He has fat!

We had another great OB appointment yesterday. First, we had an ultrasound and it is truly amazing how much Cooper has grown and developed since the anatomy scan. He doesn't look as much like a skeleton and has little fat on his face :) Of course, I already know he's gorgeous! The purpose of the extra ultrasound was to check my placenta. It was low lying at 20 weeks. It's perfect now! Great news, Praise God! Also, little man is head down and as I suspected had a little foot in my rib. He was also facing my back so he only showed us his face once.

The doctor measured my belly and I'm right on spot for 30 weeks. I'm not having any serious issues, just regular aches & pains with getting bigger and my migraines.

My baby shower is in 2 1/2 weeks. I'm really excited about celebrating Cooper as well as seeing my best friend who is driving all the way from Kansas City to co-host. She truly is the best. Honestly, I've been a little emotional about people coming though. I'm super moody but I feel like if my best friend can drive 900 miles, family can get off work. Maybe I'm wrong and maybe I'm just being a pregnant uhhh...not nice word haha. But, that's how I feel.

I'd also like to mention my wonderful group of pregnant friends. In the beginning I was on a baby web site and a small group of us have formed on facebook. We've gotten close and it's amazing to have 20 other pregnant women to complain to, rejoice with, and support.

I'm truly blessed. Tim & I are very excited.

Cooper Grant's sweet little face & I do believe chubby cheeks :)

My little boy

I'm super excited because tomorrow is my doctor's appointment and we also get to have another ultrasound! It's been 10 weeks since we saw him. I can't wait to see how much bigger he is and how developed he has become. They are checking on some things, but I'm not concerned. He has been so active. I just hope he doesn't get shy when on camera :)

Only 3 weeks until my shower! Eek! And 4 weeks until we are having maternity photos.

Here's another survey for fun!

Your name? Aimee

Fathers name? Tim

Are you still with him? We've been married for almost 3 years

When did you find out? August 2, 2012

Where did you find out? At our condo when we were on vacation with the family :) 

How far along were you? 4 weeks

What was your reaction? tears of happiness

Who was the first person you told? well Tim of course

How did you tell the father? I showed him the test

When is your due date? April 10, 2013

Did you have any morning sickness? Oh yes, from about week 6 to 14

What are you most happy about? Becoming a mommy

 

Do you know what your having? Boy

 

Do you have a name picked out? Cooper Grant

Have you felt the baby move? Oh yes, he's a little ninja

Are you scared about labor? Not much at the moment

Do you think you will cry when you see the baby for the first time? I know I will.

What do you think the fathers reaction to the baby will be? Probably tears.

How do you think family and friends will feel? Very happy. They are excited.

 

((71 days until Cooper's due date))

He keeps growing & growing...

I say, think and write this a lot, but I can't believe how far I've come! When I think about my weeks and weeks of morning sickness, it seems like a million years ago.  I never imagined how 29 weeks would feel. One week and we get to see Cooper again :) In 8 weeks I will be full term!! Wow.

Soon we will be getting the rest of the furniture for the nursery. Once we get the changing table, dresser and rocking chair set up, I plan to put up the winnie the pooh decals on the wall. I want to make sure everything is beautiful for our maternity photos which are in only 5 weeks. The shower is now less than a month away.

29 week update

Cravings: everything! It's really different every day.

Baby size: About 2 1/2 lbs, 15 inches long

Happy Things: getting closer to April

Sad things/Worries: I'm doing pretty good in this department

Weight Gain:  20 lbs.

Aches and Pains: Headaches are killer, hips

Mood: moody is the only way to put it

Movement: lots & lots. This boy rarely sleeps. I love it.

Maternity clothes? yep although I prefer sweat pants!

Sleep:  It takes a while to fall asleep, I wake up a lot

((77 days until our due date))

28 week update

28 weeks: 7 months
12 weeks to go!

Cravings: everything! Pepsi & ice cream lately

Baby size: A little over 2 lbs., about 14 1/2 inches long

Happy Things: passing my glucose test

Sad things/Worries: I'm doing pretty good in this department

Weight Gain:  20 lbs. wowza.

Aches and Pains: Headaches are killer, hips, sciatica

Mood: frustrated with pain, but excited

Movement: kicking, bouncing, hiccups, craziness!

Maternity clothes? yep

Sleep:  it's getting worse

Dear Cooper

Dear Cooper,

It's late at night and I'm sitting here feeling you and watching my stomach move. Every move you make amazes me. I remember not long ago when they were just little kicks below my belly button. Now you're all over the place wiggling, kicking and getting the hiccups. Daddy & Grandma always try to feel you, but you seem to stop when they touch my stomach. Daddy has been able to catch you a couple of times. It made him pretty happy.

As I get bigger, I just imagine how big you're getting inside me. I just know you're growing big and strong to come into the world. God is giving you everything you need to live outside of my body.

I've wanted you for so long and as soon as we found out about you, I loved you instantly. My love grows stronger every day. And when I see your beautiful face, I can't imagine.

In 12 short weeks, you will be in our arms. As your mom, you should know I'm going to smother you with hugs and kisses. And I'm positive that your daddy, along with Grandma, Grammy and lots of others will too. You are one loved little boy already. You should also know that your grandpa in heaven loves you too. He may only know you in spirit, but would want nothing more than to be here to hold you sweet boy.

Until it's time I will keep you safe,
Your mom

Only 14 weeks left!

This week, we welcomed 2013, I hit 26 weeks and I'm registering for the baby shower :) Every time I hit a new week, I think man, it seems like I was just "blah, blah" weeks. This week it seems like I just hit 6 months and now BOOM it's 2 weeks later. Even though my pregnancy hasn't really been my favorite thing in the world, it's still flying. There's only 2 weeks until the 3rd trimester and a lot of people say that is the slowest part. I suddenly feel this urge to get everything ready, but I realize most things won't get done until after the shower. Luckily, that's only 6 weeks away. WOW!

The best thing is that my best friend is traveling all the way from Kansas City to be here for the shower. She really is the best friend I have ever had.

Tim & I brought in the new year with monopoly, some snacks & delicious sparkling grape juice. It was nice.

I'm trying really hard not to focus on my aches and pains, but sometimes it's hard. My head is killing me and it never stops. Which, if you know me, is normal life. Also, I've been having some pain that I think is sciatic nerve pain. Next Friday is my next appointment and my glucose test.

26 week update:
 
Cravings: Pepsi, orange juice

Baby size: About 14 inches and a pound and a half.

Happy Things:  seeing my belly move & Tim feeling him

Sad things/Worries: not too much at the moment

Weight Gain:  actually haven't weighed myself

Aches and Pains: Headaches, possible sciatic nerve pain

Mood: pretty happy most of the time, excited!

Movement: he's all over the place, it's getting stronger

Maternity clothes? yep

Sleep:  Sometimes it's easy and sometimes it's not