31 Weeks & 2 Days

Coming up on the 8 month mark, and feeling as though I should be coming up on week 40! I am sure all of you ladies, that have been on my shoes can relate! In my fathers words " I don't think you are gonna make it to October"...even though I have told him that comments like these rate on the "top 5 things not say to a pregnant lady", he continues to tell me this! I am feeling pretty good, my ribs are always soar by the end of the day, and my feet are looking more like clubs these days, but over all I have had a pretty good pregnancy, I can't complain. Baby had the hicups the first time, when we were on vacation in Cannon Beach...pretty wild, I was trying to take a nap and had a hard time due to the baby's hicups! Baby is moving like crazy, and usually decides to be most active in the middle of the night...on my bladder! That is one thing I will not miss, the 3-5 trips to the toilet at night! Can't wait to meet baby! We have a check up coming up on the 19th, I will let you know how it goes!

28 Weeks, 2 days pregnant...

Today I had my monthly check up...had to drink that syrup they make you drink to test you for being diabetic. Tasted like flat pop and gave me heart burn (but then again what doesn't give me heart burn these days!). Baby seemed to enjoy the sugar filled drink, started dancing and kept dancing for quite some time. Babies heart rate was still in the 140's, so still giving no clues as to what we are having! Still feeling pretty well, other then the normal "aches and pains" that come along with heading into the 3rd trimester. I have noticed that the fatigue has returned, similar to the 1st trimester.
I had a great Birthday with family and friends, and managed to score a new camera! Just in time for Baby Paddock!

July 3rd, 2008 - Baby Kaitlyn arrived!

Last week I was able to witness my girlfriend, Gina's natural waterbirth at the Birthing Inn, which is what I am shooting for. We also share the same midwife, so it was nice to see her in action and gives me such comfort knowing I am in her care. It was such an awsome experience, and helps me get into the mental mind set I need for the near future!!! Gina did awsome, giving birth just before the 4th to beautiful baby Kaitlyn...weighing in at a tiny 6 pounds, 15oz. Too bad you can't see her in this picture...she is so cute! I can only hope that I am blessed with a tiny one, but something tells me I won't be so lucky!

Baby Paddock seems to be moving more (if that is possible) these days. Sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night, I swear it feels like baby is tap dancing in there!

25 Weeks & Growing By The Second!

Since Kristal requested a "belly picture" on her last comment, I thought I would post one...as the title says, I feel like I am growing by the second! We finally are getting the sun, but I guess I should be careful what I wish for! The heat has been making my feet swell a bit, and makes me a little more uncomfortable, but it's not too bad. I have noticed that when I am on my feet all day (cleaning the house)my feet are killing me, and when I am sitting all day (at work) my back kills me! Overall I am still feeling really good, just tend to get soar if I do one thing for too long. Baby likes to put on a "dancing show" in my belly for Cedar and I to watch, which never gets old! It has been really cool to be able to finally share our little "dancer" with each other and our family & friends! At my last check up, baby's heart rate was mid to high 140's, which is in the "in between" when it comes to trying to determine boy or girl....so baby is not giving any clues!

Grandpa & Grandma Maybee's 60th Wedding Anniversary

This last weekend we all went up to Port Angeles to celebrate our grandparents 60th Wedding Anniversary....looks like we are shy one sister-in-law...any takers?! Just kidding Josh, I love you! We had a great time, and it was so good to see all the Aunts/Uncles, and cousins!At 24 weeks pregnant, all the extended family were pretty suprised to see my growing belly, and wanted to make sure we weren't expecting twins!!! Believe me, there is only one, and all of a sudden he/she decided to start growing! I had a check up on Monday, and my belly is measuring at 26 weeks pregnant....my sweet midwife assures me I am simply going through one of my "growing spurts". Lets hope so!!! The nightmares of having a 10 pound baby are starting to scare me! Sorry about the blurry picture...it was the best one we had!

23 Weeks, 2 Days Prego!

23 Weeks, 2 days and counting! Feel as though my tummy has tripled in size these last couple weeks! I am still feeling really good, although my lower back has started to bother me a bit. My feet have started to "swell" and I found a spider vein on my right leg the other day which I freaked out about, but the more I talk to people the more normal it sounds. Baby has noticeable "awake" and "sleep" habits....usually pretty active between 9:00ish to about 10:00 or so in the morning, and then again later after dinner. I can expect a kick or two randomly throughout the day, but those two times are ones I can usually plan on happening daily! It is so exciting to be able to feel this little baby actually growing inside me! Such a crazy and great experience - I have a hole new respect for the female body, and the awesome miracle of life God has blessed us with!

21 Weeks & Guessing

If you would like to join in the guessing game for Baby Paddock's arrival go to http://www.expectnet.com/games/BabyPaddock
and submit your best guess!

Still feeling pretty good these days. Finally got a body pillow to help with my lower back pain, and I love it! Baby Paddock is getting stronger and stronger, and keeps me from getting to bed as soon as I would like, but that is something I do not mind being bothered with!


Psalms 107:1
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."