5/23/2009

brothers

My cousin's two boys. :) I took these photos during a visit at Thanksgiving when the youngest was only 7 days old.


Supplies: Stampin' Up cardstock; Frances Meyer patterned paper; Making Memories journaling paper; Micron black pen; Die Cuts with a View adhesive backed cardstock; QuicKutz Studio font. Inspired by the Two Peas April Super Sketches class.

5/22/2009

33 Weeks

How far along? 33 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Added one pound since last week

Maternity clothes? Absolutely. Although, on Sunday when we went to a Durham Bulls baseball game, the weather was chilly enough to require coats. I don't have any maternity ones since I assumed I be at my biggest during warmer months. What I do have will zip up, but not comfortably so I took a blanket to lay on the front of me.

Stretch marks? Still not seeing any. *knock on wood*

Sleep: Fairly well. I haven't been able to sleep on my right side all week though. Every time I lay on it, I feel as though I strain to breathe. I've been trying to sleep on my left only and find myself waking up on my back - completely comfortable and able to breathe fine.

Best moment this week: My massage last Friday. I always enjoy them, but they have been even better as my pregnancy has progressed - partly just being able to lay on my stomach for a bit and shift all that weight & pressure. Amazing the instant difference that makes in my lower back and hips.

Movement: Very active during the day. This week it's felt as though he trying to break out with all the pushing he's been doing on my belly. I can look down and watch my belly go from a nice circular shape to a weird oblong one and then quickly change again.

Food cravings: I've been on a cheese kick this week.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Still in, but almost completely flat.

Milestones: I think I learned what the dreaded round ligament pain is. Definitely not fun.

Energy Level: Dropped a little. I noticed that I'm tired more easily. We tried to take a walk on Tuesday evening. I had been able to walk for 30 minutes, but managed just 20 that particular day. Last night I easily completed my 60 minute prenatal water aerobics class though. By bedtime I was exhausted and the little guy was full of energy - kicking like crazy.


5/21/2009

Softball

Last night was a perfect night for softball. I went out to watch and cheer on Trent and his team. Here's one of the shots I captured of Trent at bat:



5/20/2009

Precious

And, the gifts that literally brought tears to my eyes - my Mom hand knitted these hats and booties for her grandson:


And a little sweater, hat and booties set:



5/19/2009

Baby Clothes

I've had a few requests to see some of the cute baby clothes we've received. Here is a small sampling of the many outfits that are filling up the little fellow's closet:



5/18/2009

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Hope you have a wonderful day! :)


Supplies: all Stampin' Up products.

5/17/2009

Wedding Layout

Here's a simple layout I put together using the collage photo I shared a couple weeks ago and from yesterday's sneak peek:


On the back of the page, I adhered a small 3x3 print of the same collage template with the names of everyone in the photos on the appropriate locations:


Supplies: Archiver's cardstock; Making Memories paint, foam stamp & chipboard heart; black stamp ink; Prima flower; Mark Richards crystal stickers; Monotype Corsiva font; Quick Collage template 111 from Scrapbooks Etc

5/16/2009

PhotoHunt: Painted

A sneak peek at a scrapbooking project I started yesterday that fits this week's PhotoHunt theme, painted.


Supplies: Archiver's cardstock; Making Memories paint & foam stamp




5/15/2009

32 Weeks

The weeks are flying by now! Hard to believe that we'll be meeting our little guy so soon. :)

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Five pounds above my pre-pregnancy weight in October

Maternity clothes? Absolutely.

Stretch marks? Still not seeing any. *knock on wood*

Sleep: Surprisingly better. The last few nights I've only woken and gotten up once or twice. It had been anywhere from every hour to two hours I was waking up.

Best moment this week: Enjoying time over the weekend with family & friends celebrating and sharing in his kicks - this was the first time my parents and sister had felt him move.

Movement: Still plenty of movement. All during the day (or at least he isn't waking me if he's active overnight). He loves to stick his feet straight up to the top of my belly - just below the sternum. At times I can even see a little lump there. I'll push on it and he might retreat, but often he'll push back harder! LOL

Food cravings: No strong cravings at the moment.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

Milestones: We're closer to being ready for his arrival. The crib is made up and the car seat is in the car. :)

Energy Level: Still pretty high. I'm keeping up with my regular activities and my weekly prenatal water aerobics classes.


5/14/2009

20 Questions

Here are the pages I created for Monica's circle journal, 20 Questions:


Supplies: Cosmo Cricket patterned paper; Die Cuts with a View adhesive backed cardstock; QuicKutz Metro, Moxie and Sunshine fonts; miscellaneous chipboard; Making Memories paint; EK Success staples; Micron black pen. Inspired by Melissa Inman's "bestest mom" in May/June 2009 issue of Scrapbooks Etc.