Baby #2 Bumpdate: 29 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of an butternut squash, measuring over 15" long and weighs two and a half pounds. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature and her head is growing bigger to accommodate the developing brain.

What's been going on with mom? Stress city.....mostly to do with work. But that has put me on an emotional high as well. I cried all the way home on Tuesday and that night we started our RCIA classes and I cried a ton more during the class just because of the content. We had our 28 week ultrasound and the tech (who was not the normal girl) was horrible and wouldn't let me watch on the screen. She also didn't get any good photos of baby girl. Which made me really sad.

Symptoms: Heartburn, per usual. Dry and itchy skin.....especially my nipples! UGH! The limbs fall asleep quite easily while I am dozing so it sucks to wake up with a dead arm. Also my sciatica pain was acting up.....which meant more tears! 

Yummy/Icky: Nothing sounds appetizing. I wanted root beer again and chocolate. That's pretty much it.

Clothing: Mostly maternity. Not trying to be a hero and squeezing into uncomfortable clothes anymore. If it fits, it fits.

Movement: She loves to kick down low still....it's where I feel her a majority of the time. She loves being low. We did manage to see that her head and feet were pressed right up against my cervix....thanks for making that most comfy.

Belly Button In/Out: Shallow!

Wedding Rings On/Off: Off....I don't think they are going to go on.

Best Moment this Week: Spending QT with my family.

Looking forward to: Seeing a better photo of baby girl....I was so disappointed!

Here's week 29 with Emma!

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 28 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of an eggplant, measuring 14.8" long and weighs two and a quarter pounds. She can blink her eyes and she has eyelashes! Her eyesight is developing and she may be able to see light that filters in through my womb.

What's been going on with mom? Stress city. Work has been utter hell as I am covering two stores now, and oh the driving and people not coming for appointments. Seriously trying to breath and think positive thoughts and not stress too much for baby girl......but its proving to be impossible. The hubby took Emma out for dinner and told me to take a bath and relax. It was nice to do and helped me sleep a little better.

Symptoms: Heartburn (I'm afraid that this one is here for the long haul.) Restless sleep, but getting better, and extremely emotional. Shortness of breath seems to be a something that is here to stay too.

Yummy/Icky: Ice cream is still running rampid and I had a strange craving for a cup o noodles the other day. It just sounded amazing. Of course I indulged.....regardless of the sodium intake. I just wanted it.

Clothing: Pretty much entirely maternity. Same 4 shirts and 2 pants on rotation.

Movement: She loves to wiggle at night the most. It's just comforting to feel her wiggle around

Belly Button In/Out: In, but almost flat.

Wedding Rings On/Off: Off, but the weather is cooling down so hoping I can put them back on.

Best Moment this Week: The hubby and I bought a liquid amber tree and planted it in our front yard. It's Emma's tree but will also help to shade both girls room next summer. It's funny the things you get excited over. #adulting!

Looking forward to: Our 28 week ultrasound, confirming the gender and being able to release her name to the world!

28 Weeks with Emma

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 27 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a head of cauliflower, measuring 14.5" long and weighs almost two pounds. She is sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and sucking on her fingers. Everything looked good with her at my doctor's appointment and her heart rate was 142.

What's been going on with mom? Not much happening in this area. Trying to get in as much Emma and mommy time as I can get, but shes a busy toddler and doesn't want to snuggle with momma when momma is tired. But we snuggle before bed. I did my glucose screening on Friday and since I have yet to hear back from the dr office I am hoping that is good news. Since I didn't react the same way this time, super sugar headache and just icky feeling I'm hoping that's a good sign. I got the orange flavor drink AGAIN! It's just so yuck!

Symptoms: Heartburn and indigestion.  Restless sleep. The charlie horses have made a comeback (step up the water intake!), and extremely emotional. My feelings get hurt relatively easy these days. Also braxton hicks are totally noticeable this time round and painful!

Yummy/Icky: Cold water.....and chocolate. Needing to switch up my routine.....I am bored of everything.

Clothing: Mostly maternity. Same preggo pants over and over. Need to get some new items in preparation for fall.

Movement: Same. Mostly when I am lying on my side and relaxing....although sometimes she kicks and punches while I'm sitting at my desk at work.

Belly Button In/Out: In and seriously shallow when I lie down.

Wedding Rings On/Off: Off

Best Moment this Week: That would be treating Emma and myself to Dots cupcakes in Pasadena! I looked forward to it all morning! LOL

Looking forward to: Our 28 week ultrasound. Anytime we get to see her is a great thing! Also announcing her name to the world!

Interested: Emma 27 Weeks

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 26 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a head of lettuce, measuring 14" long and weighs one and two thirds of a pound. She continues to put on fat, which we saw in her 3D ultrasound, and she is inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid. These movements are essential for the development of the lungs and are also good practice for when she is born and takes that first gulp of air.

What's been going on with mom? Not much new around the mom areas.....work, home, mom, sleep.....repeat. I just can't wait to be able to catch up on some sleep........in 20 years. I have been trying to get back on my laps and walking.....trying to average more steps per day to keep the weight down.

Symptoms: Heartburn and appendages falling asleep.....that really sucks when that happens. Also, I thought that this was just residual from the cold that I had back in July but I constantly feel like I need to blow my nose. Always. So annoying.

Yummy/Icky: Same as this week last time.....sweets and fruit! Anything else just doesn't sound good. Trying to be better about snacking and falling into the cravings.

Clothing: Same clothes on a rotation.

Movement: She's moving up. Especially when I am lying down, but she still loves to be shy. The other morning Darin asked if she was moving and I told him no. As soon as he put his hand on my belly she kicked him. Lol. He said "yes she is!" Well she hadn't been up to that point.

Belly Button In/Out: In, seriously shallow when I lie down however. The belly no longer lies flat. Lol

Wedding Rings On/Off: Still off.....praying to get them back on soon.

Best Moment this Week: We bought Emma's big girl bedding....its going to be SO CUTE!

Looking forward to: A break.....rest.

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 25 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of an ear of rutabaga, measuring 13.5" long and weighs one and a half pound. She is beginning to gain some baby fat, as this happens her wrinkled skin will smooth out and start to look more like a newborn. Her hair now has a discernible color and texture.

What's been going on with mom? Catching up from our San Diego trip. While it was so fun and great to see Emma react to the animals.....I'm still recuperating from sleeping with a toddler, a loud ac and walking a LOT! Then we came back and our dog decided to be obnoxious and wake us up at 4am barking for NO REASON! I asked family members if they wanted a dog.....no takers. She is better now, but I was ready to sleep in the car if it meant a better nights sleep! Also, I am suffering from wanting to wean Emma from nursing, but feeling utterly guilty at the same time. She LOVES to be with me and wants "mommies milk!" "I drink it....mmmmmm" is what she says. HOW do I wean her?! **TEARS!**

Symptoms: Not only heartburn, but severe indigestion! Ugh! THAT SUCKS! Everytime I eat I get waves of nausea. My doc told me I can take zantac, but honestly unless I am dying I never take meds so I probably wont do that. But the option is there if needed. The preggo pillow is not helping my situation. It's just making sleeping harder. Neck pain and royally uncomfortable is the name of the sleeping game. My arms love to fall asleep if they are resting above my head for a significant amount of time. My nipples are KILLING ME!

Yummy/Icky: Nothing....the indigestion is turning me off from foods!

Clothing: Sill all maternity on the bottom. Most of my tops are belly friendly and I love my maxi's when I can use them.

Movement: She loves to alert me for mealtimes.....when it's time to eat I get little taps as if to say "hi I'm hungry!!!!" She is very shy when someone tries to feel her move. Any pressure on my tummy during dance time almost certainly ensures her to stop. Except at a bridal shower over the weekend, Emma was sitting in my lap and she jabbed her elbow into my tummy and baby kicked her away. I laughed.

Belly Button In/Out: In, but very shallow.

Wedding Rings On/Off: Off, but I really want to put them on for my anniversary. Hopefully the weather will cool off and will allow the swelling to reduce and let me. PLEASE!

Best Moment this Week: Our mini vacation to San Diego! It was great to get away just us three and experience something new together as well!

Looking forward to: Sleeping.......well. I guess that's never gonna happen again!

25 Weeks with Emma!