3rd trimester!

Life in General

HELLLOOOOOOOO 3rd trimester!!!! The third trimester kicked off great. A day off, a massage, and relaxing and watching movies all afternoon. Doesn't get much better than that!! It was a super cold weekend, so Corbin and I just hung out and worked on the nursery. More pictures to come of that in the next couple updates! 

The transition to big boy room has been absolutely perfect. Corbin loves being down in his room and is sleeping great!

Pregnancy Symptoms

I'm really starting to become aware of this belly. Not like I didn't know it was there before, but now it's starting to get in the way of things! Until very recently, I could maneuver myself enough to trick my brain into thinking I was sleeping on my stomach. Now, baby has a fit if I try that. Movements have become definitely stronger and bedtime has turned into party time! Mom's ready for bed, and baby is not! I had some awful Braxton Hicks contractions on Tuesday night...like to the point of feeling like they were going to kick me in to real labor. It was nerve-wracking to say the least, but with about 4 huge glasses of water and putting my feet up, they eventually went away. Guess it's time to start slowing down! Sleeping has also been less than enjoyable...

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of an eggplant! I feel like all of these veggies are starting to sound alike. Baby's lungs are working on developing and baby is putting on some fat!

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  28 weeks 3 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of an eggplant
Weight gain/loss:  up 2lb this week; up 6 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep--loving the leggings.
Stretch marks?  Nothing new!
Sleep? Dumb.

Best moment this week? Nursery progress!!
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: ALL the sweet things!
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Gender: The latest polls show girl
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? So much movement!
What I miss? Beer and wine--still.
What I'm looking forward to: My next Dr appt on the 29th!
Milestones: Third trimester!!!!!!!

13 Weeks to go, and a big boy at home!

Life in General

We had a pretty busy week at our house! We started the transition of moving Corbin to his "big boy" room in the basement! It was already painted the color we wanted, so it was just a matter of moving his stuff and waiting for a few things to arrive to hang on the walls. We were going to wait until Monday night (last night) to try out the room once we were 100% settled down there, but he had other plans! He was so excited to sleep there that he put himself to bed about a half hour earlier than normal on Sunday night! Of course, Mom didn't sleep well at ALL because I was so worried about him...but he did so great, as usual! When we got home yesterday after work/daycare, he couldn't wait to go downstairs! I love that he made this transition so easy for us!! We had skating pictures last night, and Corbin did so great with those, too! I know I'm biased and I know life isn't peachy with a toddler all the time, but he's such a great little guy...I can't believe he's ours! :)

Pregnancy Symptoms

I've been feeling great again this week! I've been told I'm starting to waddle....so that's cute. haha. I feel like my belly has been popping out more every day, too. I'm starting to notice the belly getting in the way of things more, and have also been pretty tired in the evenings. Sleeping has it's good nights and not so good nights still. I also have to add that I am nesting--super hardcore right now since Corbin moved downstairs. You'd think the 'nursery' had been sitting empty for months, not days, the way I'm feeling!! First official Target trip for baby-related purchases tonight, though! That should help!!

27w 1 d

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of a cucumber! About 14-15" long and just over 2lb. Baby's brain is really busy these days and his/her lungs are continuing to develop! I have definitely noticed sleep patterns, and so far baby enjoys sleeping in the afternoon and having a party around 5 am. We've got our girl name figured out, but still haven't decided on a boy name!

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  27 weeks, 1 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a cucumber
Weight gain/loss:  up 0lb this week; up 4 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep--loving the leggings.
Stretch marks?  Nothing new!
Sleep? Well, moving Corbin really screwed that up...

Best moment this week? Seeing Corbin so excited about his new room!
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: ALL the sweet things!
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Gender: Keep having dreams of baby being a girl....so probably boy!
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? So much movement!
What I miss? Beer and wine
What I'm looking forward to: My next Dr appt on the 29th!
Milestones: Last week of 2nd trimester!

Loving Two

I read this today, and it sums up exactly what's been going through my mind. Bring on the tissues!!!

Loving Two

I walk along holding your 2-year-old hand, basking in the glow of our magical relationship. Suddenly I feel a kick from within, as if to remind me that our time alone is limited. And I wonder: how could I ever love another child as I love you?

Then he is born, and I watch you. I watch the pain you feel at
having to share me as you've never shared me before.

I hear you telling me in your own way, "Please love only me." And I hear myself telling you in mine, "I can't", knowing, in fact, that I never can again.

You cry. I cry with you. I almost see our new baby as an intruder on the precious relationship we once shared. A relationship we can never quite have again.

But then, barely noticing, I find myself attached to that new being, and feeling almost guilty. I'm afraid to let you see me enjoying him ~ as though I am betraying you.

But then I notice your resentment change, first to curiosity,
then to protectiveness, finally to genuine affection.

But something else is replacing those wonderful times we shared,
just we two. There are new times ~ only now, we are three.
I watch the love between you grow, the way you look at each other, touch each other.

I watch how he adores you ~ as I have for so long. I see how excited you are by each of his new accomplishments. And I begin to realize that I haven't taken something from you, I've given something to you. I notice that I am no longer afraid to share my love openly with both of you.

I find that my love for each of you is as different as you are, but equally strong. And my question is finally answered, to my amazement.
Yes, I can love another child as much as I love you ~ only differently.

And although I realize that you may have to share my time, I now know you'll never share my love. There's enough of that for both of you ~
you each have your own supply.

I love you ~ both. And I thank you both for blessing my life!

14 weeks to go!!!

Ok, I had big plans for lots of pictures from Christmas, but there are just too many!!! We had a blast with family and enjoyed some nice time off from work. Corbin was super spoiled, of course, and it was the best watching him get excited about opening his gifts!

Pregnancy Symptoms

I've been feeling pretty great this week! I had my GD test last Monday (forgot to update last week...) and passed with flying colors! I also had my rhogam shot, an amazing massage and got scheduled with my new Dr! I will be starting with my new OB in GF on January 29th and we'll be discussing the potential for VBAC! I am so excited to be delivering in a different hospital, and looking very forward to a totally different experience than last time. I love my Dr here, but he was about the only positive thing during my experience with Corbin's birth.

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of an eggplant! On average, 2lbs, and almost 14" long! Baby is starting to open his/her eyes this week! I also think this baby is a ninja. I LOVE all of the little movements that I missed out on with Corbin because of an anterior placenta. I can't believe we're closing in on the end of the 2nd tri soon!

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  26 weeks, 1 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of an egg plant
Weight gain/loss:  up 1lb this week; up 4 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep--loving the leggings.
Stretch marks?  Nothing new
Sleep? FINALLY had an awesome night of sleep last night!

Best moment this week? Our extended Christmas!
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: Sweet things
Food aversions: Nothing here either
Gender: We have a girl name 100% set, so I'm preparing for baby to be a boy...
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? So much movement!
What I miss? Beer and wine
What I'm looking forward to: My next Dr appt on the 29th!
Milestones: Passing GD test!!