32 Weeks

Forgot to post my 32 week belly picture. Not a whole lot has changed, but I can definitely tell she's grown a lot over the past few weeks. I guess she is about 3.75 pounds now, or at least that is what the books say. Still has a good bit of growing to do. I got up this morning with Matt and went for a run, so far so good, I get a slight pain up my right leg into my butt muscles but it's bearable.

My Miracle Drug

I naturally have acid reflux. I'm not sure why since I am not overweight, exercise regularly, and eat a very healthy diet. Anyway, since hitting my last trimester it has become unbearable, and has even made me sick. Well, I found the miracle drug. I started taking AcipHex last Friday, and have not had one symptom of acid reflux or heartburn since.

I take one 20mg pill in the morning, then wait a half hour before eating. It controls the acids all day long. It is safe for pregnant woman to take, although i've skipped it 2 days just to be safe, and still didn't have any symptoms. Just had to share my excitement and relief, it is heaven!

I think Summer's Great!

I find it amusing that everyone told me summer is so miserable to be pregnant in, I have definitely not found that to be the case. I love being able to throw on dresses and flip flops everyday. I am cool, airy, and very comfortable. This crazy August weather is making it easy too. You would think it would be in the 90's and horribly humid, but we are going on like 6 days of amazing weather, and it's supposed to last all week. We had a few stretches of 90 degree days, but it hasn't bothered me at all, I'm loving being pregnant in summer.

We went to Young's Dairy in Yellow Springs on Sunday. Madison got to pet the animals, ride a ride, and of course eat yummy ice cream. You would have thought it was an October day out, it was gorgeous!

Monkeys Everywhere

Friday was a gorgeous August day. The temperature was 78 with low humidity- aah! It was a breath of fresh summer air. We decided to spend the afternoon at the Cincinnati Zoo. It was more crowded than normal, due to it being a half price day, but still not too crazy or overwhelming. All the animals were out and about showing off. The polar bear did some water ballet for us, and the giraffe came within inches and put on quite a show. It was a lot of fun, and I course I saw lots of my favorite, MONKEYS!!!! I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, me or Madison.

Saturday I helped with a wedding. I am due for a foot massage though, my feet are still hurting today.

31 Weeks

Figured I should post my ever growing belly. I had a Dr.'s appointment on Monday. Everything was hunky dory. I had only put on 2 pounds since the month before (relief), and I measured right where I should. Guess now I start going back more frequently, yippee! Oh, and I had passed my glucose test, so no more giving out free samples of blood.

My only complaint these days is that my heartburn is unbearable at night. I've had acid reflux since college, so I'm used to the discomfort of it, but this is bad. I literally burp up throw up all the time. NASTY, I know! And I've noticed I have to take deep breaths every now and then, Baby B must be moving up on my lung space.

I'm trying to schedule maternity shots. I'm not a huge fan of them, but they are part of the babies first year package that I've booked. Her pictures are great, so i'm pumped she'll take Baby B's first mug shots. Check out her site: http://www.krysiaphotography.com/ She is booked up till September though, so who knows what'll happen, or pop out, between now and then.

Gotta Love Black

Had to laugh after I put on my work out clothes last night. As I walked into the bathroom, I didn't look pregnant. The black shadowed any lines from the front, so I just looked like a lean mean machine. Then you turn to the side and, aaah, belly! I think black is my new favorite color! Here I am before our run.

Am I pregnant????



Yep, Definitely am!!!!

Yum, CAKE!!!!

Haven't written in a few days. I went up to Dayton cause Brandon came home for the weekend.

It was a busy weekend, we went to a baby rummage sale at my church first thing Saturday morning (bought a co-sleeper), had a baby shower that afternoon, then went out with our friends that evening. Sunday we went to the new train museum (EnterTRAINment Junction), which Madison really liked. I had a Doctor's appointment Monday morning, so just decided to stay Sunday night and spend time with Brandon and the kids.

The shower Saturday was gorgeous. My mother in law and sister in law put together a fabulous afternoon. There were 25 people, and lots of yummy food. We had pork tenderloin, fruit, and some delicious salads. Topped off with the best strawberry cake ever, and iced cookies for everyone to take home. After lunch we played a few games and then I opened all the amazing, generous gifts everyone brought. Baby B is very spoiled, and got so many nice things. I've already filled her room up with cute clothes and necessities. It is starting to feel very real.

Here are some pics from the shower, and a few from the train museum with Madison and Graham.