Announcement & epiphany

So its amazing what you can get done when you know that something is about to happen, aka your child WILL be born :)

I've been putting off making a birth announcement canvas for the hospital not because I didn't want to get it done but because the ideas just weren't flowing...but a little pressure of losing time has caused my brain to go in to overdrive. From that this was created:

Then there was an issue with an old barn window I salvaged from a family barn that's been sitting in the carport since September (don't judge). So I was working on thank you notes when the idea finally came. Needless to say those thank you notes aren't quite finished, but the barn window is :)

Thinking about putting a piece of cork board in one of the open spots and
leaving the other open for the wall color to shine through :)

So, my inspiration lately has been, I'M HAVING A CHILD?!  What's yours?

39 Weeks and about to POP

This is it folks!  Last weekly update, Hughes will be here before the week is over :)

How Far Along: 39 weeks

Baby Size:  Watermelon, ultrasound last week guessed 7lbs 7oz (WHOA!), 19-22in

Total Weight Gain: I've totally lost count at this point, but I think I'm right at 30

Clothes: Totally, unless you count the things I have bought that are just a bigger size and cut so a pregnant body can wear them...but I'm guessing this probably doesn't count.

Best Moment This Week: It's a toss up between mom coming and helping me get the house clean, and my Steve getting the artwork hung on the walls in little Hughes' room.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby.  Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Still lots of movement, but Hughes has kind of run out of room so the movements are different than they were.  

Food Cravings: This week I had a craving for a Little Debbie Brownie, I didn't fulfill this craving, but I did want one real bad.

What I miss:  Still missing my "normal" feet and ankles, but now I seem to have developed some kind of rash that I think is called PUPPP.  It itches like crazy and burns so bad it wakes me up at night. :(

What I am looking forward to: I am looking forward to December 15th, baby Hughes "B-Day!"

Belly Button: So it really isn't out, just flat :)  except on the occasion when you can feel baby parts right behind it!

Have a good daisy!

You Might Be 9 1/2 Months Pregnant Top 10

1. Your feet/ankles resemble that of an elephant.
2. Getting in and out of a public bathroom stall requires serious maneuvering
3. You can pee on command.
4. People look at your belly and guess baby's birth weight.
5. Memory function is at an all time low.
6. Accusations against the husband of staring at belly & or feet occur frequently.
7. You have no sympathy for others who claim to be in any kind of pain.
8. You check to see when the next full moon is.
9. Your husband scolds you for having less than half a tank of gas in the car.
10. You find the need to rock back a couple of times in order to move from sitting to standing.

I need to add 11. Your belly hangs out the bottom of your shirts.
Have a good daisy!

38 weeks and About To POP!

So my belly just about covers up the entire tree...hmmm!

So it's been a while since I've updated, feeling a little guilty but life has been so busy.  We are trying so hard to get ready for Hughes' grand entrance.  Plus the pregnancy brain kicks in and I forget to have husband over there take the weekly picture, without a picture it's hard to make myself write the post.  Anyway enough with the excuses...here we are at 38 WEEKS!

How Far Along: 38 weeks

Baby Size:  Watermelon, ultrasound this week guessed 7lbs 7oz (WHOA!), 19-22in

Total Weight Gain: I've totally lost count at this point, but I think I'm right at 30

Clothes: Totally, unless you count the things I have bought that are just a bigger size and cut so a pregnant body can wear them...but I'm guessing this probably doesn't count.

Best Moment This Week:  Honestly the best moment this week was probably just having a day to rest.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby.  Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Still lots of movement, but Hughes has kind of run out of room so the movements are different than they were.  

Food Cravings: I've become very fond of Nutella, not that I would call it a craving, but it sure is yummy. 

What I miss:  I'm missing normal feet and ankles.  The swelling has set in and it's not very much fun.  It's actually kind of gross.

What I am looking forward to:  I am so looking forward to hold this precious life in my hands, and on a selfish note...I'm also kind of ready to not have to "share" my body. 

Belly Button: So it really isn't out, just flat :)  except on the occasion when you can feel baby parts right behind it!

Have a good daisy!

34 weeks...and growing!

How Far Along: 34 weeks

Baby Size: Large Canteloupe, 5.5 pounds, 19-22in

Total Weight Gain: 25 lbs-ish

Clothes: Totally, unless you count the things I have bought that are just a bigger size and cut so a pregnant body can wear them...but I'm guessing this probably doesn't count.

Best Moment This Week: Steve and I had a day of fun Saturday...nothing big, just shopped around town.  It was just nice to be together :)

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby.  Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: This wasn't really a craving, but we were out kind of late, it had been a while since had eaten supper and I was just hungry.  Needless to say this found us in the drive-thru at McDonald's waiting for warm apple pie :)  

What I miss:  I am missing nap time!  Starting to get a little tired again, and a nap sure would be nice every now and then.

What I am looking forward to: Looking forward to my big sis and her sweet babies coming to town!  We haven't seen them since the 1st week in July.  Allie is going to help me put up my Christmas tree, and I am going to help her "disguise" a turkey for a school project :)

Belly Button: I think it's slightly more out than it is in, but it's hard to tell.  Some days it is just flat, but some days it is slightly out.  I think it depends on where little man is hanging out.

Have a good daisy!

33 weeks...and growing

Sorry this is so late, and unfortunately no picture...my pregnancy brain "made" me forget to take a picture.  I guess I should put a reminder in my phone.

How Far Along: 33 weeks

Baby Size: Pineapple, 4.9 pounds, 19-22in

Total Weight Gain: 23 lbs-ish

Clothes: Totally, unless you count the things I have bought that are just a bigger size and cut so a pregnant body can wear them...but I'm guessing this probably doesn't count.

Best Moment This Week: We had Dr.s appointment and Steve got to use the doplar to find the heartbeat.  It was so much fun watching him get to do that!  Oh, and the BRACES CAME OFF!!!

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby.  Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: Just food, even better if I don't have to fix it or it takes little to no prep time :)

What I miss:  I am missing nap time!  Starting to get a little tired again, and a nap sure would be nice every now and then.

What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving break!  If you teach, you know how long it is from Labor Day to Thanksgiving...I think I can, I think I can, I think I can :)

Belly Button: I think it's slightly more out than it is in, but it's hard to tell.  It's definitely going to come out though, just call it my mother's intuition.

Have a good daisy!

30 weeks...and growing

Check out the bump!

How Far Along: 30 weeks

Baby Size: Head of Lettuce, 3.2 pounds, 18in

Total Weight Gain: 20 lbs-ish

Clothes: Mostly maternity I have 2 pairs of pants that are drawstring that I can still wear and 1 or 2 dresses, but otherwise its maternity all the way.

Best Moment This Week: We now have a painted crib, and the bedding is on it :) YAY!!

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby.  Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, he might just come out walking.

Food Cravings: Still loving food, but I have so been in the mood for soups!  This, I'm quite sure, has nothing to do with pregnancy, but totally seasonal.

What I miss:  So I do miss the semi-clear skin I used to have, but what I REALLY REALLY miss is being able to find a position that I can get comfortable in.  Had a couple of rough days lately.

What I am looking forward to: Getting the final piece of furniture for the room back, an old rocker that was my great-grandmothers...getting it reupholstered.

Belly Button: It's not really in, but not really out, and not totally flat yet.  Almost flat :)

Have a good daisy!

23 weeks...and growing

How Far Along: 23 weeks

Baby Size: Papaya, 8in, 1.2lbs

Total Weight Gain: 12 lbs 

Clothes: I can still wear a lot of my dresses that aren't fitted, Pants, um, yeah pretty much.  Tops I can still where some that are non-maternity, but maternity tops are starting to look a little better as the ole tum-tum rounds on out.

Best Moment This Week:  Watching my Steve feel our little Hughes move for the first time.  This has been something I've been able to enjoy for weeks now, but it was just as amazing to watch Daddy-O get to experience it too.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby.  Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, I believe I'm going to go through several pairs of running shoes chasing this kid around!

Food Cravings: I just love food ;)

What I miss:  You know, I don't really miss anything this week.  I'm really enjoying this phase in my pregnancy.  Generally, I'm in an excellent mood, I feel great, and am so thankful for this opportunity.

Sleep:  Went back to work so when I get myself in bed I sleep pretty well, other than that one spot in my back that likes to bother me if I sleep on my side.

What I am looking forward to: Getting bedding made and shipment that has a quilt from etsy :)  I hear my sweet friend making the bedding has the bumper done!!

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say), it is slowly getting smaller though, and at times a little sore.

Have a good daisy!

22 weeks...and Growing

Whoa...Didn't think I looked that big this morning!

How Far Along: 22 weeks

Baby Size: Spaghetti Squash, 8 inches, 1 lb

Total Weight Gain: 11 lbs 

Clothes: I can still wear a lot of my dresses that aren't fitted, Pants, um, yeah pretty much.  Tops are kind of a sore subject.  I just feel like a frumpster in most maternity tops still, but most (not all) of my tops are too snug.  Still wearing tops that are not fitted.

Best Moment This Week: Going through some materinty clothes that my dearest Alyssa is loaning.

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby.  Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, I believe I'm going to go through several pairs of running shoes chasing this kid around!

Food Cravings: I just love food ;)

What I miss:  I miss being able to eat a meal and not feel like it is sitting under my ribs.

Sleep:  Went back to work so when I get myself in bed I sleep pretty well, other than that one spot in my back that likes to bother me if I sleep on my side.

What I am looking forward to: Getting bedding made and shipment that has a quilt from etsy :)

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say), it is slowly getting smaller though.

Have a good daisy!

21 weeks...and Growing

How Far Along: 21 weeks

Baby Size: Banana, 7inches, 11oz

Total Weight Gain: 10 lbs (I think, haven't weighed this week)

Clothes: I can still wear a lot of my dresses that aren't fitted, Pants, um, yeah pretty much.  Tops are kind of a sore subject.  I just feel like a frumpster in most maternity tops still, but most (not all) of my tops are too snug.

Best Moment This Week: Got to spend the weekend with my favorite people from college :)

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby.  Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, first movement could only be felt if I was still, but now I can feel him whenever he moves.  It is AMAZING!

Food Cravings: I just love food ;)

What I miss: My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.

Sleep:  Went back to work so when I get myself in bed I sleep pretty well, other than that one spot in my back that likes to bother me if I sleep on my side.

What I am looking forward to: Getting bedding made and shipment that has a quilt from etsy :)

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say)

Have a good daisy!

20 Weeks & Growing

How Far Along: 20 weeks

Baby Size: Mango, 6.5 inches and around 10oz

Total Weight Gain: 8 lbs

Clothes: I can still wear a lot of my dresses that aren't fitted, Pants, um, yeah pretty much.  Tops are kind of a sore subject.  I just feel like a frumpster in most maternity tops still but most (not all) of my tops are too snug.

Best Moment This Week: Picked out fabric to have baby bedding made :)  (will post pics soon)

Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby.  Our little man will go by Hughes.

Movement: Hughes is quite the active one, first movement could only be felt if I was still, but now I can feel him whenever he moves.  It is AMAZING!

Food Cravings: I just love food ;)

What I miss: My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.

Sleep: Starting to have trouble staying in one spot without my knees, back, and neck starting to tingle

What I am looking forward to: Getting bedding made and shipment that has a quilt from etsy :)

Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say)

Have a good daisy!

19 weeks... and Growing

How Far Along: 19 weeks

Baby Size: Mango, 6 inches and around 7oz
Total Weight Gain: 6.5 lbs
Clothes: Still hanging out in my sun dresses and gym shorts :)  Worn maternity jeans a couple of times.  Let me tell you, I don't know what I've been missing all my life.  LOVE maternity pants. 
Best Moment This Week: Finding out gender :) 
Gender: Sweet baby boy, Samuel Hughes Oglesby.  Our little man will go by Hughes.
Movement: Have felt a little baby roll!
Food Cravings: Not a one this week.
What I miss: My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.
Sleep: Starting to have trouble staying in one spot without my knees, back, and neck starting to tingle
What I am looking forward to: Getting nursery together.
Belly Button: IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say)

Have a good daisy!

18 Weeks...and Growing

How Far Along:  18 weeks

Baby Size:  Sweet Potato, 5.5 inches and around 5oz

Total Weight Gain: 6.5 lbs  

Maternity Clothes:  Still hanging out in my sun dresses and gym shorts :) I do have a pair of capris that I've been sporting that I like to call "pre"maternity pants.  As summer draws to a close though, I'm going to be forced to wear my maternity clothes, something makes me think my gym shorts won't be appreciated at work.

Best Moment This Week: I felt baby movement for the first time!  It's so incredible!

Gender:  Not a clue, but Intelligender says boy!  We find out what we're having tomorrow :)

Movement:  Have felt a little baby roll!  So far this has been the coolest part of pregnancy.

Food Cravings:  Not a one this week.

What I miss:  My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.

Sleep:  Starting to have trouble staying in one spot without my knees, back, and neck starting to tingle

What I am looking forward to:  Finding out gender and a little nursery decorating :)

Belly Button:  IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say)

Have a good daisy!

17 Weeks...and Growing :)

How Far Along:  17 weeks

Baby Size:  Turnip, 5 inches, 5oz

Total Weight Gain: 6 lbs  

Maternity Clothes:  Still hanging out in my sun dresses and gym shorts :) I do have a pair of capris that I've been sporting that I like to call "pre"maternity pants.  As summer draws to a close though, I'm going to be forced to wear my maternity clothes, something makes me think my gym shorts won't be appreciated at work.

Best Moment This Week: Enjoyed the company of good friends, watched husband weedeat and do yard work in shorts and lace up work boots, and cleaned out closet number 1.  I was ruthless!

Gender:  Not a clue, but Intelligender says boy (Steve is about to die; now he says he's going to the next appointment and he's going to ask if we can find out.  You go husband!)

Movement:  None that I've been able to feel, but we're still in awe of being to feel the heart beat in my belly.

Food Cravings:  None this week, unless you count that someone at church mentioned mexican and I immediately wanted mexican for Sunday lunch.

What I miss:  My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.

Sleep:  Most nights I get a pretty restful sleep

What I am looking forward to:  Finding out gender, hoping we will know at 18 weeks, but it's looking like it may be 20 weeks before they do the next ultrasound. 

Belly Button:  IN (Hallerlujah! as Medea would say)

Dr. said we are having our baby gender ultrasound next week...trying to contain the excitement!

Have a good daisy!

16 Weeks

Sorry, no pic this week.  I forgot and it's so close to 17 weeks it seems silly now.  I promise to have one this week :)


How Far Along:  16 weeks

Baby Size:  Avocado, between 4-5"

Total Weight Gain: 4 lbs  

Maternity Clothes:  Still hanging out in my sun dresses and gym shorts :) I do have a pair of capris that I've been sporting that I like to call "pre"maternity pants.  As summer draws to a close though, I'm going to be forced to wear my maternity clothes, something makes me think my gym shorts won't be appreciated at work.

Best Moment This Week: Had two of the most precious children in the world stay with their Lea Lea :)

Gender:  Not a clue, but Intelligender says boy (Steve is about to die; he asks almost every day if I will call and have them do an ultrasound at my next appointment)

Movement:  None that I've been able to feel, we did figure out that if you mash on my belly while laying down you can feel the baby's heartbeat. SO AMAZING!

Food Cravings:  None this week, I had the kids so I didn't really have time to crave.

What I miss:  My love of peanut butter and stomach sleeping.

Sleep:  Most nights I get a pretty restful sleep

What I am looking forward to:  Finding out gender, hoping we will know at 18 weeks. 

Belly Button:  IN (Hallerlujah! as Mediah would say)

Have a good daisy!

Week 14

(please excuse the crummy picture; we couldn't get the lighting right)

How Far Along:  14 weeks
Baby Size:  Lemon, a whopping 3" and around 1.5 oz
Total Weight Gain: 4 lbs (It's funny how 4lbs in one place looks like so much more) 
Maternity Clothes:  None yet, thank goodness.  I want to make it as long as I can in normal clothes
Best Moment This Week: Spending the week with my sweet niece and nephew and them asking pretty much everyday about the baby
Gender:  Not a clue
Movement:  None that I've been able to feel
Food Cravings:  Anything with Avocado
What I miss:  Sleeping without having to go to the potty 4-5 times a night, and being able to go all day without needing a nap to make it through
Sleep:  Most nights I get a pretty restful sleep, but having trouble getting comfortable lately.
What I am looking forward to:  Finding out gender, hoping we will now at 18 weeks.  We've bought an "at-home" gender test, just for fun (not very accurate, but something to help pass the time).
Belly Button:  IN

Pregnancy So Far

So, if you don't know already, we're pregnant. Yay!  Anyway, as a record for me and my sweet little bundle of joy  I've been meaning to chronicle our journey to D-Day (due date :)) Well, we're already to week 13 and I have yet to start this so I figured if I'm gonna, I better.  I'm going to just sum up the first trimester and then I'll do a weekly post.  I'm "stealing" my weekly post format from a friend of friend whose blog I enjoy reading.

Pregnancy so Far:

• 13 weeks 3 days
• Not totally sure about weight gain, but I think I'm around 3-4lbs gained 
• No maternity clothes yet, I don't really look "pregnant" just like I can't back away from the table.  I do have to wear the little band with some of my pants and bought a couple of things a size bigger.
• Cravings?  Um, I haven't really craved things...oh what I am I saying.  I have eaten the heck out of some avocado.  I could eat it on just about everything.
• I must say compared to what some people say the experience during their 1st trimester I was very lucky. I was very nauseous the first 2-3 weeks and then I have just the occasional bout of nausea.  When I have it, it's miserable, but most days I'm good.  Now the exhaustion is crazy!  I'm so glad that summer came when it did.  Daily naps are a must around my house.  
• I think the thing I'm looking forward to the most right now is finding out the gender...I can't wait to get to decorate :)  But for now, I guess I should just clean out.
• We are crazy excited, and I'm sure this will be an interesting journey. My favorite phrase has been, "Honey, I'm pregnant.  Could you __________________?"  I've also explained that he pretty much will owe me for the rest of our lives :)