Maternity Pictures

Our brother-in-law, Jason Coobs, is a really talented photographer. He normally shoots weddings & engagement sessions...but we asked him to shoot some maternity pics for us while we were up visiting them. He graciously said yes! Here are just a few of my favorites!

PS: You should really check out his blog & see his other work! :)








So these last two are not necessarily maternity pics ~ but so fun of 'brothers being brothers' & sisters together. We cracked up that Jas & Jon posed exactly the same even though we did NOT prompt them or tell them what to do! So funny!

Pregnancy Highlights for the Week 35

Week 35: The Baby Bump

Pregnancy Highlights for the Week:

How Far Along: 35 Weeks

Dilated: I'm dilated to 1 cm. Hoping to hold off another two weeks so we can make it "full term" ~ at 37 weeks.

Effaced: Nada.

Fruit/Veggie: HoneyDew Melon

Size: Josh is clocking in at five & 1/4 pounds and could be as tall as 20 inches by now.

Baby changes: His kidneys are fully developed now, and his liver can process some waste products. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.

Best Moments this week:
1) Josh moving down ~ so less indigestion!

Movement: Kicks & punches from little hands & feet ~ less ocean like as he continues to grow! Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same.

Food Craving: Healthy stuff...salad, apples, bananas...bring it on.

What I miss: Painting my own toenails, the freedom to pick up children,

Sleep: My doc is now letting me take Tylenol PM which is helping slightly. I'm now working full time which is helping as I am exhausted by bed time!

What I am looking forward to: Our crib coming in & getting Josh's room finalized!

Symptoms: back ache, indigestion, insomnia, uncontrollable belly movements!, swelling

Our Bumps!

Last night at our childbirthing class Jon got to experience pregnancy by wearing an empathy belly which simulates pregnancy ~ urge to use the restroom, fetal movements, lung constriction, ect... He made a fantastic preggo man! He was able to deliver his "baby" after an hour & was very thankful the time had come :)...just 44 more days (hopefully!) till I get to deliver!

Pregnancy Highlights for Week 34

Week 34: The Baby Bump

Pregnancy Highlights for the Week:

How Far Along: 34 Weeks

Fruit/Veggie: Cantaloupe

Size: Josh is clocking in at five pounds and could be as tall as 20 inches by now.


Baby changes: The vernix (the white coating protecting your baby’s skin) is getting thicker. This week, a boy's testicles start making their way down. In other baby-related developments, those tiny fingernails have probably reached the tips of his fingers by now — and getting ready for that first postpartum manicure.

Best Moments this week:
1) Beginning to be able to tell which parts are kicking, rolling & moving across my belly.
2) Seeing Jon wear the empathy belly!

Movement: Like the ocean...he moves alot!

Food Craving: Food? Right now food = indigestion...so we aren't great friends.

What I miss: Sleep, seeing my toes (or anything below my waist), being able to take a bath & not worry if I'm going to be able to get out on my own.

Sleep: Sleep? What is that?

What I am looking forward to: Our crib coming in & getting Josh's room finalized!

Symptoms: back ache, indigestion, insomnia, uncontrollable belly movements!, swelling

Funny Mom Video

This is pretty funny mom video about the struggles most moms face in their day to day lives. Oh, what I have to look forward to as I embark on motherhood...Enjoy!

A Freebie!

Today you can download this Digistal Scrapbook Artist for FREE from Amazon. Never used it before ~ but looks neat!



Check it out here:
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Scrapbook-Artist-Download/dp/B00328HZRS/ref=sr_1_3?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1282414334&sr=1-3

Bigger Baby Belly!

Here are my most recent pictures at 32 1/2 weeks!

Baby Shower in Tulsa

My mentor, Susan, graciously hosted a shower for me here in Tulsa ~ It was such a blessing to be able to celebrate with new friends ~ as well as family that could make it in. My mom, my sister in law, Casey & neice, Nattie flew in Tuesday & spent some time with us ~ and helped finish decorating the nursery ~ finished pictures to come soon! My dad's sister, my Aunt Maryellen & two of her girls, Ali & Jana ~ as well as Jana's little one, Chevie, were all able to join us at the shower! It was a sweet time and special to hear from my mom (who gave a sweet devotional) as I embark on becoming a mommy too!

Week 32

Josh is now officially 32 week gestated...if thats even a word? A little under 8 weeks to go to my due date! Yay!

We are thankful that ~

- My pregnancy has gone as smoothly as it has up until this point. No gestational diabetes or any other complications yet!

- For the blessing of another shower here in Tulsa to help meet our new Joshie needs.

- Auntie Jen & Uncle Jas were able to feel Josh moving & grovin this past weekend!

- Uncle Jas took some super maternity photos!


Josh's Update:

By now, baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in my uterus.



I'm gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, he'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. He now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Josh's skin is becoming soft and smooth as he plumps up in preparation for birth!



Mommy's update:

By now, I am getting quite large. Josh is riding pretty high ~ and likes to kick me in my ribs. He moves so much my belly looks like the ocean waves some days! I am getting more tired and more uncomfortable. I have started swelling pretty consistently ~ I think working & being on my feet more has alot to do with it. A week or two ago if you had asked me if I was ready, I would have told you no....but now I am getting closer to having that answer be a yes. The Lord is gracious to sustain me & allow me to continue to work & so for that we are grateful!

What else is new??:

Jon is going to get to try on an empathy belly this week at our parenting class! I'm quite excited about this! Jon will be able to feel fetal movement, have bladder pressure, and back pain! This video helps you see what all the empathy belly entails ~ the first part of the video is the best ~ I would just watch the first few minutes :)