274 Days [39 Weeks 1 Day]

Maya Riley Szmyglewska

There she is, in all her glory.

In just a few more days, she will be out in the open air, breathing on her own.  Relying on her father and I to take care of her every need.  She will be so helpless and yet so happy and perfect.  We can't wait to snuggle her in our arms.

How Far Along:

  39 Weeks

Total Weight Gain:

  23 pounds :)

Maternity Clothes:

None! This pregnancy I made sure to keep it fun and NOT frumpy :)

Stretch Marks:

Supposedly I have ONE on the under side of my belly that Rafal pointed out last night, but I said that if I can't see it, it doesn't count [hehe]

Sleep:

Well, I am sleeping better than I had been.  Not as much heart burn as I was having for awhile there.  Still fairly tired throughout most of my day though.

Best Moment This Week:

Getting to watch my sister's and brother's face as they felt Maya move in my belly :)

Miss Anything?

Being able to really tie my own shoes, this is getting ridiculous.

Movement:

All the time, I really don't remember Dylan moving this much!

Food Cravings:

COOKIES!!!!!

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:

Not a single thing I can think of!

Gender:

GIRL!!! Baby Maya Riley <3

Labor Signs:

Where do I begin? Been having daily contractions since about 37 Weeks.  About two an hour.  Although they don't seem to be doing any thing exciting where my cervix is concerned.  I am still not dilated at all.  I am however, 50% effaced and lost my mucous plug yesterday afternoon.

Symptoms:

I actually have had quite a bit of energy as of lately, which is great!

Belly Button In or Out:

Totally an OUTTIE!

Happy or Moody Lately:

Clingy and Whimpering [lol] I just want to snuggle and lay around.  I want to clean, but not alone... That's it, I just don't want to be alone.  I am VERY happy, not sad or moody, just clingy.

Looking Forward To:

Finally getting to see what our beautiful baby girl looks like :) and WHO she looks like!  I bet she looks like her daddy <3  I can't wait to see her!!

252 Days [36 Weeks]

How Far Along:

  36 Weeks

Total Weight Gain:

17.5 pounds :)

Maternity Clothes:

Still no "maternity" clothes, although I do enjoy my sweats a bit more these days!

Stretch Marks:

I really hope not, but I think I might have a few on the underside of my belly that I can't see...

Sleep:

Not very much at night, more during the day.

Best Moment This Week:

We are buying a mini-van tomorrow!!

Miss Anything?

I miss everything about not being pregnant.  You know like, just getting out of bed easily in the morning.

Movement:

Continuously!

Food Cravings:

Sugar *sigh*

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:

Nada!!!

Gender:

GIRL!!! Baby Maya Riley <3

Labor Signs:

Still having continual contractions daily, about 8-15 a day at this point.  They hurt, they are strong, they wrap around to my back.  Every time I have one, I silently pray that another one will come along with in 10 minutes, but not yet.

Symptoms:

I'm pregnant. I waddle. I cry. I bitch and moan.

Belly Button In or Out:

OUT!!! :)

Happy or Moody Lately:

Loving Life <3

Looking Forward To:

Adding the newest member of our already perfect family into the big picture.  She is SO loved already.  Can't wait to snuggle her and smell her sweet baby smell.

227 Days [32 Weeks 3 Days]

So... I am feeling quite

HUGE

today.

Last night was the first time in about 3 weeks that I have painted my nails, and toes, and let's just say.. it was NO easy task!  It may have been the last time I attempt this until Maya is here.  I may have to go get pedicure's here on out.  Oh darn.  Being pampered sucks.  

[hehe]

I wanted to make sure I posted my answers to the questions I have been doing on here, and since I haven't lately, here you go:

How Far Along:

  32 Weeks

Total Weight Gain:

13.5 pounds :)

Maternity Clothes:

Haven't bought any, they aren't very attractive... LOTS of sun dresses and bikini's though!

Stretch Marks:

I am itchy BUT using LOTS of cocoa butter to keep my skin moisturized!

Sleep:

Sleep?  Whats sleep?  I am very uncomfortable when I lay down at night, although I do seem to get enough sleep.

Best Moment This Week:

Just knowing how big she is now and watching her move inside of me, its mind-blowing.

Miss Anything?

Being able to go out, but then again, I never really go out anyways.  Its a fantasy in my head LOL

Movement:

Continuously!

Food Cravings:

Shirley Temples <3

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:

Thankfully nothing lately!!

Gender:

GIRL!!! Baby Maya Riley <3

Labor Signs:

At 30 Weeks and 6 Days we went to the hospital due to me having contractions.  I was given a bunch of shots to stop the contractions and keep her inside!  I was 30% effaced but showed no signs of dilating [thankfully] so I was sent home!  I still have a few braxton hicks a day, but thankfully nothing too bad.

Symptoms:

PAIN!  She is in my ribs and I am always sore these days.  My tail bone hurts when I stand to long, my feet start to hurt if I sit too long.  I have to pee every 10 minutes and when I run to the bathroom I am lucky if two drops come out! hahaha

Belly Button In or Out:

Well its flat at this point!

Happy or Moody Lately:

Loving Life <3

Looking Forward To:

Holding our new little Princess and snuggling and kissing her all over!

[I need to get a good camera, I will be taking LOTS of photos once she gets here....]

178 Days [25 Weeks 3 Days]

Holy COW I am 25 Weeks!!

How Far Along:

  25 Weeks!!

Total Weight Gain:

I have ONLY gained 2pounds at this point!! Pre-baby weight was 139!!

Maternity Clothes:

I am wearing lots of flowing dresses :)

Stretch Marks:

I am itchy BUT using LOTS of cocoa butter to keep my skin moisturized!

Sleep:

I am always tired, I get about 6 hours of straight sleep at night and then about 3 hours of off and on napping throughout the day.  I am uncomfy at night and toss and turn.  My hips fall asleep which ever side I lay on and it drives me bananas!

Best Moment This Week:

Dylan FINALLY got to feel baby Maya kick today! She kicked his hand HARD too!

Miss Anything?

Feeling fit and sexy.  I look in the mirror and love what I am creating but as my belly gets lower and buldgier (lol)

Movement:

All day long! I can tell when she's sleeping now.. its so neat!

Food Cravings:

Nothing out of the normal these days, I don't have a HUGE appetite, but I do eat breakfast every morning which isn't a normal Sara thing

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:

Thankfully nothing lately!!

Gender:

GIRL!!! Baby Maya Riley <3

Labor Signs:

Just more Braxton Hicks :) Weee!!

Symptoms:

Exhausted all the time.  Can't get comfortable at night.

Belly Button In or Out:

Still an innie.. but practically flat at this point, maybe be poking out by next week or so!

Happy or Moody Lately:

Loving Life <3

Looking Forward To:

Feeling more active again!!!

154 Days [22 Weeks]

Holy COW I am 22 Weeks!!

How Far Along:

  22 Weeks!!

Total Weight Gain:

I have made it to my pre-baby weight, and am back at 139!

Maternity Clothes:

I hardly look pregnant, but I am wearing lots of flowing dresses :)

Stretch Marks:

Hoping for NONE!

Sleep:

Sleeping a LOT these days.  Naps during the day and 8+ hours at night!

Best Moment This Week:

Baby Maya had the hiccups last night for a little while :)

Miss Anything?

Going out and being able to drink if I want

Movement:

All day long! I can tell when she's sleeping now.. its so neat!

Food Cravings:

FRUIT! Oh and PB&J!!

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:

Hmm.. Not really. Dog poop! haha

Gender:

GIRL!!! Baby Maya Riley <3

Labor Signs:

Dealing with braxton hicks... fun!

Symptoms:

Exhausted all the time.  Can't get comfortable at night.

Belly Button In or Out:

Still an innie, had to take out my belly button ring though and switch it for a smaller eye brow ring to keep the hole.  The belly button ring kept wiggling free!

Happy or Moody Lately:

Happy!!!!

Looking Forward To:

Feeling more active again!!!

We will be taking a new weekly picture tonight :) I am excited!

God is so good!!  I am STILL in denial that He has blessed me with my baby girl!! Can not wait to hold her and snuggle her and smell her sweet baby smell!

141 Days [20 Weeks 1 Day]

Can not believe I have been absent from blogging for almost three whole months, I feel awfully horrible about it.  I told myself today, I am going to MAKE time, every day, even if only 10 minutes to blog again.  I have missed you my blog.

In other news!!

We are 20 Weeks!  Almost half way there!! With our sweet baby

GIRL!

I can't believe it.  I mean we always knew we would have a girl, and we knew when we found out I was pregnant that she, well she was a SHE.  Now we know for sure and its an amazing feeling.

God is so good to me and my family <3

 March 30th at the Pool with Dylan!

How Far Along:

  20 Weeks 1 Day

Total Weight Gain:

I was 140lbs before baby, and lost 13 pounds total.  I am back to 136 as of yesterday though!

Maternity Clothes:

I still don't even hardly look pregnant!

Stretch Marks:

Not at all, but I am taking much better care of myself this time around.  I got quite a few on my hips with Dylan, and I learned my lesson, don't scratch the itch!

Sleep:

Still an insomniac.

Best Moment This Week:

Had a great week!  Went and spent all day Sunday at the Zoo with my family!

Miss Anything?

Margaritas <3

Movement:

YES! Lots! I felt her on March 1st for the first time!

Food Cravings:

Fruit and Cookies... and red meat.

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:

Not really.... boogers! haha

Gender:

GIRL!!! Baby Maya Riley <3

Labor Signs:

Braxton Hicks started about two weeks ago.... ugh.

Symptoms:

Exhausted still, and severe insomnia...

Belly Button In or Out:

Still an innie, with my belly button ring still in it.

Happy or Moody Lately:

Happy and Moody! haha

Looking Forward To:

Feeling more active again!!!

Day 103 [Week 9 Day 5]

Can NOT believe how sick this little grape baby has been making me!!!

I have been

MISERABLE

I know, hard to believe, considering my first 3 weeks I was doing so great.  I have been severely bed ridden with this ridiculous thing they call "morning sickness" which doesn't strike in the morning, it is an evil, evil demon that can hit you any time, any where.  It is relentless!  Embarrassing, horrifyingly disgusting, and a diet all in one.  

So far in my pregnancy of this sweet little grape I have LOST 10 pounds!!  Yes, I said "lost" and not "gained".  This is a big problem, well not exactly, I mean, I am not harming said grape baby by losing this weight.  Little baby grape is still getting the nutrients he/she needs, I however, am not.  So the vitamins have been increased as well as the water consumption.

Yesterday we went to our first Baby Doctor appointment, and met Dr Ancheta, our baby doctor.  He is just like Ken Jeong, the goofy doctor at the end of Knocked Up::

In fact, the doctor said yesterday, "So this little baby will be around the beginning of August, is that going to work for you?" Well, let me check my calendar quick sir.  

[haha]

I loved him, he cracked me up.  Anyone who can make me laugh through a pap smear is a trooper and a great doctor in MY book!  So I look forward to our journey with this crazy doc.

I follow a great mommy blog about her and her pregnancy with her baby girl Garvin.  I stole this little group of questions from her, because I love them so much:

How Far Along:

9 Weeks 5 Days

Total Weight Gain:

Lost 10pounds, so will I consider my weight gain from my original 140lbs or from my 130lbs where I am now?

Maternity Clothes:

No way girlfriend, not yet at least... I hope I get to last a few more months.

Stretch Marks:

Not at all, but I am taking much better care of myself this time around.  I got quite a few on my hips with Dylan, and I learned my lesson, don't scratch the itch!

Sleep:

Well, I hadn't been sleeping at all.  Now thanks to my doctor and my new medicine, I am sleeping much better!

Best Moment This Week:

Feeling like dancing today!!

Miss Anything?

Being able to have a drink, going out and shaking my booty, and well... SUSHI <3

Movement:

Not yet, with Dylan I didn't feel it until about 5 months.

Food Cravings:

Fruit, preferably watermelon and strawberries... OH and red grapes <3

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:

Everything meaty.

Gender:

unknown yet, I truly feel it is my baby girl... BUT if it isn't I won't be disappointed at all!

Labor Signs:

thank God not yet.

Symptoms:

Nausea, Indigestion, Low Fever, Insomnia, Food Aversions and Cravings.

Belly Button In or Out:

Still my cute little innie, with my belly button ring still in.  I will keep it in until it starts poking out.

Happy or Moody Lately:

A little bit of both.

Looking Forward To:

Being over with all the first trimester funkies, ready to get back into my Yoga routine, and playing some tennis.  I miss being active and I can't wait to get back outdoors!

Beach here we come!!

Day 86 [Week 7 Day 2]

So here we are, Monday after Christmas.  Remember as a child getting two weeks off of school and how magical those two weeks always turned out to be?  Maybe you were stuck with family and pretending to hate every minute of it, but deep down you knew you were thankful that people cared.  That your family loved you and cherished you.  So many don't get that comfort.  So many don't get kisses and hugs, let alone presents at the holidays.  So when you are feeling let down as an adult and remembering what Christmas used to be, know that you are still loved, no matter where you are and who you are with.  I love you!  God loves you!

My Christmas wasn't like years before, this year it honestly didn't feel like Christmas at all, but more or less a large intimate gathering of family and friends. Thirteen of us total on Christmas Eve enjoyed delicious food prepared by both a Polish family and a Brazilian family.  Not to mention the few American dishes thrown in there too, can't forget the potato salad!! It was an amazing sensation for your tongue, all of the different flavors combined wonderfully.  My favorite though, was the Beet Soup [barszcz czerwony], and floating in the soup were some handmade pierogi's, made by yours truly and Babcia.  They were spectacular!  Filled with wild mushrooms and cabbage, hands down the tastiest delight ever!  Lots of pie's and cake's were soon to follow, not to mention the overflowing of the vino!  I drank delicious SPARKLING White Grape Juice while everyone else indulged in the holiday booze!  Watching everyone loosen up and get sillier as the night wore on was so much fun!

As week 7 is well underway I have not too much new information to report other than our baby is now the size of a lentil!  Tiny little arms and legs are forming and by the end of this week there will be a baby heart beat in my belly!  Daddy is so excited it amazes me everyday.  Last night he got teary eyed talking about it to me, how amazing it is and how lucky he is that I am the mother of two children for him!  I feel blessed to know he feels so strongly about this, that he feels so much joy.

2012

Will be a year full of amazing things, and here is my main list of things to do... in a kind of spastic order!

Completing 50 Credit Hours towards my BS Degree!!

Purchasing our FIRST home!!

Having a HEALTHY and HAPPY baby girl... or boy!

Moving into a HOME!

Getting our urban farm started with chicks and goats!!

Getting an online job to supplement our income!!

Spending more time with immediate family, at least twice a month!!

Learning more patience and acceptance.

Learning a NEW Polish tradition every month!

I can't believe how wonderfully that all sounds as I type it out.  We are going to be having a baby soon and that still just blows my mind!  I can already see, even though no one else really can, a tiny teeny little pooch that will soon be a baby bump.  Its like the very beginning of telling my self to STOP sucking in.  SO now that I am finally coming to terms with it, there is a tiny little spot under my belly button that sticks out a little farther than the rest.  I am so excited!

So Far For Week 7::

Symptoms:

Lots of mood swings, and exhaustion.  I am always tired and get really cranky by about 10pm.

Cravings:

Nothing exactly specific as of yet, although I do love me some soup, and that's a new one! So I will say soup and jalapeno grilled cheese sammichs!

Fun Notes:

It is no longer a secret! Everyone knows about the future baby Ski <3

Everyone is VERY supportive and even excited about our next journey in life!

Rafal is more happy and excited than I ever anticipated and it just makes ME even more excited! 

Not So Fun Notes:

I wouldn't say its morning sickness exactly but I do tend to have some unpleasent stomach upsets through out my days.

I can't eat very much at any given time without feeling like I am making myself sick.  As in, two pieces of bread is about my limit before I feel too full.  BUT at the same time I eat more frequently, I would say its an every 2 hour kind of thing.  I need a small bowl of oatmeal or a granola bar throughout the day.