I did it!

I made it through my first (very pregnant) week of school!! It wasnt nearly as hard as I thought it was going to be, but it wasn't easy.

I did have a few ugly comment from parents on meet the teacher night about me being pregnant,but I didnt let that get to me.

-There were no meltdowns until Thursday from a little friend who can not seem to do what I ask him to do.

-Everyone got home the right way.

-I actually started teaching on the 2nd day of school.

- I handled the "I want my mommy" , and "When is lunch?" very well

-My feet only swell up once on Monday ( I think it was because I had on tennies)

- I feel very prepared and organized so far!!!

Overall it was a good week. I went to bed at 8:00 on MOST night and Friday I feel asleep as soon as I got home.

7 more weeks of teaching and MADDIE WILL BE HERE!!!!!!!!!!

I cant sleep.

Madison likes to try out her gymnastic skills at 3am and I cant sleep through it! I know it was coming. I just didnt know it would be the weekend before school started. I think my new bedtime is 8:00.

29 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 29 Weeks

Size of baby: Our last ultrasound Madison was 2.2 pounds..and 14 1/2 inches long!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: up by 20. :( My doctor thinks I'm a fatty.
Maternity Clothes: Yes-all maternity clothes except for some dresses. I had to go yesterday and buy more maternity clothes because some of my pants do not fit. :(
Gender: Girl!
Movement: Yes, she is moving all the time! My stomach jumps all the time, its fun! She has starting to kick me in my ribs.
Sleep: Acid Reflux has come back with a vengeance. I usally get woken up from the fiery pit that's in my throat. Sometimes I wake up saying either I eat 2 tums or puke. Not so much fun. I am for sure getting my calcium!
Symptoms: Crazy dreams, heartburn and reflux, hot flashes/always hot!!!!!
What I miss: Being cold. I used to always be cold or cool. Our "new" school is sooooo hot. Its going to be a fun 9 weeks.

Cravings: Nothing really. I cant eat to much or I feel like my stomach is going to split open.
Best Moment this week: Knowing I can take Madison with me back to work. :)
What I am looking forward to: Getting to 30 weeks. I dont know why. I guess most of it's downhill after 30 weeks.

This week I really look pregnant and I feel HUGE!! I forgot to take a picture today but Ill try tomorrow. I also started work on Monday and let me tell me how tiring working is. The kiddos havent even come back yet! Next week I am going to be VERY tired, but I can do this. I know I can. I just keep telling my self that.

My birthday is in 2 weeks!! WOOHOO. I am excited I get to spend my birthday with my baby in my tummy. Madison can help me eat all of my birthday yummies.

Speaking of food. This past week my doctor told me I am gaining to much weight. I lost 10 pound in the beginning so naturally I am going to gain it back. Well I have gained 20 so my doctor is saying I have gained 30. I am not really feeling good about my weight these days. So, I refuse to get on the scale. I know it all necessary for Maddie, but it hurts to see that number.

Also my belly button is starting to try and poke out. I never thought I would have an outie but it looks like I am. Its getting very shallow and it kinda hurts. I guess the pain is from my piercing getting stretched?

Random thoughts...

I think I have a gymnast in my tummy. Madison has been doing cartwheels in my tummy. My mom thinks she is going to be a lazy baby. Every time I feel her move my mom puts her hand on my tummy and then she stops. I guess she is a one flip type girl.

I cant believe I am going to be 28 weeks next week. In my 3rd trimester. WOW!!! I am finally kinda starting to look pregnant.

School is going to start back soon and I'm not really looking forward to that. I hope I can tolerate the smells of the cafeteria, and the smell of the kids after recess. I am so tired now I really hope that I can make it through the day!!!

I am starting to swell!! I am not sure if it from this Texas heat or what! I tried to wear my wedding rings yesterday and that was a bad idea. I almost got my wedding band STUCK!!! I yanked and pulled and it finally came off and bruised my finger. No more rings for me :
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27 weeks!!!

1 more week till I'm in the 3rd trimester!!!

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 27 Weeks
Size of baby: Our last ultrasound Madison was 2.2 pounds..and 14 1/2 inches long!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 16 pounds last time I checked
Maternity Clothes: Yes-all maternity clothes except for dresses.
Gender: Girl!
Movement: Yes, she is moving all the time! My stomach jumps all the time its fun!
Sleep: I sleep well. I wake up 2-3 times a night to use the restroom. Sometimes I wake up with bad acid reflux and its not so fun..but at least I can go back to sleep.
Symptoms: Crazy dreams, heartburn and reflux, hot flashes/always hot (Oh how I love summer).
What I miss: Going to the mall and buying regular clothes.

Cravings: This week grapes, chocolate chip cookies, and pickles.
Best Moment this week: Seeing Madison on the u/s!!!

What I am looking forward to: My 4D U/S next Friday!!!

It's that time again...

To start getting ready for school to start. Yes, I said it.

I am honestly not looking forward to going back to work. I have been so tired lately. How am I ever going to be able to take care of 22 five year olds when I can barely stay awake?


I just keep telling my self I only have about 9 weeks until I go on maternity leave. I can do this!!

I went up to school on Thursday and started putting my classroom back together. After about 2 hours I was exhausted and ready to go, but I stuck it out and got about half of my room put up. I am going to go back tomorrow and Tuesday and I should be done!

On to my 5th year of teaching.