Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 38

• Baby is the size of a pumpkin...which totally feels right ;)
• Baby just keeps gaining weight and loosing his or her vernix caseosa and lanugo. 
• No weight gain for me though this last week. 
• Measuring now at 39 weeks.
• Dilated to 3 cm and 70% effaced.
• Turner came to doctor with me and was such a good boy. He held my hand while I was on the table. He also wanted to play with everything in the doctor office except for the toys I brought.
• Eating candy like it's going out of style at work...serious problem
• Craving watermelon all the time.
• Nursery is done...I mean there is some organization I want to do but it's hard not knowing gender so it's pretty bare in the closet and dresser but we have everything on the walls, furniture assembled and ready for his or her arrival
• My to do list for home is minimal and I am feeling less stressed
• My to do list at work is out of control and that has me feeling stressed.
• Been waking up at night at least twice. Last night was good though and I slept through the night, but that is rare these days.
• Baby is still moving like crazy in there
• Had some bigger contractions on Sunday and Monday evening. Nothing worth timing since they were sporadic, but definitely ones that were causing me to be in pain.
• Got my car call cleaned, installed car seat, baby swing is put together and so is the bouncer...which Turner loves to hang out in ;)
• We celebrated Tate's birthday on Sunday with mini golf, grilling out and fun with friends. 
• I am hoping I don't have to see my doctor at my 39 week appointment next Tuesday. I'm hoping that baby actually comes that day...during the day!

I find it hilarious I thought I was 'big' at 18 weeks...haha

Week 38 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 37

• Baby is the size of a wintermelon
• Baby is no considered full term (whoop whoop) and is gaining about 1/2 ounce a day
• Gained no weight this week so I'm still at a total weight gain of 19lbs which just baffles me.
• I'm measuring right at 37 weeks since the baby has no 'dropped' according to my doctor
• I'm dilated to 2 cm and 50% effaced
• My left ankle keeps swelling up and my varicose veins are not pretty...but only in my left leg. My doctor said that baby is sitting more on that side causing that. 
• Baby's heartbeat is 147
• Sleep is hit or miss. It's about every other night that I wake up during the night to either pee or just because I am uncomfortable
• The nursery is almost done...woohooo. This holiday weekend really helped in getting loads of stuff done. I can't wait until it's finished.
• Washed all the gender neutral clothes we have. Also been in full on nesting mode. Made 5 freezer meals and hope to make more before baby actually comes. I also made 2 batches of my green waffles and 2 batches of muffins to freeze.
• Turner is still being a total mama's boy. Love him so much and pray every night that this transition for him will be go smoothly. He keeps going in the nursery and telling me everything that is for the baby. It's so cute.
• For food I am still just craving fruit (Watermelon at the moment) and ice cream.
• Still trying to kick this summer cold I have. It's very unpleasant
• Looking forward to crossing more things off my list, the baby staying in there until at least 39 weeks and just enjoying some down time with my family of 3 before the craziness begins.

Week 37 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 36

• Baby is the size of a honeydew
• Lungs are the only organ that needs to full mature
• Lost 1 lb since last week so I am only up 19 lbs right now
• No new maternity items purchased and won't the rest of this pregnancy
• Best moment is Tate got his cast removed and can now do some weight bearing on his foot. His help is needed so much.
• Also had another doc appt yesterday and got to hear the strong heartbeat of 153. 
• I am 1.5 cm dilated and about 20-25% effaced she thinks
• I am now measuring at 38 weeks. Doc doesn't think I will go much passed the actual 38 week mark. I hope to make it to 39 for work and home life purposes. Need to get more stuff in order.
• Baby is still moving like crazy. 
• Nursery still isn't done. We started building the 50,000 piece Ikea dresser last night after I had my panic moment from my doctor appointment. We made great progress and I plan to finish it tonight. I'm going to buy the crib on Friday along with other items needs to finish the nursery.
•  Been sleeping like crap...but I think it's because of my cold, anxiety and this baby. Had to get up to pee a few times.
• Tuner has been a total mama's boy lately. It's very difficult to hold him when I already am carrying so much weight and feel like I'm exhausted from already having to do so much with a husband who is limited. Turner wants mommy to do EVERYTHING. I love savoring these last few days with him as my one and only...but it can get super exhausting the way he is so needy.
• Work is crazy busy right now and I feel like I am drowning. Like they say...when it rains, it pours.

Week 36 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 35

• Baby is the size of a coconut
• From now on...most baby growth will be just plumping up. Hearing is totally developed now.
• Total weight gain is 20 lbs
• All dresses and pants are maternity. I have some tanks that are just a size bigger that are still working. My maxi skirts are also just regular and not maternity.
• Best moment was Tate getting through his first surgery just fine and now on the road to recovery. Hoping he will be in a walking boot in a week and then I will be able to have some help with things.
• We did maternity/family/Turner's 2 year photos yesterday. So excited to see them. It's always hit or miss with a toddler who just wants to run around. Hoping she got some good ones.
• Movement is like crazy still. I love that this baby loves to move so much. He or She will probably be non stop just like Turner.
• Food cravings are just fruit and ice cream. I still am loving my cereal too.
• I had a doctor appointment yesterday and she checked me to just see. Dilated to 1 cm but not effaced at all. This means nothing to me and will not hold my breath for anything. I am also measuring at 36 weeks.
• The only thing I miss is beer and wine. Can't wait to have my first Summer Shandy.
• Having weird dreams about Turner falling down stairs or off our bed. I wake up trying to grab him to save him. I did this when he was first born also. It's so painful to wake up and be moving as much as I am with this big belly that was very much rested. Ouch.
• Currently Turner and Tate both have summer colds...no fun.
• Gender is still unknown...can't wait to find out :)
• Only 2 strangers commented on my belly this last week. One lady at Trader Joe's stopped me to ask me if I was due any day now...I told her 5 more weeks and she said, 'well at least there is a nice breeze today'. A 20 something guy at H&M told me you couldn't even tell I was pregnant from behind. I was at register when he came up to help me. He was behind me and then was surprised to see me very pregnant. 
• Looking forward to finishing up the nursery. Our neighbor came over to carry up the boxes for the dresser that will go in there. Each box is 70lbs+ and since Tate is currently out of commission, it's nice to have neighbors help.
• Mowing the lawn until Tate can walk again. It sucks but at least we have a small yard and self propelled mower.

 

Switched up week 15 photo so I could see belly growth more accurately....BAM...it's huge!

Week 35 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 34

OH man does this picture speak 1,000 words...look at that face, so tired! If you read yesterdays post...you know why!

• Baby is the size of a butternut squash
• Baby can recognize and react to simple songs
• Total weight gain on last Friday's appt was 19lbs. Next appt is Tuesday at 35 weeks then we will be doing weekly appts...eeekkkk
• Still no stretch marks. But I do have weird marks on belly button from my younger years piercing. I also had a mole removed on my belly during my first trimester and that scar is fugly.
• Had a bit of a scare last week. Thought I leaked fluid (or water broke) and had to go to hospital to get tested. It was negative so that was a relief. 
• Sleep is still going great with my snoogle pillow.
• I'm wearing 95% maternity clothes. I have a few tanks that are just a size up that I wear here and there...but for the most part, maternity it is.
•  Movement...this baby is a crazy mover. Way more than Turner was. Maybe it's because of all the sweets I crave and stuff my face with. Ice Cream, Dark chocolate Hershey fun size bars...seriously, I can't get enough.
• Since Tate's injury...I decided that I will not be going to the gym in the mornings. I need to spend that time getting other stuff done since my husband is currently out of commission. I wake and now clean, build something or get other items done around the house. 
• Nursery is still just sitting. I have a goal list now and hope to have it ready by 37 weeks because I feel like this baby is going to come early.
• Mowed the lawn on Sunday which wasn't so bad since it's self propelled. Our lawn was super long and I should have bagged it...but that was not happening because that requires so much more work. 
• I'm determined now that it's a boy. I don't know why....but I just do and will be so surprised if it's a girl. I also think life would be easier if it's a boy since we already have EVERYTHING for a summer baby boy. With Tate's injury...I'm thinking anything to make things easier I am OK with. 
• I had 3 people comment on Tuesday while I left work for an hour to run errands. Complete strangers told me that I must be due very soon and when I told them 6 more weeks...they felt bad for me. No need to is what I thought. One very nice lady told me I was probably having a boy since I'm carrying all out front. She had 6 boys herself (bless her heart). 
• Mom is coming up tomorrow to help out since Tate's surgery is tomorrow. So thankful for the help of family and friends. It's hard to accept because I'm a very much 'I can do it myself' type of person...but a person can only do so much.

Week 34 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 33

• Baby is the size of a durian fruit (what is that?)
• Baby could grow up to a full inch this week alone and the brain is developing like crazy.
• Total weight gain...I think around 19 lbs. I have my doc appt on Friday.
• No stretch marks...the one I thought I had on my stomach is actually not one.
• Golfed an 18 hole scramble yesterday...and boy did that tire me out. Slept so well last night.
• Celebrated our lil' man turning 2 last weekend with a birthday party. Had a jumpy house, cupcakes and build your own ice cream sundae bar. It was a hit and everyone had fun. 
• Finished Turner's swimming lessons this week. He did great and improved so much throughout the 7 weeks.
• Moved Turner to his new room so we can now start on the nursery. He is doing so well in his new room...I think he is better in there than his old one. Now just have to put the nursery together. That won't be done until July probably because we have so much going on.
• Feeling so many movements and everyone else can see and feel them also. I love it.
• Having more and more braxton hicks. I have a feeling this baby will come early but I am not holding my breath.
• Baby is so low and heavy. Still having hip pain and some lower back pain.
• Still going to gym weekly. I love that time in the morning to gear up for the day.
• Cravings is still anything carb related, ice cream and fruit. Last night I craved baby carrots which is weird but I went with it and ate a whole bunch.
• Varicose veins are in full force. I hope they go away after this pregnancy but I have a feeling they won't since my mom and Grandma both had them. They are worse on my left leg. Ankle and chin area. 
• I have been listening to my body more and resting as much as I can. I am not one to just sit and watch TV or other people do things but I know my body is telling me to do so. It's hard...but I don't want to harm the baby or myself so I am slowing down.

I can see why everyone thinks I am about to pop when you compare 23 to 33 weeks. My belly is so low and large. It's a great shelf/chair for Turner to use :) 

Week 33 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 32

• Only 8 weeks until due date (insert panic attacks...because I feel like there is so much to do).
• Baby is the size of a squash
• Baby is getting ready to emerge by being head down. At my doc appt last week the doctor did say this baby was head down, so that's good. Let's hope he/she stays that way.
• I've gained a total of 17 lbs.
• I think stretch mark I spoke of last week was in fact a scratch and not a stretch mark. 
• Just returned from a 2 day work trip to San Francisco. I was happy to make it home safely without any pregnancy related incidents. I was afraid of going into labor on plane or while in CA...but luckily nothing happened. Was there for a Women's Leadership Conference and had a great time. Didn't get to do a tourist things which bummed me out but I didn't want to stay any extra days...already missing my lil' mans 2nd birthday was enough to make me not want to go. Only turning 2 and celebrating before I left help ease my emotions with this.
• I feel huge...I can't believe I am going to be getting bigger in the next 8 weeks.
• No new purchases this week...but we have a lot to do before this baby comes. Turner's birthday party is this weekend so my family will be coming early to help with a few things and we are moving Turner to his new room this weekend. 
• I received my maternity clothes order from Motherhood maternity and love everything. It all fits and I have already worn some items. *SCORE*
• Sleeping great, wedding rings still fit and bathroom trip are only frequent during the day.
• We have a few busy weeks coming up here so I will look forward to it slowing down at the 34 week mark because I don't think anything is planned until baby comes then :)
• I am only working today and tomorrow and took Friday off to take Turner to zoo for his birthday. My sister will also be in town and coming with us.

Week 32 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 31

• Baby is the size of a pineapple
• Baby is going through major brain & nerve development
• Weight gain...I'll find out tomorrow @ my doc appointment. I'm seeing a different doctor so that is why my appt was not yesterday...my doc is on a 2 week vacation to Europe #jealous
• I think I may have found a stretch mark...but not sure. Right above my belly button (or stub since it sticks out so far) is a red mark and I am not sure if I scratched my stomach super hard or it's a stretch mark. We will see.
• I slept so well this last week. Over Memorial Day week I purposely didn't set an alarm and slept in. It felt glorious and I feel like it would've been even later than 7:30 had Tate not needed to get up for work on Memorial Day.
• Bathroom breaks during the day are still frequent...at night it's nothing. 
• Gym routine is the same...3-4 days a week
• Haven't gotten my maternity clothes yet that I ordered...hoping they will come in the next few days.
• Maternity photos are all set up for a few weeks from now. So excited to do those along with Turner's 2 year photos.
• Still only like fruit and carbs. I eat oatmeal and toast as if it's going out of style. Pineapple, watermelon and apples are my fav right now for fruit.
• Still have hip pain and I think it's going to stay until this baby is born. I constantly feel like an only lady after sitting. Bending over is now a chore.
• I'm slowing down as I feel my body is tell me to do so. I am extremely exhausted after we put Turner to bed. Since I am a morning person, I've tried now changing it up and getting all my stuff done in the morning so I can just 'relax' at night.
• No new purchases for baby or nursery this week as we are finalizing house stuff in hopes to get a lot done before Turner's birthday party in less than 2 weeks.
• Looking forward to Turner's 2nd birthday next week. Can't believe I will have a 2 year old in 6 days. 

Week 31 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 30

• First and foremost can we talk about how I am already 30 weeks which means I only have 10 weeks left (give or take a few weeks). I feel like this pregnancy has just flown by.
• Baby is now the size of ac cucumber. I always send my email weekly updates to Tate and he was disappointed on the veggie choice they choose for this week. He said they could have picked something better...haha. He can take that up with 'the bump' corporate office if it bothers him that much I told him.
• Baby's skin is smoothing out and the baby's grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger.
• Weight gain will have to wait until next week when I have my doctor appt. My doctor is actually out on vacation so I will be seeing someone different just for this week. I hope she's as nice and lovely as my doctor...but if not, only have to see her once!
• No stretch marks and rings still fit just fine. 
• This last week was a bit tricky on sleep. I woke up more frequently it seems just randomly. I am not back to normal though of sleeping through the night.
• Bathroom visits are too high during the day...I swear this baby is dancing on my bladder during the day and doesn't touch it at night because I don't even have to race and go when I wake up. 
• Still visiting the gym 3 days a week. Lifting weight and 10 minutes of cardio. Going for walks not too that the weather is nice. Mya sure loves that and Turner loves the park.
• We are making progress on the house. The office downstairs is officially ready to move Turner's stuff down there. We plan to have him sleeping in there the night of 6/6. Then it will be time to start decorating the nursery upstairs. 
• House projects are coming along great as well. The entry is making great progress. I spent last weekend and this week painting all the trim for around the doors and the closet doors. Tate and I plan to start installing that this Friday. We are having visitors this weekend so no projects during that time but if we can get it done before they arrive, I'll be happy. 
• Purchased the dresser/changing table from Ikea for the nursery. It was 15% off so I knew it was a good time to get it. Can't wait to fill it full of baby stuff :)

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• I also made a few maternity cloth purchases from Motherhood Maternity since they were having a sale on their clearance items. Bought these skinny jeans, this top, and this tunic. Carolyn had posted that she had just purchased some items from there so I headed over there to find these items. An extra 30% off the sale plus cheap shipping sucked me in. All 3 of those items for only around $35 is awesome! I just hope they all fit.
• Baby is sitting so low...it's causing some hip pain still and just feels heavy. I floors me that I still have 10 weeks to carry this baby so low...sometimes I feel he/she will just fall out. 
• Still get comments that I must be due any day now...then they are surprised when I tell them not until July. I don't even tell them the end of July since that makes it seem even more far away.
• Still don't know gender and look forward to delivering this baby and seeing for the first time if it's a girl or boy :)

Week 30 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 29

• Baby is the size of an acorn squash
• Baby's energy is surging which seems about right because we have a very active one! Always dancing/moving and keeping mom running to the bathroom because I think he/she is using my bladder as a trampoline.
• Baby also loves night time ready I do with Turner. I think he or she will love reading just like his or her brother.
• Went to go see Chiropractor last Friday because I couldn't really walk. Had really bad hip pain and lower back pain. She fixed my back and we learned that I had a giant muscle knot in my hip (who knew you could get knots there). She rubbed it a lot and it was so painful! She gave me some at home stretches and other things I could do to help with it. It feels a million times better and I am so thankful for her! She said she normally only sees this knot in runners...so it's weird that I have it when I haven't ran since my first trimester.
• I've gained 18 lbs so far
• Still getting lots of braxton hicks throughout the week.
• Purchased a few new maternity clothes since Old Navy was having a great sale on Mother's Day. I bought another pair of pants for work and a maxi dress. I also purchased a few tanks from Target that go well under sweaters for work.
• Still haven't seen stretch marks.
• I'm still measuring 1 week early per my doctor. Baby's heartbeat was 159 at my doctor appointment yesterday.
• Belly button is out in full force. I am also carrying so low and this is why I think that everyone things I'm about to 'pop'. People are so surprised when I tell them I still have 11 weeks left. I don't feel that huge but it makes me wonder what people will say in the next 11 weeks when I am only going to continue to grow.
• Craving mac and cheese, fruit and almond milk. Pretty much the same stuff I craved when pregnant with Turner.
• No new nursery or baby purchases this week but we will be making a run to Ikea soon to get some furniture for the nursery. I did paint Turner's big boy room this weekend. Once we move him to his new room, we will be able to really get things done in the nursery. 

Week 29 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 28

• Baby is the size of an eggplant
• Good to know that the lungs of our baby are now mature enough that if born right now, it has a pretty good change of surviving (with help from medical technology).
• Weight gain...I don't believe my home scale because it fluctuates so much so I'll wait until doc appt next week.
• Still no stretch marks and I only use lotion on a daily basis
• Still feeling braxton hicks periodically
• Forgot to mention last week...but passed my glucose test. I did it the fasting way because I didn't want to drink that stuff. After reading this article I asked about other options. Apparently there is a 'fasting' option and my doctor was OK with me doing that. Appt was right at 7 am so the fasting happened while sleeping :)
• Still feeling lots of movement and I love it. Tate feels it a lot now also. Turner...well he doesn't sit still long enough to feel the baby move
• Picked out a few girl clothes just in case. It was weird having pink clothes in the house. We will see if they even get used.
• I plan to make my own faux fur rug for the nursery. Bought some material/fabric from Joann's with 60% off coupon so this rug is going to be dirt cheap...I'm talking less than $40 probably which is un-heard of for a faux fur 5x7 rug.
• My mom is coming this weekend and I am so excited. We have plans to paint Turner's new room and cross other things off our list. 
• Still feeling great even though I am in my 3rd trimester. I feel very unprepared since we only have 12 weeks left...but I'm not putting too much pressure on myself as I know regardless...this baby will be safe and have a roof over his or her head.

Week 28 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 27

• Baby is the size of a rutabaga
• Baby's lungs are going through major development
• Total weight gain is 17 lbs according to home scale
• The braxton hicks have subsided. Felt them a lot at my sister's wedding reception last weekend as I was a dancing machine. Rested after I was feeling them on dance floor.
• No stretch marks and wedding rings still fit
• Still working out M-Th mornings. Do some lifting and then hit up some cardio for about 10 minutes.
• I feel like I jinxed myself int he sleep department after mentioned it last week how great it is. This past week I have been waking up at random times throughout night. I don't like it one bit.
• Busy next 9 weeks in our household. Turner started swimming lessons again last night and I had to get in water with him since Tate had to work. It def was a workout for me with this big belly and trying to hold on to him.Tate will be coming to every one after this week, thank gosh. Swimming lessons last 7 weeks and tomorrow evening Tate and I start leading the Dave Ramsey FPU class at our church. I am so excited. That runs 9 weeks.
• Still feeling lots of movement. 
• Finally realized I am carrying different this time around than with Turner. With Turner my belly was nice and rounded and started right below my boobs..this one, just my stomach sticks straight out. No nice rounding that starts at my boobs. Hence the reason my hand is where it is...if I don't wear maternity clothes, it looks weird.
• Speaking of maternity clothes, thank gosh for the nicer weather. Been getting to wear my dresses and maxi skirts. whooohoooo.
• Starting to feel like it's a girl. I am going consignment shopping this weekend and plan to pick up some girl stuff just in case.
• I can't believe I am already 27 weeks and this baby will be here before we know it. It has flown by.
• Turner still doesn't really understand whats going on...but when we ask him to kiss the baby, he'll give my tummy a kiss. He also has a lil' monkey and a big monkey he refers to as mama and the baby. It's adorable. He's talking more and more and it's absolutely a blast listening to him.

Week 27 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 26

• Baby is the size of a head of lettuce
• Baby is soaking up my antibodies, eyes are forming and lashes are growing!
• Had a doctor appointment yesterday. I have gained 15 lbs, baby had a heart rate of 160 and I am measuring a week early (27 weeks)
• Measuring a week early makes total sense because I feel much larger this time around than I did with Turner and EVERYONE and their mom wants to point it out. A few stories...
• Lady checking me in @ gym asked if I was due any day now...
• Waitress at tax season party thought I was about to pop
• Lady at church thought I was carrying multiple babies since I am not due until July but this large
• I feel like I should wear a shirt that says...'things to NOT say to a pregnant woman'. I am not surprised to hear comments from people that have never been pregnant, but when someone says something about my size that has experience pregnancy...I often think 'would you like to hear that when you were pregnant'? I understand I am growing a human and the whole point is to get larger, but we don't need to point out the obvious or even comment about how HUGE I am especially when I have 14 weeks left (some of the above comments were made a few weeks ago...so that's nice)!
• I felt my first braxton hicks last night. While doing dishes, my stomach cramped up and got SUPER tight.
• Sleep is not an issue for me at all. I fall asleep so fast, wake up refreshed without waking at all during the night. I am so grateful for this!
• Back into my morning gym routine and I love it! Can't wait for the weather to stay warm so our evenings consist of walks and park fun.
• We finished painting the foyer this past Sunday. We are not 100% on the color..but we will put some decor and see if it blends well with everything. 
• Still can't manage to eat any veggies besides cold carrots and celery. When I do eat them, it's like I am choking them down.
• Getting more difficult to bend over and do things.
• Made another baby purchase...a new diaper bag. The Coach one I have is not very roomy and definitely would not fit items for 2 kids. When you cloth diaper, you need more room for this bulky diapers. I found this one at Buy Buy Baby. Purchased it with a 20% off coupon. Brought it home to see if everything in my current diaper bag would fit...it does and there is so much more room for more so that is a keeper then! 

• We've started to get Turner's new room ready. We think we will move him down that at his 2nd birthday in early June. Nothing will change about his room, just location. Still same furniture (minus glider) and decor since when I decorated nursery I made it so it grow with him.
• Pretty excited about my sister's at home wedding reception this weekend. Excited to spend time with family and friends. 

Week 26 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 25

• Baby is the size of cauliflower.
• Baby is learning to distinguish from side up from upside down.
• Feeling FABULOUS...today is the end of tax season!!! More time with family, back to a social life and getting ready for this baby!
• Total weight gain...not sure. Don't care really either! ha
• So glad the weather is warming so I can wear maxi skirts and maternity dresses I already own. I will probably need to buy a few more pairs of work pants to add to the rotation.
• Will be able to hit up the gym more now that tax season has ended. I'll resume my early mornings since I love to get it out of the way. 
• Still no stretch marks, rings still fit and I still get a full nights sleep.
• Getting cramps in my calves...which hurt so bad! It usually happens in the middle of the night! I also am finding myself to not have to shave my legs...at all. My hair is pretty thin the way it is but I have no hair growth, which makes me happy. Same thing happened when I was pregnant with Turner.
• Painted the entry way last weekend with my Mom's assistance. She was so excited to paint...I was all for it. Just one more wall to paint and then we can start with the downstairs office which is going to become Turner's new room.
• Baby is moving around so much and I love it. Tate has now seen baby move vs just feeling it.
• Gender is still unknown until the baby is born.
• No new nursery purchases this week...but I pretty much has it all planned out and know what needs to be bought. I'm taking a trip to Ikea tomorrow to buy a few things for house and will possibly check other items off my list for nursery if I see what we need.

Week 25 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 24

• Baby is the size of a cantaloupe
• Baby's skin is becoming more opaque as the fat starts to pack on
• Feeling great especially since tax season ends in ONE WEEK :)
• Total weight gain = 12 lbs (home scale)
• Still rockin' non maternity and maternity clothes. Plan to buy a few more work pants as I only have 2 pairs of maternity for work...need more.
• No stretch marks.
• Starting to think it's a girl dancing around there...but I'll probably change my mind in a month on what I think it is...I really don't have a 'feeling' this time like I did with Turner.
• Can't wait to start home projects again. My mom will  be up this weekend to help out and so we plan to paint the entry way which I am so excited about...
• Staying active by lifting and walking at the gym. My hip has been bothering me so I will rest the legs for a bit and just stick to upper body until I feel that heal.
• Food cravings = anything sweet and carbs. Love bread, peanut butter and fruit! Ice cream is being bought and eaten in record time at our house :)
• Baby is moving like crazy these days. Tate asked the baby last night to kick while he felt it and the baby did...loved that the baby is already listening to daddy :)
• No new nursery purchases this week, but possibly found a dresser on Craigslist that I will paint for the nursery. 

Week 24 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 23

• Baby is the size of a grapefruit
• Baby's face is fully formed, except all the fat
• Had a doctors appointment yesterday...155 heart rate and measuring right on schedule
• Total weight gain = 11 lbs
• Mother nature should make up her mind on if it should be spring or winter still...I would like to break out my maternity dresses and not worry about pants and boots anymore.
• Still no stretch marks
• I do have varicose veins that are starting to show up in my legs...,not pretty.
• We won't know gender until July...and I have no clue. Going to prepare a little bit (buy a few items) if it's a girl and we have everything if it's a boy.
• We officially decided that Turner will move to the downstairs room around his 2nd birthday. We will keep in his crib though. I have heard horror stories about going to a big bed too early. Turner currently sleeps AWESOME at night, goes to bed at 7:30 without problems and sleeps soundly all night. I do not want to mess with this at all so we plan to keep him in the crib for as long as we can. He also has never tried to climb out of crib...so we find no reason to change anything.
• Bought a new baby monitor that was 50% off. We currently have the Angel Care Monitor for Turner...and love it. We got the same one except with video now. We plan to keep using Turner with him down in his room so we can hear if he needs anything.
• I also bought a fun cubby to hang on wall in new nursery. I love purchasing things here and there for the new nursery. I can't wait to put it all together.
• Still loving anything carb related. Forcing myself to each veggies to get some nutrition.
• 2 weeks left of tax season...thank gosh!

A little comparison of 23 weeks with Turner and 23 weeks with this pregnancy. I happened to wear the same dress...so I thought a fun comparison shot was in order.

At first I thought I looked the same...but after examining it closer, I realized by belly sits lower this time around and sticks straight out more vs more rounded with Turner. I feel the same though...

Week 23 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 22

• Baby is the size of a papaya.
• Baby is settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day.
• Baby is moving and kicking like crazy...and I love every second of it.
• Tate felt the baby for the first time on March 22, 2015. We were watching TV and I felt the baby move. I told him and he immediately reached over to feel. I moved his hand to where the movement was and he felt it. I wasn't sure if he would be able to feel it yet but he did and he loved it so much.
• Been going to the gym more now. I decided I need to make time for my workouts because my body is tell me to. Work can get overwhelming and that time away is very nice. Last week I was on the treadmill and the lady next to me told me I was SO ADORABLE...it pretty much made my day :)
• Not sure on weight gain...doctor appt is next week. We finally got a new battery for the scale so maybe I'll have a better idea going forward.
• As you can see...my belly button popped...it actually did awhile ago but now is just way more noticeable.
• Wedding ring still fits, no stretch marks that I can see and we have had no labor signs...thank gosh.
• I have been researching double strollers...and suggestions welcome. Looking at the sit and stand kind because then Turner will have options as he grows.
• Got the Solly Baby Wrap and I can't wait to use it. They were having a sale so I knew it was my time to get it. We don't have too many items on the list of items to purchase but this was definitely one of them as I know I may be doing a lot more baby wearing this time around since I'll have a toddler to chase.
• We have a girl name for sure picked out. I have a boy name...but Tate is unsure. It is the same name we were deciding between for Turner or this one...and now Tate doesn't know if he likes it. It's the only name I like that I have seen or heard so far so I hope he eventually likes it again...considering he thought of it many years ago!
• Nothing sounds good unless it's carbs or sweets. Veggies and protein sounds gross...but I have been forcing myself to eat some.
• Tax season ends in 21 days :)

Week 22 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 21

• Baby is the size of a pomegranate
• If baby is a girl, her womb is now stocked up with her lifetime supply of six million eggs (that number will drop to around one million by birth)...so crazy.
• I have finally hit 'exhaustion'. I have had the worst head cold this last week and felt like my body is telling me to rest. Work, daycare, family has all been crazy this week. Turner has also been sick, our daycare lady was sick...it was just never ending along with the first tax deadline on Monday. I decided to slow down because I will not put my health or this baby at risk for anything.
• I am unsure how much I have gained but I amt thinking probably around 12 lbs.
• I get so busy at work and home that I sometimes forget to eat which results in me getting light headed and needing food super bad. I know this is bad and I am trying to be conscious that I really need to eat.
• I can still feel baby move throughout the day. If I don't feel he/she move, I get very worried. Tate has yet to feel it.
• I did cave and buy some more maternity clothes. Gap was having 40% off everything sale so I went and found a dress, jeans and pants for work for just $37. Love Gap...Love sales...Love saving money :)
• Counting down the days until tax season is over so I can enjoy time with my family.
• We bought an ottoman from Target for the nursery that was on clearance. That's one thing I wish I would have had for Turner's nursery when feeding him so I could put my feet up and now we have one so I am super excited.
• Pre-registered with the hospital...crazy to think my doctor already asked me to do that.
• Still not stretch marks which is nice. I lather up with my Renew lotion every evening after shower so I am hoping that prevents them from appearing.

Week 21 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 20

(face gets covered after a 14 hour day)

• Baby is the size of banana (nana as Turner calls it).
• Halfway there...wow, just wow.
• Baby is practicing swallowing and digesting by gulping down ounces of amniotic fluid.
• We had our ultrasound yesterday and loved seeing our lil' miracle.
• Baby has 10 fingers and 10 toes...we got to see all the organs, his or her very nice long spine, and even his or her nose and lips.
• We looked away when the ultrasound tech looked at the bladder and groin area so that we would not accidentally see the gender. I don't think I would have known either way...but just to be safe we looked away.
• I have no idea if the ultrasound tech knows or saw the gender and I didn't want to ask. I am going to pretend she doesn't and that only God really knows.
• Baby was super active and moving so much. It was adorable. Arms moving around....kick legs, twisting and turning. The tech was finding it difficult to get some pictures because the baby was moving so much. 
• My doctor told me that the baby is already in the 83%ile for growth and so we will be monitoring that closely (I have no idea what that really means so I'll have to ask about it at my next appt).
• The baby measures at 21 weeks 1 day...but I don't think they plan on changing my due date.
• I've officially retired the belly band and non maternity clothes. It's just too uncomfortable. Thank gosh the weather is warming up because most of my maternity clothes are NOT winter friendly.
• Still no stretch marks and wedding rings still fit. I anticipate they will fit the entire pregnancy because they did with Turner and everything seems to be the exact same for this pregnancy.
• Getting only about 6-6.5 hours of sleep because of tax season. Deadline #1 is on Monday so I am hoping I can scale back a little bit with work so that my body has time to rest. Working 75 hour weeks is not ideal for a pregnant woman (or anyone for that matter).
• Started hitting up the gym again which my body thanks me for. I do 10 minutes of warm up cardio (elliptical, stair master or cycling) and then do some lifting of weights. 

Week 20 bump date with Turner

Bump Day Baby #2 - Week 19

• Baby is the size of a mango
• I have gained a total of 9 lbs which seems to be right on track with my first pregnancy.
• Had a doctors appointment yesterday, got to hear the heart beat again...159 beautiful beats per minute :)
• Measuring right on point
• Still haven't purchased any new maternity clothes. Being stubborn about this not because I don't want to but because I am so frugal. I hate how they increase the price of something because it says 'maternity'. Pants are difficult to fit in if they are non maternity so I may have to splurge with that but I will definitely try to find a deal and they will more likely be on sale if I purchase them.
• Sleep is still going good. I don't ever wake during the night. They key is just getting enough sleep from working, not because I am pregnant.
• Still not liking veggies at all so I have been making myself a smoothie and packing it full of spinach to get the nutrients. Try to eat healthy but it's so difficult when none of sounds appetizing.
• Feeling the baby move more and more now. I love it. Tate has yet to feel it but I think that will be soon he will be able to.
• Looking forward to our ultrasound next week. Can't wait to see our baby and know everything is going good growth wise. Praying that he or she is healthy. 
• Gender will not be known until this baby is born.
• I haven't worked out much since returning from Jamaica due to the fact that work is taking so much of my time. I plan to get back to the gym on tomorrow as this body is craving a workout.

Week 19 bump date with Turner