"And as she was having great difficulty in childbirth, the midwife said to her "Don't be afraid, for you have another son." Genesis 35:17
Elias Graham
July 10, 2011 at 5:37am
8lbs 15oz, 20 1/2" of perfection
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Saw this posted somewhere and thought while some of it is sooooooooooooo true, some of it is just plain funny - but still true :) Also with so many pregnant ladies around me, I thought they'd get a kick out of this too...
"Dear non-pregnant person,
hope you find these guidelines helpful in your interactions with pregnant women, as failing to follow them may result in serious physical harm. If you are thinking, surely she doesn’t mean me – then you should probably read this twice.
1. The appropriate response to a couple telling you they are having a baby is ‘Congratulations!’ with enthusiasm. Any other response makes you a jerk.
2. Through the wonders of science, we now know that babies are made ONLY by the mother and father – not grandparents. Unless the baby is in your uterus or you are the man that helped put it there, you may not ever use the phrase ‘my baby’.
3. On the same note, unless you made the baby as defined in 2, the pregnancy, birth, and raising of the child are not about you. You do not have input. No one wants to hear your opinion unless they ask for it…
4. The body of a pregnant woman should be treated the same as any other body. You would not randomly touch someone’s stomach if they were not pregnant, nor would you inquire into the condition of their uterus, cervix, or how they plan to use their breasts. Pregnancy does not remove all traces of privacy from a woman. (my two cents: AMEN!!!!)
5. Likewise, no woman wants to hear comments on her weight…ever. A pregnant woman does not find it flattering that you think she is about is pop, must be having twins, looks swollen or has gained weight in her face. Telling her she looks too small only makes her worry that she is somehow starving her baby. Making such comments invite her to critique your physical appearance and you may not act offended. The only acceptable comment on appearance is ‘You look fabulous!’.
6. By the time we are 20-30 years old, most of us have picked up on the fact that the summer is hot. We are hot every summer when we are not pregnant. We don’t need you to point out that we will be miserably hot before the baby comes. Nor do we need to know how badly you will feel for us because we will be pregnant during the summer and how glad you are that YOU will not be pregnant this coming summer.
7. There is a reason that tickets to Labor & Delivery are not yet sold on Ticketmaster. Childbirth is actually not a public event. It may sound crazy, but some women really do not relish the idea of their mother, MIL, or a host of other family members seeing their bare butt and genitals. Also, some people simply feel like the birth of their child is a private and emotional moment to be shared only by the parents. You weren’t invited to be there when the baby was created, you probably won’t be invited to be there when it comes out either.
8. Like everything else in life, unless you receive an invitation, you are NOT invited. This includes doctor appointments, ultrasounds, labor, delivery, the hospital, and the parent’s home. You do not decide if you will be there for the birth or if you will move in with the new parents to ‘help out’. If your assistance is desired, rest assured that you will be asked for it.
9. If you are asked to help after the birth, this means you should clean up the house, help with cooking meals, and generally stay out of the way. Holding the baby more than the parents, interfering with breastfeeding and sleeping schedules, and making a woman who is still leaking fluid from multiple locations lift a finger in housework is not helping.
10. The only people entitled to time with the baby are the parents. Whether they choose to have you at the hospital for the birth or ask for you to wait three weeks to visit, appreciate that you are being given the privilege of seeing their child. Complaining or showing disappointment only encourages the parents to include you less.
Sincerely,
All the Pregnant Women in the World"
"Dear non-pregnant person,
hope you find these guidelines helpful in your interactions with pregnant women, as failing to follow them may result in serious physical harm. If you are thinking, surely she doesn’t mean me – then you should probably read this twice.
1. The appropriate response to a couple telling you they are having a baby is ‘Congratulations!’ with enthusiasm. Any other response makes you a jerk.
2. Through the wonders of science, we now know that babies are made ONLY by the mother and father – not grandparents. Unless the baby is in your uterus or you are the man that helped put it there, you may not ever use the phrase ‘my baby’.
3. On the same note, unless you made the baby as defined in 2, the pregnancy, birth, and raising of the child are not about you. You do not have input. No one wants to hear your opinion unless they ask for it…
4. The body of a pregnant woman should be treated the same as any other body. You would not randomly touch someone’s stomach if they were not pregnant, nor would you inquire into the condition of their uterus, cervix, or how they plan to use their breasts. Pregnancy does not remove all traces of privacy from a woman. (my two cents: AMEN!!!!)
5. Likewise, no woman wants to hear comments on her weight…ever. A pregnant woman does not find it flattering that you think she is about is pop, must be having twins, looks swollen or has gained weight in her face. Telling her she looks too small only makes her worry that she is somehow starving her baby. Making such comments invite her to critique your physical appearance and you may not act offended. The only acceptable comment on appearance is ‘You look fabulous!’.
6. By the time we are 20-30 years old, most of us have picked up on the fact that the summer is hot. We are hot every summer when we are not pregnant. We don’t need you to point out that we will be miserably hot before the baby comes. Nor do we need to know how badly you will feel for us because we will be pregnant during the summer and how glad you are that YOU will not be pregnant this coming summer.
7. There is a reason that tickets to Labor & Delivery are not yet sold on Ticketmaster. Childbirth is actually not a public event. It may sound crazy, but some women really do not relish the idea of their mother, MIL, or a host of other family members seeing their bare butt and genitals. Also, some people simply feel like the birth of their child is a private and emotional moment to be shared only by the parents. You weren’t invited to be there when the baby was created, you probably won’t be invited to be there when it comes out either.
8. Like everything else in life, unless you receive an invitation, you are NOT invited. This includes doctor appointments, ultrasounds, labor, delivery, the hospital, and the parent’s home. You do not decide if you will be there for the birth or if you will move in with the new parents to ‘help out’. If your assistance is desired, rest assured that you will be asked for it.
9. If you are asked to help after the birth, this means you should clean up the house, help with cooking meals, and generally stay out of the way. Holding the baby more than the parents, interfering with breastfeeding and sleeping schedules, and making a woman who is still leaking fluid from multiple locations lift a finger in housework is not helping.
10. The only people entitled to time with the baby are the parents. Whether they choose to have you at the hospital for the birth or ask for you to wait three weeks to visit, appreciate that you are being given the privilege of seeing their child. Complaining or showing disappointment only encourages the parents to include you less.
Sincerely,
All the Pregnant Women in the World"
Dear Mommy and Daddy:
I come to you a small, immature being with my own style and personality. I am yours for only a short time; enjoy me.
1. Please take time to find out who I am, how I differ from you, and how much I can bring to you.
2. Please feed me when I am hungry. I never knew hunger in your uterus, and clocks and time mean little to me.
3. Please hold, cuddle, kiss, touch, stroke, and croon to me. I was always held closely in your uterus and was never alone before.
4. Please don’t be disappointed when I am not the perfect baby that you expected, nor disappointed with yourselves that you are not the perfect parents.
5. Please don’t expect too much from me as your newborn baby, or too much from yourselves as parents. Give us both six weeks for me to grow, develop, mature, and become more stable and predictable; and six weeks for you to rest and relax and allow your body to get back to normal.
6. Please forgive me if I cry a lot. Bear with me and in a short time, as I mature, I will spend less and less time crying and more time socializing.
7. Please watch me carefully and I can tell you those things which soothe, console, and please me. I am not a tyrant who was sent to make your life miserable, but the only way I can tell you that I am not happy is with my cry.
8. Please remember that I am resilient and can withstand the many natural mistakes you will make with me. As long as you make them with love, you cannot ruin me.
9. Please take care of yourselves and eat a balance diet, rest and exercise so that when we are together you have the health and strength to take care of me.
10. Please take care of your relationship with each other, for what good is family bonding if there is no family to bond to?
Thank you,
Your Loving Child
I come to you a small, immature being with my own style and personality. I am yours for only a short time; enjoy me.
1. Please take time to find out who I am, how I differ from you, and how much I can bring to you.
2. Please feed me when I am hungry. I never knew hunger in your uterus, and clocks and time mean little to me.
3. Please hold, cuddle, kiss, touch, stroke, and croon to me. I was always held closely in your uterus and was never alone before.
4. Please don’t be disappointed when I am not the perfect baby that you expected, nor disappointed with yourselves that you are not the perfect parents.
5. Please don’t expect too much from me as your newborn baby, or too much from yourselves as parents. Give us both six weeks for me to grow, develop, mature, and become more stable and predictable; and six weeks for you to rest and relax and allow your body to get back to normal.
6. Please forgive me if I cry a lot. Bear with me and in a short time, as I mature, I will spend less and less time crying and more time socializing.
7. Please watch me carefully and I can tell you those things which soothe, console, and please me. I am not a tyrant who was sent to make your life miserable, but the only way I can tell you that I am not happy is with my cry.
8. Please remember that I am resilient and can withstand the many natural mistakes you will make with me. As long as you make them with love, you cannot ruin me.
9. Please take care of yourselves and eat a balance diet, rest and exercise so that when we are together you have the health and strength to take care of me.
10. Please take care of your relationship with each other, for what good is family bonding if there is no family to bond to?
Thank you,
Your Loving Child
Never thought I'd be posting this week progress report! But here I am ... still pregnant!
Weekly update!
How far along?: 39 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: more than I wanted - up 18 lbs :(
Symptoms: what I can only assume is usual 39 week pregnant symptoms
Gender: hopefully not too much longer until we know!
Sleep?: barely happening. pooped often but just can't shut my mind off enough to actually fall asleep. averaging probably 4 hours a day but of course not consecutive.
Best moment this week?: being done with work until mid-Sept!!
Movement: somehow he/she is still finding ways to move around in there!
Food cravings/aversions: watermelon. have ate almost an entire watermelon myself in 3 days
What I miss?: being able to sleep and bend
What I am looking forward to?: the obvious - having this baby!!
Size of Baby: "it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.)" i'm guessing mine over 9lbs at this point.
What I’m nervous about: same as what I'm looking forward to - having this baby!! LOL
Weekly update!
How far along?: 39 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: more than I wanted - up 18 lbs :(
Symptoms: what I can only assume is usual 39 week pregnant symptoms
Gender: hopefully not too much longer until we know!
Sleep?: barely happening. pooped often but just can't shut my mind off enough to actually fall asleep. averaging probably 4 hours a day but of course not consecutive.
Best moment this week?: being done with work until mid-Sept!!
Movement: somehow he/she is still finding ways to move around in there!
Food cravings/aversions: watermelon. have ate almost an entire watermelon myself in 3 days
What I miss?: being able to sleep and bend
What I am looking forward to?: the obvious - having this baby!!
Size of Baby: "it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.)" i'm guessing mine over 9lbs at this point.
What I’m nervous about: same as what I'm looking forward to - having this baby!! LOL
That's what I'm trying to do ... savor THESE moments. While I'm not always doing the best job at it, I'm trying.
After a long evening/night of false labor, had what I am {still} hoping was my last Dr's appt this morning. Mike and I drove to the appointment with me having big hopes and hoping to hear certain things. I left the appointment feeling defeated and discouraged and vainly disappointed by my weight gain. After a what felt like a long, very quiet ride home, Mike kissed me goodbye and headed off to work promising me that everything is fine and there's no need to feel the way I do. Plopped my big pregnant butt on the couch and opened my email only to find a sweet email from my SIL which resulted in tears. Nothing like crying 20 minutes before work! But she reminded me of what I've been trying to tell myself daily: to enjoy these last few days of being pregnant.
I've said that prayer so many times over the past week or so. I truly want to savor THESE moments. As much as I want to meet this new babe, I want to enjoy this time. I want to savor the present moment. These last moments of being a family of 3. These moments where Colin is my main focus (Heaven knows that boy needs it lately lol). Moments where it's just Mike and I watching TV silently on the couch. The precious moments where I can feel him or her rolling around in my stomach. Or feeling Colin and Mike's hands on my stomach trying to feel Shah-Baby kick around. I'll miss my big ole shelf of a belly. Trying to savor the moments of not needing to attend to a newborn baby. Just trying to savor this period of our lives.
So now while we are truly in the wait-and-see period, I'm trying to remind myself that even more.
Just slow down.
Calm down.
And Savor.
Trust that God will bring this baby to us in his perfect timing.
After a long evening/night of false labor, had what I am {still} hoping was my last Dr's appt this morning. Mike and I drove to the appointment with me having big hopes and hoping to hear certain things. I left the appointment feeling defeated and discouraged and vainly disappointed by my weight gain. After a what felt like a long, very quiet ride home, Mike kissed me goodbye and headed off to work promising me that everything is fine and there's no need to feel the way I do. Plopped my big pregnant butt on the couch and opened my email only to find a sweet email from my SIL which resulted in tears. Nothing like crying 20 minutes before work! But she reminded me of what I've been trying to tell myself daily: to enjoy these last few days of being pregnant.
I've said that prayer so many times over the past week or so. I truly want to savor THESE moments. As much as I want to meet this new babe, I want to enjoy this time. I want to savor the present moment. These last moments of being a family of 3. These moments where Colin is my main focus (Heaven knows that boy needs it lately lol). Moments where it's just Mike and I watching TV silently on the couch. The precious moments where I can feel him or her rolling around in my stomach. Or feeling Colin and Mike's hands on my stomach trying to feel Shah-Baby kick around. I'll miss my big ole shelf of a belly. Trying to savor the moments of not needing to attend to a newborn baby. Just trying to savor this period of our lives.
So now while we are truly in the wait-and-see period, I'm trying to remind myself that even more.
Just slow down.
Calm down.
And Savor.
Trust that God will bring this baby to us in his perfect timing.
"When I feel like caving in
My heart my soul is wearing thin
I just want to give up
Nothing seems at all to add up
I know you hear me Lord.
When my face is down upon the floor
It's then you whisper in my ear
Be still and know I'm here.
We are not alone.
Be still and know I'm here.
We are not alone.
Be still and know I'm here.
We are not alone.
Be still and know I'm here.
We are not alone."
Weekly update!
How far along?: 38 weeks, 2 days!!!
Weight gain/loss: again not positive of the exact starting number anymore but I think it's around 13 or 14 lbs now. And while the overall weight total isn't all that high, I feel/look enormous!!
Symptoms: just more of the same but with even less energy :)
Gender: will know in hopefully less than 12 days :)
Sleep?: not enough but partially my fault since Mike and I don't go to bed early enough
Best moment this week?: Monday - we had our ultrasound and while we couldn't see much (no room!), it was still an opportunity to see the baby and hear roughly how much the lil one weighs (8lbs 5oz, give or take a pound either way, although with how big Colin was being 12 days early, the Dr thinks it's probably about accurate). Also since my mom was already over watching Colin, she helped do a bunch of cleaning around the house which we are extremely grateful for.
Movement: Slowing down a little but I think it's due to space issues
Food cravings/aversions: Slurpees! Darn Tara for telling me that Speedway has them on sale for .89 this month!
What I miss?: Having energy!! I feel more tired now than I remember feeling in my first trimester.
What I am looking forward to?: The obvious - meeting our baby!!! The not-quite-as-obvious: Only 3 more scheduled work days!!!
Size of Baby: "Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek)." but as mentioned earlier, this one is already hitting the tops of the charts (80%) weighing in roughly 8lb 5oz.
What I’m nervous about: same as last week - the logistics of having a baby with a child already here.
How far along?: 38 weeks, 2 days!!!
Weight gain/loss: again not positive of the exact starting number anymore but I think it's around 13 or 14 lbs now. And while the overall weight total isn't all that high, I feel/look enormous!!
Symptoms: just more of the same but with even less energy :)
Gender: will know in hopefully less than 12 days :)
Sleep?: not enough but partially my fault since Mike and I don't go to bed early enough
Best moment this week?: Monday - we had our ultrasound and while we couldn't see much (no room!), it was still an opportunity to see the baby and hear roughly how much the lil one weighs (8lbs 5oz, give or take a pound either way, although with how big Colin was being 12 days early, the Dr thinks it's probably about accurate). Also since my mom was already over watching Colin, she helped do a bunch of cleaning around the house which we are extremely grateful for.
Movement: Slowing down a little but I think it's due to space issues
Food cravings/aversions: Slurpees! Darn Tara for telling me that Speedway has them on sale for .89 this month!
What I miss?: Having energy!! I feel more tired now than I remember feeling in my first trimester.
What I am looking forward to?: The obvious - meeting our baby!!! The not-quite-as-obvious: Only 3 more scheduled work days!!!
Size of Baby: "Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek)." but as mentioned earlier, this one is already hitting the tops of the charts (80%) weighing in roughly 8lb 5oz.
What I’m nervous about: same as last week - the logistics of having a baby with a child already here.
Weekly update!
How far along?: 37 weeks, 2 days! Officially on every one's account FULL TERM!
Weight gain/loss: lost .8 lbs from last week to this week! Still not positive the total amount but I'd guess 12-14 lbs.
Symptoms: now that the baby dropped my heart burn is getting better :) still experiencing swelling of my feet and hands (goodbye wedding rings :( ) and lots of pressure when I walk/stand any length of time.
Gender: Not too much longer until we find out!!
Sleep?: not getting enough but a nap during the day results in even less sleep at night.
Best moment this week?: only having to work 3 days and none of them with my boss :) knocking a bunch of important things off our list.
Movement: I say this every week lately but this baby is extremely active. Mike loves watching my stomach move.
Food cravings/aversions: nothing major in either direction
What I miss?: energy to do things especially play with Colin and my patience which is currently pretty much non-existent.
What I am looking forward to?: our ultrasound (bright and early!!) on Monday! I can't wait for another sneak peek of the babe and to see roughly how big he/she is!
Size of Baby: Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard).
What I’m nervous about: the logistics/timing of going into labor with a child.
How far along?: 37 weeks, 2 days! Officially on every one's account FULL TERM!
Weight gain/loss: lost .8 lbs from last week to this week! Still not positive the total amount but I'd guess 12-14 lbs.
Symptoms: now that the baby dropped my heart burn is getting better :) still experiencing swelling of my feet and hands (goodbye wedding rings :( ) and lots of pressure when I walk/stand any length of time.
Gender: Not too much longer until we find out!!
Sleep?: not getting enough but a nap during the day results in even less sleep at night.
Best moment this week?: only having to work 3 days and none of them with my boss :) knocking a bunch of important things off our list.
Movement: I say this every week lately but this baby is extremely active. Mike loves watching my stomach move.
Food cravings/aversions: nothing major in either direction
What I miss?: energy to do things especially play with Colin and my patience which is currently pretty much non-existent.
What I am looking forward to?: our ultrasound (bright and early!!) on Monday! I can't wait for another sneak peek of the babe and to see roughly how big he/she is!
Size of Baby: Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard).
What I’m nervous about: the logistics/timing of going into labor with a child.
Our days are numbered as a family of 3. While the excitement for the baby to arrive is extremely high, there is a twinge of sadness and if I'm really truthful a little bit of fear.
It will no longer just be Mike, Kristi and Colin.
Life, for ALL of us, is about to be flip upside down in the best (and at times difficult) of ways.
To the best capacity of a 3 year old, Colin understands Shah Baby is coming. He sees the crib being put back up along with baby clothes, baby toys and pipeys around the house. He hears "careful for my tummy" a million times a day. Prayers include Daddy, Mommy, Colin and Shah Baby.
But we know he doesn't really understand. He doesn't understand that soon he will not receive our undivided attention. He doesn't realize that soon there will be another mouth that needs to be fed, bottom that needs to be wiped, someone that needs to be soothed. Better or worse, Colin has had our full attention (at times - too much), time, and devotion for almost 3.5 years and that is going to quickly come to halt since the Baby will need just as much, if not more at times.
With that in mind, we have been trying to spend a little extra time with Colin lately. Showering him with a little extra attention. Selfishly soaking up some last moments with only 1 {outside} child.
Mike has been fortunate enough to be able to take him places - like a trip to Detroit to spend the day with his Dad and his family, or the zoo or the library. They've been lucky enough to spend a lot of time together just Daddy and Son. Quality precious time together. I'm not as lucky to be able to be that active anymore so my quality time has been spending time savoring the simple things like running my hands through his hair, reading books, singing silly songs, and spending quiet moments together on the couch cuddling. Just soaking in the scent of a sweaty 3 year old while reminding him over and over that I love him ("you love me?" "yes, I love YOU.") and watching his proud smile sweep across his face.
So while change is coming in the form of another human being, another life we have been blessed with, the love we have for Colin, our first born, the one who taught us how to be parents, will never change. It's my prayer (nightly!) that I will be able to show that to him and that he will be able to understand/feel it daily.
It will no longer just be Mike, Kristi and Colin.
Life, for ALL of us, is about to be flip upside down in the best (and at times difficult) of ways.
To the best capacity of a 3 year old, Colin understands Shah Baby is coming. He sees the crib being put back up along with baby clothes, baby toys and pipeys around the house. He hears "careful for my tummy" a million times a day. Prayers include Daddy, Mommy, Colin and Shah Baby.
But we know he doesn't really understand. He doesn't understand that soon he will not receive our undivided attention. He doesn't realize that soon there will be another mouth that needs to be fed, bottom that needs to be wiped, someone that needs to be soothed. Better or worse, Colin has had our full attention (at times - too much), time, and devotion for almost 3.5 years and that is going to quickly come to halt since the Baby will need just as much, if not more at times.
With that in mind, we have been trying to spend a little extra time with Colin lately. Showering him with a little extra attention. Selfishly soaking up some last moments with only 1 {outside} child.
Mike has been fortunate enough to be able to take him places - like a trip to Detroit to spend the day with his Dad and his family, or the zoo or the library. They've been lucky enough to spend a lot of time together just Daddy and Son. Quality precious time together. I'm not as lucky to be able to be that active anymore so my quality time has been spending time savoring the simple things like running my hands through his hair, reading books, singing silly songs, and spending quiet moments together on the couch cuddling. Just soaking in the scent of a sweaty 3 year old while reminding him over and over that I love him ("you love me?" "yes, I love YOU.") and watching his proud smile sweep across his face.
So while change is coming in the form of another human being, another life we have been blessed with, the love we have for Colin, our first born, the one who taught us how to be parents, will never change. It's my prayer (nightly!) that I will be able to show that to him and that he will be able to understand/feel it daily.
Mike and I have been struggling for months with a baby girl name. Our boy name was easy peasy. I don't know if we even really had a discussion about it. It just was. This girl name on the other hand has been talked to death. Names have been added, removed, added back, and removed again. A few have remained the entire time and for the most part we've had a small handful of top contenders that doesn't waiver much. The problems are that we never agree on the same name at the same time and that although we both like the names none of them feel right. And then we try to decide WHY they don't feel right. It's been a thorn in our side.
Yesterday I'm sitting at work and one of the names pop into my head. I text simply the name to Mike. Here's our text conversation:
Kristi: Name.
Mike: done. lil baby name it is
Kristi: :) it was that easy? just a text with a name? :)
Mike: yup
Of course now I'm second guessing that name. Is it better than the other name? I'm not sure but am slightly excited that we potentially have decided on a name - well just a first name. Now onto the middle name...
Lets hope we can decide this part a little sooner :)
Yesterday I'm sitting at work and one of the names pop into my head. I text simply the name to Mike. Here's our text conversation:
Kristi: Name.
Mike: done. lil baby name it is
Kristi: :) it was that easy? just a text with a name? :)
Mike: yup
Of course now I'm second guessing that name. Is it better than the other name? I'm not sure but am slightly excited that we potentially have decided on a name - well just a first name. Now onto the middle name...
Lets hope we can decide this part a little sooner :)
Weekly update!
How far along?: 36 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: not exactly sure. more than 10 but less than 15. my goal was 15 which apparently I'm going to surpass :( This I don't give a crap what I eat probably won't help lol
Symptoms: lots of contractions/Braxton Hicks, pressure and some swelling.
Gender: Unsure and getting ridiculously excited to find out!
Sleep?: pretty crummy but at least I'll be prepared for the lack of sleep I'm about to get with a newborn :)
Best moment this week?: making it to full term!!
Movement: starting to run outta room so although maybe the movement isn't necessarily stronger or more frequent, it sure feels that way.
Food cravings/aversions: nothing major - just wanting to eat in general, I guess.
What I miss?: being able to be stand and walk without contractions
What I am looking forward to?: our ultrasound on the 20th
Size of Baby: Your baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long.
What I’m nervous about: 1. having to be in this much discomfort for potentially 4 more weeks 2. not being able to determine when it's real labor vs. these BH/contractions.
How far along?: 36 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: not exactly sure. more than 10 but less than 15. my goal was 15 which apparently I'm going to surpass :( This I don't give a crap what I eat probably won't help lol
Symptoms: lots of contractions/Braxton Hicks, pressure and some swelling.
Gender: Unsure and getting ridiculously excited to find out!
Sleep?: pretty crummy but at least I'll be prepared for the lack of sleep I'm about to get with a newborn :)
Best moment this week?: making it to full term!!
Movement: starting to run outta room so although maybe the movement isn't necessarily stronger or more frequent, it sure feels that way.
Food cravings/aversions: nothing major - just wanting to eat in general, I guess.
What I miss?: being able to be stand and walk without contractions
What I am looking forward to?: our ultrasound on the 20th
Size of Baby: Your baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long.
What I’m nervous about: 1. having to be in this much discomfort for potentially 4 more weeks 2. not being able to determine when it's real labor vs. these BH/contractions.
A mark for every breath you take, every blink, every sleepy yawn. One for every time you suck your thumb, wave hello, close your eyes and sleep in the most perfect darkness. One for every time you have the hiccups. One for every dream you dream within me. It isn't very pretty anymore. Some may even think it ugly. That's OK. It is your home. It's where I first grew to love you, where I lay my hand as I dream about who you are and who you will be. It holds you until my arms can, and for that, I will always find something beautiful in it.
Weekly update!
How far along?: 35 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: Not sure anymore since I'm not sure my official weigh-in last week.
Symptoms: still alot of pressure, some swelling - not sure if it's mostly heat related or just the end of pregnancy, and heartburn (so bad last night I had to take my first tums!)
Gender: Unknown but getting really excited to find out!!
Sleep?: about the same as last week, although I'm starting to feel more tired. feeling physically drained after work, cleaning, shopping, etc.
Best moment this week?: feeling like we are knocking some things off our To-Do list including picking out our girl outfit :) Now if we could just pick a name :)
Movement: still active and strong but less somersaults due to limited space
Food cravings/aversions: nothing really
What I miss?: easily putting on socks lol
What I am looking forward to?: having this baby!!! and enjoying our last few days as a family of 3!!
Size of Baby: over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon).
What I’m nervous about: transitioning from a family of 3 to a family of 4. How Colin is going to handle having to share the spotlight.
How far along?: 35 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: Not sure anymore since I'm not sure my official weigh-in last week.
Symptoms: still alot of pressure, some swelling - not sure if it's mostly heat related or just the end of pregnancy, and heartburn (so bad last night I had to take my first tums!)
Gender: Unknown but getting really excited to find out!!
Sleep?: about the same as last week, although I'm starting to feel more tired. feeling physically drained after work, cleaning, shopping, etc.
Best moment this week?: feeling like we are knocking some things off our To-Do list including picking out our girl outfit :) Now if we could just pick a name :)
Movement: still active and strong but less somersaults due to limited space
Food cravings/aversions: nothing really
What I miss?: easily putting on socks lol
What I am looking forward to?: having this baby!!! and enjoying our last few days as a family of 3!!
Size of Baby: over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon).
What I’m nervous about: transitioning from a family of 3 to a family of 4. How Colin is going to handle having to share the spotlight.
Everyone says that no two pregnancies are the same and while I didn't necessarily think people were lying, I didn't realize just how true that statement was.
NOTHING about this pregnancy has felt like my pregnancy with Colin. I was spoiled rotten with Colin!! I remember thinking that I could do this forever and wondered how people could hate being pregnant. I remember loving (almost) every minute of being pregnant and thought I could do this a million times! This pregnancy has made me question if we will be done after 2 kids instead of our original thoughts. It's just been polar opposites.
With Colin, I was never sick. Never felt an ounce of morning sickness, nausea, or even mild aversions to food.
With Baby 2, I was sick pretty much every minute of every day in my 1st trimester. I got the flu a few times which didn't help at all! I truly think the only reason I feel better now is because I take a prenatal vitamin with no iron. The few times I've gone back to my iron filled prenatals, I get sick again.
With Colin, I didn't wear maternity clothes and really look pregnant until probably 7 months.
With Baby 2, I started wearing maternity clothes around 4 months and now look like a house!
With Colin, I physically felt great with minimal uncomfortableness/pain my entire pregnancy.
With Baby 2, I'm comfortable 90% of the time. Between frequent Braxton Hicks (which started around 22 weeks), extreme pressure, rock hard belly, sore feet, lots of hip pain, already physically measuring 40 weeks, etc! (I think you get the hint), I just feel miserable. Having a 36lb toddler probably adds to feeling sore. He doesn't understand that Mommy hurts and can't hold him or doesn't want to walk up 13 stairs for the umpteenth time.
With Colin, I don't remember having a hard time sleeping.
With Baby 2, I get up to pee an average of 5 times a night and have a very difficult time getting comfortable. Baby stays to stay on my right side, so (s) he hates when I lay on my right side. My left hip feels like it's going to shatter, so I can't lay on that side for long.
NOTHING about this pregnancy has felt like my pregnancy with Colin. I was spoiled rotten with Colin!! I remember thinking that I could do this forever and wondered how people could hate being pregnant. I remember loving (almost) every minute of being pregnant and thought I could do this a million times! This pregnancy has made me question if we will be done after 2 kids instead of our original thoughts. It's just been polar opposites.
With Colin, I was never sick. Never felt an ounce of morning sickness, nausea, or even mild aversions to food.
With Baby 2, I was sick pretty much every minute of every day in my 1st trimester. I got the flu a few times which didn't help at all! I truly think the only reason I feel better now is because I take a prenatal vitamin with no iron. The few times I've gone back to my iron filled prenatals, I get sick again.
With Colin, I didn't wear maternity clothes and really look pregnant until probably 7 months.
With Baby 2, I started wearing maternity clothes around 4 months and now look like a house!
With Colin, I physically felt great with minimal uncomfortableness/pain my entire pregnancy.
With Baby 2, I'm comfortable 90% of the time. Between frequent Braxton Hicks (which started around 22 weeks), extreme pressure, rock hard belly, sore feet, lots of hip pain, already physically measuring 40 weeks, etc! (I think you get the hint), I just feel miserable. Having a 36lb toddler probably adds to feeling sore. He doesn't understand that Mommy hurts and can't hold him or doesn't want to walk up 13 stairs for the umpteenth time.
With Colin, I don't remember having a hard time sleeping.
With Baby 2, I get up to pee an average of 5 times a night and have a very difficult time getting comfortable. Baby stays to stay on my right side, so (s) he hates when I lay on my right side. My left hip feels like it's going to shatter, so I can't lay on that side for long.
With Colin, I remember his movement and kicks. At times they were frequent and powerful but for the most part, he was pretty kind :) I never could really see Colin move through my stomach.
With Baby 2, this babe has some strength! The baby likes to move and groove and kick, kick, KICK! I can see him/her move through my clothes on a very frequent basis. Colin likes putting things on my stomach to see how far the baby can move it :)
With Colin, I don't remember worrying all that often. Of course because it was my first, I had the occasional "is this right?" thoughts but I don't remember an overall feeling of worry.
With Baby 2, I feel like I've spent most of this pregnancy worrying; waiting for something to go wrong. Perhaps it's because we tried to get pregnant for 'so long.' Perhaps it's because so many different things happened during this pregnancy (root canal, multiple bouts with the flu, a more physically demanding work schedule, having a heavy toddler to take care of, problems with ultrasounds and the scare of GD, etc). Perhaps its because I know how many things CAN go wrong. Perhaps its because I know just how precious life is already having a child. Whatever the reasons, I feel like I've been a real worry wart this time around.
Things that are the same with both pregnancies:
With Colin, I don't remember worrying all that often. Of course because it was my first, I had the occasional "is this right?" thoughts but I don't remember an overall feeling of worry.
With Baby 2, I feel like I've spent most of this pregnancy worrying; waiting for something to go wrong. Perhaps it's because we tried to get pregnant for 'so long.' Perhaps it's because so many different things happened during this pregnancy (root canal, multiple bouts with the flu, a more physically demanding work schedule, having a heavy toddler to take care of, problems with ultrasounds and the scare of GD, etc). Perhaps its because I know how many things CAN go wrong. Perhaps its because I know just how precious life is already having a child. Whatever the reasons, I feel like I've been a real worry wart this time around.
Things that are the same with both pregnancies:
- I've been able to keep my weight gain to a small-ish number
- We didn't find out the sex (a real feat this time around with the desire to WANT to know and having multiple ultrasounds)
- It was easier for us to decide a boy name than a girl name. Although by now, we had both names completely chosen, unlike this time :)
- I didn't/haven't really had any major cravings but rather a small handful of foods that always sound good. For Colin it was blueberry Egg0 waffles and Grilled Cheese. With this baby, it's watermelon and popsicles!
Most importantly (it's too important to put in the bullets), both of these babies are so worth every ounce of pain, every minute of missed sleep, and every hormonal breakdown. I feel so incredibly grateful and blessed to be pregnant. I know that there are so many people that would give anything to experience morning sickness, bruised nerve endings, and feeling like the baby might 'fall out' at any second. I am trying to not take it for granted or complain (although its still a constant struggle). I am so thankful that God has blessed us with another miracle and although this pregnancy has been far from easy like Colin, it's still a blessing and I love this baby just as much as I love Colin. I can not wait for him/her to get here!
Weekly update!
How far along?: 34 weeks, 2 days.
Weight gain/loss: Colin went to my Dr's appt on Monday and I was concentrating on him so didn't catch the gain. I'm sure a couple more lbs.
Symptoms: starting to get heartburn/acid reflux. lots of Braxton Hicks/contractions and pressure. rings are starting to get tight :(
Gender: Team Green! Getting really excited to find out if it's a boy or girl
Sleep?: Becoming increasingly more difficult. Baby gets pissed (aka: very aggressively active) if I lay on my right side but my left hip throbs if I lay on it for any period of time. So I spend alot of time tossing back and forth in addition to my 5+ pee breaks a night :)
Best moment this week?: Baby Shower earlier this week! It was so nice to be able to celebrate the miracle of this child.
Movement: Still very active - so much so that it bruised me. quite the little soccer or gymnastic already.
Food cravings/aversions: just tend to like food in general lately :)
What I miss?: being able to walk/stand for long periods of time without having a million contractions or heavy pressure
What I am looking forward to?: more of these nice days! trying to get some quality family of 3 time in before baby gets here!
Size of Baby: according to baby center: Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long
What I’m nervous about: how long our "To Do" list is and how I'm going to physically be able to work for potenitally another 6 weeks.
How far along?: 34 weeks, 2 days.
Weight gain/loss: Colin went to my Dr's appt on Monday and I was concentrating on him so didn't catch the gain. I'm sure a couple more lbs.
Symptoms: starting to get heartburn/acid reflux. lots of Braxton Hicks/contractions and pressure. rings are starting to get tight :(
Gender: Team Green! Getting really excited to find out if it's a boy or girl
Sleep?: Becoming increasingly more difficult. Baby gets pissed (aka: very aggressively active) if I lay on my right side but my left hip throbs if I lay on it for any period of time. So I spend alot of time tossing back and forth in addition to my 5+ pee breaks a night :)
Best moment this week?: Baby Shower earlier this week! It was so nice to be able to celebrate the miracle of this child.
Movement: Still very active - so much so that it bruised me. quite the little soccer or gymnastic already.
Food cravings/aversions: just tend to like food in general lately :)
What I miss?: being able to walk/stand for long periods of time without having a million contractions or heavy pressure
What I am looking forward to?: more of these nice days! trying to get some quality family of 3 time in before baby gets here!
Size of Baby: according to baby center: Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long
What I’m nervous about: how long our "To Do" list is and how I'm going to physically be able to work for potenitally another 6 weeks.
Weekly update!
How far along?: 33 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: official Dr amount: 9 lbs
Symptoms: feeling REALLY pregnant and like I could/should go into labor at any time.
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: would have more if I didn't get up 5-8 times a night to pee
Best moment this week?: heading up north for our anniversary!!
Movement: all the time
Food cravings/aversions: nothing major this week
What I miss?: being able to walk without feeling like I might go into labor
What I am looking forward to?: the weather continuing to get nicer
Size of Baby: according to baby center: This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark
What I’m nervous about: both going into labor really early and also having to be pregnant for potentially another 7 weeks lol
How far along?: 33 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: official Dr amount: 9 lbs
Symptoms: feeling REALLY pregnant and like I could/should go into labor at any time.
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: would have more if I didn't get up 5-8 times a night to pee
Best moment this week?: heading up north for our anniversary!!
Movement: all the time
Food cravings/aversions: nothing major this week
What I miss?: being able to walk without feeling like I might go into labor
What I am looking forward to?: the weather continuing to get nicer
Size of Baby: according to baby center: This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark
What I’m nervous about: both going into labor really early and also having to be pregnant for potentially another 7 weeks lol
Weekly update!
How far along?: 32 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: gained 4 lbs at my last appt for a total of 9.5 lbs :( probably will not meet my max gain goal :(
Symptoms: overall not a great week on the pregnancy front. super sore, feeling giantly H-U-G-E, irritable, overwhelmed, very unattractive (did I mention I'm HUGE?!?!), and a touch emotional and hormonal.
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: better than last week but still not great
Best moment this week?: finding out I do NOT have Gestational Diabetes.
Movement: baby is still incredibly active and especially in the evenings you can see him/her dancing through my shirt
Food cravings/aversions: just food in general
What I miss?: not the right week to ask this
What I am looking forward to?: continuing to knock things off our "To Do" list
How far along?: 32 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: gained 4 lbs at my last appt for a total of 9.5 lbs :( probably will not meet my max gain goal :(
Symptoms: overall not a great week on the pregnancy front. super sore, feeling giantly H-U-G-E, irritable, overwhelmed, very unattractive (did I mention I'm HUGE?!?!), and a touch emotional and hormonal.
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: better than last week but still not great
Best moment this week?: finding out I do NOT have Gestational Diabetes.
Movement: baby is still incredibly active and especially in the evenings you can see him/her dancing through my shirt
Food cravings/aversions: just food in general
What I miss?: not the right week to ask this
What I am looking forward to?: continuing to knock things off our "To Do" list
Size of Baby: according to baby center: By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus.
What I’m nervous about: again probably not the best week/day to answer this question but having potentially 8 more week of getting bigger, how to accomplish everything on our list, etc.
What I’m nervous about: again probably not the best week/day to answer this question but having potentially 8 more week of getting bigger, how to accomplish everything on our list, etc.
Weekly update!
How far along?: 31 weeks, 1 day
Weight gain/loss: scared to see the scale on Monday -I've been a pig this week- but currently it's 5.5lbs
Symptoms: where to start :)
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: I think I jinxed myself last week as I've slept like crap this week
Best moment this week?: Couple sweet moments with Colin
Movement: LOTS! Sometimes feels like this baby is trying to come out through my stomach.
Food cravings/aversions: Popsicles and lots of 'em
What I miss?: sleeping comfortably
What I am looking forward to?: minus the scale portion, my Dr's appt on Monday.
Size of Baby: according to Baby Center: This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. Ultrasound last week was showing baby weighing 3lb 8oz so I assume baby is actually probably closer to 4lbs
What I’m nervous about: Getting everything done on our "To Do" list
How far along?: 31 weeks, 1 day
Weight gain/loss: scared to see the scale on Monday -I've been a pig this week- but currently it's 5.5lbs
Symptoms: where to start :)
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: I think I jinxed myself last week as I've slept like crap this week
Best moment this week?: Couple sweet moments with Colin
Movement: LOTS! Sometimes feels like this baby is trying to come out through my stomach.
Food cravings/aversions: Popsicles and lots of 'em
What I miss?: sleeping comfortably
What I am looking forward to?: minus the scale portion, my Dr's appt on Monday.
Size of Baby: according to Baby Center: This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. Ultrasound last week was showing baby weighing 3lb 8oz so I assume baby is actually probably closer to 4lbs
What I’m nervous about: Getting everything done on our "To Do" list
Weekly update!
How far along?: 30 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: gained 1 lb at my most recent Dr's appt. Total gain: 5.5lbs
Symptoms: starting to become more uncomfortable - feeling like I did at the end of my pregnancy with Colin which makes sense since Dr said I was measuring at 35 weeks!
Gender: went another ultrasound without finding out!!
Sleep?: sleeping fairly well. hips still really sore but either I'm getting used to it or its easing up slightly
Best moment this week?: having yet another ultrasound but finally hearing "everything looks perfect!"
Movement: still very active
Food cravings/aversions: I'd say popsicles have become a craving. I think about them constantly!
What I miss?: being able to hold/cuddle Colin more easily
What I am looking forward to?: the warmer weather that is coming
Size of Baby: on Monday, the ultrasound said baby was weighing 3lbs 8oz. According to Baby center, "Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage)"
What I’m nervous about: Getting the results of my semi-elective GD testing. I do not want it to come back positive but would love to have a reason as to why I'm measuring so far ahead of schedule.
How far along?: 30 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: gained 1 lb at my most recent Dr's appt. Total gain: 5.5lbs
Symptoms: starting to become more uncomfortable - feeling like I did at the end of my pregnancy with Colin which makes sense since Dr said I was measuring at 35 weeks!
Gender: went another ultrasound without finding out!!
Sleep?: sleeping fairly well. hips still really sore but either I'm getting used to it or its easing up slightly
Best moment this week?: having yet another ultrasound but finally hearing "everything looks perfect!"
Movement: still very active
Food cravings/aversions: I'd say popsicles have become a craving. I think about them constantly!
What I miss?: being able to hold/cuddle Colin more easily
What I am looking forward to?: the warmer weather that is coming
Size of Baby: on Monday, the ultrasound said baby was weighing 3lbs 8oz. According to Baby center, "Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage)"
What I’m nervous about: Getting the results of my semi-elective GD testing. I do not want it to come back positive but would love to have a reason as to why I'm measuring so far ahead of schedule.
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