30 Days!

30 days until my due date! I am so excited!!! Just had to share. =)

Prego Pics

These are the pics my sister-in-law took of us yesterday. I love them! She is going to take some more on August 8th! Woot!!! Let me know what you think. =)

35 Week Belly Shots

35 Weeks

"Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that he's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon). Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. His kidneys are fully developed now, and his liver can process some waste products. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight."

Only five weeks left until my due date! That's 35 days! I'm getting closer and closer to being a mom. He might even come sooner. As long as he is born between 37 and 40 weeks he is considered full term, so he could be here in as little as two weeks. Aaaaah!!! I can't wait! =)

We have almost everything we need to finish Tristan's nursery. We set up his crib yesterday, we have his swing, his pack and play, his bassinet, and changing table. His dresser, my rocking chair, and his bedding are in the mail, so they should be here soon. It's all coming together. I'll post some pics of his nursery when it's all done. =)

It's starting to get real now. I'm going to have a baby boy in a month. Starting next Friday I will be going to see my OB every week until Tristan is born. I'm ready for him. Come out, come out! We want to meet you!!! =)

34 Weeks

"Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. His fat layers — which will help regulate his body temperature once he's born — are filling him out, making him rounder. His skin is also smoother than ever. His central nervous system is maturing and his lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies."

I have 41 days left until my due date, so just over a month. I wish that time was here. I am so ready to be done. The summer heat is brutal! I had to open my baby shower gifts outside yesterday and it was over 100 degrees! I thought I was going to pass out.

Speaking of my baby shower, with the exception of the scorching heat, it turned out really nice. A lot of people showed up and we got a lot of Tristan's essentials which makes me and Robbie very grateful and happy. There are still some big ticket items that we need to go buy, but not as much as I thought.

I just found out yesterday that my dad and step-mom bought all of the furniture for Tristan's nursery that we don't have yet. We should be receiving it in the mail within a few days. So that means that we'll be getting his dresser, my rocking chair, and his bedding. I don't know what came over my dad because he usually isn't that generous, but I am so thankful that he's doing that for us.

I find it impossible to get comfortable these days no matter what I do. I can't breathe, I can't sleep, I have the worst heartburn, my lower back hurts if I sit for too long, which isn't good for me since I work at a desk job. I just keep telling myself that I have less than six weeks to go now and it will be so worth it once Tristan is born and I can hold him in my arms.

The good news is I have all of my appointments scheduled up until expected delivery. =) I only have to see a different doctor at my next one, July 31st, since my OB is on vacation till August 4th, but after that I'll be seeing my doc the rest of the time. Hopefully Tristan will decide to stay put until she gets back.

Jenny didn't take my pregnancy pics yesterday like we had planned, but I'll post some pics of my 34 week belly soon. I'll keep you all posted. =)

Today Is The Day...

...That I am going private. If you haven't sent me your e-mail address yet do it soon. =)

Guess Who Gets A Chihuahua? I do!!!

Yep, that's right. My aunt is moving and can't take him with her, so she is giving him to me! I am so excited!!! Look at how cute he is. He is 3 years old, weighs 3 pounds, he is potty trained, great with kids, babies, and other animals.

We've been wanting another dog for Chili to play with for awhile and for some reason he only likes small dogs. Don't ask me why. The only reason I can think of is it must be a dominance thing. I think I'm going to either pick him up on Monday, or my aunt is going to bring him to me at my baby shower next weekend. YAY!!!

The only problem is I need to come up with a name for this cutie pie. Any ideas for names for a male chihuahua? Go ahead and leave me a comment! =)

Weeks 33-36 (Month 8): Honeydew

"Baby’s senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs… time to start practicing your lullabies! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month."

Holy crap! Tristan is now the size of a honeydew and he's going to get bigger! That is so crazy to me. Somewhere between 4 and 8 weeks I am going to be a mom. It is coming so fast and I don't feel prepared at all. The baby shower with my friends is at my house today and the one with my family is next weekend at my aunt's house, so hopefully that will help a lot. Then I will know what else I need to buy for my little guy.

My ribs and back have been feeling much better. I had my last physical therapy appointment yesterday and she did some more work on my ribs and spine. I was really sore afterwards, but now I feel amazing. She said that if the pain gets really bad again I just need to call. I'm so grateful my OB referred me to her, or I would still be in excruciating pain not knowing what to do with myself.

When Tristan moves I can see little feet, little knees, little elbows, and sometimes little hands trying to poke through my belly. LOL! He is doing so well. My next appointment with my OB is in three days. The appointments are always so short, but I look forward to hearing his heartbeat each time I go. That's my favorite sound in the world at the moment.

I'll be going on maternity leave in six more weeks! YAY!!! My last day will be August 21st and I will be going back October 19th. Well, as long as everything goes according to plan and Tristan doesn't decide to make an appearance before then. LOL! I am getting so anxious and excited! I can't wait to meet him!!! =)

Officially Going Private

Okay, I will be going private within the next week. So, that means that if you want to continue to read my blog then you need to send me your e-mail address by July 12, 2009. I'm going to have to go with my good friend, Ash, on this one. I don't want people I do not know reading about my pregnancy and my son's life once he is brought into the world. So get me those e-mail addresses a.s.a.p. or you won't be able to read the blog of Sunny and Tristan anymore.

32 Weeks Gestation

"By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, he'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. He now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). His skin is becoming soft and smooth as he plumps up in preparation for birth."

I'm 32 weeks pregnant today. There are only 8 weeks left until my due date. Even though I've been pregnant since November I still think, "Oh, my God! I'm pregnant!" everyday. When I roll out of bed (yes, literally roll), when I look at my ever growing belly in the mirror, when I feel him move around, or see his little foot when he is kicking me, I still can't believe it.

I think I'm feeling that more so now because in a few short weeks I will be a mom and I will be responsible for this little person's life. It's really exciting, but also nerve wracking and scary at the same time. I worry about money like most new parents do, but I also have to raise him, teach him, care for him 24/7.

It's overwhelming when I think about it. I just try to think positive and know that everything will work out and that I'll be the best parent I can be to Tristan. I can't wait to meet this baby boy that has been growing inside of me for the last 8 months. =)