31 Weeks

30 Weeks

How far along? 30 Weeks!! Only 10 weeks to go!!!

Total weight gain:  ≈ 14.4 lbs (This is crazy, the exact amount of weight I had gained with Micah at 30 weeks!)

Maternity clothes? Yes I just had to buy a couple more things this weekend actually, feels like a waste of money because I only will wear it for another 10 or so weeks but very necessary to have some extra things to squeeze into! 

Stretch marks? I honestly can't tell for sure, I know the one that was on my belly button from Micah has gotten much larger but I can't tell if there are any others. Probably won't know for sure until I shrink back to size after baby comes.

Sleep: It's been harder to fall asleep lately.
Best moment this week: Baby shower! My girlfriend Heather threw me a wonderful baby shower on Sunday! I am so grateful for all of the time, hardwork, and money she put into it-it truly made me feel special. Baby girl was SPOILED! She has more clothes than the rest of the family combined (ok perhaps I am exaggerating but she got a ton of clothes, people really love buying baby girl clothes! It was really nice and I am so grateful to everyone who came out. I feel blessed to have such amazing friends and family!

I also finished Micah's baby book this week which was a HUGE relief for me! I have had the goal of finishing it forever, but I knew I had to get it done before baby #2 made her debut. I ran out of pages before I completed the last three months (111 pages----eek!) so I had to do a brief snapshot of those months, but I am excited to get it in the mail and see how it turned out. I am hoping it is nice because I worked on it for months!!!

Miss anything? All the parties this week had me missing mimosas! I also miss the cold weather...I wanted a Fall baby because it's my favorite season but summer pregnancy is not the business. And that tiny little part where California doesn't really get a Fall... but I refuse to let my Fall fantasies go!

Movement:  She is moving pretty often and Daddy is finally getting to feel her move more, she usually likes to play tricks on him and stop moving as soon as he puts a hand on my belly but lately he's been awed by how many somersaults and kicks she does!

 Food cravings: Last pregnancy I also had a brunch baby shower and after the fact got hooked on bagels with vegan cream cheese, tomato, and avocado. Since my baby shower was this week I guess it reminded me and I jumped back on the bagel wagon with my favorite Kite Hill Almond Cream Cheese from Whole Foods.. So. Good.
 Anything making you queasy or sick: Yes this heat is making me nauseous as well as the intensity of my braxton hicks sometimes.

Showing? My lovely baby bump is quite ginormous these days.

Gender: Baby Girl!!! <3 <3 <3
Labor signs: Lots of Braxton Hicks/tightening.
Symptoms: Sleepy, emotional, slightly frantic! :) 

Belly button in or out? SO OUT!

Wedding rings on or off? On, although tighter in this gross heat
Happy or moody most of the time: Definitely grumpier this time around hahah I think mostly it's the heat that is making me feel grumpy and swollen. I also just feel soooooo pregnant, hard to move, bend over, get off the couch, climb up to get things etc.

Looking forward to:Finishing baby girl's nursery and ordering the items I still need off my registry. I am excited to wash all of her clothes and blankets and put them away (ok so maybe not so excited about the actual washing part but excited to get it done and checked off my list!)

Baby’s size: A large cabbage or a cucumber! 

Some photos from the shower! 

29 Weeks shot. We skipped 28 weeks and never got around to the update...sorry baby!

27 Weeks

 

How far along? 27 weeks!!

Total weight gain:  ≈ 13.4 lbs

Maternity clothes? My maternity shorts I bought in the first trimester no longer fit (so sad) so I've been rocking a lot of stretchy dresses and skirts.

Stretch marks? I don't think so but it's harder to tell now since the skin is so stretched out and I can't see my entire belly. Still slathering on the belly oils religiously.

Sleep: Not so great this week as big brother Micah has been having a VERY hard time falling and staying asleep. Not sure what's going on with our little guy but it's been sad and hard on all of us. Hoping to help him through it soon!
Best moment this week: We've had a few fun days with Micah this week we went do the zoo for a birthday party last Sunday and on Friday we went to the splash pad at a new park. Hubby and I got to go on an impromptu date night thanks to a surprise offer to babysit from Grandma Lind and Grandpa Sam. Much needed and very enjoyable!

Miss anything? Sleep! Wine!

Movement: Lots and lots although she still loves to play tricks on daddy by staying completely still as soon as he comes over to feel her move! ;) 
Food cravings: No, but I made an amazing batch of chocolate chunk cookies this week and we all devoured them. Nothing like a rough week of parenting and very little sleep to get you on the cookie train!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I have been feeling a bit sick all week, very tight tummy and just overall queasiness. 

Showing? Oh yeah!

Gender: Baby girl, although I have had comments about how I look like I am having a boy from quite a few people and with only one ultrasound and a bit nervous! Especially as we are almost done decorating the nursery and I am already quite attached my my little baby girl!
Labor signs: Braxton hicks! A lot of tightening!
Symptoms: Getting a bit harder to move around these days!

Belly button in or out? Very much out.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: Pretty normal

Looking forward to:I am taking my Law & Ethics exam this coming week so while I am not looking forward to it, I am looking forward to being done with it! Fingers crossed!

Baby’s size: Lettuce!