36 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 36 weeks (35 weeks 5 days)
Size of baby: 19 inches about 5.9 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!!! Cameron Charles Knight
Movement: Sweet boy moves a lot but seems to be slowing down a little. I think he is running out of room. He loves kicking/pushing down which will be good when he is ready to come out, but right now is uncomfortable.
Sleep: Not sleeping well. I think its a combination of being uncomfortable and not being able to shut my mind off. I was wide awake this morning at 4:30 am. I guess its also my bodies way of getting ready for its new hours.
Symptoms: Achy back and pelvis, braxton hicks, round ligament pain (belly is growing and it is uncomfortable), nausea has returned (thankful for Zofran),
What I miss: SLEEP.
Cravings: Powdered donuts and ice cream. Very healthy choices indeed.
Best Moment this week: ALMOST finishing the nursery. It looks so precious. (pictures to come soon).
What I am looking forward to: Finishing my crazy class schedule this week. I have been teaching 2 of my classes on the abbreviated schedule (8 weeks vs. 16 weeks). It has been tough, especially over the past week as I am getting more uncomfortable. I finish these classes up on Monday and will only have 2 classes to teach up until Spring Break (if Cameron waits that long).


Much has happened since I last posted. At 34 weeks, we had a bit of false labor (bad braxton hicks contractions) which sent us to Labor and Delivery. It was a bit surreal and humbling to know that Cameron is so close to coming into the world. We weren't ready 2 weeks ago, but have our bags packed now. Also, this pregnancy has taken a toll on my teeth. I had to have 2 teeth pulled the same week of our Labor and Delivery visit. It was not a fun experience, but thankfully I have received some relief now.

We have been very blessed with 3 baby showers over the past few weeks. Cameron is a very lucky young man. I will post pictures from the showers and of his nursery as soon as I have a chance.

32 Weeks

I can hardly believe it, I am 32 weeks along. I know I say this every week, but it really is hard to believe that we are moving along so quickly.
I know I have been terrible at posting pictures during the pregnancy. I was actually about 31 weeks 4 days in this one, but close enough.


Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32 weeks
Size of baby: 19 inches about 3.9-4 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Mostly all maternity. A few of my pre-pregnancy shirts work. There is no denying that I am pregnant now! I just got another bag of maternity clothes from friends and am SO excited about checking it out. Its like Christmas.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!!! Cameron Charles Knight
Movement: Sweet boy moves a lot. It almost feels like he is wiggling in my belly. I still feel lots of kicks but I feel somersaults too. His positioning is quite painful right now. Last night I was trying to coax him to get off of my pubic bone. My kind words and rubbing didn’t really help.
Sleep: We have SOO many pillows in the bed; sometimes I can’t even find Adam. I had a bad cold last week, which caused me to sleep more restless. I am also having a lot of pain down the sides of my legs if I lay on them for to long.
Symptoms: Achy back, headaches (again), round ligament pain (belly is growing and it is uncomfortable)
What I miss: Not getting winded walking up the stairs.
Cravings: Chicken salad, chocolate, and grape juice. I have seen a noticeable change in my appetite over the past few days. I can tell Cameron is growing. Some days I can’t seem to get enough to eat and the next day I am nauseated and don’t want anything. Fun times.
Best Moment this week: Making progress in the nursery. Thanks to the help of Adam’s parents we have a few pieces of furniture put together and in the nursery. I LOVE IT!
What I am looking forward to: First baby shower this weekend. Getting his crib put together and bedding on it.

I have found myself thinking a lot lately about how very blessed we are to have the joy of celebrating this new life. I wouldn't say this pregnancy has been fun or easy, but all of the discomfort and yuckiness is worth it to feel this life growing inside of me. Adam and I pray that we can teach Cameron to love the Lord with all his heart and love others with his words and actions. We can't wait to begin this new journey together as parents.

30 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 30 weeks
Size of baby: 18 inches, 3 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Still mixing and matching regular clothes with maternity clothes. Regular shirts and sweaters work as long as they are long.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!!! Cameron Charles Knight
Movement: Cameron moves a lot. I notice it throughout the day, but most consistently at night when I am still.
Sleep: My wonderful husband got me a human boppy pillow for my birthday. This pillow is AWESOME. I have been sleeping much better since I got this pillow and therefore so has Adam.
Symptoms: Back pain, exhaustion, a few other not so pleasant but personal downers.
What I miss: Feeling good.
Cravings: Chocolate
Best Moment this week: Snow day on Monday and sharing my birthday with sweet baby boy!
What I am looking forward to: We are working in the nursery this weekend. His crib should be here any day. I am so excited about getting things “ready” for him!

Updates!

Hi friends! Life is rolling along here in Starkvegas! Football season begins today and can I say I am excited for football. I am hoping that football games can help Adam forget how terrible the Cardinals have been playing. Sorry babe! Even though we live in Bulldog country, we still have allegiance to Southern Miss. We will be traveling a good bit this fall to USM games. 'Lil Knight will get exposure early!

So I have seen these types of posts on other people's blogs and thought it was a great way to remember this time and maybe even compare with future kiddos. I am not sure if I will post an update each week of pregnancy but will try to be consistent. Eventually I will post a picture to go with the highlights but this week I don't have one and 'Lil Knight is only making me look a little bloated. So here goes:

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 11 weeks

Size of baby: 1 ½ inches. The baby is the size of a fig

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Lost 3 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Still wearing my normal clothes but they are snug across my belly. A friend loaned me some maternity clothes but I am putting off wearing them as long as I can.

Gender: Don’t know yet

Movement: Haven’t felt any movement yet.

Sleep: I used to be such a sound solid sleeper until pregnancy…Now I have to go the bathroom at least 3 times a night and am having CRAZY dreams. Poor Adam can’t get a restful night of sleep because of me!

Symptoms: Nausea, extreme fatigue, light-headed, dizziness, achy all over (Come on 2nd trimester)

What I miss: My pants closing easily and fitting comfortably.

Cravings: Last week I was craving salads! This week I am craving sleep!!!

Best Moment this week: Trying on maternity pants!! They felt SOO good across my bloated belly!

What I am looking forward to: 2nd trimester boost!!