Pregnancy Overall....

Having felt pregnant for over a year and a half with the past two miscarriages the time has gone by faster then expected. Its hard to even imagine what it was going to be like growing a little baby. I was pretty lucky to not have any morning sickness. There would be days I would walk by my mirror and out of the corner of my eye catch a big bump around the stomach area. "What the!" "OH YEAH.... I'm pregnant!" Very lucky in that area but took some adjusting to being pregnant and not having the feeling of it... Until later...
B and I found out we were having a boy in July. After the ultrasound the Dr. wanted to send me to a specialist to have a better look at the babies heart. I was sent to Anchorage where an extensive ultrasound was done checking out every angle of this little baby. In Ketchikan they found a bright spot on the baby's heart that concerned them. After lots of review in Anchorage I was told this is something so common in the early stages of pregnancy to not worry. And yes I made sure they checked to see if he was still a boy :) It was a great trip overall. I got to hang out with my sister and brother-in-law AND was there when they told the news to our parents they were expecting a baby in March!!!! I am so excited for both of our growing families!
The first time I felt him move we were 19weeks along. It took a few more weeks before B could feel him and ever since its been no-stop movement. All my OB test that were done came back great and the baby grew on schedule always with a strong heart beat. We couldn't be more happier.
Around 7.5 months OVER NIGHT "boom" hello stretch marks. That marked a moment for me that this was it... I was going to be a mom. My weight gain was slow and steady with little help from me so I am thankful for that :) With about 2 months left to go my pelvis started to hurt. Not just a little but there would be nights I couldn't even roll over without grinding my teeth off. I would say this is the most painful, uncomfortable thing throughout this pregnancy so far. I cant wait to say goodbye to that!
We are at week 39 just waiting for our little son to arrive. I am more tired and a little stuffy. People ask me if I have been nesting, let me just say I "nest" 365 days a year! haha.
Its starting to snow and all the Christmas decorations are up I even have my Christmas shopping done. The hospital bags are pack and the family is coming to town. I would say this is going to be one loved baby.
Overall did I like being pregnant?.... Lets just say its going to be worth it maybe one more time :)

I feel like I went into hibernation early this year...
Since September B and I have got the Nursery all done just waiting for baby Brissette to join our family.

 I had a great 29th Birthday with the first snow flurry's two days before. B and I went for a walk with Zoe to enjoy it but it didnt last long as the cold got to us fast.

B acting like a deer.... lol

 

32 Weeks

I heed and hawed about doing a belly cast and finally decided it would be a great memory. I had my Mom and McKinsee help out and it was worth it. Time with friends and family are sometimes greater then the project itself. Once the cast was dried I had another friend who painted her belly cast put her talents to work on mine. I LOVE IT!!!! After seeing the final project I will defiantly consider doing is again with another pregnancy.... Down the road a bit :)

Sarah Harney took the ideas from my baby shower invitation and some fabric I have that will become a baby blanket. I truly love this so much!

Taking some Birthing Classes was a reality check that things are moving and moving fast. We learned how to swaddle, breast feeding, were babies come from.... (haha I think we got the idea!) Braxton Hicks contractions have been in full practice but the last few weeks have really beefed up. This baby is a mover. People say they slow down went they get bigger and run out of room in there but when I have to hold my breath waiting for him to stop moving I doubt he got the memo. Feeling little hand and feet brush up against my belly is something I will miss.

What a sport Zoe!!! B practicing the swaddle! :)

Halloween was a weekday so I got to wear a hand-me-down that was perfect! There is a baby skeleton under the ribcage. So fun! Who do I get to pass this on to next year?

The Baby Shower was Nov. 3rd. Surrounded by loved ones it was a great time. This Boy is definitely love and spoiled already! I am grateful to have loving support around us. I can say he will never go naked, his closet is packed and diaper wipes should last for a few months! Gota love the wipes!

~36weeks~

28 Weeks

Nursery is coming together

Finding baby boy bedding is not only pricy but um lets just say I don't want to go with a theme quite yet so the Lion King set wouldn't go with my gray/blue ideas... I found lots of stuff on Etsy that I am going to recreate and same some money by making it myself. Here is the fabric I got for making the crib skirt and blankets.

These are so cute and are going on the walls, (not making these :)

Making this for above crib area,

And had to buy this for my new bag/diaper bag :)

B has been busy working on the room painting and making a shelf that looks amazing. We are hoping this weekend to put up the crib and start decorating! Pictures coming soon. I went to Anchorage last weekend to get an in depth ultrasound of the baby's heart. Everything looked great and no worries on our end.

I got to spend four days with my sister and her husband which was much needed. We got to visit the Alaska State Fair and do some baby shopping. (how addicting!) The best part of my trip was to see her ultrasound pictures of my future Nephew/Niece!!!!!! Yup she is pregnant!! We are exactly 12 weeks apart!!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!


We are 27 Weeks Pregnant :)

23 Weeks

17 weeks along is when I first started to feel the baby move. I have to say this is the first moment I felt pregnant. By 19.5 weeks B could feel the baby move and its been non-stop moving since! July 20 we had our big ultrasound at 20weeks along. I was so nervous and excited both at the same time. Is the baby healthy? What are we having? This is such a reality check! Laying there watching the images because clear we saw our baby healthy and moving. The heart was strong and the profile is so precious. Watching and waiting to find out what this little baby's gender is was so beautiful. Then we heard the words.... Your having a BOY! B was so excited he shouted YES and clapped his hands! It was so cute it startled me. He is so quite but made it loud and clear he was over joyed with our baby being a boy :) The whole pregnancy before we found out I felt it was a boy so I was thrilled right along with him.

 

The weekend after we found out we were having a boy we planned a trip to Seattle to go baby shopping and visit friends and family. Needless to say baby shopping is SO overwhelming! I had to take a few extra breaths. We got so much done in three days I felt like I had just ran a marathon but did it standing on one spot.

Thanks Doug & McKinsee for our babys first bed!!

Here is the back of the truck when we got home!