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!!

Viability Week!

Yay for making it to viability week! Hopefully baby has a few more months of growing left to do, but at least we know he/she would stand a decent chance of survival if born early!

I also plan on having a lot of pictures next week, since we're coming up on Christmas, so I'll just save it all until then!

Pregnancy Symptoms

I've been feeling pretty good this week! It seems to come in every other week spurts. I've been a little tired, but that could be due to some insomnia at night and also a little boy who had a nasty cough over the weekend.

If I wait too long to eat I get heartburn, and eventually start getting the shakes and sweating...it's just not a good thing, so I make sure I always have a snack on hand. It makes me nervous for my GD test on Monday, but I had the same issues when pregnant with Corbin and didn't have to deal with GD!

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of an ear of corn! Lots of development going on in the lungs this week as well as the ears! Baby can hear Jersey barking, Corbin not using his inside voice, and us talking! Baby is starting to pack on the pounds, weighing in at around 1.5 lb already!

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  24 weeks, 1 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of an ear of corn
Weight gain/loss:  up 1lb this week; up 4 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks?  Nothing new
Sleep? Seem to be waking up around 5-6 am for an unknown reason

Best moment this week? Gingerbread house
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: Sweet things
Food aversions: Nothing here either
Gender: Still unsure...
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Yes! Pretty steady! The best.
What I miss? Beer and wine
What I'm looking forward to: Christmas!
Milestones: Viability week!!!

17 weeks to go!

Life in General

I don't even have any pictures this week because I'm literally too lazy to take them off of my phone and put them on my computer. That's the kind of week I'm having!

We had our usual skating, a supper night with friends, and a relaxing weekend. Mom and Dad came down to visit because Dad played hockey in town. Corbin had so much fun with Grandma and we baked cookies! He also really liked watching Grandpa play hockey!

Pregnancy Symptoms

I've just been exhausted this week. Is it a growth spurt?! I don't know, but it sure feels like it. I'm hungry and tired!! My hip seems to be feeling better after bringing me to tears on Friday night. Hopefully we don't have any more awful pains like last week.

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of a papaya! Baby can feel me moving! Sorry for not being so active this week, kiddo! Mama is worn out!

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  23 weeks, 3 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a papaya
Weight gain/loss:  up 1lb this week; up 3 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks?  Nothing new
Sleep? Seem to be waking up around 6 am for an unknown reason

Best moment this week? Being able to walk without wanting to cry!
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: Sweet things
Food aversions: Nothing here either
Gender: Still unsure...
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Yes! Pretty steady! The best.
What I miss? Having energy and focus
What I'm looking forward to: Christmas!
Milestones: I really feel like every week is a milestone!

18 to go!

Life in General

It seems like life is really speedy by these days. We had another short work week last week, and then Tim and I headed to Fargo for the beet convention and an overnight stay! It was fun to catch up with friends, do some shopping, and just have some time to relax!

We also had a retirement party for my mother in law last weekend. Of course we couldn't get by without going to see Santa, too! Or at least try.....Corbin wouldn't get close to him at all, and just wanted to enjoy his cookie instead. So, at least we have pictures to prove we tried :)

We got a train to go around the Christmas tree this year, and it has definitely been a hit!! It's so fun watching how excited Corbin gets when it's on! I think I'm pretty much done Christmas shopping, and now pretty much done wrapping! Can't wait to finish out our busy December and then celebrate Christmas!

Pregnancy Symptoms

I've been hit hard with the hip pain. We've at least narrowed it down to a muscle that's giving me trouble. I've done a lot of research on this, finding that this is very common, and finding relief after my massage on Monday. I'm also feeling like this belly has really popped out lately!

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of a spaghetti squash (11" and 1lb). Baby is SO busy moving all the time, I'm wondering if he/she is ever going to sleep after birth!! haha. Best feeling ever :)

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  22 weeks, 3 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a spaghetti squash
Weight gain/loss:  nothing this week; up 2 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks?  Nothing new
Sleep? Hip pain is starting to interfere

Best moment this week? Every time baby wiggles around
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: Nothing in particular
Food aversions: Nothing here either
Gender: Still unsure...
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Yes! Pretty steady! The best.
What I miss? Being able to walk without pain!
What I'm looking forward to: So many things going on between now and Christmas!
Milestones: All my Christmas shopping done early!

A few of Corbin's favorite things

Since there's been so much baby talk, it's time for a Corbin post! I did these questions on his 1st birthday, and he's already changed so much!! Updated answers in RED

Nicknames: Corbie, Corbie D, Monk

Clothes size: 2T, Starting 3T

Shoe size: 7, Starting 8

Diaper size: 5, Starting 6!

Birthday Party Theme: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Loves to Play: Tractors, Chasing Jersey around, turning off lights and saying "Corbie? Where'dya go? Oh no!" and hanging out under a blanket.

Likes to help with: Laundry, Unloading the Dishwasher, Vacuuming, Still obsessed with the "diwahwah", Picking out which diaper to put on

Always talks about: Tractors and Jersey, "Meemo" (Finding Nemo), skating, blaming someone else (Harper did it!)

Favorite Toy: All of the tractors, Jersey's sheep, his nativity set!

Favorite Food: Hot dogs and Mac and Cheese, Mane-o Thoop! (or any kind of "thoop")

Favorite Animal: Jersey

Favorite Book: Moo, Baa, LaLaLa, Not the Hippopotamus, The Goodnight Book, Just Me and My Babysitter, Just Me and My Puppy, any Mickey books, and books that make noise.

Favorite TV show/Movie: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, MEEMO! (Finding Nemo), and Disney sing along songs

Best Friend: Harper Hann and Elsie Mathews, I think we can officially add Axel to this list!

Favorite snack: Apples or Olives, "Own-aes" (oranges), and cheetos

Favorite things to do: Play outside, FaceTime, "Driving" anything, Seeing the pickup, Go on the pontoon, Play Elmo on the iPad, Pretend cooking/grilling, Getting the "meal" (mail), Riding in the combine/tractor, Going down the slide, Going to Kim's, Talking on the phone--particularly to his Grandparents! Skating! Especially because Harper goes...("Harper skating!" every Monday night), Playing in the "(s)now"