32 Week Bumpdate

How far along: 32 weeks (2/7/2013)

Produce Aisle: Approximately the size of a honeydew melon (19 in, 4.5 lbs)

Best moment of the week: During week 32 I had my second shower which was thrown by my wonderful stepmother-in-law and all of Josh's sisters. I'm so blessed to have them. Here are just a couple of pictures from the day!

{Not my favorite picture, but the best one. Sigh.}

{Such adorable decorations -I'm blessed!}

{Lovely ladies and sisters!}

Symptoms: Just take a look at my feet! They are so swollen by the end of the day. I'm also wearing my wedding rings around my neck instead of finger. At least it's just started for the last few weeks!

Prayer (we are praying a whole host of things over this pregnancy and our Peanut every day -I thought I would share one from our list each week): "Throughout this pregnancy I will not be overly stressed in Jesus' name!" (This is one of those prayers that get's prayed every single day!!!)

Stephanie

31 Week Bumpdate

How far along: 31 weeks (1/31/2013)

Produce Aisle: No change this week. He's still the size of a head of lettuce.

Best moment of the week: The rug and mobile got ordered! 

We've had he best luck with rugs from Rugs USA! They run great sales on 100% wool rugs. You just can't beat it!

 Homespun Chevron Charcoal Rug - Rugs USA

The mobile is a kit to put together and still needs to be tackled. I had so much trouble balancing realistic looking hot air balloons with cartoon looking ones. This little guy just fit the bill! Thank you Etsy!

Hot Air Balloon Kit - CraftSchmaft

Prayer (we are praying a whole host of things over this pregnancy and our Peanut every day -I thought I would share one from our list each week): "The devil will not cut off my expectation of being a joyful mother in Jesus' name!"

Stephanie

30 Week Bumpdate

A couple of these weeks just seemed to blend together! I will be posting them separately, but have very little recollection of what actually happened. Josh and I have been cramming in so many work projects along with all the baby things that need to take place. I have just not been able to even think about much else.

How far along: 30 weeks (1/24/2013)

Produce Aisle: Approximately the size of a head of lettuce (18 in, 3.2 lbs)

Best Moment of the Week: Getting the crib up probably takes the cake for my favorite moment! It just all seemed so real when our little guy suddenly has a bed! We're SOOO thrilled with our buying experience from Bratt Decor and so far thrilled with the quality of our purchase. It's such an incredibly sturdy crib that we know we will be able to use for as many babies as we decide to have. Here's a couple pictures.

{Josh putting together the crib}

{The finished crib}

{A close up of the details we love so much about this crib}

Prayer (we are praying a whole host of things, including scripture, over this pregnancy and our Peanut every day -I thought I would share one from our list each week): "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." Jeremiah 1:5

Stephanie 

29 Week Bumpdate

How far along: 29 weeks (1/17/2013)

Produce Aisle: Approximately the size of a butternut squash (17 in, 3.1 lbs)

Maternity Clothes: Nothing new or noteworthy this week.

Stretch Marks: No new marks! Woo hoo!

Belly Button In or Out: No change. Still an innie / flat.

Best Moment of the Week: We had dinner with Josh's Grandma Bills this week. It was precious and we talked a lot about Josh as a little kid and her experiences as a mom and grandma. We reveled in sweet memories and made them.

Movement: You can see my whole belly shift positions when Dayton moves around. It's like a little alien moving around. I say that with all my love!

Food Cravings: I'm off clementines and no new cravings have surfaced this week.

Gender: The nursery is painted!!!!!! We're so happy with how it turned out. Our walls are old and quite crooked, so getting two coats up was a full day's job. Our goal was a green that wasn't lime or neon, but still not pastel. I think we succeeded!

Sherwin Williams Mélange Green (SW6710)

What I miss: Putting boots on and zipping up my coat without a belly in the way.

What I'm looking forward to: Holding our sweet baby boy! It's starting to feel real!

Symptoms: Nothing new...just some occasional swelling. My ring still fits so that's what matters, right?

Emotions: It's a roller coaster, but I am trying to find a balance between being overwhelmed with all that's left to do and overjoyed with Dayton's soon coming arrival!

Prayer (we are praying a whole host of things, including scripture, over this pregnancy and our Peanut every day -I thought I would share one from our list each week): We decree, Lord, that our baby and I are fearfully and wonderfully made!

Stephanie