32 Weeks

How Far Along: 32 weeks
Size of baby: Baby A is the size of a honeydew...about 18-19 inches long and 4 pounds...woah!
Maternity Clothes: Yes, so comfy!
Gender: Surprise!  It has been fun to hear what everybody thinks I'm having!
Movement: Constantly!  Baby is most active in the afternoons and evenings.  I've definitely had a few jabs and kicks lately that are a little uncomfortable and borderline painful!  I can feel the hiccups 2-3 times a day...such a cool feeling!
Sleep: Sleep has still been decent.  Lately I've been waking up between 1 and 3 with really bad heartburn.  After taking a couple of Tums and propping myself up in bed, I'm usually able to fall back asleep pretty easily, thankfully!
What I miss: sleeping on my back, being able to reach things on the ground, leaning forward at a table, being able to get off a couch or out of bed easily!
Cravings: no major cravings still...
Symptoms: I felt better this past week than the week before, but I'm still pretty achy and sore in the afternoons and evenings.  My heartburn has definitely gotten worse in the past week, and I have had a little bit of swelling in my ankles and feet.  The Braxton Hicks contractions I had been having have tapered off a lot, thankfully!
Best moment of the week: We got back yesterday from an awesome family vacation in Port Aransas!  It was so nice to sit on the beach and relax.  We had a lot of good family time and made so many fun memories!  I got a good report at the Dr. today!  My blood pressure is still really good, and she said things are right on track!  And I heard Baby A's heartbeat...never gets old! :)
Looking forward to: working at VBS with some good friends this week!  We are in a kindergarten classroom...a little crazy!  I miss my 4th graders! :)  We are closing on our new house on Friday!  There are about 6 weeks of renovations to do starting next Monday...that puts us at moving in Labor Day weekend, a week before I'm due!  Nothing like cutting it close, huh?!  I'm anxious to get started and see a lot of progress very quickly! :)  I am so ready to be able to work on the nursery!

31 Weeks

31 Weeks

How Far Along: 31 weeks
Size of baby: Baby A is the size of a head of lettuce...about 19 inches long and weighs more than 3 1/2 pounds!  I feel like I'm looking huge, and I am kind of overwhelmed when I think that I still have 9 more weeks to grow!
Maternity Clothes: Absolutely!  Some shirts that I thought would never fit, are now a bit snug!  And some are starting to get too short for me to wear.  I'm hoping I have enough to last me another 9 weeks or so!
Gender: Surprise!  It has been fun to hear what everybody thinks I'm having!
Movement: Constantly!  Baby is most active in the afternoons and evenings.  I've definitely had a few jabs and kicks lately that are a little uncomfortable and borderline painful!  I can feel the hiccups 2-3 times a day...such a cool feeling!
Sleep: Sleep has been good lately!  I'm getting up about 2-3 times a night, and it is so nice to be able to go back to sleep after Trent leaves for work! 
What I miss: sleeping on my back, bending over, being able to get off a couch or out of bed easily!
Cravings: no major cravings still...
Symptoms: I definitely felt a lot of growing and stretching going on this week.  I feel great in the mornings, but by the time late afternoons and evenings hit, I'm pretty achy and tired.
Best moment of the week: We had an awesome weekend at Lake Travis with some of our best friends!  We had a great time, and it felt so great to float in the lake!  I had my float tied to the dock and just relaxed!  Today I held my good friend Jennifer's 2 day old baby girl, Ella!  She was so tiny and precious!  
Looking forward to: going to Port A for the Annual Cox Family Vacation!  It will be a fun week on the beach with the fam, and I can't wait to spend time with the two cutest beach bums...Caden and Kaki! :)

30 down...10 to go!

30 Weeks

How Far Along: 30 weeks
Size of baby: Baby A is the size of a cucumber...about 18 inches long and weighs a little more than 3 pounds!
Maternity Clothes: Absolutely!
Gender: Surprise!  It has been fun to hear what everybody thinks I'm having!
Movement: Constantly!  Baby is most active in the afternoons and evenings.  I've definitely had a few jabs and kicks lately that are a little uncomfortable and borderline painful! 
Sleep: Sleep is still pretty good.  I'm getting up about 2-3 times a night, and it is so nice to be able to go back to sleep after Trent leaves for work! 
What I miss: sleeping on my back, not getting winded, being able to bend over easily and comfortably
Cravings: no major cravings still...I definitely haven't been near as hungry as I had been.
Symptoms: just the expected growing aches and pains with a little bit of heartburn, but nothing major!  
Best moment of the week: Trent and I attended a Life With Baby class at the hospital on Saturday!  We learned a lot...from diapering, bathing, swaddling, to the 5 s's.  It was great!  I also got a good report at the Dr. on Thursday...she said everything is still looking great!
Looking forward to: a relaxing week at home and then spending a fun weekend at Lake Travis with friends for the 4th! 

A Sweet Shower for Baby A

This past weekend Baby A was spoiled with yet another wonderful shower!  Some of my best friends and my wonderful sister-in-law hosted this special day!  I was so overwhelmed with the love, generosity, and encouragement that everybody showed.  We are so blessed with so many great friends!

The wonderful hostesses!  I love these girls so much!  

Summers, Jennifer, Katie, and Leah

 The Cox girls!  I'm so excited for Katie and I to raise our kids together...Caden is so excited to have a cousin!  He thinks it's a girl! :)

 My sweet Mom!  She is beyond thrilled to have 3 grandchildren so close in age...she can't wait to host Cousin Camp next summer!

The Agnew girls!

The hostesses thought of every little detail, and it was all so personal and gender neutral!  Ha sorry if that made it difficult for the planning!  Don't worry, Katie, you don't have to wait too much longer to find out what Baby A is! :)

 Everybody wrote a sweet note in the front of the Bible...something I will cherish forever!

 The cutest little duck cookies as favors!

 Lots of yummy food...all of my favorites! :)

Some new books to add to Baby A's library!

I loved going back and reading everybody's responses and sweet wishes!

Baby A got so many great presents from everyone!  I loved oohhing and ahhing over the TINY baby clothes!

 I'm obsessed with footed pajamas!

 A blanket to match the nursery bedding!

 Lots of fun toys to play with!

The wonderful bouncer!  I see many naps being taken in here! :)

It was so nice having so many good friends all in one place to visit with.  I loved seeing everybody!

It was such a fun day!  So thankful and so blessed!

29 Weeks

29 Weeks

How Far Along: 29 weeks
Size of baby: Baby A is the size of a butternut squash...about 17 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds!
Maternity Clothes:  I am enjoying all of my maternity clothes, especially now that I'm not having to dress up for school...it is nice to just throw on a casual top and capri jeans or shorts!
Gender: Surprise!  I've been having more and more dreams about the gender...my latest one was a girl!   
Movement: Constantly!  Baby is most active in the afternoons and evenings.  I've definitely had a few jabs and kicks lately that are a little uncomfortable and borderline painful!  Sometimes it makes me gasp!  I love it though!
Sleep: I have been sleeping pretty good lately!  In the past week, I've consistently had to get up 2-3 times a night to go to the bathroom, and I know that's not going to get any better!  
What I miss: sleeping on my back, not getting winded, having the energy to do everyday normal things like I used to - when I'm out running errands for a couple of hours, I'm completely worn out and have to come home and lie down for a little bit.
Cravings: no major cravings still...I don't feel like I'm eating near as much as I was in my 2nd trimester.
Symptoms: just the expected growing aches and pains with a little bit of heartburn, but nothing major!  I've definitely felt the heat more this past week.  There were some days where I could just not get cool no matter what I did!  And yes, I know, we are just starting on the hottest part of the summer!  You'll find me at the pool! :)
Best moment of the week: I had my last shower for Baby A on Saturday!  It was such a sweet time with family and friends, and I was overwhelmed by all of the love, support, and encouragement!  (I will write about it in a separate post!)
Looking forward to: doing some loads of baby laundry this week! :), going to the Dr. on Thursday, and attending a Life With Baby class on Saturday at the hospital with Trent!  

Flashback Friday

I have some fun pictures to share today!  I just recently came across some old pictures from when Trent and I were dating and engaged, and I have had so much fun reminiscing!  Enjoy!  (I couldn't get the pics any bigger...having difficulty with blogger this morning!)

 So this is mine and Trent's first date...no, we didn't dress like this all the time!  We were set up by some mutual friends for my sorority's pledge dance.  The theme was Saved By The Beta...hence the 80's clothes!  We had a great time, but I didn't think too much of it until Trent called two nights later to go get ice cream...and the rest is history! :)  This was March 2004.

I went with Trent to his fraternity's formal at the end of April of 2004, and had officially been dating for about two weeks!

My brother and sister-in-law got married in July of 2004, and this is a pic from their rehearsal dinner!  I knew Trent was in it for the long run after this weekend after staying at my parents' house full of family and friends all weekend...he passed with flying colors! :)

At a Rangers game for a sorority function!

 Baylor football...I think this was taken in the fall of 2005.

 A fraternity function with Trent in the fall of 2005.

Pi Phi Fire Dance in the fall of 2005.

 The night we got engaged!!  April 2006

 We took our engagement pictures on campus...this is the swing we always sat on!

Hope you enjoyed a walk down memory lane!  Happy Friday!  Have a great weekend!

28 Weeks

28 Weeks

How Far Along: 28 weeks
Size of baby: Baby A is the size of a cabbage!
Maternity Clothes:  Yes, I love them!  So thankful for family and friends who have let me borrow several tops and dresses!  My sis-in-law lent me a HUGE tub of clothes that I've put to good use!
Gender: Surprise!
Movement: All of the time!  Baby is most active in the afternoons and evenings.  I will never grow tired of feeling he/she moving all around!  I am definitely noticing more determined and significant movements as Baby is getting bigger.  At times they are painful when there is a good jab or kick!
Sleep: I have been sleeping much better lately, thankfully!  I have to get up at least once a night, but I've been able to go right back to sleep.  Loving the body pillow too!  My biggest problem at night now is pain in my hips and legs in the middle of the night...I just have a hard time getting comfortable!
What I miss: sleeping on my back, not getting winded, having the energy to do everyday normal things like I used to
Cravings: no major cravings...I'm trying to cut back on the orange juice and sweets as I start the 3rd trimester!  It's almost like I'm back in my 1st trimester where sometimes nothing sounds good at all.
Symptoms: no major symptoms or complaints...I'm just enjoying being pregnant!  
Best moment of the week: I got to hear Baby A's strong heartbeat again at the Dr. last Thursday!  She said everything was looking great, and I'm now going every 2 weeks...am I really at that point in my pregnancy?!
Looking forward to: I am having my last shower on Saturday with all of my closest friends here in Houston.  We will have a weekend full of family time and celebrating Baby Agnew...I can't wait!!!