and baby makes three

As you've probably guessed from my absence on the blog, our sweet baby is finally here! and...

It's a BOY!!!

Pretty precious, right?!
Sage was born on June 14th after a long but amazing 25 hours of labor.
We had a home water birth, and it was the best experience ever.
It was just me. Matt and our two midwives.
The whole birth process was so calm and peaceful. Just how I hoped it would be.
Our midwifes were so laid back, and totally let us do our own thing. They kept checking on baby's and my heart rate, then would just give us space to labor how we wanted.
In the contractions right before the birth I would push and then in between we were talking and smiling knowing that our baby was almost here.
When his little head finally came out, Matt called out 'We have a head', and as soon as Matt's hand was there he felt a little hand grab onto his finger. Then he yelled out '...and a hand!'
When the midwifes came in I asked if it was okay to keep pushing with his hand out {I had heard bad things about babies coming out with arms up.} But they said to go on, and before I knew it I was pulling my baby out of the water and onto my chest!
There was at least a minute of snuggling and kissing before I even though to look if it was a boy or girl.
When I lifted him off my chest and saw that he was in fact a boy, I told him how he fooled everyone, because they all thought he would be a girl!
He was born at 10:47pm. The midwifes left by about 2am and we were out by 2:30! I hadn't slept in two days and was exhausted. Sage must have known, because he slept until 6 and then after a quick diaper change and a feeding went back to sleep for a few more hours. He's such a great baby!

He's now almost 4 weeks old! I can't believe how fast the time has gone by!
He is so big too! He is already wearing 3 month clothes! And his socks are 6 months!

He's already met a lot of his family, been to the beach, a farm, and on a camping trip! He's a busy little man!
Here's just a little bit of his cuteness from the past few weeks! There will be more to come, don't worry!

As I am typing this {one handed} he is sleeping in my arms like the perfect little boy that he is!
I'm loving this whole mommy thing, and just can't get enough of this little man!

Bump Day: 39 Weeks!

Yup, that shirt won't cover the belly anymore! Good thing we are at the end now!

How Far Along: 39 Weeks! Any day now!

Size of the Baby: Crazy fruit comparison: A small watermelon! In real measurements: about 20 inches head to toe and weighs over 7 pounds!

Maternity Clothes: I'm living in sweats this week! Oh, and dresses when it's nice out.

Stretch marks: Still doing good!

Weight gain/loss: I'm up 25 pounds now. I'm wondering how much of that will come off with baby?...hmmm

 

Sleep: Not too bad. I've been sleeping in lately, so that's pretty nice.

Best Moment of the Week: We went to the beach and I got to work on my tan. I realized a little too late that my belly was burning, not tanning! So, the best moment is also the worst. I full on sunburnt my belly! It hurt for days! It's getting better now, and not peeling! Thank goodness!

Movement: Baby is surprising me with how much it moves. There really hasn't been any decrease in movement like they say happens at the end.

Symptoms: Nothing much right now. Some random jolts from baby moving in weird spots, but thats it.

Food Cravings: Nope. Nothing new.

Gender: Getting closer to finding out! I can't wait!
 

Belly Button in or out:It's flat still, but kind of puffy. It's weird! lol!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, still doing good!

Labor Signs: Nothing. But I know it's getting closer because I'm getting calls and texts all day asking if baby is here or on the way yet!
  
Wedding ring on or off: On, and still roomy!

What I miss: Iced soy lattes.... I only did them occasionally before, but it sounds so good now! Especially when I can smell Matt's coffee in the mornings!

What I am looking forward to: Baby! I know I still have up to 3 weeks, but I'm ready to meet this little one!

Getting ready: I finished most of the sewing projects I wanted to do, and everything for baby is washed and put away! I've got a pile of everything I need for the birth and am ready to go!

Emotions: Surreal... I'm excited for baby to be here, but it I still keep thinking 'is it really time already?!!'

Stupid things I have done: I think burning my belly tops it all! My poor belly!
 

A day in nature

This weekend was so nice! We pretty much are in a coastal climate, which stays cool for the most part, but we are a short drive from some really warm weather. I think this weekend you'd call it hot, not warm! We left our house and it was about 75 degrees, got into the hills and it was 101 at one point! It was kind of amazing! We like the heat, it's what we are used to!

Being 100 degrees we went looking for water and a chill place to hangout for the day, we found the best little spot!

It was so nice! I think it was more like 90 degrees down by the creek, so it was perfect!
We spent the day just lounging, enjoying nature, and we even got in a game of cribbage!

We found the cutest little frog who kinda hung out with us too! I was hoping to see him catch a bug or something, but he was just hanging out.

It was pretty nice just spending the day with this handsome guy!

And since it was Mother's Day, and I'm pretty much a mother now Matt got in a big belly shot of me! Beware, it's big! Oh, and in a bikini! Lol!

I can't believe that my belly has another month of growing to do!

On our way out {and while we were there} we noticed a ton of trash everywhere! Mostly beer bottles and cans left by a bunch of drunk idiots. I really don't get the whole 'leave your trash all over the place' thing! So, we decided to go around and pick up all the bottles and cans we could see... while still in my bikini too! 

 Made for a funny picture, a big preggo lady holding multiple beer cans! lol! But seriously, this was a pretty small spot we were at, and look at how much crap we picked up!

I'm sure none of you would leave such crap behind, but do me a favor and punch anyone you see doing this square in the face! You can tell them it's from me! We picked up what we could, but there was broken glass all over the place! It looked like people were intentionally throwing bottles into the creek! I really don't know what is wrong with people... I'm assuming they were dropped on their heads or something!

Anywho.... It got me thinking, if all of us awesome, un-douchy people spent a few minutes picking up what these morons leave behind wherever we are, it totally could make a difference. We probably spent about 5 minutes and made a big difference in this one spot. If I actually had gloves we could have done even more. {there are somethings I'm not touching with my bare hands!}

Even just picking up one thing on the street or on a trail here and there adds up! So think about it next time you see trash somewhere. It's not your responsibility to clean up after others, but it sets a good example, and maybe it will start a chain of good deeds! Who knows?!

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend, and now week! I know I did, even on trash duty!

Bump Day: 34 weeks!

How Far Along: 34 Weeks! Seriously feeling so close now!

Size of the Baby: Crazy fruit comparison: A small pumpkin! In real measurements: almost 18 inches head to toe and weighs over 4 and a half pounds!

Maternity Clothes: A little here and there, but mostly just making my other clothes work still.

Stretch marks: Still in the clear! Woot!!

Weight gain/loss: I'm up 19 pounds now, baby must be on a growth spurt! 

 

Sleep: Not horrible, but I can't stay in one position too long. My hips are killing me at night!

Best Moment of the Week: Matt got to witness the crazy rolling and break dancing that baby does, this week. Every time I tried to show him before baby would stop! 

Movement: This little one doesn't stop! Okay, it does for a while, but most of the time it is moving all around. Baby started kicking, or maybe grabbing, a weird spot this week. it feels SO uncomfortable, and the little stinker won't stop!

Symptoms: I think the weight gain is catching up to me. My feet and ankles are starting to feel sore. Nothing horrible, but I'm noticing it now.

Food Cravings: Pizza! lol! I made some a while back, and want to make it again pretty bad right now!

Gender: This has been on my mind more this week than it has been this whole time. I don't know if it's just because we are getting closer to meet this little one or not, but I can't help but wonder!
 

Belly Button in or out: Stretched, I think it might be popping soon!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, still feeling good!

Labor Signs: I'm pretty sure I still haven't even had any Braxton Hicks!
  
Wedding ring on or off: On, an still roomy!

What I miss: Beer! These warm sunny days just call for sitting in the sun with some chips and salsa and a beer! Just another year, year and a half to go! Maybe I won't even want one by then... maybe.

What I am looking forward to: Setting up all the babys stuff. We got a ton of baby books at the shower and I've already set up a little baby library! This kid is going to be a reader!

Getting ready: I've made my final 'what to do before baby gets here' list and am checking things off. It's a lot of stuff, but it's doable.

Emotions: Anxious, I'm not sure thats the right word, but something along those lines. I feel like we are down to the wire now!

Stupid things I have done: Nothing, I'm absolutely perfect! lol!
 

Oh baby!

I'm back from the baby shower! It was so much fun! I'm so glad I got to see everyone!
It was a long drive there and back, but so worth it.

Here's a picture from the shower. I should have more soon!

 I'm so glad I had a dress that still fit over this big belly!

Since I've been back I've been going through all the fun baby stuff and trying to figure out where it is all going to go! {I'm pretty sure stacks in the living room won't cut it!}

I'm also trying to figure out what we still need. I think it's mostly down to some more cloth diapers and a few small things. Yay!

Having all this little stuff around is getting me even more excited for this little one to come! Only 8 more weeks! Wow, that's really soon, and I guess if baby comes early it could be 5 weeks! Eeeek! I'm going to go with 8!

I know a lot of you are moms already, so, do you have any advice for this cloth diapering-organic loving-soon to be- mom?! Is there anything you just couldn't live without? Or that made your life so much easier?

Bump Day: 31 Weeks!

How Far Along: 31 Weeks! These weeks are flying by!

Size of the Baby: Crazy fruit comparison: Pineapple!!!  In real measurements: just over 16 inches head to toe and weighs about 3.3 pounds!

Maternity Clothes: When I have to put on real clothes, and not just sweats, I've been in dresses. Some of them look more like shirts, so I wear it with pants, but dresses are awesome right now!

Stretch marks: Still in the clear! Woot!!

Weight gain/loss: Didn't gain any weight this week, so I'm still up 16.5 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight. 

 

Sleep: Last night was bad, I just couldn't sleep, and apparently neither could baby!

Best Moment of the Week: I just had another appointment this morning and baby has flipped! {head down} I figured it was the case, I've had so many jabs to the ribs this week! 

Movement: Seriously, this baby doesn't stop lately. It just wiggles and flips and kicks all day! {and now night apparently!}

Symptoms: Still dealing with the heartburn. It's lame!

Food Cravings: Nope.

Gender: I've decided that I am going to be completely surprised either way! I just can't fully picture baby being a boy or girl, so it's going to be pretty amazing to see for myself pretty soon!
 

Belly Button in or out: Stretched, but still in!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, still feeling good!

Labor Signs: Not even close.
  
Wedding ring on or off: On, an still roomy!

What I miss: Only going pee when I actually have to go! I swear I feel like I have to go all the time, but I guess it's just how baby is sitting.

What I am looking forward to: Seeing all my friends and family this weekend! I can't believe the shower is here already!

Getting ready: I think the whole nesting thing is finally starting to kick in. I've been cleaning and attempting to organize. The only problem is I seem to get sidetracked so easy, so lots of things are part way done. lol!

Emotions: So excited

Stupid things I have done: I can't stay focused on anything this week! It's bad!
 

Bump Day: 30 weeks!

I think I'm out growing this shirt! It's being stretched to it's limits! Next week calls for an under shirt!


How Far Along: 30 Weeks! 3/4 of the way there!

Size of the Baby: Crazy fruit comparison: I saw both a head of cabbage and a cucumber! How does that work?!  In real measurements: about 15.7 inches head to toe and weighs about 3 pounds!

Maternity Clothes: I actually wore a few maternity shirts this week. I've learned that I'm probably a small, not a medium in maternity sizes. They are a little funny fitting.

Stretch marks: Still in the clear!

Weight gain/loss: Up 16.5 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight. Yup, I lost a pound this week, I think it's my body's way of apologizing for the crazy weight gain last week!

 

Sleep: Actually pretty good this week!

Best Moment of the Week: Hmmm... what happened this week? 

Movement: Crazy movement! I can watch my stomach move all over the place, jiggling and shifting... it's crazy.

Symptoms: Heartburn! I have NEVER had heart burn before! It sucks! I guess that's what happens when your stomach moves into your chest!

Food Cravings: Nothing really this week.

Gender: I'm going to start writing down everyone's guesses, just to see who was right. Most everyone thinks it will be a girl, I guess we'll see!
 

Belly Button in or out: Stretched, but still in!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, still feeling good!

Labor Signs: Not even close.
  
Wedding ring on or off: On, an still roomy!

What I miss: Being able to get up easily. Our sofa is super low, and it's pretty hard to get up sometimes!

What I am looking forward to: My shower! It's really getting close now! Next week we are driving up, I can't wait to see everyone!

Getting ready: This week I've been focused on other things, like taxes... booo taxes!

Emotions: Great! I feel so happy to be having such a great pregnancy, I know that isn't the case for everyone.

Stupid things I have done: Besides forgetting what I'm saying mid sentence, I think I'm doing okay.
 

Bump Day: 29 weeks!

How Far Along: 29 Weeks!

Size of the Baby: Crazy fruit comparison: the size of an acorn squash!  In real measurements: about 15 inches head to toe and weighs about 2 3/4 pounds!

Maternity Clothes: I've been sporting belly bands this week... that is when I actually put on jeans!

Stretch marks: No! I've been on top of it! Jojoba oil is my new best friend!Coconut oil is still a close second!

Weight gain/loss: Up 17.5 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight. That's right, I gained 4 pounds this week! FOUR POUNDS! In on week! Luckily it's still all in the belly! I hope this kid comes out a normal size, not giant like it's father!

 

Sleep: Sleep is really hit or miss lately. I'm never quite comfy, and I'm turning from side to side every night, but I still can usually get a pretty good nights sleep... somehow!

Best Moment of the Week: We had a really great appointment with our midwife this week. We feel so confident in this whole process with her, it's great! I also had a successful second blood draw {this has been an issue for me} and found out that I am A+ blood type, which means I don't have to worry about extra shots and whatnot! Woot!

Movement: Baby is SO active, then every once in a while baby will be kind of lazy, and then goes crazy again. I'm thinking it's resting up from all the growing it's doing!

Symptoms: Still just back pain. It does mean getting a massage every night though, so I guess it's not too bad.

Food Cravings: Back to chocolate! I've been trying not to buy it, but if it happens to be right there as I'm leaving the store I can't help myself. Plus, Matt eats most of it anyway, so I don't feel too bad buying it! Sea salt and almonds, why do you have to make chocolate taste so good?!

Gender: It's funny hearing people tell me what I'm going to have though. Everyone is so sure that they know it will be a boy because... or it is definitely a girl because... All I can say is 'We will see in June!'
 

Belly Button in or out: Still technically in, but very flat!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, still feeling good!

Labor Signs: Not even close.
  
Wedding ring on or off: On, an still roomy!

What I miss: Laying on my back! I just want to stretch out on my back and take a nap.

What I am looking forward to: Seeing baby! I had two dreams last night where I could see baby, just not very well. I can't wait! It's so hard to picture what our little one is going to look like!

Getting ready: I've been making lists of all the things I want to get done before baby gets here. It's long. I'm starting to chip away at it, but it keeps growing!

Emotions: Pretty even right now. I've been reading and planning a lot this week, so I think I'm mostly in a rational 'figure it all out' state of mind right now.

Stupid things I have done: I think I'm doing pretty good this week.
 

Bump Day: 28 Weeks!

How Far Along: 28 Weeks!

Size of the Baby: Crazy fruit comparison: the size of an eggplant!  In real measurements: about 14.5 inches head to toe and weighs just over 2 pounds!

Maternity Clothes: Finally put on a pair of maternity pants this week {after a long day of uncomfortble-ness in a pair of unbuttoned jeans} I am now living in these pants! They are not too ugly, and they are SOOOO comfy!!! Right now comfort far out weighs the fact that my pants go just about to my boobs! Hot, I know!

Stretch marks: Nope.

Weight gain/loss: Up 13.5 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight. Baby is getting big!

 

Sleep: I've been SO restless lately! I just cant find a good spot!

Best Moment of the Week: Matt can now hear the babys heartbeat just by putting his ear to my belly! It's so cool that he can hear it, and so sweet watching him listen!

Movement: Full on belly jolting kicks have been going on! I don't know what baby is doing in there!?!

Symptoms: My back has been sore by the end of everyday lately. I chalk it up to the big belly pulling towards the front, and my seeming worse posture then ever! It's getting bad!

Food Cravings: Pizza! Which is weird, it's not something we normally eat, but it is sounding pretty good! I think I may need to look up a good gluten free pizza dough recipe soon!

Gender: We will see in June!
 

Belly Button in or out: Still technically in, but very flat!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, still feeling good!

Labor Signs: Not even close.
  
Wedding ring on or off: On, an still roomy!

What I miss: After St. Pattys day and seeing all the Guinness posts and big displays at the stores I really wanted a beer! Just a sip... I'll have to wait quite a while for that one!

What I am looking forward to: BABY! It seems like June is just around the corner! We are starting to have our midwife appointments every 2 weeks now, so it's getting closer!

Getting ready: I'm waiting for this whole nesting thing to kick it! I know there are tons of things I want to do before baby gets here, but I have ZERO drive to actually do them! Come on Nesting instincts!

Emotions: Really glad that I have such an amazing husband to go through this whole thing with! He has been so amazing and supportive of everything so far, and I know that he is going to do great with the whole birth process too!

Stupid things I have done: I've been zoning out a LOT lately. I'll start a sentence and then just stop. I'll realize it a minute later, but by then I don't even know what I was saying!
 

Bump Day: 27 Weeks!

How Far Along: 27 Weeks!

Size of the Baby: Crazy fruit comparison: the size of a head of cauliflower!  In real measurements: about 14.5 inches head to toe and weighs 2 pounds!

Maternity Clothes: I've been living in tights this week! So comfy!

Stretch marks: Nope.

Weight gain/loss: Up 12 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight. I moved into a new weight range this week! It's kinda weird to see a number on the scale that I haven't seen in years! BUT it's all baby, so I'm happy with it!

 

Sleep: Not too bad, I've even been mostly sleeping through the night. The past few nights my legs just can't get comfy though!

Best Moment of the Week: We had a beach day this week while the sun was out and I got to sun my belly! It was really nice, but it's kinda hard to layout on the beach with a big ol' belly! I had to dig a hole for my baby bump so I could lay face down. It only kinda worked. Lol!

Movement: Oh my gosh! Rib kicking is in full swing now! It's still just here and there, but it's happening way more, and it makes me jump every time!

Symptoms: My belly is starting to hit things before I do.Lol. No more squeezing through tight spots! I'm not sure this is really a symptom, but my growing belly seems to be making my but look smaller by the day! I've got serious flat butt going on right now! Okay, I never really had a butt, but it seems more noticeable now!

Food Cravings: Sweets. All kinds of sweets!

Gender: We will see in June!
 

Belly Button in or out: When I take a deep breath it is totally flat!! So weird!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, still feeling good!

Labor Signs: Not even close.
  
Wedding ring on or off: On, an still roomy!

What I miss: Coffee has made it's way into my brain again lately... I've been off it for 7 months, you'd think I'd be over it by now!

What I am looking forward to: I'm starting to get excited for my baby shower! My mom and cousin are throwing me one next month, and I'm excited to get to see everyone!

Getting ready: I think I finished the registry! I've got the basics at least!

Emotions: So happy!

Stupid things I have done: ???
 

Bump Day 25 Weeks!

How Far Along: 25 Weeks!

Size of the Baby: Crazy fruit comparison: the size of a cauliflower!  In real measurements: about 13.5 inches head to toe and weighs about a pound and a half!

Maternity Clothes: This week has been all about dresses! So comfy!

Stretch marks: Nope, and I'm hoping it stays that way.

Weight gain/loss: Up 11 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight. That means I gained 2.5 pounds this week again!!

 

Sleep: Seriously loving my big ol' pillow, it helps so much!

Best Moment of the Week: I took a surprise trip up to visit my family. No one knew I was coming, so I really got to surprise everyone!

Movement: Tons! Baby is getting some new moves now too. It's fun trying to guess what baby is doing in there!

Symptoms: My stomach is seriously growing, and my muscles are stretching and sometimes it doesn't feel so great.

Food Cravings: Not really.

Gender: We will see in June!

Belly Button in or out: In still, but it's almost flat now!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Yesterday an older lady sat next to us at lunch and her perfume just about did me in!.

Labor Signs: Not even close.
  
Wedding ring on or off: On, an still roomy!

What I miss:This week all I was missing was Matt. I took the trip alone and ended up being gone for over a week! 

What I am looking forward to: Seeing our baby! I try and think what he or she will look like, and I just can't see it... only 15ish weeks to go!

Getting ready: Nope, I need to get on the registry though.

Emotions: Excited.

Stupid things I have done: It seems like remembering words has been hard this week. I just can't quite form the right sentance anymore! lol!

A little catch up + some giveaways

Wow! I've been a little absent here lately, but for good reason.

I took a little surprise trip up to visit some family last week, and ended up being gone for over a week!

It was a little hard being away from Matt that long, but it was really great to see my family and for them to see my ever growing bump!

Nobody knew I was coming up, so I really got to surprise everyone! It was so much fun!

I also got a little surprise while I was up there!
My cousin, who's wedding I was in last year, told me she is pregnant too! I am so excited that we will be having babies so close together! They are going to be 3ish months apart, just like me and her older brother! We were really close growing up, so it will be just like we were back then!

Source: countinggraces.tumblr.com via Ameryn Marie on Pinterest

It's going to be so much fun!!!

I also came home to see that this little ol' blog has over 100,000 page views!
That was a fun little surprise!

So, now I'm catching up on emails, a bump update, and something fun you'll want to come back for in the next few days! But for now, here are some fun giveaways I'm participating in right now!

Here is one over at the cottage diaries...
a Rafflecopter giveaway

and there is another going on at eat.live.make too!

Go give those girls some love, and have a fabulous Monday!

Bump Day: 24 Weeks!

How Far Along: 24 Weeks!

Size of the Baby: Crazy fruit comparison: the size of a cantaloupe!  In real measurements: about 12 inches head to toe and just over a pound!

Maternity Clothes: I put on a pair of maternity pants the other day, but haven't worn any out of the house yet.

Stretch marks: Nope, and I'm hoping it stays that way.

Weight gain/loss: Up 8.5 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight. That means I gained 2.5 pounds this week! I guess I'm making up for the weeks of not gaining anything!

 

Sleep: Not too bad. I actually slept through the night without having to get up to go to the bathroom two nights in a row! Woot!

Best Moment of the Week: Catching a glimpse of myself in the mirror and thinking 'Oh wow! That's a big belly!'

Movement: Baby has taken up tap dancing this week. Hopefully baby keeps it up and has a full routine when they get here and we can make tons of money because we have an 'amazing tap dancing baby'!

Symptoms: My growing belly is starting to make for a sore back, but it's nothing a great back massage can't fix!

Food Cravings:Nothing really this week.

Gender: We will see in June!

 

Belly Button in or out: In, but getting more shallow!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Labor Signs: Not even close.
  
Wedding ring on or off: On, an still roomy!

What I miss:Once again, cracking my back! When Matt gets a good crack in I can't help but be jealous!

 What I am looking forward to:Being a family! It's really sinking in now that it's going to be the three of us now. I can't wait!

Getting ready: Not much going on in that department.

Emotions: Excited.

Stupid things I have done: Hmmmm... just being forgetful!