38 weeks

How far along? 38 weeks
How big is baby? Around 7 lbs
Weight gained- 31lbs (I'm still 9 lbs lighter than when I delivered Kyle!)
Progress- none

Dr. appt- so at my appt. yesterday we've discovered I have an anxiety to the blood pressure cuff now because whenever they take it it's like crazy high, then I lay down for a few minutes and it goes back to normal...but it freaked my midwife out enough to send me to L & D to get bloodwork done and have them monitor my bp for a couple hours. Luckily everything came back normal, and my bp stayed in the 120's/60-70's. The baby looked great on the monitor too. I was having contractions every 6-7 min but she checked me and I'm still only 1cm dilated. I know that doesn't mean anything cause my water could break tomorrow. So just to be safe now I have to take my blood pressure every day and lay down for an hour 3x a day. It's a pain but I'm glad I don't have pre-eclampsia and the baby is doing well. I know I only have to do this for a couple weeks and he'll be here!

But I couldn't help and be a little dissapointed when we left the hospital and I saw a mom taking her new baby boy out to the car in the same car seat we have...all in God's timing though.

So if I make it to update you next week I will officially be more pregnant than I ever have been...Kyle was born at 38 weeks 6 days.

36 weeks

Well no picture today cause I've been sick all week and don't look the best...yucky stomach bug.
I had an appt. yesterday. Everything was great except my bp was a little high 122/86 when I was 116/76 last time. But we're thinking it was because I'm getting over this sickness. So here's the rest of the stats.

Size of baby- about 6- 6 1/2lbs
Weight gain- 28.5lbs (lost 1.5lbs from being sick)
Fundal height- 36cm
Movement- lots...it's keeping me up at night
Progress- 1cm dilated, 50% effaced, -2 station
HR- 120's but he was sleeping

So we're getting to the end! She doesn't think I'll make it to my due date. I'm thinking it will probably be about 2 weeks. We'll see. I'm ready...just a few things to finish on the list. I'm just thankful God's in control and knows exactly when he'll be born.

35 weeks

I'm 35 weeks! (sorry no pic from Kyle's pg)


Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 35 Weeks
Size of baby: Around 5.25 lbs - about the size of a honeydew melon
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 30 lbs
Maternity Clothes: I'm down to just a few things I can still fit into. I am pulling out short sleeved maternity tops I wore with Kyle because the weather has been so nice!
Gender: Still boy
Movement: Has days of lots of activity, and seems to sleep more other days.
Sleep: Getting up 3+ times a night to pee or a really painful braxton hicks contraction wakes me up. Some nights I wake up and it takes me like an hour to go back to sleep.
What I miss: sleeping on my stomach, bending over, being able to hold Kyle and walk around.
Cravings: Teddy grahams and chocolate ice cream.
Symptoms: Baby has gotten alot lower, I'm feeling more consistant pressure.
Best Moment this week: I have been nesting like CRAZY! Everyday I have the urge to clean. I never did this with Kyle! Yesterday was bathrooms and my room. Today is the living room, tomorrow the TV room, and who knows what else!!

No appt. this week. We're getting the drawers for the baby this weekend so I can finally wash clothes and the carseat. Here's what I have left to do on my list:

- wash baby clothes, sheets, bouncer and carseat cover
- make new nursing cover

- Clean out my car inside/out and install carseat base
- Pack hospital bag
- Have my baby sprinkle!
- Get a couple new toys to keep Kyle busy in the first few weeks at home

- Put up his name letters in the boys room and wall vinyl
- order new power cord and battery for video monitor- reinstall camera so Kyle can't reach it.

I know I had all this stuff done for Kyle by now, but I'm kind of waiting till the last minute because if I'm wrong and this baby isn't early then I have lots of time to fill in March. Some of the stuff def. doesn't have to be done before the baby comes, but at least washing a few clothes for him and getting the hospital bag packed do.

34 weeks

With Kyle
With #2

I waited to update till today cause I had a Dr. appt.

Weight gained- 30lbs pre-pg
Measuring- 34cm
BP- 114/76
HB- 140's up to 170 when he was moving...she said he's getting very oxiginated when he moves...very good.
She also thought he is a little over 5 lbs.
One more 2 week appt. then they go to every week. So exciting! Getting to the end now!
Progress: none that I know of

We're finishing up some things on the walls in the boys new room, then I promise I'll get pictures up!

33 weeks

How far along- 33 weeks
Size of baby- cantaloupe
Movement- lots...I'm getting pretty tired of getting kneed in the stomach...he hurts!
Don't have any other stats...next Dr. appt will be next Thurs. I'll update then.

Progress- getting lower for sure...I also have no appetite lately...I don't think my stomach has room to fit anything.

I'm thankful that things are getting to the end...I'm so ready to have this baby!

32 week appt

Sorry the update is so late this week...we've been dealing with snow all week and the cold below-zero temps have caused lots of problems...Ben even had to come home early yesterday and is off today because they don't have any gas to heat his work. Luckily we have gas and are warm and cozy.

Today I had my 32 week appt. and here's where things are at.
Weight- +29lbs pre pg.
BP- 114/?? better than last time though
Fundal height- 31cm...maybe this baby will be smaller than Kyle?- She guesses he is about 4.5lbs right now.
Heartrate- between 133 and 140 bpm
Progress- His head is getting lower and more in the middle rather than off to one side.
Movement- I can't believe how active he is...I sure hope this isn't a sign of his personality...LOL
Best moment of the week- getting the letters for his room and buying him a few little outfits...it's starting to get more exciting...It's sad there is now baby shower to look forward to with this one but that's ok.

I asked the midwife if she'll strip my membranes once I get close to my due date (I did this at my 38 week appt with Kyle and my water broke the next night)...she said yes if I wanted her too. So that's comforting.


33 weeks with Kyle and 32 weeks 3 days with #2

And I think we decided on a name finally. But I haven't decided if I will share before he's born...I might just leave you all in suspense! I will be posting a poll in the coming weeks so everyone can guess what his weight and length will be when he's born. Only 6-8 more weeks...it feels like it's taking forever now!

31 weeks

How big is baby? About 4lbs 17in long and as big as a watermelon.
Weight gained: 25lbs
Movement: lots of kicks and uncomfortable stretches the bigger he gets. I can tell he's running out of room.
Symptoms: I was pretty emotional last week but doing better this week.
Cravings: Fizzy drinks, chocolate
Progress: Had a bunch of braxton hicks last week so midwife checked me and everything is still long and closed which is good at the point.

Appt. update: Had one last week...blood pressure is rising a bit but still "normal" range. Had appt with Endocrinologist for my thyroid...levels are still off...she doesn't think my anxiety is from that though...so having to deal with that on my own. Last week I really didn't think I was going to be able to make it another 9-10 weeks...I was so down, but this week is better. I think baby just had a huge growth spurt and I was so uncomfortable.

28 weeks

How big is baby? About the size of an eggplant

Weight gained? 25lbs

Movement? Lots of kicking me in the ribs at night waking me up

Progress? Not yet...we won't have any till hopefully 36 weeks or so

Had a Dr's appt on Wed...baby is good. My thyroid was low again..I've been kinda thinking it was because I've been not feeling myself lately. Pray for me about that. I also have to start doing some exercises and stretches for my back and also some things to strengthen by abdominal muscles which have separate about an inch. All not too much fun but have to be done. I was supposed to get my Rhogam shot but they were out so I go in Monday for that. Now I come back every 2 weeks for appts. We're getting closer! I still feel like these last couple months are just going to drag on though. She didn't say anything about my glucose test so I'm guessing it was normal. My vit. D is up from the supplements I've been taking. So that's about it.

27 weeks

27 weeks with Kyle and then with Little Bean...I like how round my belly gets around now.

Wow are we really at 27 weeks already?? I can't believe it!

How big is baby? Almost 2 lbs. and around 14" long
Weight gained? 20lbs +

Symptoms? My back hurts so much. I try to wear my support belt when I'm on my feet as much as possible. It's so much harder this time with having to carry around a 25lb boy on top of the 20lbs I've gained. Thank goodness for my chiropractor.

Movement: This baby moves so much it's crazy. I don't know if it's just cause I can feel it more this time, or if he actually is more active than Kyle...makes me scared to know how active he might be when he's older...Kyle is already so busy!! LOL. He doesn't get hiccups as much as Kyle did.

Cravings: Oh Christmas food was so yummy. I'm sure I've gained 10lbs in the last month just from all the good food. I'm already guessing this baby will be more than the 8lbs Kyle was.

Dr's appts: Next Wed. Getting my bloodwork done Wed.

Best moment of the week: Realizing this time around I already feel like Little Bean is part of our family, just not big enough to be on the outside yet. I was rocking Kyle when he woke up in the middle of the night and I felt like I was rocking both my babies.

24 weeks

I look at these pictures and notice two things...I am carrying lower...and at this point with Kyle we already had the room painted...We've got alot of work to do...but it's waiting till after Christmas.

How far along? 24 weeks
Baby is the length of an ear of corn!

No weight update...have Dr. appt. Friday

Movement: LOTS! It actually keeps me up at night sometimes. I'm pretty sure he's already head down too...Kyle was at this point. I'm just shocked at how much more I feel this time not having an anterior placenta.

Sleep: Not great this week...my back has been killing me. I got an adjustment Tuesday...hoping a pregnancy massage will help.

Cravings: I finally like chocolate ice cream again and it was on sale this week!

Symptoms: TIRED...I can't get off the couch after like 6pm which makes it hard when Ben's gone in the evenings, but we're managing.

22 weeks

The first picture is with Kyle and the second is this time around. I definitely feel like I am carrying lower this time...and I didn't think that was possible cause Kyle was so low.

How far along? 22 weeks
Baby is the size of a Naval orange
Weight gained- 15 lbs
Movement- I can tell he's getting bigger because the kicks are stronger and I can feel when he pokes an arm or leg out.
Everything else is pretty much the same
I'm looking forward to all the Thanksgiving food...yum!!

20 Weeks

How far along? 20 weeks! (more than halfway there if he's early like Kyle)
Size of baby? The size of an apple
Weight gained? 9 lbs a month ago...we'll find out Fri.
Maternity clothes: Wore a cute new shirt yesterday. Still fit into most of my regular shirts...hoping to get a new pair of pants this weekend!
Gender: Still boy with no name yet...LOL
Movement: He is so low I told Ben I think he might fall out sometimes...The ultrasound tech had to push hard to get her measurements cause she said he was hiding behind my pubic bone...I guess he should enjoy all the room while he has it.
Sleep: Some nights are great, others I wake up with my back hurting or to eat/pee
Cravings: Chocolate isn't so icky anymore but I love soups and anything salty
Symptoms: Tired...going to bed at like 8:30. I'm feeling so much better anxiety/nausea wise. My thyroid levels are back up to normal range so that's why. But I'm happy about it for sure.
Best moment of this week: When I picked Kyle up from spending the night and the first thing he wanted to do is lift up my shirt and kiss the baby...so cute!

19 weeks

Pregnancy highlights
How far along: 19 weeks
Total weight gained: 9lbs
Maternity clothes: still needing to buy a new pair of pants...I think my feet are starting to swell a little already; some shoes are a little tight.
Gender: all boy!
Movement: I feel more and more...
Sleep: Ok, been having bizarre dreams lately
What I miss: having all the energy in the world
Craving: all the halloween candy was good :)
Symptoms: Tired...appetite is up and down.
Best moment of the week: Finding out Little Bean is a he and telling everyone!

18 weeks

Compared to with Kyle...My house was so clean back then...LOL

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along: 18 weeks

Total weight gained: 9 lbs.

Maternity clothes: Luckily longer shirts is the style so I won't have to wear my maternity shirts for a while yet. I still need a couple pairs of pants but have to wait for the funds.

Gender: will find out friday! I feel like it's a girl this time.

Movement: Some days I feel a lot, some days not so much. He/she seems to be more of a night owl than Kyle. He was always kicking in the morning, this one kicks at night more.

Sleep: Awesome since I got my special pillow.

What I miss?: Loving food like I did before I was pg.

Craving: Salty stuff still, and candy, but not cookies or cake.

Symptoms: Nausea if I don't eat as soon as I start to feel hungry. Tired by 9pm. Some heartburn.

Best moment of this week: When Kyle lifts my shirt to pat my belly when I ask where the baby is. LOL

17 weeks

So I just wasn't in the mood for a bump picture this week. I promise to get you one on Tuesday though for 18 weeks. Since I had an appt last Friday at 16 weeks I will update you.

Stats:
Weight- up 9lbs (exact same as with Kyle)
Symptoms- finally feeling more normal this week! still hungry all the time
Maternity clothes- probably going to buy a couple more pairs of maternity pants...the bellaband isn't working much anymore because my hips are spreading already and making my pre pg pants unwearable. Shirts are still ok.
Labor signs- braxton hicks still but that's normal for me.
Cravings- none I can think of.
Movement- lots of movement when I sit still. So weird how much more I feel this time...thinking placenta is anterior this time.
Baby- doing great! heart rate was high 140's to low 150's.

Kyle does this funny thing now, anytime he sees my bare belly he get's the huge smile and pats (sometimes slaps) it and blows on it and just laughs! I just keep telling him to, "be gentle to the baby"...it is really funny.

15 weeks

15 weeks with #2 15 weeks 2 days with Kyle

Little bean is now the size of an orange...I can't eat oranges anymore...or drink orange juice...HEARTBURN!! I had it so bad on Saturday I was eating tums like candy. I never had heartburn like that with Kyle.

Symptoms: morning sickness will not go away. More fatigued than in previous weeks. Holy moly heartburn. Still needing snack and potty break at 4am.

Cravings: Anything salty, vinegary...Monte Cristo sandwhich, pickles. Yum!

Movement: Yes! Have been feeling Little Bean more regularly, still not from the outside yet, probably will in a few weeks.

No appt. this week.

14 weeks

Little Bean is the size of a lemon now. Time is really staring to go by quickly now....only one more month till we find out if we're having a boy or girl this time.



Symptoms: I am feeling SO much better this week. Much more like myself. I can proudly say I haven't felt nauseous for 5 days in a row! Food is much more appetizing to me, and I don't have to be so picky.

Cravings: green chili- which is great since this is the season for it.

13 weeks

13 weeks 1 day with #2 and 13 weeks 3 days with Kyle

Well we made it to 13 weeks! I think little bean is as big as a peach now. And just when I thought the morning sickness was going away it came back with a vengeance Sunday and lasted for a few days then was gone again. Hopefully it stays away because I've been getting to the point where I am so sick of eating so much and I hate the food I have. What sounds good changes from day to day and it's getting expensive! I just want to enjoy eating again and like food.

The other thing that was so weird this week was I have a weird aversion to the smell of fabric softener. It is like so strong to me, I can't stand to be around it. My sister walked in the room the other day and I was mowed over by the smell of her fabric softener on her clothes. My neighbors were doing laundry and I could smell the fabric softener as soon as I walked outside and had to go back in! It's crazy!