35 week bumpdate and a babymoon!

How far along? Today we are 36 weeks along- full term! On 4/29/13 we were 35 weeks

Baby Size: Baby Colin is the size of a cantaloupe

Total weight gain: Lets call it 24 pounds. It varies every day based on water retention- I'm all puffy in my hands and feet now

Maternity clothes? I'm all over the place still- loving non maternity maxi dresses, yoga pants and long and lean tank tops from target (see above!). I am wearing all maternity work bottoms (skirts and pants) and mostly maternity tops as well.  

Stretch marks? Prayers to the stretch mark gods daily. I still have those red marks on my hips but I am confident they will fade after Colin comes. 

Sleep: lets just say sleep is difficult now-a-days. The universe is prepping me for mommyhood, I'm sure.

Best moment this week: Our baby moon this past weekend was amazing. We had such an amazing time. I am seriously in love with my amazing husband. Below are a few pictures from our beach getaway.

Miss Anything? Same as the past few weeks...feeling like a normal person, lol. However, I am so thankful for such a smooth pregnancy and to be growing this beautiful baby boy. 

Movement: Still movin' and groovin' a ton!

Food cravings: Nothing in particular- typical diet

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Gender: BOY!!

Labor Signs: Nope- not yet. At last week's doctors appointment we weren't dilated or effaced at all. In fact, they want to start me on primrose oil to get the ball rolling. My belly majorly dropped this past weekend- I can tell a difference from Monday's picture to the pictures from the beach. :)  

Symptoms:  Back stiffness, swollen hands and feet, lack of sleep and belly pressure. 

Belly Button in or out? I'm an outie now! I miss my cute little belly button. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: Overall I'm in a great mood and excited to meet our little man!  

Looking forward to: Meeting our son and my husband's graduation this Thursday!

Renewed, Refreshed, Revived!

We are back from vacay. Our week at the beach was perfect.



We enjoyed the scenery..

We played in the sand and the pool...

We dressed up for dinners... 

We enjoyed the beach...

We explored the new casino...

We enjoyed each other's company...

Overall, it was a great vacation with my family and friends! Looking forward to a relaxing August!

Hope everyone had as great of a week last week! Back to the grind this week- kickboxing, thesis writing and taking on new challenges at work.

Cheers!

Caitlin

P.S. Happy 5 year anniversary to my hubs! Even though we have a new anniversary, I still love to remember our first date. <3

Friday's Letters & A Vegas iphone picture dump

Happy Friday Party Animals! I am lovin' the Friday Letters link up going on on Ashley's blog so I decided to join in!

Dear Blog: I am so sorry I'm a slacker. I have the best intentions and really promise to post at least once a week, twice if I'm feelin sassy! Please forgive me.

Dear really big & scary spider hiding in my kitchen: I really hope you have passed away since Wednesday. You are a fast mover and I wish I had the chance to squish you. Please do not bite my toy poodle, he'd surely get sick! P.S. thank you for motivating my husband to organize everything in sight!

Dear Husband: I am very impressed! Thank you for shocking the hell out of me cleaning and organizing the pantry and garage in an effort to hunt for Scary Spider. You rock when your on a mission.

Dear Work: I am so in love with you. I couldn't ask for a better job/boss/partner. You really are just the career move I needed. You make me happy.

Dear Weekend: I can't wait to meet you! I am excited for all of the friends, family and the BBQ you will deliver come 5 O'clock.

Dear Body: I am not sorry for beating you up this week. However, as I warned you, I will be keeping up with the 5x per week workouts including three two a days for the next 10 weeks. Love ya!

At long last- here is our Vegas trip in pictures!

Our hotel- the Stratosphere and a picture from the plane of the snow capped mountains

In side the MGM, a pic of the Balagio and dirty dirties at the sky bar

Brother's 21st birthday night! A dinner at the "Top of the World" followed by clubbing at the Venetian.

The boys and Absinth! Such an exciting show!

Pool and party time!

Vegas was such a great time!! We all had a blast and look forward to our next vacation together in a few short weeks! Happy 21st baby bro!

Cheers!
Caitlin