30 Weeks

The past week flew by because we had Kyle's parents visiting! We had a really good time and we were able to do some touristy things and eat some great meals! 

We were able to take them on a special tour of Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona memorial because Kyle is active duty. The tour starts from the Commander of the Pacific Fleet's Boathouse. He has a special barge that is for his use only and special guests which include Presidents, Senators, etc. I had done the regular Arizona Memorial tour in March with my family and this one was definitely more informative and personal! It is requested that the military wear their dress uniforms to pay their respects. It's always fun to see Kyle in his whites! :) 

Kyle looking handsome in his Whites! :) 

After our tour, we had an ultrasound scheduled to see Charlotte. Well, she had other plans! I ate lunch and drank orange juice, but she wasn't budging! She was turned to the back and wouldn't show us her face. I got on all fours, walked, did high knees, among other things and nothing got her to move! Thankfully, the tech is super nice and she told me to reschedule (no charge) for another day! 

We had a great dinner on Tuesday night at Kalapawai Cafe in Kailua (by far one of our favorite places!)

On Wednesday, Kyle and his dad played golf for the second time at the Marine Corps Golf Course! It has such a beautiful view! After lunch at the Officer's Club, we went back to the course and borrowed two carts to go out to hole #13 where it overlooks the water! We had a great dinner at Hy's Steakhouse! We went here on our anniversary as well and absolutely love it! Our server overheard us talking about baby names (we were still debating a middle name) and brought us a dessert to celebrate Charlotte! Of course we had to get Bananas Foster too! 

The Chance's on the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course

On Friday, we met Kyle for lunch and then Kyle's dad and I toured the USS Missouri Battleship. It was sweltering out, but I really enjoyed the tour! We didn't get to see the whole ship because we were on a time crunch, but I'm sure I'll be taking another visitor there soon!

At the Battleship Missouri 

We also went back to have another ultrasound and Charlotte did cooperate! :) We got some great pictures of her! Who do you think she looks like? I love her chubby cheeks!

You can't come to Hawaii without seeing the beach, so on Saturday morning, we went to Lanikai Beach. It couldn't have been a more beautiful day! The water was so clear and the prettiest color! We found a pretty secluded spot on the beach and one of the beach goers asked if we were renting the Paul Mitchell house. I was really confused because of course there are TONS of beautiful houses in Lanikai, but I had no idea one was Paul Mitchell's house. Well, for a cool $7500/night, you can stay here too! Here is a link, it is a really beautiful house! http://www.luxuryvacationhomes.com/site/showpagelvh.pl?prop=6

Spending one last day together in Lanikai!

How far along? 30 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 1.5 lbs this week for a total of 6lbs.
Maternity clothes: Yes, options are limited and I find myself having the same go-tos in my closet! Boring!
Stretch marks? Nope! Added Mama Bee Belly Butter along with the coconut oil to my belly regimen!
Sleep? Not too bad this past week. The cool AC always helps to put you to sleep!

Miss Anything? I know I have said this before, but Chick-fil-A. I need to unlike them on facebook because I see their posts and it makes my mouth water!

Movement: I was laying on my side the other day and Kyle had his hand on my stomach and we were trying to nap. She was moving like crazy. He couldn't believe how much she was moving! Sometimes it feels like popcorn popping! I think she has alot more space to move around when I'm on my side.
Food cravings? I am doing much better suppressing my cravings and my appetite has returned for dinner  foods and healthier items, so I am happy to report that!
Anything making you sick or queasy? Reading my labor books. Yikes.
Gender: Girl! :) Miss Charlotte! :) 

Symptoms:  I went to the doctor last Thursday because I had some contractions and then so much pressure I just didn't think it was right. Her heart was monitored for 20 minutes, then I had an ultrasound. Every looked great and my cervix is completely closed. I apologized for wasting their time, but it so hard to know what is normal and what is not as a first time mom!
Labor signs? Obviously I am not good at differentiating between labor and regular pregnancy pains!
Belly button in or out? Still in. I am wondering at this point if it will pop out or just stay "hook like"
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time?  Happy
Worst moment this week:  Kyle's parents going home! It was bittersweet because we had so much fun! But, they will be back in 2 months when Charlotte is born!
Best moment this week: Spending time with Kyle and family and working on Charlotte's room (We re-arranged the furniture and put her rug down and she has an AC unit now! Still a few more things to do before I share pictures!)
Looking forward to: another free prenatal massage at the Kailua Massage School ( a perk of pregnancy-they have to have someone to practice on!), our Lamaze class (it was supposed to start last week but got rescheduled) and our Babymoon trip to Kauai this weekend!
Baby info: She is a butternut squash! I smiled when I walked past the butternut squash at the grocery store! Crazy to think that she is that size! I can't wait to hold her!