IN ONLY 6 WEEKS...

In just a month and a half (honestly I think it will be sooner...if she is anything like mommy she will be impatient and ready to bust out early hehe...if she is like daddy, she will be patient and come on time or a little late) , we will get to meet our sweet little love bug *grinning ear to ear*. As I said in yesterdays post, I have officially experienced the common "swollen ankles" and I'm not too happy about it *giggle*. But it is what it is, and it will go away...eventually....I hope.

♥

Anyways, we are 34 weeks pregnant, and I love it. My little girl has been putting on her weight, and I can feel it. She is all up under my ribs and punch and kicking out the sides when she stretches. Its too cute...sometimes painful, but still adorable non the less. We love her so much! My new job keeps telling me how adorable I am with my little baby bump. No one can believe I'm as far a long as I am, they think I look about 5 months pregnant. I hear that so much, but it still flatters me and I giggle and say thank you.

♥

Kylie is a strong one, that's for sure. She moves so much and I love lightly rubbing whatever it is that is rolling along the side of my belly...sometimes its her knee, sometimes her foot, then on the left side its her elbow or fist. I feel like its as close as I can get to holding her little hands or feet for right now.

♥

I have an OB Check up on Monday...he is planning on doing another ultrasound. That's whats so great about my doctor, we have had an ultrasound almost every appointment the entire pregnancy. It has made me bond even more with our daughter being able to see her once a month. She is beautiful. I am almost positive she is still "sunny side up" which is okay, just means harder labor on mommy, lol, but I am hoping that she still has enough room to roll over. She is head down, which makes me super happy. I really don't want a C-Section...that's my biggest fear. I know everyone says its no big deal, but it really is to me. However, if its life or death between me and our baby girl, they can do whatever is necessary to save us both. So, I'm stubborn, but not that stubborn *wink*.

♥

I had said before that I experienced Braxton Hicks a couple times...well, that was it...I haven't experienced them since. Weird. I wonder if that is common, for some women to have it a few times or none at all?

♥

Well, Kylie and I are going to get up, get some breakfast, and get ready to head down to see daddy. He graduates the academy tomorrow! We are so proud of him. We are going to stay the night there because the ceremony is early in the morning. I CANT WAIT TO SEE HIM! 8 more hours!

♥

Lisa JeanKylie Paige

Where the heck did my ankles go?

Yeah, so I don't know if its too much salt intake and lack of water, or standing at my new job...but when I got home tonight, I noticed that my ankle bones have vanished! Ahhh....this is not cool. I was so hoping that I wouldn't have to experience the embarrassing swollen ankles. No such luck. So, I'm trying to keep my feet propped up, and hope that the swelling goes down...I miss my cute skinny ankles and legs *wink*

Lisa JeanKylie Paige

BabyShower #2 Pictures

Lisa JeanKylie Paige

Lets Talk Milk...

The best way to go about freezing breast milk is to designate a time of day when you will be able to pump for an extended amount of time uninterrupted. You can pump, store the milk, and be ready for when a time arrives when you don’t have time to pump and need to grab the breast milk and feed your baby ASAP. Some mothers may not have a time slot where they know they can pump uninterrupted so the chaos method works too. Just pump whenever you can squeeze in the time. Every little bit helps. Pump the milk into a bottle and then pour it into a special plastic baggie (see below). One easy way to get all of the breast milk in the bag without spilling it everywhere is to set up the bag in a coffee cup so that it forms to the cup and stays in place. This way it won’t spill everywhere.
The best way to store frozen breast milk is special small bags specifically designed for breast milk. You can buy the bags just about anywhere: the grocery store, online, etc. They are usually available in packs of 25 or so. The bags are durable and completely sterile. They are also free of chemicals unlike regular plastic baggies, so your milk will be kept clean and safe for your baby. Most of the bags come with a double zip lock top. Some have a twist tie top but those could easily pop open and the precious breast milk will spill everywhere, so generally speaking the zip lock bags are a better choice.
When the milk freezes in the bag you can press it flat which makes it great for storage because you can stack the bags side by side. Most bags allow you to write directly on the bag with a marker. This way you can put the date that the milk was pumped on the bag. Frozen breast milk is generally good for up to six months whereas breast milk that you leave in the refrigerator should be used within 24 to 48 hours.
When it comes time to use the frozen breast milk simply place the bag in a cup or bowl of hot water. It will warm the milk. Then pour it in the bottle and feed the baby. Remember when you are heating up your breast milk to never microwave it! Microwaving breast milk or any other food or liquid for an infant can leave hot pockets that the baby could severely burn its mouth on.

source: http://www.breastisbest.com/infofreezingbreastmilk.html

BabyShower March 20th, 2010

Baby Shower was Awesome! We expected 17 people, but only 7 ended up being there. It happens, and I'm not upset over it. We had a blast. I have pretty much the BESTEST friends and family EVER. Kylie girl has a lot of love around her...we are very fortunate ladies *wink*

I owe a HUGE thank you to my momma (grandma) and Cathy! They threw the greatest party. I also want to thank Jan...she makes cookies, cupcakes, cakes, etc. and she sent, from CO to CA, these amazing cookies for favors at the shower. She made them as a surprise for me and Kylie. You have to see the pictures, http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookiejan/ , Jan, you are so talented and wonderful. Thank you so much for thinking of us, and I know how much you would have liked to be here, but its a long way and we understood *smile*. I also want to thank all our guests for the wonderful gifts, and the great company. We are some crazy girls! I loved having you all over and hanging out.

I will be posting pictures tomorrow, gotta go to my moms to steal 'em from her camera hehehehe.

Anyway, my mom and Cathy came over with all the stuff (food and gifts) and my mom bought a huge balloon with Pink and Green polka dots...its a buggy that says "Baby Girl" and she got flowers. So cute! I love them! The cake was so cute too. The lady at the store smudged the side a bit (I guess I just have bad luck with cakes, if you recall our wedding cake incident *giggle* ) but it is still beautiful...there were little booties on it that are keepsakes, you can write the name, DOB, weight, and length on them after the baby is born. Way Fun!

The girls all played the games that I listed on the previous blog post...it was so much fun. I love watching people play the games and win the door prizes! I have such cute friends! Kylie got more clothes (lol, of course, cause no one can pass up buying cute baby girl clothes) and some more diapers and a few other necessary accessories that will come in very handy. Again, thank you all for everything. I love you all! Xoxo.

Lisa JeanKylie Paige

Baby Shower Today!

Oh so excited, baby shower number two, here in town. My little girl is gonna be all set! She already has more clothes then mommy does. We are going to play the Diaper Raffle game, Diaper the Baby, find the safety pins in the raw rice, Baby Food Guessing game, the "Don't Say Baby" game, and Guess Mommy's Belly Size. Its going to be a blast. Cant even contain myself. I cant wait to see all my friends here. Thank you everyone for helping us to prepare for Kylie girls arrival. She has so much love surrounding her already.

♪♫♪Happy Birthday♪♫♪

Kylie girl would like to wish her daddy a

Happy Birthday today!

"Bubble Bubble Blurp...Bubble Blurp...!"

That means...

"♪♫♪Happy Birthday to You♪♫♪

♪♫♪Happy Birthday to You♪♫♪

♪♫♪Happy Birthday Dear Daaa-Deeee♪♫♪

♪♫♪Happy Birthday to You! ♪♫♪"

♥Kylie Paige

So Darn Cute!

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♥33 weeks♥

How far along?: 33 weeks (49 days to go)
How big is baby?: 4.5 lbs & 19-19 1/2 in.
Weight gain?: 23 lbs
Maternity Clothes?: Maternity Shirts and the Beband with my reg. jeans.
Stretch Marks?: Nope! :D
Sleep?: Enough I suppose
Best moment this week?: My husband surprised us with a visit and got to play with Kylie
Movement?: She has been using mommy as a punching bag...its cute now, but we are going to have to teach her manners, its not nice to hit people *giggle*
Food cravings?: Still nothing.
Gender?: It's A Girl!
Belly button in or out?: Depends on how she is laying in there...sometimes it pushes out, sometimes it sucks back in. LOL
What I miss?: Wearing cute clothes...Spring is here and I wanna dress cute, but nothing fits.
What I'm looking forward to?: Meeting our wonderful daughter
Milestones: Had our first baby shower, all the baby stuff makes it even more of a reality

So, we settled on our pediatrician finally. We were going to go with Dr. Schumacher...but we decided to go with Dr. Kitty. I cant believe, less than 2 months we will be parents! We can look into her beautiful face, hold her precious little hands...Ahh! We cant wait!

You might think Im overly prepared...

I have the diaper bag all packed and ready for Kylie's arrival. I know, I know, 7 weeks still to go, why would I already have all that done? Umm, well you see, I got the diaper bag and a bunch of stuff at my first baby shower, which made me excited and I wanted to put it together *giggle* Its how I am...I'm very ahead of the game and organized. I put Kylie's "First Picture" outfit in there and her "Going Home" outfit in there. Her first picture is going to be in this cute ladybug outfit. Oh my goodness. I cant wait to see her in it. I don't have my hospital bag packed already, so I'm not that crazy *wink*

Diaper Bag Checklist:

http://www.parents.com/

♥Diapers: Take more than you think you'll need, as many as one for every hour of your outing. Yep, you read that right.
♥Small box of wipes: These aren't just for baby's bum, but for wiping down the changing pad and your hands, too.
♥A foldaway changing pad (most diaper bags come with one)
♥A small tube of diaper-rash cream
♥2 burp cloths for burping, wiping faces, mopping up spit-up, and other messes
♥1 receiving blanket in case you need to put your baby down, or it gets suddenly chilly
♥An extra sweater, shirt, pants, and pair of socks for baby
♥A sun hat
♥Baby sunscreen (if baby is younger than 6 months, keep him out of direct sunlight; apply sunscreen only when necessary)
♥Baby's bottle, if she uses one. Make sure you give her pumped milk within 10 hours of taking it out of the fridge.
♥If you're using formula, bring a bottle with dry formula already in it, or try single portion packets.
♥At least one toy
♥A favorite comfort object, like a lovey
♥A bib
♥Two extra pacifiers (if you use them) stored in a clean plastic bag
♥A few large plastic bags for sealing and tossing dirty diapers or for taking home soiled clothes.
♥A cell phone for emergencies
♥A business card or an index card with your name, address, and phone number, in case the bag gets lost
♥An index card with numbers for the pediatrician, a neighbor, and one where your spouse or baby's grandparents can be reached
♥Bonus item: An extra shirt for you. Unexpected spit-up happens when it's least convenient.

*New Layout*

*What do ya think of the new page?*

*I dedicate it to my little love bug on the way,*

*Kylie Paige!*

I feel like I should go through all my previous posts and change the font colors. Lol...they don't match anymore, but is it really necessary to do all that? Nah...*giggle*

Maternity Pictures by Jocelyn Lykins

32 weeks pregnant with beautiful

Kylie Paige Griswold

http://lykinsphotography.blogspot.com/2010/03/maternity-matt-lisa.html

BEST BABYSHOWER EVER!

Matt and I got up at 4am, we got ready for the day and headed up to the lake at 6am. The weather was not cooperating, so we when we got to Jocelyn's house we did the studio pictures and decided to do outdoor pictures another weekend. It was so fun and I think the pictures are going to be amazing. Cant wait to see them *wink*

After our photo shoot, we went to my in laws. Unfortunately my father in law is sick, but we had a nice visit until the baby shower. The baby shower was at my sister in laws house and OH MY GOD, she did an amazing job putting it together. Everything was beautiful and perfect. It was Lady Bug theme with Pink and Green, just like the nursery. Family from Bakersfield were already there and my friends were on their way. It was so much fun. We started the games immediately. First they played Guess Mommy's Belly Size. Aunt Cheryl seemed to think I was enormous, Lol, my friend Beth won, she was maybe a quarter of an inch off. Then they played Candy Bar Diaper game...so funny watching people smell the diapers to figure out what was in it. In the mix of all the games we all had to go by baby item names...such as crib, wipes, diapers, etc. If you didn't call the person by their baby item name, you had to put a quarter in the piggy bank...talk about a riot! Lol, everyone was catching each other forgetting...Kylie has 40 bucks already in her piggy bank. They all had to guess how many Jelly Beans were in the baby bottle, my sister in law won that one, she was only 1 off. Then was the baby food jars. We had some food and then I got to open presents. So many cute things for Kylie...we got a lot of clothes, which she already had plenty of *giggle* but I know its hard to not by cute baby girl outfits. We did get a couple of things we needed though, like a breast pump, bottles with cleaning accessories, tummy time play mat, pacifiers, baby hair brush, and diaper bag with some lotions and bath wash stuff. My husband video taped the shower, and I tell you what, it was a blast. So funny. I married into one crazy family, but I love them all so dearly. Best baby shower I have ever been to, but then again, I could be bias since it was for me *wink*.

My sister and Mother in laws! Thank you for the wonderful Baby Shower! Xoxo

Baby Shower Today!

Hurray, today is my baby shower at the Lake. I'm so excited. Friends, Family, Games, Baby Stuff...Oh my goodness! Kylie girl is already crazy spoiled, now she is going to have more stuff. Lol. We are going to play the Diaper Raffle, the Quarter Game where I guess you go by a baby brand name like Huggies and everyone has to call you by that name, if they don't, they have to drop a quarter in Kylie's piggy bank. We are going to play the Baby Food Guessing game, the Diaper Candy Bar game, and the Guess the Size of Mommy's Belly game with yarn. So fun, I cant wait.

Matthew is home, we are going to head up there now so that we can get maternity pictures done. Jocelyn (our photographer from the wedding) wanted to do pictures for us. She said that she has lots of ideas that she cant wait to do with us because we are so photogenic and cute. So flattering! *Blushing* She couldnt wait for me to get big enough for pictures...well, the time is finally here!

Being Patient...

I love my daughter with everything in me...but my body is so achy, sometimes its a lot to take. Getting up can be hard at times, weather its pain in my back, bladder, or ribs. Speaking of ribs, they aren't kidding when they tell you that as you get closer to the end of your pregnancy, your ribs begin to spread outward...you can feel the new expansion, and there is a burning sensation right between my ribs, upper belly...almost like when the skin has been rubbed raw. I rub my tummy a lot, but not so much that high up and the rest of my bump doesnt hurt at all, so thats weird. Its crazy what us women are able to withstand for this amazing miracle and experience. I wouldn't have it any other way...but I'm still human and, on occasion, need to complain. Pregnancy sleep is difficult, but I guess it prepares you for the lack of sleep you'll get after the baby is born (that's the optimistic outlook on it anyway *wink*). One thing I cant complain about though...feeling her move in there, its a night and day difference now compared to just a month ago. Just the other night, she was tickling me to the point I was literally Laughing Out Loud! If someone were to walk by my bedroom door and see that I was alone in bed, watching American Idol, giggling, and saying, "Stop it, your tickling me!" they would probably think I was absolutely nuts. Haha! But she was, with her little feet, she kept sweeping them along my right side and it tickled so bad I was jumping and giggling. I love it though...she is too damn cute!

Daddy is on his way home right now, should be here in about 2 hours. Kylie girl and I got ourselves a new job (way awesome). We officially quit that crummy job as a security guard, and are moving on to new and better things. Tomorrow is Maternity pictures and BabyShower #1. Monday is our first day at our new job. Next weekend, BabyShower #2. Weekend after that, daddy graduates the academy and comes home to us for good! Is March our lucky month or what? I don't know what we did to deserve so much, but apparently we have been pretty good girls. I have to say, I'm loving 2010! So many great new things...even if they are life changing, they are for the best. I look forward to the next chapter. Is it May yet? *giggle*

♥32 weeks♥

How far along?: 32 weeks (56 days to go)

How big is baby?: About 4 lbs. and about 16-19 inches long

Weight gain?: As of 2 weeks ago...22 lbs

Maternity Clothes?: Yes Ma'am!

Stretch Marks?: Nope, thank goodness *wink*
Sleep?: Sleep??? Whats that??? Lol, just kidding...its as good as pregnancy sleep can get I suppose

Best moment this week?: My husband surprised us with a visit and got to play with Kylie

Movement?: She is a wild one. LOL. I love it!

Food cravings?: Still nothing.

Gender?: It's A Girl!

Belly button in or out?: Still an in'ey...but barely

What I miss?: Comfort and Figure

What I'm looking forward to?: Looking into those beautiful eyes!
Milestones: getting closer and closer to the finish line of this chapter...ready for the next :o)

Im not posting a belly picture because we have maternity photos on the way, Ill post those as soon as posible :)

http://www.parents.com/ "Got a night owl in there? Your baby continues to develop regular sleep-wake cycles now. So you might notice, for example, that she's very calm during your commute to work but kicks up a storm as you tune in to the nightly news. When your baby slumbers, she'll close her eyes (they're pretty sensitive to light these days) and she may even start to dream in a few weeks' time! But when your baby's up and at 'em, be prepared for some powerful kicks. You might be feeling them in a new place now -- your ribcage (just below your breasts). And wow, can they be sharp sometimes! But on the bright side, these movements are probably a sign that your baby's head-down, perfectly poised for her big birthday entrance. If she's not facing south just yet, don't worry -- your baby still has a few weeks to turn around."

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Dear W-I-N-D:

Please go away by this weekend. It has been a week since you arrived, and I am beginning to feel that you are overstaying your welcome. Saturday morning we have our maternity photo session and it will be in the studio as well as down by the lake. We also have my baby shower, and my sister in law has planned to set it up on the patio. Now, we can move everything indoors, but spring weather would be way awesome this weekend. So Mr. Wind...if you wouldn't mind getting all this out of your system by Friday...that would be great.

Ooo, I want a Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Ice Cold Chocolate Milk

Oh Kylie Girl...

She is getting so big, I can feel the difference. My uterus is slowly feeling more and more crammed, but she still moves so much...I love it. She is getting stronger too...the little punches and kicks that used to tickle are now starting to hurt at times, lol, not make me cry hurt but more like "damn, that was quite the punch" hahahaha. She is at the point where from now till she is born she is putting on her baby weight...so I'm sure I will be expanding a little more quickly. Still getting quite a bit of indigestion and the occasional heartburn...its uncomfortable, but I'm dealing with it. Yesterday, I took a 2 hour nap (when I should have been doing laundry and dishes) and she was having a field day in there...she was so active and I was so tuckered and drained. I wish I had half her energy yesterday, could have gotten a lot done :o)

Its so funny how she lets me know when we are hungry, cause sometimes I literally get so distracted that I forget to start lunch or dinner...I know, probably not good, but we are healthy (aside from the common anemia some women experience during pregnancy, which by the way, if you are one of them, careful with the iron supplements...causes mild constipation), so its not as bad as it sounds...anyway, she lets me know with little kicks and punches, and then she lets me know how happy and content she is after I eat...she rolls around in there. I can tell the difference between, "I'm not comfortable" or "I'm hungry" movements to "I'm so happy momma!" movements. *giggle* When I rub her (as she pushes outward) I know what is what. Her face is down in the lower left side and her knees are usually what is pushing out as far as she can on the right side just next to my belly button...its wonderful knowing how she is sitting in there, which as I explained in a previous blog she is "sunny side up". And feeling her elbows and fists wipe across the side of my belly. Gets me all warm and fuzzy inside.

I cant wait till Saturday! Baby Shower #1...Don't worry, pictures to come! *wink*

All ready for the baby showers

Saturday, I went with my mom and Cathy to get some baby shower stuff done. We went to lunch and then ran to the stores for door prize gifts, favors, ordered the cake, etc. I know I know, usually the mommy to be doesn't do that stuff, but it was a girls afternoon, and I love planning party's and such. I got the favors put together today, and the gifts are all bagged and ready for the games to begin. Its going to be so much fun! I cant wait. My mother in law said that everything is pretty much ready for the party this upcoming weekend, and my mom and Cathy (and I *wink*) have everything ready for the party at my house in 2 weeks. Whoo hoo! So Exciting!

Daddy and I got Kylie girl a necklace (10K white gold). We have been looking for one to buy when she is born and give her when she turns 18 (or so). Kylie loved having daddy home for the weekend...I could tell...she was so active hearing his voice. She was playing with him last night...I put her on his back so he could feel her moving around and it was so funny, it was like she was kicking his butt. Lol. This morning, Matthew put his face to my tummy and said, "I love you Kylie" I was smiling ear to ear because that was the first time he has told her he loves her...he says it to me and sends text messages saying that he loves us both...but to my tummy, that was the first time and it was precious. I love how wrapped around his finger this beautiful love bug already is.

Tonight, I added my blog to Top Mommy Blogs...hope people enjoy my blogs enough to vote! www.topmommyblogs.com/blogs/new.php

We are SUPER excited!

Daddy is coming home tonight for the weekend!

He wasn't sure if he was going to since he is coming home next weekend, but after I sent a picture of Kylie girl to him (my BIG belly) and told him that she wanted to say hi and that she loves her daddy, his heart sunk and he said that he misses us sooo much and was thinking about coming home this weekend...but wasn't sure. This morning he called me to ask me if I knew what day it was, I said "It's Friday Yay! You don't have to work tomorrow." He said yes, and guess what else is today, so I said what and he said that he is coming home! Momma is SOOOO happy! I cant wait to see him. I hope he gets out of class early. Kylie is awake now and movin' I think she can sense that its gonna be a wonderful weekend. Her loves her daddy!

Only 62 days to go! And our daughter can use all 5 of her senses now! Thats AMAZING, our little love bug is growing so fast!

SINGLE DIGITS BABY!

Ahhhh! 9 weeks to go

&

we get to meet our l♥ve bug!

Time for Another Growth Spurt!
(http://www.parents.com/)
It's time for another growth spurt! (You've been hearing that a lot lately, huh?) For the next eight weeks, your baby's gaining more weight than height -- and she's pushing nearly 5 pounds now! (FYI, the bigger your baby grows, the harder it will be to get an accurate size update via ultrasound. But be assured that she's fattening up and getting nice and ready for life on the outside.) This week also boasts some exciting reproductive developments. Her clitoris is already relatively formed. Her Lungs are completely formed.

The Ultimate Hospital Packing Guide: Must-Haves for Every Mom-to-Be

♥Skip the cute PJs in favor of something practical. For boob access, pick something that's easy to pull up or down.
♥Nursing bras and pads and a few pairs of underwear. Bring on the granny panties (it can be messy down there the first few days after delivery).
♥A comfy robe to layer over breezy hospital gowns. (C-section mamas will be doing a lot of hospital hallway-walking).
♥Socks: Don't overlook these feet-warmers. Studies show that wearing them to bed can actually help you nod off faster.
♥Slippers: You don't want to pad around the hospital hallways in just your slippery socks -- or in uncomfortable shoes, either.
♥Going-home outfit for you: You'll definitely still be in maternity clothes at this point - as though you're five or six months along.
♥Sanitary pads: Most hospitals have, but it's good to bring your own just-in-case supply for postpartum bleeding.
♥Toiletries: Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, makeup.
♥Concealer: It�ll help cover up redness, blotchiness, and post-delivery blemishes for all the zillions of photos that'll be taken after baby arrives.
♥iPod and headphones/speakers (or a portable CD player and tunes).
♥Books and magazines: You have no clue how long labor will be. When doesn't celeb gossip help the time fly by?
♥Pillow from home: It's decidedly cozier than those hospital-issued ones.
♥Lanolin cream: This nursing essential soothes sore nipples as you adjust to your baby's feeding techniques.
♥Basic toiletries for your partner: Let's be honest -- he probably doesn't need much more than a toothbrush and deodorant..
♥At least $20 in cash: Bring lots of singles for the vending machine and snacks.
♥Cell phone and, just as important, charger. Using your own helps avoid those pricey hospital phone bills.
♥Digital watch or one with a second hand (for timing contractions).
♥Digital camera and video camera (if you've agreed to go there).
♥Blanket and pillow for your partner: If he'll be staying over, he has to crash on a chair somewhere.
♥Car seat, already installed, natch!
♥Layette stuff: Newborn hat, two receiving blankets, several burp cloths, two "onesies," and two pairs of socks.
♥Baby going-home outfit: Try a kimono onesie (so you don't have to pull anything over your newborn's head -- they're not big fans).
♥Diapers and wipes: Don't forget that awesome diaper bag you've been dying to break out.
♥Nursing pillow: It'll make those first (potentially tough) feedings a bit easier.
♥Completed hospital registration forms. Bring a copy of your pre-reg documents in case they can't dig yours up.
♥Birth plan: Remember to keep it short and sweet!
♥Insurance cards.
♥Address book: For the random relatives who aren't in your cell phone but still demand to hear the good news ASAP.
♥Your driver's license: You'll need it for admission to the hospital. Make sure your partner has his, too.

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REGISTRY 101

♥Diapers: Whether you're going the re-usable or disposable route, you'll need plenty on hand.
♥Burp cloths (fabric diapers can also double as burp cloths).
♥Disposable wipes. Always have a few packets on hand - this is not an item you want to run out of.
♥Diaper rash cream
♥Diaper pail: Choose one that you can operate with one hand, one that uses regular garbage bags, and has an odor control system.
♥Diaper bag: Make sure it hangs well from your stroller handlebars.
♥Baby monitor
♥1 or 2 pacifiers, if you want to use them. Be sure to get ones labeled "newborn."
♥Portable crib, commonly known as a Pack 'n Play, for when you visit the grandparents.
♥Co-sleeper. It's so nice to just reach over to nurse your baby at night. But you can easily substitute the portable crib if it's easier.
♥6 bottles, including nipples: Make sure you buy nipples for newborns.
♥Bottle brush
♥Breast pump: Go for the fancy automatic double pump if you're going back to work.
♥Breastfeeding pillow
♥Nursing pads
♥Lanolin lotion for sore nipples
♥Breast milk freezer bags or storage cups
♥Thermometer. The rectal kind. Don't be freaked out -- once you do it, it's a piece of cake.
♥Nasal bulb syringe for clearing stuffy noses
♥Baby nail clipper
♥Alcohol swabs and bandages
♥Infant bath tub or seat with a newborn "sling"
♥Baby shampoo and cleanser
♥Baby lotion
♥2 to 3 hooded towels that let you swaddle baby post-bath
♥Crib
♥Changing table with pad (you can also covert an existing dresser by topping with a pad)
♥Rocking chair
♥ExerSaucer. You won't use it for a few months, but once your baby hits 4 or 5 months, it will blow his little mind.
♥Swing or bouncy seat. The movement makes almost all babies very, very sleepy.
♥Activity mat (also called the baby gym)
♥Mobile for the crib: Think music, lights and movement. We like ones you can turn off remotely.
♥Mobile for the changing table: Distract your baby from the fact that his bum is cold.
♥Crib bumper
♥2 to 3 fitted crib sheets
♥2 waterproof mattress pads
♥2 or 3 changing pad covers
♥A rear-facing infant car seat with base. If you have two cars, you'll need a second base.
♥Baby carrier and/or sling
♥Stroller: Baby won't sit up for a few months, so you'll need a Snap 'n Go, a travel system or a model in which baby can fully recline.
♥A "take-me-home" outfit. Look for a set that's cute for photos, but practical (something warm for winter or light for summer).
♥6 to 8 onesies, half short sleeve and half long sleeve. Choose kimono styles that don't pull over baby's head to cut down on screams.
♥5 pairs of pants
♥6 to 8 sleepers (aka coveralls) with built-in footies, or rompers if it's spring or summer
♥5 to 6 sleeping gowns, which snap5 to 6 sleeping gowns, which snap, zip, or cinch closed at the bottom, making late-night diaper changes a breeze.
♥At least 3 sleeping gowns should have built-in mittens to cover fast-growing baby fingernails and avoid scratches on smooth baby skin.
♥1 to 3 sweater cardigans or zip hoodies, depending on the season
♥1 snowsuit or winter bunting (for winter babies)
♥1 to 2 pairs of mittens if they aren't included in the snowsuit (for winter babies)
♥8 pairs of booties or socks
♥4 to 6 hats, including at least one sun hat
♥4 to 6 receiving blankets. One should be soft and thick enough to be a blankie contender; two should be thin enough for your diaper bag.
♥4 to 6 bibs. At least two should be waterproof. Once baby starts solids, you'll need something you can just hose off.
♥Velcro swaddle. This crucial miracle item may be the key to peace in your household.
♥Sleep sac, for when baby outgrows the swaddle or sleep gowns, but is still too young for a blanket in the crib.

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MARCH IS AN AWESOME MONTH THIS YEAR!

I heart March. Not only are my baby

shower's this month, but my husbands

birthday (his favorite holiday as he calls it [and he

thinks he gets to celebrate it all month long lol]) and

his graduation from the academy! He is coming

home to me! I'm one lucky wifey!

30 Week Check Up

Baby Check up went great today. I have gained 22lbs. Kylie is as healthy and beautiful as ever...I cant believe how quickly her due date is creeping up on us. Not that I'm complaining, I so look forward to meeting our love bug. Im so giddy! I got to see her precious little face today. She is about 3 lbs. 7 oz. Found out that Im slightly anemic but everything else is perfect. Kylie is facing the front of my tummy (head down), meaning I am carrying her in my back (her back is laying on my back) and that is the cause of my pain and discomfort all the time, lol, but I love her so its worth it.

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So, before and during my pregnancy, I have heard the "what you should expect" stories...or "whats typical" but, honestly, my personal experiences are, for the most part, nothing like most womens. I haven't craved anything out of the ordinary. I ate grilled cheese sandwiches often, and chips and salsa, but those aren't anything I didn't eat before pregnancy and I don't eat much more than I did before either...I don't use the "I'm eating for two" excuse...baby girl doesn't need much food for proper nutrition, so my advice (if wanted) don't over indulge if you don't want to gain too much weight. One thing that is a bit unusual, I used to be mildly lactose intolerant, but the whole pregnancy I have had no problems with drinking a glass of milk. Oh, I do remember, one morning, I woke up at 2am thinking about milkshakes, lol, I was thinking about stopping by McDonald's, on my way to work at 5am, to get a shake...but what kind, Strawberry or Vanilla? Lol, 2 in the morning, and this is what was on my mind...Ridiculous! Then, I was worried that at 5 in the morning, will McDonald's even have their icecream machine put together and ready??? It was so funny. Needless to say, I didn't go to McDonald's, later in the morning I called my husband and had him bring me a Strawberry Shake from there. He was so Amazing to bring it to me even though the line for the drive thru was to the street. But that's the only time I ever had the "midnight craving."
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My face broke out really bad in the beginning, but I think a HUGE part was my job and stress...now its cleared up and I feel much better about myself. Hormones! Hormones ain't got nothin' on me. Lol. I have been pretty happy for the most part, I don't cry over everything or get overly angry about stupid things and pick a fight with my husband. I hear about all these women who do crazy things because of "hormones". I remember in the beginning, I was miserable with the constant morning sickness, my husband would say something that maybe I would take the wrong way and have a slight (to me) attitude...instead of my husband understanding that I am pregnant and probably not going to take things the way they were meant to be taken...he decides to get an attitude back, "I'm just not going to say anything anymore." What the hell is that? Lol. I would tell him, "Do you honestly think that makes the situation any better?" He said, "Well, I don't know what you want me to do...I feel like everything I say pisses you off." I told him to hug me or something because rolling his eyes and making snide comments or remarks just makes it worse. So, a few days later, I'm trying to get the I-Pod cord untangled from my purse on the floor of the car and put the I-Pod where I usually do, and my husband says, you can just set the I-Pod right here...I snapped a bit and said, "Working on it!" he quickly leans over and hugs me. I couldn't help but laugh...it was the cutest thing...and it broke the negative mood. After the first trimester misery passed, so did the bitchiness. haha!

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I recently experienced Braxton Hicks. I think I have felt it before but passed it off as Kylie just pushing against the entire face of my belly...but the other night I was thinking, maybe its not her...so I looked up Braxton Hicks and what they are described to feel like...pretty sure that's what I'm feeling, and my daughter thinks its funny to make mommys tummy look hilarious *giggle*. So, anywho, that's my pregnancy experience so far.

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* Oh PS. my husband thinks the Where's Waldo books are pretty much AMAZING! Lol!

Pregnancy Weight Consists Of....

Baby ~ most babies pack on roughly 6-9 pounds (though some will weigh as much as 10 or more!).
Placenta ~ the placenta generally weighs in at 1-2 pounds.
Amniotic fluid ~ the amniotic fluid generally comprises 1-2 pounds of extra weight.
Uterus ~ the uterus grows and expands to roughly 2 pounds.
Breast tissue ~ most women's breasts add 1-2 pounds of weight during pregnancy.
Blood volume ~ a woman's blood volume adds an additional 2 pounds of weight gain during pregnancy.
Fluid ~ Women's bodies generally retain as much as 4-5 pounds of fluid during pregnancy.
Maternal fat stores ~ your body stores roughly 7 pounds of added fat to help nourish your baby and provide you the energy necessary to breastfeed after pregnancy.

Foods to eat if your anemic: Fruits such as iron-rich apples and tomatoes are great to eat when treating anemia. You can either eat apples or tomatoes or drink 100% pure apple and tomato juice to treat anemia. Also fruits that effectively treat anemia are plums, bananas, lemons, grapes, raisins, oranges, figs, carrots and raisins when eaten in large quantities. Honey is a potent source of iron, copper and manganese. When these elements are combined they aid in hemoglobin synthesis. Honey is therefore a powerful weapon against anemia. You can eat honey with slices of apples or bananas for iron and energy when treating anemia. Red meats such as kidney, heart and liver are effective at treating anemia. Red meat, as the name suggest, is the iron-rich meat that doctors suggest those suffering from anemia consume. Also poultry, fish and oyster are effective against anemia.Vegetables of course are always good for you and carry good source of iron as well.