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!!

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!

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!

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!

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!