38 weeks!

Just because my kids are so cute. And because I'm 38 weeks today.

Do you see what I see?

Pregnancy thoughts

Just a few random pregnancy thoughts for documentation purposes. I had my almost 34 week check up today which reminded me I wanted to jot some things down. Maybe I've already written some of these in previous posts. Oh well, here I go again.

• Due date ranges from 9/5 (20 week US), 9/9 (LMP) and 9/12 (5 week US). The doctor is officially going by the 12th.
• At 16 weeks the first stranger acknowledged that I was pregnant. I LOVE it the first time that happens cause it means I no longer look just chubby! She even said, "I normally don't say anything, but it's so obvious."
• 10 lbs weight gain to date
• Measuring big or right on. The doctor thinks the "big" weeks are not due to his size, but just his position.
• No stretch marks yet, here's to hoping!
• Least favorite part: pelvic pressure and right leg/hip pain (most likely sciatic) - still!
• Favorite part: LOVE feeling the baby move and also, honestly, firm stomach and perky boobs - the things I miss when I'm not prego!
• I'm just now starting to get hot - I think. I've just noticed this in the last couple days. At first I thought it was just the weather, or I needed to turn down the AC or because I was assembling a book case... but then I thought, maybe I'm always sweaty because I'm pregnant!
• That's all the random thoughts my tired brain can come up with right now.

29 weeks

29 weeks. I think it's about time for a couple pictures and a brief prego update.

I have done zero baby prep.

No baby clothes are out, kids are still in their same rooms, haven't purchased new bedding, car seat is dirty and dusty in the garage. I still have 2-3 months, but I know they'll fly by!

Inspired by my friend's prego self portrait, I took one of my "view from here."

29 weeks. Feeling great. I love being pregnant.

Only complaints, pelvic pressure and sciatic pain.

Just a good excuse to put my feet up.

I'm up 11 lbs. Not bad, but I'm still heavier than I've ever been.

However, what I have to show for it is well worth it.

He has the hiccups right now.

Brotherly love

This is Emmett.

And he LOVES being a big brother!

Speaking of being a big brother, here are a few updates about Emmett's little brother's/my pregnancy:

- Baby is measuring big so ultrasound tech recommended moving due date to 9/5 based on the 20 week ultrasound but the doctor is keeping it at 9/12 based on the 6 week ultrasound.

- My weight gain is 6 lbs. Hoping that 6 lbs half way through is representative of only adding 6 more lbs in the second half! That's wishful thinking!

- Ultrasound tech said he's REALLY wiggly!

-My placenta is posterior - it's been anterior in the past.

- I feel lots of movement - I love feeling baby movement!!

- I'm having major sciatic pain and pressure. That's really my only pregnancy complaint.

Pictures of our baby boy

Here are the ultrasound pictures of our little boy!

Future...

Future Rock Star? Worship leader? Zoologist? Orthopaedic Surgeon?

Future Actress? Stay at home mom? Comedienne? Personal shopper? Pediatric Cardiologist?

Future President? Athlete? Scholar?

The proud Big Brother and Big Sister are so excited to meet their new little sibling late this summer!