A Comparison of Eli to Mom and Dad, Part 1!

Part 2 will be after he is born! Click HERE to see Eli's 3D ultrasound pictures.

Here are some of my baby pictures (I have a ton more than Jake because I have my scrapbooks)

 I'm on the right in the blue, my friend Brooke is on the left!

 Again I'm on the right, Brooke on the left!

Me on the right, Brooke on the left!

 I'm on the right and my cousin Logan is on the left!

Here are some of Jake's baby pictures

I think that Eli's ultrasound pictures look just like Jake! I think he's already Jake's mini me! But then when I was looking through my scrap books to get baby pictures I found a couple that look like some of Eli's cousins, so maybe he will look a little bit like me! ;) This is Eli's Cromwell cousin, Dash. I think he looks so much like me (in the bottom picture) even though there's no blood relation haha. So maybe Eli will look like his cousin Dash!

 This is Eli's Sant cousin Paisly-Mai, and I think we look alike in these two pictures!

 In case you couldn't tell, I can't wait to see my little boy!

Eli's 3D Ultrasound Pictures

From the 29 week ultrasound--

From the 31 week ultrasound--

I think these three pictures show how much he looks like his daddy :)--

Haha! Can't wait to meet our little man!

Bump-Date! 36 Weeks!

Today's Date? August 25

How far along? THIRTY SIX weeks!!

Baby's Size? He is somewhere between 18 and 19 inches and about 6 lbs!

Days until next doctors appointment? I had one today. He said we will induce the 15 or 16 of September, whichever is the least inconvenient for Jake's schooling. It seriously would not be a big deal if this entire pregnancy he hadn't been so cool with the week of the 8th, which is before school starts. Ever since he heard that Jake's school starts on the 15th he has said it was not a big deal to get the baby here before then. Now he will not budge from the 15 or 16. After talking to the front desk, it turns out that he's gone the week of the 8th, but he didn't tell me that. It bugs me that he is going back on what he said just so he can be the one to deliver the baby. I will be switching doctors after the baby is born because I am so bugged that he has been so rude and flakey! I feel TERRIBLE that Jake is going to miss the first day of some of his classes. Especially because we have been told time and time again that he would not have to do that. Grrrrrr....

Total weight gain/loss? + 26 lbs! 

Maternity clothes? Yes. 

Stretch marks? Yes.

Sleep? Jake bought me a c-shaped maternity pillow and HOLY COW I LOVE IT. He has been trying to convince me to buy one for months and I was determined that it would not be better than my massive stack of pillow I use each night. So this last weekend he went behind my back and bought it and surprised me with it and I am so glad that he did! He spoils me.    

Best moment this week? Jake saw Eli move around A LOT, finally! I see him move all of the time but Jake will only see small movements and miss all of the crazy big movements. But in church yesterday Eli was having a par-tay and Jake sat there watching with his mouth wide open. It was so cute haha.

Movement? Yep. It's so fun to watch my stomach contort in crazy ways. 

Food cravings? I still eat a lot of cereal. I like grapes and cheese. Apples and PB. Rice. Spaghetti. Potatoes. Peaches and cottage cheese. Bananas. None are really cravings but those are the main things I snack on all day every day! Oh, I love those danimals drinkable yogurt things! The strawberry kiwi is SO GOOD! And feels so good to my heartburn.

Anything making you queasy or sick? If I am really tired or over-do it or let myself get hungry then I start to feel really crappy.

Have you started to show yet? Yes!

Missing anything? I really miss sleeping on my back! I also miss being under the naive impression that I would be induced before school started so that sweet Jake wouldn't have to miss classes!!!! Grrrr!!!

Gender of baby? BOY! :)

Labor signs? No.

Belly button in or out? Out!

Wedding rings on or off? I have had it off most of this week! I can still get it on and off pretty easily but I am always hot and my fingers are swollen, my ring is just usually a little too big. So I am more comfortable with it off.

Happy or moody most of the time? Either, depending on my level of comfort!

Pregnancy symptoms this week? Heartburn is a main one. It's killing me. I have it almost 24/7. Tums aren't even helping. I have had fruit loop heartburn! I literally can't get rid of it and it SUCKS. Leg cramps. I'm super tired. I am always either starving or full. Even though I eat like a handful of grapes with a string cheese at a time! And eat something every 30-60 minutes usually. I am always thirsty. I have hip pain. Lower back pain. Braxton hicks.

Looking forward to? MEETING MY SON! I just want him here! We are all ready to go! We have everything cleaned and set up and ready for him to be here! Hospital bag packed and READY!

Bump-Date! Week 35!

Today's Date? August 18

How far along? THIRTY FIVE weeks!!

Baby's Size? Somewhere between 18 and 19 inches and about 5 1/4 lbs! That's the size a few of Jake's nieces have been at delivery! CRAZY COOL!

Days until next doctors appointment? I have one tomorrow for a tummy check and one next Tuesday for a tummy check. Can't wait to have my induction scheduled! My doctor tells me something different at every appointment and it's driving me nuts. 

Total weight gain/loss? + 25 lbs! 

Maternity clothes? I. LOVE. THEM. 

Stretch marks? Lots, they're hideous. But I don't really mind because I knew I would get them it was just a matter of time! And Jake helps by being the sweetest guy ever.

Sleep? I love sleep. I have been so tired lately that it's pretty easy to fall asleep and stay asleep between my pee breaks but once in a while I have a night where my body hurts too bad to fall asleep.    

Best moment this week?I'm just really, really grateful that I have a healthy and strong baby boy and that my body has sustained this pregnancy. I don't know what I did to deserve this honor.

Movement? He's been really active, I love it! His movements feel so much different than they did a few weeks ago, I can really tell that there's more baby than amniotic fluid because his blows are less cushioned! 

Food cravings? Not really! Sometimes something will sound good but I have to tell myself to eat so that I don't get sick because I don't have much of an appetite! I'm so grateful that I've stopped puking though!! 

Anything making you queasy or sick? If I am really tired or over-do it or let myself get hungry then I start to feel really crappy.

Have you started to show yet? Oh yes! I'm big! Everyone comments on it! (For the record, it doesn't make me mad like everyone and everything says it makes pregos mad when people tell them how big they are. I think it's exciting that I am so big and close to meeting my baby!)

Missing anything? I really miss sleeping on my back!

Gender of baby? BOY! :)

Labor signs? I guess not... Nothing consistent for sure but my braxton hicks are different than they used to be.

Belly button in or out? Out!

Wedding rings on or off? Still on!

Happy or moody most of the time? Both, depending on my level of comfort!

Pregnancy symptoms this week? Same ol, same ol.

Looking forward to? MEETING MY SON!

Bump-Date! 34 Weeks!

I am so disappointed in how bad we've been at taking pictures!!! I set an alarm on my phone to take one each Sunday night so I'll have one for the rest of my pregnancy!

Today's Date? August 11

How far along? THIRTY FOUR weeks!!

Baby's Size? Somewhere between 17 and 19 inches and almost 5 lbs! 

Days until next doctors appointment? I have one a week from tomorrow for a tummy check.

Total weight gain/loss? + 22 lbs! 

Maternity clothes? I love them.

Stretch marks? Yep!

Sleep? I'm always tired it seems like but I have really good nights and then tough nights that are hard to get comfy enough to fall asleep and stay asleep.    

Best moment this week? He has been super active and it's been fun to watch and feel. :)

Movement? Yep!

Food cravings? Nope. Still don't really have much of an appetite. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Just being too tired or hungry! It's great!

Have you started to show yet? Yep! I'm big!

Missing anything? I really miss sleeping on my back!

Gender of baby? BOY! :)

Labor signs? Nope, just braxton hicks.

Belly button in or out? Out! And getting more and more so!

Wedding rings on or off? Still on!

Happy or moody most of the time? Both, depending on my level of comfort haha.

Pregnancy symptoms this week? Braxton hicks, blasted heartburn, hip pain, shoulder pain, back pain, never-ending-thirst, constant urge to pee, exhaustion, hot flashes, sensitivity to all smells and too much heat, anxiety...

Looking forward to? MEETING MY SON!

Bump-Date! 33 Weeks!

Today's Date? August 4

How far along? THIRTY THREE weeks!!

Baby's Size? Somewhere between 17 and 19 inches and over 4 lbs! 

Days until next doctors appointment? I have one tomorrow! Just for a tummy check.

Total weight gain/loss? + 22 lbs! 

Maternity clothes? I love them.

Stretch marks? Yesss I went to bed one night and my stomach skin was burning and hurt super bad all night and I woke up with a bunch of stretch marks. CRAZY!

Sleep? It's been a lot better, I think because I haven't been taking a mid-morning nap and so I am EXHAUSTED by the time I go to bed.  

Best moment this week? The better sleep!  

Movement? Yep!

Food cravings? Not really any that I can think of...

Anything making you queasy or sick? Lately it's mostly just been not enough sleep and not enough food! I'm so happy to finally be feeling pretty good most of the time! I still have random yucky days where nothing helps but they are much less frequent!

Have you started to show yet? Yep! I'm big!

Missing anything? I miss my body not hurting. Something always hurts!  

Gender of baby? BOY! :)

Labor signs? No but I do get really frequent braxton hicks, the other day I went through a little over three hours of back to back braxton hicks, I am NOT exaggerating! I get them a lot anyways but that was non stop. It was crazy. They were more intense if I was standing or walking and less intense but still there when I was sitting or laying down. It was weird because I didn't really over do it that day... I think maybe I didn't drink as much water as normal which could have contributed but I don't know! Luckily they stopped and I've just been having them the normal amount since then. Oh, except during singing time. I don't know if it's because I'm standing and active or because it's hot and stressful up there but I get them a lot during singing time. 

Belly button in or out? Out! And getting more and more so!

Wedding rings on or off? Still on!

Happy or moody most of the time? Both, depending on my level of comfort haha.

Pregnancy symptoms this week? Braxton hicks, blasted heartburn, hip pain, shoulder pain, back pain, never-ending-thirst, constant urge to pee, exhaustion, hot flashes, sensitivity to all smells and too much heat, anxiety...

Looking forward to? Having the baby.

Bump-Date! 32 Weeks!

Today's Date? July28 (Jake's 26th birthday!!)

How far along? THIRTY TWO weeks!!

Baby's Size? Somewhere between 17 and 19 inches and almost 4 lbs! That's so crazy for me to think about because like three of Jake's nieces that have been born since I joined the family were barely bigger than that! 

Days until next doctors appointment? Next one is August 5! just for a tummy check.

Total weight gain/loss? + 19 lbs! 

Maternity clothes? I love them.

Stretch marks? A few!

Sleep? It's been a little better from icing before bed.  

Best moment this week? We had a baby shower in Utah that you can read about HERE when I get the pictures and put it up. And we picked up our travel system that I LOVE! Had my family visit us for a few days and my mom helped me sew some projects that you can read about HERE when I get the post put up!  

Movement? Yep! I love it so much! I wish that Jake could experience it because his perspective is just not the same and he misses so many cool movements!

Food cravings? Not really any that I can think of...

Anything making you queasy or sick? Lately it's mostly just been not enough sleep and not enough food! I'm so happy to finally be feeling pretty good most of the time!

Have you started to show yet? Yep! Getting so big! I wonder how big I will be when I deliver!

Missing anything? I miss not feeling anxious all of the time! I have super bad anxiety. 

Gender of baby? BOY! :)

Labor signs? No but I do get really frequent braxton hicks.

Belly button in or out? Out! And getting more and more so!

Wedding rings on or off? Still on!

Happy or moody most of the time? Both, depending on how much my body hurts!

Pregnancy symptoms this week? Braxton hicks, heartburn, nausea, leg cramps, hip pain, back pain, dizziness, never-ending-thirst, constant urge to pee (thanks to my son who literally uses my bladder as a pillow), exhaustion, hot flashes (worst ever), sensitivity to all smells and too much heat, anxiety that is out the wazoo, did I mention that my body just hurts??

Looking forward to? Getting a dresser for baby boy's clothes!

Bump-Date! 31 Weeks!

Today's Date? July 21

How far along? THIRTY ONE weeks! I am so happy that we are in the final stretch!

Baby's Size? One of my apps says 18 inches and about 3 1/4 pounds and another says 16 inches, I'm betting he's closer to 16 inches because his legs measured short (Hathaway legs). He's getting BIG though!

Days until next doctors appointment? I had one on Tuesday, the 22! We tried the 3D ultrasound again. He cooperated a little bit better than last time. Jake and I were super impressed by the pictures we saw but the ultrasound tech was so disappointed. It makes me wonder how awesome the best pictures they can capture are!

Total weight gain/loss? + 19 lbs! 

Maternity clothes? I love them.

Stretch marks? A few!

Sleep? AWFUL! You are supposed to sleep on the left side for best circulation. I usually switch back and forth between my left and right side. But lately the right side of my tummy feels like I have a pulled muscle, kind of. I don't know how to explain the pain because I've never had it before! But it's not just a little painful it's a lot painful. It makes it so I can't lay on that side because it hurts too bad. So I have had to sleep just on my left side. Doing that has made my left hip hurt unbearably bad! For the first couple nights my hip just hurt when I was laying on it. Now it hurts all day long. Walking hurts, sitting hurts, laying down hurts, everything hurts so bad! And it keeps me up all night. Icing it does help though. My left shoulder is also messed up from me sleeping on it. And my back between my shoulder blades is so tense and painful. All resulting from bad night sleeps and leading to more bad night sleeps!

Best moment this week? The ultrasound. It was so cool. You could see the difference that two weeks made in his development. He is chubbier in these pictures than the ones from two weeks ago and just looks older! 

Movement? Lots! I love it so much! Especially the silly hiccups! He gets them multiple times a day. They haven't started shaking my whole belly yet though. I mean some of them are visible but not all of them. I am carrying him SUPER LOW but I feel him kick my ribs quite a bit. And mostly just bounce on my bladder and punch me down looooow. He is head down, has been since our last ultrasound two weeks ago.

Food cravings? I've kind of been back to not having much of an appetite. It's hard to eat when eating just gives you heartburn and makes you nauseous. I haven't puked in a while thought. But no specific cravings I don't think. I eat lots of popsicles because it's hot as hades outside. I am so thankful for AC. And a garage.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Of course. But I have actually been doing better and better towards the end here. I have usually hours every day that I feel pretty good. It used to be only some days I would have moments where I felt okay.

Have you started to show yet? Yep! Getting so big! I have decided that I carry really low. Like, really low. Hopefully that makes a difference when being induced! I have heard a lot of pregnant women say that they feel so huge they can't imagine how they will possibly get any bigger... I haven't felt that way yet. I've felt frustrated when I've tried three shirts on in a row that don't fit me anymore. But I don't feel massive yet.

Missing anything? I miss not feeling anxious all of the time! I have super bad anxiety. I also miss when bedtime was rest for my body and I was so comfortable in bed. Now bedtime just hurts. I miss not taking shots. The more stretched out my skin gets the worse my shots hurt.

Gender of baby? BOY! :)

Labor signs? I guess not. Haha. I get really frequent braxton hicks. Lately they have started affecting my back too, which is painful. Braxton hicks on my tummy are more uncomfortable. On my back they actually hurt. But Isbell says that is normal...

Belly button in or out? Out! Not crazy stretched out pointing out even through tight shirts, but out!

Wedding rings on or off? Still on!

Happy or moody most of the time? Both, depending on how much my body hurts!

Pregnancy symptoms this week? Braxton hicks, heartburn, nausea, leg cramps, hip pain, back pain, dizziness, never-ending-thirst, always sick from feeling hungry or sick from just eating, constant urge to pee (thanks to my son who literally uses my bladder as a pillow), exhaustion, trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, runny nose, hot flashes (worst ever), sensitivity to all smells and too much heat, sensitive tummy that gets mad at almost everything I feed it, anxiety that is out the wazoo, did I mention that my body just hurts??

Looking forward to? Going to Utah for my baby shower and to buy the travel system we picked out!!!! So excited! It's THIS one.

Bump-Date! 30 Weeks!

 
Today's Date? July 14

How far along? THIRTY weeks!

Baby's Size? Almost 16 inches and about 3 pounds! That is just insane to think about!

Days until next doctors appointment? It's on July 22! I'm far enough along to go every other week! Yay! They are doing another 3D ultrasound at that appointment because little boy had his face shoved in the placenta for the majority of the last one! We didn't get good pictures so we'll cross our fingers that he's moved and try again!

Total weight gain/loss? + 20 lbs! Fina-freakin-lly.

Maternity clothes? Definitely.

Stretch marks? Yep! Well, stretch mark.

Sleep? Has been pretty good! I pee every hour of the night but don't struggle going back to sleep. SO grateful for that!  

Best moment this week? The ultrasound, even though we couldn't really see anything on the 3D one they re-measured everything to see how he is comparing and I just love watching it. :) We also did get a few 3D pictures that are mostly terrifying, but there is one really terrifying one that is also pretty funny and I look at it all of the time! His mouth is WIDE open in it. His femur bone measured at 28 weeks, everything else (abdomen, etc) measured at 29 weeks, and his head was a little over 30 weeks! Seriously?! I have major anxiety about delivering this kid! I don't get how women talk about childbirth like it's no biggie! I definitely am growing a kid with Hathaway short legs, a Sant big head, and a Cromwell jaw!

Movement? Lots! I love it so much! Especially the silly hiccups! I've felt his first rib kicks, those might be as fun as the bladder ones haha.

Food cravings? Texas Roadhouse loaded baked potato! Still want one every day. But I've only caved one time. I now make them at home and they are pretty good! I also really like cereal still. I eat a lot of popsicles because it's hot as hades outside. I might be more grateful that our house is cool than I am that I have been sleeping well lately... Also grateful for our garage because Jake's car is BAKING when he parks on the street! Summer + 7+ months pregnant + hot flashes = death

Anything making you queasy or sick? Yes. Still.

Have you started to show yet? Yep! Getting big! I have decided that I carry really low.

Missing anything? I miss not feeling anxious all of the time! I have super bad anxiety.

Gender of baby? BOY! :)

Labor signs? Nope.

Belly button in or out? Out! 

Wedding rings on or off? Still on!

Happy or moody most of the time? Both, depending on whether I feel sick or not.

Pregnancy symptoms this week? All of the above.

Looking forward to? My next 3D ultrasound!!!

Bump-Date! 29 Weeks!

Today's Date? July 7

How far along? 29 weeks!

Baby's Size? Over 15 inches and 2 1/2 pounds! Getting so big!

Days until next doctors appointment? It's on July 8 now because Jake is on call on Wednesdays. Can't wait for the 3D ultrasound!!

Total weight gain/loss? + 17 lbs

Maternity clothes? Definitely.

Stretch marks? Still no tummy stretch marks!

Sleep? Has been pretty good! Wake up to pee every 1-2 hrs but fall asleep again really easy!  

Best moment this week? We heard and felt and saw the baby hiccup for the first time! We were using the doppler. It was so cute and so funny! I've felt it a few more times since then and every time I love it and smile the whole time! Also I SEE the baby moving more and more. If I feel him moving a lot and look down at my tummy it's almost always moving around and being warped. It's freaky and fun to watch! It's also fun to watch Jake's reaction to my stomach moving around. :)

Movement? Lots! I love it so much!

Food cravings? Texas Roadhouse loaded baked potato! So. Good. Even after throwing it up! Don't care! Still want it! I love that Texas R does take out! Bless them!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Yes. Still.

Have you started to show yet? Yep! Still not growing in inches around my bellybutton. I'm going to ask my doctor about it tomorrow because it makes me nervous.

Missing anything? I miss not feeling sick when I eat!

Gender of baby? BOY! :)

Labor signs? No, just braxton hicks... ALL THE TIME. I'm told that's normal though.

Belly button in or out? I'm calling it out! From my angle it's totally out and depending on the baby's position it sticks further out. It's so funny!  

Wedding rings on or off? Still on!

Happy or moody most of the time? Both, depending on whether I feel sick or not.

Pregnancy symptoms this week? I experienced my first pregnancy charlie horse on Wednesday! Not cool! My leg was sore the rest of the day and the next day. I haven't had another since, knock on wood...

Looking forward to? My 3D ultrasound!!!