That's Life: July 2012

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

17 Weeks with Baby No.3

As of July 30, 2012, I am 17 weeks along with pregnancy # 3.

small dark bathroom, dirty mirror, weird face. keepin' it real.

My morning sickness is 80% gone. There are a few times that I feel not so great but in general I'm feeling so much better. With Sean and Kayla I was further along when I started feeling better so I am very grateful!
   Still haven't switched to maternity clothes just yet. They seem a little big and baggy. Some more belly growth and I'll jump right in them.
   I can't say for sure that I've felt baby move. Maybe it's because I'm constantly moving and can't sit still long enough to concentrate on feeling him/her move. I thought with Kayla that I had felt something by now, but maybe not, and each pregnancy is different.
   I am sleeping much better now too. I used to wake anywhere from 2 to 5am and have to go to the bathroom then would have trouble falling back asleep. I've surprised myself several times by sleeping the whole night through.
   Our next OB appointment is tomorrow, August 1st. I believe this will be another heart beat check and possibly a pelvic exam. Theeen the next appointment after that will be the gender determination appointment.

I must say I think it is a boy.

I can't say that this pregnancy is flying by. Right now it seems slow, but I'm sure by the time I'm in the 20's I'll be like "wow, where'd the time go?!" If I deliver baby #3 like Sean and Kayla at 32 weeks I'm already past the half way point! So maybe this pregnancy is flying by!

Hope you have a great week!

But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” John 1:12-13

Monday, July 23, 2012

15 weeks with Baby No.3

I was waiting to post this till I took a standard baby bump picture, but I never did and now i'm 16 weeks...this picture was taken on July 14th, my birthday! It was also my nephews 1st birthday.

As of Monday, July 16, 2012 I am 15 weeks pregnant.

Size of Baby: according to my BabyBump app. baby is the size of a naval orange (4.0 in) and weighs 2.5 oz.
What I'm missing: stuffing my face with food. I have to pace myself or I'll eat too much and be sick. It helps if I do something while eating like feed Kayla or play on computer like I am now as I eat pizza. =) I also miss sweet things like pancakes, cookies, ice cream, etc. Those make my stomach so upset, I try to avoid them. I miss superdeduper hot baths or hot tubs. I love me some hot baths! I guess I wouldn't enjoy a hot tub this time of year but I feel like it's been forever since I've been in one.
Movements: haven't felt any baby movement yet.
Energy Level: Still pretty low but getting better. I haven't ventured out of the house much. I like having food and the couch nearby! If Thomas is with us it's easier. The evenings are harder so I try to get as much done during the day as possible. When Thomas comes home it's a huge relief! I hope the 2nd trimester energy kicks in and we can go to the splash pad, the zoo, Target! etc.
Maternity Clothes: I haven't wore any quite yet, but I'm sure it's just around the corner! I'm at home most days so stretchy cotton yoga pants are what I mostly wear. When I do step into the closet to find clothes to wear out I complain that I have nothing to wear, ha! Mostly for my bottom half though. Jeans are too hot and I need more dresses or skirts.
Dr. Appointments: My last appointment was on June 27 (Miss Kayla's Birthday) I got to hear the heart beat for the first time. I think it was 167....maybe, something in the 160's. I cherish those times when I get confirmation that there is indeed a little person growing inside me. I tend to get distracted by all my nausea and throw pity parties for myself and almost forget why I'm feeling ill! Because a wonderful little baby! Next appointment will probably be another heartbeat check. Then I believe the one after that will be the gender determination.

Sean juicing up at my nephew's first birthday party

Sean floating in his "boat"

Miss Kayla Joy enjoying her favorite, strawberries!

Monday, July 16, 2012

Family of 5

Our little family is growing and expanding. I'm growing a baby in my belly and my waistline is expanding!!

Say what? You're having another baby that we'll have to share with?

S- Congrats mom, here's a sticker!
K - I'm still in shock.

S - Dad, did you approve of this?
K - Eh, I guess being middle sister will be fun.

Still letting in sink in, lol.

We are so very excited to add another sweet baby. My official due date is Jan 7, but we fully expect another preterm labor. So maybe by the end of October or early November our bundle will arrive!
( both Sean and Kayla were born at 32weeks gestation, with a month stay in the NICU)
So far this pregnancy has been very similar to the others. I have some pretty good morning sickness all day. I try to avoid sweets because that upsets my stomach more. Sometimes even the sweetness of fruit is too much. Greasy foods are my friend.
I'm not sure how much weight I've gained. My belly is showing some. And I'm pretty tired.
I am moving around more than I want to, ha! I suppose because I have no other option with two little ones running around. But in all honesty I have still been a bump on a log. Thomas is doing 90% of the work around here. I'm so grateful he is willing to help out because all I want to do is not move!
Well just wanted to share our wonderful news! I hope to pop back by and share my journey with baby No 3!
Peace

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Week recap 7.6

Pics taken with Instagram app for iPhone.

Popsicle on the porch.

Pushing things down the slide.

Outside fun in the heat.

Nom nom.

Dog water.

I looked away for less than 30sec and he climbed in his water table! Fully clothed. Silly boy.

Late night watching Netflix toons waiting for dad to come home.

Pooped. He feel asleep mid-morning in the playroom!

The good stuff.

Sleeping sweetie. She loves her morning nap and will sleep for 2+ hrs if I let her. But I usually try to keep it to one hour so she'll sleep in the afternoon.