Baby Shower #2

On Saturday, June 22nd my sister-in-law Christina hosted my Bellingham baby shower.  We were hoping for nice weather so we could spend the afternoon outside at the Rittmueller's home, we learned to be careful what we wish for.  The weather was beautiful, but it ended up being a little too warm.  Regardless, the afternoon was relaxing and Christina did a wonderful job planning and hosting the shower.   I was so thankful to spend the day with family and friends celebrating baby Cooper :)

Here are a few pictures from the afternoon. . .

{Christina, Me and Nicole}

{Opening some gifts . . . I was glad to have lots of little helpers}

{A couple shower games . . . everyone was so serious}

 {Jon, Sue and Me}

{Some of the ladies enjoying an afternoon snack}

What a wonderful afternoon!  We are ready for baby Cooper to meet us and all of our wonderful friends and family.  Thank you to everyone who was a part of the day. 

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 26 pounds 

Maternity clothes? I can still wear some of my pre-pregnancy tops and dresses

Stretch marks? Not yet... I'm keeping my skin moisturized

Sleep: Still sleeping soundly

Symptoms: Lots of rib pain and mid back pain.  I am also feeling pretty sore as baby is growing and everything is stretching.

Miss anything: Yummy summer cocktails and white wine on these warmer days. 

Movement: I am beginning to feel every twist and turn.

Food cravings: Fruit and lemonade . . . especially homemade strawberry lemonade.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Gender Prediction: Boy 

Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? Very flat but the top pops out a little bit.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Best Moment of the Week: Spending the weekend in Bellingham celebrating baby Cooper {more details to come}

Looking forward to: This upcoming weekend . . . the weather is supposed to be nice and I am looking forward to relaxing with a good book.  This week I have been focused on my baby to do list and we are slowly checking things off as we get closer to the due date. 

33 Weeks

How far along? 33 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 25 pounds . . . I don't think I'll stay below my goal weight :(

Maternity clothes? I wore a maxi dress almost every day this week . . . or my gaucho pants.  Although a little outdated, they are so comfy and I am so happy I saved them a few years ago. 

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep: Sleeping great! 

Symptoms: See below :)

Miss anything: My traditional spring/summer wardrobe . . . especially heels and wedges.

Movement: Lots of pressure and kicking my ribs.  

Food cravings: Still obsessed with fruit. . . frozen fruit, fruit smoothies, fresh fruit

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Gender Prediction: Boy 

Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? Still in . . . but very flat.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Best Moment of the Week: Our doctor telling us that he will be surprised if I make it to my due date  

Looking forward to: Having a few months to focus on baby.  I have been so busy with school that baby hasn't been the focus.  Luckily in about 3 days I will be able to focus on putting the finishing touches on the nursery, installing our car seat, taking a couple baby classes, packing our hospital bag and starting to plan our baby announcements.  

Baby Update:

This week I had my 33 week appointment.  Everything is still going smoothly but, it looks like baby Cooper is starting to think about his or her arrival.  Baby has already turned (which is why I have been feeling like I'm getting kicked in the ribs), and the doctor told us to be prepared starting on July 3rd.  After the 3rd they will no longer stop labor and he thinks it will be very unlikely that I actually make it to my due date.  For first time parents only 10% of babies are early, 5% are born on their due date and 85% of first babies are late.  He expects baby Cooper to be born anytime after the 15th.  Eeek!

32 Weeks

I'm technically at 33 weeks now, but I still wanted to get a post in about 32 weeks. 

This is a picture from my baby shower on Tuesday.   

Beth is a first grade teacher and she is having a little boy at the end of October :)

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 24 pounds

Maternity clothes? I grew a lot this past week and I was so worried my field day shirt would no longer fit . . . luckily it still fit

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep: It was a phase! I am sleeping great again. 

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, and some rib pain

Miss anything: Standing on a ladder and moving furniture. . . I hate not being about to pack up my classroom without lots of help

Movement: Lots of kicking my ribs :(

Food cravings: Fruit . . . tropical fruit, bananas, strawberries, cherries, etc. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Gender Prediction: Boy . . . all the silly wives' tales agree.

Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? Still in . . . but very flat.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Best Moment of the Week: I had such a  fun week at work, it's hard to choose a best moment.  

• Our Kindergarten Celebration - The kids did such a great job singing and the slideshow turned out so cute
• My Baby Shower - It was so sweet of the staff to find time in their  busy schedules to celebrate baby Cooper
• Field Day - What an exhausing day! Their shirts turned out so cute and our class won Peel the Snack and Tug-o'-War!

Looking forward to: June 20th (My first day of summer vacation).  I have been so busy lately and it will be nice to have some down time before the baby arrives. 

Baby Shower

 On Saturday, June 1st my dear friend Jacqueline hosted my first baby shower.  It was such a beautiful day and I was so thankful to spend the day with family and friends celebrating baby Cooper :)

Here are a few pictures from the afternoon. . .

 {guess the due date and gender . . . we'll see who wins}

  

{How cute are these gingham outfits?!?!?  Jacqueline made them all out of paper.  They match the outfits I have been obsessed with from Gap}

{My least favorite part of any shower in my honor . . . opening gifts.  I hate being the center of attention.  Luckily I had a couple helpers who took the focus away from me.  Thanks Raian and Harper for all of your help!}

{Jacqueline and Me . . . what a wonderful hostess!}

{Like mother, like daughter . . . loving all the blue}

What a wonderful afternoon!  Baby Cooper is certainly going to be spoiled :)  Thank you to everyone who was a part of the day. 

31 Weeks

{Better late than never . . .  

It was a busy weekend followed by a VERY busy week at school.}

How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 23 pounds . . .  Same as last week  :)

Maternity clothes? Pre-pregnancy clothes are pretty much out of the picture now.  Luckily I received a new selection of summer clothes from my co-worker. :)

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep: I was sleeping great until Sunday night . .  for the last few nights I have slept horribly. 

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, rib pain and restless nights. :(

Miss anything: Sleeping soundly. . . hopefully this is just a phase.  

Movement: Lots of kicking and punching. 

Food cravings: Frozen fruit. . . I finally made some frozen greek yogurt blueberries this weekend. Yum!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Gender Prediction: Boy 

Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? Still in . . . but very flat.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Best Moment of the Week:  Spending Saturday celebrating baby Cooper with my some of my dearest friends and family. . .  more details and photos to come :)

Looking forward to: June 20th (My first day of summer vacation).  I have been so busy lately and it will be nice to have some down time before the baby arrives. 

P.S.   Psych fans, did you notice the "delicious" pineapple reference? ;)  If you haven't watched the show it is on Netflix and it is amazing.