Week 35 - Maternity Pics!

On Sunday we had the privilege of having our friend Tracey take beautiful maternity pictures in downtown Sacramento. She had such cute ideas, and set up a little picnic for us with some spaghetti and "Prego" sauce! Too cute! The sock monkey in some of the pictures belongs to Daniel, from when he was little - so it definitely added some special memories to the pictures. I love all of the pictures so much, they are such sweet memories of my first pregnancy and I can't wait to share them with our little friend someday! My heart overflows with thankfulness to the Lord for blessing me and Daniel with the beautiful gift of pregnancy...Glory to Him forever. 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Week 33

Holy moley! 33 weeks down, 7 weeks (if I last that long) to go! All is well with Baby Redmond! We are getting super excited, but I'm not gonna lie - the nerves are starting to set in, for both me and Daniel :)

We had our first birthing class with UC Davis on January 21st and it was pretty interesting to say the least! We have another class this Saturday and then we are all done. It was great to get educated about the labor/birth process, but I think some of the stuff we learned freaked poor Daniel out. Heehee!

No matter what we decide for the "birth plan", I know that God's plan is better and it's already in place, which is such an amazing feeling of relief  - to know that we are NOT in control! I have to remind myself constantly to pray, pray, pray and to try and turn every worry into worship! Now the tricky part will be putting my faith into action during contractions...

I've been a good girl and have been trying to do my pregnancy workout DVD everyday. It's a work out specifically designed for the 3rd trimester - so it gets my blood pumping, but they take everything nice and slow...which is good for me because I'm a lot slower than I'm used to being these days! The days of getting up and running 3-4 miles at the track feel far behind me :)  

33&1/2 Weeks and getting big!!

How far along? 33 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 25+ pounds since the very first Dr. visit! YIKES!
Maternity clothes? Leggings and maternity jeans!
Sleep:  Adios sleep! It was nice to know ya!
Best moment this week: Adding tons of great things to our registry, with the help of the wonderful Carly Gomez!

Movement: Always...and always in my ribs! My poor ribs are taking a beating!

Food cravings: Chipotle, Chipotle and then more Chipotle. Thank God we don't live near one!

Anything making you queasy or sick: No red meat for me! Puke!
Gender prediction: No clue
Labor Signs: No, a few Braxton Hicks, but not very often.

Belly Button in or out? Half way out!
Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, anxious, tired, moody - all over the place!
Weekly Wisdom: Life is so much easier when I:

A) Obey God 

B) Let Him have full authority over every aspect of my life - from my thoughts, to my actions and my words, my marriage, to finding a house and the baby!
Milestones: ALL of my Doctors appoints are booked up until the due date!