32 Weeks

 

{3.20.2015}

How far along? 32 weeks

Maternity clothes? I did wear my maternity jeans a lot this week...but I kind of just want to live in lose, stretchy or pajama pants! I change out of the jeans as soon as we get home!
Movement?  Still moving tons! Gets the hiccups several times a day.
Cravings? Diet Pepsi! I usually only drink Diet Coke, but lately I have just had to have Diet Pepsi!!! (Caffiene free, of course) And cheese. Can't get enough of either! But limiting myself on both.
Anything make you queasy or sick? I haven't been chewing much gum these days. When I do it's usually fruity because my usual mint flavors have been making me feel a little sick when I chew them. Which is weird since mint usually helps with that!

Sleep? Sleep has been great. Still working on an earlier bedtime though!
Best moment this week: After weeks of sinus yuck, Claire and I finally got to meet baby Brody!! She helped me feed him a bottle, but the best part was when we let her hold him. It made her year I think! She was so good and sweet with him. She kept pointing out all of his features, giving him kisses on his forehead, and had both arms around him holding him tight. At one point she leaned over and whispered, "it's ok baby, I got you". SO SWEET! It was so good to see her do so well with another baby and I know she is going to be such a great big sister :)

Gender: Girl
Labor signs? Just the BH contractions
Symptoms? Lack of energy (really hits me around 5/5:30 in the evenings); indigestion (an unexpected ultrasound this week revealed she does have hair!); starting to really feel my belly stretch, especially on my right side. She likes to hang out on my right side with her butt pushing either out or up into my ribs; pubic bone pain (u/s also showed she's head down and has her head pretty far down, so I'm thinking this is probably not helping the pain!), but it's really not bad overall.

Belly button in or out? Popped. Claire loves to touch it. So weird.

What I miss: Energy! I feel so much less productive most days. 
What I am looking forward to: Checking in on her Monday at our ultrasound :)
Milestones: Well, not a milestone to be celebrated, but I had my first trip to Labor and Delivery Thursday.I had my first routine non-stress test (NST) Thursday morning and the results were "non-reactive" meaning her heart rate was not responding to her movements as it should. Her heart rate itself was great (should be between 110-160 and was in the mid-150s), but when she moves, it should jump up about 10 beats and it wasn't. They sent us to L&D for more monitoring (another NST), then an ultrasound to make sure everything looked okay, such as my placenta, fluid levels, etc. It was nerve wracking and scary, but she scored 8/8 on the BPP (ultrasound) and as long as she's moving around regularly, we can assume all is well in there- which she is! :) My doctor explained that the nerves that control her heart rate may not be mature enough yet to elevate her heart rate when she moves, but I have another NST next Thursday and I'm hoping for normal results!

31 Weeks

{3.13.2015}

How far along? 31 weeks

Maternity clothes? Still getting away with a lot of non-maternity. Although my yoga pants are pretty much out of the picture. Just getting too tight on my stomach and I don't want to stretch them out!
Weight gain: Finally had my weigh in after 6 weeks! And it wasn't bad!! I gained 8lbs since my last appointment 6 weeks ago. I'll take it! (Although, I'm pretty sure I'm on track to gain about the same as I did with Claire. Oh well!)
Movement?  Lots and lots! I told Dr. Garrison this week I think she's awake more than asleep in there. She still seems to prefer lounging on the right side. She also gets the hiccups all the time!
Cravings? Can't think of anything that really sticks out this week (other than the usual...SWEETS!)
Anything make you queasy or sick? Still cautious with chicken, but had some the other day with no issues

Sleep? Sleep is pretty good. Still trying to make myself get to bed earlier! Had one night this week where I woke up a couple of times from hip pain (so it begins...definitely remember this with Claire), so I started sleeping with a pillow between my knees (as well as the one under my belly) and it hasn't happened since. Hopefully I can delay it a bit longer with all the pillows!
Best moment this week: A good check-up and Claire has been really into playing "baby doctor". We have a doppler at home and she's gotten it out a couple of times this week. She instructs me to lay down on the couch and hands me the gel and the doppler. Her face lights up when we hear the heartbeat :) Then it's "Claire James" turn and she lays on the couch and pulls up her shirt. It's really cute. The doppler makes loud noises when you move it around, so she'll say "Hear that? Lion! Roooar!"

Gender: Still a girl as far as we know! ;)
Labor signs? Had what I think was mild cramping, but wasn't associated with my Braxton Hicks, so it could be a variety of things. My doctor wasn't concerned, so I'm not either!
Symptoms? Not as much energy these days; had a few bouts of indigestion this week- which reminds me, I wonder if she will have a head full of hair or not?! I think after Claire, it would be so strange to have a bald baby!!; mild cramping; pubic bone pain; running out of breath easily- reading to Claire, walking up the stairs, even just standing still holding Claire makes me feel like I'm out of breath, haha (that is like an extra 60lbs I'm carrying when I hold her!); I noticed in this week's picture my hair is getting crazy long! Maybe the hormones are making it grow super fast?

Belly button in or out? Out to stay (or for the next 8ish weeks!)

What I miss: Not much honestly. Other than maybe not loving the pubic bone pain or running out of breath walking from one room to the other ;)
What I am looking forward to: I am so curious to know what she is going to look like!! But I am not in a rush! My weekly ultrasounds start super soon (32 weeks!!), so I'm hoping we might get some "previews"
Milestones: Does hitting the 30lb weight gain mark count? Eek. I also got my Rhogam shot this week (because I am RH-Negative) so I can check that off the list! And Claire hated seeing mommy get a shot :( She recovered quickly once the nurse was done and saw I got a band-aid and was ok :) 

A few with the big-sister-to-be (well, sort of. She was busy eating an apple, but had to be sure she was standing right next to me) :)

30 Weeks

{3.6.2015}

 How far along? 30 weeks (I don't know if anyone reads these, but anyone notice last week I titled the post 28 weeks AND answered 28 here?? Losing it!)
Weight gain? I had to cancel my appointment Thursday due to the snow we got, so another week of bliss not knowing ;)

Maternity clothes? Some days yes, some days no
Movement? Very active little girl!
Cravings?  I got my lime margarita (tequila free, of course), but would love another!!! Still love cherries, candy, hamburgers....the usual :)
Anything make you queasy or sick? Chicken a couple times over the last month. The idea of eating it doesn't bother me, and sometimes I eat it and am fine, but I've had a couple times while eating it that I thought I was going to be really sick :(

Sleep? Go to sleep easily and sleep great until I wake up. Once I'm up, regardless of time, I'm up (boo)
Best moment this week: More consignment sales!! I forgot how fun it is to shop for a baby. And two girls makes it even more fun! So many sweet things.
I also had a fun belated birthday dinner with some of my close girlfriends- it was fun to get out and catch up with them! And get that "margarita"

Gender: Girl
Labor signs? Nothing other than occasional Braxton Hicks
Symptoms? Same ole- pubic bone pain (there is a fancy name for this, I just can't remember what it is) is worse some days than others. Over the past couple of weeks, I have started needing to stuff a small pillow or roll up a blanket to support this belly when I lay on my side. This isn't really a "symptom", but pregnancy related, and I don't remember this happening with Claire- sometimes when she's moving a lot (or bigger movements) I'll hear clicking sounds. It's happened several times over the last few months, so weird! I googled it and said it's normal and could be several things- one being her ligaments popping! It's just weird to think I could actually be hearing her

Belly button in or out? Completely out

What I am looking forward to: Hoping to get into the doctor this week and will schedule future appointments. Looking forward to our next ultrasound which should be later this month and seeing how she's grown! (Not so much looking forward to the twice weekly visits that are about to start....but gotta do what you gotta do!)
Milestones: Single digit week countdown until she's here- 9 WEEKS!

Claire blur helping me get the lighting right :)

29 Weeks

{2.27.2015}

How far along? 29 weeks
Weight gain? Find out soon...

Maternity clothes? Pretty much live in leggings and yoga pants (some maternity, some not) and wearing more maternity tops.
Movement?  All the time! I was thinking she moves more than Claire did, but remembered my placenta padded a lot of Claire's kicks and punches. Or maybe she does move more and will be just as wild as Claire! ;)
Cravings?  A lime margarita!! And chocolate.
Anything make you queasy or sick? No

Sleep? Don't go to bed as early as I should, but I sleep great! Unless I wake up early in the morning around 4 or later...sometimes I can't get back to sleep. Yuck.
Best moment this week: Ha, pretty much all I can remember about this week is all the consignment shopping I did!! Got some great stuff for both girls :) It's just so fun! We also had a new little friend join us on Thursday morning- our friend Nicole had her baby boy, Brody :) I keep saying I'm glad I'm already pregnant because these babies are giving me baby fever!

Gender: Girl <3 comment-3--="">
Labor signs? Nothing other than occasional Braxton Hicks
Symptoms? Same stuff for the most part. Starting to get full faster at meals as my belly grows and my stomach runs out of room!

Belly button in or out? Out

What I am looking forward to: Seeing what this baby is going to look like!! Will she look like her sister? More like me or more like J? Can't believe we will know in just a little over 2 months!
Milestones: Third trimester!! (WHAT!?)

Claire helping me get the light right ;)

Wrapping Up the 2nd Trimester!

Second trimester, I love you. After getting over the daily nausea around week 18, I felt so great this trimester!! And it's such a fun one because it's when you really start feeling the baby move and can find out the gender! I have to say, this pregnancy is FLYING by! Can't believe she will be here in 11 weeks (or less!!).

28 Weeks

{2.20.2015}

 

How far along? 27 weeks
Weight gain? No idea. Not sure I want to know!  Ha

Maternity clothes? Still mixing it up and hopefully not stretching out my regular clothes along the way...
Movement?  This baby moves SO much! I think she's awake more than she's asleep. Lots of bigger rolls and movements this week.
Cravings? Other than candy, nothing in particular sticks out. We were iced in this week and didn't leave the house for a few days, so we made do with what we had here. Which was a lot of sweets left over from my birthday...oops! Claire and I baked some pumpkin chocolate chip muffins and they didn't last very long :)
Anything make you queasy or sick? Nope

Sleep? Sleeping well!
Best moment this week: Getting to see baby girl at our ultrasound Thursday! Claire was so excited to go to the "baby doctor" and hear the "heart beep" :) Our appointment wasn't until late afternoon and J took the day off, so we went to lunch (and FINALLY got out of the house!) and the whole way there Claire was asking "baby doctor?". She was ready to go after her nap when I woke her up and told her it was time to go to the doctor! :) Ultrasound was to check growth and just a routine ultrasound I have every 4 weeks after week 20. They check growth, breathing, organs, and maybe a couple other things. Her head was down and her feet were up in my right ribs- the right side is where I feel a lot of kicks. Claire liked hanging out on the right side, too. I guess that's the comfy spot in my uterus ;) She is measuring in the 42nd percentile and weighs about 2lbs 8oz. She was opening and closing her mouth and took a big yawn! Everything looked great.
I also hit 27 weeks on my birthday (aka 12 weeks max until she's here!) and we did some more birthday celebrating! Mom hung out with me and Claire during the day and we made cookies, had lunch at ChickFilA, and went to see Mr. Steve the Music Man at a candy shop in Green Hills- so really it was more of a fun day for Claire ;), but that's just part of being a mom! It's fun for me to see her having fun! Later, J and I went to a new burger place and saw a movie (and he brought home some of my favorite cupcakes from Cupcake Collection!). Sunday my mom, sisters, their boyfriends/husbands, and Cooper came over for a birthday dinner and hanging out to wrap up the birthday festivities. We had a lot of fun and I can't believe I'm 32. Whoa.

Gender: Baby girl
Labor signs? None
Symptoms? Still pretty tired in the evenings; some indigestion; pubic bone pain (I'm pretty sure that's not going anywhere for a while); rapidly growing belly ;)

Belly button in or out? Out.

What I miss: Not much! I do kind of miss not being scared every time Claire jumps on me, because she of course wants to land right on my belly!
What I am looking forward to: I keep saying this (and we keep making zero progress), but I really am looking forward to working on our projects around the house! I guess I'm more looking forward to the end result, but there's a lot of work that needs to be done between now and then!
Milestones: This past week was the last in the 2nd trimester!! Wow.

More "snow"?!

Somehow we got another snow! Well, more like ice. The prediction was we would get several inches of snow, but it ended up being a lot of (dangerous) ice. And not much fun to play in- I think Claire is now scared of snow because we went out and the ice was slippery :( However, her idea of "playing" in the snow is eating it (and icicles) and throwing it ;) We did end up getting actual snow, but still had the layer of ice beneath it. It was still so pretty though!