Mason's Room

Mason's room is almost complete. The only thing we're lacking is the changing pad to put on his dresser. Here's a little sneak peek!

 Mason's bed. The bedding was ordered online and custom made. The baseball rug was a gift from Scotty's mom and sister for Christmas, the wooden NY over the bed was ordered off ebay, and the baseball cards are Scotty's from when he was a little boy.

 Scotty got me this glider from Christmas. I can see many hours spend rocking and feeding Mason in this chair!

 Close up of Mason's bedding. The sheet is solid Navy Blue. I laid out his blanket/comforter on top. I'm not sure how much we'll actually use this blanket, but it looks nice ;-)

 The dresser matches the crib. We got them both from Toy's R Us and we are very pleased with it! The baseball lamp camp from Hobby Lobby. I got 2 of the baseballs for Scotty when I was in Minneapolis for training back in May. At the time we were hoping that we'd be able to use it in our little boy's room some day. One of the balls is signed by a Yankee player. The Andy Pettitte jersey was bought on ebay and the shadow box came from Hobby Lobby.

 Close up of Scotty's baseball cards. Scotty collected most of them as a little boy. But there is a newer signed one of Chase Wright, Scotty played baseball with him in High School. The other one is someone that Scotty played baseball with in college.

 This is a felt banner that lists all of the Yankee's World Series Championships. I think this is my favorite thing that is on the wall! I like the rich look of the Navy Blue.

 Signed picture of Mariano Rivera.

 Some of the picture along the top of the wall.

 More pictures from the top of the wall. 3 out of the 4 walls have pictures like this.

Here is the proud Daddy hanging the pictures in Mason's room. He picked out all of the decorations for Mason's room and I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out. He has caught a lot of flack from friends and family about how Mason won't sleep well or that we're torturing him by making him sleep with all the Yankee stuff. My dad says that he's going to teach Mason to say Rangers for his first word. All of this attention good or bad makes Scotty happy. He likes to stir things up!

28 Weeks

How Far Along: 28 Weeks

Size of baby: Mason now weighs 2 ¼ pounds. He's almost 15 inches long from head to heel!

Weight Gain/Loss: 14 pounds

Maternity Clothes: All maternity pants now and mostly maternity shirts. I love my maternity clothes so much. They are very comfy and cute! I did discover this weekend that I can still button a pair of my stretch non-maternity pants. However I found out pretty fast that just because I could button them did not make them comfortable or suitable for wearing all day. Sitting down with them on was downright painful ;-)

Gender: It's a BOY!! Mason Carter Mitchell

Movement: Mason is moving more and more each day. His kicks and jabs have gotten a lot stronger. You can easily see him moving from the outside. I was able to catch it on camera this week.

Food Cravings: I could still eat french fries with every meal. But, if you know me I’ve always been this way! I love french fries!! So, I’m not sure if we can really call it a “pregnancy craving”. I also could eat spaghetti several times a week!

What I miss: The only thing I can think that I miss right now is sleeping on my back.

Sleep: My hips become very sore after a few hours of sleep. I have to switch the side I’m laying on about once an hour. I also had a strange dream them week. I dreamed that Mason was pushing out on my belly and you could make out the shape of his hand, foot, and face.

Symptoms: This week it is becoming evident that I can’t do as much physically. Housework like vacuuming, folding laundry and washing dishes really take a toll on my back and stomach muscles. I’m learning to work and little and then rest a little. I’m also having some Braxton Hick’s contractions. I usually have them in the evenings, especially when I’ve been more active during the day.

Best Moment this week: Mason’s bedding will be here this week! This will make his room almost complete! After the bedding we just need the changing pad. Mom and I also went this weekend and registered for all the goodies we’ll need for Mason. I expected this to be an overwhelming experience, but it went really smooth. I’m so glad Mom was willing to go along, she was a BIG help.

What I am looking forward to: Putting Mason’s bedding in his crib! 

I think this shirt makes it hard to see the real size of my "summy", maybe this picture is better...

27 Weeks

How Far Along: 27 Weeks

Size of baby: Mason now weighs almost 2 pounds. He's about 14 ½  inches long from head to heel!

Weight Gain/Loss: 13 pounds

Maternity Clothes: All maternity pants now and mostly maternity shirts. I love my maternity clothes so much. They are very comfy and cute!

Gender: It's a BOY!! Mason Carter Mitchell

Movement: Mason is moving a lot these days. In addition to sticking things out of my belly, I can also really feel him roll around now. It is such a neat feeling to feel him re-adjusting in there. I can also feel when his head, butt or back are on the outside of my tummy. This shows me that he has really gotten bigger in the last few weeks. I really wish there was a little window in my belly so I could look in and see what he’s up to!

Food Cravings: I could still eat french fries with every meal. But, if you know me I’ve always been this way! I love french fries!! So, I’m not sure if we can really call it a “pregnancy craving”.

What I miss: The only thing I can think that I miss right now is sleeping on my back.

Sleep: I'm having more trouble getting comfortable while sleeping. Since I'm just sleeping on my side, my hips get very sore after I lay on one side for a while. I can only sleep on one side for about an hour, then my hips get too sore and I have to change to the other side. I still end up on my back sometimes on accident. Scotty is usually the one to wake me up and tell me to roll over. No crazy dreams in a while.

Symptoms: Mostly just being uncomfortable while sleeping. I’m really feeling very good these days and I’m able to enjoy being pregnant.

Best Moment this week: I’ll have an appointment this Wednesday 1/12. I always look forward to hearing Mason’s heartbeat! However, I’m also having my glucose test this week and I’m not looking forward to that so much.  

What I am looking forward to: I expect Mason’s bedding to come in the mail anytime now. I can’t wait to put it in his crib. That will complete his room! 

26 Weeks

How Far Along: 26 Weeks

Size of baby: Mason now weighs about 1 2/3 pounds. He's about 14 inches long from head to heel!

Weight Gain/Loss: 12 pounds

Maternity Clothes: All maternity pants now and mostly maternity shirts. I love my maternity clothes so much. They are very comfy and cute!

Gender: It's a BOY!! Mason Carter Mitchell

Movement: Mason is moving a lot these days. He has also starting sticking things out. Like I’ll feel pressure from inside and when I feel, there is a lump where he has poked his foot or elbow out. It really is a neat feeling, but I’m sure it will get to be uncomfortable once he is bigger.  

Food Cravings: I could still eat french fries with every meal. But, if you know me I’ve always been this way! I love french fries!! So, I’m not sure if we can really call it a “pregnancy craving”.

What I miss: The only thing I can think that I miss right now is sleeping on my back.

Sleep: I'm having more trouble getting comfortable while sleeping. Since I'm just sleeping on my side, my hips get very sore after I lay on one side for a while. I can only sleep on one side for about an hour, then my hips get too sore and I have to change to the other side. I still end up on my back sometimes on accident. Scotty is usually the one to wake me up and tell me to roll over. No crazy dreams in a while.

Symptoms: Mostly just being uncomfortable while sleeping. I’m really feeling very good these days and I’m able to enjoy being pregnant.

Best Moment this week: I was with Mom on Thursday (1/6/2011) and she was trying to feel Mason move.  Unfortunately he wasn’t cooperating, but while she had her hand on my belly it growled really loud. Mom said, “Oh my, did he just toot on my hand!?!” We both got a huge laugh about it!

What I am looking forward to: I’m looking forward to spending the weekend with Scotty’s Dad, step-mom, and step-sister Callie. They live up in the Panhandle, so we don’t get to see them very often.