Sunday, January 11, 2015

34-35 weeks pregnant with baby #2








How far along? 34-35 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 15 lbs

Maternity clothes? Maternity pants 100% and still a mixture of shirts. .

Stretch marks?  None.

Sleep: Great when my heartburn is under control. Otherwise, I don't sleep. Either way, I'm thankful to be in my own bed again!

Best moment this month: Maternity pictures, being to work on her nursery

Movement: Tons of movement and some are very big and painful! Crazy compared to Elizabeth's little movements!

Food cravings: Popcorn, breakfast food

Gender: Still a girl!
   
Labor Signs: I was 2cm dilated anf 50% effaced at my 35 week appt.

Belly button in or out? About half and half

What I miss: Not having heartburn, not having back and hip pain, being able to breath fully, bending over.

What I am looking forward to: Keeping her in a while longer!

Monthly Wisdom: Moving while pregnant is stupid, moving twice while pregnant is the dumbest thing ever.

Milestones: She's officially bigger than E was at birth!

Thursday, January 8, 2015

30-31 weeks pregnant with baby #2




How far along? 30/31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 10-11 lbs

Maternity clothes? Maternity pants 100% and still a mixture of shirts. .

Stretch marks?  None.


Sleep: Horrible but only because I haven't slept in my own bed since November 18 since we sold out house and are staying with my mom and dad until our house is finished in December!

Best moment this month: Seeing her in 3d/4d! 

Movement: Tons of movement and some are very big and painful! Crazy compared to Elizabeth's little movements!

Food cravings: Pumpkin bread. Which, btw, hates me.

Gender: Still a girl!
   
Labor Signs: None, thankfully! Not even braxton hicks yet!

Belly button in or out? In but starting to show a little.

What I miss: Not having heartburn, not having back and hip pain, being able to breath fully!

What I am looking forward to: Maternity pictures in a couple weeks!

Monthly Wisdom: Moving while pregnant is stupid. 

Milestones: 3rd trimester!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

26 weeks with baby #2



How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 7 lbs

Maternity clothes? Some pants and tops are maternity but a few regulars still fit.

Stretch marks?  None.

Sleep: Like the dead. I can always sleep.

Best moment this month: Finding out baby girl was okay after a scary visit to labor and delivery at 24 weeks. 

Movement: Feeling lots of movement and some are getting quite big!

Food cravings:  Not much. Fruit is good and so is bread.

Gender: Still a girl!
   
Labor Signs: None, thankfully! Confirmed by labor and delivery, lol!

Belly button in or out? In but starting to show a little.

What I miss: Not having heartburn, not having back and hip pain!

What I am looking forward to: 3d/4d ultrasound around 30 weeks.

Monthly Wisdom: Rest when you can! Your hips suck!

Milestones: Viability!

Monday, November 24, 2014

20 weeks pregnant with baby #2

How far along? 20 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 4 lbs

Maternity clothes? Pants, yes. Tops, some yes, some no.

Stretch marks?  None.

Sleep: Sleeping very well! 

Best moment this month: Getting a little bump, finding out the gender, and good anatomy scan at 19 weeks! 

Movement: Lots of little kicks and stretches! Started around 15 weeks.

Food cravings:  Not much. Muffins are good, so is watermelon.

Gender: It's a GIRL!!!
   
Labor Signs: None, thankfully!

Belly button in or out? Very in.

What I miss: Energy! Hopefully that returns soon!

What I am looking forward to: 3d/4d ultrasound, feeling more movement!
Milestones: Feeling movement, hitting the half way mark! Yikes!!!


20 weeks pregnant and my sweet almost 2 year old.

Monday, November 10, 2014

12 weeks pregnant with baby #2

How far along? 12 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: According to the Dr I've gained 0.8 lbs.

Maternity clothes? A few tops but only to emphasize my bump and make me look more pregnant less chubby.

Stretch marks?  None.

Sleep: Pregnancy insomnia is still bad, but I can nap for hours with no problem! I'm definitely still exhausted!

Best moment this month: Morning sickness has subsided! I'm still sick off and on, but I'm not completely useless!

Movement: None, it's too soon!

Food cravings:  Not a thing. Nothing sounds all that good or all that terrible. Food is just blah.

Gender: Unknown but if I had to guess, I'd say boy!?!
   
Labor Signs: None, thankfully!

Belly button in or out? Very in.

What I miss: Feeling good! I can't wait for my energy to return!

What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender in a couple weeks!

Monthly Wisdom: Eat often, drink water, rest!

Milestones: Hearing the heartbeat at 7 weeks 2 days (131 bpm) and seeing our baby! Surviving the first trimester!

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