I haven't done nearly the number of posts I thought I'd be doing on this pregnancy, but much to my amazement, my friends that are mommies of one and one on the way were right! The days and weeks are just FLYING by!
(25 Weeks - Fall photo session by Monica Leigh: MM Leigh Photography)
The 2nd trimester was great! I pretty much ran after the Monkey throughout that entire 12 weeks. El and I also did some fun traveling. First to see my friends Robyn and Sarah in Florida for about a week and then to see my Sister in Kansas for a 4 day weekend. We also went as a family to New York City. All of these trips I fully intend on posting about, so please stay tuned and please don't give up on me. I just feel like on most days I'm going in circles and praying that at the end of the day the beds are made the sink is clean there is something to eat for dinner, The Hub has clean scrubs to wear tomorrow, and I can say I accomplished SOMETHING that day.
I'm starting to "list" all the things that need to be done before the arrival of Little Sticks and am starting to get a little overwhelmed, and A LOT excited! Most things will need to wait until after the new year, but with the Hub on a pretty rough couple of rotations in a row I know we must take our time and do what we can today and be okay with leaving the rest for tomorrow, or the next day, or even next week or month.
Here are a few belly pictures
20 Weeks
25 Weeks
How far along? 31 weeks
The 2nd trimester was great! I pretty much ran after the Monkey throughout that entire 12 weeks. El and I also did some fun traveling. First to see my friends Robyn and Sarah in Florida for about a week and then to see my Sister in Kansas for a 4 day weekend. We also went as a family to New York City. All of these trips I fully intend on posting about, so please stay tuned and please don't give up on me. I just feel like on most days I'm going in circles and praying that at the end of the day the beds are made the sink is clean there is something to eat for dinner, The Hub has clean scrubs to wear tomorrow, and I can say I accomplished SOMETHING that day.
I'm starting to "list" all the things that need to be done before the arrival of Little Sticks and am starting to get a little overwhelmed, and A LOT excited! Most things will need to wait until after the new year, but with the Hub on a pretty rough couple of rotations in a row I know we must take our time and do what we can today and be okay with leaving the rest for tomorrow, or the next day, or even next week or month.
It's been a lot harder for me this time around not knowing the gender of this baby because I am worried if it's a boy that he'll have to wear pink new born stuff, but I'm comforted when I pull out the box of preemee and newborn clothing from when El was tiny and remember that we deliberately bought things to be gender neutral. =) Good thinking us!
Here are a few belly pictures
30 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss:10 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yep (Thank you Katie, I'd be naked without your super cute tops!)
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Not so great. My dreams are still NUTS and the heart burn is KILLER!!!
Working out? I picked up The Perfect Pregnancy Workout: Vol 1 and it's actually pretty good.
Working out? I picked up The Perfect Pregnancy Workout: Vol 1 and it's actually pretty good.
Best moment this week: I have 2: One hearing Little Stick's heart beat on Tuesday and two When El woke up yesterday morning she pointed at my belly and said "baby" and blew Little Sticks a kiss.
Movement: ALL THE TIME!!! And he/she gets the hiccups like you wouldn't believe!!!
Food cravings: Japanese Hibachi food, Red Robyn bottomless fries, and root beer floats! Mmmmmmmm!!!!
Gender: Not finding out!!
Labor Signs: Nope (unless you count Braxton Hicks contractions which I've had in both pregnancies from the 2nd trimester through to the end).
Belly Button in or out? OUT
What I miss: Sushi and sleep
What I am looking forward to: Christmas! (I know this is a little late.)
Weekly Wisdom: Sleep when you can!
Milestones: I have my "shelf" back! Most often used as a plate or cup holder while kicking back on the couch, this belly comes in pretty handy! =)
Til Next Time,
Bon Voyage!
2 comments:
LOVE this post! Your belly is so sweet and I love hearing how everything is going. I wish I knew the gender so I could start crafting early!!! I vote next time you find out! LOL!
such cute belly pics. Your cravings sound like mine, but I have no excuse:) miss you!
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