Skylar Layken has arrived!!

Skylar Layken Gillette born October 17, 2013. 6 lbs 4.5 oz, 18.5 inches. She is a peanut and we are so in love with her!!

37 Weeks

How far along? 37 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 35 lbs. Started at 135 lbs. Holy COW
Maternity Clothes? Oh Yes! Hard to contain this tummy now
Stretch marks? Not on my stomach…
Sleep: Slept a little better this week.
Best moment this week: Being able to relax all weekend with my husband and puppies
Miss Anything? Wearing what I want 😦
Movement: Lots of movement and waves all day long
Food cravings: Oreos lol. I can’t get enough Oreos which needs to stop!
Symptoms: Swelling in my ankles, feet, and fingers, carpal tunnel is really bad, soreness in the pelvis, moving from side to side while sleeping is a task and I also fight heartburn while sleeping
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Sticking way out there
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks very frequently. Baby is low and in head down position
Belly Button in or out? Flat belly button
Wedding rings on or off? Off. Not going to take any chances of getting them stuck
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and ready!
Looking forward to: Meeting my little girl. I have an appointment on Friday to see my progress.

36 Weeks

How far along? 36 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 33 lbs. Started at 135 lbs. WOWZERS!
Maternity Clothes? Yes. Dresses, leggings, and skirts are my savior! Since she dropped at 34 weeks, maternity pants aren’t comfortable even.
Stretch marks? Not on my tummy… Only little ones elsewhere
Sleep: Changes every night. I get sore being in the same position so I flip a lot which is hard since my belly is so big and I’m getting up every 2 hours to pee.
Best moment this week: Getting everything done (house cleaned, dogs groomed, hair done, and babies r us trip) before the baby comes.
Miss Anything? The winefest in town is always the first weekend in October. We always go and have such a good time. Had to miss it this year 😦
Movement: Lots of movement and waves all day long
Food cravings: Fruit Snacks and Frozen Yogurt
Symptoms: Swelling in my ankles and fingers, carpal tunnel, , soreness in the pelvis and legs, very tired.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Sticking way out there
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Lots of Braxton Hicks. Baby is low and in head down position
Belly Button in or out? Flat belly button
Wedding rings on or off? Off. Not going to take any chances of getting them stuck on my swollen fingers.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy!
Looking forward to: Relaxing and waiting for my little girl 🙂

35 Weeks

How far along? 35 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs. Started at 135 lbs. WOWZERS!
Maternity Clothes? Yes and even maternity pants aren’t that comfortable anymore
Stretch marks? Not on my tummy… Only little ones elsewhere
Sleep: Changes every night. One night I’ll sleep wonderfully and the next…terrible
Best moment this week: Seeing my family and friends for my Hometown Baby Shower
Miss Anything? Espresso or any warm caffeinated drink for that matter. Also pumpkin alcoholic beverages
Movement: Lots of movement and waves all day long
Food cravings: Pasta is the main thing I’ve been craving
Symptoms: Swelling in my ankles and fingers, carpal tunnel, , soreness in the pelvis, moving from side to side while sleeping is a task and I also fight heartburn while sleeping
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Sticking way out there
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks . Baby is low and in head down position
Belly Button in or out? Flat belly button
Wedding rings on or off? Off. Not going to take any chances of getting them stuck
Happy or Moody most of the time: So happy 🙂
Looking forward to: Relaxing and getting my hair done. In the final stretch!!

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 25+ lbs. Started at 135 lbs.
Maternity Clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Not on my tummy… Only little ones elsewhere
Sleep: Changes every night. One night I’ll sleep wonderfully and the next…terrible
Best moment this week: Michael Buble Concert hands down!! Such a wonderful babymooon with my husband
Miss Anything? Apple Cider would be splendid
Movement: Lots of movement and waves all day long
Food cravings: Pizza, Pasta and Sushi (of course carbs galore!)
Symptoms: Little bit of swelling in my ankles and fingers, carpal tunnel, hard to breathe from time to time
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Sticking way out there
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks quite frequently. Nothing alarming though
Belly Button in or out? Flat belly button
Wedding rings on or off? Off. Sometimes I’m able to wear just my engagement ring but both bands aren’t happening.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! But tired…
Looking forward to: Seeing my family and friends at my hometown baby shower this weekend!

33 Weeks

How far along? 33 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 25+ lbs. Started at 135 lbs.
Maternity Clothes? Yes… Maternity pants (starting to get tight around waist), leggings, dresses, and maxi skirts! Starting to mix in Maternity tops with my regular tops.
Stretch marks? Not on my tummy… Only little ones elsewhere
Sleep: Slept ok. I have to flip very frequently due to the fact that my hips get sore if I lay on one side too long.
Best moment this week: Having a relaxing weekend and having a little more energy than usual
Miss Anything? A cold beer while watching football. Oh and of course SUSHI!
Movement: Kicks are much stronger and prominent. Feeling waves of movement every day. Little girl loves to poke for head and hiney out as well.
Food cravings: Pizza, Dark Side Skittles, Pasta and Sushi (of course carbs galore!)
Symptoms: Little bit of swelling in my ankles and fingers
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Sticking way out there now
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Little bit of tightening (Braxton Hicks). Nothing alarming though
Belly Button in or out? Halfsies 🙂 The top of my belly button is starting to poke out
Wedding rings on or off? Off. Sometimes I’m able to wear just my engagement ring but both bands aren’t happening.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! Little moody this week from time to time
Looking forward to: Going to see Michael Buble in concert with my husband this weekend!!! I cannot wait! I’ve been wanting to see him for years now 🙂

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 20+ lbs. Started at 135 lbs.
Maternity Clothes? Yes… Maternity pants (starting to get tight around waist), leggings, dresses, and maxi skirts! Starting to mix in Maternity tops with my regular tops.
Stretch marks? Not on my tummy…
Sleep: Slept only ok this week. My body aches if I stay in one position too long. I still have to turn a lot to stay comfortable.
Best moment this week: Getting all our Maternity pictures back! Oh and the start of football season!!!
Miss Anything? A cold beer while watching football
Movement: Kicks are much stronger and prominent. She kicks me so much that in the evenings, I’m physically exhausted from it, lol
Food cravings: Smoothies, Dark Side Skittles, Caramel Macchiato and Sushi
Symptoms: Little bit of swelling in my ankles, charlie horses in calves, heartburn.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Sticking way out there now
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No. Staying very hydrated!
Belly Button in or out? Halfsies 🙂 The top of my belly button is starting to poke out
Wedding rings on or off? Off 😦 I’m hoping when the weather cools down, so will the swelling and I will be able to get them back on. As of now it’s not worth it. I don’t want them to get stuck!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy as can be!!
Looking forward to: Football season starting this week! I just finished organizing the whole house and getting into Fall mode. Baby girl will be here in 2 short months (at the very most!)

31 Weeks

How far along? 31 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 20+ lbs. Started at 135 lbs.
Maternity Clothes? Yes… Maternity pants, leggings, dresses, and maxi skirts! Still have been able to salvage my regular tops and accessories.
Stretch marks? A Little now, but not on my tummy…
Sleep: Slept only ok this week. My body aches if I stay in one position too long. I still have to turn a lot to stay comfortable.
Best moment this week: Seeing the baby actually roll around. It was so cool!
Miss Anything? I love fall fashion so I’m missing going shopping for cute (regular) outfits for the fall. I also would have loved a cocktail this week at our fantasy football draft, lol
Movement: Kicks are much stronger and prominent. As I suspected, my daughter turned so she’s no longer transverse!
Food cravings: Smoothies, Sandwiches, Sweets
Symptoms: Little bit of swelling in my ankles, charlie horses in calves, heartburn. No need for the Belly Belt this past week. Thank god!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Sticking way out there now
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Not this week. No braxton hicks. Staying very hydrated!
Belly Button in or out? In but the top is starting to poke out a little
Wedding rings on or off? Off 😦 I’m hoping when the weather cools down, so will the swelling and I will be able to get them back on. As of now it’s not worth it. I don’t want them to get stuck!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy as can be!!
Looking forward to: Football season starting this week! I just finished organizing the whole house and getting into Fall mode. Baby girl will be here in 2 short months (at the very most!)

Maternity Pictures

Some of our wonderful maternity pictures compliments of LuLu Edwards Photography

30 Weeks

How far along? 30 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 20+ lbs. Started at 135 lbs.
Maternity Clothes? Yes… Maternity pants, leggings, dresses, and maxi skirts! Still have been able to salvage my regular tops and accessories.
Stretch marks? A Little now, but not on my tummy…
Sleep: Sleeping much better this week! I still have to turn a lot but I’m much more comfortable.
Best moment this week: Finishing the Nursery and ending the week with my maternity session with my husband 🙂
Miss Anything? I love fall fashion so I’m missing going shopping for cute (regular) outfits for the fall
Movement: Kicks are much stronger and prominent. This little girl loves to poke her butt out on my right side. I think we’ll be seeing the body parts rolling across my stomach soon
Food cravings: Smoothies, Sandwiches, Sweets
Symptoms: Little bit of swelling in my ankles, charlie horses in calves, heartburn. Got a Belly Belt from Babies R Us to alleviate the round ligament pains and provide more back support. Working wonders!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Very round 🙂
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Not this week. No braxton hicks. Staying very hydrated!
Belly Button in or out? In but the top is starting to poke out and after I eat, it’s really flat.
Wedding rings on or off? On but getting tight due to the humidity and summer heat, I am pretty swollen in the mornings
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!
Looking forward to: My prenatal massage that my hubby is treating me to. A lot of cleaning and prep for this baby so I could definitely use a relaxing massage to close out the summer.