29 Weeks

We  had a lot of fun last weekend. It was about 80 degrees here in sunny SD so we headed to the beach so Jesse could play beach volleyball. I'm getting really good at sun bathing and it felt great to bake in the sun, especially considering the frigid conditions our family was experiencing on the east coast.  Sometimes I think I miss the snow, but then the sun goes down and it becomes chilly enough for me to have to grab a jacket (just in case), and then I come to my senses :)

After a long day of watching Jesse play, I had earned a treat. So this happened: 

The gummy bears were surprisingly the best part. I added strawberries to make it a healthy snack :)

Derby enjoys fro-yo as well

I really wanted Jesse to make a bookshelf for Baby S. However, after a trip to Lowes and an extensive lesson on the cost of quality lumber, "we" decided it would be best to find something second-hand and make it our own. I'm an instant gratification kind of person but fortunately it only took me a day to find a bookshelf that I liked on Craigslist. 

I hated the finish on it but it's the perfect size (miniature compared to the one behind it) and according to Jesse I also managed to find a quality piece of furniture. Pretty good score for $15. 

Jesse sanded it down, added a new backing, and re-stained it to my liking. Beautiful!

29 weeks 

28 Weeks & A Visit To Yuma, AZ

Friday was the 28 week mark (yay!), but unfortunately I had a 7am appointment at the lab for my glucose screening. I had my first glucose screening at 27 weeks, but since I failed by a measly 3 points I had to go back a week later for the 3 hour long test. The lab was packed with active duty in uniform, so despite getting there at 7am, I wasn't actually seen until 7:45am. I couldn't help but think about how nice an extra 45 minutes of sleep would have been :-), especially since they made me fast and I was STARVING. Instead of getting a cup with a small sample of sugary goodness, they gave me the entire bottle.

Yum!

Four hours and four blood draws later(owie), I was finally out of there. 

I headed home to pack and grab Derby so we could head to Yuma. Jesse flew to Yuma on DET earlier that morning, so the plan was to meet him there and spend some time with Josh and Jen. Fortunately, both Josh and Jesse had off Friday night and all day Saturday, so we were able to explore the town, attend a street fair, and take the dogs for a walk.

Jesse has wanted one of these things since we moved to San Diego. I splurged and treated him ha.

Boarder Patrol made me stop on my drive home and Derby was NOT happy about it. I assume it's because I'm pregnant. I've been pulled over a lot driving back and forth to see Jesse on weekends, and she has always been really friendly to police officers (I think she's my 'get out of a speeding ticket' card). But ever since I got pregnant, she doesn't really let strangers come near me. When the boarder patrol officer came up to the car, Derby practically jumped through the driver window and smushed her body against me. She didn't really give me a chance to hand over my license, and I couldn't answer any of the officer's questions due to her big fat belly pressed against my face. He ended up telling me to just drive away. I guess he figured pregnant women don't smuggle drugs, and the Focus doesn't have much hiding room for immigrants. 

How far along? 28 Weeks

Weight gain: 24lbs. 

Baby is the size of: A rutabaga. Weighs around 2-2.5 pounds

What's new with baby: this week baby has started blinking, coughing, and dreaming.

Maternity clothes? Yes, but I'm starting to not like them so much. Everything I wear feels awkward and uncomfortable. 

Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty great these days!

Sleeping on: Left side, but sometimes I wake up on my back. 

Best moment this week: Visiting with friends in Arizona.

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach and sushi 

Movement: Kicking on opposite sides of my belly, at the same time. 

Food cravings: Milkshakes. Like as in I want one all the time.

Gender: I was thinking boy, now I think girl. Jesse says girl. 

Name selected?: Boy: Fletcher. Girl:Potentially Audrey 

Working out? Jog/walk after work and DR stretches 

Labor Signs: No.

Belly Button in or out? Flat

Wedding rings on or off? On

Health: Feeling good!

Looking forward to: Finishing Baby's room/Organizing 

27 Weeks

I had my 27 week appointment today. Everything is looking great and my midwife was able to confirm the reason why I was experiencing such a terrible burning pain in the upper right quadrant of my abdomen. Baby S's head has found a very comfortable spot underneath my ribcage and apparently doesn't plan on moving anytime soon.  She was nice enough to do an ultrasound (even though I wasn't scheduled for one) just to ease my worries a bit. Unfortunately the printed picture isn't very clear so I won't post it. It's just of Baby's face because she was afraid to look around too much for fear I'd see something I didn't want to see, thus ruining the birth day gender surprise. 

I also asked her about my diastasis recti, but she assured me it was normal and would probably heal on its own. Regardless, I've started doing some simple exercises and stretches to try to slow down the muscle separation. We'll see if it works but if not, oh well! 

Diastasis Recti ridge

Diastasis Recti

 27 weeks 

 The general consensus seems to be that I'm huge for 27 weeks, but I'm measuring right where I'm supposed to be. 
 
 How far along? 27 Weeks

Weight gain: 24lbs. 

Baby is the size of: A rutabaga. Weighs around 2-2.5 pounds

What's new with baby: this week he looks like a thinner version of what he will look like at birth. Immune system is continuously maturing. Regular sleep cycles are happening 

Maternity clothes? Um yeah. Fortunately I have a job that allows for a comfy wardrobe so it's jeans and long sleeve T's everyday. 

Sleep: I usually wake up a few times during the night, then after a few days of being tired I sleep like a baby. 

Sleeping on: Left side, but sometimes I wake up on my back. 

Best moment this week: Finding a bookshelf for Baby's room. Jesse is currently sanding it down. 

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach 

Movement: Lots of bladder kicks. 

Food cravings: No.

Gender: I was thinking boy, now I think girl. Jesse says girl. 

Name selected?: Boy:Fletcher. Girl:?

Working out? Jog/walk after work and DR stretches 

Labor Signs: No.

Belly Button in or out? Flat

Wedding rings on or off? On

Health: Feeling good!

Looking forward to: Finishing Baby's room

Baby Bump Recap

July 24th we found out we were expecting. Jesse kept saying "I think you're pregnant, I know we're pregnant" but I was having a difficult time believing it. He convinced me to take a pregnant test but it was negative. Then, about a week later, this happened:

 Still couldn't believe it!  The idea of becoming pregnant always seemed terrifying, but once it happened it just seemed like exactly how things were supposed to be. So we hugged and cried and had a very difficult time keeping our big secret. We were too excited! The first 10 weeks seemed like forever, but finally we got to see our little jelly bean. 

Baby S fist pumping at 12 weeks. 

20 week anatomy scan 

6 weeks. 

13 weeks. 

17 weeks. 

18 weeks. 

20 weeks

22 weeks. 

25 weeks.

I'm back! And married! And expecting!

It's been a very busy year for the Simmermon family! I'm embarrassed it's been almost a year since my last post. My resolution for 2014 is to do to a better job of keeping up with my posts. So to recap:

May 26th, 2013 

We got married! It was such a perfect day, we could not have asked for anything better.  We flew to Pennsylvania a few days before the wedding, just in time for boys day/bridal shower and a gorgeous rehearsal dinner in the woods. Having everyone you love and care about in the same place, at the same time, is both overwhelming and so special. In a nutshell, best day ever. 

Cousins

Simmermon cousins 

Philly bachelorette in March. 
 

 

 

 

 

Rehearsal dinner  

 
 

 
 

 

 
 
 

 Wedding day!