Sidney's Room

Here are some pictures of Sidney's room...

A shot of the room from the door

A pinterest inspiration--a bow/headband holder I made

Pictures to be added to frames once Sidney arrives!

Crib with monogram above it

Bumper pad--I don't know that I'll ever sew with minky dot again--it was tough!

Monogram above her crib

Not sure that I'm satisfied with these, but it will do for now. Again, picture will be added to frame once Sidney arrives.

Glider with quilts and changing table 

Uncle Mickey took photos of her bedding fabric and had these canvases made

This is the top of Sidney's quilt before Chantay quilted it. Apparently, I haven't taken a picture of the final product.

My sister, Olivia, made this quilt for Sidney. It matches her room perfectly.

39 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a wintermelon (???); about 20 inches long and a little over 7 pounds (that's average, but according to a previous doctor's appointment we think Sidney may be bigger)

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I have two pairs of sandals that I've been able to wear the last week and they make indentions on my poor feet.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: Pretty flat

Movement: She's slowed down a bit. She pretty much just pushes around trying to find some room to stretch out.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not having to go to the bathroom constantly

Cravings/Aversions: No particular cravings or aversions. Everything sounds good.  

Symptoms: My back is starting to hurt more, especially if I sit too long. I wake up and my feet (particularly my left foot) are puffy. The ankle swelling hasn't been as bad these last few days with the cooler weather.

Best Moment This Week: We did practically nothing this weekend and it was wonderful. We got lots of rest. 

What I am looking forward to: This sweet girl's arrival.

Update from Doctor's Appointment: We have made a little progress. An induction is scheduled for Friday, May 4 if she doesn't make her appearance before then.

38 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a pumpkin; over 19 1/2 inches long and almost 7 pounds (that's average, but according to a previous doctor's appointment we think Sidney is probably bigger)

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. My feet continue to swell--the last two days I've only been able to wear one particular pair of flip flops

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: Pretty flat

Movement: She's slowed down a bit. She pretty much just pushes around trying to find some room to stretch out. Once again, she doesn't like when I lay on my left side. She doesn't kick/punch like she did before but she seems to shift her whole body to my left side when I try to lay down.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not having to go to the bathroom constantly

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. Anything has sounded good this last week. I have been really thirsty again and about anything is good--water, coke, orange juice, grape juice. This last week or so I've rediscovered my love for the Clear American flavored water (my favorite flavors are the black cherry and mandarin orange).

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting. My left ankle is pretty much nonexistant for all but an hour or two in the morning.

Best Moment This Week: I think I can finally say we pretty much have her room completed, except for something Uncle Mickey had made for us to hang on the wall and adding a few pictures to some frames.

What I am looking forward to: This sweet girl's arrival.

Update from Doctor's Appointment: No change from last week. Apparently walking a 5K did nothing to help things along. An induction will be scheduled for Friday, May 4 if she doesn't make her appearance before then.

37 Weeks (a few days late)

Size of Baby: The size of a watermelon; about 19 inches long and over 6 pounds (that's average, but according to last week doctor's appointment we think Sidney is probably bigger)

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. Due to this lovely feet swelling, I will mostly be wearing flip flops from here on out.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: Pretty flat

Movement: She's slowed down a bit. She pretty much just pushes around trying to find some room to stretch out.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not having to go to the bathroom constantly

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. Anything has sounded good this last week.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting. My left ankle is pretty much nonexistant for all but an hour or two in the morning.

Best Moment This Week: We pretty much have her room completed. I had a wonderful shower at school. The lady that cuts my hair made a cast of my belly--I can't wait to see the finished product in a few weeks.

What I am looking forward to: This sweet girl's arrival.

Update from Doctor's Appointment: We are slowly making progress. My doctor okayed me to walk a 5K this weekend so we'll see if that helps anything along.  

36 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a coconut; over 18 inches long and almost 6 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. Due to this lovely feet swelling, I will mostly be wearing flip flops from here on out.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: Pretty flat

Movement: She's most active when I get in bed at night. She's running out of room and is often pushing around trying to find more room.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though. I slept like a baby last night. I think I only got up to go to the bathroom once.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not having to go to the bathroom constantly

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. Anything has sounded good this last week. I have been very thirsty. I tend to get really thirsty about the last hour or so before I go to bed, which is not a good thing.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting. The swelling in my feet is starting to get worse; it is mainly my left foot that swells.

Best Moment This Week: We saw our sweet baby girl yesterday but she did not want her picture taken--she had her hands over her face. Also, I had a GREAT shower with friends on Sunday!

What I am looking forward to: One more shower tomorrow at school. I'm looking forward to the weekend and having time to finish up the room. Also, I'm getting a belly cast made on Saturday.

Update from Doctor's Appointment: According to the ultrasound technician's measurements, (which can be off either way), I'm measuring about 37 weeks, 4 days and Sidney appears to be about 7 lb, 2 oz. So, looks like she may come early...we'll wait and see.