Pregnancy Update - Week 29

Yay - I am sleeping better! I still wake up a few times at night, but currently am not laying awake for hours at a time. I can't tell you how nice it is to get some decent rest at night. Everything else is pretty much the same. I keep daydreaming about how I will get back into shape after this little girl enters our lives. I just hope I can find the energy and motivation when I need to!

Pregnancy Update - Week 28

I had a doctor's appointment today. I have gained 20 pounds so far. I am not very happy about that, but I think it seems worse than it really is because I am carrying the weight differently this pregnancy. When I was pregnant with Tate I feel like I was all belly. This time I feel like you can tell I am pregnant from the back. The baby's heart rate was great and she is moving around like a champ. I have a hernia above my belly button that we are going to keep an eye on. It didn't hurt hardly at all until Dr. Hebert started looking at it and messing around with it. UNCOMFORTABLE! I also started getting some vericous veins on the back of my left thigh. THEY ARE UGLY AND THEY SUCK! I was pretty upset the first time I saw them. Now I am just hoping that they don't get worse and that they go away after the pregnancy. If not, I will be saving my pennies to get them removed. Other than all that, the pregnancy continues. The sleep lacking nights continue. No names picked out yet, and we still have a few more things to get ready in the nursery. August is coming faster and faster.

Pregnancy Update - Week 27

All I want is to have one night of GOOD sleep. Is that too much to ask? It might be. The cold I got from Tate isn't helping the sleeping situation and most nights I end up on the couch either from sheer frustration or because I am keeping Rob awake. Tylenol PM and Unisom don't help. Ugh!

Pregnancy Update - Week 26

I had another doctor's appointment today. My doctor was out on a delivery so I saw the nurse. Baby Girl's heart rate was good and I am measuring in range for my due date. I still haven't had a good night's sleep lately, but especially not last night. Tate has a fever and a runny nose. He had a long night. Truthfully, I am a little nervous about being a mother to two little ones. Excited too, but definitely anxious. I know it can be done, women do it all the time. I am just afraid that there will be so little time left for myself. I guess that is the downside to motherhood. I was looking at Tate yesterday and my heart swelled. I love that little boy so much. The thought that in a few short months I will have that much love for another little spirit is overwhelming. What an amzing blessing children are.

Pregnancy Update - Week 25

I couldn't see my feet while I was wearing this dress! Baby Girl is moving all the time now and is getting stronger every day. I am not sleeping very well anymore. I just can't get comfortable and I miss sleeping on my stomach and back. I feel good regardless and could probably have a bit more energy if I ate better things. My diet is definitely something I need to work on!

Pregnancy Update - Week 24

Not too much has changed this past week. Except maybe my weight. I really need to get a grip on the eating and exercising wouldn't kill me either. I am heading to California tomorrow with my parents and Grandma and plan on walking each morning. Good sleep is getting harder and harder to come by. I have also noticed that I am experiencing a little heartburn regularly each night. Maybe this little girl has decided to grow some hair! Additionally, we are about 99% painting the nursery!

Pregnancy Update - Week 21, 22 and almost 23

I haven't updated much lately because there hasn't been much change. I am still feeling good. Although sleeping at night is starting to be a little more difficult (just a lot of tossing and turning, trying to get comfortable). Last week I had to wear maternity pants for the first time! A sad day, but I definitely felt more comfortable. I went to the doctor's office last Wednesday and everything is looking good. Her heart rate is excellent and my weight gain is fine (almost 13 pounds so far). The good news from the doctor's appointment is that Dr. Hebert said that she would induce me as soon as 39 weeks. I am due on August 12th, but Rob leaves on a business trip to Boston 10 days after that! So, if it all works out, she could be making her debut as early as the 5th. We still haven't decided on a name yet, but I did buy paint for the nursery over the weekend. I will post some before, during, and after photos - hopefully soon!

P.S. Potty training only lasted two days! Tate wasn't feeling very well (getting two molars) and I think he is still a little young. He went on the potty four times, but also had four accidents. I don't think he is ready yet to tell us when he has to go. I decided that having two kids in diapers won't be the end of the world.