What I'm Loving Wednesday

                           
I am loving that my sweet husband's birthday is Sunday and I have a few surprises up my sleeve.  I can not wait to celebrate this weekend with both of our families.
                       
I am loving my new Pandora charm.  One of my best friend's, Jackie, got me an adorable elephant charm for my bracelet.  I think it is perfect considering we meet in college (BAMA)...... ROLL TIDE!
                                    
I am loving Stella & Dot jewelry.  My sister who is a nanny in New York (currently in the Bahamas for 3 months) discovered this fabulous jewelry a few months ago.  She has this awesome bracelet that she got from this line.  My friend Jackie showed up at dinner this past weekend with the same bracelet.  She told me her friend at school sells it and gave me the website.  I can't wait to order me a this bracelet.  THe only problem is I can't decide between silver or gold:)
                                         
I am loving that Memorial Day weekend is almost here.  Eli and I will be going to the lake Sunday and Monday to visit family, lay out by the pool (or in the pool), and go fishing.  I will also get to see this beautiful girls!

29 Weeks

How far along? 29 Weeks and 1 day


Sleep: I little bit better.  My belly needs a little more support, so I have to tuck a pillow under it.  I have to make a trip to the bathroom in the middle of the night EVERY night which really messes with my FULL 7 or 8 hours of sleep.  Only 3 more days and a daily nap will be on my daily schedule:)

Movement: I can tell he is starting to outgrow his little space.  His movements are a lot stronger and will sometimes shake my whole belly.  You can really see his movements too which I love:)

Food cravings: Sugar!  This low carb, low sugar diet is for the birds!  I would do anything for a Dr. Pepper and cookies and cream hersheys bar.  I am already making a list for things I want people to bring me in the hospital:)

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: I am pretty sure I have been having some Braxton Hicks contractions.  The lower part of my belly gets REALLY tight and a little uncomfortable. 

Belly button in or out? Still in, but barely!  Another week and it will definietly by even with my belly!

What I miss:  Being able to lay out on my belly.  I can't wait to get in a pool, so I can try to get a tan on my back:)

What I am looking forward to: Colin's Baby Showers!  Candace has given me a sneak peek at some of the decor for the Birmingham shower, and it is all AMAZING.  I can't wait:)

Belly Pic
                      

What I'm Loving Wednesday

                      

I am loving the color that we picked out for Colin's room.  It is a light golden yellow and matched perfectly with his bedding.  We spent most of the day Saturday painting.  His room is slowly but surely coming together, and we stilll planty of time!
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I am loving I get to go and spend sometime with one of best friends Jackie this weekend.  Our birthdays are exactly a week apart, and we always try to go to dinner to celebrate!
                     

I am loving that Summer Break is just around the corner.  I know you are probably getting tired of my summer countdown, but I am really looking forward to having time to spend on ALL THINGS BABY. 

I am loving that some of my old cheerleaders come and visit me!  Since I am preggers, I am no longer a cheer coach, and I miss all of my girls and the ladies that I coached with for the past two years.  Here are a few of the girls that I have a feeling I will keep in touch with for a long time!  They are also going to make some greeat babysitters when the time comes:)
                   

I am loving Fudgsicles!  I have cravings ALL the time for chocolate, but my current situation makes eating it impossible.  However, I can eat one Fudgsicle occasionally, and it is sooooo good!
                          

28 Weeks

How far along? 28 Weeks and 1 day


Sleep: My shoulders hurt so bad!  When I sleep on my side, I put my arm under my pillow, and it is really making my shoulders hurt.  I will wake up just to switch sides and then have the urge to use the bathroom.  Good thing I only have 8 days of school left, so I can start napping and make up for the loss of sleep at night.

Movement: Colin sure is a wiggle worm.  He is starting to move more during the day.  I love feeling him move.  It makes my day so much better!

Food cravings: Mexican and CHOCOLATE!

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: None

Belly button in or out? Still in, but it's getting shallower everyday. It is only a matter of time!

What I miss: FOOD!!  I found out Friday that I have Gestational Diabetes.  My levels are not sky high, but they are high enough.  I have to folow a well balanced diet (basically follow the Food Pyramid) and limit carbs and sugar.  It really is not that bad, but when I have a craving for chips or Italian food or CHOCOLATE I have to ignore it.  I have to remember it is only for 12 weeks (maybe less) and it is for the health of my baby boy! 
What I am looking forward to: Summer Break, so I can spend time preparing for Colin! 
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What I'm Loving Wednesday

                  
I am loving my new charm thst my sweet husband bought me for my Pandora bracelet:)  It is called "Key to my Heart".
                         
I am loving the reviews that I am hearing about the book I just bought Heavan is for Real.  It is about a little boy that tells about his time spent in heaven while under anesthia. 
                               
I am loving that we only have 12 more days til summer vacation!!!  I hope to be spending most of my time either preparing for Baby Colin or relaxing at the pool.
                          
I am loving the movie Something Borrowed.  Eli and I went to see it opening night, and it was great!  The book was better, but they always are:)  I can't wait until Something Blue comes out.                                
I am loving all of my wonderful gifts that I got from my school shower.  I am so lucky to work with such a loving group of ladies:) 

                           

                         

                        

 

27 Weeks

How far along? 27 Weeks and 1 day


Sleep: My hips and my shoulders are starting to hurt from sleeping on my side. I wake up a few times a night to flip from one side to the other. I guess it could be worse!

Movement: Colin moves all the time.  Eli and I will sit at night and watch him move around in my belly :)

Food cravings: Fruit, Mexican, and Chocolate....Unfortunately, I will not get to indulge in these cravings for the rest of the week.  I had my Glucose screen today and my sugar levels were elevated, so I have to go back for the 3 HOUR Glucose Tolerance Test.....Pray that I pass!!

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: None

Belly button in or out? Still in, but it's getting shallower everyday.  It is funny because after I eat it sticks out a little bit :)

What I miss: Laying on my stomach and back.

What I am looking forward to: Summer Break so I can start workin on the nursery some more!
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