Images To Capture From Labor & Delivery

As we prep ourselves for the big day I came across this article which recommends certain images that you should take before,during and after labor. The hospital where I'm going to deliver let's us have a total of three people in the room (including myself) I'm sure my mom will be there to partake in such an emotional & special moment, so she will be in charge of taking some of these images. 

Here's the link where I found the article: Article

Below are some examples of the images (none of these pictures are mine, please refer to the source link) 

Hospital Room--Source here

Labor-couple holding hands--Source here

ID Bracelets--Source here

Hands--Source here

Newborn--Source here

Meeting Dad-Source here

Meeting Mom- Source here

Meeting Grandparents-Source here

& then there was three-Source here

The other images it recommends are:

• Final Belly Image
• Clock Capturing Time of baby's arrival
• The Scale
• With doctors and nurses
• Going home

Weeks 32 & 33

I can't believe my due date is approaching. I've been having minor contractions and sleeping has become a bit harder but other than that Lucas has been good. I started packing the hospital bag and getting the nursery ready. I'm sure in no time I'll be holding my little baby and our lives will change forever, of course in a magnificent way.

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks Contractions, Lucas loves to push on my bladder so I use the restroom a lot, exhaustion, out of breath, and lack of sleep

Queasy/Sick: Right now nothing in particular, I get really hungry all the time :)

Best Moments: Knowing that we are so close to the due date and soon we will be holding Lucas & of course he's constant kicks & I finally got to feel his hiccups

Belly Button: Innie/Outie

Weight Gain: About 25 lbs

Movements: Lucas loves to move a lot--especially at night time

Cravings: Coconut water, rice & beans

Ring: I can still wear it unless my hands are swollen--then I only wear my wedding band

Stretch Marks: Minor ones by my belly button

Miss Anything: Sleeping on my stomach--but soon I'll miss that unique bond between Lucas and I whenever he kicks, has hiccups and moves around.

Sleep: I sleep Ok. I tend to wake up 3-4 times

Are you showing: Yes I am, many think I'm having twins

Boy/Girl: Boy

Dress: Target (on special for $19)

Shoes: Fashion store

El Baby Ñoño

Today's post is dedicated to my dear pup Ñoño.  I've had him for over five years and it was one of the best gifts I've ever received. He is a very sweet but shy dog and he was diagnosed with epilepsy. When we moved Daniel and I were beyond happy that we were able to bring him with us, that way he can start getting use to the new place as well as the fact that we are expecting a baby.  But anyway my story as a point. When I got home yesterday one of my neighbors told me she saw Ñoño outside. She tried going after him but he got scared and ran. He got hit by a car, rolled on the street and ran towards the train tracks. She went after him but was not able to catch him. I tried my best to be calm about the situation because any stress causes contractions but I was not that successful. I started crying and thinking about my poor Ñoño getting hit, rolling on the street, running around and being scared. I called animal control to see if anyone had picked him up but they didn't have record of him. It was honestly one of the saddest situations I've been in because I love this dog so much. 

My concern was not knowing how hurt he was and if he was even alive, that honestly broke my heart. The neighbors were kind enough to go look for him and I thank them dearly for doing that.  I called Daniel, my mom, animal control crying. About 20 minutes later I received a phone call from a girl saying she had found my dog. Aside from the tremendous relief I felt I was also concerned how hurt he was. To my surprise she said he looked GREAT just very tired. I went to pick him up and sure enough he looked exhausted.  We gave him a bath and put him in his bed. He seems to be doing better but I'm sure he is still tired, scared and sore.  I'm just happy to have him back and to know that he is doing well.

                                                                             

Week 31 & Sneak Peek of the Nursery

Week 31 has been a busy one--from the three hour glucose tolerance exam, doctor appointments, meeting up with pediatricians and painting the nursery--we've been busy bees. The glucose exam was excruciating, I arrived at 8:30 a.m. and that's when the poking started. I didn't leave till 11:40 and I have to wait 3-5 days for the results.  I'm hoping everything comes out Ok otherwise I would have to meet with a dietitian and see what they recommend.  I've never had diabetes but I'm aware that some women do get gestational diabetes during their pregnancy and my biggest concern is passing it to Lucas. I'm hoping & praying for the best.

Here is my 31 week update:

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks & using the restroom A LOT!

Queasy/Sick: Nothing in particular

Best Moments: Feeling Lucas move and painting the nursery (even though I didn't paint at all but seeing the final product made me very happy)

Belly Button: Innie/Outtie

Weight Gain/Loss: I currently weight 140 lbs so I've gained 26 lbs

Movements: A lot of them

Cravings: Coconut water

Ring: I still wear it but it all depends whether or not my fingers get swollen

Stretch Marks: I actually got some minor ones close to my belly button. I'm using this & this. My sister was sweet enough to tell me "that every stretch mark I see is a testament to how much I love Lucas" <3 Isn't she the sweetest.

Miss Anything: At this moment I don't miss anything--because once he is born I will miss feeling the adorable kicks and movements & taking him with me to work and everywhere I go.

Sleep: It's becoming hard to get out of bed every time I need to use the restroom (Daniel says I look like a turtle turned upside down LOL)

How far along: 31 weeks (I'm currently 32 but I'm doing this update a week behind)

Maternity Clothes: None

Are you showing yet: Oh yes I am!

Boy or girl: Still a boy :)

Please disregard my crazy curly hair!

Here's a sneak peek to the nursery. I'm still in the process of decorating it but at least the painting part is done. I would like to thank JC and Laura Herrera for their amazing help.  JC works with Advance Custom Paint and he meant business when he painted the nursery. His level of professionalism was amazing and I would recommend him in a heart beat.  Daniel and I are beyond grateful for what they did and we are beyond happy with the outcome.  

Before Images

After Images

Measuring time!

                                       

This is what ñoño and I did while everyone else was painting--we supervised :)

Final product--I will most more pics once the nursery it's done

Color for the nursery: Sweet Baby Boy & Swan White

Week 30

I'm 10 weeks away from my due date and I honestly can't believe it, amazing how time flies! I love the fact that right now I can take Lucas with me at all times but soon he will be joining us and this little guy will bring so much happiness to our family. 

We went to the District Convention in Long Beach this weekend and we had a wonderful time (below are some pics)

Symptoms: Swollen feet and hands, lack of sleep and brain fog pregnancy--I seem to forget everything!

Queasy/Sick: Soy milk

Belly Button: Innie/Outie

Weight Gain: 20 lbs

Movements: A lot of them

Cravings: Fruits & chocolate cake, ugh! :)

Wedding Ring: Still fits

Stretch Marks: None, just the linea nigra

Miss Anything: Sleeping! zzZzZ

How far along: 30 weeks

Boy or Girl: BOY :)

Are you showing: Yes I am!

I would also like to congratulate my fellow soon to be mom Kat on finding out she's having a boy! I'm beyond happy for you.

District Convention & belly rub (we were feeling Lucas kick) <3

With my two babies

Hubs and I 

With the Soler's--who are also expecting a little boy

Bellies! 

Dinner after the asamblea!! YUMM!!