33 Weeks...Only 7 Left To Go!



This was actually taken closer to 32 weeks



HOW FAR ALONG?: 33 Weeks! The baby is the size of a butternut squash. Last week it was the size of a honeydew melon.  That doesn't really make sense to me because I think a melon looks bigger than the squash...but oh well that's what the book says.

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: as of my appointment today 19 pounds and I am feeling very swollen. But the doc says I am right on track.

STRETCH MARKS?:  Nope not yet.  Lets hope it stays that way.

SLEEP?:  Sleeping is rough.  I am up at least 5-6 times a night and not typically a happy camper in the morning.

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:  Going to the childbirthing class with Rob.  It was really informative and made me feel alot better.  Plus getting to spend the day with Rob was great.  We need to find one of those hand massagers that they had for us to use while we were there.  They were awesome.  Also at my appointment today it was great to hear the baby's heart beat.  I have been in a really crabby mood lately and hearing that made me smile :)
WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:  Just feeling so overwhelmed.  I am sure we will be ready, but with the amount that has to be done it seems impossible.  Between the amount of stuff at work that needs to be done before I go on maternity leave, to the stuff around the house and still setting up the nursery, I am definitly stressed.  I know that's not good for me or the baby, but its hard not to feel overwhelmed, but we are checking things off the list little by little.

MISS ANYTHING?:  I could really use some red wine to calm my nerves and relax me.

MOVEMENT?:  Baby is moving all the time now.  While I enjoy it most of the time, the soccer practice on my ribs can be a little painful.  Doc says the baby's head is down, and once its down it usually stays that way.  But he's going to keep checking at every appoinment to make sure he/she cooperates.

FOOD CRAVINGS?:  Nothing.  I had a craving a few weeks ago for a honey glazed donut.  But once I had one, no more cravings.  Honestly, I don't have much of an appetite.  Maybe the only thing I am craving is breakfast food, but for dinner.

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?:  Still really queasy in the morning.  I have tried to make sure that I eat right when I wake up, which helps, but I still feel quesy in the car or on the train on the way to work.

GENDER?:  I think it might be a boy.  Next week I will probably say girl.  I can't make my mind up about anything these days.

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: Very forgetful lately.  Its driving me nuts.  I forget stupid and important things.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?:  1/2 and 1/2.  The top is out and the bottom is still in (well flat).  I miss my old belly button.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: My fingers have unfortunately started to swell.  I thought maybe I was going to get away with this symptom.  I can wear one ring, so I have been wearing my wedding ring, but can't wear my engagement ring :(  I am pretty sure I will have to stop wearing my wedding ring soon too.

HAPPY or MOODY MOST OF THE TIME?:  SO MOODY.  I can't control my moods or emotions.  I am tired, forgetful, overwhelmed, and over worked which all equates to lots of mood swings.  I am probably not the most pleasant person to be around lately, but I just can't shake it off.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?:  Getting the nursery ready and getting to meet our baby.

23 weeks, 26 weeks and 30 weeks...so much happening

Ok! So its been a really long time since I have updated the blog.  I have been a busy girl with lots of trips this summer, the country music fest, tons of fall activities (ahem the Big E), working, shopping and so much more...not to mention this whole growing a human thing.  So here is a quick update on what's been happening over the last few months before my 30 week update.  First, summer was just incredible.  Rob and I took the whole babymoon thing to new levels, taking tons of weekend and day trips not to mention the trips to Florida and Maine too.  But summer officially capped off with the Country Music Fest at the end of August with Tara, as it does every year, though this year was quite a different experience.  Even though tailgating was a little more low key, we had great food and a great time and the concert was awesome (though there was one man there, who I am sure was completely sober, that thought Tara and I were having this baby together as partners).  Now I know we were dancing up a storm together and that I have umm put on a few pounds, but I am pretty sure we still look alot like sisters.  Anyways, here's a pic of us just before the concert started.

This is my 23 weeks picture!

So with the end of summer comes the beginning of my favorite season, Autumn.  Who doesn't love crisp weather, hot apple cider, pumpkin everything and fall foliage.  The official start of Autumn is the Big E.  I don't think I have missed it in all of my 29 years, even when we lived in Florida. It was better than ever this year, though after walking around and eating our way through the fair for 9 straight hours, I was hurting.  My knees, feet and back have never hurt so badly, but boy was it worth it. Take a look at some of the fun we had.



Before Rob won a teddy bear for the baby playing the birthday game.  I am 26 weeks in this photo.

 

The Big E is not complete without a stop at the Millie's pierogi's stand. There is nothing like polish food to bring me back to childhood.

These bean bags were the most comfortable things ever invented and yes we bought one.  I want to put it in the nursery underneath some shelves of books for a cozy place to read when the baby is a little bit older. 



Ok so now that you are all up to date.  Here is my 30 week post.  I will try to be more consisent in updating and taking pictures throughout my next 10 weeks.

HOW FAR ALONG?: 30 weeks.  Only 10 left to go.  I can't believe it...oh man we have to finish our Christmas shopping too.  Having a Dec 26th due date creates an automatic countdown of shopping days left.

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: 17 pounds

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Yes, with the exception of some yoga pants and cardigans/jackets that I can stillwear unbuttoned.

STRETCH MARKS?:  None yet.  Crossing my fingers this doesn't change.

SLEEP?: I am waking up at least three times a night now to pee.  So I have definitely been sleeping less, but every now and then I get a good night, which helps me reset for a couple days.  Though it probably helps that I can barely stay up til 9pm anymore....Man its going to be hard to watch the debate tonight.

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Our baby shower this past Saturday that my mom and sister planned together for us.  It was so great and they know me so well as the autumn themed shower with pumpkins, maple syrup, mums and stonewall kitchen pancake mix as favors were all right up my ally.  Everything was perfect. It was so nice that so many family and friends from the Iosua side drove out to Western, Ma.  It was great to have everyone together.  Everyone was so generous and it helped us out in getting ready for Baby I so much.  We got a ton of the things that we need from the glider and pack and play from my parents, to an utterly awesome diaper bag stuffed with all kinds of goodies and our car seats/stroller from Rob's parents.  We also had a lot of people knit us some beautiful blankets and clothes that are so special for us to have. A huge thanks again to everyone involved.

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Waking up Monday morning with morning sickness and getting physically ill in the middle of our front yard. (You know our nosey old lady of a neighbor was peeping out her window watching the lovely scene.)  Not sure where this is coming from, but I feel like I am back in my first trimester and I don't like it.

MISS ANYTHING?: Really really missing wine and sushi.  Rob and I bought a case of wine from our favorite winery in Lake George over the summer and I am dying to dive into it. And don't get me started on sushi, whoever brings me sushi in the hospital will make me the happiest woman on earth.

MOVEMENT?: Yes Baby I is moving all the time now.  I can feel him/her kick, roll and do all kinds of tricks all day long.  While I love it when I am relaxing at home on the couch or in bed, it does get slightly distracting in the middle of meetings at work.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Nothing...actually eating is getting to be a chore.  I am back to not really wanting to eat meat again and I just don't have much of an appetite.  But luckily Rob makes sure I am getting a healthy amount of calories every day.  If you didn't automatically put on so much weight growing a baby, pregnancy could be a great diet haha.

GENDER?: Still don't know.  I flip back and forth whether I think its a girl or a boy.  I think right now I am leaning boy.  Rob says that he calls the baby a boy, but when he pictures it, he pictures a girl.

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: I think my moods have been pretty good lately, though Rob may disagree.  I don't seem to be quite as moody these past few weeks, probably because I am too tired to be.  I am mostly just exhausted all the time and my back kills at the end of the day.  I am also still getting lots of headaches.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: In, but almost flat.  Hopefully it won't pop for a few more weeks.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On!  This is surprising because my fingers usually swell.  I think the cold weather is helping. I am really happy that I am not nine months pregnant in the summer time.

HAPPY or MOODY MOST OF THE TIME?: Happy and getting really excited to meet Baby I and finally give it a real pronoun.  Friends are starting to think that I am really weird still calling the Baby "it". I can't wait to meet Baby I and name him/her. 

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: I am excited because all of the house projects are finally almost done and should be COMPLETELY done in the next week or so which means that we get to go through all our stuff from the shower and actually set up and decorate the nursery.  I can't wait. We have some great ideas.

Here are some pictures from the Baby shower this past weekend!!!

Rob and I after brunch

Three generations and my 30 week picture!

Chloe and Felicia were our big helpers ... oh and Wendy and Mary too :)

New BFF's.  We have the most adorable neices!

Me and Felicia

Great idea for centerpieces.  This has pinterest written all over it.



Another pinterest idea that my mom made for the nursery.  In case its too small to read it spells dream in buttons.  Its super cute.

22 Weeks and 18 To Go

 

HOW FAR ALONG?: 22 weeks. 18 to go. The baby is finally over a pound and about the size of a small doll...what happened to the fruit comparisons?

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: 8 pounds...ugh...

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Yes, but still mixed in with some of my regular clothes.  Casual weekend clothes are easy and comfortable, but I struggle with myself in the mirror every morning when I have to get dressed for work.  Why do the cute maternity clothes have to be so expensive for something I will only be wearing for the next three months.

STRETCH MARKS?:  A few small ones on my hips.  Hopefully they don't get too much worse.

SLEEP?:  Some nights I sleep fine, but others I don't sleep at all.


BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Spending four days in Lake George with Rob and Daisy.  It was so nice to get away just us and enjoy the outdoors.  I really don't think I was meant to live and work near a city.  We had such a great time walking around the town, swimming in the lake and hiking in the Adirondack Mountains.  I can't wait to go back next year (or hopefully this winter for the winter carnival).

  

In the Mountain overlooking

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Just feeling so emotional.  This growing a human thing is hard work and I am always exhausted lately.  I also can't seem to control any of my emotions. (poor Rob).

  

MISS ANYTHING?: I could really use a glass of wine to de-stress and relax me.

MOVEMENT?: Lots of movement.  I can feel Baby I moving all the time in there.  I can feel him/her kick and also roll around.  They are not strong enough for Rob to feel yet from the outside, but I can't wait for that moment.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Nothing specific or consistent that I have been craving.  I have more of an appetite I have noticed. Which is only supposed to grow since over the next 4 weeks the baby will double in size (hopefully I won't). 

GENDER?:  I took girl in the baby pool and Rob took boy.  So we are split 50/50.  Looks like most of the family is saying girl.  We will have to wait and see.

SYMPTOMS?: Lots of bloody noses, some lightheadedness, mood swings, exhaustion.  But all of this is better than getting sick like I was in the beginning.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: In, but flattening.  It is not attractive.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On

HAPPY or MOODY MOST OF THE TIME?: Happy and excited most of the time, but my day to day emotions are all over the place.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: Unfortunately all of our planned vacations are over which makes me very sad.  I am looking forward to the Country Music Fest this weekend, and a long weekend for Labor Day weekend.  I am also looking forward to registering and our Baby shower in October.  Overall just looking forward to fall, spending some time at home and getting ready for the baby.  

20 Weeks...Half Way There

Almost 20 weeks on our Vacation in Maine

HOW FAR ALONG?: 20 weeks...Baby I is the size of a small cantaloupe and the length of a banana.

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: 6 pounds

MATERNITY CLOTHES?:  Starting to wear them a lot, but I can still fit into many of my regular clothes too.

STRETCH MARKS?: none yet

SLEEP?: Getting up 2-3 times a night to pee.

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: There were so many.  First, seeing the ultrasound at the doctor's on Tuesday and having everything be healthy.  Also the entire week we spent in Maine last week.  It was so nice and relaxing and so great to spend some quality time with Rob and Daisy.  We went on lots of walks at all hours, spent so much time at the beach and ate great food all week.  I would do anything to be able to move there permanently.

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:  Probably the long days at work following a vacation.

MISS ANYTHING?: I really miss sushi, deli meat, wine and cocktails.

MOVEMENT?: There are a few times when I think I felt the baby moving, but its not often enough that I am entirely sure.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Nothing specific, but my appetite has picked up a bit.

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: Nope.

GENDER?: We made it through THE ultrasound without finding out the gender.  Its smooth sailing from here.  I am so glad that we decided to do it this way (and that Rob stuck to his guns here) cause it makes me even more excited for the end of December.

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: I am very very moody.  Mood swings like crazy. No other major symptoms besides getting tired early on and an occasional headache and backache. 

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?:  In but starting to flatten.  However, I had a really deep inny before getting pregnant so hopefully that helps.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On

HAPPY or MOODY MOST OF THE TIME?: So so moody.  See above.  However, I am very happy and excited to spend time with Rob and Daisy and prepare for the little one coming so soon.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?:  I am looking forward to going to Lake George next week and also really starting to look forward to the fall and the fall weather.  I can't wait to go apple picking, pumpkin picking, stay home on football Sundays, go to the Big E and keep prepping for baby I.  Fall is definitely the most relaxing time of year for me.

15 Weeks - Baby I is the size of an avocado (mmm my favorite food)



Family Photo at 15 weeks

15 weeks at Disney

 HOW FAR ALONG?: 15 weeks - Baby I is the size of an avocado (mmm my favorite food)

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: Between one and two pounds

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: I have started wear a couple maternity shirts.  But my loose fitting tops and some pants still fit.  I can also wear the pants that don't fit with a Bella Band too which is helpful.  I am also fond of all of my dresses and skirts as those still fit well.

STRETCH MARKS?:  None that I didn't already have.

SLEEP?:  Some nights I sleep great and others not so much.  I am getting up at least twice a night to pee.

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Hanging out with the family in Disney.  It was so great to see my brother and his family and meet Alyssa and it was nice to have everybody together.



Rob Meeting Alyssa for the 1st time


 

The whole Szydlo Family at Typhoon Lagoon on the first day

 

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:   Getting violently ill after a 4th of July cookout.  I am not sure if it was something I ate or that I just ate too much, but I can't remember the last time I got sick like that.

MISS ANYTHING?: I really really miss wine and other cocktails (sangria, margaritas etc), more so this week than usual.

MOVEMENT?:  Nothing yet, though I have been getting a lot of cramps lately.

FOOD CRAVINGS?:  No food cravings yet.  Eating still feels like a chore.  Even though I am not throwing up or nauseous anymore, I still really don't have an appetite.

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?:  The chili from the BBQ???

GENDER?: I am removing this going forward since we are still not finding out.  Though most of our families are in the pink camp, with the exception of my sister, Tara.

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?:  I have been very moody and emotional this week.  Its gotten out of control.  I feel as if I could bust out in tears and any moment.  I am also getting really bad headaches/migraines on a weekly basis. 

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?:  Way in...its cavernous.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?:  On

HAPPY or MOODY MOST OF THE TIME?:   A lot of both.  See above.  But still very happy and excited.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?:  A weekend with nothing to do.  I really need some time to just relax.  Maybe get some stuff moved out of the baby's room.  Also looking forward to our vacation at the end of the month in Maine.  While Disney was fun, it was also exhausting so I am really looking forward to a week at the beach doing nothing but sleeping, reading, eating and relaxing.

11 Weeks and 1 Day - Baby I is the Size of a Large Plum

11 Weeks and 1 Day - Baby I is the size of a Large Plum

HOW FAR ALONG?:  11 weeks and 1 day

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: Nothing.  Still lost about 3 pounds from when I first found out I was pregnant.

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Not yet, but noticing that some of my tight clothes don't look that great on me anymore.  And a few of my smaller work pants are getting tight around the waist.

SLEEP?:  Sleeping a little better.  Still getting up a lot to pee at night.  Though no matter how much I sleep it never seems like enough.

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:  Going out to dinner and a Red Sox game with Rob. It had been awhile since Rob and I had gone out on a date.

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:  Almost fainting on the T on the way to the red sox game.

MISS ANYTHING?:  Coffee, Iced coffee, wine, Sam Summer

MOVEMENT?:  Still awhile away from that yet.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Nothing specific yet, but I notice I don't want dessert nearly as much as I used to before I got pregnant.

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?:  I have been queasy / sick but nothing specific I can think of.  Sometimes I don't really have an appetite for meat (steak, chicken etc) unless its mixed in with something (tacos, lasagna)

GENDER?:  We aren't going to change our mind.  Definitely not finding out.

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: Some headaches and lightheadedness this week.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?:  In

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?:  On

HAPPY or MOODY MOST OF THE TIME?:  Mostly happy, except at night when I get really tired and am ready for bed.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?:  I am hoping that at our 12 week apt next week we will be able to hear the heartbeat.

8 weeks and counting

8 Weeks. Not showing yet but going to try to be good with keeping up with pictures.

8 weeks along.  It looks kinda like a frog to me in this picture:  We saw the flickering heartbeat.

HOW FAR ALONG?: 8 weeks exactly

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  Lost about 1 pound

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: No but I am going shopping this weekend for some tops to accommodate my growing chest.

SLEEP?: Sleeping much better at night, but I can't seem to get enough so that I am not completely exhausted.

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Seeing our baby's heartbeat and having Rob there next to me.

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Just still feeling so sick and tired.

MISS ANYTHING?: Wine, margaritas, and sushi.  Oh how I miss sushi.

FOOD CRAVINGS?:  Bread and butter pickles, and Popsicles

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: Avocados, gum,  and coffee.  Its going to be hard to get through the summer without iced coffee if it keeps making me nausea.

GENDER?: We are still set on not finding out.  Though I think Rob is doubting that I can make it the whole 9 months.

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: Very very queasy, and very very tired.  Luckily the headaches have stopped...that was probably more from not being able to drink coffee.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: Still very very in.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On

HAPPY or MOODY MOST OF THE TIME?: Very happy and still in some shock.  But also having crazy mood swings.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: A weekend with NOTHING to do.  Sleeping late, relaxing, shopping and not having any kind of schedule.