37 Weeks and 5 Days!

How far along? 37 Weeks and 5 Days
Heartbeat: 150
Total weight gain/loss: Not to be posted! :)
Maternity clothes? Yes, but sadly they are getting to be to small. I pretty much just wear dresses because they are most comfortable.
Stretch marks? Yes. :(
Sleep: It varies. Some nights I sleep great other nights I have a hard time sleeping. Most of the time pretty good though.
Best moment this week: My mom came and was a huge help!!! We set up my classroom, she cooked meals, took me shopping and just enjoyed having mother/daughter time. I miss her so much already!!!
Movement: Very active little boy!
Food cravings: HEB Intense Chocolate Ice Cream...it is good!!!
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Nothing...no progress.
Belly Button in or out? Still in.
What I miss: Being able to wear my wedding ring!!!
What I am looking forward to: Meeting Jackson. I am also hoping that at our next appointment we will have made some progress. The doctor thinks I will pass my due date, which means I will more than likely start school.
Milestones: Hmm...unfortunately nothing different happened this week that I can think of right now.

36 Weeks!! AKA 9 months!!!

Can't believe it has been 3 weeks since I last posted.

How far along? 36 weeks, which is also known as 9 months!!!
Heartbeat: Strong! We were talking to the doctor when we went last so I don't know the exact BPM.
Total weight gain/loss: We will just say gain. Don't think I want to put those numbers on here anymore. :)
Maternity clothes? Yes, but sadly they are getting to be to small. I pretty much just wear dresses because they are most comfortable.
Stretch marks? Yes. :(
Sleep: It varies. Some nights I sleep great other nights I have a hard time sleeping. Most of the time pretty good though.
Best moment this week: Rick made ALL PRO this week! I know that isn't about Jackson, but it is a family celebration!!!
Movement: Yes, although I read that I will be feeling him less and less since he is getting bigger. Hopefully he is a small baby because he is very active!
Food cravings: No cravings really, but I did have Chuy's twice this past week.
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: I don't think I have had any contractions. None that I know of.
Belly Button in or out? Still in.
What I miss: Laying on my stomach, running, and being able to wear my normal clothes. However, I only have about 4 more weeks to savor Jackson being in my belly.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting little Jackson and having our families here. I am praying for a smooth labor and delivery and that we don't go into labor at 5pm!!!
Milestones: Jackson's room is officially complete!!!

33 Weeks!

How far along? 33 weeks!!!
Heartbeat: 160
Total weight gain/loss: No loss here! Total gain: 27 pounds
Maternity clothes? Oh yes, but now that it is summer I am wearing lots of dresses!
Stretch marks? Yes. :(
Sleep: Sleeping well, but have to go to the bathroom during the night.
Best moment this week: Jackson's movements have gotten a LOT stronger.
Movement: Oh yes! Lots and I love it!
Food cravings: Popcorn
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? Still in.
What I miss: Running. This time last year I started training for my half marathon. I miss it and look forward to running again soon and this time with a stroller.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting little Jackson.
Milestones: Going to the doctor and getting healthy reports. I love hearing my little boy's heartbeat and knowing that everything is going okay in there! God is good!!!

Ready for this!!!

I was looking through some pictures today and came across this one of me, Rick and Robyn getting ready for a jog. This was from Christmas. I was 5 weeks pregnant here. I am ready to start running again and ready to go back to my weight that I was before baby weight. I have loved watching my belly grow though!

50 Days!?!?!?

50 days until the due date...WOW! We are getting close! I can't wait to meet this little man who has been so active in my tummy!

30 Weeks!

How far along? 30 weeks!!!
Heartbeat: Dr. Appt on Thursday
Total weight gain/loss: We will find out Thursday.
Maternity clothes? Oh yes, but now that it is summer I am wearing lots of dresses!
Stretch marks? Sadly I came across a couple this week. :(
Sleep: Pretty good.
Best moment this week: Baby shower and taking our families to the 3D/4D sonogram.
Movement: Oh yes! Lots and I love it!
Food cravings: Not really.
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? Still in.
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach and shopping for regular clothes.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting little Jackson.
Milestones: We were able to take a sneak peek in on Jackson. It was so neat to experience it with our families and see him in more detail.

29 Weeks!

How far along? 29 weeks!!!
Heartbeat? 150
Total weight gain/loss: 22 pounds
Maternity clothes? Oh yes! I've been sporting them for awhile now.
Stretch marks? None
Sleep: Sleeping well. I do wake up though when I need to switch positions.
Best moment this week: Summer started!!!
Movement: Oh yes! Lots and I love it!
Food cravings: No strong cravings lately.
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In, but trying to pop.
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.
What I am looking forward to: GOing to T-town to see our families and having a baby shower!
Milestones: Feeling Jackson's movements a lot more lately. Some of them are not so comfortable, but I love looking at my stomach and seeing it move and knowing it is my sweet little boy!

Weekly Update: 28 Weeks and 2 Days

How far along? 28 weeks and 2 Days (3rd Trimester)
Heartbeat? 150
Total weight gain/loss: 22 pounds
Maternity clothes? Oh yes! I've been sporting them for awhile now.
Stretch marks? None
Sleep: Sleeping well. I do wake up though when I need to switch positions.
Best moment this week: Interacting with my son. He would kick and I would touch where I felt him and he would kick again.
Movement: Oh yes! Lots and I love it!
Food cravings: Changes...Oreos have been a recent craving. Did you know they make Oreo Klondike Sandwiches? Yummy!!!
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In, but trying to pop.
What I miss: Carinos Caesar dressing.
What I am looking forward to: Summer!!! I can't wait to spend more time getting ready for Jackson.
Milestones: Started the 3rd trimester and now we go to the doctor every 2 weeks!

Baker Trip-Medina

Rick's mom treated the Baker family to a trip to the Medina River Resort. We headed there for the Memorial Day weekend. We had a great time with everyone. We headed out Saturday morning for Medina. We enjoyed sandwiches at the ranch and then started exploring. Rick and I prepared the dinner for Saturday night. Fajitas! They were yummy! Rick's sister, Ruth Lee, prepared breakfast quesadillas the next morning and then we went to an apple orchard for lunch. We went to a plant nursery where Rick took a TON of pictures. We went to a rodeo that evening which was a lot of fun! Rick's mom made brisket and the BEST roasted potato salad. This has been a favorite of mine ever since we started dating 11 and a 1/2 years ago. We enjoyed breakfast pizza the next morning and took some family pictures. It was a great weekend. Now we just Jackson here to enjoy the next trip!

Weekly Update: 27 Weeks

How far along? 27 weeks!!! Last week of 2nd trimester.
Heartbeat? 148 bpm (on average)
Total weight gain/loss: 19 pounds...eek!
Maternity clothes? Oh yes! I've been sporting them for awhile now.
Stretch marks? None (let's hope it stays that way)
Sleep: I really don't have any problem falling asleep. However, I've been having leg pains during the night where I wake up screaming! Those are not fun at all!!!
Best moment this week: Rick was able to feel Jackson for the first time on Thursday night.
Movement: Oh yes! Lots and I love it!
Food cravings: Changes...Oreos have been a recent craving.
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In, but trying to pop.
What I miss: Carinos Caesar dressing.
What I am looking forward to: Summer!!! I can't wait to spend more time getting ready for Jackson.
Milestones: Thankfully I haven't had any swelling that is talked about in all my books. I am hoping it stays that way!