It's a baby shower weekend..!!

My Texas friends are throwing a baby shower for Will and I this weekend.  Tina and my aunt are on their way into town. I am really looking forward to spending time with family and friends on Saturday! I'll put up shower pictures at the end of the weekend. For now, here is the latest belly picture....

33 weeks

Baby Shower Pictures

Those stripes are working hard.

32 weeks

We had another doctor's appointment this week.  For those of you that don't think my belly is big enough... back off:) Doctor says that I am doing great! My belly is measuring 32, which is right on target with where we are.  I know this will be hard for most of you to believe, but I have put on a grand total of 34 pounds so far. Unfortunately, that number is only going to go up. I was told that the Will should put on 1/2 a pound a week until we deliver. I figure that means another pound a week for me.... you do the math.  Matt and I were able to hear William's heart beat while we were there. His little heart was beating at 135 this week. I love his little heart beat. 

The rug and canvas print that I ordered for the nursery came in this week.  I have to tell you, I was really nervous. We had already sent one rug and one picture back, which meant I had to pay to ship those items back. I don't think Matt would have been too happy to hear that we would be shipping more items back. Luckily, they both worked out this time! I couldn't be happier with the end result. 

Daddy in the nursery:)

Matt flew to Kansas City this weekend. This is Derek's senior year and Matt wanted to catch a high school match while he still could. Matt and I had originally planned to go back for Derek's senior night to watch a game, but the baby on the way has changed those plans. I am in the no fly zone, so that meant Matt had to go back without me. I am so happy that Matt is able to go back for Derek's tournament, but I am super sad that I won't be able to see the fam as well. While Matt is in Kansas City representing the Montgomery Clan, I'll be here trying to knock some more items off of our forever long 'before Will gets here to-do list.' 

Next weekend my friends and co-workers are throwing me a baby shower. Tina and my Aunt Janet will be coming in town for that. I am starting to get really excited to see them and to celebrate our little guy on board with all of our Texas friends. It should be a fun weekend! 

31 weeks and counting....!

 Grow baby Will, grow! 

Each day Matt and I can feel that Will is getting stronger. His movements are more intense and his kicks really pack a punch. Tomorrow marks 32 weeks.  We have an appointment this week (for our every two week check).  This week Matt and I plan on talking to the doctor more about labor and delivery.... what can we expect, when will we know.... that kind of stuff. We are rookies at this, so we need to get all the details that we can. 

Matt has really started to cut back on his travels for work and is now starting to keep his phone on him at all times. We are getting down to crunch time. I realize that we still have 8 weeks to go, but we just never know. We hope that Will keeps on cooking and doesn't have an alternate plan.

Shout out to my kick ass husband moment: 

I am very thankful that Matt is able to slow his travels down during this time. He flew to Philadelphia this morning, but somehow managed to make it a day trip. So, he will be back at home late this evening. I know that this makes for a very long day for him. I wish I knew a way to express how thankful I am for the sacrifices that he is willing to make for me. Being able to snuggle up with him this evening is the best gift that he could give me after my long day.  My husband is amazing...! Thank you, dear. 

30 weeks

It's hard to believe that we are coming into the home stretch. We have less than 10 weeks to go....!!! 

I am VERY happy to report that my back is starting to feel better. It's amazing how much more pleasant I am when I am feeling better. I was in a lot of pain there for a few weeks. I started to wear a materninty belt.... so far, this seems to be helping. The belt gives my back the extra support that I guess I was needing. :) 

Yesterday, Tiana and I starting working on an art project for the nursery. We weren't able to finish the picture yesterday, like I was hoping.  We decided that we needed to go a different route for the letters that we were using (Thanks to Matt's guidance). We'll have to make another trip to the store next weekeend and continue from there. 

The carpet and picture that I ordered for the wall came in last week. I wasn't crazy about the carpet and the picture turned out to be too small. So, I ordered a different area rug for the nursery and I ordered the same picture, just in a larger size. Bummed that I am having to make some exchanges, but I want it to be perfect. Matt often needs to remind me that I need to take a deep breathe. He ensures me that we have plenty of time. It will eventually all come together and when it does, it will be just the way we want it!! 

Today, Matt is working on putting the changing table together. This is the last furniture piece that needs to be assembled. Thank you hunny for all of your help. Will and I love you very much!!!! 

Mommy Update

When Matt's parents were in town a couple of weeks ago, my sciatic nerve started to act up. Unfortunately, it hasn't let up since. When it first started it was just affecting the lower right side of my back. It is now more severe... I now feel it in my right butt cheek and my hip.  Every time I take a step, I feel excruciating pain in all of those areas. The doctor told Matt about the stretches that he could help me with, but so far the stretches aren't making it any better. She also told me to try low amounts of heat and Tylenol... not working. I feel better while I rest, but then I find as soon as I get up I am so stiff that I can hardly walk. So, the question remains... do I rest it or do I continue to work it out? Matt told me the other day that it looked like I had a wooden leg. Poor me:( 


I am not much of a complainer, so I hate that I am having to report this news. But, it is part of the journey. I know that I have been extremely lucky thus far to have had such a smooth pregnancy. At the end of the day I know that it could be way worse.... I am just hoping that this pain subsides sometime soon. And if it doesn't, I'll suck it up. There isn't anything that I wouldn't do for this little guy. 


Next step... I'll try an appointment for a prenatal massage and I'll give the Chiropractor a shot. 

The fun part, I am really starting to grow. Here are the most recent belly pics. 

28 weeks

I took this picture for all the people that think I am tiny. There isn't anything tiny about this belly....

29 weeks

Baby Montgomery update

I am happy to report that Baby Will is still an active an healthy baby. In the past two weeks we had our 3D sonogram and then a sonogram at the doctor's office. Here is his progress...

3D sonogram-27 weeks

I was so excited to be able to set up the 3D sonogram appointment for the Saturday that Matt's parents were here. This was going to be a special moment for Matt and I.... so thankful that Paul and Cheryl were able to join us. This was the first time that we were going to see our little guys face. Matt and I were having mixed emotions. We were beyond excited, but we were also very nervous. This was a big day for us!

Will wasn't phased by the orange juice that they told me to drink 30 minutes before the appointment. Mommy knows best, I should have eaten a piece of chocolate cake before or some ice-cream (Will loves icecream!). He wanted to sleep through most of the show. We were about to throw in the towel and reschedule for another date, but he decided to wake up.  The funny thing was, once he woke up he was moving so much that it was hard to get a good picture of him. We did manage to get a few good shots.

Our little angel has the cutest chubby cheeks!!! 

The start of a yawn.

My everything. 

Legs and proof that he is a boy

Sonogram at the doctor- 28 weeks

The next week we had an appointment with Dr.English. She wanted to have a sonogram done at 28 weeks to check and see how my cervix was holding up and to check on Will's growth/progress. We found out that the size of my cervix has decreased slightly, but not enough to have the doctor concerned. If my cervix was to decrease to a unwanted size it would put me at a higher risk for pre-term labor. So far, my body is holding up just fine. :) 

William is growing as he should be. We were able to look at his lungs, kidneys and bladder. His bone structure and fluid amounts looked great. His heart was beating at a lovely rate of 145. He is currently weighing 2.8 lbs.  The sonogram tech informed us that he currently falls in the 50th percentile. She told us that he looks healthy and seems to be developing according to schedule.  During the 3D sonogram, we were informed that Will was in a breech position. I was happy to hear that at this appointment (one week later) he had turned. His head was down and his little feet were now up towards my ribs. I know that this can change, but for now I felt better knowing that he had turned.

Dr. English wants me to start monitoring Will's kick counts and his daily activity. This shouldn't be a problem.  I have been able to feel Will move since the 15th week. He has only been getting stronger and more active ever since. Matt and I get can't help but smile every time that we feel him... it never gets old. Will is now strong enough (this started at 26 weeks) that we are able to see my belly move when he kicks.  The miracle of life... it amazes me each day. 

This has been the most incredible journey. It's hard to believe that we are already at 28 weeks with only 12 weeks to go.  The journey of becoming a mommy has been my greatest accomplishment yet. Taking care of Will has consumed my every thought (which has affected other things in my life, like work.. but that is ok). I am counting down the days until our little guy gets here. I can't wait to hold our precious baby and to give him all of the love in the world. William Franklin Montgomery.... mommy and daddy love you more than words can describe. 

The Nursery

The last couple of weeks have been really busy and extremely exciting for us. I'll do my best to catch everyone up on our recent activities...

Poppy and Grandma (Matt's parent's) came down over Labor Day weekend to help with the nursery. Matt and I spent (well, Matt did anyway) the weekend before they arrived emptying out the spare bedroom and getting all of those items into storage. We had the room cleared out and ready to go. Paul and Cheryl flew in on Thursday night. They taped the room on Thursday. 

Paint color before 

Paul and Cheryl spent all day Friday working on painting the nursery while I was at work. They were rock stars. Not only did they get the nursery painted...they also did the trim, painted the window sill and painted the bathroom in the nursery. I can't thank them enough for all of their hard work. I got home from work and my vision for the nursery was becoming a reality. To top it off, we got a call that our furniture was in (almost a month early). Matt and Paul got all the furniture picked up and put together. It was all falling into place: )

M for Montgomery 

The dresser... I am still working on what what to put on it. 

The glider is heaven. I caught daddy sleeping in it yesterday. :)

Thanks to Poppy and Grandma, we are now ahead of schedule on the nursery. I don't want to forget my wonderful husband... thank you for all of your hard and dedication on this project. I love you all so very much. I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I am for the help that you gave me. Now, I can start working on all the small details.