Week 31/32

*Week 31/32 Pregnancy Highlights- April 9th through the 23rd 

How Far Along: 31-32 Weeks 

Size of Baby: a pineapple & squash

Appointment Updates: I had an appointment today, the 21st, and baby is doing great! I am measuring right on scheduling and the heartbeat is a 140. I tried not jumping to conclusions that it could be a boy as the doctor reminded me of those silly wives tales. I am continuing to gain weight which I suppose is a good thing but not something I enjoy. Friends keep telling me I am all baby but I am not so good at believing that.

Symptoms: Right when I thought my bladder issue was getting better it gave me problems last weekend. I couldn't move Hayden from reading on the couch to his bed without a major issue. I was still uneasy about what occurred that I got in contact with my doctor on Saturday who made me feel better. To make me feel completely at ease I did have another ultrasound on Monday to check all of my water levels which were perfect.  

Cravings: I am still loving sweets! Josh is starting to go nuts with all of the desserts I keep making as we can't eat them fast enough to keep them fresh. A few of my favorites is Oostburg Bakery's double stuffed coffee cake and Reese Peanut Butter Eggs.

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Things have been busy like crazy. Last weekend Kelsey and I took Hayden to Blue Harbor for the first time. He loved going down the little kid slide and kept asking for "more, more." Kelsey and I loved our time together but especially loved seeing Hayden smile from ear to ear. Our Spring Tax Season ended on Tuesday so we have been able to enjoy lots of family time: dinner, after dinner walks, and story time before bed. I had a half day on Friday so we were able to head down to Illinois before dinner time. I think I was a little more excited than Hayden about all of the Easter traditions: seeing the Easter Bunny, coloring eggs, hunting for the eggs, etc. Hayden clapped and danced while in line for the bunny but freaked out when I tried to put him next to him. We greatly enjoyed all of the special time we had with both sides of the family.

Prayers/Blessings: Grandma TeBeest accepted our offer and we got our financing all set so we are closing on Wednesday, May 14th. Currently we have more interest in people wanting to rent our house than buy so please say a special prayer that we might get some interest soon. Kelsey set her date to leave for her missionary work in Spain on May 8th. May we all enjoy the remaining time we have with her instead of dreading our good-bye.

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Week 29

*Week 29 Pregnancy Highlights- March 26th

How Far Along: 29 Weeks 

Size of Baby: acorn squash

Appointment Updates: On Monday the 24th we had our 28 week appointment. We got to see the baby again as the doctor wanted to check my placenta. Everything looks perfect so there is no need to worry. The baby was very active so we got a few more pictures. I think it has Mommy's tiny lips again. I know start having appointments every two weeks.  Boy, time is flying fast.

Symptoms: I have been feeling very well lately. Baby is moving so much which is something that I love! It is now just starting to get slightly uncomfortable while sleeping and after long days but definitely manageable. I am also beginning to feel quite full after meals which will hopefully help with my crazy weight gains.

Cravings: Sweets are definitely my favorite, specifically chocolate! My awesome friend Jodi picked up my favorite banana cupcakes from a bakery in Valparaiso, Indiana this past weekend.

Weekly/Monthly News:  
Last week was my much needed spring break. Josh and I spent the first weekend in St. Louis celebrating the marriage of Jake and Holly. It was so nice to spend some time with Josh as we haven't gotten much time together because of busy season. Hayden and I then spent a few days at Grandma and Papa's house. It is so fun seeing Hayden interact with his Grandparents and Great Grandparents. He especially loves getting to see and hear the choo choo train there. Mom and I took Hayden to the Round Lake Park District Children's Museum where he had a ton of fun shopping, cooking, fishing, and putting away mail.  We spent the end of the week with all the TeBeests. Hayden's cousins love on him and he, of course, loves the attention. Hayden loves dancing to the song "Happy" and loved it when everyone danced with him. It was especially nice to have everyone together before Auntie Kelsey leaves for Spain.

Prayers/Blessings: We are feeling extremely blessed as Grandma T closes on her new house on May 16th and gave us an accepted offer to her house. Over break Josh and I finalized our long list of construction plans for our new house. Our goal the next few days is to work with the bank on our finances. Our biggest prayer request is for our house to sell quickly so we hopefully will not need to have two mortgages. Prayers for everyone involved in the move as their are a lot of emotions stirring in leaving the past and starting new.    

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