Baby O's Room

I think at this point we are as done with Jameson's room as we are going to be. We hung the pictures this week and are waiting on a few things that won't be ready until after he arrives. We have a block J and a book case that his grandma or "Emme" is making and a cross but besides that his room is ready and waiting for him. 

I love the dark word that we choose for his room.

His room is pretty small but cozy and the green and grey looks great. 

This rocker was Ryan's and I love that we will use it to rock Jameson to sleep. 

Some J's around the doorway. 

Now we just need Jameson to get here!

With Love, Amanda 

Baby O - 38 Weeks

How far along? 38 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 45 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes, but still able to get away with some regular clothing. More and more dresses though. 
Stretch marks? Yes.
Sleep: Not great, my hips hurt more and more and I am waking up more at night.
Best moment this week: Finishing up Jameson's room, at least as finished as it will be for now. Ryan's mom is making him a book shelf that isn't finished yet.
Miss Anything? I have a beer in the fridge with my name on it for when Jameson is born. 
Movement: Less movement but I still feel him, just not as much.
Food cravings: Ice cream sandwich!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope but I'm still swollen and my blood pressure is up. I had to get blood work done with week but everything came back fine. 
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: BOY! Jameson Ryan
Labor Signs: No but a lot of Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? Popped out a little bit.
Wedding rings on or off? Off, can't wait to put them back on.
Happy or Moody most of the time:  Excited and impatient,  we are so ready to meet Jameson.
Looking forward to: Meeting our son! 

With Love, Amanda

Trina Bird Photography - Maternity Pictures

Last Saturday Ryan and I met Trina Bird of Trina Bird Photography in Downtown Nashua for our maternity pictures. It was the last day of the 36th week of pregnancy, a little bit later than I would have liked to get the pictures done but with all of the showers and Easter in March we had to wait until April. I could not be happier with the sneak peek that she posted to Facebook and I can't wait to see the rest let alone wait for her to take Jameson's newborn pictures. Trina was so great to work with, it was a lot colder than we planned but she got great shots and didn't keep us out too long.

 

Thankful she faded out my swollen feet.

I can't believe how big my belly has gotten.

This is my favorite so far.

Okay, this is my favorite too, Ryan looks so handsome.

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 37 Weeks

How far along? 37 Weeks, Baby O is Full Term!
Total weight gain/loss: 43 lbs.
Maternity clothes? The dress above is regular clothing, most of what I wear is maternity at this point.
Stretch marks? Yes.
Sleep: I had a few nights this week that I woke up 3 or 4 times. I guess it is just my body getting ready for night time feedings.
Best moment this week: Knowing that we made it to full term and no more worries about Baby O coming too early.
Miss Anything? I'm ready to get back to running, I talked to one of my old running coaches this week and it made me miss preparing for a race.
Movement: Still a lot of movement, I have been told that it might slow down as he runs out of room but I still feel him moving a lot.
Food cravings: Nothing really this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope but I did swell like crazy this week, just my feet to the point that I went to the doctor to have her look at it, no issues but it was scary.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: BOY! Jameson Ryan
Labor Signs: No but I think I have started to feel more braxton hicks contractions.
Belly Button in or out? Popped out a little bit.
Wedding rings on or off? Off and I'm so ready to be able to wear them again!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and excited that we are so close to meeting this little guy!
Looking forward to: Finishing touches on Jameson's room and finally meeting him, hoping at this point that we won't have to wait to May 1st but we will see.

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 36 Weeks

How far along? 36 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 40 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Outfit above is all regular clothing but it's also workout clothing and clearly my top is short. Mostly maternity at this point.
Stretch marks? Yes.
Sleep: At this point I think I am still lucky, not waking up too much, maybe once a night.
Best moment this week: Easter was fun but low key, we went to mass, went on a hike to Mt. Major and had a nice dinner just Ryan and I. We also had our last two classes at the hospital.
Miss Anything? I had to give in on the hike, we couldn't make it all the way too the top. We still enjoyed it but I would have never asked to stop before, it was just too hard to breathe.  

Movement: He is moving a lot, mostly on my right side still.
Food cravings: Still eating Easter candy.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? Out but just a little bit.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, nervous. It feels odd that he could come anytime now.
Looking forward to: Maternity pictures this weekend along with a day of pampering, hair nail, ect. I am really looking forward to meeting our photographer Trina Bird .

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 35 Weeks

How far along? 35 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 40 lbs.
Maternity clothes? More maternity, I picked up some new maternity tops at Gap this week.
Stretch marks? Yes.
Sleep: Having trouble getting to sleep, I still don't wake up a lot at night once I'm asleep but it is hard to fall asleep.
Best moment this week: We had a 3D Ultrasound and got to peek in on Jameson. It was neat to be able to see him and make sure he was healthy.

Miss Anything? I miss wearing my wedding band and engagement ring, I catch myself being jealous when I see other pregnant women that can still wear there rings.
Movement: He is running out of room but still moving a lot. He seems to be hanging out on my right side.
Food cravings: I have had my fair share of Easter candy. Thus the weight gain.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: Boy, confirmed again at the Ultrasound.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? Flat, starting to pop out but just a little.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, and in full on nesting mode.
Looking forward to: Easter, finishing up our classes at the hospital and enjoying our last few weeks as a family of 2.

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 39 lbs.
Maternity clothes? More and more maternity. The dress above is maternity but the sweater isn't. I am ready for it to be warm so I don't have to wear hose because I have a lot of maternity dresses.
Stretch marks? Yes.
Sleep: A lot better this week.
Best moment this week: Keely and Nikki threw Baby O'Toole a beautiful shower. It was so much fun to see friends and family and catch up with people I have not seen in a while.

Miss Anything? Wearing normal clothing, I feel like I have less and less that fits every week.  
Movement: All the time, I love it.
Food cravings: We were in PA so I had to have pizza.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, to the point that people on the street say things now.
Gender: BOY! Jameson Ryan.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? Flat.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: A 3D Ultrasound next week! We are excited to see a sneak peek of Jameson. Also finishing up his room.

With Love, Amanda

Baby O- 33 Weeks

How far along? 33 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 35 lbs. (Maybe I need to lay off the sweets.)
Maternity clothes? Still mixing above is a non maternity dress that is now more like a tunic with leggings.
Stretch marks? Yes.
Sleep: Having more and more trouble, Saturday I woke up at 4:30am and couldn't go back to sleep.
Best moment this week: We have a crib and his monitor set up thanks to my wonderful husband and my handy father.
Miss Anything? With St. Patrick's day I could use a beer, also I miss being able to walk upstairs and still be able to breath.
Movement: Still crazy, I love it.
Food cravings: Cupcake for breakfast....
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: BOY! Jameson Ryan, we can't wait to meet this little guy.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? Flat.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: Our last baby shower next week and seeing friends and family. I am so blessed to have two amazing friends throwing it for me. (I love you Keeks and Nik)

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 32 Weeks

 

How far along? 32 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 32 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Still mixing maternity and non maternity. My whole shower outfit was non maternity.
Stretch marks? Yes.
Sleep: Having a lot more trouble falling asleep.
Best moment this week: The shower for Baby O in Saratoga. We had such a great time with the family. Everyone is so excited to meet this little guy.

Miss Anything? Booze. 
Movement: Moving so much, Ryan and I can watch him dancing around at night.
Food cravings: Sweets, still. Chocolate covered pretzels were the shower favor, I might have had them for breakfast.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: BOY! J.R.O.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? Flat.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: My parents come up next weekend to bring the crib. We can finally finish up this little guys room.

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 31 Weeks

How far along? 31 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 33 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Still mixing maternity and non maternity. The whole outfit above is Gap maternity.  
Stretch marks? Yes.
Sleep: Starting to have trouble, I woke up a few times this week at night and couldn't get back to sleep.
Best moment this week: I ordered a bib and burp cloth with Baby O's name! I love a good monogram but have to be careful because he has so much clothing already.
Miss Anything? Sushi, Ryan took me out for Sushi this week but I am excited to be able to order more than California rolls.
Movement: Still moving like crazy, seems to be more on my right side.
Food cravings: Still sweets. Ryan may have made a trip to Dairy Queen to get me a peanut butter sundae this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: BOY! J.R.O.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? Flat.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: Baby Shower #2 is this weekend in NY with Ryan's Dad's side of the family. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone. It should be a fun weekend.

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 30 Weeks

How far along? 30 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 31.9 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Still mixing maternity and non maternity. The top above is maternity but the rest of the outfit is regular clothing. 
Stretch marks? Yes, a few on my thigh. 
Sleep: Still pretty lucky here, I haven't had a huge issue with sleep.
Best moment this week: I starting to get back on track with my workout classes at the gym, it is scary how much harder classes are but I know they are helping. Also my prenatal massage was amazing!
Miss Anything? Booze, as most weeks. We went to Boston for Ryan's cousins birthday it's hard to be sober Sally but I know it will be worth it. 

Movement: He moves so much, I love it. I really wish we had another ultrasound to see what he is doing in there.
Food cravings: I still have been loving sweets.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: BOY! J.R.O.
Labor Signs: No, I am pretty sure that Braxton Hicks have started though, I plan to ask my doctor next week.
Belly Button in or out? Flat, I feel like it will pop any day.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: Working on his room, we picked up lots of hooks with J's on them from Anthropologie that I can't wait to hang up. 

With Love, Amanda 

Nursery Planning

Let's be honest I thought my the time I was in the third trimester Baby O's nursery would be ready and waiting for him. Reality, his dresser / changing table is in there and his rocker. His rocker is from Ryan's nursery and I love having this as part of Baby O's room.

We do have a plan, we decided on this crib from Babies R Us we love that it will turn into a full size bed.

The bedding  we choose for Baby O is from Pottery Barn Kids it is pretty classic and is actually the bedding we choose before we knew Baby O's gender. 

This isn't the dresser that I thought I wanted for his room. Ryan and I searched high and low for a dresser that we loved and ended up finding this one on Overstock and loving it. 

To add some color to his room we are using the Harper storage pieces in green. I love this shade of green. 

Here is what his room looks like so far:

We have some work to do. We have been very blessed though and most of the things we need for the nursery have been purchased by our friends and family. We are just waiting for things to be delivered and hopefully his room will be done by the middle of March with plenty of time to spare before Baby O's arrival. 

With Love, Amanda 

Baby O - Week 29

How far along? 29 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 29 lbs.
Maternity clothes? I have been sticking to the same outfits, maternity mixed with some regular clothing. 
Stretch marks? Yes, a few on my thigh. 
Sleep: Some nights are better than others, it's more trouble falling to sleep than trouble sleeping.
Best moment this week: I passed my 3 hour glucose test. I was so upset when I failed my 1 hour test, I was worried about the baby and keeping him healthy so it was great news to pass the 3 hour test.
Miss Anything? Booze, Valentine's day was this week and going out to dinner I really wanted a martini or a glass of wine. 

Movement: He is moving so much and now we can see him moving. It is so crazy to see my stomach move and know Baby O is in there dancing around.
Food cravings: Sweets, my neighbor made us brownies for Valentine's day and I don't think Ryan even ate one.
Anything making you queasy or sick: The three hour glucose test, I felt so sick to my stomach between having to fast and drinking that syrup drink.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, more flat.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy, and stressed. That is something I need to work on. I have been so stressed with work and I need to control that because I know it's not good for the baby.
Looking forward to: Next weekend I am getting a prenatal massage. Ryan got me a gift certificate for 2 prenatal massages at The Skin and Body Spa for Christmas and with my stress this week I am looking forward to relaxing. 

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - Week 28

How far along? 28 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 28 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? I haven't purchased anything new but I am wearing more maternity shirts, still rocking my VS leggings almost everyday. 

Stretch marks? A few on my thigh, not happy about this. 

Sleep: I am fine when I fall asleep but I have trouble falling asleep. 

Best moment this week: We had the first shower on Saturday with Ryan's Mom's side of the family, it was great to see everyone. They are so excited about Baby O! I didn't get many pictures but here is a collage Lisa made for me:

Miss Anything? Nothing really this week. 

Movement: He is moving like a mad man, I love it. 

Food cravings: I was happy to get my hands on a Shamrock Shake this week but it wasn't as good as I remembered it. Kind of syrupy, yuck. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes. 

Gender: BOY!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In...but not for long. 

Wedding rings on or off? Off

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Working on Baby O's room, we got his dresser this week and started putting gifts from the shower in his room. It is coming together. 

 

With Love, Amanda 

Baby O - 27 Weeks

How far along? 27 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 25 lbs.
Maternity clothes? I have to wear more and more maternity, regular shirts are starting to get pretty short.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Starting to have trouble sleeping.
Best moment this week: We ordered the dresser / changing table for Baby O's room. It's starting to come together.
Miss Anything? Sushi, Ryan tried to cure this with California Rolls.
Movement: He is moving like crazy. Ryan can feel him now too.
Food cravings: Sushi and sweets. I made cupcakes this week because I HAD TO HAVE cupcakes.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No, just some heartburn.
Have you started to show yet: Yup, I feel huge.
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In... barely.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy, I think so at least, maybe we should ask Ryan :)
Looking forward to: The first baby shower this weekend! We can't wait to see everyone.

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 24 Weeks

How far along? 24 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 21 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Some maternity mixed with regular clothing. I live in VS leggings and Gap Maternity long sleeve t-shirts.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: No issues.
Best moment this week: A trip to Palm Spring with Ryan, hiking in Joshua Tree State Park (above).
Miss Anything? Champagne, not sure why.
Movement: Yes, little kicks.
Food cravings: We had to order cheesecake, had to.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No.
Have you started to show yet: Yes!
Gender: Boy!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but its shallow now.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy as can be,
Looking forward to: The next doctor appointment and hearing the heartbeat again.

With Love,  Amanda

Baby O - 23 Weeks

How far along? 23 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 19 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes. I am still able to mix in non maternity pieces.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great
Best moment this week: Well I couldn't stay up until midnight but we had a wonderful New Year's Eve dinner at Stella Blue in Downtown Nashua.
Miss Anything? Champagne!!
Movement: Yes.
Food cravings: Champagne, haha.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No.
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Oh so happy!
Looking forward to: All the wonderful things 2013 will bring.
With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 22 Weeks

How far along? 22 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 16 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Some, the dress I wore for Christmas was maternity but I can still get away with my normal clothing.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great
Best moment this week: Christmas with family and seeing how excited everyone is about Baby O.
Miss Anything? Booze and Brie.
Movement: Possible, not sure yet.
Food cravings: Nothing really.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet:  Yes
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? Off, sadly they have been off since Thanksgiving.
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy as a clam
Looking forward to: 2013!!

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 20 Weeks

How far along? 20 Week

Total weight gain: 13 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Still mixing. 

Stretch marks? none yet!

Sleep: Sleeping well. 

Best moment this week: Our Baby Moon to Punta Canta! The weather was beautiful and we had such a great time. 

Miss Anything? I had to sit out the ATV ride that Ryan took during our trip but I was very happy to replace it with a prenatal massage.

Movement: I think so.

Food cravings: Nothing really. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: No. 

Gender: We will find out on Christmas!

Labor Signs: None. 

Belly Button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? Off

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!

Looking forward to: Christmas and finding out if Baby O is a Boy or a Girl!!

With Love, Amanda

Baby O - 11 Weeks

How far along? 11 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 4 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Not yet, trying to avoid them.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great
Best moment this week: Keely and Brian's wedding, we had some much fun, even if my dress was super tight!
Miss Anything? Energy!! I am always so sleepy!
Movement: Not yet.
Food cravings: Nothing.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, my dress was so tight for the wedding.
Gender: We don't know yet.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: Relaxing now that our Fall weddings are over. We had three of our favorite couples get married this Fall!

With Love, Amanda