Brady's Bump- 27 weeks

Due Date: March 24, 2012
Weight gain: I gained 2lbs
Maternity clothes: All the time from now until Brady gets here.
Sleep: Pretty good most nights.
What I miss: Sleeping on my belly & clear skin (my face, back and chest have been broken out this whole pregnancy).
Movement: He kicks all the time…
Sex: BOY!!!! Brady James Seals
Food cravings: HOT SAUCE!!! And anything spicy!
What I'm looking forward to: Working on Brady’s room

First of all: Merry Christmas!!! I can’t believe it’s here and actually over for us now. Tomorrow I’ll start taking all my Christmas decorations down. Once it’s over, it’s over & I’m ready to get my house back to normal.

This past week has been a whirlwind of a week. I thought I would relax and take it easy… well, I didn’t. Our trip to Dallas was a success. We got to visit with our friends, eat some great food, and we bought Brady’s furniture. However, ever since last weekend, I’ve had some serious issues with acid reflux. My doc said I need to stay away from orange juice, chocolate, tomato products, and spicy foods (especially hot sauce!!!!). I’m doomed. That’s like putting me on a diet. Almost everything I like to eat is in those categories. I’ve been trying to be good, but it’s been hard.

Brady has been VERY active this week. I wish so badly I could see what he’s doing because it feels like a lighting storm inside my belly. It’s the weirdest feeling, but I love it. I know I’m going to miss it after I have him.

Brady's Bump- 26 weeks & Big Weekend

Due Date: March 24, 2012
Weight gain: I gained 2lbs
Maternity clothes: All the time from now until Brady gets here.
Sleep: Pretty good most nights.
What I miss: Sleeping on my belly & clear skin (my face, back and chest have been broken out this whole pregnancy).
Movement: He kicks all the time… Today he kicked me twice in the ribs & it didn’t feel pleasant!
Sex: BOY!!!! Brady James Seals
Food cravings: Butterfingers & hot chocolate
What I'm looking forward to: Furniture shopping!
Exciting stuff: We leave tomorrow for Dallas. I’m so excited to visit with my friends, eat some good food, and shop for Brady!!!

What a weekend!!! I have to say, this has been one of the best weekends I’ve ever had. First of all, Thursday at my weekly appointment everything went very well. I did the glucose test, which as not bad at all. My doc told me they would call if I failed, and I never heard from them, so I’m assuming I passed! Thank the Lord! Brady’s heartrate is in the 140’s..has been pretty much the whole pregnancy. He’s still measuring a week ahead. My doc seems to be concerned about his size, but hopefully he won’t be too big when he gets here.

Friday was Steven & my 5th wedding anniversary!!! I can’t believe it’s been 5 years since our beautiful Christmas wedding. There’s a country song, “I thought I loved you then” and that’s all I can think about these days…because as in love with Steven as I was the day we got married, it’s nothing compared to how much I love him now. He’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m so blessed to get to spend the rest of my life with him. And I can’t wait for our little boy to get here to complete our little family!

Today was Graduation Day!!! I’m so happy to have this behind me. I was worried about tripping and falling on stage, but thankful that didn’t happen! My sweetheart gave me a beautiful diamond eternity ring for anniversary/graduation!! I wish I had a picture to post but I don’t. I had to take it back to be sized because it was a little too big and I was too nervous to wear it. It should be back on Thursday and I can’t wait to get it back on my finger!

After church tomorrow, the hubby & I are heading to Dallas to do some visiting, eating, and shopping! I’m so ready to get away! It’s been way too long since we’ve gotten away for a few days.

Here are a few pictures of me & my family at graduation today!

100!!!

100 days from now, Brady should be here!!! I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going. I'm amazed at how well I feel. I'm amazed at how BIG I feel, haha. We're so thankful for this little guy.

I go today for my glucose test...today is also our Christmas parties at school & I've already had to servings of hot chocolate! I better stay away from sweets for the rest of the day...but it sure is going to be hard once all the goodies start arriving in my classroom. :/

Brady's Bump- 25 weeks

Due Date: March 24, 2012
Weight gain: I gained 5lbs! She didn’t ask me if I were on a diet this time. haha
Maternity clothes: All the time from now until Brady gets here.
Sleep: Pretty good most nights.
What I miss: Sleeping on my belly.
Movement: He kicks all the time (especially at night!)
Sex: BOY!!!! Brady James Seals
Food cravings: Butterfingers & hot chocolate
What I'm looking forward to: Being done with college so all I have to do is think about Brady!
Exciting stuff: Graduation is this coming Saturday!!! Then we’re going to Dallas to shop for baby furniture!!

This has been an eventful week. Tuesday was my last day of class this semester (well, actually ever!). It’s nice to have that behind me! Wednesday I found out I passed my comprehensive exam!!! I’m so relieved and thankful for that good news! Thursday I had my weekly appointment and everything went pretty good. She checked me to see if I’m anemic & I slightly am…so she put me on iron because she said it would continue to get worse. I told her last week about how I’m having Braxton Hicks contractions all the time, so she also checked my cervics. This made me really nervous because I don’t want to go into preterm labor…but they are closed shut! Thank the good Lord above! I’m just going to have to learn to slow down a bit. I’m used to running 90 mph and that’s just not going to work right now. I’m carrying an extra 25lbs around and it’s making a big difference. This week, I will do my glucose test. I’m not looking forward to that, but at least I will have it behind me.

I’m amazed that I’m already 25 weeks pregnant! I never thought I’d make it to this point but I’m here & I’m loving every minute of it. Brady is such an active kid! Which doesn’t surprise me, he’s going to be just like his dad, into everything! I’m so thankful for this little boy. And as fun as being pregnant is, I’m SO ready to meet my little guy. I dream about it every night…I just can’t imagine what it’s going to feel like when they put him in my arms for the first time.

I feel like I’ve put everything off for the past few months just to focus on college, so I have a lot of catching up to do. I started working on making a stocking for Brady, I’m hoping to have it completed my Christmas. I just ordered my Christmas cards today. I usually have them out a lot sooner than this. I’ve got most of my Christmas shopping completed, but still have a few things to get.

Only 15 weeks to go!!!! I’m so ready to meet Brady!!

I'm Done!!!

I got my letter in the mail today about my comps....the first word was CONGRATULATIONS!!! I PASSED!!! I am so happy!!! I cried tears of happiness. I'm just so thankful that I did this and it's finally over. Plus I got all this done before Brady gets here! I am going to take my Reading Specialist Exam in January, but I'm not going to worry about it. It doesn't keep me from graduating...it's just something extra to have if I ever need it.

I could not have accomplished this goal had it not been for my family. Steven has been so supportive, loving, and wonderful every step of the way. My family has been supportive as well. My sister, Kayla, proofed almost all my papers...I don't know what I would have done without her. The people I work with have been wonderful the whole time as well. I'm so thankful for all the many blessings God has placed in my life.

I never in a million years would have ever thought I could actually get my master's degree. I'm not a very smart person, but I am proof that a lot of dedication, hard work, and prayers can take you anywhere!

Brady's Bump- 24 weeks

Due Date: March 24, 2012
Weight gain: I lost 1lb. My doc asked if I were on a diet (of course I’m not..but I was happy I didn’t gain another big amount 2 weeks in a roll).
Maternity clothes: All the time from now until Brady gets here.
Sleep: Ok. I’ve been getting some bad calve cramps lately. My doc is going to check me this week to see if I’m anemic (she thinks that might be why I’m getting the leg cramps so bad???)
What I miss: Sleeping on my belly.
Movement: He kicks all the time (especially at night!)
Sex: BOY!!!! Brady James Seals
Food cravings: Butterfingers & hot chocolate
What I'm looking forward to: Being done with college so all I have to do is think about Brady!
Exciting stuff: I just finished my LAST college class!!!!
I’m a few days behind on my post. My sister took my camera on her cruise and just gave me my camera back today. My picture isn’t too great, it was taken after a long day at work and my last night of college. My belly is getting SO big. I have a friend who is due two weeks after me, and she’s so small. I look like I’ve swallowed a volleyball. But it’s all worth it if Brady is healthy.

My glucose test is coming up soon. I think I might be doing it next week. I sure hope I pass it. I’m interested to see if I’m anemic…if I am then I’ll take iron. Bending over gets harder & harder every day! My belly button is almost poking out…I think in a week or two it will be poking out.

Only 16 weeks to go!!!