32 Weeks: Almost 4 pounds!

We are down to 56 days! Pretty amazing... I am feeling pretty good considering I have a 4 pound blessing in my belly :). I am walking slower, sleeping less and experiencing a lot of pressure which is common due to our growing baby. I am still working out 3-5 days a week, which feels good.

Today I washed my first load of baby clothes! Vicki is coming over tomorrow to help me get everything organized. I am amazed at how much baby clothing can go into one load in the washing machine.

Tonight is our breastfeeding class... I will blog about it tomorrow but it should be interesting. Brian is going with me, I am sure he can hardly wait! Believe it or not it is a couples class. They say having a supportive husband will help retain all the information and I am more likely to breastfeed longer. We shall see!

Tomorrow is my 32 week doctor's appointment.

From the Baby Center:

By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.

Take A Guess...

I have added an online poll to guess Addison's birth date, weight and length. Click on the expectnet.com box to the right and enter your guess. My friend Anna did this same poll on her blog when she was pregnant with Abby and I thought it was a fun to see everyones predictions. Facts to help your decision:

• I have measured large this entire pregnancy ranging from 3 days to 1.5 weeks in both sonograms and fundal height.
• Brian was 7 pounds 11 ounces, I was 8 pounds, 12 ounces

Have fun! The person closest to the actual date, weight & length will win a prize!

Pregnancy Quiz

This Survey was posted on my July 2009 Birth Board and thought it would be fun to post on here. Name: Carrie Age: 30 Birthday: Sept. 1 Birth Place: Austin, TX Height: 5'9 Pre-weight: hahaha not telling Father's Name: Brian Age: 31 Birthday: Nov. 8 Birth Place: Hereford, TX Height: 5'11" Are you still together? Always and Forever How did you find out you were preggo? I took a test What kind of Pregnancy test did you take? I can't remember the brand but it was digital How many? 2 (I purchased a non-digital test at the store later that day) What were your 1st symptoms? Exhaustion, Nausea Who did you tell first? Brian Who was with you when you found out? I was by myself... it was 3:00am, Brian was sleeping upstairs (like most normal people) My 1st reaction: Oh My Gosh & No Way Was your baby planned? Sort of... we conceived about 11 months sooner than I thought. When was the baby conceived? October How far were you when you found out? 4 weeks How did your parents react? Both sides are super excited! We are so blessed to have such a loving and supportive family My baby Due Date: July 16th Do you know the sex? Yes If so, boy or girl? Girl Any names? Addison Rose Any Ultrasounds? Yes, 8,9.5,12,18 and 28 weeks Have you heard the heart beat? Many many times, my friend Shelley let me borrow her doppler Who do you think it will look like? I think she will be a perfect combination of both. I do hope she gets Brian's eye color and butt. Will the baby have siblings? Hopefully Have you felt the baby move? Yes, she is my ninja ballerina Miscellaneous Did you have morning sickness? no, just some nausea Did you have any cravings? Mac & Cheese, Pizza, Pickle Juice Did you have any mood swings? HAHAHAHA, who me? Formula or Breastfeeding? Breastfeeding Have you bought anything for the baby yet? Yes, we are ready for her When did you start to show? 18 Weeks How long could you wear your regular clothes? 18 Weeks Will you keep the babies clothes? Some of them Home or Hospital? Hospital. Natural or Medicated birth? Medicated all the way Who will be in the delivery room with you? Me, Brian & Leanne Do you think you will need a C-section? I hope not Will you cry when you hold the baby for the 1st time? yes, in fact I cry when I think about holding her for the first time What the 1st thing you might say to the baby? Hi Will you let anyone video tape the birth? Heck no Are you excited? More excited everyday Who will help you with the baby after the birth? Our families and close friends What is your favorite thing about being pregnant? It is the most amazing experience ever What is the worst thing about being pregnant? Weight gain What's one thing do you miss doing since being pregnant? breathing normal after doing simple tasks (walking up stairs, getting off the couch). Any days you wish you were not pregnant? Yes, when I go shopping with non-pregnant people and watch them try on cute clothes Are you ready for a baby? Yes and No... We still have some classes to take and books to read Do you have insurance? Yes How many kids do you want? 2 Do you talk to the baby? Sometimes Do you still feel attractive? No Have you had your baby shower yet? Yes, I had my first shower last Saturday. It was perfect!Do you like kids? Yes, the well behaved ones How far along are you now? 32 Weeks

New additions to our electronics family...

We have had a few deaths lately with our gadgets. Our "waterproof" camera died while we were in Cozumel and Roomba #2 died last Friday. I am so happy to announce that we have added Roomba #3 and an Olympus Stylus 1050 to our family. Yippee!

The Roomba is my lifesaver when it comes to cleaning and I have missed it tremendously. The entire first floor of our house is tile and wood, so it is nice pushing a button and having the floors done in an hour. Roomba #3 is currently charging and I will let it loose tomorrow morning after it gets a good charge. May have to run it twice because my floors are DIRTY!

Me without a camera is like Brian without a computer. I love taking pictures and not having a camera has been difficult. With my baby shower on Saturday, I wanted to make sure I had a camera in hand, so I went to Costco today and purchased a new one. We love the Olympus Stylus because it is "carrie proof", in other words it is shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof (not that we need that feature living is sunny Texas).

31 Weeks: 4 Navel Oranges

Addison is doing great... I am unfortunately sick with a sinus infection. Tuesday night I was not feeling so great, I thought it was my typical allergies. When we were watching the news they said allergies were low... I said "that's not good". I slept through the entire night without awakening one time! I think that is the first night in 8 months I have done this and when I woke up on Wednesday, I knew something was wrong. I am the queen of sinus infections, I usually get 3-4 a year and know the classic symptoms. I started antibiotics (Penicillin) yesterday, so I should be feeling better by tomorrow.

From the Baby Center:

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. She weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. She can turn her head from side to side, and her arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath her skin. She's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.

Diaper Bag

I was blessed with some money for Mother's Day and decided to use it towards my diaper bag. After many hours of research, I decided on the Skip Hop Studio Diaper Tote, it seems to be a stylish diaper bag that has received great reviews and did not cost $150. like some of the other bags I have seen. I ordered the Champagne color and cannot wait to receive it! Here are the specs:

• 14 pockets and zip-top closure (big enough for most laptops)
• Zip pocket protected by Agion®
• Two roomy insulated side bottle pockets Quilted cushioned changing pad
• Water-resistant inside and out
• PVC-free, eco-friendly materials
• Snap-down front pocket lets you stash a blanket/bib underneath
• Nickel feet keep STUDIO off the ground and scuff-free
• Hangs neatly on a stroller and can be worn over the shoulder
• Contrasting lining makes it easy to find what you need
• Dimensions (inches): 17 wide x 12 tall x 6 deep

http://www.babyearth.com/skip-hop-studio-diaper-tote.html?list_id=1&att_val=712

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is typically a day full of mixed emotions for me and this year was no different. I always miss and think about my Mom, feel blessed to have my Mother by Love Vicki who has loved me like her own daughter since she started dating my father and am thankful for my Mother-in-law Melody. This year added a different emotions because in 66 days I will become a mother.... whew! While I am super excited, it was just very overwhelming at times to think about.

On Saturday morning Brian and I had "Pillow Talk" and he told me all the reasons he loves me. It was super sweet and made me so emotional. For my mother's day gift he gave me an awesome Coach purse that can also be used as a small diaper bag. I love it so much and he did a great job picking it out.

Melody came in town Saturday morning and we had a fun weekend of relaxing, shopping. talking and eating. On Sunday we went to church at Austin Stone and then went to brunch at the Driskell Hotel, which was super yummy.

The only thing missing this weekend was that I did not get to see Vicki, we are planning on doing lunch sometime this week to celebrate Mother's Day.