Pregnancy Update- I have been bad about this! Better late than never =)

How Far Along: 35 weeks
Size of Baby: Approximately 5 1/4 pounds
Total Weight Gain/Loss: At last week's doctor's appointment, the total was 25 pounds! Hope I don't gain much more!
Maternity Clothes: I wear/combine a lot of the same things. Since I am working from home I get to be super comfy all day!!! Really not too bad but I can't wait to get back into my old clothes!
Movement: I firmly believe that my son is the most active baby in the womb, ever. He moves for about 10 minutes a few times every hour or so and I can SEE an elbow, a hand, a foot, a knee through my skin. He also gets the hiccups 2 times a day, on average. There is nothing I love more though. I feel like I can really connect with him and I know it means he is getting stronger and closer to being here!
Symptoms: I have been pretty darn lucky in my 3rd trimester. I sometimes have a burning/numbing pain above my abdomen but it goes away pretty quick. And other than a terrible nights sleep/getting up every hour for the bathroom, I have had the best pregnancy and the best friends, family and husband to make me feel good about myself!
What I Miss: I officially am going a little nuts without a glass of wine here and there... but so worth it. I also hate getting so tired from the smallest activity, and I miss being the size I was before (when I complained I was fat!)
Girl or Boy: BOY!
Belly button In or Out: Neither! Very flat and strange...
Stretch Marks: Not yet.... fingers crossed!
Cravings: Ice, water and strawberry shortcake!!!!!!! My fabulous husband made that dream a reality last week and I am just waiting for the next craving to hit to make him feel important!
Best Moment This Week: My mom totally and completely SURPRISED me with a 3 day visit!!!!!!!! We got SO MUCH DONE and had a blast (we always do!!!) And... aside from the changing table pad, his nursery is completely done! And in my opinion, darling =) What a great feeling!!!!!
***In 2 weeks I will officially be "full term" and so we are getting everything ready between now and then. Nomatter if he is early, on time or a week late, every spare second I have is occupied with thoughts of him and I just cannot wait to hold him!

Making ROOM for Ryan!!!

 Well... we are nearly ready for Ryan's arrival!!! For our 2 year wedding anniversary (which was "cotton") we bought our curtains (you only see 1 window in these shots. I am waiting for the other corner to be done to post!) and we are so happy with the red! And then just today we got the most comfortable La-Z-boy rockin recliner (!!!!!!!!!!!) which is a gift from Doug's parents, Howard and Jeri! We are so grateful and I am already thinking of excuses to camp out in here! Our "theme" is to tie Indiana, Missouri, the Colts and the Cardinals into his room so there are no questions about where he came from =) 6 weeks to go!!!

Baby Shower Shots!

At my first 2 showers I was so lucky to have my life long friend, Lauren Weghorst, take some special pictures of my mom, sisters, dad, niece and close friends. I am so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends =) Thank you, Libby!

 My beautiful mom & sisters =)

O'Malia girls!

 Wouldn't be complete without our PRINCESS!

 WE can't believe I'm having a baby. I love you!

Shower #2 hosted by my sisters

Friends since kindergarten...

 2 of my favorite CHS girls!!! I love you KB & Anna!

 Al & Becca made the trip in... can't thank you enough!!! LOVE YOU!

 Daddy surprised us with a stop by! (& he gave Ryan his first Muskie onesie!)

  Daddy and his little girl

Best sisters!

my belly shot =)

Thank you LAUREN for your talent, love & these beautiful memories. I will cherish them forever.
www.laurenweghorst.com

little things. big love.

In my 27 years of life, I have already learned the most important lessons from my favorite people and role models. Lesson #1: Just be nice to everyone. Sweet & simple. (Thanks, daddy. I may not always be perfect but I can still hear the urgency in your voice when you first told me this and in all of my thoughts and actions, I think of you). Lesson #2: It's the little things in life that mean the most. (Thanks, mom. Your endless generosity, thoughtfulness and the way you show your love for us and everybody that you know has taught me this). Lesson #3: All you need is love. (thanks, Doug. I love you more than words can say. Loving you has made me a stronger, better person. You are my very best friend). And so: "little things. big love" it is! My life is about to change in a big way and I will take the best of what I've learned from family and my dearest friends to help me see what means the most more clearly.

One of my favorite quotes of all times by Mother Theresa tells us to "Do small things with great love." One of my favorite artists, Kenny Chesney, sings inspirational lyrics about "The Simple Things in Life." & "The Good Stuff". And The Zac Brown Band tells us "Aint it funny how it's the little things in life, that mean the most." I decided to start another blog as I embark upon the last 6 weeks leading up to the due date of our first baby as a way of capturing the memories I am told will just fly by. Also, being away from my family in Indianapolis helps persuade me to stay on top of this. I hate the thought that they will not be able to watch my baby grow every single day and so... I guess this is the next best thing =) So mom, dad, Shan, Jan, Doyles, O'Malias & friends... this is for you!!!