Lily- One Month

I can't believe that Lily is aready 1 month old. Andy and I have enjoyed getting to know our sweet little girl....that and naps....we enjoy our daily naps. One week after we brought her home from the hospital Lily weighed 8lbs 2oz. Two weeks later she's 9lbs 4oz and 21 inches long. She's outgrown almost all of her newborn clothes.

THIS MONTH
Lily loves:
-Tummy time
-Her ladybug crib mirror
-Taking naps on Andy's chest
-Her swing (aka: the one item that has kept me sane so far)

Lily hates:
-Her carseat. Lord help us if she wakes up in her carseat.

Obviously this has been a month of firsts. These include her first time at a resturant, first tailgate (UT vs Vandy), first playdate, first shopping trip and her first time sitting on Santa's lap. Less than a week after Lily was born we took her out to Maryville, TN to watch the UT vs Mizzu game and spend the night at my parent's house. The next day we took a trip to Kingston, TN for our niece's birthday and Lily got to meet the McFalls side of the family. We had family come into town from Memphis, North Carolina and NYC for Lily's baptism on Thanksgiving morning.

Tailgating with Uncle Ross (in her bear suit)

        Playdate with baby Abby

Best buddies

 The bug mirror

 Cuddle time with daddy

Bonding with Fenway and CJ

After the Baptism with her parents and Godparents

                Auntie Rachel and Lily

 

Introducing Lillian (Lily) Maury McFalls

Ok so I realize this is over 2 weeks late but cut me some slack.....I'm sleep deprived.

Monday Oct 28th Andy and I welcomed our beautiful baby girl, Lillian Maury McFalls into the world. She arrived 1 day past her due date weighing 7lb 14oz and measuring 20 inches long.

Around 4:30am on Monday I started having contractions. At 5:30am I called Andy (who was working night shift) and at 7:00am we headed to the hospital.....we were stuck behind a school bus for most of the way. After arriving at the hospital, checking in, getting moved to a labor and delivery room, getting an epidural and taking a nap Lily was born at 5:50pm. Everyone was pretty convinced that Lily was a boy up until she came out.

 



39 Weeks

How far along: 39 weeks

Baby size: The size of a watermelon. Around 18.9-20.9 inches long and weighs 6.2-9.2 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 38 to a beach ball.

Bellybutton in or out: out

Maternity clothes: yep brr.....I need some wintery maternity clothes but there's no point in getting any now.

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks contractions, tired and uncomfortable in general. 

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: not finding out

Movement: I don't know what it's doing in there but it does NOT feel good.

Sleep: I think I've built up a resistance to Unisom.

Food aversions: nothing

Food cravings: cookies and ice cream. 

Best moment(s) this week: the UT vs USC win!!!

What I miss: getting a good night sleep

What I'm looking forward to: seeing the baby and having Thursday off from work.  


What's going on with the baby: The baby is able to flex its limbs and its brain is rapidly developing and its fingernails may extend past his fingertips.

38 Weeks

How far along: 38 weeks

Baby size: The size of a pumpkin. Around 18.9-20.9 inches long and weighs 6.2-9.2 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 38 to a beach ball.

Bellybutton in or out: out

Maternity clothes: I hope the baby comes before it gets too cold....all of my maternity clothes are summery.  

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks contractions, trouble sleeping, itchy belly and heartburn.

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: not finding out

Movement: oh yeah.

Sleep: I can't wait to sleep on my stomach and back again.

Food aversions: apples

Food cravings: anything that's bad for me.

Best moment(s) this week: spending too much money at Carters and getting our house professionally cleaned (since I can't bend down and breathe at the same time).

What I miss: going for walks and not getting a backache.

What I'm looking forward to: getting my hair cut later today, the next OB appointment tomorrow, the UT vs USC game and book club on Sunday.

What's going on with the baby: The baby may have about an inch or so of hair already and it's slowly shedding that white goo on its skin but you might see some of it at the birth.

37 Weeks (Full Term!!!!!)

How far along: 37 weeks

Baby size: The size of a winter melon. Around 18.9-20.9 inches long and weighs 6.2-9.2 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 37 to a beachball.

Bellybutton in or out: out

Maternity clothes: All the time....and Andy's PJ pants.

Symptoms: heartburn, Braxton Hicks contractions, and occasionally my right ankle swells (never the left....weird).

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: not finding out

Movement: oh yeah.

Sleep: The baby must be trying to get me ready for all those late night/ early morning feedings. 

Food aversions: apples and crushed pineapple.

Food cravings: ice cream....which I have plenty of after hosting a baby shower this weekend.

Best moment(s) this week: seeing the baby at the ultrasound on Thursday (it has hair!!), Katie's baby shower and the UT vs UGA game.

What I miss: not feeling like a blimp in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

What I'm looking forward to: getting our house professionally cleaned (a gift to myself), my next dr appointment later today and not having anything to do this coming weekend.
 What's going on with the baby: The baby is practicing some skills: inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.

36 Weeks

How far along: 36 weeks

Baby size: The size of a honeydew. Around 17.2-18.7 inches long and weighs 4.2-5.8 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 36 to a Ukulele.

Bellybutton in or out: out

Maternity clothes: yep. CJ enjoys rubbing his head on my belly when I sit on the floor so a lot of my shirts are covered in dog hair.

Symptoms: heartburn, Braxton Hicks contractions, aches and pains and I'm sore when I walk after sitting for a while.

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: not finding out

Movement: I think the baby poked my sciatic nerve during work yesterday and made my leg jump. Ouch!  

Sleep: Andy says that I stay on my side of the bed....but my belly doesn't.

Food aversions: apples

Food cravings: Triple peanut butter cookie bars (luckily I'm making some for tailgating).

Best moment(s) this week: Megan's baby shower, our 2 year anniversary (thanks for the Reese's pie, card and flowers Andy) and buying the rest of the stuff we needed off the registry.

What I miss: bending down and being able to breath at the same time.

What I'm looking forward to: The next OB appointment this Friday!!!, tailgating and the UT vs UGA game and Katie's shower on Sunday. What's going on with the baby: It's getting closer to being able to breath on its own. The baby's skin is getting smooth and soft and its gums are rigid. The baby's liver, kidneys, circulation and immune systems are basically good to go.

35 Weeks

How far along: 35 weeks

Baby size: The size of a  coconut. Around 17.2-18.7 inches long and weighs 4.2-5.8 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 35 to a Ukulele.

Bellybutton in or out: out

Maternity clothes: yep.

Symptoms: heartburn, Braxton Hicks contractions, aches and pains and looking like a penguin when I walk

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: not finding out

Movement: I'm not sure what it's doing in there but it is not comfortable for mommy.  

Sleep: Sleep? What is this sleep you speak of?  

Food aversions: apples

Food cravings: I made Snicker's Salad and Triple Peanut Butter Cookie Bars for the party this weekend.....I might have to make more of both of those they were SO good.

Best moment(s) this week: spending time with friends at the UT vs. UF watching party, dinner with family from out of town and getting everything for the hospital in the car.

What I miss: sleep.... I suppose I'll be ready for those sleepless nights.

What I'm looking forward to: The next OB appointment (with ultrasound), Megan's baby shower and the next Junior League meeting.

What's going on with the baby: Now the baby's hearing is fully developed, and it responds best to high- pitched noises. The baby's kidneys are also fully developed.  

34 Weeks

How far along: 34 weeks

Baby size: The size of a butternut squash. Around 17.2-18.7 inches long and weighs 4.2-5.8 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 33 to a Ukulele.

Bellybutton in or out: out

Maternity clothes: yep.

Symptoms: heartburn, hunger and Braxton Hicks contractions.

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: not finding out

Movement: all the time. Occasionally it will deliver a swift kick that makes my eyes bug out.

Sleep: Much better now that my cold is gone.

Food aversions: none

Food cravings: Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory (what a coincidence...we have some in the fridge).

Best moment(s) this week: spending time with family on Sat, book club on Sunday (very yummy food) and the new dishwasher working really well.

What I miss: walking without waddling like a penguin

What I'm looking forward to: shopping with my mom, the next appointment, the UT vs UF game, and donating stuff to Junior League Bag-A-Bargain.

What's going on with the baby: The baby can recognize and react to simple songs, if you're singing them. (If you're not, START! The baby may find those songs soothing after birth.) The baby is also urinating about a pint per day.

33 Weeks

How far along: 33 weeks

Baby size: The size of a durian (a what?? I googled a picture of one...it looks like a spikey loofah). Around 17.2-18.7 inches long and weighs 4.2-5.8 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 33 to a Ukulele (huh?).

Bellybutton in or out: out

Maternity clothes: They're fantastic.

Symptoms: heartburn, hunger, random aches and pains, Braxton Hicks contractions and difficulty breathing when the baby stretches out.

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: not finding out 

Movement: especially when I try to sleep.

Sleep: Apparently I've started kicking Andy and stealing his covers. I also have a cold which means sleep has become nonexistent.  

Food aversions: none

Food cravings: fruit, pasta and cake.  

Best moment(s) this week: Junior League starting back up, my friend's wedding, the UT vs Western KY game (even though it was so hot we left at halftime and getting the front yard landscaped.

What I miss: sleep

What I'm looking forward to: the UT vs Oregon game, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil book club and getting a new dishwasher!!

What's going on with the baby: The baby is keeping its eyes open while awake. It's also starting to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing. It's bones are hardening and it's going through major brain development.

32 Weeks

 

How far along: 32 weeks

Baby size: The size of a squash. Around 15.2-16.7 inches long and weighs 2.5-3.8 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 32 to a loaf of bread.

Bellybutton in or out: 1/2 and 1/2

Maternity clothes: they're SOOOO comfy. Symptoms: heartburn, hunger and lower back pain when I'm on my feet for a while.

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: not finding out 

Movement: All the time. Occasionally I feel like this guy...although I'm sure Little Bit is SOOOOOOO MUCH cuter than the alien.


Sleep: ok....CJ is now my alarm clock on the days I don't go into work.

Food aversions: none

Food cravings: fruit, peanut butter, hard boiled eggs and bananas.

Best moment(s) this week: buying a new dishwasher and vacuum cleaner (It's amazing) and Andy pulling out the Holly bushes in front of our house!!!

What I miss: Malibu.

What I'm looking forward to: my Dr.s appointment later today, the UT vs Western KY game and a friends wedding on Saturday.

What's going on with the baby: The baby is (hopefully) getting in the head-down position and is probably feeling even more cramped.

31 weeks

How far along: 31 weeks

Baby size: The size of a pineapple. Around 15.2-16.7 inches long and weighs 2.5-3.8 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 31 to a loaf of bread.

Bellybutton in or out: 1/2 and 1/2

Maternity clothes: YES!!! Within the past 2 weeks strangers have been saying "Congratulations" to me so I know I really look pregnant. At least the same strangers aren't trying to touch the belly.

Symptoms: heartburn, hunger and lower back pain

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: not finding out 

Movement: I think "Little Bit" has flipped head down because it spends most of the time kicking my lungs and putting pressure on my bladder.

Sleep: ok. I get to wear these very sexy wrist guards for carpal tunnel when I sleep or else I wake up with tingly hands.  

Food aversions: none

Food cravings: cake, Chedder's Monster Cookie and vanilla wafers with peanut butter.

Best moment(s) this week: the baby shower, spending time with family, putting together all the baby gear and organizing the nursery

What I miss: my feet. Where did they go?

What I'm looking forward to: Junior League starting back up, a co-worker's wedding on Sat and my Doctor's appointment next week.

What's going on with the baby: The baby is going through major brain and nerve decelopment. Its eyes are developing too and its irises now react to light. All 5 senses are in working order. 

30 weeks

How far along: 30 weeks

Baby size: The size of a cucumber. Around 15.2-16.7 inches long and weighs 2.5-3.8 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 30 to a loaf of bread.

Bellybutton in or out: 1/2 and 1/2

Maternity clothes: loving the stretchy waistbands!!
Symptoms: heartburn, hunger, leg cramps at night and random aches and pains.

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: not finding out 

Movement: All the time! Little bit enjoys playing soccer with my bladder....or any other organs it can reach. I think it was hiccupping earlier this week.

Sleep: ok. We've started letting CJ out of his crate at night and he sleeps in our room. Let me tell you there is nothing more terrifying then waking up at 1am with a ghostly white dog face 3 inches from yours. This week I also dreamed that I was going to give birth at Hogwarts.

Food aversions: none

Food cravings: vanilla wafers, peanut butter, cake, ice cream.....(thanks for the piece of cake this week Andy).

Best moment(s) this week: Andy passing his big test at work, our last childbirth class, a friend's bachelorette party and celebrating my nephew's birthday.

What I miss: nothing

What I'm looking forward to: spending time with my family coming in for the shower, my next doctors appointment later today and the baby shower on Saturday!!!!

What's going on with the baby: The baby's skin is getting smoother but it's brain is getting more wrinkly (to make way for all that essential brain tissue). It's now strong enough to grasp a finger.

29 Weeks

How far along: 29 weeks 

Baby size: The size of an acorn squash. Around 15.2-16.7 inches long and weighs 2.5-3.8 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 29 to a loaf of bread.

Bellybutton in or out: In...but working its way out

Maternity clothes: All the time....sometime over the last week I can't see my feet anymore when I look down (I assume they're still there).

Symptoms: hunger, leg cramps while I'm sleeping, occasional heartburn (bad enough that I had to take Tums).

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: Not finding out.  

Movement: I can tell when the baby is facing different directions depending on where I feel the kicks.  

Sleep: Fine once the baby stops kicking right before bed.

Food aversions: none

Food cravings: anything that will keep me full for longer than 30 minutes.

Best moment(s) this week: taking our infant safety/ CPR class, playing Cards Against Humanity at a friend's b-day party, I started working on the baby book and Andy surprising me with cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory.

What I miss: being able to relax without the baby dancing on my bladder.

What I'm looking forward to: our last childbirth class this Saturday, a friend's bachelorette party, my nephew's b-day party and the baby shower next Saturday.

What's going on with the baby: The baby is getting a little cramped in there, since it's growing so fast. But you probably already realize that, since your getting all those jabs and kicks. It's growing white fat deposits under its skin and the baby's energy is surging because of it.

28 Weeks

How far along: 28 weeks (WOOOHOOO 3rd trimester!!)

Baby size: The size of an eggplant. Around 13.6-14.8 inches long and weighs 1.5-2.5 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 28 to a kid's lunch box.

Bellybutton in or out: In...but working its way out

Maternity clothes: Thanks to my family, friends and co-workers I have been well supplied with maternity clothes.

Symptoms: hunger, shortness of breath, leg cramps at night and apparently I am now a walking mosquito buffet (with or without bug spray I get eaten alive).

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: Not finding out.  

Movement: The other day I swear the baby was doing flutter kicks against my bladder.

Sleep: I think the baby kicking is waking me up.....all I know is that at 4am I'm suddenly awake and really have to pee.   

Food aversions: none

Food cravings: anything that will keep me full for longer than 30 minutes.

Best moment(s) this week: our first Childbirth class (thanks Andy for making me laugh the entire time), being off work for a few days and dinner out with some friends on Saturday night.

What I miss: there are some days I would kill for a Malibu and coke.

What I'm looking forward to: the baby shower and our infant safety class on Saturday.

What's going on with the baby: Little Bit is starting to develop more fat, so its wrinkly skin will start to get smoother. Its lungs are mature enough that it could probably survive if it was born now. (I think we'll let it cook a little longer.)

27 Weeks

How far along: 27 weeks

Baby size: The size of a rutabaga. Around 13.6-14.8 inches long and weighs 1.5-2.5 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 27 to a kid's lunch box.

Bellybutton in or out: In

Maternity clothes: Yep. Many thanks to my Aunt Anne for taking me maternity clothes shopping in Memphis.

Symptoms: Never ending hunger, sometimes it's hard to catch my breath if I'm lying down, an occasional contraction (nothing to worry about) and last night I had my first pregnancy nose bleed.

Names: "Little Bit"

Gender: Not finding out.  

Movement: All the time. Except when my little cousins wanted to feel it kick.....then it wouldn't move at all.

Sleep: Apparently I dream entire Lifetime movies.

Food aversions: anything too spicy

Food cravings: anything that's bad for me....I just don't feel full for very long after eating fruit or veggies.

Best moment(s) this week: chocolate cake for my mom's birthday, visiting Memphis for Andy's belated 30th birthday and getting our first baby gift!

What I miss: nothing.

What I'm looking forward to: the baby shower, our childbirth classes (the first one is on Saturday) and my next doctor's appointment.  

What's going on with the baby: The baby is practicing inhaling and exhaling with its rapidly developing lungs. It's official: the baby is showing brain activity and it's brain will keep on getting more complex.