It's Time

The time is finally here!! I always thought about the moment that I go into labor. I imagined my water would break and I'd call my family and say "IT'S TIME!" LOL! Welp! That's not quite how my journey is going to play out unless I go into labor before Sunday night. Destin is measuring in at 8lbs 8oz. Give or take a half pound. BIG BOY!!  I'm eager to see how close the ultra sound gets to his true birth weight. We shall see. My Docs and I decided to go ahead and induce at 39 weeks vs waiting and potentially having to induce after 40 weeks anyways. I have personal reasons, that I don't care to speak about, for not wanting to wait until after 40 weeks. Soooo the good news is my son's journey into this world will start Sunday night. Estimated birthday is Monday, March 9. My college roommate, Tasha Butts, birthday is March 10th. She called it that he would be born on her birthday.  PSYCHIC!! Go play the mega millions Butts!! I'm calling half now. LOL! There is still a chance I could go into labor before my scheduled induction. I am 1 1/2 cm dilated. We shall see!!!

My pregnancy journey has been awesome! I ask all my prayer warriors to say a prayer for me and my baby boy Sunday night and Monday morning. To all my non praying folks send all the good vibes and happy thoughts our way. Please and Thank You to all. I'm normally so good at putting my feelings and emotions into words. I'm feeling so many different emotions that I can't really do that right now. Just know I am so grateful for this moment and time in life. I'm so excited to share my lil man with all of you!!! I'll be a freaking mom the next time I check in. OHHH MUHHH GAHH!!

WARNING: If you are the type of person that hates people that post pics of their baby all day everyday.  Go click unfollow right now on all my social media pages. LOL! No offense taken. He will be about the only thing I post. I know me and could give 2 shits (pardon my language) about people that dont like it. Love ya!! 

How far along? 39 weeks

Total weight gain/loss? I gained 30-35 lbs during this pregnancy.  I started off at 187 lbs and I've been fluctuating between 220-225. 

Bump showing? My last bump pic of my sweet boy.

Maternity Clothes? Cotton and Spandex.

Stretch Marks? Giving all honor and praise to God. I made it throughout the pregnancy journey stretch mark free. Halleluuuuj!!! 

Sleep? Sleep has been very difficult with the belly and the frequent trips to the bathroom. I've been taking Tylenol PM to help get a few consecutive hours at night. I think the Tylenol helps my back at night too. 

 
Dreams? Every dream lately I have been breastfeeding. Idk whats up with that. Some dreams I'm successful and others it's just a mess.

Best moment this week? Finding out I will be loving on my baby boy Monday!!! 

Miss anything? Can't say I'm missing anything this week. Taking in these last moments with him safely inside of me.

Baby movement? He's been quite busy. It feels like he's doing yoga poses in there. 

Workout this week? I've been walking alot trying to go in labor naturally.

Hormonal moment of the week? My emotions have been all over the place. I don't know if that's hormones or just my nerves.

Food cravings? No.

Anything making you queasy or sick? No.

Purchased any baby things yet? Finally purchased the chair and ottoman which came damaged. Grr. My new one has been shipped and I'm waiting on UPS to get it together and come pickup the broke one. 

Gender prediction? BOY!

Baby Names? Destin Wayne

Other body changes? He's totally dropped. I can breath again!! The round ligament pains in my groins hurt so bad. I have to literally pause and breath to get through them. Madness.

Belly button in or out? Belly button is out and dang near pointing down to the floor. 

Happy or moody most of the time? I'm happy and nervous. 

Looking forward to? The moment I hear him cry for the first time. The moment I smell him for the first time. The moment I look into my sons eyes for the first time.  The moment he falls asleep in my arms for the first time. I'm looking forward to all of our first times together.

Until next time...Be Blessed Folks!!! 

Happy LOVE Day!!!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FOLKS and HAPPY BIRTHDAY KLAW (Kara Lawson...#LV4L #GOVOLS #Tennessee)!!!...The sun is shining so bright on us down here in the DFW. It's expected to get up to 75.  I'm loving these spring like days in the winter. I plan on going to my moms house and hanging out with her and Trina. Dez and I made them our Valentines this year. Who needs a Valentine when you have your family. Lol. After Mom's house, I'd like to go eat outside somewhere, and then go watch 50 Shades of Grey with my sis. After the movie it's home to curl up and my couch, watch tv, rub my belly and feel my baby boy "KICK N STRETCH" in there. It's been about 5 weeks since my last post and so much as happened. I actually recorded a Vlog, but it turned out to be 30 minutes long. I mean I know yall love me, but I figured that was just too long to expect anyone to sit and listen to me ramble. Sooooo,  Im going to stick to the format I've been doing. BUT, when Destin comes I'm going to do Vlogs to update everyone on this amazing journey. That way yall can actually see my lil superstar in action. Lets get right into it...

HOW FAR ALONG ARE YOU? 9 months/36 weeks, 28 days left. I always thought 9 months was it until I got pregnant and found out you are really preggo for 10 months. YIKES! Sidenote: I've also gotten a good refresher course on 4 Times Table. Lol!! These ultrasound pics are from 34 weeks 3 days. He never wants to show his face, but she got him to move by putting this vibraton thingy up to my belly. Let me tell ya, he did not like that. The pic with his mouth open was UNHAPPY. He flung is arm away from his face so fast. Yay! Bc we got to see his lil mouth. I was laughing and almost crying at the same time. First time I've seen his mouth. He's making me such a cornball. He was measuring in at 6lbs, 7oz then. So we shall see how big his next week when I go for another ultrasound. Some people tell me the measurements were right on and others are saying don't believe it. So we shall see.

                                                                                                       AWWWWWW!!!!

Total weight gain/loss? I made a mistake on my last post. I said I had only gained 19 lbs. I believe it was more aroung the 25lbs mark at 31 weeks. Antywho...I've gained 29 lbs total so far. Not bad. My last 2 visits I have only gained 2 lbs. It's looking like I'm going to stay in the target weight range for my height,  25-35lb gain. Not bad at all. 

Bump showing? Yup!

Maternity Clothes? Like Eddie Love said, "Spandex! All Spandex!" and cotton lol!!

Stretch Marks? Looking good so far. Staying oiled and lotioned up. 

Sleep? It's actually been alot better. I just have to go tinkle about 4xs a night so my sleep gets broken.

Dreams? I had a dream I delivered Destin myself at the hospital. He came out 1 years old, umbilical cord connected, 6 teeth, a missing knee cap, but he could walk. WTH!!!! Freaky!

Best moment this week? Since, it has been so long I had alot of great moments. My high school jersey did get retired. It was a special night. Super grateful.

I'm sure most of you have seen photos from my maternity shoot. If not go to my IG or Twitter (missarob43 for both) if we are not friends on FB. There you will also see the info for the photographer Lisa Michelle. We went to high school together and I can't say enough about how proud I am of her. She is so talented.  The constant in my glam squad is my BFF, Toya. Feeling under the weather and all she turned it out. She just happens to be Destin's GodMother too (what a lucky lil boy I have). She whipped my hair something fierce and she had one of her MUA colleagues and friend, Farren Congress, come beat my face. All I can say is Thank You to all 3 of you. Being pregnant is a beautiful thing, but I hadn't felt beautiful in long time until that day.  I can't believe that's me when I look at the pics. I did pause for a selfie in Toys backyard before we left for the shoot. lol

My baby shower was awesome. I was so happy to see so many of my friends and family. It was exactly like I wanted it to be. Beer, BBQ and Babies!! My hosts Trina and Toya did a great job with the help of so many others. Boyyyy did my baby get hooked up. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to everyone that showed up (about 100 folks) and everyone that sent him things. We won't have to buy much for awhile. The only thing I'm missing is the chair and ottoman and that should be purchased next week. The only thing I would of done differently is I would of asked my older sister, Shanda, to bake all the treats. I got mad at her and was being stubborn. #TRUTH People was walking in literally asking "SOOOO DID YOUR SIS MAKE THE CUPCAKES!?!" (hahah Aunt Dixie and Felicia!!) Shanda, no matter what I'll never make that mistake again. SweetOne18 goes too hard to let my hormones ever get in the way again. LOL! I am so proud of you. That's what your business has grown too. That's the type of product you have developed. Once you have SweetOne18 Confections every other place just seems mediocre. Follow Sweet_One18 on IG.

THE BEST MOMENT BY FAR HAS BEEN having my Cuh, Shyra Ely, come into town. Out of all of my friends she's the most like me/ I'm the most like her. From our Tennessee days to now she has been solid. I always know what I'm getting out of her and thats love and support and always lots of laughs.  Thank you for coming down Cuh and offering to style me. Styles By ME is growing so fast and I'm so grateful that you took a few days to come chill with ya girl.  Getting to share the same space with you made my whole shower weekend PERFECTION!!!!  Baby Zay is a lucky little boy. I can't wait to hold my nephew and tell him stories about his mama and daddy. Love you Cuh!! "GIRL YOU GOTTA GOOD FACE!" "KRUNK IN THE KITCHEN!" #LV4L #43 #bffshavingbabies Go follow Shyra on IG @shyshy43 or @stylesbymsely

Miss anything? Getting in and out of my car pain free. It hurts. I even got a bigger car when I found out I was preggo.

Baby movement?  My ribs and bladder are taking a beating!! He moves so much now that I don't count kicks. I just watch my stomach morph into different shapes and try to figure out what body part I'm seeing. 

Workout this week? Walking down the stairs to take my trash to the dumpster is my workout. I'm so out of breath by the time I get back.

Hormonal moment of the week? My mama and I had a special moment. It's private, but I love her so much and I'm really happy to be sharing this moment in life with her right by side. Never was too much of a mama's girl, but I can see me slowly transitioning into a mama's girl. Dreams do come true. 

Food cravings? Bub, my bestie and Destin's GodFather, came over and made his baked chicken and shrimp alfredo!!! I had been craving it. It was so delicious. Everything that man cooks is fantastic. He made the potato salad and spaghetti salad for my baby shower too. MARVELOUS. Between his food and my older sister, Shanda, cupcake and treats...MAN O MAN!!! I've been craving Shanda's strawberry cupcakes, but I'm waiting to place an order bc I know she's swamped around the holidays. BUT, come monday I need a half dozen strawberry cupcakes and a half dozen Italian cream cheese cupcakes witht he pecan on top. I havent had that flavor yet AND I WANT IT IN MY BELLY!!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Feeling great this week. 

Purchased any baby things yet? Like I said before we got everything pretty much at the baby shower. I bought a rug and some wall art from Etsy. Last night, Auntie Trina brought over one of my top 3 items off my registry that I really really reaaaally wanted!!! THE MAMAROO!!! THANK YOU SISSY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gender prediction? It's a Boy!!!

Baby Names? Destin Wayne Robinson. I just love my baby's name. Destin!!!!  

Other body changes? I should change this question to the TMI section. LOL! You know it's coming every post. Sooooo...I was sitting and wondering one day if I had anything in my boobs yet. Well the impulse to know just took over. Grabbed my boob, squeezed it, pinched my nipple and I BE DANG ON! SOMETHING IS IN IT!!! LOL. I won't be doing that anymore bc it just felt wrong and weird. Now I know. lol!!!

Everybody knows by now that having kids has been a lifelong dream of mine. I've always loved kids and love love love pregnant women. They are just beautiful to me. I said if I ever got pregnant I would take a pic like Demi Moore had on the front cover of Vanity Fair. I'll never forget how beautiful she was. I feel in love with her that day. Kelly Rowland then gets preggo and she's always been the member of Destiny's Child that I thought if we ever met we would be BFFs lol. So when I saw her maternity pics I was drooling over her all nude photo. I vowed that day that I was going to do it when I got pregnant. Which leads us to now. I did it and I'm going to let the world see!!! Lisa Girl!! You did that!!!! I'm not even going to lie. I'm nervous as hell to put this pic out, but screw it. This is me during the most organic experience of my life. Just me and Destin in my BIRTHDAY SUIT!

Belly button in or out? It has popped all the way out. Totally look like this from the front

Happy or moody most of the time? Pharrell says it best!!

Looking forward to? The birth of my baby boy. Feeling him move inside of me is awesome, but I'm ready to kiss them cheeks and cuddle with him everyday and night. I can't wait for it to be just the two of us!!!

Until next time...Be Blessed folks xoxo

Confessions

I must admit! This journey has been so exciting and I am forever grateful for this experience but the newness of it all has officially worn off. Somedays I just think how I'm over being pregnant. Then I feel guilty and ask for forgiveness. Lol. Like I haven't done my hair in 2 days and just don't feel like going out in public, but I must today. Am I depressed? No. Am I unhappy? No. Am I lonely? Not really bc I actually enjoy being in my own space by myself. I think I'm just at that point where I need to be brutally honest. Being pregnant is awesome, painful, amazing, boring, wonderful, ugh, loving, did i say ugh, exciting, stressful...yall get it. I wouldn't change it for the world tho. I've had, by far, the easiest pregnancy out of all of my friends. Blessed!  My lil man is going to be so worth the wait. Maybe its my patience. I've never had much patience and the freaking suspense is killing. Nothing I can do about it except just wait until "IT'S TIME!" 40 weeks is soooooooooooo long. I'm not rushing him out. I am saying I cannot wait to meet the love of my life. I can't wait to kiss him everyday. I can't wait to hug him. I can't wait for the first time he looks at me and smiles. I can't wait to watch him sleep. I can't wait to hear him say "MAA-MAA." I JUST CAN'T wait to meet the person that has already stolen my heart and soul. I've been thinking about my labor playlist. I've decided I want to push him out to Latch by Sam Smith. My friend, Cherise, told me that song is the closest to how she can put into words how she feels about her baby girl, Gia. When I listen to it and think about Destin. Man I just get a mushy and cry. I've been asking people to put into words the love you feel for your child. All the moms tell me they can't. They say it's just one of those feelings that can't be put into words. Although I started out complaining. This boy already has me gone!! "You lift my heart up,  even when the rest of me is down. You you enchant me even when you're not around." Wipes away happy tears...

 

How far along are you? 3rd Trimester!! Yippeee!!! 31 weeks, 3 days. 60 days to go.

These are from when he was 28 weeks. His umbilical cord was floating in front of his mouth so that's why we can't see his cute little mouth. I hope to get a better 3D asap. Look at my baby yall. It got all the way real when I saw his face. 

Total weight gain/loss? I have gained 19lbs. I'm pretty happy with that. I got my eating back under control. I'm not trying to deal with losing alot of weight after I give birth. My goal was to only gain 25-30lbs. I bumped that up to 40lbs lol. Give me some wiggle room.

Bump showing? Yes the bump is steadily growing.

Maternity Clothes? I finally bought some bigger clothes. My jeans started making my stomach hurt, so I  had too. I have all cotton and spandex clothes. I feel like Sally O'Malley when I take off those tight jeans. "I like to Kick! Stretch!!! And Kick!!!" HA! Freedom!!

Stretch Marks? I don't know if I'm seeing things but there is one suspect spot on my belly. I put cocoa butter, eucerin lotion and some good ole vaseline on my belly now about 3 times a day. I'm a lion (teamleo) not a tiger. Trying to get it that way!

Sleep? Turrble! Insomnia at its best.

Dreams? For someone who has never had a physical fight in my life...I've been kicking some major ass when I do fall asleep. I'm always fighting someone. I need to get a dream book.

Best moment this week? I found out, for sure, that my high school is going to retire my jersey next month. I'm excited mostly bc all the young talent at SGP will now have something to look up too, literally!!  If I can do it they surely can. For all in the DFW that have not been to see them play, you are totally missing out. Big Thangs are going on with the SGP women's basketball program.

Miss anything? That 1st trimester sleep. I don't even nap these days.

Baby movement?  My lil man must be working on his jumper and verticle. He loves to sleep in the morning and goes ham at night. Night owl like his mama. 

Workout this week? I am just too lazy. I just don't feel like working out. I'm moving this week so the packing has been my workout. Which is exhausting.

Hormonal moment of the week? Nothing this week. 

Food cravings? I really have not had a huge appetite, BUT I SAY BUT I have made a few trips to OMG DONUTS (local donut shop by my nail salon). I even called and the lady stayed open until i got there. 4 croissant rolls, 2 chocolate glaze twist, and 2 glazed donuts with a pineapple/orange juice was my order. I've also been wanting Outback, but had noone to go with me so I...SHAME ALERT...ordered online during church on Sunday and picked it up on my way home. Church was pretty much almost over. LOL! That salad was YUMMY YUMMY!!

Anything making you queasy or sick? I got a pretty nasty cold or sinus infection last week. Had me out of commission. I'm feeling much better now.

Purchased any baby things yet? I'm being disciplined and not buying anything else until after the baby shower. All the invites have gone out. I registered for everything I need and want. It's time to stop buying stuff myself and let my friends and family bless Destin and I. Thank you all in advance. I'm so excited to see everyone on Jan. 31. We are going to have a fun celebration for the kid.

I have been asked where I'm registered by alot of folks that aren't going to be in the area to attend the shower. Pottery Barn Kids, Target, and Babies R Us.  ALL MY NEW MOMMYS: Copy!! Making your registry can be stressfull. Just pull up my registry and make yours off of that one. I used my friends registries to get mine together. Sharing is caring. :-)

Gender prediction? It's a Boy!!!

Baby Names? Destin Wayne Robinson. I just love my baby's name. Destin!!!!  

Other body changes? Everything. TMI ALERT! SOOOO, UMMMM,  I can't see my vagina anymore. I have to look in the mirror just to get a glimpse of my girl. We used to be so close and now I feel like I don't even recognize her. HA! She is not as cute as she used to be either. Bring back the 70s honey!! I just let out a howl! WOOF WOOF!! LOL! #WOLFGANG #STAYAWAY lol

Sorry for all you people that hate TMI. Get over yourself. This is one of those things you don't think about when you are gut full of baby. You just look at yourself sometimes like NEVA EVA IN MY LIFE DID I THINK I'D BE THE GIRL WITH the 70S KITTY! LOL  Type of ish I make fun of my mom about. HA!

Belly button in or out? It has popped all the way out. Totally look like this from the front

Happy or moody most of the time? Blessed. 

Looking forward to? My baby shower. I'm so excited to see everyone and celebrate Destin!!

Until next time...Be Blessed folks xoxo