Tuesday, August 31, 2010

30 weeks

I can't believe in 10 weeks, Saylor will be making her appearance. She is really growing now (as am I!). Seems like the weight is just creeping on these last few weeks as my body gets ready for her arrival! This is just crazy! We have so much to do, but I am just so excited... The time is really flying by. 
Here is what baby center says about week 30:

Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs 3 pounds. A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.) 

You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 30 weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 14 pounds  

Maternity Clothes: been rotating between the same 4 or 5 outfits and pulling out some summer dresses that work good for both! :) Ready for fall and jeans!

Best Moment this week: putting together Saylor's swing

Gender: It's a girl - Saylor Alden Branch

Movement: feeling her move all the time... seeing my belly pop up in places when she pokes her arm or foot!

Food Craving: cereal!

What I miss: fitting into my regular clothes

Sleep: Good nights and bad nights, ha

What I am looking forward to: getting the nursery painted and putting the furniture in

Belly Button: In

Stretch Marks: None yet. Yikes.

Symptoms: Nausea. Nausea. Nausea. Will it ever end?!?

Monday, August 30, 2010

Bling Bling, she got the Ring...




Congratulations to my brother, Jake, and his new fiance, Candace, on their engagement! 
We are so excited for you! Let the fun begin!

Sunday, August 29, 2010

How GREAT is our God...

The splendor of our King
Your majesty
All the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice


He wraps himself in light
and darkness tries to hide
it trembles at its foot


How great is our God,
Sing with me, How great is our God
And all will see how great, how great, is our God


Age to age, he stands
Eternity in his hands
Beginning and the end
Father, Spirit, Son
The lion and the lamb, the lion and the lamb


How great is our God
And all will see how great, how great, is our God


The name above all names
He is worthy of our praise
My heart will sing...
How great is our God


How great is our God
And all will see
How great is our God

These are Saylor's 4d ultrasound pictures from August 13th. The first time I really got to see her sweet face. I felt like my heart was going to jump out of my chest. What a miracle. What a gift. How great is our God.