Is there room in there?

So, I didn't post for week 29.
Mostly because I feel like week 30 is a better, what's the word/phrase, time mark?
I don't know exactly.
But anyways, I decided to post because I would like to remember this feeling. Hadley has been playing tag with me! I've gotten to push back on her when she pushes out my stomach. It's kind of been absolutely amazing. Also, I am pretty sure me being short torso'd is not helping with all of the chest, back, and hip pain... When I am sitting upright, something of hers goes into my ribs, pretty much a guarantee, every time I'm sitting. It's starting to make them sore as well. And worry me, am I not sufficient enough to hold my baby girl inside of me? She shouldn't be running out of room already right?!? My belly button hasn't even popped yet! I mean, yes, it's dangerously close, but still...
Okay, I'm done!
I aaammmm so excited, because I have a surprise for Ton' tomorrow. And then I'll post what it is for week 30. Hehe! I feel so mischievous. :D
Love you baby girl, Hadley!

<3

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Week 28

I am so excited about this week! I went maternity shopping! And have a funny story about my belly button! And baby girl is getting all big and apparently she is gonna be facing downwards. Yay!
So! On to week 28!! And pictures!!

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Week 28 

How big is the baby:  Baby Hadley is as big as a head of cauliflower! Roughly 16in and 2.5 pounds!! She is getting so big! Her kicks are getting stronger!

Weight Gain/Loss:  I will find out on thursday. I won't update that though. :P

Cravings:  I can't exactly say I have any cravings, but I have been eating more sugars than usual. If it's sweet, I'll eat.

Food Aversions:  Still just beef. I have been so lucky so far! 

People's Comments:  Well, "There is a baby in there!!" and "Omg, you are getting huge!" Nothing too crazy! (:

General Mood:  Happy. Happy. Happy. And maybe a little scared. But mostly happy!

Fears:  Stretch marks!! On my belly.

Things I was surprised by:  I think everyday I wake up to her kicking me, I am still just so surprised that I am building and carrying a little human that T and I made. 

Things I am most looking forward to:  My appointment on Thursday! I get to hear my little darlings heartbeat! 

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far:  Okay, so, see the "Innie/Outie" at the end. :P

Stretch Marks:  Just on my hips, top of the thighs. It's disappointing and embarrassing. But I will make sure to get rid of them, I'm sure I can make it happen. 

Maternity Clothes:  I bought some this past weekend! Ton' finally made me and I am super excited about it. I got a pair of jeans, a tank top and a nursing bra. But I have to say, trying on a pair of small pants and they were loose made me feel amazing. And I tried a pair of extra small shorts on the band didn't come above the belly so I didn't like them. But. EXTRA SMALL. Hehe. 

Showing:  Yes. Sometimes I feel a lot bigger than I am. It's a lot of extra weight, and my ankles and feet don't appreciate it. I've actually fallen and ALMOST fell because I am just not used to the extra weight and i've twisted my ankle several times. 

Movement:  Oh goodness yes. Our little gymnast! She loves my ribs!

Innie or Outie:  Okay, so last night, Ton' and I were laying in bed and I giggled at something and my belly button pushed out. Then I looked down, and I started laughing again and it kinda popped out again! And I made Ton' feel it when I laughed and he was like, "It's like an alien or something!" But, then I started laughing harder, which made it pop out more which made me laugh so hard I was squeaking. So then Ton' was making fun of me for squeaking which made me laugh even more. So basically I fell asleep laughing and holding my belly button. Best. Moment. Ever. :P 

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Week 27

Woohoo! Week 27!! Lets get down to it!

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Week 27

How big is the baby:  Hadley is as big as a cucumber! Over two pounds and roughly 15 inches long.

Weight Gain/Loss:  I have no idea. I can say my appetite has definitely gone up, and I feel heavier. :P

Cravings:  I haven't really had cravings except for hotdogs. I want some every like two weeks.

Food Aversions:  Still beef. Yucky. 

People's Comments:  Nothing lately. People do CLEARLY stare at my belly and then smile up at me. 

General Mood:  I was stressed, I have some upcoming events that are on my mind, stressing me out but overall, I am a happy camper. Life is good. (:

Fears:  Well, uhm, I am not sure. Everything and nothing. I feel like if I don't worry a little then I won't be prepared when something really does go wrong! But I am also trying to be as positive as possible. I know, it's a whirlwind of crazy.

Things I was surprised by:  How hard a little two pound human can kick me from the inside. This girl is a boxer! 

Things I am most looking forward to:  Hearing her little heartbeat at this months centering appointment! :D

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far:  Basically goes along with the things that I was surprised by, just how hard she can kick. Two pounds doesn't seem that big, but she is! 

Stretch Marks:  Still on my thighs. I have been putting lotion on everywhere. My belly still looks good! I hope it stays that way! But my hips have some too, now. Gr!

Maternity Clothes:  T offers to get some overtime we go out and I refuse. I don't know why, I just am not a shopper for myself. But I really should. Even my shorts with the tie on the button has started to dig into my belly. So, I guess it is time to invest in a pair of pants, shorts, and maybe a shirt. 

Showing:  Oh yes. Apparently I am "small for how far along" I am. But I feel like a whale. My hands are friggin swollen, if I am on my feet for more than an hour they look like I broke them. 

Movement:  Ohhhhh yeah. It isn't super regular, but my goodness when she does kick and move around she is just going at it! 

Innie or Outie:  So, my belly still cannot make up it's mind if its gonna stay an innie or be an outie. I actually love outies, belly buttons do go back though....right??

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So, that is for week 27, I cannot believe I am so far along! I mean I know I still have  ways to go, but my goodness it is going by so fast. And October can't be over fast enough, dumb Marine Corps... But anyway, this month is going to be spent with mostly my love. His 23rd birthday is on the 13th, and then he is getting ready for a LONG month of October. But, then, we will be so much closer to little Hadley being here! So, we love you baby girl! We can't wait to meet you!! 

<3

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Week 26

                  This post will not be like the others. Mostly because, I missed Tuesday, the day I was actually 26 weeks and I've just been so busy. You know those "days" that just aren't quite right. Something small happens and then that just makes the whole day seem terrible. Or something big happens, and that REALLY gets the day going? Well, I have just had the worst MONTH. Between hormones, and stress, and family issues, and stress, and being worried, and the car breaking down, and starting my online courses, I have not even had time to just SIT and be quiet and calm with my thoughts. Granted, when I pray, I do feel a calmness, and I can close my eyes and just listen to the nothingness. But then my mind is back at it again. I have one of those brains that like to daydream. A lot. My mind wanders and that can be a GREAT thing to my creative side, but lets be honest, NOT so great to the side that just wants to be stress free. I guess it's the moments when Hadley is kicking up in my ribs, or just kicking, that makes me smile the most. I still have to pinch myself and remind myself that I AM growing a little human in there. I can't wait to meet my daughter. I can't wait to watch her grow. I can't wait to kiss those adorable little toes, and one day have them in my lap as I paint them. I just can't wait to be the best mom I can possibly be to her. I am so nervous, and worried and crazed about being a real live MOM. But I can't wait. I already am just so in love with her. Momma is already just so in love with you baby girl! Only 14 more weeks! Can you believe it?!?! I can't. But it's happening! So fast! And I am so excited. I'm so glad I have the support of God, and my family to help me along this month. Because I have had some good days, and I owe it to my little yet amazing support group! Prayers to and from all!

<3

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Week 25

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Week 25

How big is the baby:  She is the size of a small cauliflower! About 9in and 1.7lbs.

Weight Gain/Loss:  I have gained about 7 pounds so far.

Cravings:  Food. All food.

Food Aversions:  Still beef. That stuff is so nasty! 

People's Comments:  The most common is "You are so small for being 6 months! There is no way!" And then "You really are glowing! That is real!?"-This one has actually been said to me twice by Tony's friends. It is both sweet and kinda weird. 

General Mood:  So happy! I've been pretty stressed out for a couple of weeks but it doesn't take away from the pure happiness I feel when I think of my little angel growing in my belly.

Fears:  That my baby won't be perfect. I would obviously still love her no matter what. But I'm selfish and I want her to be perfectly healthy!

Things I was surprised by:  How hard she has been able to kick me. Sometimes it really does hurt! And she isn't even as big as she is gonna get!!

Things I am most looking forward to:  Seeing her little feet. The more she kicks me, the more I can't wait to kiss her little toes. I'm obsessed! 

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far:  Just how big I can see her getting. I can feel the hardness in my stomach and it's just so awesome! 

Stretch Marks:  Yes. All over my hips and thighs. But they don't seem to be bigger! 

Maternity Clothes:  I KNOW I should get some. But the rubber band on the button is working just fine. And my tights that look like jeans. Plus they are soft. Or I just wear a dress. 

Showing:  Yes. I am! It's exciting. My stomach is all hard and pushing itself out there!! 

Movement:  Yes! She is kicking and rolling. It's so fun! 

Gender:  She is still a girl!! I hope!

Innie or Outie:  Okay, so, weird, it's still an innie, but it looks weird!!! It's all starting to push out!!

<3

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Week 22

Week 22

How big is the baby:  She is the size of a spaghetti squash! Roughly (8 in, l lb)

Weight Gain/Loss:  I honestly have no idea! :P

Cravings:  Omg. Honey Buns w/melted butter. Hehe! Yummyness!

Food Aversions:  Oh, it is still meat. Yuck. Although!! Improvement! I ate ground turkey meat in my spaghetti last night! And it was actually really good! 

People's Comments:  Nothing too crazy yet! I think mostly because I'm not showing too crazy yet either. 

General Mood:  Happy. So happy. And maybe a little worried again.

Fears:  I guess having two anatomy scans and the second one about the heart kind of scared me. Hadley wasn't very active at either so I guess that's why they couldn't get a good picture of the heart. So fingers crossed. I know the most repeated line I've heard at the hospital is "No news is good news." So as long as no one calls from the hospital then I'll be okay.

Things I was surprised by:  I was definitely surprised by the radiology tech. They have to be very vague and aren't allowed to tell you if anything is wrong. And that is fine. But, do they have to be so cold? 

Things I am most looking forward to:  Well, i'm expecting to pop soon. I mean really start growing(my belly). 

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far:  I was feeling so much movement for around two weeks, now it's just not as much. But! I did get to finally FEEL the kick on my side the other morning! <3

Stretch Marks:  Still in the same places. 

Maternity Clothes:   I REALLY should. lol. 

Showing:  I am! Obviously. But, I can't wait to be HUGE. :P

Movement:  I definitely feel her. I can tell the difference now. But I can't wait to see a foot. <3

Gender:  Well, we didn't get a potty shot at either anatomy scans but she's a girl. I just know. 

Innie or Outie:  Okay, It's still an innie. But IT'S CHANGING!!!! It looks so different already?!?!?

<3

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Experimentation

Yesterday afternoon when T got home I was laying on the floor. (My back was hurting.) And so he laid down next to me and I told him to talk to Hadley and see if she would kick. She was already kicking me but not the kind that you can feel. Low and behold, after a couple of seconds of him talking she kicked his arm. It was kind of amazing. I don't know if it was a coincidence or not but it made us happy. :P Now we are just waiting on the day she kicks and I see my tummy poke out. Only a few more weeks. <3 We love you Hadley!

<3

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