Kickoff 2 Baby Baker: May 2012

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

33 weeks...+ 2 days

How far along? 33 weeks + 2 days…running a little behind this week.

Baby Baker is the size of: A Durian Fruit (??) (17 inches long and 4.25lb)

Food I want in my belly: Anything cold…popsicles and sno cones!

Food I want nowhere near me: Nothing new…

Baby Prep to Do: I finally found the side table for the chair and a lamp so this week I am taking a break to relax with my sweet niece AnnaGrace who is flying up to see us.

Highlight of the week: Enjoyed lots of relaxation time this Memorial Day weekend.

Exercise regimen: Crossfit x 3…I noticed working out was much tougher this week as its getting pretty hot outside and my belly is really starting to get in the way. I promised myself I would continue going until the end so I am just taking it down another notch with less weight and lots of water and fan breaks.

Maternity Clothes: Mostly all maternity.

Baby Gender: A sweet baby girl

Pregnancy Symptoms: Pressure and pain in the pelvis area.

Item(s) I could not live without: Water…I have said this one before but drinking lots of it fixes almost every pregnancy problem. I cannot go anywhere without my water cup.

Anything else worth mentioning? Baby Whitley has been getting hiccups all week…such a strange feeling but I am glad I can feel them.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 weeks

Baby Baker is the size of: A pineapple (16.7 inches long and 3.75lb)

Food I want in my belly: Anything citrus flavored…bought some tangerine popsicles which are so good.

Food I want nowhere near me: Nothing new…

Baby Prep to Do: Organize...organize…organize

Highlight of the week: Brunch with friends while Tim surprised me with doing the grocery shopping.

Exercise regimen: Crossfit x 4 + extra walking

Maternity Clothes: Mostly all maternity.

Baby Gender: A sweet baby girl

Pregnancy Symptoms: Starting to have difficulties getting around as easily as before.

Item(s) I could not live without: My new maternity shorts…I was trying to avoid them but now that I have them I would like to wear them every day!

Anything else worth mentioning? Tim got to feel lots of moving and kicking around this week.

Monday, May 14, 2012

31 Weeks!

How far along? 31 weeks…7 MONTHS!!

Baby Baker is the size of: 4 navel oranges (16.25 inches long and 3.3lb)

Food I want in my belly: Chocolate covered strawberries…check out my 1^st Mommy-to-be gift from Tim..

Food I want nowhere near me: Nothing new…

Baby Prep to Do: RELAX a little and work on the nursery.

Highlight of the week: Celebrated my 1^st Mom-to-be Mother’s Day. We spent the weekend with family and also went to see my nieces dance recital. Also ate crawfish one day and spaghetti the next…so good!

Exercise regimen: Crossfit x 4 + extra walking

Maternity Clothes: Mostly all maternity.

Baby Gender: A sweet baby girl

Pregnancy Symptoms: According to my co-workers, relaxin hormone in my body that is meant to get you ready for labor is definitely making itself known and I have started to waddle a bit…ugh!

Item(s) I could not live without: My wonderful nieces…it is so much fun seeing the excitement they have for Baby Whitley’s arrival.

Anything else worth mentioning? This was our last planned weekend out of town until Baby Baker arrives. It was kind of surreal to think the next time we are in Orange, we will be traveling with a Monk AND a baby!!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Shower for Baby Whitley

This past weekend friends and family hosted a beautiful baby shower in honor of Baby Whitley. I had an amazing time and everything down to the last detail was perfect. The Craving Bar included all of my favorite sweet and spicy foods since becoming pregnant...and the best part...we had BLT sliders. Festivities included some fun trivia games, a headband station where guests were able to decorate a headband for Baby Baker and a raffle to win some fabulous prizes. And the gifts...let's just say this will be one stylish little girl. Last but not least, my niece Victoria put together a slideshow of all my blog posts tracking each week of pregnancy and had it playing on her iPad. Big thanks to all my wonderful hostesses and guests for making this such a special day!