Baby # 3 - 39 Week Bumpdate - This is it!!

Ahhhh it's time!

I figured I would do 1 last bump post since I am exactly 39 weeks today!

Due Date: 8/8/2014 --- Scheduled Repeat C-section set for today, 8/1!!!!!
How far along: 39 weeks! Did I mention baby is coming today!? 

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a watermelon

Weight gain: Not sure, don't care at this point either

Sleep: The same sleeping routine I've had for weeks, but I'm hoping that is behind me now that I am having her today!

Best moment of the week:  So many fun memories made with Brayden & Ella and being able to spend all week with them has truly been the absolute best!!

Mvement:  Yep! Sad that after today I won't feel her anymore 

Food cravings:  I indulged in some Ben & Jerry's last night since I can't eat until much later today!

Food aversions: Not really

Maternity Clothes:  Yep! Pretty sure they will continue to be my wardrobe for a long time!

Wedding rings: Off

Symptoms:  My carpal tunnel is so bad but hey, I can't complain because hopefully after today it will be gone! Along with my crazy heartburn/acid reflux!

Stretch Marks: Yes! Hoping time will clear them up

Belly button:  Pretty much all out and just so big

Gender: A girl!

What I’m looking forward to:  Meeting my new baby girl  today!!!!! And having her siblings come visit me later!

What I miss: I am going to miss this pregnancy even though the end has been pretty brutal for me.  I didn't get this far with Ella and I can barely remember it with Brayden (plus I didn't have any other kids at that time to take care of) I'm not sure if this is my last but there's a good chance it is so I will definitely miss it! 

Next appt: Don't have one! Next time I'll see my dr will be Friday morning, unless she comes before then!! 

Baby # 3 - 38 Week Bumpdate

Now that's a BIG belly!

Due Date: 8/8/2014 --- Scheduled Repeat C-section set for 8/1!
(holy crap, that is only 4 days away)

How far along: 38 weeks 

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a pumpkin

Weight gain: Pretty sure I'm at 40lbs! Last week at the dr I had gained 3lbs in 1 week! I'm not stressing since there's no point, but I am fully aware of how hard this is going to be to get off.

Sleep: Sam sleeping arrangements going on, start in the recliner then move to our bed but still sleeping sitting up. Usually around an hour before I get up, I lay down on my side, that hour is my favorite! I wake up with my hands tingly and completely numb and some days it takes a while to get them back to normal but throughout the day it's fine. I probably get up to pee 4-5 times, no joke

Best moment of the week:  Finishing work so I can have some much needed rest time before baby as well as lots of cuddle and playtime with Brayden & Ella before their lives are turned upside down

Mvement: Oh yes! She still moves a ton. It's pretty cool when I can actually see her on the outside moving around

Food cravings:  Nope, and I've actually had less of an appetite this week

Food aversions: Not really

Maternity Clothes:  Yep!

Wedding rings: Off

Symptoms:  Heartburn/reflux, carpal tunnel, braxton hicks and just so much pressure going on down there, I feel like she is going to fall out some days

Stretch Marks: Ughh yes! I can't believe they came this pregnancy and so close to the end too, boo!

Belly button:  Pretty much all out and just so big

Gender: A girl!

What I’m looking forward to:   Baby girl coming this Friday!!!!!!!! I am really soaking in these last few days even though I am extremely uncomfortable. It's been nice growing this little one inside and bonding with her but I will enjoy her even more when she is out :)

What I miss:  Being able to bend over and just sit comfortably, it is amazing how this big belly is just in the way of everything!

Next appt: Don't have one! Next time I'll see my dr will be Friday morning, unless she comes before then!! 

Baby # 3 - 37 Week Bumpdate

Due Date: 8/8/2014 --- Scheduled Repeat C-section set for 8/1!!

How far along: 37 weeks - it's really hitting me that she will be here in 2 weeks or less!

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a bunch of swiss chard

Weight gain: I'm hanging out right around 38lbs

Sleep: Still sleeping sitting up, both in the recliner and our bed, now I'm waking up to horrible carpal tunnel and my hands are completely numb and tingly, I'm just so grateful this didn't start until the end with this pregnancy! I get up probably 3-4 times a night to pee and I'm sure it's a hilarious sight to see me roll my big butt out of bed!

Best moment of the week:  The hubby finished our new kitchen table and it's gorgeous!!!!!! Also got some nursery stuff done :)

Mvement: Yes! I will definitely miss it once she is out 

Food cravings:  Nothing in particular, I just want to eat everything

Food aversions: Nope!

Maternity Clothes:  Yep!

Wedding rings: Off

Symptoms:  Heartburn/reflux, carpal tunnel, braxton hicks

Stretch Marks: Still have those 2 areas with some stretch marks, they haven't gotten worse though so I'm hoping that's a good sign they will go away one day!

Belly button:  Pretty much all out and just so big

Gender: A girl!

What I’m looking forward to:   My last week of work is this week!! Then hopefully I'll have all next week to hang out with the kiddos and get more stuff ready.

What I miss:  A solid good nights sleep, but I know that won't be happening for a looooong time

Next appt: 7/23/14

Baby # 3 - 36 Week Bumpdate

Due Date: 8/8/2014 --- Scheduled Repeat C-section set for 8/1!!

How far along: 36 weeks, holy cow, I can't even believe it!

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a watermelon

Weight gain: I think it's still around 36lbs, all I know is that I actually lost a pound when they weighed me last week!

Sleep:  Still on my crazy routine of starting to go to bed in our recliner then head upstairs around 12/1am where I proceed to sleep sitting up and then when I know I have an hour left before I have to get up I actually let myself lay down on my side, usually that hour is the best sleep I will get each night.

Best moment of the week:  Seeing our adorable baby girl on an ultrasound, she is so so cute!! She is in the 47th % and weighs about 6.6lbs (but of course that could be off) 

Mvement: Yep! Some days it is crazy, like I think she is going to just come right through my stomach, and others it's very mild. 

Food cravings:  I've really been wanting popcorn and sweets

Food aversions: Nope!

Maternity Clothes:  Yep!

Wedding rings: Off

Symptoms:  Heartburn, braxton hicks, round ligament pain <---- Same

Stretch Marks: I noticed the other day that I have 2 areas where small stretch marks are starting, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them because I have never had them before.  I'm praying they don't get worse.

Belly button:  The same, just looks very odd that it's so big!

Gender: A sweet adorable girl!

What I’m looking forward to:   Hopefully this week getting some stuff for the baby ready, I am so unprepared this time around, probably because I know it will all just fall into place, but still, girlfriend will need some clean clothes once she is here! 

What I miss:  Bending over, squatting down to do something and not feeling like I ran a marathon as soon as I stand up! It's crazy how uncomfortable my body feels some days!

Next appt: 7/16/14

Baby # 3 - 35 Week Bumpdate

Due Date: 8/8/2014 --- Scheduled Repeat C-section set for 8/1!!

How far along: 35 weeks, time is really starting to fly now

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a coconut

Weight gain: I went to the dr last week and I can't even remember what the scale said, just not paying attention to it anymore

Sleep:  Getting some, but now that I've been sleeping sitting up for over a week it's starting to take its toll.  I usually start off by going to bed in our recliner downstairs then move up to our room around 12/1am and just prop myself up with pillows.  I also make sure to take Gaviscon before bed to help prevent crazy heartburn or larygospasms! 

Best moment of the week:  Spending the 4th with family and just having such a nice weekend filled with fun stuff and good quality family time. Another best moment would be the fact that I don't have to get anymore progesterone shots in the booty! Woohooo!

Movement: Yes, but there are times where it feels like forever in between movements, I don't like those times!

Food cravings:  A big fat porterhouse steak! The hubs picked some up last night and we had those with some homemade potato wedges, it was absolutely delish

Food aversions: Nope!

Maternity Clothes:  Yes and yes, I'm sure I'll be wearing maternity clothes for a while even after the baby is here

Wedding rings: Off

Symptoms:  Heartburn, braxton hicks, round ligament pain

Stretch Marks: None 

Belly button:  The same, just looks very odd that it's so big!

Gender: A sweet girl!

What I’m looking forward to:   Getting to see my baby girl on an u/s this week and also my baby boy turns 4 this weekend!

What I miss:  Sleeping normally

Next appt: 7/10/14

Baby # 3 - 34 Week Bumpdate

Due Date: 8/8/2014

How far along: 34 weeks! 

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a small pumpkin

Weight gain: Think I'm at 35lbs, we'll see tomorrow

Sleep:  Has been ok, still major heartburn and just the uncomfortableness of being large.  Also had a terrifying experience this weekend - I woke up from a dead sleep gasping for air and choking, I shot out of bed and ran into the bathroom then started to cough like crazy, it sounded just like a croup cough and I couldn't catch my breath, it was so scary! Finally the coughing stopped and I spit up tons of acid and my throat was burning and every time I swallowed it tasted like complete crap! This has happened 2 other times but never as bad as this time so I finally googled it and read tons of other woman who have experienced this while pregnant (also people experience this while not pregnant) - it's called laryngospasm - WebMD that and you will be shocked at what is it! The entire description of it on WebMD is exactly what happened to me.  I started taking Prilosec last night to hopefully avoid this from happening again, so praying that will work! Also praying that once I deliver these crazy acid reflux/heartburn symptoms go away and I never experience this again!

Best moment of the week:  Getting the email that my Etsy custom quilt order has shipped for the baby! I cannot wait to see it in person!

Movement: Yes!

Food cravings: I was craving Lou Malnati's pizza so the hubs and I took the kids there for dinner Saturday night, it was sooooooooo good. 

Food aversions: Nope!

Maternity Clothes:  Yep! Some shirts are getting too short which means I am getting so big! 

Wedding rings: Off

Symptoms:  Heartburn and my carpal tunnel is getting worse by the week.  Oh and lots and lots of braxton hicks. <---  Once again, the same!

Stretch Marks: None 

Belly button:  Half in, half out, and very big and stretched out!

Gender: A sweet girl!

What I’m looking forward to:   The 4th of July, spending time with family, and hopefully getting some stuff done around the house in anticipation of the baby's arrival

What I miss:  Not having heartburn or these crazy laryngospasms!!! Seriously I want my old self back, along with a cold Corona in my hand :)

Next appt: 7/1/14

Baby # 3 - 33 Week Bumpdate

Can you tell I've given up on looking decent in these pics?!

Due Date: 8/8/2014

How far along: 33 weeks! Time slow down please!

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a durian fruit (not even sure what that is but OK!)

Weight gain: Oh gosh, have another appt tomorrow where I'll find out 

Sleep: Getting more and more uncomfortable, I think I wake up 4 times a night to pee and the other times my chest is on fire

Best moment of the week: Going on a little family getaway.  It was the first time we went anywhere the 4 of us and it was so.much.fun.  Brayden kept saying everyday, all day, how much fun he was having and when we got back home he asked if we can go on vacation again.  So sweet that little boy is! 

Movement: Yes, but slowing down a little

Food cravings: Taco dip again - I randomly made a huge one this weekend and it was delicious

Food aversions: Nope!

Maternity Clothes: Oh yeah! I am so happy I did splurge and buy some last minute items because I've basically been living in them

Wedding rings: Officially off!! But I did try last night just to see and my engagement ring still fit, but I know if I wore it and the second it got hot and sticky it would be so hard to get off, so it is staying off.

Symptoms:  Heartburn and my carpal tunnel is getting worse by the week.  Oh and lots and lots of braxton hicks. <--- Same!

Stretch Marks: None - praying it stays that way

Belly button:  I can't believe how big it is, I miss my old belly button that's for sure

Gender: A sweet girl!

What I’m looking forward to:  A weekend with some down time, which is this weekend :) Our last free weekend before baby comes.  I have plans for the hubby to build our new kitchen table though, so I really hope that happens!

What I miss: Alot of things, I think I've been complaining more this week than every before.  Everything on my body hurts after a long day, I feel so darn big that I am at the point where if something falls, I do not pick it up. 

Next appt: 6/24/14

Thankful for: Our little getaway, it was something I think we all needed and I'm thankful that baby girl stayed in so we were able to go (I kept worrying that she would come early and we wouldn't be able to go)

Baby # 3 - 32 Week Bumpdate

Due Date: 8/8/2014

How far along: 32 weeks! My dr's office actually scheduled my c-section when I was there last week, 8/1, eeeekkk!! But I'm sure now that it's scheduled, she will decide to come out early, but I'm really hoping not!!

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a squash

Weight gain: 35lbs! That is 5lbs in 2 weeks! The nurse's exact words to me were "Girl, what have you been eating!?"

Sleep: Staying the same, some nights I can get an amazing few hour stretch other nights I'm tossing and turning all night or battling severe heartburn

Best moment of the week: Celebrating Father's Day with my fantastic hubby and his family.  I had a lot of fun making his and my FIL's gifts from the kids. Also, heading down to Wrigley Field for Family Day was alot of fun and I got a ton of cute pics of the kids!

Movement: Yep! Now there are times when I don't feel her for a while though, makes me nervous but I'm sure it's just getting crampy in there!

Food cravings:  I had to run out to buy vanilla frosting because I was craving graham crackers with frosting - no wonder I've gained 5lbs in 2 weeks.

Food aversions: Nope!

Maternity Clothes: Yes! Funny story however, so last week I wrote about accidentally bleaching my target leggings, then went out and bought a bunch of new stuff, including black comfy capris (which I've been living in) - well last week I was cleaning the bathrooms again, and was wearing them, but made sure to stand so far back when spraying the cleaner and yet I still managed to get a bleach stain on the back of them!! I was so mad at myself! 

Wedding rings: Officially off!!

Symptoms:  Heartburn and my carpal tunnel is getting worse by the week.  Oh and lots and lots of braxton hicks.

Stretch Marks: None - praying it stays that way

Belly button:  Big and weird

Gender: A sweet girl!

What I’m looking forward to: Lake Geneva with my little family this week!! Hoping for nice weather so I can float in the pool for a little

What I miss: Not getting winded just by walking up stairs or around the block

Next appt: 6/24/14

Thankful for: The gorgeous weather we've been having and being able to go outside with my kids everyday, and also for living so close to the park, it would really suck right now if I had to walk super far, or load the kids in the car to go, thankfully we live right down the street!

Baby # 3 - 31 Week Bumpdate

Due Date: 8/8/2014

How far along: 31 weeks!

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a coconut

Weight gain: I'm sure it's 30 something by now...

Sleep: Some nights are good, some are worse, just really hard to get comfortable with this big belly! I think I need to go find my pregnancy pillow I used with Brayden (never needed it for Ella)

Best moment of the week: Had tons of good quality time with the kiddos and went and saw a movie for the first time in forever - A Fault in Our Stars will make you cry so hard, be warned!

Movement: Oh yeah, I love it! Except for the pain under my right boob, feels like it's bruised, ouch!

Food cravings:  Everything from pizza to chinese to ice cream :)

My Sunday night treat :)

Food aversions: Nope!

Maternity Clothes: Yep!! I actually went out to Destination Maternity over the weekend and dropped too much money on some more summer basics - I didn't want to considering I only have 8 weeks left, but I needed to.  Also, my new leggings from Target somehow got some sort of bleach stain on them and are now ruined - it must have happened while cleaning the bathrooms but I didn't think I sprayed anything near my pants.  I will definitely be heading back to Target for a new pair considering they are the most comfortable thing to wear right now. 

Wedding rings: Officially off!!

Symptoms:  The usual, heartburn is the biggest offender along with the carpal tunnel - I had to write out thank you cards and address envelopes and my hand was stinging the entire time, no fun at all. 

Stretch Marks: None - praying it stays that way

Belly button:  Gross is all I have to say

Gender: A sweet girl!

What I’m looking forward to: This weekend we are heading down to Wrigley Field for Family Day - I've never been so I hope it's tons of fun! And of course Father's Day, spending the day celebrating the man I love so much; the father of my children :)

What I miss: Working out - like really working out and feeling good - 

Next appt: 6/10/14

Thankful for: Long weekends - I always have a half day on Friday's and those extra hours I get at home really make the weekend seem to go by a little slower.  Also thankful for the beautiful weather we had all weekend!

Baby # 3 - 30 Week Bumpdate

Due Date: 8/8/2014

How far along: 30 weeks! -- it's crazy to think I only have 9 weeks left (hopefully!)

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a large cabbage

Weight gain: Up 30lbs, yikes!

Sleep: Getting less and less, mostly because heartburn takes over and I am just so uncomfortable. 

Best moment of the week: Hubby threw me a surprise 30th birthday at the racetrack with friends and family, it was soooo sweet of him and even though I said I DID NOT want a party, I was happy he did, we had alot of fun!

Movement: Yes, little lady is a dancing machine :)

Food cravings:  Panera, yum! The kids and I met the hubby there on Friday for dinner, I could eat at that place every day. 

Food aversions: Nope! I can still eat anything and everything

Maternity Clothes: Oh yes! I'm so happy my sister just had a baby last summer so she gave me tons of cute dresses that I'm finally getting use of!

Wedding rings: Some days my engagement ring is on, but most days it is off.  I think this is the longest I've gone with any pregnancy being able to still wear it

Symptoms:  Some pregnancy induced carpal tunnel is starting (but thankfully it is nowhere near as bad as it was with Ella) and of course heartburn, oh the heartburn! I am popping tums like tic tacs!

Stretch Marks: None - praying it stays that way

Belly button:  It is just hideous!

Gender: Baby girl!!

What I’m looking forward to: My birthday and spending the day with my family and the night with my friends :)

What I miss: I really miss just being active, the littlest things cause me to be out of breath and it's hard to play with my kids.  And of course on Saturday at the racetrack I was really missing an ice cold beer!

Next appt: 6/10/14

Thankful for: Family & friends and of course my hubby.  He was so sweet to do something for my 30th and coordinating it all and I was so happy to see friends & family!!

Baby #3 - 29 Week Bumpdate

Due Date: 8/8/2014

How far along: 29 weeks!

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a butternut squash

Weight gain: Not keeping track anymore, but will find out at the dr this week

Sleep: My big belly seems to get in the way of me getting comfortable so that leads to alot of tossing and turning. Also my heartburn strikes the worst all through the night so that keeps me up.

Best moment of the week: Having a 4 day weekend and spending it with family and friends, BBQ'ing, swimming, gardening, and getting our little guy a new bike and watching him ride it for the first time :)

Movement: Oh yes!

Food cravings: I was craving pizza with ranch (so good) but we didn't have ranch so I opted for blue cheese dressing and hot sauce, it was the best combo ever

YUM

Food aversions: Nope! 

Maternity Clothes: Yep!

Wedding rings: Spent most of the time with it off, I tried putting it on yesterday and knew that probably wasn't a good idea so I took it off :(

Symptoms: Major heartburn this week, not so much sciatic pain which I am so thankful for, and some shortness of breath

Stretch Marks: None - praying it stays that way

Belly button: Well the top is out and the bottom is in, make sense?! <--- Same!

Gender: Baby girl!!

What I’m looking forward to: Nice weather and hopefully getting the little man out on his bike more this week 

What I miss: Alcohol!! Especially with this super nice weather we are having 

Next appt: 5/28/14

Thankful for: Maternity leggings, I lived in them pretty much all weekend, there is nothing more comfortable for me right now

Baby # 3 - 28 Week Bumpdate

Due Date: 8/8/2014

How far along: 28 weeks!

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a large eggplant

Weight gain: Last I checked, 27lbs, I'm sure it's more now :)

Sleep: Still tossing and turning, this big ol' belly is getting in the way of me getting comfortable. And this weekend I had unexpected energy and stayed up waaaaaaaaay too late resulting in only getting 5 hours of sleep between Sat & Sun and I am still so tired from that. 

Best moment of the week: There were lots, having Friday off and taking my little man to gymnastics, having a weekend full of family time, & my SIL's baby boy was born

Movement: Yep! Yesterday I lifted my shirt up so the hubby could see her from the outside of my stomach, she was going crazy in there :)

Food cravings: Chinese food this week and we got it and it didn't really satisfy my craving :(

Food aversions: Nope! 

Maternity Clothes: Oh yeah

Wedding rings: Still just my engagement ring and most days it has fit

Symptoms: Heartburn, sciatic pain, the usual --- Same!

Stretch Marks: None - praying it stays that way

Belly button: Well the top is out and the bottom is in, make sense?!

Gender: Baby girl!!

What I’m looking forward to: My little man's last day of preschool this week (tear!!) and then another 3 day weekend to hopefully get more projects accomplished since I didn't do too many last weekend. 

What I miss: Not having to pee all the dang time, I will go and then literally 20 minutes later have to go again 

Next appt: 5/28/14

Thankful for: My baby girl giving me lots of kicks and love, it makes me so happy and calms alot of my anxiety when I feel her moving around (she must know I need reassurance)

Baby #3 - 27 Week Bumpdate

My 27 week bumpdate is late of course, but I still need to document it either way :)

Gross picture taken after a looong day of work

Due Date: 8/8/2014

How far along: 27 weeks!

How big is baby: Approx. the size of a head of cauliflower

Weight gain: Last week at the dr it was showing 27lbs! 

Sleep: Definitely not as good as it's been - I've been getting up 2- 3 times to pee which hasn't happened until now and I just can't seem to get comfy so I'm always tossing and turning

Best moment of the week: Of course celebrating Mother's Day! It was so much fun this year :)

Movement: Yes, tons and sometimes it actually hurts!

Food cravings: I was craving an italian beef so we picked up the best ones in town over the weekend, it was sooooo good

Food aversions: Nothing, I can eat just about anything and everything - yep this is still true

Maternity Clothes: Yes! I'm thankful my sister gave me her maternity clothes too so now I have options but I feel like I need more just basic tees and pants but I'm trying to hold off on buying anything. 

Wedding rings: Have been able to wear my engagement ring almost all week, had to keep it off a couple days because I was too swollen.

Symptoms: Heartburn, sciatic pain, the usual

Stretch Marks: None - praying it stays that way

Belly button: Just gross

Gender: Baby girl!!

What I’m looking forward to: a 3 day weekend and maybe getting started on some DIY projects for baby girls room 

What I miss: Not being in pain - I am pretty much in pain every day with this sciatic pain and now I've started getting a different kind of shooting pain in my backside that literally stops me in my tracks. 

Next appt: 5/28/14

Thankful for: A healthy baby, I saw her on the u/s last week and the tech kept saying things like "she is perfect" "gorgeous spine" and "beautiful heart" so that left me feeling oh so happy and thankful!!!