I got a a last minute idea 4 days before we left that I wanted my pictures to be on the beach. I thought it was perfect timing and how fun it would be to have as a beautiful background! Because I didn't know anyone in FL who was a photographer I started with google and found some sites I liked. Thankfully I found a really great one who would accommodate my last minute planning, this was her first shoot back from maternity leave and she was awesome! The weather was a little crazy that day it's started out pouring rain then turned into a pretty nice day just the wind was out of control but we loved how they turned out!!! I think it was really special to have them done right in front of my parents condo since it's like a second home to us! Thanks again Jen from Jennifer Brown Photography:)

 Take a peek-

http://jenniferbrownphoto.com/viewing. 
Click on maternity and the password is estella

30 weeks!

How Far along? 30 weeks...Crazy

 Maternity clothes? Yep still both, It was so nice to be in Fl and wear dresses they are way more comfy and I hardly had to bring anything maternity

Stretch marks? Nope, crossing my fingers it stays that way:)

Sleep? Depends on the night but overall not horrible

Best moment last week? Lots of fun in the SUN! Last time to FL without lil Estella, we can't wait to bring her with! It was a great vacation, we got maternity picture taken, did lots of relaxing in our beach chairs, shopped, took a ton of walks on the beach and Bry got in some golfing! I even loved wearing a 2 piece, first time you don't have to think about how your stomach looks you can just let it all hang out ha! One lady on the beach totally made my day by telling me I looked beautiful:) I feel like all I hear anymore is wow your looking Big/huge or getting BIG yep I know... I also had my 30 week Dr. appointment yesterday and its always nice to hear everything is going well and to hear her lil heart beating away

Movement?  Yep a lot...I think I jinxed myself by saying nothing painful last week! She must have really grown this week because I feel like I can feel her everywhere now, but I still love it! It's such a cool feeling, I'm sure I will miss it when she's here

Food cravings? Ice cream and not just any ice cream only the best from Royal Scoop in FL!!! It's my all time favorite homemade Ice Cream, I get half mint chocolate chip and half cookies & cream! I should have never got any because now I can't get it out of my head and we won't be back till fall... bummer

Gender? Baby girl Estella Marie

Labor signs? None, thankfully

Belly button in/out? Still in, But I'm sure with the rate she's growing it probably won't be long

What I miss:  Not to much, just a few simple things like putting socks on, shaving my legs its getting tough to bend over! I never burn my feet but the first day I had random burn spots all over my feet and I'm blaming it on not being able to reach my feet as well haha!

What I am looking forward to: Finishing up the nursery and hearing all about Bry's trip. He left for Cali today for work, Lucky duck gets to travel through wine country for a few days! We hope he has an amazing time but his girls will sure miss him:)

Milestones:
Your baby's the size of a cucumber!

Your 15.2- to 16.7-inch, 2.5- to 3.8-pound baby continues to grow.

• Her skin is getting smoother.
• But her brain is getting wrinklier -- to make way for all that essential brain tissue.
• She's now strong enough to grasp a finger!
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30 Weeks (FL vacy in March)