Pregnancy Updates

I have seen this on a few blogs of other preggos and wish I had done it all along! But I didn't - but maybe now it will motivate me to update weekly now that we are on the homestretch! :)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: GAIN of course - however, I did lose 2 pounds over the past 3 weeks. I have gained 19 pounds total. :) And I am not ashamed! So far, it is all in my belly - maybe a *little* added to my "knocking me out with those American thighs.." hahaha.

Movement: Karris is pretty consistent with her movement, always at night when I get in the bed around 11ish, when I wake up to go to the bathroom around 3AM and then when I usually wake up at 10. She is pretty calm during the day, I usually feel her again around lunch and again in the evening.

Sleep: This past week was actually one of my most comfortable until last night. I have the big Boppy pillow but it seems to sometimes get in the way more than anything... It is funny because Daniel bought me this really soft blanket about 2 months ago and that is ALL I sleep with. No sheets, no comforter, just my blanket, pillow or 2 and Cinammon. (My teddy bear I have had for 17 years now lol.)
What I miss: sleeping on my stomach

Cravings: I'm surprised I really haven't had any real cravings throughout this whole pregnancy. Or maybe that's because I have always had cravings? Not sure but nothing has changed much. OJ was my go to at the beginning but since I have been trying to only drink water I have cut it out. I still need my pizza here and there - but usually I only have a "craving" when someone mentions a certain food that sounds yummy!

Best Moment this week: Hearing Karris' heartbeat on Monday - 149 :) And putting away all of these A-MAZ-ING shower goodies! And even more, seeing sweet friends from home - I miss you all!

58 days to go!

Karris and I have been showered to no end the past 2 weeks! My nursing friends had us a shower and then I had a shower back home last weekend. They both were wonderful and we are so blessed to have so many amazing people in our lives. Karris has gotten so many cute things with her monogrammed name and initials on them. I laughed and said she will never forget her name!

Sweet Hostesses!

Gorgeous Christening gown from my Nanny & Poppy!

Cute favors!

 We had our 31 week appointment on Monday - things were great, I measured right between 31 & 32 weeks so a little ahead of schedule which is just fine with me! My doctor was very pleased with my weight gain, I had only gained 2 pounds since the last time. We start 2 week appointments now! We go for 2, 2 week in a row and then after that we are on weekly visits. The nursery is all done except I am waiting on her rug to come in! We ordered it online and of course the size we wanted they were out of, so now we have to wait on it to come in another 2 weeks. That's ok though - we can wait on one last thing!
Daniel put together Karris' stroller Saturday night when I got back from the upstate. We are using my old highchair from when I was little and also a rocking chair that has been in the family since my dad was little! (A little rocking chair, Karris size.) It is funny, because I came home with 3 rocking chairs. One that a sweet family friend Cindy made that matches our outdoor furniture and then another that  a man that used to work with my dad made for us when we were little. Karris is going to feel very special with all of her own little chairs. :)
I got to see our friends Kelly & Parker on Friday on our way through Columbia - Kelly is due June 25, she has a week and a half to go! Best wishes Kelly with baby Hampton! Daniel and I can't wait to meet him! I also went to a baby shower for my friend Ava on Sunday - she is having a little boy as well. Seven will be here in mid July! I can't wait to meet all of these precious litle boys!
We are very excited that this weekend we have showers with our friends here in the inlet and some from out of town. Saturday morning my girlfriends are having a brunch and then Saturday night we have a "baby party" that Daniel and all of his guy friends get to be a part of! I am so excited and remember when the idea of a baby shower back in January seemed like eternity away! 58 days to go as my "baby ticker" said. Wow it is truly flying by!