35 Weeks

How far along? 35 weeks

Total Weight Gain? Don’t know how accurate the scale I used is in terms of actual weight…I did lose 4.5lbs with this yucky flu bug thing.

Maternity Clothes? Yup! 

Stretch Marks?  They are still there from Serevina

Sleep? Annoying….it is hard to get comfortable and I have to get up a lot at night to go to the bathroom

Best moment this week? Gigi, Papi, Aunite Amber, and Uncle Gary joining us in Cabo!

 Food Cravings? Nothing in particular

Anything making you sick?  The diapers can still be a little tough…but not as bad as at the beginning.

Gender? Boy!

Movement? Kicks!              

Labor Signs? Nada!

Belly Button in or out? In!

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody?  Happy! 

Looking forward to? Getting home, it has been a long time!

Dear baby,

            This trip has gone by so fast, I can’t wait to bring you back in two years!  You continue to move up a storm, I am really going to miss feeling you kick!  Keep baking in there…

Love,

Mommy

34 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

Total Weight Gain? We are now officially on vacation so I won’t know till we get home.

Maternity Clothes? Yup! 

Stretch Marks?  They are still there from Serevina

Sleep? Annoying….it is hard to get comfortable and I have to get up a lot at night to go to the bathroom

Best moment this week? Arriving in Cabo, showing Serevina whales breaching as we swim in the pool.

 Food Cravings? Nothing in particular

Anything making you sick?  Serevina’s dirty diapers (only occasionally now) and cigarette smoke

Gender? Boy!

Movement? Kicks!              

Labor Signs? Nada!

Belly Button in or out? In!

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody?  Happy! 

Looking forward to? Getting to Cabo!

Dear baby,

            Can’t wait to have you here in two years.  Serevina is swimming up a storm and we can’t wait to see if you are a swimmer like her!

Love,

Mommy

33 weeks

How far along? 33 weeks

Total Weight Gain? We are now officially on vacation so I won’t know till we get home.

Maternity Clothes? Yup! 

Stretch Marks?  They are still there from Serevina

Sleep? Annoying….it is hard to get comfortable and I have to get up a lot at night to go to the bathroom

Best moment this week? Finishing all the sewing projects for Christmas presents

 Food Cravings? Nothing in particular

Anything making you sick?  Serevina’s dirty diapers (only occasionally now) and cigarette smoke

Gender? Boy!

Movement? Kicks!              

Labor Signs? Nada!

Belly Button in or out? In!

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody?  Happy! 

Looking forward to? Getting to Cabo!

Dear baby,

            We are hoping you cooperate through the long drive and our trip to Cabo!  I can’t believe that in two years when we go back again you will be older than Serevina is for this trip. 

Love,

Mommy

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 weeks

Total Weight Gain? 14 pounds

Maternity Clothes? Yup! 

Stretch Marks?  They are still there from Serevina

Sleep? Annoying….it is hard to get comfortable and I have to get up a lot at night to go to the bathroom

Best moment this week? Attempting to holiday bake with Emily, Shannon, Jamie, and Kristin and the power going out!   Thankfully the stove still worked!

 Food Cravings? Fresh salad, salt bagels, ice cream

Anything making you sick?  Serevina’s dirty diapers (only occasionally now) and cigarette smoke

Gender? Boy!

Movement? Kicks!              

Labor Signs? Nada!

Belly Button in or out? In!

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody?  Happy! 

Looking forward to? Heading to Santa Barbara on Monday to see Gigi and Papi and the great grandparents!  And then off to Cabo!

Dear baby,

            We had another ultrasound on Thursday and it was great to see you moving around.  You are already up to 4lbs 6oz!  Everything looked good and we are all set to head to Cabo! 

Love,

Mommy

31 Weeks

How far along? 31 weeks

Total Weight Gain? 13 pounds

Maternity Clothes? Yup! 

Stretch Marks?  They are still there from Serevina

Sleep? Annoying….it is hard to get comfortable and I have to get up a lot at night to go to the bathroom

Best moment this week? Getting to see Sarah from college!!

 Food Cravings? Fresh salad, salt bagels, ice cream

Anything making you sick?  Serevina’s dirty diapers (only occasionally now) and cigarette smoke

Gender? Boy!

Movement? Kicks!              

Labor Signs? Nada!

Belly Button in or out? In!

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody?  Happy! 

Looking forward to? Holiday baking with the girls tomorrow!

Dear baby,

            You a maniac!  It feels like you move so much more than Serevina did.  All throughout the day I am feeling you rolling around, kicking, punching, having fun.  I love feeling you move around!! 

Love,

Mommy

30 weeks

How far along? 30 weeks

Total Weight Gain? 11 pounds

Maternity Clothes? Yup! 

Stretch Marks?  They are still there from Serevina

Sleep? Annoying….it is hard to get comfortable and I have to get up a lot at night to go to the bathroom

Best moment this week? Getting to spend the week at Gigi and Papi’s in Santa Barbara and getting to visit with both sets of Serevina’s Great-Grandparents.

 Food Cravings? Fresh salad, salt bagels, ice cream

Anything making you sick?  Serevina’s dirty diapers (only occasionally now) and cigarette smoke

Gender? Boy!

Movement? Kicks!              

Labor Signs? Nada!

Belly Button in or out? In!

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody?  Happy! 

Looking forward to? Seeing Sarah (BBF from TCU) on Saturday!!

Dear baby,

            You a maniac!  It feels like you move so much more than Serevina did.  All throughout the day I am feeling you rolling around, kicking, punching, having fun.  I love feeling you move around!! 

Love,

Mommy

29 weeks

How far along? 29 weeks

Total Weight Gain? 10 pounds

Maternity Clothes? Yup! 

Stretch Marks?  They are still there from Serevina

Sleep? Annoying….it is hard to get comfortable and I have to get up a lot at night to go to the bathroom

Best moment this week? Work party potluck tomorrow – was great to see everyone! The Diwali party at Tharuna and Ven’s was awesome – food was delicious and the company was fabulous!

 Food Cravings? Fresh salad, salt bagels, ice cream

Anything making you sick?  Serevina’s dirty diapers (only occasionally now) and cigarette smoke

Gender? Boy!

Movement? Kicks!              

Labor Signs? Nada!

Belly Button in or out? In!

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody?  Happy! 

Looking forward to? Heading down to Santa Barbara on Sunday to see Gigi and Papi, Mum-mum and Pop-Pop, and Grandma and Grandpa Hovey!

Dear baby,

            Prepping for the holidays this year has me excited about your first round of holidays next year.  I already have some ideas of some projects that I want to get started on once we get back from Cabo. 

Love,

Mommy