Beachy Head Day Trip

I have only been posting about Baby Morgan's updates for the past couple of months but since she will be here soon (ekk!) I wanted to get back into posting life updates (which will also include Morgan and how Matt and I are coping as parents haha)

Last Sunday we had one sunny day in-between a bunch of rainy days so Matt and I decided to take a day trip to beachy head. We had never been and heard it was a beautiful place to see on the coast on England. The drive was about 2 1/2-3 hours which was a little hard for me to be in the car that long because of my back pain but it was worth it once we got there! The cliffs and the ocean were so beautiful, it was fun to see the coast of England.

The weather and views were gorgeous, however the walking up and down hills took it out of me! After we soaked up some sun we got some lunch at a pub nearby and enjoyed some amazing fish and chips! To top it off I had a popsicle (my new craving) for dessert. We took a different way home and discovered a beach town with sand and restaurants and shopping that was awesome. I hope we can go back there one day with Morgan for a beach trip :)

Baby Morgan Week 35!

WEEK 35

Estimated Due Date: July 2, 2014

Gender: GIRL!!! Morgan Duggan-Childs

Weight Gain: Not sure lately. Doctor said I was measuring a little small but man do I still feel huge!

Eats and Treats: cold treats like popsicles, sorbet, italian ice! yum! Also picked up a watermelon this week and I can't get enough of it, I think I am going to have to buy more next week :) 

How I Am Feeling: so tired and lots of back pain! but also since the hubby is gone I usually tend to sleep more when Matt is away anyways. Indigestion and heartburn are at a full time force right now, I heard once the baby drops this will get better so I am hoping she decides to drop soon! 

Clothing: whatever is clean...I have been lazy with laundry this week!

Exercise: still getting in about 3 workouts a week, better than nothing I guess! Hoping once my mom gets here we can go on some walks around the neighborhood. 

Most Looking Forward To: Going to the zoo this weekend with some friends and finishing up the nursery! I will post nursery pictures next week.

Thankful For: It almost being the month of June! Countdown till my mom and baby Morgan gets here. 

Baby Morgan Week 34

WEEK 34

Estimated Due Date: July 2, 2014

Gender: GIRL!!! Morgan Duggan-Childs

Weight Gain: about 23 pounds 

Eats and Treats: I am eating a bagel every morning, so I guess I am craving carbs again. Eating lots of fruit still cherries, grapes, berries, apples, pineapple so much fruit! I have also been craving popsicles and lucky for me its almost summer and they have my favorite popsicles at the commissary :)

How I Am Feeling: Feeling tired and still getting lots of foot cramps but other than that I feel good most days and I am getting really excited for baby Morgan's due date in 6 weeks!!

Clothing: Lots of short sleeve shirts because it is actually hot in England last week and the past couple of days have been warm and there is no AC in our house or at my work. I also loved wearing my maternity maxi dress I bought it is super comfortable, I wish I could wear it all day!

Exercise: Pretty light with my workouts this week, sleep meant more to me than working out so only got in about 2 light work outs. 

Most Looking Forward To: The last couple of weeks with just Matt and I. I am hoping to enjoy and relax these next couple of weekends and get lots of sleep!

Thankful For: Getting to the end of the pregnancy with little to no issues and I know my symptoms could be a lot worse so I am so thankful that I have minor pregnancy symptoms :)

Baby Morgan 33 Weeks!

WEEK 33

Estimated Due Date: July 2, 2014

Gender: GIRL!!! Morgan Duggan-Childs

Weight Gain: still about 20 pounds 

Eats and Treats: I am back to craving sweets all the time! donuts, ice-cream, cookies, brownies, cupcakes! I can't get enough. Also eating lots of fruit still. Trying to add in some vegetables for dinner.....

How I Am Feeling: Feeling pretty good, still tired and I feel like Morgan is running out of space because she keeps kicking me in my ribs. I have also been getting really bad foot cramps lately that last forever, they are awful!

Clothing: pretty much wearing t-shirts and maternity pants all the time, and sweatpants when I get home :)

Exercise: Got back into working out a couple times a week, this week I have gotten on the treadmill and did a weight lighting pregnancy safe workout video, hoping I can do a light work out this weekend and go on a walk with the hubby. 

Most Looking Forward To: Getting everything done for the nursery! It is pretty much done but I still have some things to do, once it is done I will put up pictures. Also excited for my virtual baby shower on Sunday!

Thankful For: All my friends and family for putting together a virtual baby shower for me. Also, thankful for my friends here in England and all the extra baby stuff I have gotten from them :)

Baby Morgan Week 32

WEEK 32

We finally moved onto base housing and we spent all last week/weekend unpacking and I am exhausted!

Estimated Due Date: July 2, 2014

Gender: GIRL!!! Morgan Duggan-Childs

Weight Gain: about 20 pounds now

Eats and Treats: I was craving Mexican, but I got to fulfill that craving on my birthday with a birthday lunch at work :) Anything chocolate still, pineapple, fruity drinks, watermelon, cupcakes

How I Am Feeling: Feeling exhausted after moving and working all week. I started to get run down and was getting really bad foot cramps and nose bleeds, but I think I got that under control now with more rest and hydrating. I was probably doing more than I should have at 32 weeks and I think my body hated me for it. I cannot wait to rest up this weekend!

Clothing: Not much is comfortable right now except sweat pants which I look forward to coming home everyday from work and putting them on :)

Exercise: Not much since my body is still trying to recover from the move, I worked out this morning but that is about it!

Most Looking Forward To: My virtual baby shower in two weeks :) cannot wait to see all my friends and family together on FaceTime, even though I wish I was there in person...I guess this is the next best thing.

Thankful For: Getting a house on base housing, life is so much easier and the driving is so much less now, so happy we were able to get onto base and unpack before Morgan arrives :)

Baby Morgan Week 30, only 10 more weeks to go!

WEEK 30

Estimated Due Date: July 2, 2014

Gender: GIRL!!! Morgan Duggan-Childs

Weight Gain: About 15-17 pounds

Eats and Treats: Craving soda and salty things like potato chips :) Also made a batch of dark chocolate brownies this week and they have been so good all week! Eating so much fruit...pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, apples and bananas. I can't wait for watermelon to be in season.

How I Am Feeling: I have been feeling like a have a cold this week so sleeping has been difficult with a sore throat and stuffy nose. My heartburn has been hurting so bad this week, never experienced heartburn like this!

Clothing: nothing is comfortable to wear anymore unless its sweatpants and and oversized t-shirt!

Exercise: Only got in two workouts this week, this cold has taken all my energy this week, hoping next week might be better but we are moving so might be too busy! 

Most Looking Forward To: Setting up the nursery in our new house. I cannot wait to get the owl and tree decal put up on the wall and set up the crib :)

Thankful For: All of the baby kicks I feel everyday from Morgan and having my husband here to share all of these experiences with.

Baby Morgan Week 29!

So I missed week 28 because our friends were in town visiting and we went to Rome! Which I think is a pretty good excuse :)

WEEK 29

Estimated Due Date: July 2, 2014

Gender: GIRL!!! Morgan Duggan-Childs

Weight Gain: Lets just say I am gaining the right amount of weight

Eats and Treats: I had a lot of pizza and sorbet gelato in Rome and it was amazing! Trying to eat healthier this week but I did buy zebra cakes at the store on Sunday and they hit the spot. 

How I Am Feeling: Feeling pretty good,still a little uncomfortable when sleeping and Morgan is constantly kicking my bladder so that has been making it difficult to get through the day without going to the bathroom 100 times! Also the heartburn has been out of control lately and have tums in every room of our house.

Clothing: bought two maternity dresses today for Spring and I cannot wait to wear them! 

Exercise: I didn't work out all week when our friends were here so Monday I started back into it and I am still doing those safe pregnancy weight lighting workout DVDs. While the workouts aren't intense I am hoping just working out a little will help me get back into shape faster after I have Morgan. 

Most Looking Forward To: Moving into base housing in two weeks! We have so much to do before then but really looking forward to being closer to everything. 

Thankful For: The fact that it is Spring and so far England has provided us with some awesome weather.