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

Weekly Photo

Strawberry Picking

Last Thursday Ascher and I sat out for Blessington Farms to pick strawberries with our friend Colleen and her kids, Ava & Will. We started our morning at Shipleys (Aschers favorite) where he counted sprinkles & told me the color of ever sprinkle he ate. I just love spending time together like that. The little moments.

After breakfast we met up with Colleen at the farm. We started picking immediately.

However, before long Ascher realized that in between all the rows of strawberries was all sorts of ROCKS. Ascher LOVES rocks. So I lost him quickly to the rock hunt. He kept trying to put his rocks into my strawberry basket. Had to cut that out real quick since they weigh your strawberries at the end.

I got him back on track by letting him cut (with my help) the strawberries off the vine and then he really wanted to eat them. I let him try one or two. ; )

But before long I lost him again to the rocks & stream. I gave up at this point...just let him play.

After we had filled our buckets with strawberries we walked over to the play area. Ava & Ascher played in the giant sand pile. Ascher was in heaven. It was sand with tons of different size tractors/trucks that he could play and fill up.

It was getting close to lunch time though so we got on the hay/tractor ride. Ascher was so excited that he was riding a tractor. He kept talking about it the rest of the day. "Ride TRACTOR!"

After the tractor ride he was ready to go back to the sand...however this preggers was hungry and it was getting close to nap time. Colleen and I decided next time we would pack lunches then they would be able to play for at least 30 more minutes before crashing. So despite a screaming 2 year old we packed up and headed to the car. He was passed out before we even got off the dirt road. It was a great day and I can't wait to go back and pick some more strawberries and play again!

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)

Backyard Fun

With all this pretty weather we have had (other than allergies) we have been living outside. Ascher loves it and it feels so good to get some vitamin D after being stuffed up all rainy winter. Our new backyard is smaller than our old house but Ascher doesn't seem to even notice. He loves running around, playing in his water table or with the hose, pushing his cars and trucks around the yard and his newest love is a slide. Here are some pictures of our recent adventures. 

the energy of a boy

getting his hands wet then putting his wet hands in his hair

helping Daddy with the hose (his pants are a little too large) ; )

coming to get Mommy wet

"sit down Daddy!" 

he likes to push the trucks off the patio

my heart. 

Too cute!! 

This was just one particular day I went inside and got my good camera. I realized lately that all my photos have been on my phone and while that is super convenient the quality is just not as good as when I use my good camera. Time to pull the sucker back out and start snapping away again! Here are some photos (from my phone) of some more time we have spent playing at the park/backyard since it has been pretty outside

I started writing his "One Line A Day" journal and almost EVERY day it says we spent the majority of the afternoon outside (probably why my nose has been crazy!). He loves it and I love it and we are both happy! : ) Plus, on the weekends Justin loves to putter around outside so it helps that he now has a little helper. ; ) 

24 months: 3-29-14: 2 years old!!

Ascher

2 years old

March 29, 2014

weight: 27 lbs (38%)

height: 33 inches (26%)

head circumference: 18.75 inches (22%)

diaper size: 5

clothes: tops 2T, 

shorts 18 months

shoes: 6

Things He Loved This Month:

• He has been such a ham this month! I love it! He has kept me laughing almost every day this month.
• says "tastes delicious" sounds more like DIRE-EE-L-I-CIOUS when he eats something he likes (pancakes, smoothies, etc)

• his sister- he pets her in the mornings and gives her toys throughout the day
• knows all his colors & some shapes
• talks like a champ. His vocabulary is VERY impressive. He is very easy to understand and speaks in full sentences. We are very often blown away at what he is saying. And when we hang out with other 2 year olds I really notice it. 
• riding his "Handy Manny" & being outside

• playing on the ipad

• had Gender Reveal for baby sister

• had sleep over at GoGo & Papa's while Mom went to Miami
• finally sits down in the bathtub
• sits on his Easter basket and says "go potty!"

• loves to drink smoothies

• still obsessed with monster trucks, trucks (in general), trains & cars
• loves to play in the mud & with Pip

• loves to sit at table "in big boy chair"

• However, he does love his high chair. He is a super slow eater and will sit in his high chair for 30-45 minutes. He plays playdoh, colors, etc. all in his high chair. He asks to get in it often.

• still wants to go to sleep in mommy & daddy bed but then wants to go sleep in his bed with "bear & monkey" 

• only has paci in the car & at naps/bedtime
• says "CHEESE!" when taking pictures yet doesnt look at camera when saying it

• says ARE YOU MOMMY!? in the morning to the monitor and also will hang out in the crib in the morning for sometimes up to 30 minutes talking to himself, rolling around/in and out of sleep, playing with monkey, bear and Scout

• When I go get him from crib in the morning we read his storybook bible and if I forget he tells me "Read Jesus mommy!"

WOOHOO!! I made it 24 months! I am so glad to have done these monthly updates for the 1st 2 years of his life but OOOO----EEEE I am glad to be done. I am hoping now I can just blog about every day life again and not put it off until the month is up and then do a monthly dump. I am already excited thinking about it. I figured I only have a few months of not doing monthly updates before I'll start all over with Baby Girl! And just for fun...here are some more photos from the month of March

Happy 2nd Birthday Little Buddy!