9 Weeks and Counting

We're reaching the home stretch. Over 3/4 done as my Dr told me last appointment. I think I forgot to post the last belly pic, so here's my 30 week one. I had a bad cold so I look a little like Rudolph in it but you can still see the belly! I haven't talked much about this pregnancy. Minus the different cravings, it's gone pretty similar to the last one. I'm just bigger this time and maybe a bit more tired. Staying awake past 9 is a struggle! As far as the baby goes, she's very healthy and it's going smoothly. I am getting to the ready to be done point. So glad the Holidays will be distracting me for the last month.

In other news, we have a baby name! And a sign to go with it. 

Baby Kensi (if you can't read it)
The room is almost complete. Just need a few more finishing touches and we'll be good to go.

Belly 20 Weeks

 Here's the latest belly pic! I'm 21 weeks today. (T minus 1 week and 1 day to the ultrasound!!) Sienna didn't get in these pictures but she sure knows there's a baby in Mommy's tummy. She loves giving my belly kisses and hugs while saying, "I love you baby! Sooo much!" I hope she keeps saying that once this baby is here.

Belly

I'm not sure I even want to do these this time around, but I am...for now. The belly has already really popped. I was comparing it to pictures last time and yikes! This is me from last time at 20 weeks. I think we've surpassed that. Here we are at 16 weeks this time.

Tickles for the baby.

We'll work on getting my head next time.

Sienna is starting to get it. You can ask her where the baby is and she'll say in Mama's belly. She is also understanding that something is going on and she is determined to be attached at Mama's hip so she doesn't miss out. She wants Mama for everything and won't let anyone else substitute. We're hoping it's a phase that doesn't last too long. She's got 6 months to get out of it! 

38 Weeks

Belly update!





2 weeks left. I can't believe it! As much as I am sooooo ready to be done, the actual thought of holding my little girl in my arms is still unreal to me. Probably won't be until I'm actually doing it.

Baby facts for the week:
She's officially full term and could come at any time.
Dr estimated her to be in the 6-7 lb range right now.
I have made no progress towards her coming out.
Dr also said I will probably go late - no updating your baby pool entries!!

Stay tuned for the latest. No idea how quickly I can get a blog post up once she's here. I'm sure Justin will be sending texts/emails/FB updates as soon as I give him the ok.

34 Weeks

Belly bump update! I can’t say I’m overly excited about putting belly pics up as I am getting so big, but I know I like seeing other peoples so here you all go.

Baby facts for week 34:
Weights: 4 3/4 lbs (compared to a Cantaloupe)
18 inches long
Starting to get more baby fat and smoother skin
She moves all the time and loves kicking under my ribs. If you see me pressing on my right side, I’m trying to keep her from doing that.

2 more weeks and we’re in the safe zone! Hard to think she could actually come then, but I’m ready. I’m sure it’ll still be another 6 or 7  until we actually see her…

28 Weeks

Updated belly pic. All I can say is it's def getting big!



Facts about the baby now:
She's 14.8 inches long (about??)
She weights 2.25 lbs
Her eyes have lashes and she can blink her eye lids.
She moves around a lot and has started giving hard kicks.
Her heartbeat was strong at 141.

Also good news is I passed my gestational diabetes test! Very glad to hear that since I couldn't imagine cutting the sweets. Of course this didn't happen without a little drama. After I drank the drink they give you I started to not feel well. I thought it was from the fizz and having to drink it so fast, but then I started to get really dizzy. Ended up almost passing out. The nurse had me lie down and put ice packs on my neck and forehead. I laid that way for the reminder of the appointment. I swear I have never heard of anyone else having this problem but everyone there reassured me it happens to lots of women. Still felt a little silly but nothing I could really do. Just glad I passed and baby is healthy!

24 Week Bump

Here's the updated bump pic. It's popped out quite a bit since last time. (4 weeks ago)



Close up...too close? :)


And my boys just because they are cute!

And it’s a…

I should've know those Chinese Charts never fail...It's a girl! I can still hardly believe it. I have to keep repeating it over and over to myself. :) I am VERY excited though. I have always wanted a girl. I asked the tech how sure she was and she said you can never be 100% sure but if it her she would buy pink. She was already being shy and stubborn. Every time we’d try to look at the face she’d cover it up with her hands. Then she did the same thing when we tried to look at her heart. Now the fun task of name picking comes. I have n0 names on the list right now so this could be quite the challenge.

Here's a couple pics!

   

 

Also more belly pics as requested. Just to compare, this is me at 8 weeks.

And this is in the same shirt. It's starting to pop!

Meet Baby J

Well cyber world, I'd like you to meet my baby. Baby J. Still feels so weird to me to even say that or to think that lil guy/girl is growing and moving all around inside of me! Ahhh! I'm 12 weeks pregnant and due Aug 14th. Been feeling pretty good lately. The first couple months were filled with nausea, sleepiness, and I'm not gonna lie, it wasn't very fun. But we're over the hump and ready to look forward and enjoy what is coming.

We had our first ultrasound today. I can't even describe how cool it was to see him (we're going to call it a him for now because that is what I am feeling) punching his arms, kicking his legs, arching his back. She let us listen to the heartbeat again (139 bpm) and also showed colors of red and blue that show the blood flowing through the body and brain. She even saw a little bit a fluid that was sitting in his stomach. I was in awe the whole time and couldn't stop smiling.

I think that's the details for now! Many more stories to share soon I'm sure. Thanks to everyone who had to keep my secret for so long and for all the support while I whined about my misery. :) It was much appreciated!

My fave pic from the ultrasound. Such tiny feet!


A belly pic has already been requested so here you go! Little bump showing, mostly just looks like fat. :)