OUT WITH THE OLD….. 
IN WITH THE NEW! 
One of the many life changes that comes with having a baby I guess.
My Kelocity Baby: 36 Weeks (9 Months!) May 14, 2012
Wow. 9 months!!! I remember at the beginning people would say “You know, women are actually pregnant for 10 months, not 9!” I used to think that was so silly to count it like that. But here I am…proud to be 9 months pregnant!!! That means I’m just about 26 days away from my due date!!! 
How I’m feeling: Something definitely changed this week. I don’t feel quite like myself and everything just feels off. I’ve been feeling some Braxton Hicks, a little bit of cramping and extreme fatigue that seemed to come out of nowhere. It’s SO hard to move around now, even rolling over in bed takes so much energy. I’m really going out of my way to take it easy now. I’m surprising myself how forgiving I’m being letting myself relax when I know I need it. All things considering, I still feel great, I’m just noticing these changes as my body gets ready for the big day! 
Weeks along: 36 Weeks
Pounds Gained: 16.8 total 
Pregnancy Woes:
- Braxton Hicks and cramps have become a daily occurrence. They’re not too painful, but they do take my breath away sometimes. They say it’s the body’s way of preparing for what’s to come. They actually make me excited because it’s a reminder how close we are to meeting the baby!!
- Living far away from family has been tough lately. It’s hard being 3,000 miles away from your entire family. I’m really looking forward to spending some time back east during my maternity leave. So thankful for Skype though!!
Pregnancy Loves:
- Strawberries. Cereal. Smoothies. Repeat. <—- I went through 3 cartons of strawberries and two boxes of cereal myself this week!
- Baby has been giving me so many kicks, rolls and squirms lately! They slowed down a little bit recently, but the past couple of days they picked up again! I’m just hoping he/she is still head down as we get closer!
Items we got for the baby:
- We were so spoiled by friends this week with another beautiful baby shower. We are so lucky. Thank you!
Highlights of the week:
- Baby Shower #2!
- Officially being 9 Months Pregnant! Seems like a big milestone!
- I went on one 2.5 mile walk this week. Doesn’t sound like much, but it’s been a while since I did that!
- Yoga! This week’s class had a lot of meditation and stretching which was exactly what I needed.
Goal for this week:
- Finish Birth
PlanPreferences - Pack the Hospital Bag
- Put the final touches on the nursery!!
- Install Car Seat(!)
- Start making a pregnancy Photo Book
Previous Baby Updates:
17.5 Weeks
19 Weeks
20 Weeks
21 Weeks
22 Weeks
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26 Weeks
27 Weeks
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35 Weeks
Spontaneous Trip to the Beach May 7, 2012
This weekend, we bought a new family-friendly car and traded in Irving’s Jeep. But before we got rid of the Jeep for good, I convinced Irving to take the top off and cruise down to the beach for one last joyride in it together. 
With the wind in our hair and the music turned up high, we cruised over the mountains for an evening at the ocean. It might be one of the last nights like this where we can jump in the car and head out on a spontaneous trip just the two of us. 
You already had a sneak peak at some of our photos from the beach in my weekly update, but I wanted to share a couple more because I just couldn’t choose! We picked up sandwiches along the way and spread out a blanket and watched the waves crash over the breakwater. 
Then we set up a tripod and let the camera snap away to capture some of my favorite photos yet! 
The sun was setting and the light was perfect! 
We truly just enjoyed each other’s company and had so much fun playing around. 
And when the sun was at the perfect place in the sky, I got giddy because I’ve been waiting 9 months to take pictures like these! 
You really have no idea how big your bump is until you see it in silhouette. HAHA 
We kept saying how lucky we feel to be so close to this beautiful ocean and we can’t wait to spend time with the baby here as well. I personally can not wait to dip those little piggies into the water and watch him/her play in the sand. 
So thankful I am to have this guy in my life. 
Shortly after this, Irving said it would look cool if I walked along the beach and he got a picture of the footprints in the sand. Sounded like a great idea so I took off into the sunset… 
..and out of NOWHERE, a HUGE wave came and completely soaked me from the hips down. Definitely not intended, but it was pretty funny. 
And for your viewing pleasure… it was captured on camera!
Regardless, it was a gorgeous night and so fun to just hang out and enjoy the time together. 
The Primal Need for Mocha May 6, 2012
Yesterday I spent the morning running errands (recycling, post office, Target, etc). On the way home, I stopped in Starbucks and decided I absolutely must have an Iced Tea. So I ordered one and waited for my name to be called. While I was waiting, I saw a picture of their new Frappucino… Mocha Cookie Crumble.
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I looked at the sign… and looked away…. and then looked back again. I needed it. NOW. In the most primal sort of need possible. So I got back in line and tried to make eye contact with the barista. “Excuse me, did you already make my Iced Tea? No? OMG Thank god. I need to change my order.”
So then the poor cashier guy had to try to figure out how to refund my iced tea so he could charge me more (almost double!) for the Frappucino. I don’t think many people ‘return’ drinks at Starbucks and he tried for about 10 minutes to figure it out. I apologized, tried to stick out my bump as much as possible and pray they would take pity on the pathetic pregnant woman who NEEDED this Cookie Crumble Frappucino.
After two employees fought with the computer to figure out how to charge me the difference, they finally caved and just gave it to me for the same price as the tea (SCORE!!!!) I savored every drop of that drink. (DUDE, even the whipped cream is chocolate! No joke!)
That was the first ‘coffee’ I’d had in almost 9 months! (I’ve been sticking to tea). But I feel a new obsession coming on. This could be dangerous.
My Kelocity Baby: 35 Weeks
WHooo Hooo!! I actually got some sleep this week!!! I’ve had 4 solid nights of sleep in a row, and man, it makes all the difference. I feel like a million bucks again. And when I get sleep, I get less cranky, so you’re welcome. I just can not believe how fast these weeks are ticking by. I had a friend deliver her baby this week almost two weeks early! This totally freaked me out because IF I were to go early… that would mean I have just 3 weeks left! Crazy! It probably won’t happen early (my doctor said there are absolutely no signs of it), but it’s crazy to think that it could! 
How I’m feeling: Feeling pretty good—all things considering! My stomach has seriously expanded this week and my bump is starting to seriously get in the way. haha. It was actually hard for me to do dishes this week since I couldn’t get close enough to the sink really. My mom asked me if I could still drive and I noticed I have about 3 inches leeway before that will start to be a problem too! The baby is really starting to run out of room, I feel bad! I bet he/she can’t wait to stretch out! 
Weeks along: 35 Weeks 
Pounds Gained: 17 total
Pregnancy Woes:
- Braxton Hicks (I think!) Last week I thought I was having round ligament pain again (which had disappeared in the 2nd trimester), but now I’m convinced what I’m feeling are actually Braxton Hicks. I can feel them in the middle of the night and it feels like my whole stomach has a muscle cramp, particularly in my lower belly. Once I move a bit, it relaxes. Is that what they feel like?
- Heartburn. Not even Zantac can kill you, heartburn. Hopefully it will dissipate a bit once the baby drops a little lower in a couple of weeks.
- Pregnancy Brain. It’s getting worse! It’s actually getting funny how absent minded I can be now. BUT… in my defense… I caught Irving putting a carton of milk in the freezer this week and he admitted that was a case of pregnancy brain too! Can guys get it too?! =)
Pregnancy Loves:
- We had a catered lunch this week and I was grabbing some food for some friends… not one person questioned me when I walked out with four sandwiches in my hand. HAHA I laughed to myself. They weren’t all for me, promise! But thank you world for not judging just in case they were all for me. HAHA
- I’ve also noticed how calm this pregnancy has made me. I notice little things don’t bother me much any more and I find myself letting go of things that aren’t worth fighting for (I’m usually pretty stubborn!) It is important to me that we create a calm, happy, nurturing place for the baby. I’ve been trying to slow the pace down and enjoy these next few weeks and savor every moment.
Items we got for the baby:
- We bought a new car!! More details on that soon.
Highlights of the week:
- Had a great doctor’s visit this week! Baby is still head down and his/her heartbeat is still going strong!
- We went to a Parenting class this week at the hospital. The topic was how a baby can affect your relationship. It was a fantastic class and had SO many great tips on how to co-parent, make time for each other, and raise a healthy child.
- Went to a Coldplay concert!!
- Did another handstand in yoga!
- Enrolled in Daycare! I know, still five months away, but those waitlists are insane!
Goal for this week:
- I haven’t been walking much since I get so tired, but I am hoping to fit in a couple of 2-3 mile walks this week. The closer I get to D-Day, the more I realize I have to be fit! (I still want to try to swim at least once!)
- Read up on labor/delivery/newborn care. Can never know too much, right?
Previous Baby Updates:
17.5 Weeks
19 Weeks
20 Weeks
21 Weeks
22 Weeks
23 Weeks
24 Weeks
25 Weeks
26 Weeks
27 Weeks
28 Weeks
29 Weeks
30 Weeks
31 Weeks
32 Weeks
33 Weeks
34 Weeks
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