Category: pregnancy

How Far Along? 29 weeks

Baby is the size of: an acorn squash (according to the bump)

Total Weight Gain: 25 pounds.

The Bump: Round and low!

Food Cravings: Not craving anything out of the ordinary this week.

Symptoms: braxton hicks contractions

Sleep:   Pregnancy insomnia is in full effect!

What I miss: nothing! I read an article this week about a woman who is pregnant in the summer after having a miscarriage. She talks about the heat, the heartburn, the swelling feet and how she wouldn’t change any of it because she knows that she has a healthy baby in there and I feel the EXACT same way!!

Names: Yes!

Gender: Boy!

Movement: all over the place!

Maternity Clothes: yes, I’ve been living in all of my maternity dresses and skirts. SO much more comfortable than my maternity shorts.

Labor Signs: No. Although, after walking all day yesterday I was starting to get a little nervous when my braxton hicks contractions wouldn’t let up.

Best moment of the week:  We’ve had a few really great moments this week. Last weekend in Newport was a ton of fun, as was yesterday in Dennis. We spent a few hours with my parents at the beach, then took Emma and Lucy to Ptown for the afternoon and watched the sun go down at Race Point.

What I’m excited about and looking forward to: Saturday afternoon when we pick Megan and Chloe up from their mini vacations.

Purchases: Sophie the Giraffe

Baby’s room: It’s really no closer to being done then it was last week.

This photo was taken by Jon at Race Point Beach. (iPhone)

Well hello there, third trimester!

How Far Along? 28 weeks today!!! I made it through the first 2 trimesters and couldn’t be happier to be in the home stretch!!

Baby is the size of:  an eggplant (according to the bump)

Total Weight Gain: 22 pounds. I haven’t gained any weight over the last couple of weeks.

The Bump: Round and low!

Food Cravings: I haven’t been craving anything lately until last night. All of a sudden I am in the mood for Thanksgiving dinner. I’m heading out to look for a turkey breast to throw in the oven (even though it’s going to be close to 90 degrees for the next 3 days). Some roasted brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy. Stay tuned to next week’s weight gain. 🙂

Symptoms: heart burn hasn’t been as bad this week. I’ve actually gained a little bit of my energy back too. I’ve been feeling a little bit more uncomfortable this week. He’s getting bigger and so is my belly!

Sleep:   I can’t get comfortable unless I use all 5 of my pillows. Jon was forced out to the couch the other night. ha!

What I miss: I’m not really missing anything right now.

Names: Yes!

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Still moving all over the place. I can feel little feet sticking out and a little bum on the right side.

Maternity Clothes: Yes! and a regular bikini for the pool when it’s just the 6(7) of us.

Labor Signs: No way!

Best moment of the week:  watching the framers drive away yesterday. ha! I want my house back in order.

What I’m excited about and looking forward to: Getting to sleep in next week knowing there won’t be anyone working on the house.

Purchases: YES!! I had so much fun at the Target baby sale!! I’ve been trying to stock up on diapers and some of the other essentials he needs.

This should last me about two weeks. I’m going with mostly organic diapers this time. One of my babies (who shall remain nameless) used to get the worse diaper rashes. I recommended Babyganics to Kirsten who loves them with Gioia so I’ve been trying to get as much as these as I can. I also loved the Seventh Generation with Lucy so I bought a few of those, along with Honest. I bought a couple of Pampers sensitive at the Target sale too. I figured I’d give them another shot.

Just a few more essentials for him. I’m telling you, I haven’t had this much fun shopping at Target in a LONG time!! You should see me at Babies R Us and Buy Buy Baby!! I promised Jon I would cool it for a few months since we’re running out of room.

Baby’s room: I’m going with a woodland theme. Bought the bedding from Pottery Barn Baby. I can’t wait to start his room!! Mostly everything is shoved into the corner of my bathroom (except the car seat and crib)

His stroller is all set up and our diaper bag is waiting to be filled.

Only 12 more weeks until I’m due!!!

Bump photo:

How Far Along? 26 weeks, 5 days

Baby is the size of:a head of lettuce (according to the bump)

Total Weight Gain: 22 pounds.

The Bump: Round and low!

Food Cravings: Just the usual, ice cream and fruit, cereal with milk

Symptoms: My symptoms haven’t changed much this week, still tired, still moody. I’ve been feeling like my blood pressure is up a little bit this week and can’t wait to have that checked out tomorrow. Jon’s been in Germany this week and we’re having work done on the house, add that in to taking care of everything else and it’s no wonder I’m a little stressed out.

Sleep:   non existent. I normally sleep great while Jon is away but I can’t get comfortable and I have non stop heart burn.

What I miss: Jon

Names: Yes! Jon found a pub in Germany that had the same name and sent me a picture of it.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: he is moving constantly now. I can see my belly moving all over the place

Maternity Clothes: Yes! But I recently bought a non maternity dress from Old Navy that is super comfy (it’s in the picture) plus all of my Nations LTD shirts and sweatshirts (since it’s been so chilly)

Labor Signs: No way!

Best moment of the week:  Celebrating Megan’s 15th birthday this week!

What I’m excited about and looking forward to: Jon coming home, the attic being finished and of course, my appointment tomorrow.

Purchases: Nothing this week. Oh wait, that’s not true. I bought him a winter hat from baby Gap

Baby’s room: I’m going with a woodland theme. Bought the bedding from Pottery Barn Baby. I can’t wait to start his room!!

Lucy took this picture of me about 10 minutes ago. This is the dress I bought from Old Navy. I should have bought a couple of them!! They were on sale for $9 last week.

How Far Along? 25 weeks, 6 days

Baby is the size of:a cauliflower (according to the bump)

Total Weight Gain: 20 pounds.

The Bump: Round and low!

Food Cravings: Just the usual, ice cream and fruit

Symptoms: still lacking any energy. I’ve also been moody and more emotional than usual. Ha!

Sleep:   Sleeping has been great lately.

What I miss: not having heart burn after eating

Names: Yes! I LOVE his name so much and it was great to hear Jon use it this week.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: he is moving constantly now. Sticks his little butt out on my right side all the time too!

Maternity Clothes: Yes!

Labor Signs: No way!

Best moment of the week:  Last night after having a long day the baby started moving and flipping around. Lucy was going nuts, belly laughing at him and laying her face on my belly so she could talk to him. It was the cutest thing ever!!

What I’m excited about and looking forward to: Summer!!!! The girls are out of school and it’s so nice to not have to be on a schedule.

Purchases: I bought his coming home outfit this week and a fleece jacket for the cool fall days.

Baby’s room: I’m going with a woodland theme. Bought the bedding from Pottery Barn Baby.

No bump photos this week. I’ve been way to busy with the end of the school year activities. It looks the same as last week though 🙂

How Far Along? 24 weeks, 5 days

Baby is the size of:a cantaloupe (according to the bump)

Total Weight Gain: 19 pounds. Yup, those pounds just keep adding up.

The Bump: Round and low!

Food Cravings: Nothing in particular, I can eat just about anything and obviously I have been.

Symptoms: still tired and still getting a few braxton hicks contractions a day.

Sleep:  Once I get into a comfortable position I’m OUT like a light! I’ve been waking up on my back and right side in the middle of the night which is a big no no so, I try quietly to flip myself over. I’m sure I wake Jon up every time I do it but he’s been a good sport and hasn’t mentioned it yet.

What I miss: still missing the energy.

Names: Yes! I LOVE his name so much and can’t wait to introduce him to every one.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: He moves a LOT and recently he’s been moving SOOO low!

Maternity Clothes: Yes!

Labor Signs: No way!

Best moment of the week:  We had Lucy’s friend birthday party this week. That was a great time!! I also went to get my hair cut yesterday. Ajaye and I sat and talked for over an hour since he didn’t have any other clients. I LOVE when Ajaye is in the mood to talk 🙂 Plus my hair came out really cute! I also got to spend a few hours with Kirsten this week at her new house. I snuggled up her sweet 2 week old baby girl for more than 2 hours!! It was heaven!!

What I’m excited about and looking forward to: I’m really looking forward to the girls getting out of school next week.

Purchases: Nothing this week 🙂 You’re welcome, Jon. But my mom did buy me a cute little fox bib and some Babyganics diapers. Also, my car seat came in this week so that was exciting!! I only need to pick up a few more things for him. Of course, my wish list is still pretty long. I’m having a lot of fun!!

Baby’s room: I’m going with a woodland theme. Bought the bedding from Pottery Barn Baby.

It’s Wednesday, which means Bump day!!

How Far Along? 23 weeks, 5 days

Baby is the size of:a grapefruit  (according to the bump)

Total Weight Gain: 17 pounds. There goes my hope of only gaining 25 pounds this pregnancy!!

The Bump: Getting rounder every day!

Food Cravings: Everything!! Last night I had to have blow pops! Weird!

Symptoms: more braxton hicks contractions

Sleep:  Sleeping has been great! Finally went out and got a few new pillows yesterday and woke up feeling much better.

What I miss: still missing the energy. I’m exhausted every night by 8:00 and struggle to keep my eyes open.

Names: Yes! I LOVE his name so much and can’t wait to introduce him to every one.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Yes, I even caught a few little jumps on camera this week 🙂

Maternity Clothes: Yes!

Labor Signs: No way!

Best moment of the week: Had a bunch of great moments this week including celebrating Lucy’s 7th birthday. Today I went with her on her field trip and had so much fun! Hearing the baby’s heart beat last week is always a highlight. Shopping with Chloe on Sunday too. Enjoying a lot of the little moments this week with all 5, I mean 6 of them.

What I’m excited about and looking forward to: Meeting sweet little Gioia tomorrow. I can’t believe she is already 2 weeks old.

Purchases: I bought him a few things off my registry this week. I’m checking things off my list left and right and it’s been so much fun! This morning I bought the Cybex Aton 2 car seat. I haven’t been this excited about a baby purchase since we bought Lucy’s Bugaboo stroller 7.5 years ago! Luckily the stroller is in like new condition and I can get an adapter for the car seat to snap right onto it.

Baby’s room: I’m going with a woodland theme. Bought the bedding from Pottery Barn Baby.

This picture was taken about 20 minutes ago. I just got back from Lucy’s field trip and I’m obviously exhausted. Too exhausted to comb my hair, put on makeup or even take the chalkboard down from the wall. Real life right here 🙂

How Far Along? 22 weeks, 5 days

Baby is the size of:a papaya   (according to the bump)

Total Weight Gain: 15 pounds

The Bump: Round and low! My girls used to sit right up under my ribs. This little boy seems so much lower

Food Cravings: Fruit, ice cream and English muffins with peanut butter. I’m hungry ALL the time!! I fill up on healthy foods most of the time (besides ice cream) and I can’t get full.

Symptoms: heart burn already!

Sleep:  Sleeping has been great! I’m out as soon as my head hits the pillow. I am in desperate need of new pillows though. I wake up sore every morning.

What I miss: Energy. I have none! I thought the second trimester was supposed to be the easiest. I’m tired ALL the time!

Names: Yes! And went into slight panic mode (shaking and almost vomiting, calling Jon in a panic at work) when I found out that a close friend was thinking of the same name for her baby boy. Seriously, I was going to offer to buy the name this morning. She laughed and told me it was all mine. Another good friend of hers is also considering the name. I can’t help it! I am SOOOO in love with this name and already call him by it. It’s been 6 hours and my heart rate has finally returned to normal.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Yes and it never gets old! He’s been showing off and kicking for Jon and the girls lately too 🙂

Maternity Clothes: Yes! Bought some new jeans that are super comfy!

Labor Signs: No but I have braxton hicks occasionally

Best moment of the week: Seeing the baby at my ultrasound last Friday. He’s getting so big!

What I’m excited about and looking forward to: hearing the baby’s heartbeat on Friday morning

Purchases: more socks, a couple of Burt’s Bees outfits and some onesies

Baby’s room: I’m going with a woodland theme. Bought the bedding from Pottery Barn Baby.

It’s hard to believe I have 18 weeks left to grow!!

How Far Along? 21 weeks, 5 days

Baby is the size of:a pomegranate   (according to the bump)

Total Weight Gain: 14 pounds

The Bump: Large and in charge!

Food Cravings: Watermelon, popsicles, ice cream, yogurt with strawberries and granola.

Sleep:  Sleeping like a baby. I’ve been so exhausted at night!

What I miss: a skinny non pregnant looking face.

Names: Yes! But, we’re still not telling.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: He moves constantly now. I felt him moving while I was walking around this morning. He must be getting BIG!

Maternity Clothes: Yes! I’ve been living in skirts and tanks, it’s been so hot this week!!

Labor Signs: No way!

Best moment of the week: Our 3 day weekend and having everyone around!

What I’m excited about and looking forward to: tomorrow’s ultrasound

Purchases: Little baby socks and some new Burt’s Bee’s bibs.

Baby’s room: I’m going with a woodland theme. Bought the bedding from Pottery Barn Baby.

This pregnant in the summer thing is no joke! It’s only May and I’m already melting!! I’ve been living on ice cream and pops! Looking forward to the pool being clear so I can start floating around!!

How Far Along? 20 weeks, 5 days

Baby is the size of:a banana  (according to the bump)

Total Weight Gain: 12 pounds

The Bump: Getting bigger by the minute!

Food Cravings: Back to the healthy stuff so hopefully the weight gain will start to slow down. Watermelon, strawberries, pineapple and greek yogurt with granola.

Sleep: Depends on the night. Lucy has been sick all week so, between getting up to check on her and making one of my nightly bathroom trips, I’ve been up a lot.

What I miss: a skinny non pregnant looking face.

Names: maybe. but we’re not telling yet.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Finally lots of little kicks. Most of the time it’s during the middle of the night after one of my many trips. I’m thinking this baby might be a night owl.

Maternity Clothes: Yes!

Labor Signs: No way!

Best moment of the week: Finding out Freshly Picked was having their once yearly sale today 🙂

Worst moment of the week:  having Lucy home sick all week. I loved having her home but she’s had a nonstop fever all week. I am always nervous when any of these girls get sick.

What I’m excited about and looking forward to: a long holiday weekend!

Purchases: The baby’s bedding. I absolutely love it!! Also, a pair of Freshly Picked Mocs in Camo. Can’t wait to see them!

Baby’s room: I’m going with a woodland theme. Bought the bedding from Pottery Barn Baby this week. It just came in today and I love it even more in person!!

How Far Along? 19 weeks, 5 days

Baby is the size of:a mango (according to the bump) The Ultrasound measured him at 10oz.

Total Weight Gain: 10 pounds

The Bump: Getting bigger by the minute!

Food Cravings: Vanilla stuffed sandwich cookies. I usually don’t even like cookies other than homemade chocolate chip. Coffee coolatas and key lime Chobani yogurt.

Sleep: A little better this week

What I miss: nothing 🙂

Names: maybe. but we’re not telling yet.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: YES!! Lots of little movements late in the afternoon and early evening.

Maternity Clothes: Yes!

Labor Signs: No way!

Best moment of the week: Getting to see this sweet little babe on the ultrasound last week. And, Mother’s Day. All the girls were sitting around my bed with me and I could feel the baby moving around.

Worst moment of the week: Still suffering with allergies

What I’m excited about and looking forward to: Finishing all the work we have to do to clean out the attic. Looking forward to getting it done! Also, welcoming Kirsten’s sweet baby girl into the world. Today is her due date but it looks like her mama will have to wait a little longer.

Purchases: Nursing pillow and Honest Diapers. I seriously love this company and all the coupons they’re sending out!

Baby’s room: Pinning a few things today on Pinterest. Can’t wait to get it started!!

This picture was taken Mother’s Day in Newport.