35 Weeks

How far along?: 35 weeks down- 5weeks left!!!!!!

How big is baby?: a honeydew melon!

 Your baby is standing tall  this week at about 20 inches and continues her steady weight gain (she’s about 5.5 pounds). While she won't get much longer, she will continue to pack on the pounds — including large amounts of baby fat — right up 'til delivery day. Something else that's moving at a mind-boggling pace these day: fetal brain development! There’s a lot going on inside that tiny head, which is, by the way, still soft to allow an easier exit through the birth canal.

Weight gain?: I have gained 25 pounds total

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

Maternity clothes?: I've completely given up on trying to fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes! I'm now mostly in dresses these days with the weather being so extremely hot!

Sleep?: Sleep is getting more and more difficult. I'm having lots and lots of cramps during the night and rolling over is a challenge.

Best moment this week?: I had a great doctor's appointment this week and found out that Hadley is right on track and is in "position" I think that nesting has finally kicked in and I've been getting everything ready!

Food cravings?: Not significant cravings! Everything tastes great but my appetite has decreased I think mainly due to running out of room in my belly!

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

Movement?:  I'm feeling less and less kicks and more big movements and wiggles from sweet girl!

Labor signs?: Lots of cramps lately but warm baths help!

What I'm looking forward to?: At this point I'm just flat out giddy like a kid at Christmas waiting on her to get here! I absolutely can't wait to meet this sweet little girl!

Oh Pregnancy!

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!