Month one: Bodie

2 weeks

3 weeks

4 weeks

39 weeks

How far along? 39 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Up 28 pounds as of this morning, and definitely feeling every single pound...ughhh. I actually lost 6 lbs a few weeks ago when I was sick and haven't gained any weight since.

Maternity clothes? Yes and no. My normal jeans still fit below my belly and I don't wear maternity shirts - but I love my maternity dresses!

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: I feel like I have figured out the "pillow" situation  and how to prop myself up enough to sleep decently. 

Best moment this week: Scheduling an induction date - Thursday morning, April 9th. :) I will be 39 weeks 1 day.

Have you told family and friends: Everyone

Movement: TONS, all the time.
Heartburn? Yes, horrible! I'm popping Zantac like it's candy. :)

Food cravings: Coconut Chobani Yogurt Flips - loove them!

Anything making you queasy or sick: I have actually felt better the last few weeks! I was FOR REAL sick a few weeks ago and since then haven't thrown up hardly at all (maybe just a few times here or there). I still feel very nauseous if I drink a lot of water after I eat or if I eat too early in the morning. 

Have you started to show yet: No need to answer this question haha.

Gender prediction: It's a BOY!! :)

Labor Signs:  Doctor says I am at a 3, lots of contractions on Saturday, tons and tons of Braxton Hicks that are more painful than before, and some other signs that I feel aren't necessary to write on my blog haha. 

Belly Button in or out? In, but completely flat. ALMOST out.
Baby Name Ideas:  We have two names, and will decide when we meet him. We are keeping it a surprise though. :) I think it's more fun that way. 

Wedding rings on or off? On, no swelling at all

Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends on the time of day (nothing abnormal haha)

36 weeks

How far along? 36 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Up 25 pounds, and definitely feeling every single pound...ughhh

Maternity clothes? I am loving leggings and stretchy jeans these days - I do have one pair of black maternity jeans that I've had since I was pregnant with Ava and I live in those. 

Stretch marks? No....I've been lucky so far to not get them with my other two, and not yet with this one...4 more weeks, I hope I don't get them at the last minute!

Sleep: Ugh. My back hurts if I sleep on one side, I can't breathe if I sleep on my back of course...so I sleep on my side with one pillow wedged behind my back, one propping up my massive belly and one between my legs. hahaha. Once I get comfortable, I do NOT move. 

Best moment this week: Ava kisses my belly all the time and talks to her little brother. She says, "I love you little brother!" And she loves to ask questions about him and just about babies in general. One funny one was, "Mom, what color does baby's poop?" I explained that usually little babies poop is yellow and now every time I change Gavin's diaper, she reminds me of her fun new fact about babies - not in a silly, gross way...just very matter-of-fact. I am so excited to see her with the baby, she will be my big helper girl. 

Have you told family and friends: Everyone

Movement: TONS, all the time. Bryson saw my belly moving like crazy from across the room the other day and was freaking out.
Heartburn? Yes, horrible! I'm popping Zantac like it's candy. :)

Food cravings: Tacos? Girl Scout cookies? IDK, nothing in particular, but everything at the same time. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I still feel very nauseous in the mornings, but don't throw up every day anymore! Just every few days instead. 

Have you started to show yet: Um, yes. I am a whale haha. 

Gender prediction: It's a BOY!! :)

Labor Signs:  No, but I have braxton hicks contractions ALL the time. Sometimes painful, which I never experienced with either of my kids before. 

Belly Button in or out? In, but completely flat. 
Baby Name Ideas:  We have two names, and will decide when we meet him. We are keeping it a surprise though. :) I think it's more fun that way. 

Wedding rings on or off? On, no swelling at all

Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends on the time of day (nothing abnormal haha)

Weekly Wisdom: We are ready for you baby! I can't wait to squeeze those little buns!!

30 weeks

10 weeks until we meet this new little man. I can't wait to see what he looks like and see what my kids think of their new little brother.

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Up 15-17 pounds, depending on the time of day haha

Maternity clothes? Still wearing all my normal jeans...I have a maternity dress and I'm wearing bigger shirts. 

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Fine, I really don't have trouble sleeping at all. 

Best moment this week: He is constantly moving, and being able to feel him kick from the outside is always fun. My belly moves so much.

Have you told family and friends: Everyone

Movement: TONS, all the time.
Heartburn? Yes, horrible!! Zantac is my very best friend! Makes a world of difference. 

Food cravings: Nothing really in particular. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I still throw up usually once a day, in the morning. 

Have you started to show yet: Yes, definitely. I feel huuuggge this time.

Gender prediction: It's a BOY!! :)

Labor Signs:  No, but I have been feeling Braxton Hicks since about 17 weeks. TONS of Braxton Hicks.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends on the time of day (nothing abnormal haha)

Weekly Wisdom: ?

Random: I am LOVING my Lush Body Bar - I want to shout from the rooftops how great I think it is! haha. Really though, everyone who is pregnant should get one and slather your belly in it every time you shower. I also love Burts Bees Mama Bee lotion.

I have pretty much everything ready for the baby to come - we got a new car seat since our old one was expired. I have bought a few new blankets and some new little clothes, because I am a believer that every baby needs and few new things for themselves - it can't ALL be hand-me-downs when you're a younger sibling.

Baby Name Ideas:  We think we have a name...but now I am totally second guessing that name. I am back to googling "baby boy name ideas." HA! Help!

26 weeks

How far along? 26 weeks and a few days

Total weight gain/loss: Up 13-15 pounds, depending on the time of day haha

Maternity clothes? Still wearing all my normal jeans and shirts...I have one maternity dress. 

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Fine - my back hurts though. And the acid reflux makes it hard to fall asleep sometimes.

Best moment this week: He is constantly moving, and being able to feel him kick from the outside is always fun. My belly moves so much.

Have you told family and friends: Everyone

Movement: TONS, all the time.
Heartburn? Yes, horrible!!

Food cravings: Eh, unhealthy food. Fries, chips, milkshakes...everything I shouldn't eat. Oops.

Anything making you queasy or sick: I still throw up usually once a day, in the morning. 

Have you started to show yet: Yes, definitely. I feel huuuggge this time.

Gender prediction: It's a BOY!! :)

Labor Signs:  No, but I have been feeling Braxton Hicks since about 17 weeks. TONS of Braxton Hicks.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends on the time of day (nothing abnormal haha)

Weekly Wisdom: ?

Milestones:  Our baby's the size of a head of lettuce! He's still growing in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range, and developing his senses, features and talents!

• His eyes are forming, and they will soon start to open.
• And his eyelashes are now grown, too.
• He's getting his immune system ready for life on the outside by soaking up your antibodies.
• He's taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice.

Baby Name Ideas:  We think we have a name...but now I am totally second guessing that name. I am back to googling "baby boy name ideas." HA! Help!