40 weeks!

How far along? 40 weeks, due today

Gender? Boy

Stretch marks? Nope

Weight gained? 16 pounds

Sleep: I am going to sleep easily, however staying asleep . . .  Now that is a different story.

Best moment this week: It has yet to happen . . .  The moment he is out, I wcan fill this out properly.

Miss Anything? Running,  Sushi, seeing my toes . . . 

Movement: He is slowing down and settled in. Hoping that means we can get this show on the road.

Food cravings: Sushi . . . Soon, oh so soon.

Anything making you queasy or sick? The smelly, decaying carcass that is somewhere on our property.

Labor Signs: Unfortunately nothing but some cramping.

Symptoms: tired, hurting, over it, you know the usual complaints you might hear from a 40 week pregnant woman

Belly Button in or out? In . . . Amazing.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Workouts? Walking it out . . .

Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends . .. Mostly positive, but having trouble maintaining a positive outlook on labor actually happening, ever.

Looking forward to: holding my son

26 weeks!

How far along: 26 weeks

Weight gain: 10 pounds

Gender: Boy

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: I am stoked that I am sleeping well still. Off my tummy because lil man kicks me relentlessly if I sleep that way. My side is nice though for sleep.

Best moment this week: Kaydance is finally able to feel him move and she loves it. She wants to feel him every morning. It is a favorite right now.

Miss Anything? Running. Was put on exercise hiatus. So annoyed.

Movement: He’s kicking away inside

Food cravings: Sushi . . .  But I can't have that :(

Anything making you queasy or sick: Mexican food . . . . And smelly teenage boys

Labor Signs: Nothing crazy since 22 weeks. Wear a brace most days and still not allowed to exercise. Taking some weird voo-doo herbs that seem to be helping with the whole IU thing.

Symptoms: Lower back pain and what I mentioned above. I also pulled a ligament at the top of my belly, a couple of weeks out. But Alex, my midwife, showed me some stretches that have helped.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Workouts? Been placed on hold for now. Hoping to get back to it soon.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: getting this lil man to flip. He is still bum down.

22 Weeks!

Disclaimer: I am stealing this format from my lovely sister because I am lazy and do not want to make anything new up. Plus, why mess with perfection :)

How far along: 22 weeks

Weight gain: 5 lbs

Gender: Boy

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: I so amazing right now. I actually sleep super well. I am still on my tummy and the moment my head hits the pillow I am out. For a bit there I was up three times a night to pee, but that has subsided. PRAISE JESUS!

Best moment this week: Michel getting the chance to feel him move for the first time.

Miss Anything? Running. Was put on exercise hiatus this week due than irritable uterus. So annoyed.

Movement: He’s kicking away inside

Food cravings: Sushi . . .  But I can't have that :(

Anything making you queasy or sick: Mexican food . . . . And smelly teenage boys

Labor Signs: Last pregnancy I had a volatile cervix . . .  This pregnancy my uterus is irritable. From what I can figure out, there are three types of contractions, sorta . . . . Braxton Hicks, the real deal and the ridiculousness that comes with have a irritable uterus. It basically mimics the real deal without any change to the cervix. However it is super annoying, kinda hurts, makes you tired and means I can't run, walk or do anything remotely strenuous. Those that know me, know that is a fate worse than death. Hoping this all passes soon and I can at least start walking and hiking in the near future. If not, my husband may kill me.

Symptoms: Lower back pain and what I mentioned above. I also pulled a ligament at the top of my belly, I think. Not 100% sure on that one, but something hurts.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? In

Workouts? Been placed on hold for abut. Hoping to get back to it soon.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Beginning the decoration process!