Vegas and ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?

Chris and I had a great time in Vegas. Well, it was nice to be able to spend that time with Chris, but being pregnant in Vegas is hard. I got tired so quickly, I feel like I know where every single bathroom is in every hotel there. Chris was very understanding and only picked on me a little for having to walk slower. We ate at new places this year like Blondies and BB Kings bbq. We also went to the Shark Reef Aquarium and that was amazing!

We stayed at Aria in the new City Center. It opened up about 3 or 4 weeks ago and we weren't impressed. Last year we stayed at Encore which had opened about 3 weeks before we stayed there and it was so much better.  Since I spent so much time in the hotel room I heard the building pop all time from the metal heating up. We were on the 34th floor and it sounded like we were on the 1st floor from all the noise. We could also hear the guests staying in the room next to us. That sucked really bad when I was trying to go to sleep at 9:30 and they were having what sounded like party in there.

Oh and by the way.....99 days to go until little dude is born.  ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? I'm in the double digits? ::Fans self:: If this isn't a kick in the butt to get things ready for him I don't know what is. lol

I'll have an update tomorrow when I hit 26 weeks. Yeah, that's right 26 weeks and this is my last week in the 2nd trimester. eeeeep

Maggs

25 wks 6d

Oh and here's little dude's outfit that we got in Vegas....

Update from the Dr and some thoughts

I'm measuring 24 1/2 weeks which is right on target.  Little dude's heart rate was 160 and Dr. B was very pleased with that. He kicked/punched the doppler and she asked if I heard that thud. I was like yeah and felt it too. lol  I only gained 2 lbs this month which is amazing! I ate sooooooooo much this past month. She asked how I did it and honestly I have no clue. I feel like I ate my weight in steak and rolls at Texas Roadhouse on Saturday night.

Next appointment is Feb 1st and then I start going every 2 weeks.  My next appointment is the dreaded glucose test to see if I have gestational diabetes.  I also have an u/s that morning since little dude was way too active at my 20 week appointment to get all of his measurements.

I've been having mild anxiety attacks since New Years Day. I keep freaking out and being worried that I won't be emotionally or mentally prepared for him. I know that Chris and I will be "stuff" ready for him, but I'm worried I won't be a good mom.  Someone asked on my message board what our favorite memory of 2009 was. Almost everyone answered having the baby or finding out they were pregnant. While that's one of my top memories, my favorite was going to Ireland and that makes me feel like I'm going to be a bad mom.  I know it's normal to have these worries, but I'm usually not a worrier and pretty laid back. I feel a huge connection to him, but I think I have a wall up with my emotions and being afraid to be in love with him now. I guess because I know the reality of having a healthy baby is right up there with a miracle and until he's out I think I'm keeping myself guarded.

So there is my long sob story and feel a little better getting it out there. I'll do my 25 week update when I get back from Vegas on Tuesday.

Maggs
24wks 4d pg.

Got my first stranger comment last night

Chris and I were supposed to go on a date, dinner and a movie, well I made it to dinner and then fell asleep. We went to Texas Roadhouse (mmm steak) and the hostess started to ask if we wanted smoking or non. She stopped mid-phrase and said oh, you need nonsmoking. It made me smile.

I see the dr tomorrow so I'll update after that.

Maggs
 24wks 3d

Best way to start the New Year

We woke up this morning at my friend Scott and Erin's house after a really fun night of not drinking (for me). We had pancakes and bacon. We got home and Chris took about an hour and a half nap. When he woke up, Snoopy and I went upstairs and took a 3 hour nap.  Now we're watching the Rose Bowl, GO OSU, and I wouldn't change any of it.

Pointless post? Maybe, but I love having this lazy day before we really start on the nursery this weekend and start to get ready for this little guy to come.

Maggs
24wks 1d pg

Dear 2009

You were a pretty good year.  First we started off with Inauguration day

Then we went to Ireland

Then we got the most amazing news in August. (This picture was actually taken in September)













So here's to you 2009, I can't wait to see what 2010 brings.

Maggs

Week 24

Happy V-day to me.  V-day is viability day, which means that if little dude was born now, there is a 50 % chance that he would make it.  After spending enough time on BOTB I know that doesn't mean much, but it's a nice milestone to make.

About baby:

Baby's skin is becoming more opaque as the fat starts to pack on. And, thanks to the formation of small capillaries, her newly thick skin is taking on a fresh pink glow.

About me:

How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: unofficially, 7lbs

Maternity clothes? yes and I love them. I still wear my regular jeans on the weekend though

Stretch marks?yup....BOOOOOOOOO
Sleep: It's getting better unless someone starts wrestling in there

Best moment this week: It's hard to pick one. I love seeing my belly grow, I love feeling him move

Movement:: He's a very active boy!

Food cravings: Veggies, steak, cheese sauce and salt and vinegar chips

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: nada

Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss: sleeping on my stomach

What I am looking forward to: New Years Eve tonight with some of my best friends and tomorrow being able to say that I'm having a baby this year.

Weekly Wisdom: Don't try to rush your pregnancy along. Unless you are the Duggars and have no idea when to stop, you only get to be pregnant so many times

Milestones: Making it another week.

Maggs

Merry Christmas!

We were very blessed this year, and not just in presents but with love. Little dude got his first Browns outfits, two onsies, socks and a bib. He also got a book and pillow for his room. My mom was super excited with how much I'm showing now. She kept wanting to see her grandbaby. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!

About me:

How far along? 23 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: about 6 lbs still

Maternity clothes? yes and I love them. I still wear my regular jeans on the weekend though

Stretch marks?yup....BOOOOOOOOO

Sleep: waking up at 4:30 every morning, but I'm able to fall right back asleep

Best moment this week: Feeling this little bugger moving around

Movement:: He's a very active boy!

Food cravings: Veggies, steak, cheese sauce

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: nada

Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss: nothing really.

What I am looking forward to: New Years

Weekly Wisdom: Love your belly and accept that it will change

Milestones: Making it another week.

Maggs

23 weeks