Day #1743

No excuses on how late I am on getting these photos up. Enjoy the bump progression. :)

27 weeks - Miami, FL

28 weeks - Christmas Day at the University of South Carolina

29 weeks - Chattanooga, TN on the pedestrian bridge

29 weeks - NYE!

30 weeks - Baby M's Book Shower

 

31 weeks - Couples Shower for Baby M

 

32 weeks - Nursery Shot

33 weeks

 

 

34 weeks - Gibbs Stadium on National Signing Day

 

35 Weeks - Capital Building in Columbia, SC

 

36 weeks

37 weeks

 

 

How far along? 37 weeks as of 2/20/14 (I know...I know...so behind).

Total weight gain: Around 20-22 lbs.

Maternity clothes? In every sense of the word.

Stretch marks? A few. Bio Oil is a scam.

Sleep: Around Christmas time, I started to develop a pain in my right hip and it hasn't gone away yet. Really hoping that this is just a baby related thing.

Movement: Yes, all the time. :)

 

Food cravings: Apples, hot chocolate, salmon, fresh veggies and water. At 37 weeks, I developed a craving for mint chocolate but I think that's due to the fact it's Girl Scout cookie time. Hello, thin mints!  Sodas/fried food are still a no-no.
  
Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of a Honeydew {17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 lb}

Best moment these last few weeks: Really everything! This pregnancy has been great and we're blessed with three showers during January. Lenny and I did go on a Baby Moon to Chattanooga, TN and we're still out and about with family and friends. I am still practicing yoga and can still do a headstand at 37 weeks.

 

Day #1655

Hello Holiday Season - double post again...

Week 25 - Thanksgiving!

How far along? 25 weeks as of 11/28/13 (this will always be one week behind). We've passed the important week of 24!

Total weight gain: Around 10 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Just a few still...can still wear my regular jeans

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Better

Movement: Yes – after I drink hot chocolate

Food cravings: Apples and water. Sodas are now a no-no.
  
Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of a Cauliflower {13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 lb}

Best moment this week: Thanksgiving with the family. This is a 4th generation photo from that day with my Grandmother, Mother, Me and Baby M.

From left to right: Aunt Charlea, Nana (Mom), Mamaw (My Grandmother),

Aunt Samantha, Grandpa (Dad) and Me with Baby M.

Looking forward to: Next week is full of Christmas parties which is such a fun way to celebrate this time of year.

Week 26 - Piedmont Club Christmas Party

How far along? 26 weeks as of 12/5/13 (this will always be one week behind).

Total weight gain: Around 10-11 lbs.

Maternity clothes? I can still wear my regular jeans but I did break down and buy a pair of maternity jeans.

Stretch marks? So far just one.

Sleep: Better

Movement: Yes – the baby is kicking me as I type this.

Food cravings: Apples, chocolate and water. Sodas/fried food are now a no-no.
  
Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of a head of Lettuce {13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 lb}

Best moment this week: This week has been fun with Christmas parties and work events. We even had Baby M's first photo with Santa.

 

Looking forward to: Heading to Miami, FL for the first time ever next week! Hello - warm weather. :)

Day #1643

This is a double post due to a crazy last few weeks...

Week 23 - Famous Wade's, Spartanburg SC

How far along? 23 weeks as of 11/14/13 (this will always be one week behind)

Total weight gain: Still between 8-9 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Very few still

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: It's getting better.

Movement: Yes – finally some legit movement!

Food cravings: Still healthy food
  
Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of a grapefruit {10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces}

Best moment this week: Seeing the crib up in the nursery!

Looking forward to: Life starting to slow down...it's been a busy couple of months.

Week 24 - Grove Park Inn, Asheville NC

How far along? 24 weeks as of 11/21/13

Total weight: 9 lbs. according to the doctor

 Maternity clothes? Just a few...still in my regular jeans

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Still better. 

Movement: Yes, especially after a cup of hot chocolate

Food cravings: Still healthy food. Eating so many apples.
  
Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of a cantaloupe {10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces}

Best moment this week: Spending some time at the Grove Park Inn to see all the gingerbread houses. I see that this could be a future family event down the road.

Looking forward to: Thanksgiving!

Day #1631

Week 22- Hatcher Gardens, Spartanburg S.C.

How far along? 22 weeks as of 11/7/13 (this will always be one week behind)

Total weight gain: 8 lbs. Maternity clothes? Very few still and I can still fit into my regular jeans without a Bella Band

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Better. Still having some weird nightmares but the frequency is less than before.

Movement: Yes – finally some legit movement!

Food cravings: Healthy foods. Fast food, fried and salt is out.
 
Gender: No idea :) Baby is: the size of a Papaya{10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces}

Best moment this week: Feeling the baby actually move! 

Looking forward to: Putting the crib together this weekend!!! I am very excited to knock this off the to-do list.

Day #1622

 

Week 21: Our Church

How far along? 21 weeks as of 10/31/13

Total weight gain: 7-8 lb.

Maternity clothes? A mix. So far two shirts and a dress but everything else is regular clothes.

Stretch marks? Not at all.

Sleep: Much better!

Food cravings: Still the same as last week. Not much a taste for anything.

Gender: Not finding out till he or she arrives.

Baby is: the size of a pomegranate {10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces} We did however see the doctor last week and she estimated 12 ozs.

Best moment this week: Our first baby shower! It was hosted by our church group and was very sweet.

Looking forward to: Getting ready for Lenny's birthday party next week. It's always fun to celebrate the ones you love!

Day #1618

Week 20: Ironically, Greer, SC again.
{We haven't been to Greer in a year and somehow we go twice in a month}

 

How far along? 20 weeks as of 10/24/13

Total weight gain: 6.5 lb.

Maternity clothes? A mix. So far two shirts and a dress but everything else is regular clothes.

Stretch marks? Not at all.

Sleep: Better. Found a humidifier and I spray my pillows with peppermint which have helped tremendously.

Food cravings: Not a taste for anything...

Gender: Not finding out till he or she arrives.

Baby is: the size of a banana {6.5 inches, 10.6 ounces} We did however see the doctor and she estimated 12 ozs

Best moment this week: We got to see Baby M at the ultrasound appointment. She or he has all their fingers, toes, arms and legs. When we first saw the baby on the screen, it was sitting in a very Zen like yoga pose. Like mother like child.

Looking forward to: Halloween! It's always fun to see the little kids in their costumes and next year, we'll get to join them.

Day #1609

 

Week 19 - Downtown Greer, SC

How far along? 19 weeks as of 10/17/13

Total weight gain:  4 1/2 lbs.

Maternity clothes? So far only two things - the yellow shirt from last week and the dress I'm wearing in this photo. Otherwise I'm in my normal clothes without a belly band.

Stretch marks? Not at all.

Sleep: What is sleep? I'm so congested that I haven't had a night sleep in a while.

Food cravings: Same thing - protein smoothies. This kid is health conscious....or a body builder

Gender: Not finding out till he or she arrives.

Baby is: the size of a mango {6 inches, 8.5 ounces}

Best moment this week: Taking our Christmas photo {which is why I'm dressed up in this photo} as it turned into a little maternity shoot. Also, that I learned that my photographer is pregnant - very excited for her!

Looking forward to: Seeing the baby at the next appointment!

Day #1601

Week 18 - Wofford Homecoming Tailgate

How far along? 18  weeks as of 10/10/13

Total weight gain: 3 lbs.

 

Maternity clothes? Only the shirt I'm wearing in the photo. Everything else is normal clothes.
 

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Yes, thank goodness!

Movement: Only during yoga class.

Food cravings: Nada

Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of an bell pepper {5.5 inches, 7 ounces}

Best moment this week: Celebrating Wofford's homecoming. It was great to hang out with old friends.

Looking forward to: We're buying a crib today!

Day #1592

 

Week 17 - Festifall at Walnut Grove

How far along? 17 weeks as of 10/3/13

Total weight gain: 2 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Not yet but I have some just in case

 

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: I'm finally getting some sleep after discovering nasal strips - which are a lifesaver!

 

Movement: Same as last week...I think I feel some movement but not really sure.

Food cravings: Actually nothing this week. I'm trying to vary what I eat since it helps develops the baby's taste buds.

 

Gender: No idea :)

 

Baby is: the size of an onion {5.1 inches, 5.9 ounces}

 

Best moment this week: It's a tie between getting sleep and walking the runway. It was a fun way to "announce" Baby M to our town.

 

Looking forward to: I'm taking a vacation between jobs this week so I'm trying to catch up on baby books and make some progress on the nursery.

 

Day #1588

Week 16 - Conference in Charlotte

How far along? 16 weeks as of 9/26/13 (this will always be one week behind)

Total weight gain: 1 lbs. {according to the doctor's scale}

Maternity clothes? Not yet. I can tell that I'm pregnant in my yoga clothes but I can still wear my regular clothes. 

Stretch marks? Nope!

 

Sleep: I'm not sleeping at all. I wish I was but all I have is nightmares after nightmares.

Movement: Some movement this week maybe but I'm not sure.

Food cravings: Twisty Smoothies - specifically chocolate peanut butter

 

Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of an avocado {4.6 inches, 3.5 ounces}

Best moment this week: Seeing Baby M while we're at the doctors office. So far so good!

Looking forward to: Debuting Baby M at a fashion show next week. I've been asked to "model" maternity clothes for a charity.

Day #1580 - Big news!

Big news in the Mathis family this summer! We’re expecting a little one in March and are over the moon with the thought of hearing the pitter-patter of little feet at our house soon.

Week 13: Announcement Party!

We did start capturing the weeks and decided to take the photo in different location each week. That way we’re documenting what we were doing before Baby M arrives. Since I’m behind, I’m combining week 14 and 15 together since they were pretty similar.

 

 

Week 14: Greek Festival

Week 15: Cherry Grove Beach

How far along? 15 weeks as of 9/19/13

Total weight gain: .5 lb.

Maternity clothes? Not yet.

Stretch marks? Not at all.

Sleep: Week 14 and week 15 has brought me lack of sleep. I’m having very odd dreams {several in a night} and of course visiting the restroom several times in a night. Movement: Yesterday, I thought I felt movement but since I have no clue what “movement” really means…I’m going to go with no.

Food cravings: All day sickness has been pretty consistent so I don't have any cravings except for smoothies from a particular place in town. I tried to make them at home and there weren’t the same.

Gender: Not finding out till he or she arrives.

Baby is: the size of an apple {4 inches, 2.5 ounces}

Best moment this week: Seeing people’s faces when we tell them we’re pregnant.

Looking forward to: Checking things off our to-do list. Nursery is already painted and I think I have the crib picked out. Just need to go ahead and buy things.

Day #774

Today, I came across this verse and find that God can provide the message that you need the most when you least expect it.

Romans 5:3
"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;"

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Day #728

Almost 2 years!

In 48 hours, Mr. M and I head off to the great state of California to enjoy San Fransisco and wine country as we celebrate two great years on Monday. Now cue Uncle Jesse and

the theme music...

This morning, I discovered that our local newspaper made us the feature couple of their ad for engagement and wedding announcements. The timing of this is perfect!



My how time has flown by...

Day #693

Soooo cute!

Day #644

This is how my week has been.

Hardly Working

I saw this on The Blog Is Mine and thought it was great.

Especially the Fantasy Football part...

[Source: OnlineMBA.com]

Day #622

Happy Birthday Dad!

Day #620

Thankful Tuesday…

Every Tuesday, I take a moment to give thanks to one thing that I’m thankful for in my life. Some of my blessings are sweet and some of them are silly but all of them are important to me.

This Tuesday I'm thankful for my church and the fellowship it brings…

While we are probably some of its youngest members, I do enjoy our church family. It has introduced Mr. M and me to a different group of people that we would not have met outside of Central. Each month, someone from our 20/30 Young Adults group will host a dinner and invite the rest of the group. We even get together for a baby showers as Mr. M and I are hosting the next one at our house in a few weeks. Overall, it’s a great group of people that have taught us a lot over the last few years.







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Day #615

Day #613

Thankful Tuesday…

Every Tuesday, I take a moment to give thanks to one thing that I’m thankful for in my life. Some of my blessings are sweet and some of them are silly but all of them are important to me.

I'm so very thankful for our Military.




You can not place a price tag of the services that they provide us. It is such a large sacrifice that they {and their families} give to us and one that I feel that we can not every repay.