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

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

Weeks 21-23

This weekend we had the amazing privilege to attend the Special Day Assembly  in Mira Loma, CA with our not so little bump! It was a lovely event and even though by the end of the day I was exhausted and my feet were swollen (of course I was going to wear heels) it was a great and eventful Saturday. On Sunday we decided to sleep in, Daniel made me some delicious breakfast and we went to see Man of Steel. I read the importance of having little dates before the baby comes so we wanted to spend some one on one time together and it was great. 

My last visit at the doctor she told me I'm probably two weeks ahead, meaning that I've completely missed two weeks of my pregnancy and writing about. It's exciting to know we are that much closer to meeting Lucas but it's also a bit nerve raking because to be honest we haven't bought anything, YIKES! By next week I'll know with certainty how far along I am but for now here's my 21-24 week update:

Symptoms: None, Lucas has been a very well behaved baby!

Queasy/Sick: Cooking chicken!

Best Moments: Feeling how active Lucas is

Belly Button: Innie/Outie process

Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained about 10 pounds

Movements: Yes, lots of them!

Cravings: Fruits

Ring: It fits but it depends on the weather. At times it fits like a glove other times my fingers are too swollen and the ring won't fit.

Books: What to Expect when you are expecting & My Book of Biblical Stories (for Lucas)

Stretch Marks: None as of right now. I'm using this & this; they work like wonders.

Miss Anything: Being able to sleep on my stomach and to drink a tall caramel frap!

Sleep: Sleeping has been challenging and I wake up at least two to three times to accommodate myself.

How far along: Either 21 or 23 weeks

Maternity Clothes: I've only bought two dresses.

Are you showing yet: Absolutely!

My outfit

*the pictures were taken with my iPhone does the quality is bad*

dress asos: here

necklace francesca's: here

blazer & shoes were bought at a fashion store for less than $25 ea

Daniel's Outfit

shirt/suit/socks express: here

tie macy's: here

shoes aldo: here

A video that will bring tears to your eyes

I'm fully aware that my emotions are up & down most of the time and that I cry over anything. But I must say this video as done it for me. Not only did it make me cry but seeing the facial expression on the dad's as well as their genuine reaction to "feeling" the baby truly melted my heart. I honestly wished they had this here so I can have Daniel try it.