The Warrens

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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!

Monday, August 23, 2010

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!