Thursday, February 23, 2012

Hey everyone I am moving to a new blog! Samiwoodard.tumblr.com the reason I am switching is with this new blog I can post right from my phone! Hopefully you'll check out my new blog! Xo

Tuesday, February 21, 2012


How Far Along? 37 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 33 lbs
Maternity Clothes? My closet is full
Stretch Marks? Yea :( They are everywhere! In search of a magic eraser! STILL
Sleep: Mmm not really sleeping anymore
Best Moment this week? Learning that baby boy is back head down!
Miss anything? Eating without getting heart burn!
Movement: Yes still a very active little guy!
Food Cravings: Ice Water
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Lots of contractions, but no change in my cervix
Belly Button in or out? Out!

Monday, February 13, 2012

How Far Along? 36 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 33 lbs
Maternity Clothes? Of course!
Stretch Marks? Yea :( They are everywhere! In search of a magic eraser!
Sleep: What sleep?!  I've lost all hope in getting sleep any time soon with baby soon approaching and this huge belly in the way!
Best Moment this week? Mmm this was a tough week, best moment would have to be Brayden tickling me from the inside.
Miss anything? Sleeping on my tummy!
Movement: Yes now that he is breech he pushes his feet against one side and his head pushes the other side Double Action!
Food Cravings: Ice Water
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Lots of contractions, but no change in my cervix
Belly Button in or out? Out!

Thursday, February 2, 2012


 35 Weeks finished! I have been off lately with my posts and didn't get a 34 week pic taken. Very ready for baby Brayden to finally be here! 
How Far Along? 35 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 33 lbs
Maternity Clothes? Yep that's all I wear!
Stretch Marks? Yea :( They are everywhere! No more bikinis for this Momma 
Sleep: What sleep?! No luck getting any sleep at night, between back aches and emptying my bladder.
Best Moment this week? Just the thought of being closer to meeting my baby.
Miss anything? Breathing, sleeping, people not staring at me like I'm a whale.
Movement: Slowly starting to feel less and less but enough so that I know hes ok!
Food Cravings: Ice Water
Gender: Sweet Little Boy
Labor Signs: Lots of contractions, but no change in my cervix
Belly Button in or out? Out!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012



33 Weeks Down! He is sitting super low so I'm guessing that he has officially dropped! Getting SOO excited to meet Brayden! Everything is ready now just time for baby!
How Far Along? 33 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 30 lbs
Maternity Clothes? Yep that's all I wear!
Stretch Marks? Yes they are everywhere! :( 
Sleep: Awful! Between the heart burn and the kicking I'm not getting alot of sleep!
Best Moment this week? Finishing shopping for the rest on my list!
Miss anything? Being comfortable!
Movement: Lots! Usually all day everyday! Hes a big fan of the Barrel Rolls!
Food Cravings: Chocolate Milkshakes!
Gender: Boy! Boy! Boy!
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks Contractions have giving me a few scares!
Belly Button in or out? Outtie!
Behind! I am slacking at keeping my weekly photos up! I feel like with work and being tiered all the time and starting school on Monday I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off! I am going to try my best to get a 33 week pic up this weekend! As far as an update with Brayden, he is growing growing growing! I saw my Dr this week because of a bruise and his heart beat was 127 and size was measuring great! Still feeling lots of movement, my whole stomach moves as he does his barrel rolls! I finished buying the rest of the things I needed for B! I'm so ready for him to be here and cuddle and kiss on him! I have a Dr apt today so I will be sure to put a post up about how that goes! This is my last two week apt I move to one week after this apt! Crazy to think he is almost here!
Cute little cowboy shirt that Braydens Auntie got him! He is going to be the cutest little cowboy ever! I'm so excited for him to wear all is country getup!
Mommy got spoiled this week too! I figured with all this crazy winter storm business I need some good shoes since I'm packing around my sweet little baby! I was so excited when they came in they are so comfortable too!

Monday, January 2, 2012



31 Weeks! Sorry I missed getting a photo at 30 weeks so I'm getting caught up now! wow only 9 more to go! I cant believe in just over two months I will have my baby here!
How Far Along? 31 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 24 lbs
Maternity Clothes? Yep that's all I wear!
Stretch Marks? Using Lotion and Bio Oil like crazy! But none on my tummy! (Fingers Crossed)
Sleep: Pretty good! I'm back to being very sleepy again! But, his kicks seem to wake me from a dead sleep lately! And crazy dreams!
Best Moment this week? Finishing everything for Brayden! I have everything I need for him! His room is 100% ready! My Hospital bag is ready and the Car seat is on the way!
Miss anything? Missing getting to have a glass of wine with dinner!
Movement: Lots! Usually all day everyday!
Food Cravings: Fruit lately! Bananas and Grapes!!
Gender: Boy! Boy! Boy!
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks Contractions still but no REAL signs
Belly Button in or out? Slowly starting to stick out!

Monday, December 26, 2011



Merry Christmas! Brayden & Mommy got very spoiled for Christmas! The top photo is the necklace that Brayden got Mommy :) aka My amazing parents got it for me! I love it and plan to wear it everyday! The bottom pic is me and Baby boys matching slippers that we got! Only 9 more weeks until sweet baby is here! Getting very excited, I only have a few more things to buy before he comes!

Friday, December 16, 2011


29 Weeks! 11 MORE! The Dr is thinking that B will come a little early! I cant wait to meet my sweet baby! I feel like time is standing still! Getting my Hospital bag ready this week just because we don't know when he will choose to come!
How Far Along? 29 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 21 lbs
Maternity Clothes? I have actually had to get bigger maternity clothes because Mr.Brayden is getting so big!
Stretch Marks? Still only on my Breast, I have been using Oil and Lotion like crazy!
Sleep: AMAZING! I even can sneak in a nap during the day on my days off!
Best Moment this week? Getting ready for Christmas! Wrapping presents! Cant believe next year for Christmas my baby will be 10 months old!
Miss anything? Sleeping on my stomach!
Movement: Lots of it! The Dr. says that I should start feeling less because hes running out of room but I don't think hes going to stop any time soon!
Food Cravings: Sweets! Thank Gosh its the Holidays and there is always lots of candy and treats sitting around the house!
Anything making you queasy or sick? Read Meat
Gender: Boy! Boy! Boy!
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks Contractions still but no REAL signs
Belly Button in or out? Slowly starting to stick out! 
 
28 Weeks! Sorry Im behind on my posting! Finals are over so now I have much more time!
How Far Along? 28 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 20 lbs
Maternity Clothes? Its all I have worn since 20 weeks!
Stretch Marks? Just a few on my Breast
Sleep: Now that I have hit my 3d trimester I seem to be soo tiered again so sleeping great!
Best Moment this week? When My brother got to feel his Nephew kick for the first time he was excited so it was a very fun experience!
Miss anything? Getting my hair dyed! My color is growing out and driving me crazy!
Movement: LOTS! He is starting to pack quite a punch!
Food Cravings: Food in general always sounds great! haha
Anything making you queasy or sick? Still only Read Meat
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Started to get Braxton Hicks Contractions
Belly Button in or out? Starting to poke out a little!