Friend Baby Shower

A few weeks back our close friends threw us a baby shower.  It was a lot of fun getting everyone together.  We had a Razorback themed couples shower.  I think Michael learned a lot while opening presents.  Each one that he opened he got an explanation of what it was or does.  We have the best friends.  You know what they say friends are the family we choose. 

It just makes me realize how loved our new little one is going to be, when we are constantly surrounded by our friends and family’s support.  It is definitely getting close to D-day and I can’t wait to meet this little guy or gal.  It is going to make our lives better!

Michael’s Daddy Belt…It is well stocked.Bandaids and a beer, just in case.Rick’s Bakery YummyIt was such a nice day outside!The kids played under the tent.Thanks to some great friends, Michael and I will have a baby that sleeps.Practicing staying clean.Michael’s cousin is practicing here to be our babysitter!Opening more presents.Papaw got baby Sperry a giant bear!Not all the predictions but most of them!My beautiful hostesses! They are the greatest friends a girl could ask for! 

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 23lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Stretch marks? No-Thank goodness.
Sleep: Sleep is getting more difficult.  I am becoming increasingly more uncomfortable, but when I sleep I typically sleep hard.
Best moment this week: Getting to eat some yummy Thanksgiving food. I love my Aunt’s fudge and I have been looking forward to eating all of it!
Miss Anything? Nothing new.
Movement: Lots of movement.
Food cravings: Chocolate Fudge.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing new.
Feelings: I am starting to be ready for this to be over with and to know what is inside of me.  I am dying to start this next phase of my life.  Michael is getting more and more excited as well.       
Gender: We are not going to find out.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy all the time. 
Looking forward to: I am now looking forward to Christmas!

Week 31

How far along? 31 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 21 lbs (according to the doctor)
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Stretch marks? No-Thank goodness.
Sleep: I have been extra sleepy at night lately.  My desire to nap has gone down, and my need to have a clean house has increased.
Best moment this week: We went to the beach with my parents.  It was great and very relaxing.  It was a little cool, but it was perfect for walking on the beach and just taking time away from work.
Miss Anything? Nothing new.
Movement: Lots of movement.
Food cravings: I ate seafood like it was going out of style last week.  Fresh shrimp and crab at the beach was amazing.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing new.
Feelings: I feel like our little alien is trying to find his/her way out.  The pushing on my belly is getting harder and harder and sometimes a lot painful.       
Gender: We are not going to find out.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy all the time. 
Looking forward to: Decorating for Christmas!!!

Week 30

Sorry for the delay, but last week we spent the week at the beach.  I have been traveling for three weeks straight.  Now I am home until after this little one decides to makes its appearance.

How far along? 30 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 20 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Stretch marks? No-Thank goodness.
Sleep: Sleeping harder lately, but still waking up 2-3 times a night.
Best moment this week: Michael went with me on a work trip and we had our friend baby shower.  We have been busy!
Miss Anything? Nothing new this week.
Movement: Lots of movement.
Food cravings: I still want Taco Bell at least 2x a week. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing new.
Feelings: Excitement!     
Gender: We are not going to find out.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy all the time.  
Looking forward to: Going on vacation to the beach!!

Family Baby Shower

Sunday, my Aunt and my cousin threw me a wonderful baby shower.  I was so excited to see everyone and to eat some yummy cake.  My family is so excited for me to have a baby.  I think most of them can’t believe I am all grown up enough to be having baby’s of my own, and sometimes I can’t believe it either.  I am the youngest on my Mom’s side, so next we will have 2nd cousin’s going through all this, but probably not for several years.   

The shower was a duck theme after my maiden name and ducks are very baby neutral.  I loved it.  My cousin and her mom did some adorable decoration and the cake (did I mention we had cake) was so cute.  The cake was a bathtub with ducks and bubbles.  Too cute!  We got tons of much needed items.  I will let the pictures do the talking.

Yummy Food with Sausage Balls!!Pretty Flowers!Check out that cake!!Punch with the rubber ducky pirates.Getting excited about opening present.Posing with my cake.Michael’s side of the family.  Cousin, Mom and Aunt.Me with my wonderful Hostesses! My Mom, her sister (my aunt) and me!Me and my MAMA…soon to be Mimi (I called her mimi as a kid)My MIL and me.Don’t you love my big helper! Thank goodness for her.  Opening presents can be tiring.This picture makes me look huge…so I had to post.All the wonderful gifts for Baby Sperry…he or she is already so loved by their family. 

29 Weeks

Someone wanting in on the picture taking again this week.  My poor baby dog is such a camera ham.  She almost always poses for her picture.  Love it!

How far along? 29 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 17 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Stretch marks? No-Thank goodness.
Sleep: I miss the days where I could sleep all day.  Our little alien loves to keep moving, pretty sure he/she is running out of room.
Best moment this week: My family baby shower was this weekend.  It was wonderful to spend time with family and for Baby Sperry to feel the love.  (will post pictures later this week)
Miss Anything? I really miss sitting for long period of time with NO pain. 
Movement: Lots of movement.
Food cravings: I craved sausage balls this week and my cousin, who threw me the shower, came through and had some.  
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing new.
Feelings: Excitement!  I can’t wait to put some of our new stuff for the baby to good use.   
Gender: We are not going to find out.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy all the time.  Still getting the giggles a lot.  I just get so tickled and Michael then gets tickled at my laughter and it is like a 10 minute ordeal.   
Looking forward to: Traveling with my hubby in the next few weeks!!

Comparison

Baby Michael, Baby Alien, and Baby Jennifer: Can you tell a resemblance in the 4D ultrasound picture?  Who knows. I thought this would be funny to do a side by side.  I keep telling people our poor child has gotten his/her Daddy’s ears.  I am not sure how old Michael is in this picture, but mine is hours old.