36 weeks: Bump Update (the last one)

Week 36

June 24 , 2014

size of baby: crenshaw melon, 19-22 inches, 6.5 pounds

total weight gain/loss: +21

maternity clothes: yes yes and yes. I live in over sized shirts which are no longer over-sized but fit quite nicely. Even getting dressed is tedious.

gender: It's a GIRL! I can't believe our house has exploded PINK!!

movement: slowed down this week. I have been in dire pain so I think my pain has outweighed me thinking about her moving. (Looking back-- probably should have been more conscious to the fact she wasn't moving as much)

sleep: not much. my back has been killing me so I can't get comfortable and then when I do I have to pee or roll over because my back starts hurting again (again should have been more conscious to signs...)

cravings: ICE!, pizza, still loving sweets

what I miss: my body, my back not being in constant pain

symptoms: BACK HURTS, (back labor), swollen, crampy, braxton hicks, peeing all the time, headache, no energy

thoughts: 

• well I didn't make it to 37 weeks. I don't even have my fireplace photo for week 36. I made Justin take photo of me in the hospital to count as my week 36 photo.
• Brynn was born 36 weeks 6 days after laboring for 4 days (Contractions started Friday afternoon- went to hospital Sunday morning- had her Monday night- birth story to come. 

Big Brother (Ascher) news: 

• My little baby became a big brother this week. So upset- I thought I had time- he needed a haircut bad (I know- the important things right!?)

Weekly Photo:

35 Weeks: Bump Update

Week 35

June 17 , 2014

size of baby: honeydew, 18.2 inches, 5.5 lbs

total weight gain/loss: +18 

maternity clothes: I have found a shirt of Justin's that I got him when I was in college. It is a Delta Gamma Anchor Slam shirt in a large that I am pretty positive Justin has never worn. Anyways- I found it looking for a large comfy shirt to put on. I am pretty sure I have lived in it all week. I've washed it twice and put it back on the same day. I don't know why but it has become my go to shirt (I'm even wearing it in this weeks bump photo). Also, at the beginning of my pregnancy I bought a bunch of clothes from my friend. Well one pair of shorts were a little large- Jessica & Mom would always tells me I was not allowed to wear them out of the house cause they were huge. Well this week. They fit. That's all I have to say about that. 

gender: It's a GIRL! I can't believe our house has exploded PINK!!

movement: painful movements now- still blowing and going (At this point with Ascher they weren't as often- she is still crazy in there even though she has no room) When I lay on one side for a long time I feel her entire little body pushing at my sides. Its painful but I just roll over and normally she goes too. 

sleep: Snoring has been out of control this week. I mean WOW. I snored with Ascher and I believed Justin when he said I snored this time but this week I was snoring so bad I woke myself up a couple of times. Talk about bad. Its awful. I have never in my life woke myself up from snowing!!

cravings: ICE!, ice cream, still loving sweets

what I miss: getting out of bed/rolling over with ease, having a lap for Ascher to snuggle in (he tries so hard to lay on my lap...its near impossible and painful)

symptoms: swollen, crampy, braxton hicks, peeing all the time, backache, headache, no energy, blah, stuffy (this symptom has never gone away the whole pregnancy)

thoughts: 

• IM SO LARGE!!!!
• SWOLLEN! 
• She could be here so soon!! We had our 35 week apt and it was our first time to get checked. I am 60% effaced & 1 cm dilated. He told me to hold her in for two more weeks (At least get to 37 weeks) and to think 38! I have this weird feeling she is going to come early. I think Week 38 might be her week- however, this could just be my wishful thinking. : ) 
• I ordered the last of the things we needed and once everything arrives I think we will be set. I have washed tons of pink clothes and organized her nursery two or three times and I'm sure once she gets here I'll re-do it again. I still haven't figured out how I plan on keeping her bows and headbands.

Big Brother (Ascher) news: 

• We went to Matthew (Daniel & Megan) 1st Birthday on Saturday. They had a giant blow up slip & slide and a cool little baby splash pad in their backyard. Ascher had a  blast. He LOVES water! 
• Has a new fondness of his paci...we were doing so good. We are currently in a regression. He wants it all the time. I have semi given up fighting him because once baby is here there is gonna be one around (if she likes them). 

Weekly Photo:

and how cute is this one of Ascher giving sissy kisses...

34 Weeks: Bump Update

Week 34

June 9, 2014

size of baby: canteloupe, 17.7 inches, almost 5 lbs

total weight gain/loss: +18 

maternity clothes: This week was a new low. I waited until last minute to find a dress for my shower and it was totally depressing. Our maternity shop here is awful (you'd think itd be good since we live in such a big city...nope). Every dress I tried on was awful. I was a total whale. I went across the way and found a maxi dress at Old Navy. Granted, I needed an XS and they didn't have it so I was just hoping Mom would have time to take it up before the shower (she did). Anyways- we left the mall and I was happy but not thrilled. Nothing looks good. I just feel swollen and large. 

gender: It's a GIRL! She has a full name & I still LOVE it!! 

movement:  slow strong movements, I think she is running out of room. She is also super low yet (still carrying high) -- if that makes sense

sleep: still peeing all night- but when I am asleep I am out! (Snoring apparently...)

cravings: blueberry cake donuts, easy mac, crushed ice, water, fruit, ICEE's, snowcones, ICE ICE ICE

what I miss: my belly button (weird I know), getting out of bed/rolling over with ease

symptoms: swollen, crampy, braxton hicks, peeing all the time, backache, headache, no energy, blah, stuffy/bloody nose (this symptom has never gone away the whole pregnancy)

thoughts: 

• Got a fake ring this week : ) It's a beauty...hehe
• feeling the nesting bug- getting things done in her nursery
• went shopping and picked out all kinds of stuff- didn't buy any of it and when I went back to purchase what I couldn't stop thinking about...it was gone. Womp womp. Sad day. 
• got my hair dyed all over again- my hair color was so dull and my gray hairs were rather shiny....hmph (I'm too young to go gray!!!)
• Had our baby shower this weekend. It was ABSOLUTELY fabulous. My hostessess don't know how to do anything half way!! They went above and beyond!! Shower post to come later this week! 

Big Brother (Ascher) news: 

• Daddy went and got him a blow up pool and he lived in it a number of days. He LOVES being outside and playing in the water!

Weekly Photo:

this was my jeans are too tight, I'm changing into sweat pants before Justin gets home outfit : )

33 Weeks: Bump Update

Week 33

June 2, 2014

size of baby: a pineapple, 17.2 inches, 4.5 lbs

total weight gain/loss: +17

maternity clothes: I have never in my life felt uncomfortable in tank tops. I have always had a small frame but lately I wear tank tops and see pictures of myself and say OMG is that me!? I know its all for the baby and I'm not complaining --- its just different. Now that its hot I've been wearing mostly running shorts around and then a maternity top/tank. Nothing too fancy. And if I need to go somewhere, I've been throwing on a maxi skirt or maternity dress

gender: It's a GIRL! She has a full name!! She has had it for a couple weeks but I keep forgetting to put it on here. We are so excited. We couldn't decide on her middle name and then one day just like with Ascher- it came to me and I ran it by Justin and he really liked it...so we tried it out for awhile and we love it! 

movement: hiccups like CRAZY!!! She gets them all the time but gets them fast and hard right around 11:45ish EVERY NIGHT. like clockwork. She is still moving a ton but they are very rhythmic movements. Like she is moving her legs, arms, etc. Not just kicking- so crazy its almost the end!! EEEK

sleep: sucks. I was waking up 1-2 times a night to pee...now I normally will pee at least 4 times from the time I get ready for bed until the time I get up for the morning. And I notice how much slower I am walking to the bathroom in the middle of the night. At our old house, my side of the bed was close to bathroom- now we have a much larger master and my side is the farthest from the bathroom. I'm almost to the point of begging Justin to switch sides with me this last month or so. : ) 

cravings: blueberry cake donuts, easy mac, crushed ice, water, fruit (pineapples)

what I miss: sleeping, having energy, feeling like me

symptoms: swollen, high BP (then goes back down), crampy, braxton hicks, peeing all the time, backache, headache, no energy, blah, stuffy nose (this symptom has never gone away the whole pregnancy)

thoughts: 

• Belly Buttons: with Ascher my belly button completely went flat. I loved it. It was clean and didn't hurt when anyone messed with it or anything. I couldn't wait for my belly button to do the same so I could get it good and clean again (weird I know!) However, with her my belly button is a volcano and I absolutely HATE when people accidentally touch it. It is the weirdest thing. It is like she is sucking it in instead of pushing it out. Its gross and sticks out majorly! (p.s. as I'm writing this she has the hiccups)
• I felt kinda gross earlier this week so I thought I'll take my BP. Well it was 158/80. I have always had super low blood pressure. Like problematic low BP-- never high. So I messaged my nurse and she called doc and he said to go to Walmart and use their machine (more accurate than our electric one from CVS)--- thankfully when I did it at Walmart it was fine. So twice more it has happened and the first time I take it- its high and when I wait 5 minutes and take it 2 more times it slowly goes back down. I'm gonna ask him about it at my next apt (tomorrow)
• SWOLLEN- I'm so sad about this one. With Ascher, I delivered with my wedding rings & Aggie ring on. : ( Yesterday I had to use soap and water to squeeze them off my little sausages. Also, since I just run errands/around the house I've only been wearing my flip flops. Well I put on a pair of heels this week and OMG my feet wouldn't even half way go into them because they were so swollen. Its weird because they don't look huge and fat which is why I guess I hadn't noticed. They just hurt really bad. I kept saying I feel like my feet are swollen they hurt so bad. Well...I guess they are I didn't know what I was looking for. 

Big Brother (Ascher) news: 

• rough week for Ascher- sick little buddy. Took him to doctor on Wednesday after he woke up on Sunday with a snotty nose. Double Ear Infections. Ascher hasn't had an ear infection since before he turned 1. That is OVER a year ago!! Poor bubby. Started him on meds but I'm not sure they are working. Today is day 4 and he is still telling me that there are "bees in his ears". : (  

Weekly Photo:

and just for fun-- here I am in same dress at my baby shower for Ascher at 31 weeks compared to 33 weeks with Baby Girl

Week 32: Bump Update

Week 32

May 26, 2014

size of baby: a bok choy (??), 16.7 inches, 4 lbs

total weight gain/loss: doctor appointment this week was +16 (I blame Grandma's cooking last weekend) ; ) I am now officially heavier than I was when I gave birth to Ascher.

maternity clothes: yup. all I can say at this point. (haha) even Justin's medium shirts are getting tight

gender: It's a GIRL! 

movement: she moves a lot after I eat or while I am eating crushed ice and still moves the most when I'm trying to go to sleep (I hope this isn't a preview of whats to come).

sleep: pretty much same as last week- I sleep great till I have to get up to pee then I can't go back to sleep for life of me and then Ascher is still waking up before dawn every morning and doesn't want to go back to sleep. I also switched my snoogle around and that has helped the sleeping situation- any time I am having trouble sleeping if I re-arrange the pillow it seems to help a little.  

cravings: easy mac, crushed ice, water, candy, desserts, SUGAR!! (total opposite of Ascher)

what I miss: being able to go for a walk and not feel miserable by the end of it, running around/sitting on the floor with Ascher 

symptoms: crampy, braxton hicks, peeing all the time, backache

thoughts: 

• Doctor apt was a real crappy day. Not because anything was wrong it just wasn't a fun apt. I drove in the pouring rain- then got my TDAP shot, blood drawn & paid my remaining balance...then drove home in the pouring rain again. However, little girls heart sounds good and I'm still measuring small and looking good. He told me I've just got to make it 7 more weeks! (We are planning a delivery since I am driving into town so he can deliver her) Enter panic followed by giddy school girl giggle. 
• Worked more in nursery--- her bedding came in and we put gold vinyl dots cascading down wall behind her crib. I ordered her initial for above the bed and we hung shelves and decorated them. I'll post pics when its all done. There is still boxes on floor and crap everywhere. But total progress.

Big Brother (Ascher) news: 

• woke up this weekend with allergies but didn't keep him down
• still waking up in the middle of night/before 6:30am every morning- and he is waking up crying not like he usual does where he just wakes up and says, "mommy...come get me...mommy...where are you?" in a cute playful voice

Weekly Photo:

 Pip has turned into a terrible little needy puppy. He is acting out big time (doing things that are major NO-NO's) and won't get off my lap if I am sitting down. He is also stress eating and can devour 3 cups of food in one day (learned that lesson quick--- dont give him 3 cups of food) Normally he can last 3 days and divides it up himself...not currently. I am not sure he is happy about this baby. 

And Ascher...care free...worry free.

Week 31: Bump Update

Week 31

May 19, 2014

size of baby: bunch of asparagus 16.2 inches, apx 3.3 lbs

total weight gain/loss: +13 

maternity clothes: even my maternity clothes are getting tight. : ( In the beginning of pregnancy I want my clothes to be tight to show off the bump...now they are tight and my tummy hangs out the bottom. FAIL. Unless we are going out somewhere I have running shorts and one of Justin's shirts on at all times. This week we went a few places so I did have to get pretty a couple times ; ) 

gender: It's a GIRL! 

movement: very distinct movements- I can tell that's a butt, that's a hand, etc. Its neat. Justin feels her every night- He always comments that she is rolling around in there. She loves to move as I'm going to bed- not so great for me. I also still get caught off guard and have to yelp OUCH! a number of times during the day

sleep: well I would sleep better if my bladder was larger & I didn't have to pee at least 2 times a night and my 1st born child wouldn't wake up so early

cravings: crushed ice, sweets, snowcones, snickers ice cream, popsicles

what I miss: being so large- I am currently 2 lbs away from where I delivered Ascher. I know its my second kid but I feel so huge compared to Ascher. I think it has to do with the fact that with Ascher I was working so I couldn't just run and get food whenever I wanted/whatever I wanted. This time...I want some oreos...so me and Ascher load up and go get some oreos and I proceed to eat the bag. : ) 

symptoms: back ache, crampy, Braxton Hicks started BAD on Saturday, swollen feet and ankles towards end of week, lack of patience

thoughts: 

• starting to panic that she will be here in 8 weeks or less & I am NOT ready. With Ascher, I feel like I had everything ready by now. EEEKK perhaps I should go back and read my 31 week with Ascher and see for sure (to ease my mind)
• worked in her room- going thru clothes, putting gold liner & clothes in dresser drawers
• went to Bandera for Memorial Day Weekend with Daniel & Megan

Big Brother (Ascher) news: 

• loves the park- went down the big boy slide at the park this week- big accomplishment over here : ) 
• Uncle Brad showed him color drops in the bath tub back in November- we finally got some this week and he LOVES changing his bath all different colors
• loves to sing, "I Love My Mommy!" -- melts my heart

Weekly Photo:

30 Weeks: Bump Update

Week 30

May 12, 2014

size of baby: a large cabbage,15.7 and weighs about 3 lbs (at doc apt she weighed 3 lbs 2 ounces so right on track)

total weight gain/loss: doctor appointment this week was +12 (Nexium has helped me eat like crazy...so here comes the weight gain)

maternity clothes: It has been kinda nice because I'm having to pull out the maternity shirts that are tanks and short sleeves where as I have been wearing the long sleeve, 3/4 sleeve so its like a new maternity wardrobe yet just a different part of the closet. haha

gender: It's a GIRL! 

movement: Like literally..I do not remember Ascher being so painful. Like I will be sitting there and have to cry out OUCH! because it hurts so bad. I think it could have to do with how HIGH she is. (she is way higher than Ascher was) Seriously though I LOVE and ADORE all of her movements but sometimes they are a wee bit painful.

sleep: well we were in Kingwood cause Justin had a class and I never sleep as good when Ascher is in pack n play vs crib because he doesn't sleep as good either but overall I did ok comparing to some other weeks when I have MAJOR pregnancy insomnia. Like Friday night...total insomnia. 

cravings: watermelon, popsicle, chocolate & skittles, crushed ice (I go to gas station and pay .40 for a 42 ounce styrofoam cup of good crushed ice 

what I miss: being comfortable, standing close to the mirror/sink (haha)

symptoms: BACK ACHE!!!, crampy, chin acne (not bad but totally more than usual), charlie horses

thoughts: 

• Doctor apt went great. Got to see her moving around. She is head down (PRAISE THE LORD!) and ready to go. She is weighing apx 3lbs 2 oz and is right on track growth wise. Next appointment is my last set of blood work and TDAP shot. Not a fun appointment. 
• Doctor told me to go ahead and register at hospital along with recommending that once we start my weekly visits (35 weeks) that I always bring my bag with me just in case we stay to have a baby. (AHH SAY WHAT!?) Also, said that after first week of checking and seeing how things are Justin may or may not be advised to come with me to my weekly apts (not sure how we are gonna work that one out...

Big Brother (Ascher) news:

• We went to Tyler this past weekend for my cousins baby shower (she is due with her 3rd girl the same day as me) and Ascher was FABULOUS. Justin had thing with work (a private lake getaway- don't feel too bad for him) so Ascher came with us to the shower. He was so good. He either sat on mom or mines lap the whole shower and was quiet the whole time. He loved playing with Kaylee & Annabelle (Erin's daughters, 5 & 3) and had so much fun running around their house and backyard after the shower. My little baby is such a big boy!!

Weekly Photo

and look at this... 30 weeks with Ascher and 30 weeks with Baby Girl. Oh my. No wonder I feel so large. I AM!

29 Weeks: Bump Update

Week 29

May 5, 2014

size of baby: butternut squash, 15.2 inches, 2.5 pounds

total weight gain/loss:  +9

maternity clothes: oh yes! I dont even really like wearing maternity clothes anymore. I want to be in pj shorts and a medium undershirt of Justins. That is how I am most comfy.

gender: It's a GIRL! Still can't decide on her middle name! Driving me nutty! 

movement: Oh my word. She is back at it again...big painful movements. I swear she is just rolling back and forth all day. She is a little ninja. 

sleep: ehhh hit or miss this week

cravings: bread & sugary sweets (candy, Popsicle, etc), watermelon

what I miss: sleeping soundly, not waking up with a congested nose every morning (allergies to blame I think), my back feeling normal

symptoms: no more heartburn since I started my nexium after my doctor apt last week. Nexium seriously is the best drug ever. I am a different person. I eat like a cow now. : ) However, my back is still the major pain. I wasn't too moody this week (Justin agrees hehe), charlie horses & soooo tired all week ( Felt like 1st trimester tiredness again)

thoughts: 

• Nesting feeling has started to kick in--- however I want to work on stuff that doesn't matter at all. Like a number of nights I went upstairs and worked in the 5th bedroom unloading school boxes (of all my teaching stuff) yet what I really need to do is go thru boxes in the nursery that have Aschers clothes in them/bibs/etc
• got all the knobs on the dresser however 2 of the knobs had stripped screws so its still not all the way done-- also hung up her canvas from the gender reveal above her changing table and it looks so cute! 
• They called and told me I passed my sugar test!! WooHoo!!
• Oh...I've been meaning to write this for awhile. My belly button. LOL. It is so weird. With Ascher, my belly button popped out flat. With her, its like a volcano. Its like she is sucking it in and then the skin around my belly button has to make up for the fact that her butt is right there so its a big ol' bump of a belly button

Big Brother (Ascher) news:

• Got a big boy summer haircut (got a 1.5 on the side and finger length on top) So short but sooo cute!
• Ascher was quite the little pill this week. This is a photo I sent Justin one day. LOL- I had the phone turned the other way so we could use the flash and had no idea he was making the same face as me. 

• All about mommy this week. Had to be with me, carrying him, sitting next to me, pulling my hair, a loving little boy this week (other than that one day he was terrible ---the screaming photo)

Weekly Photo

Week 28: Bump Update

Week 28

April 28, 2014

size of baby: iceberg lettuce, 14.8 inches, 2.2 lbs

total weight gain/loss: doctor appointment this week was +7

maternity clothes: Medium shirts & running shorts/pjs that aren't maternity but if go anywhere then maternity clothes it is. People who don't wear maternity are so weird to me. I saw a girl at the doctors office and she was wearing regular pants and a regular shirt in the size she wore BEFORE she got pregnant. (she is like 34 weeks) It just didn't look good. If you can fit into it then go for it but if you looked like a squished sausage...it looks better to just wear maternity. Sorry- my rant is over.  : ) 

gender: It's a GIRL! She has a first name finalized for a couple of weeks now. We basically have her whole name but just can't commit to her middle name. Any day now. I told myself by the middle of May/beginning of June- so hopefully soon. 

movement: She has been rather quiet this week. I wont notice her moving and so then I start to worry and then she will give me a quick little kick and dissipate my fear. Plus they said when I went to ER they said as long as she moves 7 times in 1 hr its ok so since she has been so quiet I sometimes stop and make sure I can count 7 and she always moves 7 times in less than 30 minutes so shes good just getting big and sleepy. : ) 

sleep: still no sleep. hmph. I forgot how miserable no sleep is. Preparing me for baby, I suppose. Its much easier though to get up when a baby is crying for you to feed it than to get a big ol belly out of bed to go pee!!

cravings: whole milk, snickers ice cream bars, Oreos, orange cream popsicle, 

what I miss: picking up Ascher and it not being painful, Ascher leaning back onto my lap (now he wants to sit next to me...tear!)

symptoms: HOT FLASHES!!!!! (middle of the night I wake up soaking wet I am so hot yet its on 70!), not being able to sleep, heartburn, backache, tightness, uncomfortable, HAPPY then totally MOODY at the drop of hat

thoughts: 

• Monday I had my doctors appointment and sugar test. She is only measuring 26 weeks even though Im 28 weeks. He said he isn't worried though because I am so little and he would be worried if I had a huge baby inside me. He also asked me again how much Ascher weighed (7lb 9 oz) and said that is a big baby for my size person. 
• They called me later this week and told me WOOHOO I PASSED SUGAR TEST!! 
• Her heart rate was 161 and he told me that at my next appointment I get my 30 week ultrasound. I also start going every two weeks! WHAT!!! 
• Tuesday I got my hair cut. Never let a hormonal woman get her hair cut. I told her I wanted 2-3 inches somehow I ended up with 4 inches off and all kinds of layers. : ( Thank goodness vitamins make hair grow fast! Mom thinks it looks fabulous but my hair hasn't been this short since before Ascher and I just know it will make me look 10 lbs heavier in my face! I think I would be ok if I hadn't gotten so many layers. 
• Picked out knobs for her dresser and I love them. I only bought one and tried it out but have decided that I'm gonna go back and get the rest of them so Justin can put them all on. They are light pink. Love them!

Big Brother (Ascher) news:

• yikes. this week Ascher decided that every day he needed to get up earlier and earlier. Finally when he woke up at 5:15, I pulled out the baby medicine and drugged him up. He has been back to my sleeping prince ever since. Those 2 year old molars are killing him. Poor bubby.
• Still doing fabulous on getting rid of paci but I just let him have it sometimes during the day when he just wants to chew

Weekly Photo

Week 27: Bump Update

Week 27

April 21, 2014

size of baby: cauliflower, 14.4 inches, 2 lbs

total weight gain/loss: scale at home says, +5

maternity clothes: mostly hung out in tshirts and running shorts all week and by tshirts, I mean Justin's

gender: It's a GIRL! 

movement: She loves to hang out on my right side- like her entire body is on my right side so when she kicks over there its rather painful but every kick makes me giggle with excitement she is getting so big!

sleep: hmmm not so much. I can NOT sleep for the life of me. I don't know how people do it. I need my sleep. I am so crabby when I don't sleep good. About every 3rd day I sleep better than usual but still have to get up at some point to pee and then I'm up. 

cravings: crushed ice, oreos with milk, whole chocolate milk, snowcones, breakfast food

what I miss: being able to breathe, eating and not feeling like I'm on fire, sitting on couch with my feet up, being comfortable

symptoms: heartburn, backache, tightness, uncomfortable, HAPPY then totally MOODY in drop of hat

thoughts: 

• took it easy this week per doctors orders- by Wednesday I was stir crazy so Ascher and I went on a lunch date together and then to Micheal's where he proceeded to throw a huge fit so we came home.  : ) 
• Thursday night Justin and I went furniture shopping and found baby girls dresser!! Its an adult dresser we are just gonna take the legs off to make it shorter. I LOVE IT! It got delivered on Friday and it looks so good in her room!! EEK! I finally feel like I can start decorating her room now! WOOHOO BABY GIRL!! No more furniture left to purchase!!
• Friday I had MOPS. I am really enjoying it and am so glad I was able to get in before the year was up. 

Big Brother (Ascher) news:

• teething mess. that is all.  

Weekly Photo

Week 26: Bump Update

Week 26

April 14 , 2014

size of baby: eggplant, 14 inches, a little less than 2 lbs

total weight gain/loss: scale at home says, +4

maternity clothes: yeah- we had a busy week so I got to "look cute" (as in put on clothes other than pjs pants every day). Ive started sleeping in Justins undershirts though because none of my pjs tops button anymore

gender: It's a GIRL! 

movement: We had a little scare with movement this week. (keep reading) But overall she is still moving away. She is painful with her movements. I don't remember Ascher being so painful when he kicked.

sleep: Worst week yet. I think I slept maybe 2 nights. YUCK!

cravings: crushed ice

what I miss: being able to breathe

symptoms: can't catch my breath, painful to take deep breath, heartburn, back pain, uncomfortable tightness, tired easily,

thoughts: 

• Well on Thursday night I woke up at 2 am and thought I was having a heart attack. No lie. It was miserable. I sat up, drank water, walked around, moved around. Everything I did caused more pain. By 5 am I was crying and woke Justin up. We watched tv for a little while then tried to sleep again but before long Ascher woke up and Justin got up for work. Once Ascher and I got up, I still felt terrible and she wasnt moving near as much as usual. I called doctor and they said to go to urgent care and see what they said. Justin came home at lunch so I could go. I ran to urgent care and they freaked me out. The doctor was like Im not gonna lie to you and say that these symptoms aren't alarming. You need to go to ER. So I went back home so Justin & Ascher could come with me but Ascher was still sleeping so I headed up by myself to get started. However, when you walk into an ER and tell them you are 26 week pregnant, short of breath and the baby isn't moving as much they don't even let you sit down. They moved me to room, started baby checks and mommy checks. Monitored baby for awhile. She was moving but they said she was having a "lazy day". Her heartrate was 140- the lowest its ever been but still ok. They said it could be that since I was up all night, she was up all night too so she was resting. They also took blood, fluid IVS, EKGs & a CT of my lungs. The main thing they were worried about is a blood clot. He wasn't worried about my heart because when he pushed on my chest it was painful and he said that if it was my heart that it wouldn't be painful to the touch.

• So after all the tests and 7.5 hours later it was determined that PRAISE JESUS I don't have a blood clot. I do however have costochondritis. Taken from Mayo Clinic:
• Costochondritis (kos-toe-KHON-dri-tis) is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum) — a junction known as the costosternal joint. Pain caused by costochondritis may mimic that of a heart attack or other heart conditions.
• I obviously cant take an anti-inflammatory so there isnt much I can do to help. He told me to take Tylenol during the day (which would be great if Tylenol worked!) and then gave me something stronger for sleep. I have been suffering thru night time rather than take it every night. I was instructed to not lift anything over 10 lbs and rest (without the bed confines). Of course, now I want to do all sort of things now that I'm supposed to be resting. 
• The hardest part so far has been not picking Ascher up but I do notice a major change and when I do break the rule and pick him up (I mean I have to get him out of crib, into high chair, etc.) I can totally feel the pain. Justin has been fabulous and carries him, puts him in and out of car, picks him up, does whatever I need when he is home. I am just supposed to follow up with my OB which my appt is next Monday. Everything I have read says it may or may not go away until I give birth!!! Gonna be a long 3 months if I have this pain/unable to breath sensation!
• Other than that scare we had a busy week. We had a playdate, craft night, finally got my snowcone I've been wanting, went to the mall & Target.
• We had a wonderful Easter weekend with family. (separate post) HE IS RISEN!!! Regardless of how we spend our Easter, the bottom line is the same. Christ DIED, SUFFERED on a cross for US so we could spend ETERNITY with HIM! OH how sweet! THE TOMB IS EMPTY!

Big Brother (Ascher) news: 

• He is getting one of his two year old molars which has caused for a whiny baby when he is in pain. But most of the time he doesn't miss a beat and is still his happy little self. 
• LOVES hunting for Easter Eggs

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Week 25: Bump Updates

Week 25

April 7 , 2014

size of baby: zucchini, 13.6 inches, 1.5 pounds

total weight gain/loss: scale at home says, +3

maternity clothes: yup. Got some new shirts & my Easter dress off Zulilly awhile back and they came in. They are fabulous quality and super cute & I got them on a deal! Can't beat it! 

gender: It's a GIRL! 

movement: I definitely can tell when she is sleeping and awake. She makes very distinct movements. Slow moving and quick hard kicks. She does it all. I wish she would get out of my ribs/diaphragm- I constantly feel like I can't breathe!

sleep: This week was rough. I feel like I cant catch my breath ever. On my back- no way. On my left side is painful and my right side I'll get comfortable and then a few hours in I'm miserable again. I can't explain it. Its such a weird tingly feeling. I have to get up and walk around.

cravings: crushed ice, ice cream with strawberries, chocolate & caramel sauce, strawberries, snowcones (which I still haven't gotten)

what I miss: being able to breathe

symptoms: heartburn, back pain, uncomfortable tightness, tired easily, can't stand up for long periods of time, painful when Ascher does "dead weight" (like doesn't want to be picked up)- I started changing him on the floor so I dont have to pick him up and put him on changing table

thoughts: 

• Justin put the crib together!! Its beautiful!!
• Still searching for a white dresser. I found a vintage dresser that someone had re-done in a light pink that I LOVE but Justin isnt sure about it. 
• Best DEAL of the Week! I found and purchased the double stroller I wanted!! It was fabulous and included way more than I could have imagined. My friend sent me pic of a resale picture and said is this the stroller you wanted!? And low and behold it was!! Granted it was still pretty pricey but I saved so much money and got WAY more than we would have if bought brand new! Its the city select double with 2 seats, car seat adapter, glider board, mommy hooks & cup holder!! I've already been using it as a single stroller. Here are some of the ways it can be used as a double with car seat. And then an extra of Ascher playing on the glider board just for fun

• We also got together the baby things. We decided we should go ahead and put together some stuff and make sure we have all the parts/screws so that we don't end up at the last minute not having everything. Well so far we haven't had good luck. Our swing fabric wound up in the attic so it was quite gross. I'm washing it and hoping it will come clean. However, I added one to our registry just in case it wont come clean.  Also, I can't find the bouncer fabric. Still searching. I was so careful how I packed up baby stuff but with the move everything got moved all over the place. 
• I also got two little girl paintings I LOVE! These little girls were in my mom & aunt's bedroom their whole lives and then they somehow ended up above my Granny's bed. I was determined that I would one day have a girl and they would be in her nursery. And turns out they match what I'm doing and I am just so happy. They are still in their wrappers! Why? We don't know! But they are perfect! (excuse the phone pic)

• Justin turned 32 this week! : ) We had a fun day as a little family and spent 95% of the day playing outside!

Big Brother (Ascher) news: 

• Thursday we went and picked strawberries. It was so much fun! (separate post on this)
• Slowly but surely giving up his paci- he only has it now for car rides, naps & night time. 

Weekly Photo (real photo this week- in my pj pants- hair dirty- natural)

Week 24: Bump Upda

Week 24

March 31 , 2014

size of baby: grapefruit! (getting bigger!!), 11.8 inches, 1.3 pounds

total weight gain/loss: doctor apt this week & according to their scale I'm +3! Woohoo for finally gaining weight. He said he would like me to start eating like a cow and gain at least 10 more pounds before delivery. I think I can handle that.

maternity clothes: yup. Finally got a cute pair of shorts that fit good and I don't look like a whale. Maternity clothes are so fickle. I am a small not in maternity but smalls in maternity eat my lunch and I have to get all XS. 

gender: It's a GIRL! Had ultrasound this week and confirmed once again that it is indeed a little princess growing inside!

movement: Lots & Lots of movement! She is quite the tumbler. I asked Justin, do you think she is doing dance? or gymnastics? She also moves in response to Justins voice. When he gets home and starts talking she will move or at night when we are getting ready for bed Justin will put his hands on my tummy (granted they are always freezing) and tell her goodnight and she kicks him in response. So sweet...a daddy daughter bond before she is even out of the womb! 

sleep: I don't know what I would do without my snoggle. I have been using it since like week 13 but the bigger I get the more I LOVE it. I was pretty tired this week so I slept like a rock just can't go back to sleep once I wake up to pee (thankfully its normally close to 6 when I have to go so it isn't too bad- I just lay there and rest)

cravings: ice, water, smoothies, sweets

what I miss: getting out of bed easily & being able to eat spicy without bending over and feeling like I'm on fire (heartburn)

symptoms: heartburn, back pain, moody when hungry, at night time my stomach is so tight its so uncomfortable - I keep telling myself it is because she is breached so she is laying side to side so by the end of the day my sides are stretched out and in pain! They are sooooo tight! I can hardly wait to lay down at the end of the day. My biggest complaint this week has been my back hurting though. Between lifting Ascher and just plain ol' pregnancy pain- yikes. The back has been feeling it. 

thoughts: 

• Justin painted the nursery this weekend! We went with gray. I LOVE IT! As soon as he finishes touching up the top we are gonna put the crib together.
• I am pretty sure I have picked out her bedding. Now just to order it. I can't find a white dresser I love anywhere. Who knew dressers were ridiculously expensive!?! I don't want a changing table/dresser like Ascher has. I want a full length dresser (like 71 inches not 50 inches). 
• I also decided on a double stroller. One of my friends was selling hers but it was super heavy and you had to take it completely apart to put it in the car so I've gone back to my original plan but with some calculating I think I've figured out how to save over $100 on it. 
• I had a doctor appointment this past Thursday. I just adore my doctors office. They are fabulous. It makes driving an hour and a half to see them not so bad. I asked all my questions like usual and then asked him to show me on the ultrasound I had how it was a girl (Justin and I couldnt see it) well he is fabulous and said well let me finish up with the girl in room one and then we will get another ultrasound and make sure 100% she is a girl. So we moved over to room one and sure enough she was sitting better than last ultrasound and this time you could see everything. She is definitely a girl!! He finished checking and I said wait can we look at her face!? I feel like we are always checking out her parts but never her face so he scrolled up and was like oh she is in a perfect position for a 3D picture! So he switched it over to 3D for me and she is BEAUTIFUL!! Ascher never really gave us a good view on his 3D ultrasound. I was so excited!!! He said sometimes at 24 weeks they are too bony and don't look like a very pretty baby but that she looked fabulous!! 

Big Brother (Ascher) news: 

• still loves loving on his sissy! Every morning he says see sissy! give sissy truck!
• went on an Easter Egg hunt for a MOPS playdate- he loved it! He is still talking about it. "open egg..candy!" 

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Week 23: Bump Update

Week 23

March 24 , 2014

size of baby: pomegranate, 11.4 inches, 1 lb!!! 

total weight gain/loss: negative 4 this week- maybe I just weighed in on an off day

maternity clothes: pretty much yes unless I am at home. This week I would put on a maternity top and leave on my pj pants. I dont want anything tight on my stomach and my pj pants are so much more comfy! The pest guy came to the door and Im sure he thought I was nuts. I had on a coral top with black marvin the martian pj pants. HAHA 

gender: It's a GIRL! The outfits I talked about last week came in & her first headband! Look how cute!

movement: I can tell now when she is sleeping vs awake. Normally between 5-7 she is very quiet and then come bath time and getting Ascher ready for bed she goes nuts. It is such a neat feeling. I LOVE every little kick/movement she makes!

sleep: Knocked out every night when I hit the pillow--- however this week if I woke up at any point during the night I could NOT go back to sleep. I would toss and turn before finally getting situated as Ascher would wake up, Justins alarm would go off and/or the workers would start working on house next door/behind us. 

cravings: blueberry cake donuts, warm desserts (strawberry cake, cookies), WHOLE milk, crushed ice, lemonade

what I miss: not being a fire breathing dragon (heartburn)

symptoms: heartburn, back pain, bloody nose, kidney stones and/or bladder infection. The terrible side pain I've been feeling the past two weeks apparently was kidney stones again. (Had them exact same week with Ascher). It has NOT been fun but they haven't been near as bad as they were with Ascher. I kept saying they were growing pains (even though the pain was NOT where growing pains happen- ignorance is bliss right??) I cut everything out except water and occasionally lemonade 

thoughts: 

• Had my first MOPS this past Friday and it was fabulous! I am so glad to be involved again and get to know moms who have young kids as well
• Hoping my nesting will kick in soon. It has semi-started but not full fledged like I want

Big Brother (Ascher) news: 

• Ascher turned 2 this week!!! I can't believe he is TWO years old. Whole separate post on his birthday

• We played at the park this week and Ascher loves to climb all over everything. He is also obsessed with playdoh.
• Not quite sure about sharing his baby seat & toys with little sister just yet

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