29 weeks...

How far along? 29 weeks 4 days!

Baby's size: he is now the size of a butternut squash. He should weigh 2.5 lbs and be 15 inches long, according to thebump.com

Total weight gain/loss: 24 lbs as of today

Stretch marks? Nope. I've been very lucky, I'm just hoping I don't jinx myself.

Sleep? Sleep is totally out the window now. I'd rather sleep on my back because I have sharp pains when I sleep on my side but after while I can no longer breath.

Maternity clothes? I'm growing out of my pants like crazy. I feel like nothing looks good anymore.

Best moment this week: I went to the doctor today and his heartbeat was 140 and he is super active. We also got his crib today and my mom got us this super cute diaper bag :)

Worst moment this week: my feet have been horribly swollen and I got put on iron pills today. Also, it seems like everything I eat these days give me indigestion and I feel miserable

Cravings: sunflower seeds.

Symptoms: difficulty breathing, indigestion and swollen feet.

Miss Anything? Sleeping comfortably

Movement: he is so big now that his kicks have pretty much went away because all I can ever feel is him rolling and turning. It's getting kinda painful but I wouldn't trade it for anything but it helps me know he is safe :)

Anything making you queasy or sick? With indigestion pretty much everything does

Sex: BOY!!! Konnor Bryant :)

What is baby up to? His muscles and lungs are maturing and his head is growing to make room for his developing brain. He also needs me to drink all the calcium I can because his bones are still hardening. He is getting so big :)

Spoiling Konnor Bryant...

These are gifts that many sweet friends have given to us for Konnor. We greatly appreciate everything everyone has done for us. There is many more things we have gotten from people but these are just a few and I'll post more once I get to them in his closet.

Loving on Kayden...

I love the days I get to keep my nephew, I don't get to often because I have started working 6 days a week now but the days we spend together are always so fun. He loves all things Lightening McQueen and Tractors. He can point out tractors and say it now. He has a pair of John Deere cowboy boots that he just has to wear! He will walk up to you and say "boots" and try to put them on himself. He loves to poke at my belly button and laugh and he also will give every fist bumps. Everytime I start to leave to go home he will turn and tell everyone bye and run under my legs and will cry to let him go with me. I love my little buddy and I can't believe how big and handsome he is getting.

Growing Up...

Ask me how the past 7 months have been and I'll possibly tell you that it's been the best experience of my life. While no doubt that is true, it's also been a huge wake up call for me. In the past 7 months I have learned that I was going to become a mother, I have moved out of my parents' house, and I moved into a house of my own with my boyfriend so we could start our own family. I basically done a complete 360 from the careless teenager to the adult who wants to do nothing but provide the best for her unborn son. It's been a tough lesson but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am completely happy with how things are turning out. I won't lie, I wish I was married and older when I got pregnant BUT konnor was not and never will be a regret or mistake to me or our family. I am so in love with my son and he isn't even here yet. I am so blessed that God trusts me with this perfect blessing and I will fight to provide every possible thing for Konnor.
I love where I have ended up but I never imagined how difficult being an adult was. Me and Justin both have been working long hours to pay out bills, pay our house payment and buy the best stuff for Konnor. There is days where I come home from work with tears in my eyes because the 12 hour shifts while being 6 and a half months pregnant is tough but I remember the handsome blessing I am doing this for and it makes it all worth it. Thankfully, me and Justin both have Saturdays off so we can relax together and enjoy out time together. I couldn't be more thankful to have someone so supportive beside me my entire pregnancy.
Although growing up is tough, I am so glad I have wonderful supportive parents that pick me up when it all gets tough, a boyfriend that has been nothing but amazing thru it all and still never fails to make me smile and be do glad that I am experiencing this all with him and a beautiful baby boy kicking me from the inside to remind me that I love him and I know he loves his mommy too :)

26 weeks...

How far along? 26 weeks

Baby's size: the doctor confirmed that he weighs 1 lb 14 oz!! He is also the size of an eggplant, bless his little heart he is so cramped in mommy's belly. He has his foot by his ear lol

Total weight gain/loss: 18 lbs

Stretch marks? Just those on my legs! I lather myself in lotion 3 times a day!

Sleep? Ehhhh, I wake up at least 5 times a night to pee and get a little snack around 2 am. Then I wake up when he is awake because now his kicks are much stronger but I love it :)

Maternity clothes? I went and bought some maternity shirts this weekend because my regular shirts werent long enough to cover my belly anymore. I also started wearing leggings and it's so comfy!

Best moment this week: getting to see konnor on the sonogram, he has gotten do much bigger and I love getting to see him. He just melts my heart!

Worst Moment: finding out I am anemic.

Cravings: Pancakes and Brownies

Symptoms: difficulty breathing, Swollen feet, heartburn and backaches.

Miss Anything? Being able to bend. My belly just gets in the way lol

Movement: I have an active baby :) he is awake about every 4 hours for 30 minutes at a time.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Green Beans and burger king!

Sex: BOY!!!

What is baby up to? His eyes are no longer fused shut so he can finally see :) also he has hair growing this week!!!

Baby Boy Update...

I had my 25 week check-up today and it went great! If you've been pregnant before then you know that 24-26 weeks is when you take your sugar test. I was real nervous about it because I had to fast before the test and I already have sugar problems. The drink tasted pretty nasty but I kept it down and my results will be back in 3 days. I also had a sonogram done and he looks perfect!!!! He weighs 1 lb 14 oz and has his daddy's long legs and nose. He was very active during the sonogram and showed us all his moves. They even gave me a sneak peek of a 4d for him and seeing what he actually looks like made my heat melt!! I go for my complete 4d Feb. 21 I did however receive some not to amazing news. I am amenic and have been put on iron pills. The doctor said my iron is low enough that it would require a blood transfusion during labor if my pills didn't raise it so please pray that it gets higher! Overall Konnor is the most beautiful baby and I can't wait to meet him!!!

25 Weeks :)

How far along? 25 weeks

Baby's size: 13-14 inches long and 2 pounds. About the size of a rutabaga. Me and Justin measured 13 inches and stuck it up to my belly and it's crazy that something that long is in my belly and I know he will only get longer. His daddy is 6 foot 3 in so I know he is gonna be tall as well!

Total weight gain/loss: 17 lbs

Stretch marks? Just those on my legs! I lather myself in lotion 3 times a day!

Sleep? Ehhhh, I wake up at least 5 times a night to pee and get a little snack around 2 am. I've been having horrible back ache but my marvelous parents bought me a body pillow so that's been helping it some!!!!

Maternity clothes? Maternity pants are still too long for me but I've been wearing sweat pants or dresses because buttons on regular pants are killing me!

Best moment this week: konnor rolling around and kicking! I go to the doctor Thursday and I'm super excited to see my beautiful baby boy :) also I received my package from JC Penney of the clothes I ordered for him and his coming home outfit was included :) love it!!! Not sure why my iPhone post the pictures at the bottom but that outfit is the one he will come home in!!!

Worst Moment: I got to experience Braxton Hicks today. Thankfully they started right as my shift at work was ending so I just went down the road to my moms work. They hurt pretty bad and I'm still having them but they have lightened up some. But I just look at it this way... It's all for my Konnor

Cravings: Chocolate Milkshakes, Bananas and lots of them! I've been eating at least 3 a day

Symptoms: difficulty breathing, Braxton hicks contractions and backaches.

Miss Anything? My sunny side up eggs and raw chocolate chip cookie dough. Oh my yum yum!!!

Movement: I have an active baby :) he is awake about every 4 hours for 30 minutes at a time. Yesterday at church he was moving to the music! So neat how he can pick up noises and it was to my favorite hymn, I'll fly away. He is my baby boy :)

Anything making you queasy or sick? Green Beans and burger king!

Sex: BOY!!!

What is baby up to? He is getting ready to enter the birthing position by moving head first, unless he is breech like his mommy! If he was born now he would likely be able to survive in NICU. Also he is growing more hair!!!