Bumpdate: 36 Weeks

4 weeks to go! Ahh! Its crazy how fast this pregnancy has gone all of a sudden. I can't believe in 4 (I think 3) short weeks we will have a baby! Another kid. I will have TWO kids!





How far along? 36 weeks and 3 days (but I am measuring a week ahead for what its worth)

Baby Fruit/Veggie Size: As long as romaine lettuce, weighs around 6+ pounds and 18.5" long

Total weight gain: 25 pounds

Maternity clothes? I am even outgrowing my maternity clothes...rocking sweats and husband's t-shirts now

Sleep: Still going pretty strong with the exception of feeling like I can't get a good breath sometimes.

Best moment this week: Getting our maternity/family pics. I love them! And finishing up the nursery.

Miss Anything? Missing a good cocktail : ) and being able to freely move about and do simple things without losing my breath!

Movement: Constant almost...I don't think this kid ever sleeps! We might be in trouble. They are up in my ribs and down low too, not the most comfortable thing.

Food cravings: The cereal kick has struck again.

Total Aversions: No

Gender: Its a surprise! 

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Some swelling at night, general discomfort, and some anxiety that its getting so close. 

Belly Button in or out? Its out! eek!

Mood: Anxious and feeling like I need to get things done but also enjoy the time we have left before baby is on the outside.

Looking forward to: Spending some time as a family as we approach these last weeks.

 

Left, pregnancy #2 and right is pregnancy #1 with Molly. I feel like I look a lot bigger last time but who knows!







Not much time left!!

Bumpdate: 32 Weeks

32 weeks. Well into the third trimester and headed for the home stretch!



How far along? 32 weeks and 2 days.

Baby Fruit/Veggie Size: Jicama, weighs around 3.75 pounds and 16.5" long

Total weight gain: 21 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yep! And lots of my husband's t-shirts

Sleep: Sleep is going pretty good. Still not the most comfortable but I am able to get a good nights rest.

Best moment this week: Got to get a little glimpse of the baby in a quick ultrasound to check their position. They waved at me! And baby is head down and ready to go.

Miss Anything? Regular clothes that don't require a belly band and being able to bend over easily.

Movement: Always. Lots of rolls and squirms. Baby is also really low so thats fun.

Food cravings: Not really.

Total Aversions: No

Gender: Its a surprise! 

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Getting uncomfortable and feeling all around very large. Braxton hicks in the evenings which are also not so comfy. 

Belly Button in or out? On its way out!

Mood: Anxious and excited. Its getting close!

Looking forward to: Finding out what this baby is...I still have no clue and can't wait to find out!

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This pregnancy on the left and Molly on the right. The belly is starting to look a little bigger this time around but I can't decide if I am carrying different.

7-8 more weeks!! Ahh!

Bumpdate: 28 Weeks

28 weeks. Third trimester. Less than 3 months to the due date. Ahhh!!




How far along? 28 weeks and 3 days.

Baby Fruit/Veggie Size: Eggplant, weighs over 2 pounds and 14 1/2" long

Total weight gain: 19 pounds

Maternity clothes? Most definitely!

Sleep: Sleep is getting more uncomfortable and the baby really likes to have dance parties in the middle of the night. I find myself constantly changing positions.

Best moment this week: Our last Christmas as a family of 3! Had such a great time celebrating the season with my family.

Miss Anything? Not really...just the usual stuff (regular clothes, not feeling huge, wine etc)

Movement: Always moving. Especially when I try and relax or sleep.

Food cravings: No cravings latey

Total Aversions: No

Gender: Its a surprise! And I have absolutely no clue or feeling as to what this babe is. Can't wait to find out!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Starting to really "feel" pregnant

Belly Button in or out? Getting flat

Mood: Happy! And a little panicky about all of this.

Looking forward to: A productive third trimester. There is lots to do!

Bumpdate: 24 Weeks

Does it feel like the weeks are flying by? It totally does. Starting to get a little stressed about all that needs to happen before this baby comes.




How far along? 24 weeks and 3 days. Midwife says I am measuring right on track and still set for a due date of March 22nd.

Baby Fruit/Veggie Size: Long as an ear of corn, weighs just over a pound

Total weight gain: 14 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yes. So much yes. I am glad I am pregnant in the winter time...I am loving being able to layer.

Sleep: Generally pretty good. Was fighting a cold so had lots of coughing that was waking me up and I still have to get up at least once to pee.

Best moment this week: Thanksgiving feast! Nothing is better than eating a big Thanksgiving meal in very comfy stretchy maternity leggings.

Miss Anything? I miss not feeling big and clumsy. Went running at the gym and felt like a giant heavy whale.

Movement: This kiddo is constantly moving around...non stop. Kicks, jabs, rolls, hiccups etc.

Food cravings: Sandwiches.

Total Aversions: Nada

Gender: Its a surprise! I bounce back and forth on what I think it is. Right now I am thinking girl.

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Just the usual...oh and vericose veins. Fun!

Belly Button in or out? In

Mood: Chipper! Its the holidays!

Looking forward to: Christmastime! Its our last Christmas with just Molly and a being a family of 3.



I still think I look a little bigger last time around. And my hair definitely looks better!

Bumpdate: 20 Weeks

Hello all! I am back with a bit of a bumpdate and some other fun info as to how things are going at 20 weeks along. Halfway there ya'll! So crazy.



How far along? 20 weeks

Baby Fruit/Veggie Size: Length of a banana, weighing in at 10 1/2 ounces
Total weight gain: 10 pounds

Maternity clothes? Absolutely! I busted out the maternity clothes around 17 weeks. I am living in my maternity leggings..they are so comfortable! I also got my maternity box out of the attic from last time and have worn some of that. Maternity clothes are so much more comfortable! I am also sporting Chase's t-shirts a lot too.

Sleep: I am sleeping really well currently. I have to use a pillow between my legs to be comfortable but if I have that then I am set. I do have to get up at least once to go pee which is kind of annoying.

Best moment this week: Starting to feel some real movement and not just flutters. Chase isn't quite able to feel them yet but soon enough.

Miss Anything? Wine! I am starting to really miss a nice glass of wine. I was so sick feeling in the first trimester that it didn't sound appealing at all but now I really would like to kick back on the couch with a glass of red.

Movement: Lots of flutters, popcorn popping feelings. I have felt a few rolling movements and a couple tiny kicks.

Food cravings: Apples, I am loving apples right now (and Halloween candy).

Total Aversions: Nothing has been off limits come the 2nd trimester.

Gender: No idea...won't know until he/she is born. Surprise!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Lots of lower back/hip pain which I had with M so it was expected. Luckily I live with a chiropractor. : )

Belly Button in or out? In

Mood: Generally happy but I can have my moments. ha!

Looking forward to: Seeing our baby at the sono appointment this week! Can't wait!




The picture on the left is my 20 week bump photo with M. I kind of thought I was bigger this time around but I actually look a tad smaller. Who knew!


Read about my first pregnancy

Bumpdate: A Recap

It's been 10 weeks since I was pregnant. It feels like 10 minutes. And I miss it. I never thought I would say that but I do, I miss it. I am sure the fact that I had a great pregnancy (little weight gain, no morning sickness, very little aches and pains) and a great delivery (3 hours of labor and 2 pushes -- albeit still insanely painful) helps but I miss that feeling of growing a human being INSIDE ME.

Only now, after seeing and raising Molly for the past 2 months, am I really starting to grasp how much of a true and utter miracle pregnancy is. And I yearn for the nights sitting on the couch looking down at my belly and watching her little kicks and feeling her tiny baby hiccups. (And oh yea, I got to go to bed whenever I wanted) Only to be replaced by sitting on the couch and looking down at my amazingly beautiful daughter that Chase and I somehow made. Now that the dust has settled, a tiny bit, from the arrival of Molly I thought I would re-cap all of our baby bump photos. What a journey.


 

Adjusting to the Bump

Fortunately, up to this point, I have not had to alter my wardrobe much. I have been able to scrap for things in my closet that would fit and the current flowy style of clothing made it easy to fit in the same tops I had before. Slowly this is changing and I think I am going to live in tights/leggings and tunics for the remainder of my pregnancy and post baby until I get my rockin' bod back. : ) I thought I would share a few looks that I think are perfect for someone 8 months pregnant.

I think I need some awesome new fall boots to help me pull this off.

Hoping it gets a little cooler so I can rock this look!

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Month 8 has begun...

 

The "bump" is now a meaningless term as my belly has full out gotten huge! Still feeling great, a little tired now and then but for the most part enjoying the pregnancy.

Our lil Molly is now starting to stick her appendages out and we try to identify which body part is protruding out of my stomach. Its a fun game.

Things like tying my shoes, picking things up off the floor, rolling over in bed...all getting increasingly difficult. Chase enjoys watching me struggle. : )

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Baby Stats:

33 weeks

17 inches long

Weighs over 4 pounds

Compared to a pineapple

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I realize it has been awhile since I updated you on the human being that I am currently creating (that sounds so impressive right).  So I bring you the bumpdate (bump + update).

Check out that growing belly!  Yikes!

Our little bean (Molly) is now moving around all of the time and kicking me throughout the day.  Chase has been able to feel her several times now as well.  Such a strange and wonderful feeling.

We have our next doc appt tomorrow where we will find out how Molly is doing in there.

I am feeling great and trying to enjoy every minute because its flying by!  Our little baby girl will be here in less than 4 months.

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Baby Stats:

23 weeks along

Baby is about 11 inches (the size of a papaya!)

Weighs about 20 ounces