{bump two} 36 weeks

Mom :: +32lbs // Baby :: over 18.5inches & 6lb {a head of lettuce!}

Baby is shedding his vernix caseosa {teeny little hairs} and packing on the pounds!
28 days til Due Date!

This past week has been pretty great! I was actually able to get a couple of good night's sleep and, wow, does that make a huge difference! I've had several days of feeling awesome and energized and it's been a very welcome change. I've been able to get some cleaning and organizing done around the house which makes a nesting mama's heart happy. 

The highlight of the week, though, was definitely our 36 weeks appointment {on Friday}! Ziggy boy cooperated for the first time in his 36 weeks and is now HEAD DOWN! The ultrasound tech mentioned it immediately not knowing he had been breech and I burst into tears of relief. It totally caught her off guard and was like "had a known that was such a big deal I would have made a more dramatic announcement." It was pretty great. 

Ziggy is currently measuring at 7lb 2oz, which is LARGE. That would put him somewhere around 9lbs at my due date. Of course, these ultrasound's aren't exact and we were told the later you are in pregnancy the less accurate the measurements get and that typically there is a 1-2 pound cushion you have to consider. So while we know this guy is going to big, I am hoping he's not too big to push out. 

Our appointment wasn't without drama of course. I swear every time we go in there's something outside the ordinary. Thankfully it hasn't ever been anything super serious but I would just love to go in hear all is perfect and then leave. After our ultrasound the tech informed my doctor that Ziggy's heart rate was pretty low, and so they ordered a Non-Stress Test. Thankfully, Ziggy passed that just fine but it was 30 minutes of wondering what was wrong and what would happen if he didn't pass. 

At our appointment I was also able to talk over some of my Birth Hopes with my doctor and feel so much better about everything after having done so. It's really great to see how much progress my doctor and our hospital have made over the past 3.5 years to be more geared toward a mama's wishes. 

Other than that, the past week has been about chipping away some stuff around the house, trying to feel good and waiting for the big day! I can't believe how close we are! 

The past 30 weeks! 

36 weeks with Kenley.

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And congrats to Danielle who won the custom tumbler giveaway! I'll be sending you an email lady! 

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{bump two} 35 weeks

Mom :: +32lbs // Baby :: over 18inches & 5.25lb {a honeydew!}

Most of baby's basic development is now complete and he'll spend the next few weeks just putting on weight!
35 days til Due Date!

I'm not going to lie, I feel like I have been pregnant for an eternity. Everyone who has had a second baby warned me that the the second pregnancy flies by in the blink of an eye and that definitely has not been my experience. It's definitely been different than first, but feels like it is just inching along. Yet, somehow, I am still in disbelief that I'm nearing the end and this baby boy will be joining us sometime in the next month-ish.

The symptoms are still pretty much the same - no sleep, extreme heartburn, head-to-toe discomfort. It's not pretty and I feel like crap most of the day every day. BUT, I know this will all be over soon and it will be worth every second. 

My OB appointment last week was pretty uneventful, it was just a quick one. Ziggy's heartbeat was nice and strong and I was measuring right at 34 weeks, which was unexpected since I've been measuring big the whole time. Unfortunately, my Dr. wasn't able to tell Zig's position. Based on where she could feel his feet and found the heartbeat she THINKS he is head down, but she wasn't able to find his head...so his position remains a question until our 36 weeks appointment coming up this Friday.

I am pretty sick of being pregnant at this point {am I allowed to say that?}, or at least sick of feeling crappy but I am getting SO EXCITED to meet my son! I still can't get over the fact that I am about to have a baby boy and as we finish up the last of baby prep I find myself getting more and more excited to see him and hold him! His room is officially done and that makes me so happy! I love it so much and often find myself just standing in the doorway daydreaming. It's all just crazy and surreal and emotional and I will likely be a big ol mess for the next 5 weeks!

35 weeks with Kenley.

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Congrats to my real life friend Katie P. who won the Madelyn Ashley T-Shirt giveaway! Leo is going to look ADORABLE in his Big Brother shirt! I'll be emailing you lady!

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{bump two} 34 weeks

Mom :: +31lbs // Baby :: appx. 18inches & 4.75lb {a canteloup!}

Baby's lungs and nervous system are continuing to mature and he is adding more and more fat making his skin nice and smooth!
42 days til Due Date!

 I'm not going to lie, this past week has been ROUGH. I'm smiling in those bump pics, but you can see the exhaustion in my eyes - at least I can. Kenley has been sick all week {finally feeling better} and a sick kiddo plus pregnancy insomnia has taken a huge toll on me. It doesn't matter if I go to bed at 7pm or 11pm, I can't sleep. No matter how tired I am. I can't sleep. It's a combo of not being able to get comfortable {literally no matter what I do}, feeling like I can't breathe {thanks  big baby}, horrible heartburn, Braxton Hicks, my mind racing about nothing and then the toddler calling for me anywhere from 5-10 times a night. I don't know if I've ever felt so exhausted and it's made me feel both sick and really blue. Saturday, with Jason home, I was able to nap on and off all day and then that night took a hot bubble bath with a couple drops of lavender before bed and was actually able to get some sleep and felt a lot better yesterday. I'm hoping to just chalk this up to a bad week and am praying it's not like this for 6 more weeks. 

Despite feeling like I was taking crazy pills, I was able to get some baby stuff done and even have a little fun too. I have been seeing my chiropractor once a week and it's been amazing. I don't know yet if Zigs has flipped {I have a regular OB appointment today and am hoping my doctor can tell his position} but even if he hasn't flipped the difference in my low back pain is worth every appointment. It's pretty remarkable the change and I am so grateful to take that complaint off what seems to be a long list. My hubby also gave me the green light on a prenatal massage which was also amazing, if only I could find a way to have one every day!

  

Super random, but I am the only one who will milk a blow out until the bitter end? I had my hair blown out for my Spinkle last Sunday and refused to wash my hair for daysssss. Even with no makeup and bags under your eyes you feel put together with pretty hair.

I mentioned last week, my mom and I visited the hospital where I will give birth to tour the birth center. I am so glad I decided to do this and am even more glad my mom decided to come with me {she loves hospitals and it allowed Jason to be home with Kenley}. I did have a bit of an embarrassing moment though...as our group walked into the lobby of the recovery floor a little girl who was probably 3 or 4 with long blonde hair came running down the hall wearing a Big Sister shirt yelling "Grandma! Grandma! I have a baby brother!" and then gave her grandma a giant hug, You guys, I couldn't hold it in. I sobbed. Like so much so, other people in the group noticed and my mom had to locate some tissues for me. But aside from making a fool out of myself it was great to get a refresher on everything and feel more comfortable about where I'll be on the big day. PLUS, our nurse spent a decent amount of time walking us through exactly where to park and exactly the door to enter, Jason and I somehow messed this up last time and I ended up having contractions in some basement corridor nowhere near the birth center and had to get directions from a cop. And naturally, my mom and I had to rehash the details of the tour over dinner and drinks. 

  

I've been using the little energy I have to pick away at some of those remaining to do list items and am feeling more and more ready for this baby every day. Even though I feel pretty miserable and cannot wait to meet this little guy {and get him the heck out}, I am trying super hard to savor these last weeks as this is likely the last time I'll be pregnant. It's truly a miracle and I am so grateful to be able to experience this a second time. Every pain and sleepless night is absolutely worth it. 

30 weeks in the making....

34 weeks with Kenley.

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One more thing! I'm so late on this and am so sorry but congrats to Stephanie F. who won a set of four 11x 14 canvases from Saint and Sailor Studios! Check your email girl! 

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{bump two} 32 & 33 weeks

Mom :: +30lbs // Baby :: appx. 17inches & 4lb {a pineapple!}

Baby's bones are hardening and he is losing that alien look and looking more like a newborn!
49 days til Due Date!

So I totally dropped the ball on a 32 week update and today I am officially 33 weeks, so a joint update is happening today.

The past two weeks have been filled with a rollercoaster of highs and lows, not just with me and baby but with friends and family as well. Needless to say, my emotions were EVERYWHERE. It's hard enough dealing with everyday life and a whirlwind of hormones but throw in some extra life stuff and it turns a preggo into a serious hot mess. Not all bad, there were some great things too! But I was just everywhere. 

I have been able to get a lot of little baby related things done and checked off the list which feels really good. It wasn't anything major but those teeny things really add up, as I shared on Tuesday with my baby to do list. It's getting short!!! I'm anxious for my Sprinkle this weekend because I feel like after that it's no holds bar on baby prep and I can really get myself ready! 

We had our 32 week appointment on the 2nd and got to see Ziggy on an ultrasound. I always get so excited and so nervous to have an ultrasound. We were happy to see that Ziggy is still growing strong and this cord issue seems to be a non-issue, although I will say it's a little unsettling to hear that baby is already measuring 5 lbs with 2 months left to go. At the average rate of growth that puts him at around 9lbs at my due date. Of course this is just an estimate and we have no way of knowing when he'll arrive or if he'll continue to grow at this rate but I'm praying for a big healthy baby that isn't too big to push out! 

In addition to his sheer size, Ziggy is also breech. Hearing the "B" word is something I've been dreading and fearing from the start. A C-Section is something that I really, really, really want to avoid - not because I think they are bad, I know they are routine and know tons of friends who have had them - but because I am terrified of surgery. I'm a wimp. And for me, getting cut open is about as scary as it gets. So, while I still have some time I am trying to be proactive and do what I can to try and get this guy into the head down position. I've been implementing some of the tips on spinningbabies.com and have started weekly appointments with my chiropractor who is certified in the Webster Technique. I will see my doctor again at 34 weeks and will have another ultrasound at 36 weeks. If Ziggy is still breech at 36 weeks we will look into having a version done. And if after all of that this guy is still being a stinker, we will likely have to schedule a C word for 39 weeks. 

And if the size and position weren't enough, this little big boy would not show his face. He just refused to turn towards the wand thing and as a result this was the single photo we got of our son at 32 weeks. 

Lord help me with this one, he is going to keep us on our toes!

I have also been experiencing quite a bit of labor-like symptoms. I've been super nauseas, haven't had an appetite, cramping, stomach tightening, etc. The cramping and tightening is super random and irregular and not really painful just uncomfortable. I talked to one of the nurses this week because I was getting a little concerned but she calmed my nerves and suggested just laying down for an hour or so when this happens and timing/tracking the tummy tightening as well as baby movements. At this point, it's nothing more than just late pregnancy uncomfortableness.

My next appointment is coming up on the 21st, we won't have an ultrasound but I am anxious to get myself and this little guy checked out because time is really ticking at this point!

T minus 7ish weeks!

32 weeks & 33 weeks with Kenley. 

 

{bump two} 31 weeks

Mom :: +27.6lbs // Baby :: appx. 16inches & 3.33lb {a coconut!}

Baby is can turn his head side-to-side and his arms, legs and body are starting to plump up!
63 days til Due Date!

My due date is TWO MONTHS from today! I am feeling like I've been pregnant FOREVER and it seems like it was a lifetime ago that I found out. But, I also know once Ziggy is here, I'll look back and think "wow, did that fly!" I know the final weeks tend to creep but it feels like my baby boy is coming quick! Everyone seems to think he's coming early, which he might, but I'm trying not to think about that because it's very possible this one will be late just like his big sissy and come late.

Speaking of sissy, this little girl is getting so excited! She asks me several times a day when Ziggy is going to "pop" out and then goes on about how cute he will be and how tiny and how she can't wait to kiss is head and tell him happy birthday. It's the cutest and makes my heart swell. I don't even want to know what kind of mess I'll be when my babies meet for the first time, but I can't wait! Because she's been asking so often when he's coming, I decided to do a little project with her and make a countdown to Ziggy's due date.

I explained to her that this day was just a guess, so now she always says, "he might come before our countdown or maybe after or he might come in the middle of the night when it's dark. Silly Ziggy."

Like most weeks lately, this last one has been a bit of a rollercoaster. I am feeling the effects of late pregnancy in a big way. I am trying really hard to love and appreciate the journey and embrace these last days as this is most likely the last time I will be pregnant, so my emotions are everywhere. As many things as I love about being pregnant, there are also those not-so-fun things that come with it too, and at this point I am just so so so excited to meet my little man. Basically, I am ready to be done but will continue to do my best to enjoy these last two months.

The highlight of the past week was definitely my first sprinkle over the weekend!!! It was so much stinkin' fun and I can't wait to share all the details with you tomorrow!

31 weeks with Kenley.

{didn't have a picture that week I guess}

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AND, congratulations to Jessica Wells who won my Vintage Sports Painting giveaway from Dull & Boring!
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{bump two} 30 weeks

Baby :: appx. 15.7inches & 3lb {a large cabbage!}

Baby is surrounded by a pint of amniotic fluid, but that will go down as he grows bigger and bigger!
70 days til Due Date!

Hello from sunny Scottsdale! Our babymoon has officially come to an end {sad face} but Kenley and I are still here basking in the sun and spending quality time with each other and my mom {it doesn't get much better than that} for a few more days. I'm excited to share what we did while Jason was here {tomorrow} but first, let's have a look at this pregnancy during week 30! Shall we?

Size of the baby?  
TheBump and Baby Center say somewhere around the size of a head of cabbage or a cucumber...but this baby is definitely bigger than that. At our last appointment, Ziggy was measuring 2w and 1d big! I'm anxious for our next ultrasound {on the 2nd} to see if he's still as large and in charge. 

Total Weight Gain/Loss? 
I am on vacation and definitely not weighing myself while I'm here! Last time I checked, I had gained 25 pounds but my weight seems to be fluctuating quite a bit - so who really knows!

Maternity Clothes?  
This week I am living in my maternity swimsuit {same one I had with Kenley} and non-maternity cotton dresses {also, already in my wardrobe} which has been an awesome break from maternity jeans! 

Stretch marks?  
Nope. None to be found so far! Hallelujah! 

Best Moments? 
Spending the week with my little family in Arizona! It's been so fun having that quality time and a break from regular life. Definitely refreshing and much needed before welcoming a new family member!

Movement? 

Ziggy is still a ninja. The movements seem to be either tiny little hand or feet flutters or giant rolling all over the place movements. The big ones are getting more painful and uncomfortable but feeling this little guy move is always reassuring, special and truly amazing so I welcome it.

Food Cravings? 
No real cravings at this point. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? 
Not really, though I absolutely cannot eat chicken.

What I miss?  
Not being huge. I've reached that point where I am pretty uncomfortable most of the time. I miss this days where my clothes fit normal and getting comfortable in bed took less than 10 minutes. I love having the experience of growing my baby boy, but I'm ready to have this little one on the outside and get back to this body being mine again.

Nausea/Vomiting?  
Only time I'm feeling nauseous lately is if I go too long without eating or don't drink enough water.

Symptoms? 
Major belly skin stretching! It's so itchy, no matter how much lotion or belly butter I put on. Baby is also very heavy and feels low so I'm feeling a lot of pressure. And, per usual, my lower back is an ongoing complaint.

Labor signs? 
No labor signs yet! I have been having some very mild cramping way down low and some of those fun shooting pains that go straight through the hoohah. Whether that means anything or not, I don't know but I can definitely tell we are reaching the final stretch.

Gender? 
BABY BOY. 

Belly Button In or Out?
The button is still in, but it's super shallow.  

Wedding rings On or Off?  
Rings are on and still fitting normally. My fingers seems to swell quite a bit when I exercise and when I'm laying down for bed - so I've been taking my rings off to workout and to sleep.

Sleep? 
What's that? Sleep has been a total struggle fest lately. Getting comfortable is nearly impossible and I'm up quite a bit to use the potty. Plus, my mind is on overdrive. I'm constantly thinking about all things baby and it's hard to turn it off. I actually have been using a childbirth hypnosis I found on youtube some nights to help me relax and clear my mind - which has actually been helping!

What I'm looking forward to?  
My Sprinkles!!!! I have two coming up in the next couple of weeks and am SO EXCITED! Both invites have arrived and from what I can tell my besties are putting together some really great celebrations for my and Ziggy. It just means so much to me and I can't wait to see all of my friends and family and celebrate my baby boy!

  

Can I also just say how crazy it is to officially be in the 30's??? Ziggy will be here some time in the next 10ish weeks and the literally blows my mind! I am getting SO excited to meet him!

weeks 10, 20 30!

30 weeks with Kenley.

{bump two} 29 weeks

Mom :: +24lbs // Baby :: appx. 15inches & 2.5lb {a butternut squash!} though we now know our baby boy is already bigger than this!

Baby lungs and muscles are continuing to mature and his head is getting bigger to make room for his developing brain!
77 days til Due Date!

As you read this me and my little family are at the airport about to hop on a plane! IT'S BABYMOON TIME! I am so excited to get out of the cold and have some quality time with my most favorite people! Scottsdale was super chilly to start off the year so I've been stalking the weather like a psychopath and Mother Nature listened to my prayers! Looks like we are going to have some great weather and this mama can FINALLY get some color on this dry, cracked, winter white skin of mine! HOLLER! 

Week 29 has been kind of an emotional one. Monday, I had my 28 week OB appointment and got the routine Tdap shot for whooping cough and it did not sit well with me. I can't for the life of me remember if I refused this with Kenley or if it just didn't effect me last time, but this time it totally knocked me on my booty. I was one of the lucky few to experience all of the "mild" side effects and spent all day Monday throwing up, achy, with chills, no appetite, headache, possibly a fever {never checked} or in other words MISERABLE. Thankfully it only lasted a day - but then I've had sort of the post-flu-hangover feeling where you're just run down after feeling so awful.

On top of that weirdness, I've been SO emotional. We're talking crying at the drop of a hat - sometimes for no reason, sometimes for a small reason and sometimes for reasons I'm likely just making up in my head. Let's just say after the past week I am ready to get the heck away from real life for a bit and relax. This vacation could not be coming at a better time!

Other than feeling like crap and crying, no real baby related stuff has really happened this week - no cravings, no aversions, no new purchases, rings still fit, belly button is still in, no stretch marks, sleeping is still rough and this little man is VERY active! I imagine that post-vacation I will be full on baby mode with 2 sprinkles, maternity photos, appointments every other week AND less than 2 months til baby. So I am off to relax, enjoy, savor, tan, and sleep so that I am refreshed and ready to get ready for this baby when I return!

Happy Monday my friends! 

29 weeks with Kenley.

 

{bump two} 28 weeks

Mom :: +26lbs // Baby :: appx. 14.8inches & almost 2.25lb {a large eggplant!}

Baby is blinking his eyes {which have eyelashes!} and might be able to see light filtering through my belly!
84 days til Due Date!

I am on CLOUD 9 on this Monday morning! This past weekend was incredible! As if the Broncos winning the Super Bowl and Beyonce announcing a tour {see ya on May 23rd B!} wasn't enough, on Friday afternoon Jason, Kenley and I got to see our baby boy at an ultrasound appointment. When we had our in-depth ultrasound back in December to rule out any heart issues, they found something weird with the way the umbilical cord is attaching to the placenta that they wanted to keep an eye on later in pregnancy as I guess it can result in baby not gaining enough weight. I am extremely happy and relieved to report that we have no issues there {at least for now}. In fact, quite the opposite, I was exactly 28 weeks at the appointment on Friday and Ziggy is measuring at 30 weeks & 1 day. Looks like a big boy is in my future, which I kind of new was coming - Jason is 6'4 and my dad and brother are both 6'5, this kid is destined to be a hooper. We also got to hear his strong heartbeat and see his adorable little face.

It's so crazy that the third trimester is here! It feels like I found out I was pregnant forever ago and at the same feels like it's all going so fast. I have a feeling the next two months are going to fly by with all the fun things we have planned {1 week until our babymoon!} and then all of a sudden it's going to be baby month! I am starting to get really anxious to meet this baby boy. I seriously spent most of Friday night staring at that ultrasound photo and getting so excited about meeting my little man. Plus, I've had a couple of friends have babies in the past couple of weeks so it makes me all sorts of happy that it'll soon be me!

Besides the appointment and welcoming the third trimester with open arms, this week has been pretty good. I've been wiped out from from our Colorado trip and am feeling more and more uncomfortable with this big boy taking over my body, but truly, I can't complain. I feel so very blessed. Sleep, however, is definitely becoming an issue, I am having such a hard time getting comfortable and with at least 3 potty breaks every night it seems I'm spending the whole night trying to position all my pillows and find a way to fall asleep.

I have my 28 week appointment with my OB this morning and am hoping I get nothing but good news and then hope to get a couple other little baby things checked off the list before we leave town next week. It's getting real people!


The past 20 weeks...

...and 28 weeks with Kenley.

{bump two} 27 weeks

Baby :: appx. 14.5inches & almost 2lb {a head of cauliflower!}

Baby is sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes and maybe even sucking his fingers!
91 days til Due Date!

See that photo up there? That is what a whirlwind vacation, 4 different beds in 4 nights, 14 hours in a car and 5 hours of sleep looks like. #exhausted

Aside from growing bigger and more uncomfortable by the day, not a whole lot of baby related stuff went down this past week. We just got back from Colorado, so last week was all about family and celebrating my cousin's wedding and grandpa's 90th birthday. It was an incredible weekend and a perfect break from the major baby brain I've had lately. 

It is pretty crazy though, how I am feeling now. My body seems to know the third trimester is looming and has decided to hop into it a little early. I don't feel like my belly looks that huge but it feels enormous. Ziggy's movements are getting bigger and more painful, I am getting more and more out of breath and am just starting to get overall uncomfortable.

But seriously, pants are the worst. I try and wear them as little as possible. It should be an interesting 3 months if I am already feeling this way. Yikes!

Since I am tired and recovering from our vacay and all the weekend's festivities, you get the quick and easy kind of bump update today (4 days late because I was 27 weeks as of this past Friday).

Size of the baby?  
ALMOST 2 POUNDS! That is crazy to me! That seems so legit. 

Total Weight Gain/Loss?  
I'm not weighing myself this week. I just don't wanna. haha!

Maternity Clothes?  
I'm pretty much living in sweats lately but when I do force myself to wear pants, they are my maternity jeans and when I have to look nice I am wearing maternity dresses. Still on the hunt for some Sprinkle outfits, I think I'm getting close though.

Stretch marks?  
Nope. None to be found so far! Hallelujah! 

Best Moments?  
Seeing my ENTIRE family over the weekend. Both my dad's side and my mom's side were in Colorado {dad's side for cousin's wedding, mom's side for grandpa's birthday} and it was so much fun to spend time with everyone! 

Movement? 

SO MUCH MOVEMENT. I was telling Jason that I wish I had ultrasound equipment so I could see what the heck he is doing in there. I'm pretty sure I can tell now whether the movements are hands or feet and I feel pretty confident he is head down as of now but these giant movements...I'd love to know what kind of cardio kickboxing moves he's practicing in there.

Food Cravings?  
Not really having any cravings and nothing really ever sounds good. I almost wish I was craving something just to help me make a decision on what to eat.

Anything making you queasy or sick? 
Not really. I'm still not feeling chicken but other than that, everything is sitting fine.

What I miss?  
I have definitely missed a glass of wine here and there but overall haven't missed alcohol too much, except for this weekend when my entire family was enjoying cocktails and getting rowdy. Although, I must say, my cousin's wedding is the most fun I've had pregnant at a wedding {and it was my 7th one}.  I also miss walking 5 feet without getting winded. 

Nausea/Vomiting?  
As long as I don't go too long without eating, the nausea is non-existent. For now.

Symptoms? 
Big belly. Achy muscles. Some round ligament stretching. Pressure down below. Leaky boobies.

Labor signs?  
No labor signs yet {keep cooking Ziggy} but he definitely feels low and at times I feel like he's going to drop right out.

Gender? 
BABY BOY. 

Belly Button In or Out?
The button is still in, but it's getting shallow.  

Wedding rings On or Off?  
Rings are on and still fitting normally. My fingers have been swelling a bit when I workout, so I have to take them off then but other than that we're good.

Sleep?  
Sleep is getting harder. I'm just so uncomfortable and since I can't lay on my back or my tummy it doesn't leave me a whole lot of options in terms of finding a comfortable position. And then of course there's the bathroom breaks.

What I'm looking forward to?  
Our babymoon!!! We leave 2 weeks from today and I CANNOT STINKIN' WAIT!!! I also have a doctor's appointment and ultrasound coming up, so I am looking forward to seeing my little boy. 

27 weeks with Kenley.