Baby #2 Bumpdate: 35 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a honeydew melon, measuring over 18" long and weighs around 5 1/4 pounds. Her kidney's are fully developed and her liver can process waste products. Her basic physical development is now mostly complete and all there's left to do is put on some weight. That's a relief to hear! 

What's been going on with mom? I had a prenatal massage on Sunday and it was oh so glorious. When she said it was over, I was very sad. She could have continued for another hour and I would have been a happy camper. I also came down with ANOTHER cold. Ugh. I'm sick and tired of being sick!! I cannot sleep because I either wake in a coughing fit or because I'm snoring and wake myself up. So nice!

Symptoms: Aside from being sick.....just tired and crampy. I have aches and pains ALL THE TIME

Yummy/Icky: Nothing. Eating because I have to.....not because anything sounds good.

Clothing: Can I live in my pjs yet? Although those don't really fit anymore either!

Movement: I can pinpoint when she is going to move during the day. She also kicks a lot when I sit cross legged on the floor or bed. She must feel squished. Lol. But honestly standing and doing things gets tiring, so sit I must.

Belly Button In/Out: Flat unless I lie down, then it divots a little

Best Moment this Week: The massage was HANDS down my favorite moment. But watching little Emma go trick or treating in her butterfly costume was a pretty close second. She caught on really quickly that if she said trick or treat, people gave her candy. Lol.

Looking forward to: Maternity leave so I can get some rest and some time with little Emma. I'm really missing my energy and want to recoup some so we can have some one on one time.

If your interested: 35 weeks with Emma

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 34 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a cantaloupe, measuring almost 18" long and weighs around 4 3/4 pounds. Fat layers, which help to regulate her temperature after birth, are filling her out and making her rounder. The central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well.

What's been going on with mom? Another stressful week at work prepping for a home show. I seemed to be the only one who cared, but I just decided that my tolerance threshold for the project was going to be capped. I can't take anymore stress and need to focus on keeping my blood pressure down. My mom loaned me her blood pressure cuff, so I have been trying to keep an eye on things.

Symptoms: Exhaustion, heartburn, CRAZY ACNE, and just all over aches and pains. The Braxton hicks seemed to slow down lately and I haven't seen or heard much from them. Getting up to pee every night at 2am is just fun!

Yummy/Icky: Chocolate......looking forward to Halloween and getting some of Emma's loot!

Clothing: All maternity....I'm just trying to be comfortable. NOT WORKING.

Movement: Lots of rolling and stretching. She loves to push on this one tiny spot on my abdomen and it hurts. Starting to feel more pressure....ahem....down there.

Belly Button In/Out: Teeny tiny, almost to the flat point!

Wedding Rings On/Off: Off for the remainder of this program.

Best Moment this Week: My aunt came into town and we spent some time with her. It's fun watching Emma play with new people.

Looking forward to: Halloween! I failed and had to buy Emma a store bought costume, but I still think she's going to be adorable!

Week 34 with Emma

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!