28 down...12 to go!

28 weeks

I had my 28 week doctor appointment yesterday.  They took blood work to test for gestational diabetes.  I passed!  Everything is on track and the doctor even said I am having a boring pregnancy...he also said boring is good!  I am keeping my weight on track so far...no sodas and I am drinking mostly water.  I have had a few indulgences but for the most part I have been able to keep my diet healthy!  I think walking daily has helped too.  Baby is moving ALL the time now.  It is so exciting to feel him and know that he is okay.  The longer I carry him inside of me, the more I praise the Lord that we were blessed with this little miracle!  I cannot wait to hold him in my arms.  The nursery is still coming along.  I can't determine what decorations I want to hang on the walls but all of the furniture is in place and the crib is put together.  We are definitely ready to make room for baby!!  

This verse has been on my mind this week...

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

Baby Kicks

Cutest little (teeeeeny tiny) shoes I have EVER seen!

I think I am going to give birth to a soccer player in October...as much as I don't like soccer, never watched a game or let alone ever kicked the ball myself...I am pretty sure he is going to be amazing at the sport.  Every day when I wake up he gives me a good kick.  After dinner and right before bed I feel him too.  It is a nice relief to know my baby boy is okay in there, but holy toledo...I feel like I have the next David Beckham in my belly (and for the record, I just googled "famous soccer player" to remember his name...AND if he looks anything like David Beckham I will lock him in a closet as if he were my 16 year old little girl!).  


I am now able to see him kick and can't wait for Jonathan to see too.  Not much has changed over the last few weeks, I just feel SO much bigger!  I haven't experienced any swelling yet, but I do my best to keep my feet propped up and I drink a lot of water.  Next week I have my 28 week appointment and do my gestational diabetes testing.  Crossing my fingers that it goes okay!!  Only 2 more days until I hit my third trimester!  Time is FLYING by!!  27 weeks down...13 to go!


Last week was a crazy week at work.  We had a huge corporate visit and I clocked over 50 hours.  Oh and did I mention I had a cold?  And that I couldn't take anything except for cough drops....but we NAILED the visit and I was able to catch up on sleep after it was over!  I took on a much lighter load at work this week and I am catching up on R&R.  Jonathan comes home Saturday and the next weekend we have a last minute, mini "babymoon" planned.  Just the two of us (well 3 I guess!).  I can't WAIT!  I might just leave the iPhone's at home!  Sorry honey...

Ready for our Corporate Visit!  Rocking the bump...and the "bathroom portrait"

I am trying to keep up with emailing friends and family, but if you haven't received anything it's because I don't have your email address!!  Message me if you want to be added to my list!  I thought I covered everyone...but I am still getting a few messages.  We are registered at Babies R Us (search Sara Swanson/San Clemente).  Anything ordered through our registry will be delivered to our house :-)  Also, we won't be traveling back east until after he is born...mama gets too uncomfortable on the airplane now!!


Belly shot

Jon's gone so it's my best attempt at a self portrait!
26 wks 5 days

25 weeks...

25 Weeks

Hi everyone!  I know it's been awhile since I have updated this.  I have just been so busy...story of my life!  Not much has been going on the last few weeks.  Jonathan left for a 3 week field exercise in Idaho.  He will be back at the end of July; just in time for my 28 week appointment!  It is so hard to believe that I am already 25 weeks along.  We have both had the pleasure of feeling baby move.  It took Jonathan about a week longer than me to finally feel him.  The best sight was to see the grin on his face when he actually felt him!  For me, my tummy has turned into a jungle gym.  I feel him ALL the time.  It is such a wonderful feeling!


This week I have been battling a cold.  I am trying to rest as much as possible but between being sick, the baby practicing gymnastics, and the dog I am up all night!  The "uncomfortable" stage has finally set in.  I am more clumsy than ever and I cannot get comfortable no matter what I do!  My clumsiness has only claimed one coffee mug so far.  Somehow when I dropped my entire bowl of chili the other night, the bowl was saved and thank heavens it was on the kitchen floor and not the carpet!  It is also merely impossible for me to bend over and pick something up.  I really thought I would be more self sufficient, but I am realizing that I have to rely on others way more than I ever have before!!  


After my last doctor's appt, I realized I should start being cautious of what I am eating.  I have pretty much cut out everything to drink except for water.  I have challenged myself to walk the dog every night.  It is so hard for me to be motivated to walk more after walking for 8.5 hours at work, but I must!  Our typical routine even goes up a hill!  I am pretty proud of myself for that one.  


Belly photos

23 wks 3 days

24 wks 3 days

Well that's about all for now...I will try to post more often.  Only 15 weeks to go!

Family Travels...

Wedding day!!

I am sitting here realizing it has been 2 weeks since my last blog and I don't know where the time went!  Jonathan and I had a wonderful time traveling to NC to visit my family and then GA to visit his family!

While in NC, we spent countless hours playing board games and spending quality time together.  We also surprised my parents and brother with a 3D/4D ultrasound of baby!!  He was so much more developed than we could have ever imagined.

Baby boy @ 20 weeks

After NC, we traveled to GA.  I had the privilege of being in my cousin's wedding.  She is so special to me and I was so happy to be part of her special day!

My lovely in-laws at the Bridesmaid Luncheon

I had one day at home before heading back for the east coast.  I won a trip to NYC for work.  I was there for a few days and was able to work in the corporate office.  It was a blast!!

Me and baby in Times Square (he is a well traveled little one by this point!)

Lately, I feel like I have been growing exponentially.  This baby boy is definitely taking over!  I am still anxiously waiting to feel him kick me!  I have felt bubbles, but not necessarily any more movement.  I feel great, but I am starting the "nesting" phase!  The house is getting cleaner by the day and I know I am driving the girls I work with nuts.  The nursery is pretty much all finished, I am just adding a few decorative pieces.  We did the first load of laundry and that made it feel so much more real! 

Belly shot

21 weeks, 3 days

Stay tuned...this belly keeps growing by the day!

Best celebration EVER

5 years later...

On our 5 year wedding anniversary, we had the pleasure of being in Greensboro NC.  It just so happened this was the date of our first baby shower!  My mom so graciously invited friends and family over to celebrate this joyous occasion.  She made the cutest cakes for us!

Adorable!

She mad me my own cake!  YUM!

 We played games, ate lots of food, and just had a really good time!

I did warn them we had to take them all back to Cali!

My aunt made me the sweetest quilt...it was a total surprise since she wasn't there.  Can you tell by my face??

Love it <3

Drometer Family (I look SO much like my Granma and Aunt!)

My family <3<3 (Minus Lucy)

It was so nice being able to spend time with family that I hadn't seen for a few years.  Our travels continue...so I will post more in the next few days!

18 weeks

I am 18 weeks and feeling great!  I am growing bigger by the day and hope that I soon "plateau" a bit.  Jon and I have a busy summer planned.  Next week we have our first real ultrasound that will be done to determine if all of the baby's anatomy is forming correctly.  This would be the appointment in which we would determine if it was a boy or girl (thank goodness I didn't wait!).  


I haven't had too many food cravings, but I eat pineapple every night and can't live without cereal.  I was the crazy lady in the grocery store the other day who bought 9 boxes...yes 9...of cereal.  It's got to be better than ice-cream...right?  I try to divulge in as much water as possible, but it isn't my most favorite thing.  Last night I did experience a horrible experience!  My first leg cramp.  No matter how much warning you get, those things are killer!  At least now I know what to expect.  I am still *im*patiently waiting to feel him move in my belly.  I have felt little bubbles, but nothing more...


I had the privilege of travelling to Savannah, GA last weekend to celebrate Jaycie's bachelorette party.  It was SO much fun!  It was the first time I dared to put on my bikini, but I rocked it and figured that I might as well embrace it since I am in for a California summer!  It was such a joy to be able to spend time with family and relax.  As we take our travels elsewhere, I will post more photos.  Until then, stay tuned!  We just might be coming to a city near you!

Me and my in-laws, plus new friends!

Just me and the bump

 A few weeks back, I decided to go ahead and order baby furniture.  My mantra with being part of the Marine Corps family is get what you want...and figure out space later.  The house we live in will always change and there is no reason to "perfect" any room since it could be completely different in the next house.  Well...it sounded like a good idea at the time.  This coming from the same girl who bought the master bedroom furniture she fell in love with...and it is now split between the guest room and the master because it didn't all fit :)  I guess some of us don't live and learn, HA!  Anyways, the baby furniture is gorgeous so I knew I could make it work.  I also found the glider I was most comfortable in and bought it...who needs to measure?  The delivery guys called and said they could deliver on Friday.  I was SO excited.  They came...and they left...and these are the packages I got.  Oh joy!  Boxes...boxes that I cannot do anything with since I am a helpless preggo lady.  Luckily, we have family close by and Curt was gracious enough to come help Jonathan unpack them!  After removing the door...rearranging furniture about 7 times...we found the perfect space for each piece.  For now, here is a sneak peak (fun, isn't it?  ha).

 Belly Shots

  18 weeks 1 day

  18 weeks 1 day

'15 week' photos

 15 weeks 2 days

  I feel like I look SO much more pregnant than in this photo :) But when I wore this dress to work, it was the first day clients asked me when I was due!

Time is definitely flying by.  We have our next appointment on Thursday (I'll be 16 weeks) and we will hopefully hear his heartbeat.  Everything seems to be going smoothly.  I have started to actually gain weight at this point.  Early on I had a belly, but I think everything was just shifting so I didn't actually gain anything.  Other than dresses, not much else fits.  Shirts are too short now and the only pants/shorts I can wear are maternity.  Thank you OLD NAVY for providing small sizes!!  

Jonathan and I have a busy summer planned so I have no doubt that time will keep flying by.  We finally registered at Babies R Us and Pottery Barn Kids.  No one ever warned me how stressful registering is!  It's amazing how many things a baby needs...and I have never been one to read reviews before buying, but I find myself comparing EVERYTHING!  We still have a lot of little things to add, but we have the big things figured out.  After registering, I really started the "nesting" phase.  We are cleaning out one room at a time and I have a carpet cleaning scheduled for Thursday.  Cheers to being pregnant!

Belly Shots

 15 weeks 3 days

  15 weeks 3 days