Thirty Two Weeks

How far along?: 32 weeks...not much further to go!

Baby is the size of a: I think he/she is about 4lbs now, but it wouldn't surprise me if this baby was a tiny little one!

The Bump: I see little hands and feet bulge out of it about every night now...high fives will have to do until I get to kiss this sweet baby's face!

Symptoms: Heartburn like nobody's business. Exhausted. So grateful I can carry this baby but it definitely is hard work!

Food Cravings: Ice cold popsicles. It's hot!

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Nope!

Sleep: The struggle is real! I toss and turn and just when I'm about to fall asleep, baby wakes up and wants to play in my belly!

What I miss: Being able to breathe and talk at the same time.

Weddings Rings On or Off: On

Any Names Picked Out Yet: :)

Movement: This kid is fierce!

Maternity Clothes: I don't know how pregnant women get by without them.

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks and baby is head down! Now it's just a matter of time!

Best Moment of the Week: Brett's done with school now, so we've been able to enjoy lots of family time! Whether it be swimming, working in the yard, or just eating together, it's been so wonderful spending time together!

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Spending time with friends this weekend! 

Thirty Weeks!!

How far along?: 30 weeks (when did this happen!?)

Baby is the size of a: cucumber? aka Just shy of 16 inches long! Weighs in around 3lbs!

The Bump: Bump? More like a mountain. But makes for a great hill for Levi's trucks, apparently!

Symptoms: Just feeling huge! 

Food Cravings: I've reached the point where I have to eat a lot of small meals, otherwise I get indigestion and a little acid reflux. In fact the other night the pain got so bad, I started wondering if there's something possibly going on with my gallbladder!? Needless to say, stomach's a little squished these days!

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Nope!

Sleep: I still toss and turn, but I'm usually tired enough to fall back asleep right away

What I miss: Having energy! There's so much I want to do, especially with this nice weather, but I wear out quickly.

Weddings Rings On or Off: On

Any Names Picked Out Yet: I think we've made progress!!

Movement: I have a little acrobat in my belly :)

Maternity Clothes: They're a saving grace, but...I don't know. I'm just not enjoying them like I did with my first pregnancy. Although recently I got a few maxi dresses and skirts and those have been wonderful!

Labor Signs: The never ending Braxton Hicks

Best Moment of the Week: We bought a mini van :) I can't believe we grew up so fast! I'll miss driving my sporty little car but I'm so happy with the van we chose and am excited to make new memories in it, driving around as a family of four.

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Brett's done with school this week! It will be so nice to have him home. Then this weekend, my sweet Levi turns 2!! I'm excited to celebrate with family and enjoy our weekend with him. He's such a trip these days.

Twenty Six Weeks

How far along?: 26 weeks...last week in the 2nd trimester!!

Baby is the size of a: about 14 inches long and weighs about 2lbs! That's why I can hardly breathe!

The Bump: I look like I swallowed a basketball

Symptoms: back and hip pain, braxton hicks, and dare I say, a little "on edge" ;)

Food Cravings: Popsicles, poptarts, and everything else that's edible. I can't stop, I won't stop!

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: just the constant bending down to pick something up and standing back up that is required of a mom of a toddler. it's exhausting

Sleep: I have been going to bed shortly after I put Levi down, waking up when he wakes up, and napping when he naps. EXHAUSTED.

What I miss: sleeping on my belly

Weddings Rings On or Off: on

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Really haven't even talked about it much! We've been so busy!

Movement: Pretty active! In the last week my belly has started going crazy! It's my favorite part of pregnancy!

Maternity Clothes: Yes. But I tell ya, I don't know if it's the clothes or just the stage of life with Levi, but nothing seems to fit well, and everything is irritating! (I told you I've been on edge!)

Labor Signs: Just Braxton Hicks

Best Moment of the Week: You mean month?? ha Yes I've been a bit M.I.A. with Levi having bronchitis and me being sick. But anyway, I'd say getting back in the groove has been so good. This year has been insane and emotional with losing Brett's mom and all that goes with losing a loved one...It's nice that the weather is improving and we've been able to find some delight in our new normal

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Going to the zoo this week to kick off the season :) And having Brett home for the summer! Just 5 more weeks! It can't come soon enough!

Twenty Two Weeks

How far along?: 22 weeks (a week late) ...I'm droppin the ball here!

Baby is the size of a: spaghetti squash...and almost 1 pound! no wonder I feel huge this week!

The Bump: stretching and growing and making my belly button pop...already!

Symptoms: back and hip pain...seriously folks, I walk like an old lady!

Food Cravings: I feel like I'm starting to feel full now that the baby has made less room for my stomach...but if you set 5 steaks in front of me right now, there wouldn't be much left come bed time!

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: no way! this is the fun stage of pregnancy!

Sleep: actually sleeping a little better! still toss and turn, but I must be getting used to it

What I miss: Not much at this point. But while on vacation this last week, I would have given my right arm for a frozen margarita! 

Weddings Rings On or Off: on

Any Names Picked Out Yet: We are making some progress! But nothing set in stone. I have a feeling with this baby, we won't "officially" choose something until Baby is here!

Movement: Belly's moving! My mom and sister have been able to feel him/her!

Maternity Clothes: Pretty much all I'm sporting this days.

Labor Signs: Just Braxton Hicks

Best Moment of the Week: Spending time on the beach with my family. Brett and I managed to sneak a little date night in, we got to play with Levi in the pool, and Brett gave me some poolside time while he stayed inside while Levi napped! It was nice having some quiet time in the sun, interrupted by some sweet kicks and rolls by the babe!

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Having my taxes done! (Wow I'm pathetic!) But it's so nice having them done, I feel like I can enjoy time at home so much more.

Twenty Weeks...halfway there!

How far along?: 20 weeks (a week late)

Baby is the size of a: banana

The Bump: loud and proud!

Symptoms: back and hip pain

Food Cravings: still, all of it. it's insane

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: nope!

Sleep: i typically wake up around 1:30 then toss and turn until the morning. not the funnest.

What I miss: nothing, really. i really like being pregnant once the throwing up subsides!

Weddings Rings On or Off: on

Any Names Picked Out Yet: boys names are hard!!

Movement: sweet little love taps all day long, but nothing insane. it's fun watching my belly move a little here and there!

Maternity Clothes: i'd be screwed without them!

Labor Signs: braxton hicks already!

Best Moment of the Week: seeing our sweet baby on the ultrasound! we laughed because Levi was so active and difficult to measure during his anatomy scan...this baby just chilled and completely cooperated! what a lovie! Also, Levi has been fascinated with my belly lately, giving it hugs and kisses, then he lifts up his shirt and puffs his belly out. Makes my mama heart so full. I pray daily these two would become best friends.

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: warmer weather!!! 

21 Months

My boy is just 3 months away from being 2! My heart can't even handle it! I LOVE this age and soooo look forward to the next stage as well, but I'm pretty sure I just delivered this little one yesterday, so it seems impossible that he could have grown up this fast!

You guys, he is a HOOT. I don't know if it's his facial expressions, his laugh, his stance, or a combination of it all, but you really can't be around this kid long without laughing at something. He scrunches his nose up and purses his lips, while standing tall with his belly hanging out of his shirt at least an hour a day. I just sit there and watch him sometimes, soaking him all in. He is just too much.

• He is all into fake sneezing. His "achoo" is rather silent so you need to listen up if you're gonna catch it!
• Levi "baa's" like a sheep, and affectionately refers to dogs and horses as "gwo" Albeit nonsense, it's consistent and I know what he means :)
• While he's still going through a picky eater phase (hopefully it's just a phase!), he still loves food. One day I heated up a plate of leftovers and brought them to the living room to eat while Levi was playing with his toys. When I sat down, he ran to the kitchen. Before I know it, he came back with a spoon in his hand, and walked right over to my plate and helped himself. I was dying.
• He started saying so much these last few months, although the last couple of weeks he has laid off a lot. But he's been able to say things like "hank ew," "alb ew" (love you,) "doggy," "ok," "huh?" occasional "mama & dada" (especially when he's whining,) guitar, gar (grape), and his all time favorite, "car." Everything on God's green earth is a car to this little dude. Bless.
• We're still going through the "I hate babies" phase. It's an uphill battle, but his fits around little ones have shrunk in intensity and length, so I'm gonna chalk that up as a win. I still fear a little for this new little one, though, and pray for a hedge of protection from the jealousy of the older brother. Poor babe's gonna need it.
• Levi is a determined little boy. He knows what he wants and doesn't know how to say it (awful combination.) Disciplining him has been a humbling experience because all my years of "I would just do this if my kid did that" has failed us and sometimes we wonder if we're doing it right. That being said, we've also seen a look of "uh oh" and even a little remorse when he's being disciplined, so I *think* we're heading the right direction. I was a really good parent about 3 years ago :) and now I feel a little clueless sometimes, but we pray a lot and beg God to work in Levi in spite of our best efforts so we are just trusting He will do just that :)
• That being said, this boy is SUCH a sweetheart. Levi is a snuggler and loves giving hugs and kisses. He'll be in the middle of playing when he will stop everything he's doing, run over, and rest his head on my shoulder. Just for the sake of being lovely. He thinks it's cool when I sing along to Daniel Tiger and loves to dance to music, taking the time to clap for himself when he is done. While he still has a long way to go when it comes to sharing, he does take the time to bring toys to little ones (once he's done throwing a fit) and is very gentle and sweet with them.
• My favorite thing these days is when I ask, "Where's the baby?" He stretches out both arms and rubs his hands on my belly. Be still my heart.

Have I mentioned I'm so grateful for this boy? :) Levi you are my joy and you make my world sweeter. I love you to the moon and back, Hammy!

Eighteen Weeks

Pic taken at 19+2...we've been busy!

How far along?: 18 weeks

Baby is the size of a: about 6 inches head to rump :) see, I can google :)

The Bump: is starting to bump into things.

Symptoms: really not throwing up anymore, with the exception of one or two times. halleljuah!

Food Cravings: seriously folks, this babe is a hungry one! I can't seem to eat enough

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: nope!

Sleep: starting to be more comfortable sleeping on my sides, but I can't wait until I can be a belly/back sleeper again!

What I miss: nothing, really.

Weddings Rings On or Off: on

Any Names Picked Out Yet: names are so tough. when I write out the ones I like, I want all of them. I'm just gonna need to have like 8 kids so that I can use up all my names!

Movement: you know it! over all, not as active as Levi (yet) Perhaps I have a mellow little babe growing in there?? Sounds blissful!

Maternity Clothes: Yes, and let me just say a quick thanks to all those who loaned me clothes last time! You clearly carried me through because I really don't have much. I'm trying to hold off buying much until it warms up though since most of my pregnancy will be in warmer months! 

Labor Signs: Nope way Jose!

Best Moment of the Week: These last few weeks have been hard as we said goodbye to Brett's mom :( but we are grateful for this baby and the joy he/she has brought to us already!

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: our ultrasound! sometime in the next 2 or 3 weeks :) But yes, sorry, we are still waiting to find out the gender until the baby's birth day!