Pregnancy Update- 38 weeks!

How far along? 38.4 weeks

Total weight gain/loss? lost 4 more lbs!

Stretch marks?  Nothing new.

Hows the sleep? Starting to suck! I'm up several times a night now between peeing and being uncomfortable!

Best moment this week? Contractions! Feel like we're moving forward towards the end now!
   
Movement? He was really active last night after I was done having the contractions!

Food cravings? soft ice cream, it's all I can think about!

Sex of baby? It's a boy!!!!

Labor signs? see my update at the bottom.

Belly button, in or out? OUT!

What are you missing? WINE!

What are you looking forward to? holding him for the first time!!

Other updates?

Had my weekly appointment today. Baby boy is in perfect position, I'm measuring 2 weeks behind (which means he's dropping and my tummy is shrinking), and I'm a fingertip to 1cm dilated. All things are progressing in the right direction. My Dr. was going to strip my membranes today but she couldn't quite get there with how much I'm dilated, so we'll try next week as long as I'm a little more dilated! Her words were, "Looks like you've got at least another week ahead of you, but I've learned NEVER to trust second babies! You can be barely dilated in the morning and be in Labor and Delivery that night!".

I'm certainly having some cramping from the cervical check today and I had a good hour+ of contractions last night, so progress is certainly happening! I don't want to rush him along or anything but I am ready to be done being pregnant! I'm sure just about every pregnant lady has said that at one time or another!

Another Survey but with a picture!

How far along? 36 weeks

Total weight gain/loss? I am up 13lbs, not too bad!

Stretch marks?  Nothing new.

Hows the sleep?Not so bad, even if I am getting up to pee twice a night. 

Best moment this week? watching Bug talk to and kiss my belly. She's constantly asking to "talk to brother" which results in my shirt being pulled up and pants down so she can talk into my belly button!
   
Movement? Lots! Last night was pretty painful, but I know that means he's doing well in there so I'll deal!

Food cravings? nothing really, at the moment at least!

Sex of baby? It's a boy!!!!

Labor signs? None.

Belly button, in or out? OUT :(

What are you missing? meh, I'm just ready for the end.

What are you looking forward to? having him in my arms!

Other updates? I have my Group B Strep coming up on Tuesday and yesterday marked having one month left!!



So I've debated and debated over whether or not to post this picture anywhere, but I've finally decided that it's too sweet and too dear to me not to share it. I was embarrassed by the stretch marks but I earned every one of those stripes creating Bug, there's nothing to be embarrassed about!

Here's my Bug giving Baby Brother kisses!

Survey Time!

How far along? 33 weeks and 1 day

Total weight gain/loss? I am up 12lbs from the day I found out I was pregnant

Stretch marks?  My old ones are very stretched out, but haven't noticed anything new.

Hows the sleep? If it weren't for having to pee in the middle of the night and the pain of trying to roll over from one side to the other, it wouldn't be so bad! LOL

Best moment this week? Nothing really, it's been pretty boring lately.
   
Movement? SO MUCH! He's run out of room already I swear. It's pretty painful when he moves around, but I still love feeling it.

Food cravings? nothing really, at the moment at least!

Sex of baby? It's a boy!!!!

Labor signs? None.

Belly button, in or out? It's still pretty flush with my belly, but if he changes positions it can stick right out!

What are you missing? Walking without waddling! Breathing without huffing and puffing!

What are you looking forward to? The end! Right now there's no more big milestones coming up. No baby shower this time and I know that's what most first time moms will be looking forward to at this point. So really I'm just hanging in there until the end!

Other updates? Starting to slowly wash baby clothes and other baby paraphernalia, Thinking it may be a good time (in the next two weeks or so) to get that hospital bag packed just in case...

Been Gone So Long! (Survey)

I feel like I've been away for every, there's been so much going on and I just haven't had the time! My great grandfather passed away last month, then just recently a good family friend passed unexpectedly. We have been working with the FSA trying to get things worked out with the ownership of the farm since S's dad's passing. My SIL is expecting her first in July so I've been scouring the internet for fun games to play at her shower. We finally just had our family Chistmas with S's side of the family this past weekend. Bug is a busy busy two year old who keeps me on my toes all the time. She's into everything and goes a mile a minute with me waddling along behind her. We're also going to appointments every 2 weeks now, getting closer and closer to the end!

Here it goes....

How far along? 30 weeks and 5 days

Total weight gain/loss? Approximately a 10lb gain, although I'm not really sure.

How are the maternity clothes? Killing me. I have to get more pants, they are digging into me and I'm going to have to go up a size. Boo!

Stretch marks?  I haven't noticed any new ones, yet!

Hows the sleep? Sleep isn't bad. I wake up a couple of times a night to switch positions (which has become a process!) and to pee once but over all I'm sleeping pretty well.

Best moment this week? Nothing new to report, but I have fun laying in bed at night watching my tummy move. He's getting so big and he can really make my stomach move!
   
Movement? see above.

Biggest change in your body besides belly? My rear is getting even bigger. I didn't know that was possible!

Food cravings? Hoagies and ice water!

Sex of baby? It's a boy!!!!

Labor signs? None.

Belly button, in or out? Most days it's flush with the rest of my stomach, every once in awhile it will poke out depending on his position.

What are you missing? Walking without waddling!

What are you looking forward to? I know I still have approximately 10 weeks left but I'm looking forward to the end! I am uncomfortable a lot when he moves and I know it's only going to get more painful as time goes on!

Other updates? Nothing new really. Been thinking about things to pack in my hospital bag and putting together a big sister kit for Bug to have at the hospital. Other than that, not much.

Survey, a Belly Picture, and the Nursery!

How far along? 24weeks and 5 days

What have you bought for your baby? I've bought a couple of outfits at a consignment store, plus all the stuff we needed to do the room.

Total weight gain/loss? Approximately a 6lb gain.

How are the maternity clothes? I'm in pants ans shirts full time now. Pretty much everything else doesn't accommodate my huge tummy anymore.

Stretch marks?  I still haven't noticed any new ones yet, although it might be hard when I have so many from before

Hows the sleep? It was pretty good until this past week. I'm having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep now.

Best moment this week? Getting the nursery done!

Movement? Oh my goodness, this little guy is going to be some kind of athlete or something. He just goes and goes and goes!

Type of delivery your planning on? Still planning to go med-free! Been trying to read up on pain managment so I can better cope this time. I just hope to avoid the endless back labor this time around!

Biggest change in your body besides belly? My rear is getting even bigger. I didn't know that was possible!

Food cravings? Ice cream.

Sex of baby? It's a boy!!!!

Labor signs? None. Thank God! Baby better be staying put for awhile!

Belly button, in or out? In, for now, but probably not much longer.

What are you missing? Wine. I'm always missing my wine. I don't realize how much of a wino I really am until I'm pregnant/breastfeeding. I'm also missing sleep, and being able to get up from a seated position without grunting!

What are you looking forward to? Appointment on the 31st.

Other updates? How about a bump shot, and some pictures of the nursery?!

Took this today, 24 weeks and 5 days!

baby boys room!

All ready for furniture!

Happy New Year! & Survey

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2013 everyone! I have decided to forego a resolution this year and just make a sweeping statement that I have faith that this year will be better than last! We're expecting a baby this year, how can it not be wonderful?!

How far along? 21weeks and 4 days

What have you bought for your baby? Still nothing, but now that we know the sex I can start anytime! (Check back later for that post!)

Total weight gain/loss? Not sure, I have an appointment on Thursday!

How are the maternity clothes? Same as last month. I'm in maternity pants full time now, I have some shirts but I am still able to fit into a lot of my pre-pregnancy shirts. Especially those from before I lost some of my weight.

Stretch marks? Oh I've got plenty of those from last time, I haven't noticed any new ones yet.

Hows the sleep? Not too bad. My biggest complaint is the sore hips I have every morning from sleeping on my sides.

Best moment this week? We found out the baby's sex last Friday!!

Movement? LIKE CRAZY! Baby is all over the place. No one but me has been able to feel outside movement yet, but I don't think it will be long!

Type of delivery your planning on? My delivery with Bug was natural so as long as all goes well, this one will be too.

Biggest change in your body besides belly? Still my acne! Ugh!

Food cravings? Haven't really had many lately I guess.

Sex of baby? We know... check back later for an update on that one!

Labor signs? None. Thank God! Baby better be staying put for awhile!

Belly button, in or out? In, for now, but it's certainly moving out!

What are you missing? Wine. I'm always missing my wine. I don't realize how much of a wino I really am until I'm pregnant/breastfeeding.

What are you looking forward to? Appointment on Thursday!

Other updates? None.

Pregnancy Survey and baby bump photo!

It's been about a month, I guess it's time for another one of these.

How far along? 17weeks and 5 days

What have you bought for your baby? Still nothing, not so patiently waiting to find out the sex so that we can go shopping!

Total weight gain/loss? Gained 2 pounds.

How are the maternity clothes? I'm in maternity pants full time now, I have some shirts but I am still able to fit into a lot of my pre-pregnancy shirts. Especially those from before I lost some of my weight.

Stretch marks? Oh I've got plenty of those from last time, I haven't noticed any new ones yet.

Hows the sleep? Okay. It's not great but I'm not complaining yet either.

Best moment this week? Not really much going on.

Movement? I've felt some. Nothing consistent yet, and nothing that S has been able to feel. Hopefully he or she will be bumping around in there soon!

Type of delivery your planning on? My delivery with Bug was natural so as long as all goes well, this one will be too.

Biggest change in your body besides belly? Acne! I feel like I'm 15 again!

Food cravings? Ughh! Pizza hut bread sticks and soft ice cream. Do you know how hard it is to get soft ice cream in December in Pennsylvania?! The only place I can get it is McDonalds!

Sex of baby? We should know before the new year!

Labor signs? None. Thank God! Baby better be staying put for awhile!

Belly button, in or out? In, for now.

What are you missing? Wine. I'm always missing my wine. I don't realize how much of a wino I really am until I'm pregnant/breastfeeding.

What are you looking forward to? Finding out what the sex of this baby is!

Other updates? Not really much going on. By the next time I post one of these there should be some fun stuff to share!

Here's our first belly shot! This was from 16 weeks!

Pregnancy Survey

Just a little something for fun!

How far along? 13w 4d

What have you bought for your baby? Nothing yet, I guess.

Total weight gain/loss? I believe I'm down 2lbs as of last appointment

How are the maternity clothes? Have only had to wear them a few times. Other than that I'm still in my normal jeans.

Stretch marks? Oh I've got plenty of those from last time. I'm sure more will appear.

Hows the sleep? Ehh, okay.

Best moment this week? Pretty sure I've felt some movement.

Movement? see above.

Birthing Classes? Probably won't take any. We didn't with Bug either.

Type of delievery your planning on? My delivery with Bug was natural so as long as all goes well, this one will be too.

Biggest change in your body besides belly? Acne and dark hairs! So annoying!

Food cravings? The other night it was Quesedillas. Poor S, it hit me at 9 o'clock at night!

Sex of baby? Won't know for awhile yet.

Labor signs? None. Thank God!

Belly button, in or out? In.

What are you missing? Wine. It's been a long, stressful few weeks and I really wanted a glass of wine. Plus sleeping on my stomach. I miss that terribly.

What are you looking forward to? Finding out what the sex of this baby is!

Other updates? They changed my due date from 5/6 to 5/10. I'm pretty confident that I'm right with 5/6 because I know pretty much when I ovulated but they won't change it. The ultrasound even said 5/7 so I guess we'll see!

Pregnancy Survey

About Mommy

Name: A

Age: 26

First: Nope, second

About Daddy

Name: S

Age: 32

First: Nope, second!

Finding out

What day: August 30, 2012

Feelings: Excited and nervous at the same time.

Who was with you: S and Bug. I peed on the stick and then brought it to the kitchen with me and left it on the counter. I had S look at it after the time was up because I was too scared to!

Daddy reaction: I told him to look for two lines but he was nervous and unsure of what he was looking at and told me I better come look at it! I just hugged him.

About the pregnancy

Due date: May 6, 2013

How far along now: 9 weeks & 1 day.

Any ultrasounds yet: Yes, we had one on the 18th of September
Heard heartbeat yet: yes and I wish I could remember what the Beats Per Minute were!

Sex of baby

What do you want: I won't lie, I would really like to have a boy this time. I won't be disappointing with a girl though. I just want healthy!

Are you finding out? Yes we will be finding out this time. S and I both agreed that we can't wait the whole nine months again!

About the birth

Who's going to be with you: Not sure this time around. Definitely S, but not sure who else because someone is going to have to be with Bug.

Going to video tape it: NO!

Natural or medicated: I want to go natural again if at all possible. I am however nervous about back labor again, it was torture last time.

C-Section: Not unless it's medically necessary.

Scared about labor: Just about having back labor again.

Names

Do you have a name picked out: We have a big list, we'll narrow down more once we know the sex.

Named after anyone: Some of our choices are namesakes.

Did daddy help pick: Absolutely!

Other random Q's.

Conceived when: Jan 16th or 17th

Any movement felt: No, way too early for that.

First pregnancy symptom: I felt uncomfortable when I tried to sleep on my stomach.

Will you have God parents: We haven't really talked about this yet...

Are you ready to be a mommy: I am already a mommy, but I am nervous about having two. Especially in those first few weeks. I want to make sure Bug doesn't feel left out, or ignored. 

Survey Time

How far along? 36w 5d

Stretch marks? still the same... I don't think they're multiplying at the moment but shhh.. they may hear you!

Sleep: Is good for about half the night... then once I wake up around 3 or 4 there is just no going back to sleep... my brain is on overdrive and will not let me rest!

Movement: Squishy is very active today. More active than he/she has been in a week or so! Mommy's loving it!

Food commentary: Things aren't sounding good to me again... I don't like this trend... I want to eat DAMNIT!

Labor Signs: Having very sporadic contractions... nothing major. Dying for something more concrete!

Belly Button in or out? Some days it's in and other days it's out... it goes back and forth!

What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy! Wine! The time when I didn't waddle like a duck! Wine! And many many more things!

What I am looking forward to: Not baby related... but dinner out with my husband tomorrow night, and possibly a movie. Then Sunday is baby shower #2, thrown by the ever amazing Aunt A!

Nesting madness: comes in spurts! But I get worn out so quickly that it never amounts to much!

Milestones: Almost full term (Saturday)

Misc:

Survey Time.

How far along? 34w 6d

Stretch marks? oh good Lord yes! I look like I've been attacked by some clawed animal!

Sleep: Sucks!

Movement: Has now become painful! Not always, but lots of the time!

Food commentary: I sit here next to S as he eats a peanut butter sandwich and it makes me want to gag and jump him for it at the same time!

Labor Signs: Think I might be having some come-and-go contractions...

Belly Button in or out? Some days it's in and other days it's out... it goes back and forth!

What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy! Wine! The time when I didn't waddle like a duck!

What I am looking forward to: Another baby shower in a few weeks.... September 19th! And our little babymoon/getaway on the 17th

Nesting madness: The nursery is pretty much put together! WOOHOO!

Milestones:

Misc:

Progress!

How far along? 33w 5d

Stretch marks? oh good Lord yes! My once creamy white tummy is now covered in red tears!

Sleep: sucks! My hips constantly hurt and I'm up every single hour to pee!

Best moment this week: Baby starting to move lots and lots after my being sick for a week!

Movement: see above

Food commentary: I am totally turned off at the thought of soda and totally turned on to the thought of dill pickles!

Labor Signs: None whatsoever.

Belly Button in or out? Some days it's in and other days it's out... it goes back and forth!

What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy!

What I am looking forward to: Another baby shower in a few weeks.... September 19th!

Nesting madness: The nursery is pretty much put together! WOOHOO!

Milestones:

Misc: We're measuring about 10 days ahead of schedule! Today at our appointment we were only at 33w5d but measuring 35weeks... so big baby? or early delivery? We shall see!

time for another one of these...

How far along? 29w 5d

Total weight gain/loss: I'm up 10lbs

Maternity clothes? all maternity, all the time

Stretch marks? oh yes, I'm officially covered! And I still have more on the right than the left!

Sleep: Is starting to suck again! I can't get comfy, but I'm not getting up to pee as much as I was!

Best moment this week: Having S's family get to feel!

Movement: Crazy movement! Squishy gets violent sometimes, it's so neat to watch my stomach moving all around!

Gender: Won't know until October!

Labor Signs: None and hopefully won't have any for a few more weeks!

Belly Button in or out? Almost out... :(

What I miss: being able to get up without help, or moving in slow motion!

What I am looking forward to: Being 30 weeks on Saturday! And also my first baby shower on the 15th of August!

Survey Time

How far along? 24w 3d

Total weight gain/loss: Ugh I'm not 100% sure....

Maternity clothes? frustrate me sometimes!

Stretch marks? yep. more on the right side than the left! :(

Sleep: Is ok. Not the greatest... I'm up at least 3 times a night now!

Best moment this week: getting our crib and changing table!

Movement: lots of it! I love every second of it!

Gender: Won't know until October!

Labor Signs: None and there better not be for awhile!

Belly Button in or out? In--but it's migrating outward more and more all the time :/

What I miss: being able to get off the couch without rolling!

What I am looking forward to: movement! and our doc appointment on thursday!

Survey Time....

How far along? 23w 3d

Total weight gain/loss: Ugh I'm not 100% sure....

Maternity clothes? just got some new ones thanks to the birthday money my mom sent! Most of them fit.... however I do have o send some back because they are HUGE!!

Stretch marks? yep. they are multiplying on my right side faster than the left now :(

Sleep: Is ok. Not the greatest...

Best moment this week: painting the nursery and feeling outside movement. S and my mom got to feel it too!

Movement: See above!

Gender: Won't know until October!

Labor Signs: None and there better not be for awhile!

Belly Button in or out? In--but it's migrating outward more and more all the time :/

What I miss: wine!

What I am looking forward to: Lots more kicks!

Survey time!

How far along? 21w 1d

Total weight gain/loss: Ugh I'm not 100% sure....

Maternity clothes? pants all the time! I need to actually go invest in some more!

Stretch marks? yep. :(

Sleep: Is ok. Not the greatest...

Best moment this week: The frequent movement!

Movement: Yes! I'm loving the little wiggles and punches. Usually I need to be sitting up or laying on my side, but every once in awhile I feel them standing up or laying on my back!

Gender: We won't be finding out!

Labor Signs: Thank god I have none.

Belly Button in or out? In--but it's migrating outward :/

What I miss: wine!

What I am looking forward to: Working on the baby's room!

Survey time!

Total weight gain/loss: Not entirely sure because the doc I had yesterday was a DB!

Next Appointment: May 27th

Maternity clothes? nothing new!

Stretch marks: The ones on my tummy seem to be multiplying like bunnies! :(

Sleep: Has gotten much much better thanks to my maternity pillow! It truly is a godsend!

Best moment this week: much more frequent movement!

Movement: see above

Food cravings: Still Ice Tea!

Food aversions: nothing lately.

Gender: It's hard to say. Some days I think girl and others I'm completely sure that it's a boy! Guess we'll find out when he or she comes out into the world!

Belly Button in or out: still in!

What I miss: The days when I only had to pee a couple times a day instead of a couple times an hour!

What I am looking forward to: Next appointment and some more movement!

Contractions: None. And it better stay that way for awhile!

Weekly Survey

Total weight gain/loss: Still down a total of 7lbs from January (at least as far as I know!)

Next Appointment: May 20th

Maternity clothes? oh yes! I wish that I had bought some jeans though, it's been stinking cold around here lately!

Stretch marks: The ones on my tummy seem to be multiplying like bunnies! :(

Sleep:Has gotten terrible! I'm thinking I might have to invest in one of those pregnancy pillows! I don't know how much longer I can take this hip and back pain I have every morning, not to mention the restless sleep I get from not being able to get comfy!

Best moment this week: Getting the appointment with the midwife!

Movement: some here and there. Not as frequent as it was before :(
But I'm sure it will pick up soon!

Food cravings: Ice tea and maple/walnut ice cream!

Food aversions: eggs.

Gender: It's hard to say. Some days I think girl and others I'm completely sure that it's a boy! Guess we'll find out when he or she comes out into the world!

Belly Button in or out: still in!

What I miss: I miss alcohol sometimes. And of course the days when I only had to pee a couple times a day instead of a couple times an hour!

What I am looking forward to: Next appointment and some more movement!

Contractions: None. And it better stay that way for awhile!

OK so I've been a terrible blogger this past week! However I think you will excuse me because I was a bridesmaid in a friends wedding on Saturday. So here's my catch-up!


Total weight gain/loss: Down a total of 7lbs from January

Next Appointment: May 20th

Maternity clothes? oh yes! I love them!

Stretch marks: more on my tummy :(

Sleep: I get about 8 hours of sleep a night, getting up about two times to pee before the alarm goes off.

Best moment this week: Feeling Squishy move and S being able to feel it too!

Movement: See above.

Food cravings: Ice tea!

Food aversions: nothing.

Gender: It's hard to say. Some days I think girl and others I'm completely sure that it's a boy! Guess we'll find out when he or she comes out into the world!

Belly Button in or out: still in!

What I miss: nothing at the moment.

What I am looking forward to: Next appointment!

Contractions: None. And it better stay that way for awhile!

Milestones: Movement!

Found this while "stalking" some other blogs and I think I'm going to do it every week to mark our progress. So here we go....

Total weight gain/loss: Up 3lbs.

Next Appointment: Our next one is this coming Thursday the 22nd. I'm thinking they will probably schedule the anatomy scan at that point!

Maternity clothes? oh yes! Not shirts yet, but I'm only comfortable in mat. pants!

Stretch marks: had them for awhile, wont be able to blame them on the bean! Although a new one did pop on my tummy today, which is so weird because I'm NOT SHOWING!

Sleep: No more naps! I get about 10 hours of sleep a night, getting up about two times to pee before the alarm goes off.

Best moment this week: Feeling Squishy move (I think)!

Movement: See above.

Food cravings: I'm dying for the maple cotton candy I will get this weekend at the Maple Festival!

Food aversions: nothing, anymore!

Gender: It's hard to say. Some days I think girl and others I'm completely sure that it's a boy! Guess we'll find out when he or she comes out into the world!

Belly Button in or out: still in!

What I miss: Wine. I am a huge fan of curling up with a good book and a glass of wine. And of course this week I went out to a concert with the sibling in laws and they were all drinking and I couldn't... bummer!

What I am looking forward to: Next appointment!

Contractions: None. And it better stay that way for awhile!

Milestones: Movement!