Week 29-3rd Trimester

Oh....surprise...surprise...this pregnant bear missed another week. Sorry Baby Daher, doing my best, but I am a busy mama! My goal is to not miss another week until he gets here.

Lots of fun around here as we keep setting up Baby Daher's nursery. I will posts some pictures once I get it completed. Still waiting on some things to be delivered. We are also redecorating our townhouse and almost have everything completed. Nothing major, new furniture and a major re-org of EVERYTHING. Now I am working on a photo collage of our wedding pictures for above our couch (BTW..Shutterfly is amazing!) and I just have to get some last finishing pieces. 

How far along: 29 Weeks

Gender:  Handsome Bambino

   Maternity clothes: Maternity jeans, leggings, yoga pants and comfy shirts. I have slowly started to steal things from Ahmad's closet. I am starting to feel like Regina from Mean Girls and this clip sums it up.

Have you started to show yet: Yes and then some!

Stretch marks: Nope.

Belly button in or out: So I thought it had popped out, but it is more flat than out. 

Sleep: I am getting good sleep, but still snoring! I have started to become super tired again like I was in my 1st trimester. 

Best moment this week: Ahmad and I putting Baby Daher's crib together. Okay...okay..he put it together and I was his cheerleader! I did help hold some pieces while he drilled. Thank you Aunt Dana and Uncle Majdi for the wonderful gift! 

Worst moment this week: Trying on clothes.  

Miss anything: My high energy level. I feel like I am starting to move slower and slower. 

Movement: Feeling a lot of movement. I have been feeling him roll and turn.  It is so cool to feel his arm or leg on the outside of my belly. Ahmad has felt it too. Our favorite thing to do at the end of the night is sit there and feel him wiggling around. 

Symptoms: I am getting Braxton Hicks every now and then. Feeling very tired. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: I have never been more happy in my life!

Exercise: Walking if it's not raining. I have been doing a lot of housework...that counts too right?! 

Cravings: I have been loving cherry Fage and mixing in dried cranberries, cashews and almonds. I have it every morning. Delish! Cereal. Fruit. Also, the chicken & cheddar sandwich from Potbelly Subs. I just ate one and I am wishing I had another! 

Wedding Rings on or off: Off. My hands are swollen, but not my feet! :)  

Anything making you queasy or sick: No complaints.

Looking forward to: Our hospital tour this week and starting to wash and put away some of the clothes, blankets and crib sheets we have for Baby Daher. 

27 Weeks-In Complete Nesting Mode

Super horrified that it has been THREE weeks since I have been able to take a belly pic and update my blog! We have been in full on nesting mode here at Casa de Daher for the past couple of weeks. I feel like we moved out and then back into our house. Every cupboard, drawer and closet has been cleaned out. My wonderful husband even spent two back breaking days shampooing our carpets.We ended up having a fun sleep over in the living room because we got rid of our old furniture to clean the carpets and get ready for the new things to be delivered the next day. Leon loved it! By the end of our cleaning adventure Ahmad started taking selfies of him and his new BFF...the Rug Doctor. 

In Baby News: I passed my Gestational Diabetes test! We had an exciting doctors appointment last week were we got another ultra sound done and were able to see Baby Daher again! He is starting to get chubby cheeks, big feet and cute ears. They told us we are going to have a little big guy. They are estimating he is going to be 8.5lbs at birth. (Let's pray for pushing reasons he is a little bit smaller!) Ahmad is just ecstatic over this news because he has dreams for his son to become a pro athlete. Baby Daher is in the 59th percentile and weighing in at a 2lbs and 2oz. He is about 1 week ahead of schedule, but they aren't going to adjust my due date. I keep debating with Ahmad that the money for a 3D ultra sound is worth it! :) 

How far along: 27 Weeks

Gender:  Boy

   Maternity clothes: Maternity jeans and leggings. "Comfy-chic" is the best way to describe my style right now. Praying this weather gets better so I can break out my maxi dresses! I have been having fun shopping for a baby shower dress and something to wear for our maternity shoot.  

Have you started to show yet: Yes! 

Stretch marks: Nope, thank you sweet baby Jesus! Putting Cocoa butter on 2-3 times a day.

Belly button in or out: It has officially popped out. It is so cute! 

Sleep: Sleep has been great for me, but horrible for Ahmad. I think it is due to my congestion. He says "he feels like he is sleeping next to a 400lb man." I am a little disturbed trying to figure out how he knows what that sounds like. His only response to the concerned look on my face "experimenting in college is healthy." :/ Haha Lord have mercy! I have been trying everything, breath right strips, sleeping on certain sides, propping up extra pillows and nothing seems to help. Glad we got new comfy couches....looks like it's sofa city for him until this goes away.   

Best moment this week: Breaking ground on Baby Daher's nursery! So excited with what we are planning. I just hope the vision in my head looks good once we get everything in it's place. 

Worst moment this week: Being teased with getting only one apple fritter from Top Pot Donuts...I will take a dozen please! Other than that, no complaints.  

Miss anything: Being able to paint my own toe nails, but now I have a valid reason to go get pedi's, plus the great foot massage. What?! It's to help prevent the swelling! ;) 

Movement: This kiddo is all over the place. I think he is practicing his MMA moves. 

Symptoms: Big belly and I am getting swelling in both my hands and numbness and tingling in my right arm. I think I may have started getting Braxton Hicks, but not sure. Sometimes when I am relaxing at night my stomach will just get super tight and it feels like it's going to pop. I heard this is the sensation of BH, going to talk to my OB at our next appointment to find out. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! 

Exercise: Walking a couple miles when it is sunny and prenatal yoga. 

Cravings: ANYTHING with peanut butter especially apples, bagels & cream cheese, donuts and cheeseburgers. You know....healthy stuff full of vitamins. Why can't I crave a Kale salad?! So far I have been pretty good and not caving in too much. I did have a donut AND a cheeseburger this weekend and it was amazing!  Now if only I can find a place that makes a donut cheeseburger...then I will know dreams can come true. 

Wedding Rings on or off: Off. I hate not being able to wear it. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really.

Looking forward to: The month of April! It is Baby Daher month. We have our hospital tour, Labor & Delivery/infant care/breastfeeding class,two baby showers and best of all...our 1st wedding anniversary.