Baby #2 Bumpdate: 33 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a pineapple, measuring over 17" long and weighs a little over 4 pounds. She is rapidly losing that wrinkled look, by the looks of our 3D ultrasound we did she has the cutest chubby cheeks. Her skeleton is hardening, although the bones in her head aren't fused together which allows them to move and slightly overlap, making it easier for her to fit through the birth canal. These bones don't entirely fuse until early adulthood so they can grow as the brain and other tissues expand throughout infancy and childhood. At my doctor's appointment last Friday she had a good solid heart rate of 147 although my fundal height measurement was a little small, my doctor didn't seem at all concerned with. He thought she might be breech, but at our 3D they confirmed shes still got her head down by my bladder....which I can attest to frequently.

What's been going on with mom? I had my 32 week checkup and my blood pressure was elevated. Not scary high, and the doctor isn't concerned, but this momma is. I'm trying to stay calm, but with the amount of stress I'm under it seems nearly impossible. I booked an appointment for a pre-natal massage next week, so lets hope that helps! I'm practicing some meditation and breathing techniques to try and bring everything down when I am feeling overwhelmed.

Symptoms: Same story as last week: exhaustion, heartburn, acne, emotional.....I think these are here for the long run.

Yummy/Icky: Nothing sounds appetizing. I eat because I have to. :-/

Clothing: All maternity.....I have very limited options. It sucks. I'm trying to make do with my long cardigans.

Movement: Lots of rolling and stretching. She has one little area that she loves to push on and it hurts! Sometimes I feel the hard kicks and punches, when it's time for bed, but mostly shes just trying to find room!

Belly Button In/Out: Teeny tiny!

Wedding Rings On/Off: Pretty sure they are on the chain for the long haul.

Best Moment this Week: Two days off in a row.....and trying to get naps in. LOL

Looking forward to: Resting! And my pre-natal massage next week!!!!!!!

Emma at 33 Weeks

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 32 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a large jicama (might have to send the hubby to get one of those! YUM!), measuring 16.75" long and weighs about 3.75 pounds. She will gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She has toenails, fingernails, and hair. Her skin is becoming soft and smooth.

What's been going on with mom? I made two very large sales which required me to stay late most days, and miss out on Emma time...which makes me sad. I spend a lot of time away from her so our time is precious to me. I found a dress for the wedding we went to and some TALL shoes....which lasted through half the cocktail hour and then I sent Darin to the car for my flip flops. I also caught ANOTHER cold so I was pretty miserable with stuffy nose and headaches.

Symptoms: Exhaustion, heartburn, emotional

Yummy/Icky: Frozen or ice cold water and ice chips have been high on the list again. Must mean I am not getting enough.....should probably step that back up.

Clothing: All maternity ALL THE TIME!

Movement: I had some really large dance parties with a punching section, which is pretty unusual for her. Must be getting squished in there!

Belly Button In/Out: Almost flat.

Wedding Rings On/Off: Off

Best Moment this Week: Spending an evening with my hubby alone.....also having a couple of sips of champagne.....I need some wine after some of these work days!

Looking forward to: Same as last week....a nap and maternity leave!

32 weeks preggo with Emma!

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 31 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a coconut, measuring over 16" long and weighs about 3.3 pounds. She is heading into a growth spurt and can turn her head from side to side and her arms and legs are beginning to plump as fat accumulates underneath her skin. 

What's been going on with mom? Seriously......I just can't handle work at this point. I go from raging angry to wanting to break down and cry. I am just counting down the weeks because I cannot handle this idiocy anymore! Combined with doing work for two stores I am seriously OVER IT!

Symptoms: Heartburn and the indigestion came back on strong this week......probably has a lot to do with stress. Shortness of breath is pretty much up there all the time because baby girl loves to be up in my lungs and in my bladder at the same time!

Yummy/Icky: Still loving on my sweets....but the salty snacks are making their way back in. Honestly I just want things that wont give me heartburn. I've tried to switch out my ice cream for cereal....but I don't think Lucky Charms are any better than a skinny cow ice cream sandwich. Chocolate milk?

Clothing: Maternity.....on the hunt for a dress for a "fall" wedding....which means can breathe enough for it to be 90 degrees but still cool enough for the evening and bump friendly. That's been my challenge.

Movement: Rolling around is her favorite. Sometimes kicks and jabs, but she's just a chill girl.

Belly Button In/Out: Teeny tiny!

Wedding Rings On/Off: Off. I want them back on!

Best Moment this Week: Darin was gone all week. He started his new schedule and then went to Carson City, so having him home on Saturday was nice.

Looking forward to: A nap. Seriously.....and maternity leave! Also hoping to see a decent photo of this baby girl on an ultrasound.

31 weeks with Emma!

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 30 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a head of cabbage, measuring 15.7" long and weighs almost three pounds. A pint and a half of amniotic fluid, but that volume will shrink as she gets bigger and takes up more more room. Her eyesight continues to develop as well, although not very keen. We had our 29 week ultrasound and got to see her cute little face again on 3D. Everything was normal and looked good with her. I have another appointment with my doctor tomorrow so we will check out her heart rate again and all my normal stuff.

What's been going on with mom?  I feel like these are becoming redundant. Stressed and tired!

Symptoms: Exhaustion and heartburn....mild feet swelling.

Yummy/Icky: Sweets! Anything chocolate...brownies, cookies, candy!

Clothing: All maternity all the time......need to find some sweaters soon. It's getting chilly.

Movement: She loves to roll around. Not very big on the kicking and punching. I think she's always trying to find a comfortable position.<3 br="">
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Belly Button In/Out: Shallow!!!!!

Wedding Rings On/Off: Just gonna leave them off. It's easier than fighting with them

Best Moment this Week: Spending time with my family. We went apple picking with lil miss and she had such fun eating all the apples! Haha.

Looking forward to: Maternity leave and spending time with my girl!
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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