Week 32

Merry Christmas! 

 7 weeks to go...

What is baby up to at 32 weeks?

• Baby is the size of a squash--weighs in at about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds and measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches.
• He's getting ready for his descent -- he's likely in the head-down position now.
• And he's probably feeling a even more cramped.

32 weeks pregnant with Oliver

32 weeks with baby #3

How is mama doing?  
Weight Gain: +0 lbs this week, weighing 111.4lbs, a total of 15 pounds gained this pregnancy
Exercise: Since the weather was so nice this past weekend, we were able to get out and go on a few double stroller walks!
Craving: Cookies...
Eating: Bagels, bananas, apples, chocolate, reese's trees (thanks Matt), shrimp, ham and brownies


Symptoms:

• Sleep: Still waking up 2 to 3 times a night to use the bathroom or just to get comfortable 
• Movement: BIG ROLLS and he is head down, which means my ribs are getting a lot of kicks!
• Out of breath: Walking up the stairs, walking and talking, or even if I am just telling a story
• Discomfort
• Heartburn
• Braxton Hicks: I have been getting these randomly throughout the day-- nothing painful though. 
• Veins: I forgot to mention this one last week, but the past couple weeks I have noticed sooo many lovely blue veins all over my stomach.

Random Facts:

• Swelling in my feet if I stand for more than 30 min.
• No stretch marks. I feel like I might get some by my belly button soon because I seem to be growing straight out this pregnancy
• Belly button is so far out that you can see it sticking out from the side ha ha!
• I am officially 8 months pregnant this week!

By the Number:

• Days until our next appointment: 9
• Days until our wedding anniversary/New year's eve: 6
• Days until c-section:49
• Total pounds gained:15

What I love: Even though they are painful a lot of the time, I am soaking up every roll and kick I feel. Like most women it is what I love the most about pregnancy.
Looking Forward To: Going to a friends wedding this weekend! It will be nice to enjoy some alone time with Matt and celebrate our upcoming wedding anniversary as well!

Off to enjoy our last Christmas as a family of 4!

31 Week Doctor Appointment

This morning was our 31 week doctor appointment. According to their scale my weight is 112lbs, up 3 pounds since my last appointment 3 weeks ago, with a total of 14 pounds gained since I started going to the doctor. My blood pressure was good, they didn't tell me what it was though, just that it was good. Baby #3 was kicking the doctor during my fast ultrasound to check his fluid level, heartbeat and positioning. His heartbeat was 140bpm, the doctor said he has a great about of fluid and is head down still. Not that it really matters... since I am having a repeat c-section. Our next appointment is in 2 weeks!

OOTD: 31 Week Doctor Appointment

Top: Splendid from a pea in a pod

Leggings: Splendid

Flats: Tory Burch

Off to the Doctors!

Week 31

8 weeks or less...

What is baby up to at 31 weeks?

• Baby is the size of a pineapple – He's about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs around 2.5 to 3.8 pounds this month, according to The Bump
• He's going through major brain and nerve development
• All five of his senses are in working order

31 weeks pregnant with Oliver

31 weeks with baby #3

I have actually had a lot of people come up to me and guess that I am having a boy because of my "pointy tummy." Supposedly girls are higher and rounder and boys are straight out and pointy... I have noticed I am definitely carrying differently this pregnancy compared to my other two boys.

Growth over the past few weeks:

from left to right: 31 weeks, 29 weeks and 27 weeks

How is mama doing?  
Weight Gain: +1 lbs this week weighing 111.0lbs, a total of 15 pounds gained this pregnancy
Exercise: Does Christmas shopping while pushing a double stroller count? Because it totally should!
Craving: Peanut butter and still chocolate of course!
Eating: Cereal, cinnamon buns, pineapple, bananas, apples with peanut butter, avacodo in a grilled cheese (amazing), and a few cheeseburgers this week while out to eat.

I feel like baby boy has gone through a growth spurt this week. Even though I didn't gain weight, I have been so uncomfortable. My back has been aching more than usual and I have been starving most of the day. He also seems to have changed his sleeping pattern ... I still always feel him kicking first thing in the morning, during the boys nap time (around 1pm) and while going to bed at night. The past few nights though, he has been kicking ALL night. My ribs ache by the morning, especially my right side. I am hoping this is going to stop this before he gets much bigger!

Symptoms:

• Sleep: Still waking up 2 to 3 times a night to use the bathroom or just to get comfortable again
• Movement: BIG ROLLS and like I said above, he has been kicking my ribs
• Out of breath: Walking up the stairs, usually carrying Oliver, really makes me out of breath these past few weeks.
• Discomfort: By the end of the day, I am wiped out my feet hurt, my back hurts and I am exhausted! Definitely different than what I said last week...
• Braxton Hicks: I have been getting these randomly through out the day-- Nothing painful though.

By the Number:

• Days until our next appointment: 2
• Days until Christmas: 7
• Days until our wedding anniversary/New year's eve:13
• Days until c-section: 56
• Total pounds gained: 15

What I love: Being just 8 weeks away from meeting our little boy!
Looking Forward To: CHRISTMAS of course and our 31 week appointment on Friday
 (should be a fast one)

 

Week 30

 

9 weeks or less...

What is baby up to at 30 weeks?

• Baby is the size of a large cabbage – or about 15.7 inches and 3 pounds
• His eye sight is continuing to develop
• He is strong enough to grasp a finger!

30 weeks pregnant with Oliver

30 weeks with baby #3

How is mama doing?  
Weight Gain: +1 lbs weighing 110.2lbs, a total of 14 pounds gained this pregnancy
Exercise: Chasing after two toddlers all day.
Craving: Still chocolate! I eat it at least once a day usually, a few times a day.
Eating: Chocolate, cereal, apples, bananas, cheese with crackers, peanut butter, chicken and salad.


Symptoms:

• Sleep: I have been waking up a lot at night this week to use the restroom, usually 3 or 4 times.
• Movement: Big kicks and rolls around the same time everyday, some are even becoming painful. Also, I realized that almost every night this week I have fallen asleep to him kicking.
• Dry skin (everywhere)
• Emotional: Mood swings
• Stuffy Nose: Mostly when I wake up (had this symptom with Landon)

By the Number:

• Days until our next appointment: 9
• Days until Christmas: 14
• Days until our wedding anniversary/New year's eve: 20
• Days until c-section: 63
• Total pounds gained:14

What I love: Feeling relatively comfortable at 30 weeks.
Looking Forward To: Spending the next two months with my two sons, before I have to split my attention for them three ways!

OOTD: Snow Day!

Maternity Fashion
7 months pregnant

Top:Isabella Oliver
Jeans: Hudson
Scarf: J. Crew (old)
Booties: Tory Bunch (last year)

I have seen a lot of other mommy bloggers do posts on their maternity fashion and I thought I would give it a try. Right now all of my maternity clothes fit very well, not baggy, like they were in the first and second trimesters. Although, I know in about a month they will be a little snug in spots! Ha ha!

Enjoy the snow!

Christmas Pictures 2013

Landon James (32 months) and Oliver Matthew (19 months)

Kisses

Our two little presents!

Our last family of four Christmas picture!

30 weeks

Mommy and Daddy can't wait to meet you sweet boy!

week 29

Just 10 more weeks!!! (or less)

What is baby up to at 29 weeks? 

• Baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, he weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds, but he's still got a ways to go.
• He will triple in weight before birth
• He's growing white fat deposits under his skin, and his energy is surging because of it.

29 weeks pregnant with Oliver

29 weeks with baby #3

How is mama doing?  
Weight Gain: +2 pounds weighing 109.6lbs, a total of 13 pounds gained this pregnancy.
Exercise: Chasing after two toddlers all day 
Craving: Anything chocolate!
Eating: A lot of turkey, mashed potatoes, pretzel bagels, cereal, apples, pumpkin pie, pineapple

Symptoms:

• Sleep: Sleeping with one pillow between my legs still. Been so exhausted, I haven't had any trouble falling asleep this week.
• Movement: Big kicks and rolls around the same time everyday. Also this week a ton of hiccups -- even got a video of some. 
 

 

 
• Dry skin (everywhere)
• Emotional
• Backaches
• Heartburn
• Stuffy Nose: Mostly when I wake up (had this symptom with Landon)

Here are a few pictures from our Thanksgiving weekend: 

My boys :)

My love

We spent Thanksgiving day with the boys Great Aunt and Great Uncle in PA

Road trip with the bump

Oliver

Oliver's cheese face=priceless

 So grateful for my family (the cheese face continued...)

We went to dinner with the boys Grandparents the weekend after Thanksgiving. Also, the boys are holding hands all on their own. I love that they are such great friends!

Enjoying our last Thanksgiving as a family of four!

:)

Thanksgiving 2013

By the Number:

• Days until our next appointment:16
• Days until Christmas: 21
• Days until our wedding anniversary/New year's eve: 27
• Days until c-section: 70
• Total pounds gained:13

Note: My glucose test results came back from my appointment last week they were 99 which is in the "normal range." Thank goodness I passed!!!

What I love: Knowing that in just TEN weeks (or less) we will have three little boys.
Looking Forward To: Decorating for Christmas!