34 Weeks Pregnant

I am 34 weeks pregnant today!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along: 34 weeks
Size of the baby: Baby Hardy is the size of a cantaloupe.
Total Weight Gain: 21 pounds
Maternity Clothes: I am wearing all maternity pants and tops.
Gender: It's a boy-Parker Von Hardy.
Movement: I am definitely feeling the baby move a lot now. He moves all day and all night. He also moves anytime he feels someone touch my belly.
Sleep: I am starting to have a hard time getting a good night of sleep. Between having to go to the restroom all night long and Parker moving like crazy, it is getting very hard!
Symptoms: I am still in the nesting phase and have been working like crazy. On the negative side, it is still hard to walk and I am still having lots of pain at night. It feels as if all my insides are going to fall out.
What I Miss: Getting a good night's sleep and not having lots of pain.

33 Weeks Pregnant

I am 33 weeks pregnant today!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along: 33 weeks
Size of the baby: Baby Hardy is the size of a pineapple.
Total Weight Gain: 21 pounds
Maternity Clothes: I am wearing all maternity pants and tops.
Gender: It's a boy-Parker Von Hardy.
Movement: I am definitely feeling the baby move a lot now. He moves all day and all night. I am beginning to think he is going to be a very active little boy.
Sleep: I am starting to have a hard time getting a good night of sleep. Between having to go to the restroom all night long and Parker moving like crazy, it is getting very hard!
Symptoms: At the moment I have a ton of energy and am trying to get everything done for Parker's arrival. I am definitely in the nesting stage. However, I am still waddling and starting to have lots of pain at night.
What I Miss: Being able to walk normally, get a good night's sleep, and have a night of no pain.

After watching me do my weekly belly shots, Collin decided he wanted in on the action. Such a cutie!

Storybook Lane Parade

Today Collin took part in his first parade! His preschool invited all of the parents in for their "Stroll Down Storybook Lane" parade. Each class chose their favorite book and had the children dress up as a character from the book. Collin's class choose The Little Mouse, The Ripe Red Stawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood. Each child in his class dressed up like the mouse from the story and carried a strawberry they painted. It was adorable! Check out the pictures of Collin and the video below.

32 Weeks Pregnant

I am 32 weeks pregnant today!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along: 32 weeks
Size of the baby: Baby Hardy is the size of a sack of potatoes.
Total Weight Gain: 20 pounds
Maternity Clothes: I am wearing all maternity pants and tops.
Gender: It's a boy-Parker Von Hardy.
Movement: I am definitely feeling the baby move a lot now. He moves all day and all night. He also moves anytime he feels someone touch my belly.
Sleep: I am starting to have a hard time getting a good night of sleep. Between having to go to the restroom all night long and Parker moving like crazy, it is getting very hard!
Symptoms: At the moment I have a ton of energy and am trying to get everything done for Parker's arrival. On the negative side, it is getting a little hard to walk by the end of the day and I am starting to waddle a lot.
What I Miss: Being able to walk normally, not waddle, and get a good night's sleep.

Parker's 2nd Baby Shower

Today I had another baby shower for Parker. My closest girlfriends planned a small get-together and baby shower at Macaroni Grill to celebrate his upcoming arrival. They were so generous giving him tons of diapers, wipes, and baby necessities that they all know we will be needing. They also had an adorable monogrammed cake for him. I love seeing his name and initials as it makes it that much more real that he is about to join us. I am so thankful and blessed to have each and every one of these girls in my life and cannot wait for them to meet Parker soon!

31 Weeks Pregnant

I am 31 weeks pregnant today!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along: 31 weeks
Size of the baby: Baby Hardy is the size of four navel oranges.
Total Weight Gain: 20 pounds
Maternity Clothes: I am wearing mostly maternity pants and tops.
Gender: It's a boy-Parker Von Hardy.
Movement: I am definitely feeling the baby move a lot now. He moves all day and all night. He also moves anytime he feels someone touch my belly.
Sleep: I am starting to have a hard time getting a good night of sleep. Between having to go to the restroom all night long and Parker moving like crazy, it is getting somewhat hard!
Symptoms: I go through phases of having lots of energy and then getting really tired. I am also starting to have heartburn for the first time this pregnancy, and waddle when I walk.
What I Miss: Being able to walk normally, not waddle! Ha!
What I Crave: Any kind of sweets!

Parker's Family Baby Shower

Today we had our first baby shower for Parker. Patrick's mom, Henrietta, and my dad's wife, Robin, planned a wonderful family shower for him. Despite the snow and ice that invaded Atlanta the entire week, we had a pretty good turnout. All of Parker's grandparents, aunts, and uncles came, as well as my Aunt Donna and her granddaughter Mary Katherine who drove up from south Georgia. We had a wonderful time visiting with family and Parker received some wonderful gifts including a new monitor, tons of gift cards, diapers, a "Swaddle Me", several rattles and toys, a matching monogrammed onesie and burp cloth, and an adorable onesie for him to wear this summer. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful family and cannot wait to introduce Parker to all of them!