30 Weeks!!!

 

How Many Weeks: 30 Weeks!! Time is just flying by.

Total weight gain: I will find out the update next week. I have an appointment on Tuesday.

Maternity clothes: Yes!! Pretty spring clothes. I even got a couple more things at my shower from my mom.

 

Stretch marks: Not a one!! Thanks to Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter here
 

Sleep: I have been sleeping rather well. I think this new mattress is really helping. I have been sleeping through the night, which is nice and I am no longer tired in the morning.
 

Best moment of this week: I had my baby shower yesterday Sunday 5/18. The day was absolutely wonderful (pictures and post to come)!! My mom did a wonderful job hosting, organizing and planning the whole thing. All the little special toughed were just perfect. The day was beautiful and the whole party turned out wonderful!!The "Blueberry" received amazing and thoughtful gifts. She is truly loved already!! It was so nice to celebrate with all of my family and friends!!
 

Miss anything: Not really anything this week.
  

Food cravings: Since I have started watching my sugars and carbs due to the Gestational Diabetes, I miss having some treats here and there.
 

Anything making you queasy or sick: No
  Have you started to show yet: Yes, she is growing like crazy at my appointment with the Fetal Medicine doctor last week, he said she was around 3.7 lbs.
 

Gender: All Girl!!!
 

Movement: The "blueberry" is moving around all the time. She is definitely more active once I am laying down.
 

Labor signs: No!! Let's keep it that way for a little bit longer.
 

Nursery: Her room is really coming along. Now that I had my shower, it is time to start accessorizing. My mom is going to come over and we are going to finish up with all of the decorations. (Pictures to come)
 

Belly button in or out: Half and Half
 

Wedding rings on or off: On
 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!! I am really enjoying being pregnant. This has truly been a wonderful experience and I am enjoying every minute of it. I can't believe how fast the time is going. She will be here before we know it.
 

 Looking forward to: My nephews birthday party is this coming weekend (Monday-Memorial Day). It is going to be a knights party. Ever since we went to Medieval Times he has been into knights, he even has his own wooden shield and sword . It will be lots of fun to celebrate his 4th Birthday. 

Liebster Award

Meghan at The Adventure Starts Here nominated me for a Liebster Award.  I feel so honored to have this mention, as I just started my blog this year. I think this is a great way to learn about all the smaller blogs that are out there and how so many people's stories are interesting and relatable. I have really enjoyed blogging about my pregnancy experience and can't wait to continue after she comes. Thank you so much again to Meghan and other bloggers who read my blog. Below are the rules that were presented to me when nominated.  

The rules:

1. Thank the blogger that nominated you.

2. Answer the 11 questions given by the blogger who nominated you.

3. Nominate 5-11 bloggers with fewer than 200 followers and give them questions to answer. 

 

1.  How did you come up with your blog name? This was actually the easiest part I found when designing my blog. I knew it was going to be about Tom and I and then when we found out a little one was coming along and the name, "The Pfister's" just fit.

2.  What's the first thing on your bucket list? I saved this question for last because, honestly this was the hardest question to answer. I would really love to travel more, which leads into the next question. If I could go anywhere in the world it would be Italy followed by Ireland.

3.  If you could travel anywhere, where would it be? I actually have two places that I would love to travel to. On the top of my list would be Italy. I am absolutely in love with Italian food and although I am sure the food is quite different in Italy than it is here in the USA, but I would love to experience the delicious food and wine. I have always been interested in history and I would truly enjoy learning about the culture of this country as well and seeing all the amazing structures. Another place on my list is Ireland. After seeing the movie PS I LOVE YOU, I have always wanted to travel to Ireland. Being Irish I feel this would be a wonderful experience. Hopefully one day one if not both of these places I will be able to visit.

4.  Describe your perfect day. My perfect day would start out by going out the breakfast at a place where you could sit outside. I really enjoy when the warm weather comes and I am able to do this more often. The meal doesn't matter I will go for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Next I would love to go to the beach. I enjoy visiting the beach although I am not much of an ocean person, just laying on the beach in the sun is relaxing and fun. This would be a perfect time to enjoy a book on the IPAD. For the end of my day I would love to get dressed up all pretty and go out with Tom to a nice restaurant and just enjoy spending the time together. It would be nice to enjoy a delicious meal and wine.

5.  How did you meet your husband? This is a story that I actually love!! Tom and I met in High School. He was in a class with my cousin and he had seen her talking to me in the hallway not knowing that we were cousins. He asked her if I had a boyfriend and if I would go to prom with him. She said I didn't have a boyfriend and she would see what she could do about the prom situation. I remember thinking when she asked me, Of course I will go to the prom!! I was a sophomore and to be asked to the senior prom was awesome!! Her reply back to me was, "Do you even know who he is?" " I was like no I don't know who he is, but I will go." So it was either the next day or the day after that she introduced us and we started hanging out before the prom. I really enjoyed spending time with him and I thought things were really working out. By the time prom came we both really liked each other and we have been together ever since :)

6.  What's your favorite food? I love, love, love, pancakes. These have been my favorite food since I was little. I love them pretty much anyway, but my grandfather (Pop Pop) makes the most delicious blueberry pancakes that I have ever had. These are pancakes that I would love to have everyday if I could. I don't know how he does it but they are amazing!!!

7.  What's the last book you read? Up until about a little over a year ago I was not much of a reader then I started reading a bit more and really enjoy reading books on the IPAD. The last book I  read though was a book by Lauren Dane but I seem to have forgotten the title.

8.  What's your favorite TV show? I don't watch a lot of television when shows are actually on, we do a lot of DVR at our house. Right now I would say my favorite show is Parenthood. This show has something relatable for everyone and the family dynamics are just very funny.

9.  When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grow up? Ever since I was little I wanted to be a teacher, so it is no surprise that I am a 4th grade teacher today. I used to play school in my house all the time and being a teacher was just something I knew I wanted to do.

10.  If you could live anywhere, where would it be? I enjoy all the 4 seasons so this is a tough question. After visiting the west coast this past summer on a business trip with my husband to San Francisco, if I had to move anywhere I guess that would be the move. The city was extremely enjoyable and definitely different than New Jersey. I just wouldn't want to live in a touristy part of the city. I think I could live there for a short term basis, but permanently would be a different story.  I really do love living in Jersey though so honestly I wouldn't want to move anywhere. I am just a Jersey girl.

11.  What's your favorite season? I love each of the seasons for different reasons, but the fall is definitely very enjoyable. I love the changing of the leaves and the holidays that come along with the fall. Another bonus to the fall is that it isn't as cold as the winter but still warm enough to not be sweating like it is in the summer. One of my favorite things to do in the fall is go apple and pumpkin picking.  I can't wait to share the fall with our little baby girl to be.

 

Now it's my turn to nominate some blogs and ask some questions :)

For my nominees these are the blogs that I read on a regular basis...

 

Planning for Little Baby Legg

Plum Lovely

Modern Mommyhood

 Happily "Un" Processed

Spice Gals

11 Questions for my Nominees

1. Why are you blogging?
2. How are you growing your blog?
3. How has blogging changed your life and world?
4. Do you have any tips for the new blogger? Any advice is greatly wanted and needed.
5. What’s your idea of a great date night?
6. What is special about your bog?
7. What’s your favorite blog to read?
8. Where would you want to travel if money were no object?
9. What is your biggest accomplishment and why?
10. What is one product can’t live without?
11. What is your favorite breakfast?

 I had so much fun answering my questions and I can't wait to read my nominees' answers!

29 Weeks!!

How Many Weeks: 29 Weeks!! Size of a butternut squash. She is growing like crazy!!!

Total weight gain: So far only the 11 pounds that the doctor told me last week at my appointment

Maternity clothes: Oh yes!!! The spring weather is here which is nice. I am enjoying the lighter layers and the spring wardrobe.

Stretch marks: Not a one!! Thanks to Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter here

Sleep: Sleep has been improving. I guess I have been tired lately which has made falling asleep a bit easier.

Best moment of this week: We celebrated Mother's Day this past Sunday 5/11. It was an absolutely gorgeous day. Tom and I had breakfast with his mom and dad which was very nice and enjoyable. Then we headed up to my moms where we celebrated with my moms family which was also very nice. My mom had prepared a feast for all of us. It was so fun seeing all the kids and playing outside. I can't wait for the "blueberry" to join in on all the fun next year. She is going to have so much fun running around with all the other ones. When we got home I had a wonderful surprise at the front door. There were roses from the "blueberry," and they are just beautiful and so colorful.

Miss anything: Nothing this week. Although a mimosa on Mother's Day would have been nice.

      
Food cravings: Still wanting that Italian sub.

Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Have you started to show yet: Yes, she is growing.

Gender: GIRL!!

Movement: The "blueberry" is moving around all the time. She is extremely active. She moves a lot after meals.

Labor signs: no!!

Nursery: The nursery looks wonderful. We haven't done much in the past couple weeks. Still waiting on some things and I have to work on some of the decorations that are going to be going up on the walls.

Belly button in or out: Half and Half

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!! I am really enjoying being pregnant. Although this week I was a bit bummed when my results came back from the glucose test and I failed. I guess it is all the carbs and fruit that I eat. Well unfortunately I have to meet with a different doctor on Wednesday, at least I have met with him before. This will allow me to find out what the next steps are and the diet changes I have to make. I will be honest though I am a bit scared and nervous.

 Looking forward to: My shower is this coming Sunday!! I am so excited to celebrate with family and friends. My mom has been working so hard on everything and I can't wait to see how it all comes together.

28 Weeks!!!

How Many Weeks: 28 Weeks!! Size of a large eggplant.

Total weight gain: I went to the doctors yesterday 5/5 and gained a total of 11 pounds.

Maternity clothes: Yes!!! I love that the weather is getting warmer, which allows for maxi dresses. These are so much more comfortable than pants.

Stretch marks: Not a one!! Thanks to Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter here

Sleep: Not sleeping the greatest. We did switch mattresses this weekend, which has helped a lot. I miss sleeping on my stomach though.

Best moment of this week: We had a birthday party on Saturday for an adorable set of twin 4 year olds. It was nice to see our friends and celebrate. Celebrated Cinco de Mayo for Nate's birthday yesterday which was nice at my moms.

Miss anything: A glass of sangria yesterday for Cinco de Mayo.

      
Food cravings: Loving fruit, and would love to have an Italian sub!!!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Chinese food!

Have you started to show yet: Yes, the bump is getting bigger by the day

Gender: GIRL!!

Movement: The "blueberry" is moving around all the time. Luckily she doesn't keep me up at night.

Labor signs: no!!

Nursery: Her room is coming along. After my shower, I hope to finish it up before I get too much bigger. I still have energy so now is a good time to work on it. I just love sitting in there and admiring how warm and girly it looks. Tom and I agree it is our favorite room in the house. What a lucky little girl!!

Belly button in or out: Still in.

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!! I am really enjoying being pregnant. 

 Looking forward to: Hopefully passing my Glucose test which I took on Monday and celebrating Mother's day this weekend.

27 Weeks

 

How Many Weeks: 27 Weeks, only 13 more to go!!

 

Total weight gain: Not sure I go to the doctors on the 5th so I will find out for sure then.

 

Maternity clothes:  Yes!!! I picked up some new tops over the weekend, since Old Navy was having a great sale. Hopefully I shouldn't need much more before this little "blueberry" arrives.

 

Stretch marks: Not a one!! Thanks to Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter here

 

Sleep: Sleeping has been a bit rough since the weekend. I have been having really bad heartburn and just can't get comfortable. Tom is going to switch out the mattresses with the spare bedroom in hopes that may help.

 

Best moment of this week: Tom and I went out Saturday night to Red Robin for dinner and then met up with some friends for bowling. It was really nice to see everyone, even though I didn't bowl :(.  Sunday we had dinner at Brick Oven with my cousin, her husband, and the 3 kids which was nice. We then took the kids for a walk and had Cold Stone. It was almost like one on one with all the little ones. I love seeing them and can't wait for our little one to join the bunch!!

 

Miss anything: A glass of wine at dinner

 

Food cravings: I love fresh fruit. I just can't get enough of it. I can't wait for more of it to come into season.

 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing!!

 

Have you started to show yet: Yes, this bump just keeps growing.

 

Gender: GIRL!!

 

Movement: She is a constant mover and shaker! It's fun to feel her jumping around in there.

 

Labor signs: No. 

 

Nursery: The room is almost done. We finished on Sunday putting her furniture together and it looks absolutely beautiful. We still need to hang things on the wall and finish up some other projects but overall, we are both so excited with how great it looks.

Belly button in or out: Still in.

 

Wedding rings on or off: On

 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!!

 

 Looking forward to: Spring weather!!

26 Weeks!!

The past couple of weeks have been busy!!! We have been working on the nursery (pictures to come), and enjoying the nice spring weather. With being on spring break this week I have been able to catch up on some things that have been hard to get to during the week including the blog. I didn't have time to do a 25 week update but I did include the picture in this weeks update.

How Many Weeks: 26 Weeks !!! I can't believe how fast time is going.

Total weight gain: Not sure I go to the doctors on the 5th so I will find out for sure then.

Maternity clothes:  Yes!!! I am enjoying some of the spring outfits I have picked up. I just need a couple more spring tops.

Stretch marks: Not a one!! Thanks to Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter here

Sleep: Sleeping is good. Definitely better than in past weeks.

Best moment of this week: This week has been pretty nice with the gorgeous weather and being on spring break. We celebrated Easter on Sunday with Tom's family and it was very nice!! Monday was really fun and my mom and I went to lunch and got a dress for my baby shower. It was definitely harder to find one than I thought but I absolutely love the dress!! I can't wait to wear it in a couple of weeks. Today I went and had breakfast with a friend and her little man. It is always fun to catch up with friends!! 

Miss anything: Nothing this week.

Food cravings: This week I have been craving guacamole!! I don't know if it's the warm weather but I can't wait until Thursday to do dinner so I can have some.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing!!

Have you started to show yet: Yes!  

Gender: GIRL!!! It's going to be so exciting to see this little "blueberry!!"

Movement: She does move a lot and when she doesn't move, I get worried, luckily Tom calms me down and always makes me feel better!! I guess the worrying comes along with being a mom.

Labor signs: No. 

Nursery: Her room is looking amazing!! I can't wait until it all comes together. Tom and I have been working on her furniture. It is great to see all the little touches that make it a nursery. She is going to absolutely love it. Pictures to come.

Belly button in or out: Still in.

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!! 

Looking forward to: Finishing up the nursery. Enjoying more of this beautiful weather!!!

24 Weeks!!!!

The last couple of weeks have been extremely busy and I know I haven't been updating. I'm sorry for being behind. Although I do not have pictures for week 23, I have included week 22 pics. Hopefully I am back on track now and will be updating weekly!!!

How Many Weeks: 24 Weeks !!!

Total weight gain: I gained 5 pounds since last month.

Maternity clothes:  A majority of my wardrobe is maternity with a couple pieces thrown in here and there that are pre-maternity. Luckily with spring coming, tops are flowy and I have some pretty tops from last spring that are still fitting.

Stretch marks: Not a one!! Thanks to Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter here

Sleep: Sleeping has been much better the past couple of weeks. I usually wake up around 5:45 to use the bathroom but other than that I am sleeping the whole night. She is still kicking in the early morning.

Best moment of this week: It's only Thursday and this week has been pretty busy. We celebrated my dad's birthday on Sunday and Monday. Sunday we went to Spirito's in Elizabeth, where they have the most AMAZING ravioli's. Then on Monday we went to the Stirling Hotel for dinner. I also had a doctors appointment on Monday and the "blueberry" is measuring right on track and her heartbeat was great!! It is always fun to hear her. I can't wait until we get to finally see her!! I need to go in the next couple of weeks for the glucose testing. Ughh!!!

Miss anything: Nothing this week.

Movement: She is constantly moving throughout the whole day. She is super active, which makes me curious to see if this will continue when she arrives.

Food cravings: I still enjoy cereal, bagels and fruit. These are definitely my favorite. I have to start cutting out OJ and spaghetti sauce though because it is giving me terrible heartburn :(

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing!!

Have you started to show yet: Yes!  

Gender: GIRL!!! I can't wait to see what she looks like.

Labor signs: No. 

 

Nursery: The nursery is coming along. We had her room painted 2 weeks ago, the painters did a wonderful job and we absolutely love the way it came out!!!   The room is  getting carpeting tomorrow and her furniture is coming next Saturday. I am so excited to see how everything comes together. It's hard to believe that she will be here so soon!!Pictures will be coming when it is all finished.

 

Belly button in or out: Still in.

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!! I am really enjoying being pregnant!!

Looking forward to: Yoga!!! I started prenatal yoga last week and I love it. I hope that it will help with labor. I have friends who say that it was amazing and really helped them through the whole process.