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 

Matt's 1st Father's Day

Even though baby Speiser isn't here yet, Matt is already an amazing daddy. However, it's not fun being tight on money when holidays or special occasions come around. Thanks to pinterest I made him two gifts he really likes for under $10 dollars($9.97 to be exact!)

Dollar Store: $5.35 for the blue bucket, glass jar, and 3 packages of reese's pieces.

Treasured Times: $4.62 for the ribbon, paper(for the puzzle pieces and letters) and using their cricut machine.

I thought the idea of "Daddy, we love you to pieces" was super cute and he loves chocolate so it was great! And the Patriots bucket is for drinks this summer for around the campfire or even just sitting outside! 

Even the smallest gifts mean the most to someone!

38 Weeks

How far along? 38 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:  Starting to get very uncomfortable, I can't 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:  Meeting with our Doula for the 2nd time and being able to relax

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, we just bought some so I am looking forward to having them, that's if I can keep them hidden from Matt ;)

Supplements: Iron pill for my low iron and prenatal vitamins, ear drops 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: I'm happy for the most part! 

Looking forward to: Meeting our little guy! :)

Extra: 40cm - 9lbs 12oz - 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!