Week 30 ~ dirty thirties

Welcome the 

Dirty Thirties 

as some bumpies refer to it

in celebration here is a photo taken in the bathroom via cellphone :)

exciting happenings this week...

• monday: baby yoga
• tuesday: doctors appointment to meet final doctor, baby class
• wednesday: breastfeeding class
• ....packing and moving this weekend!

Week 29 - Day 4 ~ to immunize or not to...that is the question

belly happenings:

just finished some kick counts for the day to check in with the little one...it is amazing how you can pass a whole day by not being conscience of what is growing inside and then all of a sudden wonder what they are up to!  it was great to check in and think about him :)  alan and i were very busy yesterday meeting some midwives/doulas and attending our first baby class.  we are still continuing our journey in discovering what is best for us and gavin as a birthing experience.  both interviews were very informative and have left us with still more topics for discussion in the future.  we also have a documentary to watch about the medias role in the view of birthing called... 

Laboring Under An Illusion

our first baby class was full of new faces and interesting conversation.  alan has now learned and share the correct placement of the rectum with the class so i think we made a statement....lol, and we had the opportunity to discuss side effects and risks with pregnancy.  the class ended with some deep relaxation.  all in all it was just nice to see other mothers and families preparing for their big adventure.


eating:
these past few days i have been nauseous and my tummy is not happy.  nothing new and exciting in my diet though i think it could just be related to gavin growing and everything shifting inside me.  i need to be more conscience of small frequent meals and nothing too heavy.  milk is still a favorite!


other:
recently alan and i have been discussing pediatricians and immunizations. there is just so much to think about.  our journey to identify the need to immunize gavin will start with a presentation on frontline called The Vaccine War.  why don't you watch it too and let us know what you think :)  

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/vaccines/view/

Week 29 - Day 2 ~ purchase furniture check

belly happenings:

• how does time fly by so fast...gosh just about at 30 weeks.  gavin will be here so soon and i can't wait!  alan is off on an adventure and hopefully comes home today pending weather.  i miss him so much and can't wait to hold him.  though i must say with skype life and separation is much better...at least i can see him.

• so i have been enjoying all the belly love from friends, co-workers, and little children.  gavin is quiet a popular person.  mom and i headed out to find some furniture yesterday and came home with a set purchased by Pali an Italian originated company.  i just love the set very simple lines and great to grow with gavin.  gosh he will have better furniture then alan and i lol.  now i have to decide on some bedding and curtains....the search begins :)

• tonight is baby yoga and tomorrow alan and i start our 5-week baby classes.  the time is getting close for us to meet this little man living in my belly.  something tells me my life will change forever.....!

Week 27 - Day 6 ~ Happy New Years

Happy New Year!!

Amazing that this will be the last new year without Gavin living life on the outside....life is wonderful!

Happy New Year to all you families, mothers, and babies out there.  

Here is a bump pic for the new year :)

Week 26 - Day 5 ~ holiday baby fun

belly happenings:

so what do you get for the grandparents for the holidays....alan and i both made a pact with them that we are not doing gifts but...we wanted to get them something.  alas...we decided on some fun t-shirts from cafe press.  they do a nice job with customs!  in the mall they wanted about 100 bucks for two tshirts is was ridiculous but cafepress it was less them half the price.  here is a preview of the one for grandpa who would like to be known as Pop :) grandma who would like to be called busia also get her very own in pink....lucky ducks :)



it's printed on a dark green tshirt



updates:

so monday i went for an ultrasound to check out gavin's kidneys...one was still dialated more then 5 so they want to do another follow up at 34 weeks.  i have an appointment for the 18 of February...gosh that seems so far away. both the tech and the doctor when he called said it is very normal especially in boys.  shrugs....so i will see what happens next time.  as for the cervix all is well..yay!!!  no pictures though :(....he is just too big smirks :)

Week 25 - Day 5 ~ Check In

belly highlights:

i thought it might be fun to insert some updates as the belly continues to grow...pictures and information...stuff like that.  fyi have an ultrasound on monday so be on the look out for some new pics of the little boy who loves to play in my belly :)

25 Weeks

Size of Baby: Eggplant approx. 13.6-14.8 in, 1.5-2.2 lb

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +18 lbs. 

Maternity Clothes: I am most comfy in maternity clothes...especially love maternity undies

Movement: This boy loves to move!!!  10 am is a really busy time for him :)

Symptoms: Hip/lower back pain on the left side, indigestion. 

What I Miss: Walking outside in the sun...when is Spring again!

Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Boy

Belly button In or Out: Still in and belly ring still in.

Cravings: Milk always makes me happy....been in the habit of cereal with milk in the evenings.

Best Moment This Week: Having my OB appt. and hearing his heart beat :)

What Are You Thankful For This Week? The yummy food my mom makes to help keep me healthy and all the love and support my beautiful alan gives me each day!

Week 24 - Day 2 ~ making your birth story

belly happenings:


OMG! well let me tell you little gavin here does not want to stop moving, rolling, kicking, punching...he has been on a roll for the past few days.  i feel like he never sleeps :)  alan got to feel him for the first real time on saturday while we were enjoying the new harry potter movie at the imax...loved it!  it is so amazing to feel him....my only uncomfortable feeling (which i do not like very much) is when his feet are positioned down near my cervix and he kicks.  it feels so strange....i explained to alan that it is like a balloon being blown up and let out (pressure-wise).   


eating:


no particular cravings i would say lately.  just trying to find a nice middle ground with how much to consume throughout the day.  i prefer smaller snack like meals because if i eat too much typically i will end up with indigestion.  these past few days tums have been really helpful :)  of course we have no way to cook so my meals have been random though mom does kick down some yummy goodness once and a while.  last night she made sauce with ravioli, meatballs, garlic bread (which did not agree with me), and a cake with ice cream.  for no reason...lol just well cause :)


other:


today i began conversations with some people about immunizations.  it is such a big topic full with various debates.  in my heart i don't want to put any unnecessary chemicals in gavin....this belief also aligns with our choice not to circumcise him as well as my choice for a natural birth if possible.  these are all great conversations and i look forward to inquiring with some co-workers who have also chose not to immunize their babies.  gosh so much to consider.  btw in regards to natural birth alan and i watched a great movie/documentary this weekend called the business of being born ...i highly suggest you check it out!  click on the link below for an opportunity to check out the trailer.  it is available on netflix for streaming :) 

http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/trailer.php

as for immunizations, i guess that is a topic for another day.  i hope to have more information to add based on my own personal research.  enjoy the movie!