Monday, February 22, 2016

7 weeks!!

Life in General
This Mama got a girl's weekend getaway this weekend! It was so fun spending a relaxing weekend shopping, getting pedicures, swimming (which feels aaaamazing when you're pregnant), and just hanging out! Now, Tim is gone for the week snowmobiling, so hopefully we can get everywhere we need to on time this week!

Pregnancy Symptoms
Remember the awful cold from last week? Well, it's now bronchitis. My lungs feel like I just ran a marathon in -30 temps....which I've obviously never done, but I'm only assuming that's what my lungs would feel like. The coughing has really done a number on increasing the BH this week. My stomach muscles are sore from coughing, so that's led to a decrease in appetite. I just want this to go away so I can go back to feeling like a normal 3rd trimester pregnant person!!! :)

Baby Updates
Baby C is now about the size of a pineapple! Measuring 16-19", and 4.5lb approximately. It's still so crazy to me that baby is almost full length, and just a few pounds away from birth weight! Baby's eyes are open when awake and closed when sleeping. So far it seems like this baby has days and nights figured out--until I wake up in the middle of the night for a bathroom break!!

Weekly Questions
Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  33 weeks
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a pineapple
Weight gain/loss:  down 1lb this week; up 11 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep. Leggings and yoga pants all the way!
Stretch marks?  Nothing new still!
Sleep? Would be better if this cough went away!
Best moment this week? Swimming!
Symptoms: Heartburn, bronchitis, feeling sore all over
Food cravings: Not much, actually....food is blah right now.
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Gender: Going team pink this week.
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Lots of pushing and stretching
What I miss? Laughing without coughing!!!
What I'm looking forward to: Finding out if this is a boy or girl!
Milestones: Names have been solidified!!

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

8 weeks!

Life in General
We spent a nice relaxing weekend ice fishing and hanging out with friends! It was fun to get away, and Corbin got to have his first slumber party at Axel's new house! I've got a couple cake projects going on this week, which wouldn't be bad, but have been feeling super run down from a cold. I'm ready for it to be the weekend already!!

Pregnancy Symptoms
I have an awful cold, so have been feeling really exhausted and run down. My hips have also been acting up again this week, even though I just had a massage last week! With some stretching, I've been able to get some relief. I've also started noticing a little bit of swelling in my feet. I tried Epsom salt baths for a couple nights and have noticed improvement in that area--and it just feels good all over! New favorite hobby! haha.

Baby Updates
Baby C is now about the size of a head of lettuce. Weighing approximately 4-4 1/2 lb and measuring anywhere from 16-19" according to different apps. Baby is so busy stretching, rolling, and trying to move around as much as possible.

Weekly Questions
Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  32 weeks 2 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a head of lettuce
Weight gain/loss:  up 3lb this week; up 12 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep. Leggings and yoga pants all the way!
Stretch marks?  Nothing new still!
Sleep? Would be better if this cold went away!
Best moment this week? Folding baby clothes :)
Symptoms: Heartburn, minor swelling, exhausted from head cold
Food cravings: ALL the sweet things!
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Gender: I really have no idea anymore!
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? So much movement!
What I miss? Beer
What I'm looking forward to: girls weekend!!
Milestones: Hospital tour and registration this week!

Monday, February 8, 2016

Single digits!!!!!

Life in General
We had a quick little getaway to a friend's wedding in Bemidji this past weekend! It was so nice to just be husband and wife for a day instead of parenting! Uncle Jeffy came and stayed with Corbin, and I THINK it went great!! That's the report I got, anyway :) Corbin was so excited to see him on Saturday, so that was really fun to see!

Yesterday we had a blizzard! We made it home in the morning, and by afternoon, it was crazy outside!! It was a nice, relaxing afternoon for all of us! Corbin came up after a 2 hour nap and decided he wasn't done yet. We snuggled for another hour!! I just wish I could've froze time, because this never happens anymore, and I know our days are so numbered where we get to do this. I just wish he could stay little forever :(





Pregnancy Symptoms
Feeling large and in charge lately--and starting to feel really squished!! Baby is super busy rolling around and has actually jabbed me a few times and made me cry out! It also really seems like party time is bedtime these days, too. Whenever I sit or lay down to relax, that's when he/she gets going!

Baby Updates
Baby C is now about the size of a coconut. Approx 16" and 3-3 1/2lb! Crazy...and from what I've read we're headed into a growth spurt! Baby is continuing to pack on the fat!

Weekly Questions
Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  31 weeks
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a coconut
Weight gain/loss:  up 1lb this week; up 9 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep--loving the leggings.
Stretch marks?  Nothing new!
Sleep? Not terrible this week!
Best moment this week? Celebrating Rick & Lauren's wedding!
Symptoms: Heartburn--especially at night
Food cravings: ALL the sweet things!
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Gender: I really have no idea anymore!
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? So much movement!
What I miss? Summer
What I'm looking forward to: April!
Milestones: Single digit countdown!

Friday, February 5, 2016

10 weeks! Ok, less than...

Sorry, baby #2!!! Mom isn't very good at updating very often.....


Pregnancy Symptoms
I have been feeling pretty great lately!! The heartburn has come back on occasion, but tums has been keeping it under control. I had a little nervous moment of thinking baby wasn't moving as much as before.....well, of course he/she hasn't stopped moving since! :) Sorry, kiddo! Also, so thankful to have a friend who went to school for massage therapy--can't say enough about the quick little hip rub-down she gave me the other night! Those darn hips.

Baby Updates
Baby C is now about the size of a butternut squash! We met our new doctor this week! She is so great, and we are on the same page as far as our VBAC/TOLAC plan! I left feeling super reassured and so excited!! Starting every other week appointments now--time is FLYING!

Weekly Questions
Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  30 weeks 4 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a butternut squash
Weight gain/loss:  up 2lb this week; up 8 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep--loving the leggings.
Stretch marks?  Nothing new!
Sleep? Dumb.
Best moment this week? Meeting new Dr!
Symptoms: Heartburn, some hip pain again.
Food cravings: ALL the sweet things!
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Gender: A little dark haired baby girl....because she keeps showing up in all my dreams.
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? So much movement!
What I miss? Beer and wine--still. Yep. Even still. haha.
What I'm looking forward to: So many fun weekends coming up!
Milestones: Every other week appointments!