28 Weeks

This week we had another prenatal visit.  This was the appointment I got to drink the glucose mixture and get blood drawn.  Unless we hear back from them, we are going to assume all labs were normal for gestational diabetes.  I also got a Rogam shot this week as I am O- blood type.  This is standard for me during pregnancy so my body doesn't "fight off" this baby should he have a positive blood type.  Nothing like a nice shot in the bottom at 8 in the morning :)  Baby had a strong HR in the 140s, and no new concerns!  We are unsure at this time if baby flipped and is finally head down or if he's still hanging out breech.  This appointment also marked the last 4-week check-up...we now start going every 2 weeks (holy smokes!). 

This week, baby is the size of a Chinese cabbage...

 

Baby bump this week:



How far along: 28 weeks (only 12 to go!)
Total weight gain: 12 pounds
Maternity clothes? Mostly maternity now (thankful my sister was pregnant last summer and shared some cute stuff with me..)
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still getting up about once a night to use the bathroom, but can otherwise sleep comfortably
Cravings: A sweet tooth for sure, have to practice self-control :)
Pregnancy symptoms this week: Other than continual frequent trips to the bathroom, nothing else comes to mind this week...no Charlie horses (phew)!
What I miss: Lunch meat.  I never knew I loved lunch meat so much than when I can't have it...and a Mt. Dew.
Belly button: Mostly in
General mood: Happy, excited, anxious...but still not "ready"
Embarrassing cry of the week: I think I was generally weepy this week, it was a bit ridiculous
Excited for: The nursery...paint colors picked, fabric purchased to make crib sheets, and a few décor pieces have arrived (Etsy is addicting and equally dangerous)



27 Weeks

Another post...several days late (oops)!  All is well, we have another appointment coming up this week and will learn more about baby!

 

This week, baby is the size of a cauliflower...

 Baby bump this week:

How far along: 27 weeks
Total weight gain: Will find out in a couple days...eek!
Maternity clothes? Maternity bottoms (except for sweat pants!) and mostly "normal" tops with some maternity as well
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I get up about once to use the bathroom...happens to be about 3:15 AM
Cravings: Maraschino cherries- I don't even buy them or I would eat the whole jar...in one sitting
Pregnancy symptoms this week: Frequent trips to the bathroom
What I miss: What I wouldn't do for a cold Subway sub...
Belly button: In
General mood: Happy, excited, anxious
Embarrassing cry of the week: I wanted Italian food...Troy didn't (yeah, it was that bad)
Excited for: Will he have hair!?

26 Weeks (a little late)

Another week passes by, still wondering where time has gone.  Maybe it has something to do with the fact we've been crazy busy between clinicals (only 4 days left!), trying to prepare for board exams, a trip to Texas, a busy 3 year old, and all the other day to day "stuff"...oh and buying a house- more to come on that exciting adventure!  Besides time running away too quickly, 26 weeks brings very little change or exciting news in this pregnancy...

This week, baby is the size of a scallion:

Baby bump this week:



How far along: 26 weeks

Total weight gain: 8(ish) pounds
Maternity clothes? Mostly maternity bottoms and some tops...I discovered leggings this week- why the heck have I not worn these more before!?
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: Between early early flights this week and more early mornings while in Texas, not much!
Cravings: Maraschino cherries
Pregnancy symptoms this week: More Charlie horses...
What I miss: Being in Texas, a cold margarita with the awesome authentic Mexican (BUT so worth it)
Belly button: In
General mood: Happy, content
Movement: Are my insides bruised yet?
Embarrassing cry of the week: Honoring the serviceman at Sea World before Shamu show
Excited for: Holding my sweet babe, introducing him to his big brother :)

New Camera

We have been wanting to upgrade cameras for awhile and knew we wanted a Canon Rebel...but beyond that we had no idea what to look for (there's like 5+ styles of Rebels alone).  We liked our previous camera but felt it was impossible to get good shots of Lincoln, who would be on to the next thing before the shot actually got off.  We thought this was the perfect time to upgrade with summer coming and soon another baby.  The man at Best Buy rattled off all sorts of settings to change to get different results...most of which sounded foreign.  So instead, we will just mess around ourselves and practice on our handsome little model :)  Here are a few pictures from the new camera, which we have already fell in love with!

 

25 Weeks

Twenty-five weeks doesn't sound like a whole lot...but when I hear myself say only 15 weeks left it sounds so soon!  A lot will happen between now and then (graduation, board exam, and summer to name a few), I have no doubt it will fly by!  We continue to get ready for baby...planning the nursery and shopping of course :)  Lincoln also likes to "bond" with his little brother- petting my belly (as Lincoln likes to call it), planning fun adventures for his baby brother, and even telling us how to cuddle the baby and where he thinks baby should sleep. 

This week, baby is the size of a rutabaga (whatever that is):

Baby bump this week:

 

 

How far along: 25 weeks
Total weight gain: 7-8 pounds
Maternity clothes? Sometimes...still waiting for Spring to arrive :)  Maybe it's here to stay...
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still about the same, the occasional bathroom break...
Cravings: Chocolate chip cookies
Pregnancy symptoms this week: None :)
What I miss: Subway, anything for a COLD sub!
Belly button: In
General mood: Happy, excited, anxious...
Movement: Lots of movement!  He still feels feet down as my bladder constantly gets kicked.
Embarassing cry of the week: None that I can remember...or admit :)
Excited for: More movement, seeing what this peanut looks like- if he'll look like Lincoln or not, will he have hair, will he have Lincoln's pouty little lips??

24 Weeks

This week marked another routine doctor's appointment.  Everything looked good as usual.  My BP is still low and no other concerns at the time.  I measured right at 24 weeks, which has been pretty consistently right on.  Because of somewhat conflicting dates between our 11 week ultrasound and our 20 week one, our doctor decided to compromise the dates and move our due date a whopping ONE day later.  Not that due dates mean a whole lot anyway...babies are rarely born on their due date so one day really isn't going to change much :)  August 8, 2013 is our final due date! 

Baby was very active again today.  Our doctor heard a heartbeat but the doppler had a hard time reading a rate.  Everytime she almost had it, the baby moved or started kicking...just like his big brother (yikes!).  Finally, she read it at 145 bpm...it has come down again since last appointment.  Little peanut is still feet down (we think).  He seems to only kick my bladder...of course :)  Hopefully he decides to do a flip soon and stay put! 

This week, baby is the size of an ear of corn

The baby bump this week...



How far along: 24 weeks
Total weight gain: 7 pounds
Maternity clothes? Somedays, usually not since most of them are spring/summer...and well spring hasn't decided to show up just yet
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I find myself ready for bed at 9:30-10:00 and usually wake up once or twice to use the bathroom...or help Lincoln use the bathroom
Cravings: Strawberries
Pregnancy symptoms this week: Not many, an occasional "round ligament" cramp when I stand up or get out of the car
What I miss: Still lunch meat...Subway
Belly button: In
General mood: Happy and excited
Movement: Lots of movement, usually on my bladder
Embarassing cry of the week: None I can think of...shocker!
Excited for: Planning/decorating a nursery, looking at fabric makes me super excited!

To Infinity and Beyond!

Last Friday marked the big 3 (AKA: free) for our "baby" (Lincoln).  Every mother tells you how fast they grow up and they aren't kidding.  I can hardly believe he is already three.  Three short years has grown a strong-willed, sweet, smart, funny, busy, charming, a memory like you can't believe, energetic...(did I say busy?) little boy!  He definitely gives us a run for our money but can melt you with that little smile and his sweet "Mom...I love you" at the most unexpected times.  He never seizes to amaze us with what he learns, picks up on, says, and usually does!

This year has brought: new daycare, many new friends (I think he knows someone everywhere we go), underwear, sitting in church (BIG accomplishment), less of an egg allergy, independence...and lots of it, big boy bed, and a Toy Story obsession

...which meant it was only appropriate to have a Toy Story birthday party!  We have watched Toy Story too many times to admit, know all the scenes...even some lines, and all the characters.  If there's one thing he's consistently asked for it's been Buzz.  He had sooo much fun at his party!  His eyes lit up when he saw the room, and he smiled in all his glory as everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to him, proudly holding Buzz and Woody.  We love you so much, Lincoln!

The best cake ever...

 Marble track

 Standing proud with Buzz and Woody :)

 My cutest nephew ever..

Opening his bow and arrow

 More gifts...

 Sooo happy...love him!