Catching up!

I know I have been bad about updating the last few weeks, Reid had finals, we celebrated my birthday, then we traveled for Christmas and not to mention two snow storms.  So December passed us by very quickly!  As far as Cooper goes he is doing great.  We had an appointment December 22 and everything went well.  I was very concerned about the last appointment because I was measuring 6 weeks ahead.  In this practice you see three different midwives and so this time I saw a different lady and she assured us that everything looks great.  I was still measuring ahead but only by 3 weeks.  She said that they always give a 3 week window both negative and positive so I am within that window.  She found Cooper is head up and said that this can attribute to the measurement and once he flips I should measure just about normal.  She said she is not concerned about him still being head up, she said if by 36 weeks he has not flip we will discuss other options.  My blood pressure and urine were great and she is very pleased with my weight gain.  She said we have a very active boy who likes to move from any type of disturbance in my belly.  He continually moves from the doppler when they try to find his heart rate...little stinker! 

How far along?:  31 weeks 4 days

Total weight gain: +7

Stretch marks?: No new ones just the ones I have carried on my body for years.

Sleep?: My hips are really hurting now so sleep comes and goes.  I can sometimes go for 2 or 3 hours but it is rare.  Here recently Cooper has woken me up by playing kickball on my body, which I really don't mind! 

Best moment this week?: We were able to get the crib and changing table built and after our baby shower this weekend will be putting the room together. 


Food cravings?: I can officially say I have had a craving...GRAPEFRUIT!!!  I love it and can't get enough of it!  Although I have had to slow down the last few days because my tongue is killing me from all the acid.


Labor signs?: Over the last week when I go walking or vacuum I have some braxton hicks contractions but once I stop the activity they go away.

Belly button in or out?: It is completely in


What I miss: Again being able to do things on my feet.  Reid was very sweet and bought me a pair of slip on ropers for Christmas and it has helped because it has much more cushion but it is still hard to go shopping for long periods. 

What I'm looking forward to: Our baby shower is Saturday in Albuquerque.  I am looking forward to seeing friends and family and celebrating Cooper! 



We have our next appointment on Friday and really hoping we can get a glimpse of our little guy on an ultrasound!  We registered for our Childbirth class which will be February 11.  Seems like time is flying by and we are very excited to meet our little guy!

Okay here are some pictures:

29 Weeks

30 Weeks

31 Weeks



Here are a few pictures from our most recent snow storm on December 23.  Our house got about 8 inches of snow when it was all said and done...let me remind you we live in southern New Mexico where they don't know how to handle a snow storm! 

Here is a picture of our crib and changing table put together.  After the baby shower this weekend we will finish putting the room together and will take a picture of the entire room!

Lastly, here is our picture we took on Christmas Day!  We were very happy to be able to spend the holiday with my family.  We spent the day eating, opening gifts, watching football and playing card games.  To highlight a few gifts: Reid got a meat grinder, a watch, and a coat.  I got a charmed memories bracelet, slippers, and a new pair of shoes.  Cooper got a new outfit and bath robe, an ornament and money.  The money will be buying him his cloth diapers...yes we are choosing to do cloth diapers!    This is the website we are ordering from:  http://www.alvababy.com/index.php&zenid=28c67s6m5auovrf6arrh6mecp1

Well, I wish you all a very Happy New Year!  We look forward to our little guy making his arrival!