Week 38

How far along?  38 Weeks

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants & anything comfortable and loose fitting. 
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: The baby boy just keeps on kicking. He loves my right side. 

Miss Anything? Being able to sleep through the night. I am up all night long and am exhausted during the day.
Movement: Yes, thankfully I get to feel him all of the time. .
Food cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? Off, very swollen.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and I have an increased amount of energy, but it is very uncomfortable to walk.
Looking forward to: Meeting Grayson!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Week 37

How far along?  37 weeks

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants & anything comfortable and loose fitting. 
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: The baby boy just keeps on kicking. He loves my right side. 

Miss Anything? Being able to sleep through the night. 
Movement: Yes, thankfully I get to feel him all of the time. .
Food cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? Off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and enjoying my time at home.  
Looking forward to: My ultrasound appointment to make doing sure Grayson is doing well.

Week 36

How far along?  36 Weeks (9 MONTHS) HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants & anything comfortable and loose fitting. 
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: The baby boy just keeps on kicking. He loves my right side. 

Miss Anything? Being able to sleep through the night. 
Movement: Yes, thankfully I get to feel him all of the time. .
Food cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: A little nervous, hoping that the contractions subside.
Looking forward to: Having some time at home and relieving the back pain. We are really in our absolute glory because we are moved into our home!!!!!!

Week 35

How far along?  35 weeks

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants & anything comfortable and loose fitting. 
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: The baby boy just keeps on kicking. He loves my right side. 

Miss Anything? Being able to sleep through the night. 
Movement: Yes, thankfully I get to feel him all of the time. .
Food cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and waiting on our bundle of joy to come.
Looking forward to: Getting the final touches to his nursery complete. I am officially on bed rest! 

**Unfortunately no image this week. Unfortunate incident with my back drop and board.

Week 34

How far along?  34 weeks

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants & anything comfortable and loose fitting. 
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: Going to my weekly doctors appointment and hearing Grayson's heartbeat. 

Miss Anything? Running with my husband. Really enjoy that quality time with him.
Movement: Yes, thankfully I get to feel him all of the time. .
Food cravings: Peanutbutter and chocolate ice cream. Oh boy am I going to have to work hard at removing these pounds after the baby comes.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still having some back pain this week. Pain has moved to my right front abdomen as well.
Looking forward to: Moving into our new home (hopefully soon)

Week 33

How far along?  33 Weeks

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants & anything comfortable and loose fitting. 
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: The baby boy just keeps on kicking. He loves my right side. 

Miss Anything? Being able to sleep through the night. 
Movement: Yes, thankfully I get to feel him all of the time. .
Food cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still having some back pain this week. Pain has moved to my right front abdomen as well.
Looking forward to: Halloween... getting to pass out candy at our new home.

Week 32

How far along?  32 weeks (8 MONTHS!!!!!!) 

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants & anything comfortable and loose fitting. 
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: The baby boy just keeps on kicking. He loves my right side. 

Miss Anything? Being able to sleep through the night. 
Movement: Yes, thankfully I get to feel him all of the time. .
Food cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still having some back pain this week. Pain has moved to my right front abdomen as well.
Looking forward to: Halloween... getting to pass out candy at our new home.

Week 31

How far along?  31 weeks 

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants and loose shirts
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: Officially announcing the babies name.... GRAYSON VINCENT PISCITELLI!! 

Miss Anything? Being able to move in closer to my desk, picking things up, tying my sneakers. Everything is a lot more difficult now.
Movement: Oh yes, he is one active guy.
Food cravings: Farina!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its gone.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Back pain is severe and having burning sensations in right abdomen right where the little guy rests.
Looking forward to: My ultrasound to find out the baby's weight.

Maternity Photo Shoot

Announcing...

"Grayson Vincent Piscitelli"

Week 30

How far along?  30 weeks 

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants and loose pants as soon as I get home :)
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: Being able to capture our baby boy moving on camera. He was doing flips in my stomach. 

Miss Anything? Being able to do ordinary daily tasks with ease.
Movement: Oh yes,late at night and early morning.
Food cravings: Peanut M&M's
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes, I feel HUGE!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) Our baby boy only has a couple more months until we meet him.
Looking forward to: Our maternity shoot.

Week 29

How far along?  29 weeks 

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: Listening to daddy talk to the baby.

Miss Anything? Having my energy and being able to do my normal routine without sitting down every now and again.
Movement: Oh yes, all the time.
Food cravings: lots of fruit!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now and flush with stomach
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still having some back pain this week. Pain has moved to my right front abdomen as well.
Looking forward to: Our upcoming maternity shoot.

Week 28

How far along?  28 weeks (7 MONTHS!!!!!)

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: Having my weekly doctors appointment and hearing his heartbeat getting stronger. 

Miss Anything? Antipasto salad and angry orchard.
Movement: Yes, all the time.
Food cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary this week!
Anything making you queasy or sick: No.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now and almost disappearing.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Trying to remain happy with all of the changes.
Looking forward to: My baby shower!! 

Week 27

How far along?  27 weeks 

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: The baby boy just keeps on kicking. He loves my right side. 

Miss Anything? Being able to bend over to pick things up.
Movement: Oh yes, just like daddy.
Food cravings: SWEETS!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still having some back pain this week. Pain has moved to my right front abdomen as well.
Looking forward to: My baby shower in a week and a half. :)

Week 26

How far along?  26 weeks 

Maternity clothes? Pants, belly bands just don't work lol
Stretch marks? No, I have been using the burts bees cream.
Best moment this week: Getting some goodies in the mail for our baby boy.

Miss Anything? Normal clothes, being able to stand up and sit down easily and the pure ease of bending over. 
Movement: Oh yes, just like daddy.
Food cravings: SWEETS!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: haha, oh yes!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Having some back pain this week, trying to stay positive.
Looking forward to: Another prenatal massage, this back pain is a pain!

Week 25

How far along?  25 weeks 

Maternity clothes? Maternity pants and belly bands. 
Stretch marks? No, I continue using cream hoping for the best.
Best moment this week: Having him kick when he heard the dogs barking. His way of saying hello. :)

Miss Anything? Being able to sleep on my stomach.
Movement: Yep and lots of it!
Food cravings: Nope.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yep!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Having some back pain this week, trying to stay positive.
Looking forward to: A prenatal massage

Week 24

How far along?  24 weeks (6months)!!!!

Maternity clothes? Maternity pants and belly bands. 
Stretch marks? No, I continue using cream hoping for the best.
Best moment this week: Knowing what makes him kick.... eating sweets! I have never been much of a candy person and he really makes me crave sour candy and chocolate.

Miss Anything? Being able to sleep on my stomach.
Movement: Yep and lots of it!
Food cravings: Sweets.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yep!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Very excited for the little one to arrive.
Looking forward to: Holding my little boy. 

Week 23

How far along?  23 weeks.

Maternity clothes? I use the belly band and leggings for now! Legging are awesome for pregnancy!

Stretch marks? Nope, luckily.
Best moment this week: Heard the heartbeat of the baby again this week and he is moving around constantly.

Miss Anything? I would love an angry orchard.
Movement: Yep and lots of it!
Food cravings: Sweets.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No.
Have you started to show yet: OH BOY yes I sure have!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: If you thought I said what was on my mind in the past, being pregnant certainly has heightened this.
Looking forward to: Finishing the baby room.

Week 22

How far along?  22 weeks.

Total weight gain/loss: about 6 lbs 

Maternity clothes? I use the belly band and leggings for now! Legging are awesome for pregnancy!
Stretch marks? Nope, luckily.
Best moment this week: I still love feeling the baby kick and move! He is sure an active little guy.

Miss Anything? Oysters during the summer, margaritas for sure.
Movement: Yep and lots of it!
Food cravings: Nope.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yep!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Its out now
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy about the baby and finally have energy and I started walking this week.
Looking forward to: Picking out some cute outfits.

Well my friends.. We still haven't for sure decided a boy name, any suggestions? 

Baby Piscitelli Gender Reveal

Week 21

How far along?  21 weeks.

Total weight gain/loss: still 6 lbs.

Maternity clothes? I have out grown 3 pairs of my pants, using the belly band for those ones now!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: the baby swimming around in my belly haha

Miss Anything? Excersizing!
Movement: Yep and lots of it!
Food cravings: None right now.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet:  Yes. Some days baby pokes out more than other days I feel like. And it depends on what I wear ha

Gender: Not yet
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? Its out now!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy for the most part, my husband might say there was a mood swing or two or three or four in there ha
Looking forward to: baby to start hiccuping!

Week 20

How far along?  20 weeks 

Total weight gain/loss: about 6 lbs now!
Maternity clothes? I have one maternity shirt and a belly band.. still trying to stay in my same clothes though!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Feeling lots and lots of movement! Daddy finally felt the first kick!
Miss Anything? Eating oysters and antipasto salad
Movement: Yes, on and off.... Mostly at night.
Food cravings: Um.. Not so much this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Yep, I call this the "awkward stage".. where people don't know if I am pregnant for sure or just got a little belly on me haha!
Gender: not yet!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? Slight outie. I called my mom and told her I was getting an outie and she thought I was referencing a car, lol.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends, I'm tired very often, so that's a contributing factor.
Looking forward to: the baby being here!!! Is it too soon?? I literally can not wait!!

Week 19

How far along: 19 weeks.
Total weight gain: about 5 pounds.
Maternity clothes: Haven't had to wear any yet.
Sleep: Doing okay with sleeping!
Stretch marks: Nope!
Best moment of the week: We went to the Doctors and got to hear our baby's  heartbeat! :)
Miss anything: Um just sleeping on my stomach.
Moment: Yep, not enough for Vin to feel yet but I definitely can!
Food Craving: sweets still.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really..
Have you started to show yet: Yep!
Gender: Not yet :(
Labor Signs: Not yet.
Belly button in or out: Its almost flat.
Wedding rings on or off: Still on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Picking out baby clothes

Week 18

How far along? 18 weeks now!

Total weight gain/loss: 3-4 lbs.
Maternity clothes? I bought a belly band, haven't had to use it yet though!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Best moment this week: Feeling LOTS of movement and even a few kicks!
Miss Anything? I am getting nervous to sleep on my stomach still, so I stopped doing that. I LOVE sleeping on my tummy, so I miss that.
Movement: Yep, love it.
Food cravings: Still sweets
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really.
Have you started to show yet:  I think so! Hubby still doesn't notice a difference 
Gender: not yet
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? Still looking pretty odd. 
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, happy :) 
Looking forward to: Seeing baby on the ultra sound and making sure he/she is healthy and growing!!

Week 17

How far along? 17 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: still 2lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet, still fit in my same clothes pretty good.
Stretch marks? Nope,
Best moment this week: looking at nursery designs
Miss Anything? I able to do pretty much the same things as before, not much has changed. 
Movement: Nothing yet
Food cravings: Sweets
Anything making you queasy or sick:  looking at the computer for long periods of time
Have you started to show yet: not much has changed this week
Gender: we have a guess :)
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In for now but it is starting to look more odd every day.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am pretty darn happy!
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender of the my sweet baby!

"True Friends Leave Footprints on Your Heart"

Vin and I are lucky enough to have many good friends in our life. We are also lucky to have mutual friends that are also a couple. Shelli and Matt are always there for us, no matter what the occasion or milestone is in our life. They remember every birthday, interview, and have been there every step of the way with our home search. They have huge hearts and are genuinely awesome people! The day I told Shell that I was pregnant, I literally said "Guess What" and she said "You're pregnant". She couldn't be happier for me and Vin and I can't wait to share our bundle of joy with their Auntie Shelli and Uncle Matt.

After months of not seeing Shelli and Matt, we finally got together for lunch. Like every get together, there was not a dull moment. Shell and Matt also surprised Vin and I with a congratulatory gift for expecting our first baby. As soon as Shell found out I was pregnant, she began talking with my mom about the perfect baby bag that I would like. She surprised me with none other then a Kate Spade baby bag adorned with a bow! Words cannot express how excited I was, but how much I appreciated this gift and how thoughtful it was. Of course, they did not leave Vin out and they got him a pack of beer and a book "The Survival Guide to Fatherhood" (a must-have read for all expectant fathers-to-be). From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for always being there for us, thank you for always listening and thank you for all of your support. We are truly lucky to have you as friends.

Week 16

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: gained 2 lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet, still fit in my same clothes pretty good.
Stretch marks? Nope, crossing my fingers I won’t have to ever answer “yes” to the question.
Sleep: Sleeping great
Best moment this week: Just getting SO anxious to find out the gender! 
Miss Anything? I able to do pretty much the same things as before, not much has changed. 
Movement: Nothing yet!
Food cravings: sour candy and pickles!
Anything making you queasy or sick: just getting dizzy. The mornings are the worst for me.
Have you started to show yet: I can tell a big difference! Not sure if anyone else can!
Gender: Not yet.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In for now.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am pretty darn happy!
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender of the my sweet baby!

Love at First Sight

We received our first baby frame from my brother-in-law, Ed and his girlfriend Chelsie. It was such a sentimental and thoughtful gift. I didn't have the chance to get a frame or book for all of our ultrasound pictures, so I was so happy when I unwrapped this gift. The heartfelt wishes, love and support that our family and friends have given us is beyond words. We are truly so blessed!