Nine, Ten - A Big, Fat Hen

--9 Weeks--

Thursday(8/29) We went to see our pediatrician since Mason hasn't been getting better. He said that we are feeding Mason to much it is running straight through him. So we cut back on feedings to 3oz again and he is doing so much better! Matt got to go to the vikings last pre-season game and sit 7 rows up!!

Friday(8/30) just hanging out in my bassinet! 

Saturday(8/31) Roesler's babysat Mason while we looked a few house, yes the secret is out, we are looking to buy a house. It may be in a few weeks, or a few months. There are many factors to if & when we buy one! We need to sell our house - I need to have a full time permanent job - and find a house that we LOVE.

Sunday(9/1) We woke up early to head to Life Light concert in Sioux Falls with the Gniffke Family! It was a beautiful - hot day, Matt & I even got burned! We did a little shopping and returned to Life Light at night to hear the Newsboys(AMAZING!!)

Monday(9/2) We went to Great Plains Zoo - it was my first time there since I was a kid and it was Matt & Mason's first time there! We had a beautiful drive home with an amazing sunset reminding us of how awesome God is! 

--10 Weeks--

Saturday(9/7) was the first time we have left Mason for a long period of time including over night, while we went to the Hansen/Harwood Wedding! Auntie Heather took good care of Mr. Mason!

Sunday(9/8) Ready to watch some more Viking football :) 

39 Weeks

How far along? 39 Weeks

Total weight gain: 31 lbs 

Maternity clothes?  Maternity Jeans, Any T-Shirts that fit, Faith Lutheran Daycare Shirts, Matt's Shirts/Shorts for lazy days!

Stretch marks? MANY!

Sleep:  Not getting very much sleep due to not being able to lay down without my groin hurting and still waking up at least 3 times a night to go to the bathroom!

Best moment this week:  Being able to spend time with the Roesler's 

Miss Anything? When sleeping was comfortable, and putting my socks on was easy

Movement: Baby still moves but hasn't been as much, they say it's because he doesn't have a lot of room to move! ;)

Food cravings:  Still oreos.

Supplements: Iron pill for my low iron and prenatal vitamins, and amoxicillin(sinus infection)

Gender prediction:  BOY! I hope so since ultra sounds have said so!!

Have you started to show yet: YES! Very big! :)

Labor Signs: Little Braxon Hicks

Symptoms: Groin hurts when I'm laying down

Belly Button in or out? Belly Button is IN!

Wedding rings on or off? Ring is on for the most part, I will take it off when my hand really starts to swell

Happy or Moody most of the time: Lately I have been super exhausted due to not getting sleep at night, but not working has it's benefits because I get to rest and take little cat naps!

Looking forward to: Meeting our little guy! :)

Extra: 42cm - 147 Heart Rate 

Homemade Baby Wipes

So I am usually not one for home remedies/homemade stuff, but being that a good friend of ours, Melissa Roelser, made these and they work just like wipes I am giving it a try! Plus, with me not working 3 weeks earlier than we thought it is saving us money.

Supplies Needed:

Plastic Container -- we had on hand however I am going to look at dollar tree tomorrow for a 2nd one!

Bounty Select a Size Paper Towels: $5.47(Walmart) -- we bought a 2 pack since we are tight on money right now, you only need 1/2 a roll for the recipe, make sure you buy regular size and not the HUGE! Next time we will be buying regular otherwise you have to add more to your recipe!

Baby Oil: $3.26(Walmart - Johnson Brand) 

Baby Wash: we had on hand from gifts given to us

Water

 All the supplies you need(I was going to use the container but then I realized the paper towels wouldn't fit inside of it! 

1. cut the paper towels in half(I had Matt do this, we used a rigid knife, next time I would use a flat knife)

2. Mix in the container:

1 tbs baby bath

1 tbs baby oil

2 cups water

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3. pull out the middle cardboard then place 1/2 roll of bounty select a size paper towels in container

4. flip upside down for about 20 minutes

5. then pull the center out and you're done!