31 Weeks!

How far along? 31 weeks. They moved the due date to Jan 2 instead of Jan 8. 

Total weight gain: 12.5 pounds. 

Maternity clothes? Nope. Just buying clothes in large and extra large.

Stretch marks? No stretch marks yet. This makes me happy!

Sleep: Sleep? What's that? I haven't had a good night sleep in forever. 

Best moment last week:  Getting the nursery all done up! All I need is some good decals for the wall. 

Miss Anything? Nope! 

Movement: She likes to kick whenever I am trying to sleep or nap still. 

Food cravings: Anything with carbs. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Only when I have had nothing to eat yet. She seems to like everything. Sometimes if she doesn't, I will puke it all up. 

Gender: It's a GIRL. =)

Labor Signs: Had a scare with gush of liquid coming out of me. Ended up in Labor and Delivery but it turned out fine. The membranes weren't ruptured.  

Symptoms: Still my lower back hurting. Sometimes my legs start to cramp up. 

Belly Button in or out? It's still and innie, but I can feel it moving outwards.

Wedding rings on or off? Off. They are now on a necklace around my neck. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody. Very moody.  

Looking forward to: Getting some much needed time off to relax. Doc might put me on bed rest. 

Maternity Pictures

Dear Aria,

So me and you and Daddy decided to do a maternity shoot to show off how excited we are to have you. Your big brother Rhino also came along for the ride. Your Dad and Grandma Blondeel have started your nursery, and it looks great so far. I can't wait for you to get here.

Love,

Mom

27 Weeks!!!

How far along? 27 weeks and one day. 13 more weeks to go. 

Total weight gain: 10.5 pounds. 

Maternity clothes? Got the Bella Band and loving it so far! I'm on the small size so I have been just buying clothes in Large.

Stretch marks? No stretch marks yet. This makes me happy!

Sleep: Sleeping well and like a dead person. Though sometimes it is hard to fall asleep. 

Best moment last week:  Seeing my family for Thanksgiving!

Miss Anything? Nope! 

Movement: She likes to kick whenever I am trying to sleep or nap still. 

Food cravings: Anything with carbs. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Only when I have had nothing to eat yet. She seems to like everything. Sometimes if she doesn't, I will puke it all up. 

Gender: It's a GIRL. =)

Labor Signs: None yet. Let's keep our fingers crossed here.  

Symptoms: Still my lower back hurting. Sometimes my legs start to cramp up. 

Belly Button in or out? It's still and innie, but I can feel it moving outwards.

Wedding rings on or off? Still on. They come off and on easy still.  

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happier then last week!

Looking forward to: Nursery getting painted this weekend. Finally moved hubby's stuff out of that room. 

A Mothers Love

Dear Aria,

Growing up me and your Ba Wai, didn't always get along. Especially during my teenage years. She was always holding me back, and I felt like her backward vietnamese way thinking annoying. Girls should be seen and not heard. We should know how to cook and clean, no man is going to marry you if you don't know how to do these things and on and on. What I didn't stop to realize was that she grew up differently. She was only doing her best, the only way she knew how, and I didn't understand it at that time. Sure, I do expect you to hate me as you gradually get older. Unfortunately, that's how teenagers are. I'm going to be that mean old lady that doesn't let you do anything fun. Hopefully, it'll be different and we'll have a good relationship. I didn't really appreciate your Ba Wai till I was in my twenties.

Now that I am on my way to being your mother, I want it to be different. I want you to able to come to me with your problems and that we can work it out together. I don't want to suffocate you, but I don't want to give you free reign either. I hope as you grow up, you'll understand that every generation is different, but a mothers love is always the same.

Love,

Mom