33 Weeks

33 Weeks!

Ok, Ok I have really really really been slacking on posting and so much has happened between now and the last time I blogged so readers beware this is going to be a long post!! 

So much has happened that I can't even really remember so I plan to just go through my iphone pics and hope that I remember.  

For starters, my grandparents, who live in Florida, came up for a visit.  It seams that when ever they come up it is for healthcare reasons and they had their fair share of appointments this visit, but we also managed to get in some quality time together.  The biggest news they shared with us during their visit was that they were going to buy a condo in NKY so that they would have a place to stay up here when they came to visit family.  Somehow, or another, and I am still not sure how they have decided to not only buy a place to visit but move back to Kentucky from Florida.  For those of you that know my grandmother you must know that this is SHOCKING!!!!!  She hates the cold weather, so we were in disbelief that she was ready to start bearing through the winters with us again.  They have spent the last month searching, purchasing, and renovating their new place in Florence, Ky and we couldn't be happier.  Here  is a picture of us the night their offer was accepted.  Looking at this picture now makes me laugh; just look at our outfits.  I am burning up and in a tank top due to the warm weather and  because my mom keeps the house warmer when they are there.  My grandmother is in a shirt and sweater and would have still probably told you she was cold.  LOL!!

Apple Picking

While they were here we also took a trip to Evans Orchard in Paris Ky.  We had never been, but I had heard it was a great place to visit in the Fall.  It did not disappoint and the there was so many activities for kids that I can't wait to go back there with our little one starting next year.  Dave and I might even go back in a few weekends to pick out our pumpkins.

At some point in the last 6 weeks I attended Jared's soccer game.  This is his first year playing soccer and I think Emily and Barrett's first year coaching.  Watching these little kiddos play soccer was so cute and yet so frustrating all at the same time.  They go out of bounds, kick the ball the wrong way, and Jared even got excited when the other team scored just because the other team was cheering.  It was to cute. The video isn't' the most exciting thing to watch but I really tried to be respectful of the the other parents and tried not to tape their children. 

One of the winery's in Owenton, Elk Creek Vinyards, had an Oktoberfest this year and Dave and I attended with our friends Lauren and Perkins.  Dave works with Perkins and his fiance Lauren and I always have a great time together.  We spent the evening listening to music, talking about their upcoming wedding, and our little bun in the oven.  Lauren, Perkins and Dave got to sample some really good unique beers and I enjoyed all the good food, and sprite.   It was a great evening!!  

Luckily for me my brother is an AMAZING photographer and he took some maternity pictures for Dave and I, two weeks ago (31 weeks).  We all went to Carrolton for church where a new cross was placed on the alter at my grandparents church in memory of my grandfather and then we spent the rest of the day taking pictures and shooting guns at the family farm.  

 

Shooting my Grandpa's old pistol.  Every time I shot it I could feel the baby jump.

Last weekend was the first of my two baby showers.  Dave's aunt Leah hosted and it was so much fun.  Dave and I got lots of great stuff for the baby, but most of all it was wonderful to be surrounded by friends and family who I know will support us in starting our family.  Dave and I have been together for 14 years, and married for almost 7 so I know everyone, as well as us, have been patiently waiting for the next little Kaiser.  

How big is my belly???

Jish won!!!   We won't reveal her strategy though. ;)  Her string was blue so I guess that means the baby will be a boy!!! 

Afghan blanket made by Grandma Janet.  Isn't  beautiful!!!!!

Yesterday I had my second baby shower courtesy of my friend Bryan and it also was amazing.  It was so chill and casual which made me so happy.  She invited my parents, her parents, and a handful of some of my closest friends.  Anne and Theresa were able to make it which made the day perfect. They brought their kiddos, minus Olivia, and I think they also had a great time playing in the Sutherland play land.  Bryan had some yummy treats and we played baby scatagories.  I got lots of great gifts for the baby and all in all had a absolutely perfect day.   

Pregnancy Highlights over the last 6 weeks:

I kinda got in a rut wishing the time away so that I could feel more like myself and not a hostage of my own uterus and child, but have succeeded in stopping those feelings.  I realized that the best thing for the baby is to stay in there a little longer and ultimatly that is the most important thing.... the baby.  Sometimes it is hard though to not get frustrated by the complexity of the little tasks.  For instance putting on sox, or leaning forward to grab my glass of milk on the coffee table, etc.  I am taking it all in good stride though and really feel like I have had a pretty easy pregnancy, at least so far.  I have developed a few more symptoms over the last few weeks.  I know have carpel tunnel syndrome and arthritis fingers in the morning.  My hands work more like paws in the morning but as soon as I warm them up in the shower it improves.  My SI joints continue to bother me and I am starting to experience heartburn like I used to.  I at times have round ligament and sciatic pain but it is usually pretty short lived.  Just this passed week I had my first issue with contractions.  I was contracting every 1.5 min and they were lasting approx 20 seconds.  Because they were so rhythmic I really felt that they were more than braxton hicks.  I am sure you are thinking that I called the doctor, layed down, drank water etc.  Nope!!  I did drink some water but just kept working and just prayed they would go away.  I think I made everyone in the OR with me that morning a little nervous.  Once I chugged some water and finally started a longer case where I could sit down they did go away.  I think I need to work on being the patient and not my own health care provider sometimes.  Hopefuly I will do better in the future and I do plan on mentioning this to my doctor tomorrow at my scheduled appointment.  The baby is deffinitly getting bigger because its movements at times are much more painful, and my belly is growing so much so fast.  I am sure it hasn't helped that I have given up all hope of not getting fat.  I just have given in and don't really care to much about what the scale says anymore.  When I look in the mirror I always look swollen and my face looks fat so its a done deal now, I might as well go crazy and enjoy myself right?  The nursery is still a work in progress and I can't wait to post pictures once its completed.  

Weight: 138 (last time I checked, we will see what they say tomorrow) This is up 26 lbs from pre preggo weight.

Cravings: nothing really

Aversions: starting to hate the smell of clorahexadene prep again.

Overall mood: anxious about getting everything I want accomplished before the baby arrives.  I, as well as Dave, am starting to despise the continual name game we play for a boy.  Right now Dave really likes Brody.  I like Brody for a little boy but not for an adult so hopefully we will agree on something soon.