Last Tuesday I had a breastfeeding class at our pediatrician's office. They have a lactation consultant come in once a month to teach a free class to parents. It was A LOT of information and the class was really helpful. I learned about everything from why breastfeeding is beneficial to feeding schedules to feeding positions and more. I'm a little bit scared of this whole process but I know it is the best thing for little man and if I stick with it and stay strong, I'll get the hang of it soon enough!
This weekend we went back to Cleveland for my shower and lots of other fun events. Saturday afternoon, we celebrated Adalyn's first birthday. I honestly cannot believe that little sweet pea is already one! We had a great time watching her be a little cutie pie in her tutu and open gifts and smash cake in her mouth. She was hamming it up the whole time and setting the expectations even higher for our little guy to be as adorable as her! Lauren and I decided that Adalyn and baby boy will have an arranged marriage and will live happily ever after together. :)
After Adalyn's party it was time to continue the baby fest and we went to Angela and Brent's to meet their new baby Ava! They had her on June 25 so I was thrilled that we'd be able to meet her while we were in town. She is freaking adorable and is such a good baby! I'm so happy for them and I know they are going to be amazing parents.
After meeting Ava, I went to Kathryn's mom's birthday party. I didn't take any photos, urg! But, it was a good time. :) Afterwards I went with Ashley to one of our favorite hometown spots, John Christ Winery. At this point the sight of alcohol doesn't even really tempt me anymore so I didn't mind being surrounded by wine, it was just wonderful to catch up with my best friend!
Sunday was my baby shower! I have to say, Lauren and Ashley made my "low key" baby shower so amazingly special. Every little detail was so lovely and I am so blessed to have friends and family who want to shower me and baby boy with so much love. We received so many wonderful gifts and are feeling so spoiled! I couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of our baby boy. Thank you so much Lauren and Ashley!! Oh yeah, and I have another shower in a few weeks being thrown by my sister in law... can't wait!
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| So freaking delish. |
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| Can't wait to hang these in his room! |
Baby boy is growing and still active in my belly. I've started to feel him as low as what feels like my hip bones and as high as my rib bones. I'm hoping he doesn't get cozy up in my ribs, as Lauren told me she would have to push Adalyn out of her ribcage when she was pregnant with her! He weighs around 3.3 pounds and as I sit here with my laptop on my lap, I have my phone resting on my belly - it's the first time I've taken advantage of my new "shelf" :) He can turn his head from side to side and is flipping upside down and rotating around in my tummy. I still feel pretty great considering what my body is doing right now but get pretty tired after work and have to prop my feet up to reduce the swelling. My wardrobe is getting smaller and I'm hoping to get by with the clothes that I have, so I might have to get creative!
How far along? 31 weeks
Maternity clothes? Yes! The top in the photo is non maternity, I can still throw in a few of those pieces
Stretch marks? Not yet {that I can see!} Lotioning the belly every morning - it must be working!
Sleep: This past week was pretty good! I'm getting used to the potty breaks and can fall back asleep pretty quickly.
Best moment of the week: My shower! So much fun
Miss anything? Wearing heels - I know that's random but I'm sick of flats! (The thought of putting on heels right now is exhausting but I miss having pretty shoes on)
Movement: Yes! He loves to wiggle around in there
Food cravings: I just saw a commercial for Helmann's mayo featuring a BLT that looks DELICIOUS!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Yep, I'm asked my due date by strangers almost once every day!
Gender prediction: It's a boy!
Labor signs: None
Belly button in our out? Pretty flat, neither in or out
Rings on or off? Off - wearing my fakie
Looking forward to: Sorting through all of our gifts and getting the nursery back to organized!
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