35-38 weeks!

Ok so this is WAAYYYYY over due but I'm just doing it so I can come back later to make my pregnancy book. Feel free to skim over it.

How far long: 35 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes:  Of course!

Sleep: I still wake up every couple of hours to switch sides because of hip pain. I'm really tired by the end of the day so I fall asleep really fast when my head hits my pillow. 

Best moment of the week:  I started my weekly appointments this week. Crazy that it has gone by so fast! 

Movement: Most definitely. There really isn't an hour that goes by that I don't feel some movement. 

Food cravings:  I really wanted strawberries again but all the organic strawberries have gone missing from the store!! So now I want them even more =) I love chocolate almond milk every morning.  

What I miss: Nothing. 

What I'm looking forward to:  Less than a month before we meet our little boy! 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Swollen feet and swollen hands. I can't even wear the replacement ring anymore. Acne has been a problem this whole pregnancy but major flare ups have happened this week.  Heartburn is my enemy that won't go away =). 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In but flat.

How far long: 36 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes:  Oh yes. Thank God for stretchy pants. 

Sleep: Same as last week. I wake up at least twice a night to use the bathroom now too. 

Best moment of the week:  We had a little family day at a wild life reserve about an hour and half away from home. It was the last family day we will have as a family of 3. The next time we do something together, this little one will be with us!! So exciting!!

Movement: Oh all the time. 

Food cravings: I got strawberries this week!!!! I may have bought two packages at once because I was so excited the organic ones were back in stock. They were delicious and my craving was satisfied.  

What I miss: Maybe not feeling out of breath with the most easiest of tasks or putting my shoes on with ease. 

What I'm looking forward to:  Meeting this little boy soon. Only a few more weeks! 

Pregnancy Symptoms: I basically only feel comfortable in flip flops right now. I can wear other shoes but they are just so uncomfortable. Acne, heartburn, you evil things you. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In but flat.

 How far long: 37 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes:  Yes. I am now at the point in pregnancy where I wear Jason's t-shirts to bed or to lounge in at home as my t-shirts are getting more difficult to go over the belly. 

Sleep: I've slept pretty decently the past week, thank goodness. I still get up to go to the bathroom or switch sides but quickly go back to sleep. 

Best moment of the week:  We had to go to labor and delivery this week. I went to my doctor appointment this week and mentioned that his movement had decreased a bit in the last 24 hours so my doctor gave me a non stress test in the office. She saw some heart deceleration and wanted to make sure he was ok so she sent me up to the L&D. I got to be put on a monitor and have an ultrasound done. Everything is fine with him and we got to see that he has moved head down again!!! Yay, all my lying upside down has paid off..haha. He refused to show his face the whole time during the ultrasound. Typical boy. Side note: Thank goodness I brought E's lunch with me since we were planning on going somewhere afterwards otherwise I would have had a cranky toddler. 

ALSO we decided on a middle name this week! Finally!!!

Movement: Besides that one 24 hour period, he is back to moving like his normal self. 

Food cravings:  Nothing really. 

What I miss: Wearing my wedding ring.  

What I'm looking forward to: My mom is coming in about a week to stay just in case he comes early.  

Pregnancy Symptoms: I tried to wear some gladiator sandals to a birthday party this weekend. I was sitting in a chair and wondered why my feet were hurting so bad. I looked down and my feet were so swollen that they were puffing out of the openings of the sandals! It was awful. I immediately took them off. It looks like flips flops will be my friends this last few weeks. Acne is still pretty bad too. Contractions are becoming more frequent and have been regular at times. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In but flat.

How far long: 38 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes:  All the time. 

Sleep: Pregnancy insomnia has shown up. I'll wake up in the middle of the night and my brain will just start thinking. All I want is sleep - I guess it's preparing me for what's to come - hehe. 

Best moment of the week:  We had our ultrasound to confirm he is head down and he is!! My doctor scheduled my induction for May 27 if he doesn't come on his own before then. I told my little boy he has until May 24 otherwise he must wait because his sister has a dress rehearsal on May 26 that I need to be at. I am dilated to a one which is more than I was when I started labor with E =)

Movement: He moves all the time! 

Food cravings:  No cravings but I already know what my last meal will be the night before if we make it to induction day - pizza and cheese sticks from NY Pizza down the road. So yummy! 

What I miss: My wedding rings and wearing other shoes besides flip flops.  

What I'm looking forward to:  Meeting our little boy so very soon! 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Swollen feet and hands. Contractions are becoming regular and stronger but just don't stay consistent enough to head to the hospital. I had 10 hours of contractions that were constant and consistently about 5-8 minutes apart but never increased in strength or closeness so it was a no go =(. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In but flat.

33-34 weeks!

How far long: 33 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes:  Yes most definitely.  

Sleep: I do get sleep but I wake up every couple of hours. I am tired in the afternoons and try to get a nap in when E is sleeping but sometimes that doesn't happen. 

Best moment of the week: We had a doctor appointment this week and everything looks great with him! He's doing well. I only have one more appointment every other week and then I go to every week. EEK! That means it's getting closer to meeting him. 

Movement: Oh yes and some of his movements especially when he pushes his head into my bladder/lower region. 

Food cravings:  I really haven't had any cravings lately. I think it's so funny to see the difference between pregnancies. With E, I was hungry every couple of hours and craved things a lot and with him, I have my normal meals and then maybe a snack sometime here and there but I never feel starving. Plus not a lot of cravings because I'm scared it's going to cause heartburn. 

What I miss: Nothing. 

What I'm looking forward to:  My baby shower next weekend!

Pregnancy Symptoms: I have swollen feet if I am up too much during the day and my fingers sometimes swell too. Heartburn is still there. It's getting harder to pick things up off the floor - haha! 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In but flat. 

How far long: 34 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes:  Yes, I'm loving my dresses especially now that it's getting warmer outside.   

Sleep: The heartburn has been making it difficult to fall asleep at night. I drink milk right before bed to calm it down and then try to fall asleep quickly so I'm not uncomfortable. I still wake up every couple of hours to switch sides because of hip pain. 

Best moment of the week:  I had my baby shower this weekend! It was so great to have people come and celebrate this little blessing we are having. I had so much fun and so thankful for all of those that came. 

Movement: Most definitely. He moves all the time! 

Food cravings:  None really. I was really wanting strawberries this week but no store has had organic strawberries in stock! I was really sad. 

What I miss: Nothing. 

What I'm looking forward to:  Our doctor's appointment this coming week. 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Swollen feet and now my hands are staying more swollen during the day that even my replacement ring (since I can't wear my wedding rings) is starting to get hard to get on and off my finger. Heartburn is really bad. I almost threw up before bed the other night because it was so bad. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In but flat.

Weeks 31-32!

How far long: 31 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: Oh yes. 

Sleep: This week was rough with sleep. I wake up every 2 hours or so because my hip that I am lying on is hurting so bad it wakes me up. So I have to switch sides and then 1-2 hours later I wake up again. 

Best moment of the week: I got my haircut this week and it was glorious. It feels good to not have so much of it since I'm starting to get hot more often. I also got to go to Canton with the old roommate from college and got some things for our little boy's room. I can't wait to hang them up. We had a doctor appointment this week as well and we got to see our little boy on the screen. He is above average for weight right now (I knew he felt big) but ultrasounds are always accurate so we will see when he gets here. 

Movement: All the time. This kid never stops moving. =) 

Food cravings: Honestly nothing. I'm just trying to think of things that won't cause heartburn. 

What I miss: I did miss better sleep this week. 

What I'm looking forward to:  We are having maternity pictures next Sunday and I'm really excited! 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Braxton hicks contractions are more frequent. I had to say goodbye to my wedding rings this week. =( They won't fit on my fingers anymore because of the swelling. This is definitely a  different symptom from my last pregnancy. Also my feet are noticeable swollen by the end of the day. Don't worry though my blood pressure looks fantastic.   

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In but very very flat. 

How far long: 32 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: Yes. I bought two dresses this week, one for my maternity pictures and one just because it was cute. Hopefully they will be good transition dresses in the summer during nursing time as well. 

Sleep: I'm still waking up every couple of hours because of my aching hips. 

Best moment of the week: We had our maternity pictures this week! I'm so excited to see them. 

Movement: Always. E was actually resting her head on my tummy one day talking to him and he kicked her right on the face. She popped right up and looked at my stomach because she was so surprised. Haha. She thought it was great though and has put her head on my tummy several times since then just to see if he will get her again. 

Food cravings: Chips and salsa and avocados

What I miss: Nothing

What I'm looking forward to:  We have another appointment next week! 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Oh the heartburn. It gets really bad at night. I even had to make shift some pillows underneath my snoogle one time this week to be elevated to sleep because I was so miserable. I refuse to take medicine just because I'd rather just suffer than put something in my body so I drink milk which helps settle it for a bit. Swelling still in my hands and feet as well.  

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In but flat. The other day E saw me changing and saw my belly button and freaked out. She kept looking at it saying oh no what's wrong? Haha. 

Weeks 22-27!

I will be caught up sometime this week and will be keeping up from now on! I even have an alarm on my phone that will go off each week to remind me =).

How far long: 22 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: All the time. Fun cute sweaters and jeans and leggings are my go to right now. 

Sleep: When I get sleep I sleep pretty well

Best moment of the week: One more month down (end of January) before this little boy arrives. This pregnancy is going by so fast and I can't believe it. We bought our first outfit for him this weekend. A cute little short and shirt outfit that is blue/turquoise with a little truck on it. So cute! 

Movement: All the time!!

Food cravings: I may or may not have eaten a ridiculous amount of chips and salsa this week. 

What I miss: Nothing

What I'm looking forward to: We have a doctor appointment later this week. Love getting to check on him and listen to his little heartbeat. E loves to listen to his heart beat too. 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Getting winded when going up stairs (really?) I just laugh at myself. My pregnancy brain is starting to make me forget to do important things (like plug in a crockpot). 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In

How far long: 23 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: This dress is a regular dress (got to love the maxi dresses) but mainly I wear shirts and jeans that are both maternity. 

Sleep: I got a good night sleep because I spent the night away from the house!

Best moment of the week: We got to listen to his heartbeat at our appointment this week. He is doing well and growing right on schedule. I also got a full uninterrupted sleep because I had a girls night after the If:gathering where we stayed at a cabin on Eagle Mountain Lake. It was awesome!!

Movement: Oh yes, and some of his movements are starting to hurt.

Food cravings: Nothing major this week. 

What I miss: Nothing

What I'm looking forward to:  We are having a family night later this week to celebrate Valentine's Day. I can't wait until he is here to join us! 

Pregnancy Symptoms: This week I have some upset stomach problems that I haven't had since the Zofran pump came off. I didn't throw up but my stomach felt off. The only thing that calmed it down was my flavored carbonated water I had in the refrigerator that I have on hand for this type of thing. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In

How far long: 24 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: Yes just because they are just comfortable.

Sleep: Sleep is going well. I am having some weird pregnancy dreams lately. Very vivid and just weird. 

Best moment of the week: We went and registered this weekend. We added a few things to the registry just to have some boyish things. No major big items since we have those already but I'm sure he would rather have blue blankets or sleep sacks instead of the girlie pink ones his sister has =)

Movement: Oh yes and this week he mad me gasp and Elyanah asked me if I was ok. I just told her that her little brother kicked me really hard. Ha!

Food cravings: I really was craving fruit this week. You know like blueberries and strawberries which are not in season so I had to use some frozen variety. 

What I miss: Nothing

What I'm looking forward to: My birthday is this week and I'm looking forward to going to the Cheesecake Factory. I am sure this little boy will enjoy all the yumminess I will eat there. I am also going to a consignment sale next weekend so hopefully I will get some cute clothes for him. 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Still having some stomach issues on and off throughout the week. It only lasted a 2 days but it was annoying. I tried to have scrambled eggs for breakfast one day and he wanted none of that. So for the record, still can't eat eggs or enjoy the smell of them. Also coffee is still bothering me if I get a good whiff of it. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In

How far long: 25 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: Yep!

Sleep: Sleeping ok but my hips are starting to really bother me if I stay on one side too long. So I will wake up several times a night because of the aching and have to switch sides. 

Best moment of the week: I bought some more clothes for our little boy this week at the consignment sale. They are so cute. I keep looking at them and think "surely, they aren't this small!" I think I forget how tiny E was at the beginning too. 

Movement: All the time!!

Food cravings: I really wanted avocados this week. I went to B.J.'s with some friends and ordered some avocado egg rolls and they were amazing. Avocados are the best. 

What I miss: Nothing

What I'm looking forward to: Going to Canton with my college roommate next weekend! I can't wait to get a lovey there. I got one for E at the same place before she was born and I love that they will both have a lovey from there. 

Pregnancy Symptoms: It's getting hard to pick things up the floor! Ha! Not too bad but it just takes a little more effort. I still don't like the smell of coffee. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In

How far long: 26 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: This shirt in this picture is not maternity but long enough that I could still wear it. 

Sleep: Weird dreams. Just weird, crazy dreams. 

Best moment of the week: WE DECIDED ON A NAME!!! Well a first name at least. We are still working on a middle name but that will come eventually. I'm just excited that we have a name that we can call him now. Baby brother just wasn't cutting it. Although, E still wants to call him baby brother but hopefully she will catch on soon. 

Movement: He moves all the time. He has his active times (around 10 pm and the middle of the afternoon) but he rarely goes an hour without moving. 

Food cravings: Avocados, yogurt, and cookies

What I miss: Nothing

What I'm looking forward to:  Well we didn't get to go to Canton because of the snow so we rescheduled for April! I have my gestational diabetes test this week and we get an ultrasound too since I'm starting my 3rd trimester. 

Pregnancy Symptoms:  I feel like he had a growth spurt this week. I feel bigger and heavier and it takes more of an effort to put on pants and socks and shoes. =)

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In

How far long: 27 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: This shirt isn't maternity but I do rock my maternity jeans like no other. 

Sleep: I am still having weird dreams. This week I vividly remember that I decided to become Amish and I milked a cow and lived on a farm. (What?!)

Best moment of the week: No appointment happened this week because of snow again so we rescheduled for next week. I went to another sale this week and got more clothes for him! I am so excited for him to wear them. Plus we had one of Jason's co-workers gift us there clothes from their son so it's been fun organizing those too. I started working on some burp clothes for him too!

Movement: He moves all the time!

Food cravings:  I wanted to drink all the water this week but nothing really in the food department this week. 

What I miss: Nothing

What I'm looking forward to: Gestational diabetes appointment this week. We are visiting Jason's brother and family next weekend so it will be nice to see them. 

Pregnancy Symptoms: My stomach was upset again this week but this time I had it for 3 days this week. Carbonated water was my friend. Indigestion is also starting to come back but drinking a glass of milk seems to help it. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In

Weeks 14-21

Oh goodness! Long time no blog!! I have been wanting to get back into it and then every night when I sit down on the couch and have no energy to even think about writing =). Anyways, let's just jump right in shall we?! The biggest news of all is we are expecting again!!! We are due at the end of May and we are very excited.

Here's how it happened: Jason and I had thought about trying again around Christmas 2013, and I went to see my fertility specialist. At that time, he said that I would need to wean E (she was still breastfeeding) before we could start trying. I really didn't want to wean E because I wanted her to wean herself and so we decided to wait until that time before setting another appointment with the doctor. Fast forward 10 months....E was still breastfeeding in the morning and evening before bed which I was completely fine with and had really resolved to being ok with my timeline of when our next child came (if we were to even have another one) to being a lot farther out. It was October 1st and E and I had planned going to the zoo with some friends from MOPs. I woke up that morning and had breakfast and felt a little nauseous. I had been feeling nauseous for the past couple of days so I thought I may have been coming down with something, but then it would go away and I would think nothing of it. We went to the zoo that day and had a lot of fun. I had decided after feeling nauseous after lunch that day that I would take a pregnancy test the next morning just so I could get it out of the way. I really didn't think I was pregnant. How could I be when it took us so long to have E and I didn't ovulate on my own?





The next morning I woke up and took the test and then walked out of the bathroom to get E out of bed. After changing her diaper, I went back in to the bathroom to grab something and grabbed the test so I could look at it and throw it away since clearly it was going to have one line. Imagine my surprise when I looked at it and saw two lines!!! I was in complete shock! I called my doctor that morning when they opened to get started on my Lovenox shots and set up an appointment to see how far along I was since I had no clue! The next week we went in and saw a beautiful heart beat. Not only that, but there were two sacs in there which meant that I had ovulated two eggs! Sadly, one of them didn't make it but I am still praising God because this little baby is a miracle.

Once I found out I was pregnant, my symptoms came in full force. I was throwing up A LOT. Like A LOT. And I was tired and miserable pretty much the whole time. Good times with a very active 2 year old =). After several weeks of severe vomiting and losing a ton of weight, I was finally diagnosed with hyperemesis graviderum (Kate Middleton had it). I had to be hooked up to IV fluids for 2 weeks in my home continuously because I couldn't even keep water down and then also wore a Zoran pump for 5 weeks. It was an eventful first 16 weeks =).

Anyways, I'm officially 26 almost 27 weeks! Crazy right? I'm going to play catch up with my weekly updates for now and then hopefully by Monday when I'm officially 27 weeks, I will do them weekly. These are really just so I can have them for later when I make the little one a baby book because clearly my memory is shot now!

Here is week 14-21!

 Week 14

How far long: 14 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: I'm still wearing my normal clothes but this baby is sitting really low so a lot of my jeans are starting to get really uncomfortable

Sleep: I'm sleeping ok. I just welcome sleep because then I don't have to feel nauseous anymore. 

Best moment of the week: I'm starting to not feel as nauseous anymore. I was able to decrease my medicine on my zofran pump without any increase in symptoms so that is a good sign! I was actually able to eat some Thanksgiving lunch last week and keep it down!! I also gained 3 pounds from my last doctor appointment - still not up to my pre pregnancy weight but getting there. 

Movement: I'm starting to feel little movements right above my bladder. I wasn't sure at first but I'm pretty sure it's the baby. 

Food cravings: I wouldn't call it cravings but I'm really liking baked potatoes right now. It's one of the only things my stomach will tolerate. 

What I miss: Eating normal meals 

What I'm looking forward to: Getting rid of the zofran pump at some point. Getting to eat normal food and not throw it up. 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Still nauseous but thanks to my zofran pump I haven't thrown up in 2 weeks. My sense of smell is through the roof and I still can't stand the smell of coffee brewing or eggs. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In

Week 15

How far long: 15 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: None yet but my jeans are getting uncomfortable

Sleep: I got my Snoogle out of storage this week so I'm sleeping good

Best moment of the week: I got to eat an actual meal that was a normal size and not feel like puking afterwards!!! Big step people! My medicine is continuing to be lowered on the pump so I'm hoping it will be gone for good soon! 

Movement: I'm definitely feeling little quivers right above my bladder. There is no mistake now that it is baby. 

Food cravings: None really this week. 

What I miss: Having a normal meal

What I'm looking forward to: Getting rid of my zofran pump!! Also, Christmas is coming soon and I'm excited to celebrate with family. 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Less nausea (yay!) and sense of smell is still going strong

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In

How far long: 16 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: None yet but I'm having to use rubber bands to hold my jeans together because it's just too much to button them. 

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good

Best moment of the week: I got the zofran pump off!! I am feeling pretty good now and nausea and vomiting isn't there anymore! Praise the Lord!! I'm excited to eat normal food - come on Christmas yummies!! Also looking forward to traveling to visit family this week for Christmas. 

Movement: Fun little quivers and punches - it's so fun. Probably one of my favorite parts of pregnancy

Food cravings: Ha! I'm just excited to eat normal food right now! Let's just call that my craving. I do like sweet potato chips right now - delicious!

What I miss: Nothing

What I'm looking forward to: Finding out the sex of the baby in a couple of weeks! 

Pregnancy Symptoms: Sense of smell is still really strong and poor Jason can't make a cup of coffee in my presence. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In

How far long: 18 weeks!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: Starting to wear a couple of maternity clothes just because my sweaters and long sleeve shirts don't cover the mid section very well. I'm starting to wear some maternity jeans as well although I'm holding on to a couple pairs of non maternity jeans and leggings are my friend right now. 

Sleep: Sleeping well!

Best moment of the week: Being back home from Christmas festivities and feeling better after the stomach bug hit our house earlier this week. We came home on a Saturday night and Sunday morning, Jason woke up sick and two days later, I had it. It was miserable. Luckily,  didn't catch it. 

Movement: Feeling lots of movement. Punches, back or bottom pushes, this one is letting it's presence be known

Food cravings: Fried cheese sticks and sweet potato chips 

What I miss: Nothing

What I'm looking forward to: Finding out the sex of the baby next week!! Eek!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Little stings when I sneeze where my ligaments are so I know they are stretching and my acne is starting to appear. 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In 

Week 20 - It's official.  I'm huge! 

How far long: 20 weeks! I feel like my belly "popped" this week! Holy cow!

Baby size:

Maternity clothes: Definitely wearing maternity jeans and leggings. They are just more comfortable now. I got some new long sleeve maternity shirts too so they have been nice. 

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good still!

Best moment of the week: We found out the sex of the baby last week!! IT'S A BOY!!!!! We are excited and it will be fun to have one of each. We have no idea on a name so right now baby brother is working just fine. 

Movement: Lots of movements - kicks, punches, and I think even some rolls. 

Food cravings: Cookies, sweet potato chips, nothing major right now

What I miss: Nothing

What I'm looking forward to: I get to shake the rattle at MOPs this week so that's pretty exciting. I wasn't past the first trimester the last time they had a regular meeting. I'm starting to think of ideas for the nursery. I know he won't be sleeping in his room for the first few months but it's still fun to plan!

Pregnancy Symptoms: My sense of smell has diminished a bit (Jason is thrilled), still some little stings at my ligament areas

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In

How far along: 21 weeks!

Maternity clothes: Loving my maternity clothes. This time around there seems to be a lot more pressure between my hip bones so anything tight around that area is extremely uncomfortable. 

Sleep: When I get sleep, it is great. My hips ache when I wake up so I just have to switch sides when that happens. My Snoogle is my best friend. 

Best moment of the week: We told our families this past week that it was a boy and they are all excited! 

Movement: Oh this little boy is a mover. All the time. I love all of it and never get tired of it.  

Food cravings: I had a craving for Thai food this week. I haven't had Thai food in ages. There is a place right down the road from our house so we picked some up on the way home from church on Sunday. It was delicious!!!

What I miss: Nothing really. 

What I'm looking forward to: We are starting the process of picking out names that we like so that is really exciting!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Indigestion is starting to creep in at night after dinner. It's not terribly bad right now but is definitely starting way earlier than when I was pregnant with E. Maybe this means he will have even more hair than she did?? 

Stretch Marks: None

Belly button: In