32 Weeks (a week late)

Another post...a week late!  It was just too nice to sit inside and blog :)  Last week (at 32 weeks), I had another checkup with our doctor.  All looked well.  Baby was excited this week with his HR in the upper 140's to 150's.  I measured right at 32 weeks and gained back a pound that I had previously lost the couple weeks before.  Getting ready to pack on all that water weight in the next few hot weeks :)  At this appointment, we started talking about pain management during labor and other details that really made reality set in...it's coming quickly!  This week we also picked up some things for the nursery...it's slowly coming along.  Can't wait to post some preview pictures in the next few weeks!  Thankfully my mom offered to sew the crib sheets for me and my sister was willing to sew the window treatments for me...I'm lucky I have such a crafty family!

This week, baby is the size of a large jicama...

Baby bump this week:

 

How far along: 32 weeks

Total weight gain: 12 pounds

Maternity clothes? When I'm not wearing athletic shorts or yoga capris...everything else is maternity these days

Stretch marks? One little one as of now that I had with Lincoln too by my old belly button piercing...darn thing!

Sleep: Sleeping well most nights, I get a little warmer and tossing and turning more

Cravings: Still could eat watermelon all day!

Pregnancy symptoms this week: Getting fatigued quicker when making several trips up and down the stairs everyday

Belly button: Mostly out now

General mood: Very excited and anxious! 

Embarrassing cry of the week: Just the usual TV shows

Excited for: Holding this sweet babe in my arms and finally seeing what he will look like



Summer Fun

Although the weather hasn't felt like summer until yesterday, and it's rained more days than not...Lincoln and I have been taking in all the summer activities we can (while it's still just the two of us during the day)!  From Wilderness Camp at Oak Grove, the summer reading program, Story Hour at the library, Kids Day at the bank, weekends with cousin Braxxton, to lazy days at home finally enjoying some sunshine and pool...Lincoln has loved it all!  I'm so grateful to get to spend one more "full" summer at home with Lincoln and enjoy all the little "extras" we get to do together. 

Wilderness Camp:

Wilderness Camp with his buddy Cade at Oak Grove...Lincoln LOVED it!  We got to learn about animals, go on a nature hike, share a snack, and even touch some real creatures.  His favorite was the turtle and wasn't so sure about the snake- it was so "cold" :)  And no, we did not see any bears as Lincoln was convinced there would be some...or even a badger for that matter.

 

Summer Reading/Story Hour:

This year's theme "Dig into Reading" is all about the outdoors.  For his age, we are part of the family program where we introduce Lincoln to the library, get him involved in programs at the library, and do some reading and other fun crafts at home.  We have read books about dinosaurs, ants, gardening, and much more!  This week we attended Story Hour for the first time.  It's an hour long full of playing, reading, singing, and even a short craft at the end.  This week we planted a bean seed that Lincoln got to take home.  As we were leaving, Lincoln told me "mom that was fun, next time I go by myself."  We'll see about that... :)

 

Weekends with family & cousin Braxxton:

We are lucky to get to spend lots of time with our family during the summer, especially when cousin Braxxton comes to visit.  We were hoping to enjoy Sioux Center's Summer Celebration...but instead it rained all weekend so we made our own fun inside!  Lincoln was especially excited for Aunt Amber and Cousin Braxxton to come play at his new house for a night.  He was sad to see them go but look forward to many more play dates ahead!

 

Summer days at home:

Yesterday we finally got to enjoy a hot, sunny day.  We filled up our little pool and spent 3 1/2+ hours out there until we finally had to drag him inside at 7pm to eat.  Of course he insisted he wasn't hungry or tired...as he ate a plate full of food and zonked out on the couch while watching basketball.  I'm hoping we get many more of these fun days at home this summer!  I also experienced my first true hot day outside being 32 weeks pregnant.  It didn't help I was sitting in the sun...but I definitely felt all 86 of those hot degrees :)



 

Handsome at Three

Here's a peak at some of my favorite 3-year pictures of Lincoln.  He did such a good job and posed like a professional :)  You'd think he actually likes taking pictures...  Maybe it had something to do with the pep talk, treat bribe, or the fact that our photographer is amazing as usual (thanks Hayley!).  Either way they turned out great- we'll have a hard time deciding!



 

31 Weeks

We are officially at a single digit countdown to baby!  This makes me very excited but at the same time...that little of time left means even that much less time until boards (eek!).  Although we are equally excited for baby #2, it's much different this time around.  By now with Lincoln the whole nursery was nearly finished and almost everything purchased and/or registered for.  This time around, the nursery has paint, a crib, and some random bags of baby stuff.  I still need to sew the curtains, sheets, paint the dresser, and find some more décor!  Whoofta that looks like a long list...  Could be a busy couple months :)

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

Baby bump this week (still carrying very high):

 

How far along: 31 weeks

Total weight gain: Will know next week on doctor's scale

Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes when I "dress up" or wear something other than my sweats, leggings, and t-shirts (which are summer essentials around the house)

Stretch marks? No but fear they are coming!

Sleep: Sleeping pretty well, starting to feel a little uneasy if I stay flat on my back (which I also experienced badly with Lincoln)

Cravings: Watermelon...I could eat nearly a half in a sitting

Pregnancy symptoms this week: Shortness of breath (or maybe I'm just that out of shape)

What I miss: Painting my toenails comfortably- maybe that's a sign I should use my gift certificate for a pedicure :)

Belly button: In

General mood: Excited, anxious, starting to wonder more and more what life with 2 will be like

Embarrassing cry of the week: Nothing notable

Excited for: A finished nursery and knowing what this sweet babe's name will be