30 weeks.....MERRY CHRISTMAS

How far along: 30 weeks

Total weight gain: 33+

Stretch Marks: nope..... YAY

Sleep: SUCKS

Best moment this week: Alston and I were laying in bed Christmas evening and he had his head resting on my belly talking to the baby.  It was so incredible to watch and feel as the baby reacted to Alston's voice.  I remember laying there and thinking "My cup runneth over".... thank you Lord for this man you have blessed me with.

Miss anything: Margaritas and sushi

Movement: Oh yes

Food cravings: Mustard

Anything making you sick/queasy: not really.

Gender prediction: I really do think that Baby G is a girl... I'm carrying SOOOO low. But with that said, I'm trying very hard to take turns referring to the baby and she and he. I really want to stay neutral.

Labor pains:I started experiencing Braxton Hicks this week. No bueno!

Wedding ring on or off: Ring on this week.

Belly button in or out: Still in... but getting flatter.

Mood most of the time: My mood seems to be getting better.

Looking forward to: Spending New Years Eve with my love.  

Next appointment: January 8th

Any new symptoms: Nothing new this week.

Prego Moment of the week: Getting winded when I try to put my boots on. 

Christmas in Oklahoma..... Day 1

We got in around noon on Friday morning after driving 10 hours.  We decided to wait to leave till 12, since my doctor told me that we would have to stop every hour to get out and walk for about 5 minutes.  But if I was sleeping, we wouldn't have to stop.
Once we got here it was non-stop Friday. Alston spent the day with my brother shopping for hunting supplies at Bass Pro ( they went goose hunting EARLY Saturday morning... more in a minute) and I spent the day with my dad getting some last minute gifts bought and the groceries for Christmas dinner.

Here are a few pictures of the boys hunting experience.

My brother is the second one from the far left and my hubby is the one on the very end.... far right. 

LOTS of geese.... my mom has been looking up recipes all morning on how to cook a goose.  I'll let you know in a later post how it went. 

 Oh.... they have now decided that they want to stuff at least one of their prizes. 

29 weeks

How far along: 29 weeks

Total weight gain: Drum roll please.... 33lbs. 

Stretch Marks: nope

Sleep: Definitely starting to suck.

Best moment this week: Hearing Baby G's heartbeat and packing for Oklahoma.  At my doctor's appt I was barely measuring 28 weeks, but the dr said that is because Baby G is sitting SOOOO low.  She asked if I was experiecing any pain and I told her it hurt down low and around my pelvis bone.  She said yep... "SHE" is hanging out way low.    

Miss anything: Margaritas, subway and sushi

Movement: Holy Cow!  I'm pretty sure I had cartwheels being done to be this week. 

Food cravings: Mustard

Anything making you sick/queasy: not really... Still not very hungry. 

Gender prediction: I'm on team Pink and Alston is on team Blue 

Labor pains: nope... I started experiencing Braxton Hicks this week.  No bueno!

Wedding ring on or off: I'm swollen in the mornings, so I haven't been wearing it. 

Belly button in or out: Still in

Mood most of the time: I've been in a MUCH better mood this week. 

Looking forward to: Christmas with my family. 

Next appointment: January 8th 

Any new symptoms: Braxton hicks and my face started breaking out again.  YUCK! 

Prego Moment of the week: I went and had my oil changed before we left for Oklahoma and the lady that worked there reached right out and rubbed my belly!  My first total stranger belly rub!!

28 weeks

How far along: 28 weeks

Total weight gain: 28LBS... I'm sure I'll find out otherwise on Thursday at my check up. 

Stretch Marks: nope... and I'm still using my mustela religiously

Sleep: Definitely starting to suck.

Best moment this week: Getting to go to the Baton Rouge jewerly show.  OH MY!  You can definitely get into some trouble there.  It's for vendors to come and buy merchandise at wholesale prices.  

Miss anything: Margaritas, subway and sushi

Movement: Lots of movement, especially in the evenings. 

Food cravings: Alston says my addiction to mustard has gotten crazy... so I guess I have actually had a food craving lately. 

Anything making you sick/queasy: not really... Still not very hungry. 

Gender prediction: I still think we are having a girl. 

Labor pains: nope

Wedding ring on or off: There was three days this week that I couldn't wear wear ring

Belly button in or out: Still in

Mood most of the time: Happy, but very easily annoyed and frustrated.  I'm pretty sure the lack of sleep and this growing belly are starting to get to me. 

Looking forward to: Doctor appt on Thursday and then we leave for Oklahoma.

Next appointment: 

Any new symptoms: I now have to get up to pee 3 times at night... BOO

Prego Moment of the week: Not being able to power shop anymore.  I have to take mini breaks and pee A LOT!

Ready to "POP" Baby Shower

Sunday I had to honor of hosting a baby shower for my cousin Ashley and her little one on the way Ms. Renley.  Ashley is due Dec. 20, so I thought the best theme for her shower would be "Ready to "Pop".... where everything centered around the word "POP".

This was the all things "POP" table.

  We had....

Cake "POPS"... White cake and Red Velvet

Fruit "POPS"... Grapes &  Pineapples

Rice Krispie "POPS"

White Chocolate "POP"corn

Carmel "POP"corn

 These were to two prizes for the winners of our games.  We played the traditional game where everyone gets a clothes pin when the first get there, and if they say the word "BABY" they lose there pin.  The one with the most clothes pins at the end of the party wins.  The other game we played was we gave everyone a small tub of play-dough and they had to "make a baby" and Ashley got to pick the winner. 

Here is a pic of some of the "BABIES" that were made. 

My mother-in-law and Ms. Addie

The diaper cake I made for baby Renley, with little glitter Toms.

 The Hubby sneaking some punch before he went outside to be with the men.

I have to brag....Aunt Roni (the Mawmaw) makes the most beautiful quilts by hand.  This is just one of MANY that she has made. 

Ashley and Renley got a lot of very nice gifts and LOTS of diapers and wipes. 

27 Weeks

How far along: 27 weeks

Total weight gain: 28LBS... I lost 2 lbs from my last appt. 

Maternity clothes:... I'm pretty sure I can delete this question at this point.
Stretch Marks: nope... Thank you Lord!

Sleep: 50/50

Best moment this week: My friends are coming into town Wed. and staying all weekend, then on Sunday I have a baby shower for my cousin... "Ready to POP" theme!

Miss anything: Margaritas, subway and sushi

Movement: yes ma'am

Food cravings: Nothing new this week.

Anything making you sick/queasy: not really... I don't have a very big appetite right now.

Gender prediction: I'm leaning towards girl again. .

Labor pains: nope

Wedding ring on or off: depends on the day

Belly button in or out: Still in

Mood most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Going home for Christmas

Next appointment: Dec. 20rd

Any new symptoms: Nothing new this week

Prego Moment of the week: Riding the bike at the gym is getting a little hard.  I'm on 5'1" so I tend to scoot all the way, but now my belly is getting in the way.  I'm starting to pedal with my toes! 

second trimester LOVES

schick intution ravor

I absolutely LOVE this razor!  Why did I not discover this years ago when I was living at the lake... sheeesh...

All you have to do is splash some water on your legs or your pits and shave: no shave gel required and no nasty bumps after!  Great for those mornings I'm running late and still need a shave.

New make-up

I'm all about simplifying my daily routine.... I figure I better start now trying to find products that will make me feel good, but not make me spend more than 5 minutes in the bathroom.

• The eyeshadow stick is FABULOUS!  Is for the smokey effect, but I use just the blush pink side for every day use.  My favorite color is the "Torch".
• This "fountain" is so cool!  It only comes in two colors I believe... tan and fair.  When you squeeze some out to use it it is white... but as you blend it it blends so smoothly and flawlessly!  Love this for a quick fix.

Food Cravings

I cannot get enough of these two!  Pineapples and Satsumas... OMG! 

Satsumas are native to Louisiana: they are super easy to peel, and SOOO yummy. They are actually sweet.

BACK BRACE FROM BABYS R US

Find it here.... My belly really starts to hurt in the evenings, especially after a lot of being on my feet.  My friend told me about this when she saw that I was constantly putting my hands under my belly.  It helps take the weight off of your back too, which is a BIG plus.

Mio water flavor

I'm currenlty burned out on Crystal Light, so I had to try something different.  What's also nice about the MIO is that you decide how much to add... and that really determines that flavor of your drink.

NO I DON'T USE THE ENERGY ONE EITHER...

still loving my belly lotion

27 weeks and still no stretch marks!! YAY!!!