34 Weeks!

How far along?: 34 weeks down- 6 weeks left!!!!!!

Yes, I'm aware my "Thomas" in the background is crooked!

How big is baby?: the size of a honeydew melon!



Your baby is clocking in at five pounds and could be as tall as 20 inches by now, and the vernix (the white coating protecting your baby’s skin) is getting thicker. She now urinates about one pint per day. Get the diapers ready!




Weight gain?: I have gained 23 pounds total



Stretch marks?: Unfortunately I have developed a few :(



Maternity clothes?: Mostly dresses these days with the weather being extremely hot!



Sleep?: Not sleeping at all! We have created a no phone calls before 9:00am because for some reason I fall into a deep sleep between 6 and 9. I do try to nap when I can during the day.


Best moment this week?: Feeling baby girl's little feet pushing and watching her move. We are getting so excited about her arrival!


Food cravings?: ICE! I can't get enough, mainly sno-cone ice but sonic ice is super delicious! I told the Dr. about this craving and it turns out that it meant my Iron was low so I'm on Iron pills now. Still craving it whenever I'm outside for a few minutes but I think it's mainly the heat.





Gender?: Baby GIRL!!!! Hadley Kate Thomas



Movement?: I have been feeling less kicks and more rolls and jabs these days. A few nights ago we were laying in the bed and of course that's when Hadley girl gets most active, anyway I felt a serious little footsie sticking out and told Hubby "OMG, you have to feel this!" Well the little stinker stopped moving and Hubs just kept talking and in the middle of his sentence stopped and said "WOW, that's weird!"




Labor signs?: No real labor contractions but lots of painful fake ones. Thankfully resting and a warm bath help make them go away.



What I'm looking forward to?: I am finally close to getting her nursery finished and have so much fun playing in her room. I am thrilled to meet my sweet little girl and see her with her Daddy!

Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had, and dealing with fears you didn't know existed. ~Linda Wooten

"A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside... when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone."


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Baby Shower #1

This past Saturday we gathered with friends and family in Minden to celebrate sweet Hadley Kate's upcoming arrival!


Diapers for Hadley Kate!



The Sisters

Hadley's precious diaper cake made by cousin Lorrie!



My sisters, me & Hadley and my mom!



A few of Hadley's goodies!

Me and the sisters!

I have to tell you that as soon as the Baby Shower talk started I insisted on not having one because this time last year (exactly) all of our friends and family were buying wedding gifts for us! We really are truly blessed to have such sweet people in our lives to be so kind to us. We had a great time and Hadley will be such a well dressed girl!

32 Weeks!

How far along?: 32 weeks down- 8 weeks left!!!!!!

How big is baby?: the size of a squash!

She's starting to get ready for her big debut, tipping the scales at almost four pounds and topping out at just about 19 inches. In these past few weeks, it's all about practice, practice, practice as she hones the skills she'll need to thrive outside the womb — from swallowing and breathing to kicking and sucking. And speaking of sucking, your little one has been able to suck her thumb for a while now. Something else to note: As more and more fat accumulates under your baby's skin, she's becoming less transparent and more opaque.



Weight gain?: I have gained 20 pounds total

Stretch marks?: Unfortunately I have developed a few :(

Maternity clothes?: Mostly dresses these days with the weather being extremely hot!

Sleep?: Still not sleeping well but I have created a little wall of pillows around me every night and it seems to be helping

Best moment this week?:  Hubby is getting more excited about Hadley Kate's arrival and it's making me more excited! We love laying on the couch and watching her move! We also had an amazing shower this past weekend! There will be a post on that soon!

Food cravings?: ICE! I can't get enough, I think it's the heat but I just love it.


Gender?: Baby GIRL!!!! Hadley Kate Thomas

Movement?: That girl has been jumping and jiving in my belly non-stop! I feel movement most of the day and all throughout the night. She is one busy girl in there!


Labor signs?: Only braxton hicks!

What I'm looking forward to?: I am getting more and more anxious about her arrival! I can't wait to see our little girl!

31 Weeks!

How far along?: 31 weeks down- 9 weeks left!!!!!!

How big is baby?: the size of a squash!
Weighing in at three-plus pounds and measuring 18 inches long, your baby is quickly approaching her birth length — though she's got to pack on another three to five pounds before D-day. She's now processing information, tracking light, and perceiving signals from all five senses.

Weight gain?: I have gained 20 pounds total


Stretch marks?: Still no stretch marks


Maternity clothes?: Mostly maternity clothes and lots of dresses!


Sleep?: Still not sleeping, I can't ever get comfortable. I keep rolling on my back and apparently that's a big no-no so I wake up all night moving back to my side.


Best moment this week?:  The painting got started in Hadley's room and my mom is coming this weekend to help set everything up! We also had our hospital tour Tuesday night and it made everything seem so real!!!


Food cravings?: Sno-cones are still a favorite but I like them with very little juice, veggies and fruits are also some favorites right now!


Gender?: Baby GIRL!!!! Hadley Kate Thomas


Movement?: If Hadley's movement now is any indication of her attitude when she gets here, she's going to be a sassy little handful! I think she has finally turned and I feel little feet in my ribs! Thankfully it's only sweet kicks and brushes and aren't painful!

Labor signs?: Only braxton hicks!


What I'm looking forward to?: Baby Shower this weekend and finishing the nursery!!!!

How far along?: 29 weeks down- 11 weeks left!!!!!!



How big is baby?: the size of a squash!


This week, your baby weighs almost 2.5 pounds and is about 15 1/2 inches long. Baby's energy is surging, thanks to white fat depositing beneath her skin. And since she's growing so fast (weight will triple by birth), things are getting kind of cramped in the womb. What all this means for you: Get ready for some more kicks and jabs to the ribs.


Weight gain?: I had gained 2 pounds at my last visit for a total of 17 pounds

Stretch marks?: Still no stretch marks


Maternity clothes?: Mostly maternity clothes and lots of dresses!


Sleep?: Still not sleeping, Hadey likes to move the most at night and I can't ever get comfortable.


Best moment this week?: Hadley's crib and bedding have been ordered so I am waiting on them to come in to find a paint color for her room!!! I am so excited to start decorating and getting her things in order!


Food cravings?: Ice! Althought it's not a food I love chewing on ice, icees and sno-cones are still favorites


Gender?: Baby GIRL!!!! Hadley Kate Thomas


Movement?: This girl is strong! There are times when she takes my breath away with some of her kicks! She is really active at bedtime and wakes me up in the morning.


Labor signs?: Braxton Hicks Contractions have started and are only midly uncomfortable when I'm trying to move around. Other than that no labor signs!


What I'm looking forward to?:  Baby Shower coming up next weekend! I'm so excited to see Hubby's side of the family and catch up with everyone!