30 Weeks

One more week gone and 10 more go to....:) As you can see this past week was an exciting one since we got to see our baby through a 3D/4D ultrasound, that was really cool. Third trimester is starting to slow me down. Good thing I'm home for the summer because I need a nap everyday to survive! I can't imagine how my first couple of weeks of school(work) will be like at 37 weeks pregnant when I return, yikes! Oh well I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. For now I'm having a very laxed summer, a little too relaxed for my taste but in 105 degree weather and huge, I can barely stand to go outside. Unless of course I had a swimming pool, I'd be in at every moment.

In nursery news, the floors finally arrived and were going to be installed until we read that you have to let them sit out for 96 hours to get accustomed to the room temperature, ugh! Well this weekend is out because we'll be in Conroe for 4th of July, maybe we'll get around to it some day, ha.

For now, I'm off to get a pedi and haircut since we have our maternity photo session tomorrow. I'm so excited about this, I can hardly wait!

How far along? 30 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: + 21
Maternity clothes? Most but not all
Stretch marks? None so far
Sleep: I've actually had pretty good sleep this past week, yay!
Best moment this week: 3D/4D Ultrasound
Movement: Very active little girl
Food cravings: Chocolate Frosty from Wendy's
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Its definitely coming!
What I miss: Having energy
Milestones: Maternity Photos

Our Bambina

We went to have a 3D/4D ultrasound yesterday and we got some great shots of our Bambina! The two grandmas and my sister Karina went. Let me just say that we have a little gymnast in the family:) She had her feet and toes all the way up by her head. At first we didn't think she was going to let us peek at her face, but after turning, tapping, and coughing she moved them slightly over.

She's definitely daddy's girl. She has his lips and defined chin line, what can I say she's beautiful in our eyes. They indicated that she is measuring right on time, so no huge baby like we thought-yay for mommy! Overall it was a great experience. My eyes filled up with tears as soon as I saw what's growing inside of me- I can't wait to meet her, hold her, and kiss her!
Here are a few shots-Enjoy!

Our Bambina!

Getting some ZZZ's

Smiling at the camera! This would've been perfect but the umbilical cord was covering her right eye.

Notice her foot right by her face!

29 Weeks

I've started my 29th week-so far so good. I'm still not getting any heartburn/indigestion which I'm very glad because that sounds horrible. I just hope it doesn't catch up with me towards the end. I am feeling huge these days, but I can't let that bother me too much because I still have 11 more weeks to grow! I've been feeling the baby kick more and have picked up on her schedule. Everyday I get woken up by her kicks at 6am on the dot. It's like she's ready to get fed or something, lol. Oh and Nunie started reading to the baby/belly every night. Sometimes I'm ready to go to sleep and he insists on reading to Gabriella. She tends to like her daddy's voice because she starts kicking in response-so cute.

Good news about the nursery furniture! Baby's 1st Furniture called and said all the furniture was in and ready to be picked up. That was quite a surprise since they had given us an 8-10 weeks estimated time for arrival, so that's great. We are however still waiting on the wood floors that haven't arrived, so the furniture will have to wait to be picked up until the floor is in and laid.

We are going to go get a 3D/4D ultrasound this Friday. I'll be sure to post the pictures ASAP! For now you can see how Gabriella (and mommy) are obviously growing.






I got Nunie a few surprises for Father's Day since he has like 2/3 until he is one. I included this bib that says "Daddy's Little Sweetie"

How far along? 29 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: + 19 1/2
Maternity clothes? Most but not all- I got a super cute non-maternity top at Old Navy this weekend. I just had to get a size medium.
Stretch marks? None so far
Sleep: It varies, sometimes I sleep great sometimes not at all. I had really bad hip pain on Saturday. I feel like a 90 year old woman:( However I'm not sure if I should blame that on pregnancy or my extracurricular activities, lol....probably a little of both!
Best moment this week: Father's Day
Movement: I get woken up everyday by her little kicks
Food cravings: none
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Its definitely coming!
What I miss: Not feeling huge!
Milestones: 3D/4D ultrasound on Friday...yiiiipee:)

June 17, 2005

Yesterday Nunie and I made 4 years of being married. We first got married on this date before he was returning to his duty station after his accident. Although it was only through the Justice of the Peace and not our "official" religious ceremony,we still like to acknowledge this day.

We spent a very nice and relaxing day out on the river. We took our niece, nephew, and my sister out on the boat and we were really careful to ensure my doctor's recommendations. I missed being out there so much! It was Gabriella's "first time" swimming in the river-she'll be out in the water with us in no time. It was a great day!

I will try to find the picture of us getting hitched-we were so young, aww!

28 Weeks/3rd Trimester Here I Come

28 Weeks, baby!! I'm officially in my third trimester, woohoo:) I know, I know, I say this all the time...but time is passing by so fast and we will be meeting our baby girl so soon. Just to think about it makes me anxious. Anyhow, its been a good week being at home on my first week of vacation. I've started on several projects that were on my to-do list for this summer and am continuing to finish them. I also intend to study for my GRE and take it this summer-notice that I said intend:) I'm pretty good at clearing out my pending goals, so we'll see.

Karina spent the night on Thursday and she came with us to register at Babiesrus. It was pretty fun, Nunie got a little too excited scanning all sorts of things that I had to come home and delete:P....but he's well aware of it. We went bowling on Friday with Jesse and Amanda and although I would get a little pressure in my belly...I still did pretty good and made sure not to overdo it!

This morning Karina and I started painting some DIY wood letters for Gabriella's room after having Nunie's yummy pancakes, eggs, and sausage patties. I will post pictures as soon as we're all finished.

I will start my kick counts this week, but that shouldn't be a problem because I've got an active little one! Oh and I passed my Gestational Diabetes test I took, yay:) Although I eat pretty healthy for the most part, I've heard that many women get it while pregnant. I'm thankful I passed!

How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: + 19 1/2
Maternity clothes? Most of my blouses I wear are maternity but I can still wear my size small t-shirts-no problem. All my pants are maternity although my jeans still fit with my bella band...but who wears pants in this hot weather!
Stretch marks? None so far
Sleep: My body pillow is my new best friend, sleep is better on some nights but that too bad.
Best moment this week: Passed my 1-hour gd test
Movement: I love seeing my little Gabriella moving all over my belly
Food cravings: pancakes (had some this morning)
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Still in but its coming
What I miss: Boating, sunbathing, vacationing, (cute)bathing suits
Milestones: Start kick counts and begin 3rd trimester

27 Weeks

I'm a little late on posting my 27 week post, today is actually 27.2 weeks. Nothing much to report on during my 26 weeks, other than it being the last day of school and I will not be returing until August-yay!
I did however have a doctor's appointment today and as always it went great. Gabriella is still measuring 4 weeks ahead, which I was hoping would have changed but as long as she's healthy I'm happy. I'm holding steady at 18 lbs total weight gain up to date. My gestational diabetes test also went well, but I won't get the results until later this week. All in all it was a good apointment!

Yesterday I receieved some wall art that I had ordered from Etsy (all the way from France)-they're adorable. Take a look.




How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: + 18
Maternity clothes? Yes most of it, I still use my bella band for jeans and work slacks
Stretch marks? None so far
Sleep: Its gotten a little better with my body pillow and walking every night
Best moment this week: Finished all the painting and crown moulding in her room
Movement: Lots and lots of movement, especially at night
Food cravings: Watermelon and bagels with cream cheese
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Still in but its coming
What I miss: Not feeling so heavy
Milestones: GD test

P.S. I have not forgottent to post pictures. I will be downloading them from my camera soon:P. I have belly and nursery progress pics....to come!

Bittersweet

Today is the last day of school, and although I'm very excited for my long summer break, its also a bittersweet day because this is the last day I will spend with my students, as my students.
As a teacher I've spent eight hours a day just about every day for nine months with them. Its only natural to grow an attchment with each one fo them for their own individual reason. Every year my class is "special" for different reasons. Last year it was my first year teaching and therefore, they held a special place in my heart. This year though, my students experienced my pregnancy with me and from the day they found out they have been so excited. Every time they see me eat they say the baby is hungry, they rub my belly,showered me with gifts, draw pictures of me with my growing belly and always chose to do their morning writings about me on Fridays-when it was free choice:)

Its such an awarding feeling to watch them bloom at the end of the year and to remember how young and ripe they came to me. Not knowing how to add or subtract, read or write, and now they know all of those things. My work has left a footprint in their lives as I've had the opportunity to be their teacher.

I will miss you.....
Love,
Mrs. Collazo

26 Weeks

I'm 26 weeks which also means that I'm in the single digits of days left before Gabirella gets here! That is so exciting:) We did a lot of progress again in the nursery this weekend. As you saw the posts below we ordered her nursery furniture and bedding. Nunie and Oscar started on the chair rail and crown moulding this weekend also. So as they were working I was shopping online.

I have my next appointment next week, where I'm also going to take the GD test-not looking forward to that. I'm curious to know if Gabriella is still measuring big or its leveled off.

This is the last week of school and I am so ready to be out on vacation. There are lots of little projects I need to get done around the house and also enjoy my much needed rest from the classroom:)

How far along? 26 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: + 18
Maternity clothes? Yes most of it, I still use my bella band for jeans and work slacks
Stretch marks? None so far
Sleep: Its gotten a little better with my body pillow and walking every night
Best moment this week: Bought her nursery furniture
Movement: Lots and lots of movement, especially at night
Food cravings: None, really
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In but much more noticeable
What I miss: Cute summer clothes
Milestones: Bought nursery furniture and bedding