A new blog!

I decided it was time to create a new family blog now since Sophia is finally here...and over a month old! I promise to keep this one much more up to date and filled with lots of photos -- I have lots to upload!

You can find the new blog by going to: http://thebegleyblog.blogspot.com/

39 weeks :: Sophia is the size of a watermelon, that's scary!

Your baby's waiting to greet the world! He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) The outer layers of his skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.

How far along?: 39 weeks and feeling it!
How big is baby?: Probably over 7 pounds now
Maternity clothes?: I hate getting dressed everyday, I feel like a cow! Most of my tops don't even cover my belly.
Stretch marks?: I got my first little stretchie at 37 weeks, nothing you can do!

Sleep?: I'm very thankful that my sleep has pretty much not been effected with my pregnancy!

Best moment this week?: We finally installed the car seat...I love seeing it in my car :)
Movement?: Lot's of tossing and turning, I miss the big kicks I used to get all of the time.
Food cravings?: Oreo's & milk and Chex cereal with sugar...this is seriously about all I've ate lately.
Labor signs?: I did wake up a bit crampy this morning but still no signs of her coming.
Belly button in or out?: Still in!
What I miss: Same as last week...NOT being pregnant anymore!
What I'm looking forward to: My doctor's appointment on Friday to see where I'm at...I'm secretly hoping that I don't make it until Friday :)

My eyes grew about 10 times when I opened my e-mail this morning to find that Sophia is now the size of a small watermelon. That's scary! It's really not so shocking because I am definitely feeling it. My back has been absolutely throbbing this week and little things like bending over to pick something up are quite the task at this point. My belly bumps into everything! I can't even wash dishes anymore because my belly hits the counter and my arms aren't long enough to reach...I'm sure that's a sight to see! My toe nails need painted and I think I'm going to have to recruit Jordan to do them for me...or maybe I should just go get a pedicure :)

We also got back our maternity pictures from the wonderful Morgan Crane Photography...and we love them! I wasn't sure if we were even going to have any done but we were going to be in Chicago back in June to shoot a wedding reception and Morgan insisted on it :) SO glad that we did! I love them all but here are just a few of our favorites:

Decisions, decisions...

Well, I just got back from my weekly doctor's appointment and my OB said that he can check me at my next appointment (which is next Friday) and that if I'm ready to throw in the towel we can schedule an induction for the following Tuesday, the 18th. This would put me at 40 weeks, 1 day. This is VERY appealing!

While induction is definitely not ideal, knowing that I can have this baby on the 18th is starting to sound better and better...especially with my back killing me like it has been. It's a big decision and something that Jordan and I really need to discuss. We'll probably change our minds a million times.

Hopefully I won't have to worry about making this decision and Sophia will come on her own before then! Throw some labor dust my way!

38 weeks :: Sophia is the size of Leek...whatever that is!

Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If she's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If she's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time she's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after she's born, but they usually won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)

How far along?: 38 weeks, getting there!
How big is baby?: Over 6 pounds now...and I'm feeling it!
Maternity clothes?: Nothing fits. I wear the same things all of the time!
Stretch marks?: I got one little guy at 37 weeks, not pleased but what can you do!
Sleep?: Sleep is still good, I've been lucky!
Best moment this week?: Finishing the bathroom! It turned out so good...all it needs are a few more little decorative touches.
Movement?: She beats the crap out of me -- She actually woke me out of my sleep at 7:30 AM on Sunday because she was kicking so hard! I think she wants out :)
Food cravings?: Still loving chocolate ice cream with Reese Cups & caramel
Labor signs?: Random contractions but still no signs that Sophia is coming any time soon :(
Belly button in or out?: Still in!
What I miss: I'm officially over being pregnant...ready to meet her now!
What I'm looking forward to: Meeting Sophia...hopefully sooner than later!


Ladies & gentleman, the bathroom is finished! Thank God Jordan's dad was able to help us out with a lot of it, we definitely couldn't have done it without him. It turned out very nice, well worth the 3 weeks it took to complete!

I'm over being pregnant. I want her out...yesterday. I am officially waddling at this point, my back hurts, nothing fits, my feet are swollen, my ankles have disappeared, I get gallbladder attcks frequently, I got my first stretch mark and to top it all off I'm cranky. Poor Jordan gets to deal with all of that! Some women say pregnancy makes them very emotional and cry...I, on the other hand, want to punch people and am mean! I know that I snap at Jordan but I honestly can't help it...it just comes out! I think he sometimes wonders where his wife has gone :)

37 weeks - I'm "full term"!

Congratulations — your baby is full term! This means that if your baby arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away.Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz.

How far along?: 37 weeks - full term!
How big is baby?: 6 pounds now!
Maternity clothes?: I love wearing dresses and sandals/flip-flops now, so much more comfortable! When I'm not wearing that, it's definitely yoga pants and a tank!
Stretch marks?: I made it 37 weeks without ANY and I finally got a little tiny one that is probably a 1/2 inch long just under my belly button. I can handle this tiny little guy, no more allowed though!
Sleep?: Just fine, except that I am so HOT. We keep the ceiling fan and a standing fan running with no covers/blankets and I still sweat.
Best moment this week?: Made some progress on the bathroom and spending time with friends & family all weekend! OH...and I'm excited that I made it full-term :)
Movement?: It slowed down for a day or so, scared me a bit...but she's back to beating me up again!
Food cravings?: Chocolate ice cream with Reese Cups and caramel...ate it probably 3 times this week! I had to give up my McDonald's double cheese burger & fry cravings because my gall bladder is acting up :(
Labor signs?: I get contractions all the time, but nothing timeable or too painful. I've also been getting random nausea, no fun.
Belly button in or out?: Still in!
What I miss: Eating whatever I want...stupid gallbladder had to ruin that for me. I snuck in some Marion's pizza on Sunday though :)
What I'm looking forward to: Getting our bathroom done! It'll be ready any day now!