WOW 10 weeks to go!

30 weeks here!!

After weeks of rapid growth and plenty of activity baby is calmer this week.  There is less room in the womb for as much crazy movement as she was having.  Now baby's movement is more organized and intentional.  Our next appointment is Thursday and Corey can (knock on wood) actually make this one.  We are going to ask if the Dr. can tell if baby is still breech or if she has flipped.  After this appointment we'll be having Dr.'s appointments every two weeks until the last four weeks.

Last weekend we got the furniture put together!! So excited, now we just have to hang a few things in her room get the sheets washed and on the crib (which I really have a few months for since she'll be in our room at first) and one quick trip to Carter's for some last minute things! Its getting really close now!!

This weekend we are going to celebrate our anniversary!! It's amazing to see how far we have come.  To think there were even family members telling us we wouldn't make it and that we weren't really in love, well heck look at us now..happier then ever and about to welcome a little munchkin into the world! I wouldn't trade it for anything and I'm glad neither of us listened to anyone!

For now we are just enjoying our time together because I only have 10 weeks left of cooking little one which means Corey has less time then that home.

30th week

I can't believe I only have 11 weeks to go.  I think once it gets to single digits it'll feel even weirder!! Baby's brain has been smooth up until now, but this week it gains a new topographical feature, wrinkles.  These folds are called convolutions,  and they give the brain more surface area so it can hold more cells.  So far I'm still feeling pretty good with not many complaints! My hips are starting to kill me but that's pretty normal since I'm carrying her so low.  Thankfully it's cooling down a little outside and its a lot more bearable.

Last weekend Jenn, Ellie, Clover, and I embarked on a mini road trip to NJ for my baby shower!!! It was amazing, my mother out did herself and I couldn't be happier!! Little girl was spoiled beyond belief and will be stylish beyond her understanding!! She has enough elephant gear to last until she is 18, a beautiful way to honor my grandmother!! Besides clothes and receiving blankets galore she also received a pack n play, a rock n play, a swing, a high chair, a baby bullet (so excited!), decorations for her room (elephant of course), a crib, a dresser, a mattress, and the list goes on.  She will not want for anything and I am so blessed to have such a loving and generous family and friends!! Again Corey and I want to say thank you to my mom for this amazing shower and to everyone else for their amazing generosity!! You guys rock!

The pups and I are super excited to pick Corey up tonight, even if it's only for a little bit!! :)

Here we go into 29 weeks

28 weeks.  Baby girl is sitting nice and low..and boy does my bladder love that! At least (and knock on wood) I rarely have to get up to go potty in the middle of the night! Not that I'm sleeping through the night but no potty breaks!

This week baby girl's brain is starting to regulate her body temperature so its not all on me anymore.  She is continually putting on fat, these layers will provide warmth and help make her skin smoother and more pale.  Also she is growing eyelashes this week, perfect for batting at Corey when she wants her way!! Hey I know I"m a pro at it!!

I cant wait for Friday and I'll get to go home to NJ for the weekend!! The puppies, Jenn, and I will be taking a nice little road trip!! I can't wait to see everyone and let them spoil Cadence!! I cleared out what will be her room last weekend so it's ready.  Last night I was able to order all her furniture (thanks Grandpa!!) and as soon as I return from NJ Grandma will be ordering her a glider so we have a place upstairs to rock her to sleep!! We feel so extremely blessed with all the generosity and we haven't even had our shower yet!! We just want to say thank you and we love you all!!

28th week

Baby is starting to be able to respond to all sorts of sounds.  Her lungs are further prepping for birth.  Blood vessels are forming to circulate oxygenated blood and bronchial tubes are branching.  She is starting to make surfactant which keeps the air sacs in the lungs from sticking together.  This will also allow them to breathe properly after birth.

Had my 26 week dr appointment Wed.  Everything looks great. My next appointment is Sept 6th.  I took my glucose test and anemia test too but haven't gotten any results yet which hopefully means everything is fine.  Also got my TDAP vaccine.

http://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/  this is the CDC's site on pertussis or whooping cough.  I sent an email out a few months back about this and requested our immediate family get this vaccine.  Some I heard back from so this is just a friendly reminder, but some I haven't even heard back form.  This is a very serious issue for us.  We will be having/traveling with our newborn during cold and flu season, however she won't be fully vaccinated yet.  Anything we can do to help keep her safe we are going to do, and we would really appreciate if as many of you guys would get this vaccine to keep our little girl healthy.  We are requesting that anyone who plans to spend any prolonged time with her get this vaccine.  That means if you will be traveling down here to see her, this will apply to you. We don't want to be those parents who turn people away but this is super important to us.  Your doctor will agree if you go talk to them.  For those getting the vaccine please let us know when you have, :) thank you!!

Here goes 27 weeks

26 weeks, defiantly starting to fill out the bump.

This week her eyes, that have been fused shut, are opening and she can see.  The visual part of the brain has also started to develop.  Also more then likely baby will sleep during the day because all of my movement soothes here and when I'm sleeping she is normally awake and moving like crazy.

I had a nice visit with my mom last weekend, even though Corey was out of town.  We ate a lot and got to spend Saturday at the beach!! I'm glad that even though it's a 7 hour drive we can still get to see each other. I have my 26 week dr appointment on Monday and then a little less then 2 weeks and I get to go home for the weekend!! I can't wait to see everyone!! Corey leaves Friday for training so he won't get to come up with me this time, but we will try to get up again in October before he leaves, if we can.  He will be gone for about 20 days, I hope they go super fast so we can have September and October to enjoy before he leaves.

Other then that things are great, and I feel great!