36 Weeks

I just finished up my 36 week appointment..pretty non eventful. Doc came in and asked me if my back, hips, basically my whole body hurt yet...I said yes and he it said it was all normal 🙄 He did say I should cut back work hours, so hopefully that will help the pain. I honestly don't remember hurting this badly at this point with Ryleigh. I can barely walk this time! Sometimes I have to hold onto things and drag myself along lol Good news, I am still on track for a VBAC! He said if I get past 40 weeks we will schedule a CSection as a backup plan. I don't see myself going that long, but since he says everything is normal, I could definitely be wrong.

Ryan, his grandmother, and my father in love started painting Ryder's room! It's going to look really nice once it's finished! We also have the cars almost ready, just have to put the actual car seat in! I already have his bag packed, now I just have to get mine done. Just 4ish weeks left to go!

How far along: 36 weeks, 3 days.

Total weight gain: 20 lbs.

Maternity clothes: Yep.

Stretch marks: ONE! My first one with both babies! 😱 It's not that bad,though.

Sleep: Nope.

Best moment of this week: My off day. Rest=💗

Miss anything: Sleep!

Movement: Oh yes! He's an active little guy!

Food cravings: Not really anything?  

Anything making you queasy or sick: The pain at night makes me nauseous.

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes. I'm bigger than I was with RyRy, but less swollen.

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: Contractions, pressure, etc. 

Belly button in or out: It's headed towards "out." 

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Moody 😳

Looking forward to: Touring the new hospital tomorrow!

34 Weeks!

34 weeks?! Time was moving like sand in an hourglass and now I'm pretty sure someone made the hole bigger and the sand is falling out in clumps...

My pregnancy with Ryder hasn't been all rainbows, butterflies, and ice cream, (actually there's been a lot of ice cream, but whatever.) But, I am honestly sad to see it coming to an end. For inquiring minds, this is our last baby (cue all the tears from me). As sad as that makes me, it's a decision Ryan and I made to be able to provide a great life for our two kiddos. We have been SO incredibly blessed to have Ryleigh and Ryder without any complications. We know this and are so thankful. But, two is our number. Now I need my sisters to pack on some more nieces and nephews for me! ;) 

In other news...I had a doctor's appointment yesterday andddd....Ryder's position isssss....HEAD DOWN! Big deal for us over here! Ryleigh was breech, resulting in a c-section (no thank you!). So this little guy will gain major brownie points if he stays in the position he's in 😊 I have ZERO desire to have a repeat c, and no, you won't change my mind by telling me how much easier the 2nd one is. I've read a lot of stories of doctors not being supportive of VBACs, mostly because scheduling a c-section is easier, but my doctors are completely opposite. They are all 100% supportive of a VBAC and have never tried to sway me back to a repeat C. So, only time will tell. But for now, I am praying for a head down baby boy!

WE LEAVE FOR THE BEACH IN 3 DAYS!! EEK! I seriously cannot wait! The doctor said I should be fine as long as I drinks tons of water and stop on the way down frequently so that I can walk around (sorry, honey). Poor Ryleigh thought we were leaving the other day and she woke up telling her daddy she was ready to go to the beach! Explaining to a toddler that she still has a few days to go is not ideal 😩

Next appointment is in 2 weeks and then I start going weekly!!

How far along: 34 weeks, 1 day.

Total weight gain: 15 lbs.

Maternity clothes: Yep.

Stretch marks: ONE! My first one with both babies! 😱 It's not that bad,though.

Sleep: Two words-pregnant pillow. It will change your life as a pregnant woman.

Best moment of this week: Spending yesterday with Ryan and Ryleigh. They make my heart so full!

Miss anything: Standing up with ease lol

Movement: Y'all don't even know. He LOVES food and will move so much when I eat that you can see him through my shirt 😂

Food cravings: Give me all the snacks. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nausea has come back if I don't eat quickly enough/often.

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes. I'm bigger than I was with RyRy.

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks, pressure, etc. 

Belly button in or out: It's headed towards "out." 

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Moody 😳

Looking forward to: The beach!

28 week update...

28 weeks pregnant! Approximately 12 to go! I had a doctor's appointment this week. It didn't exactly go as planned. I was sent home with "the drink" at my last appointment. (The sugary, glucose drink to test for gestational diabetes.) Although my mom had it with all of her children, I had no worries because I passed, no questions asked, with Ryleigh. Weight was checked, I lost two lbs since my last appointment, blood pressure was good, and they drew my blood to test it one hour after I finished the drink. Well, before the doc even had the door shut he starts in about how low my iron is. It's an 8. Normal is 12-15. He asked if I was exhausted all the time, and of course I'm thinking, "yeah! I work full time and a half, have a toddler, and I'm 28 weeks pregnant. Not to mention a house, bills, laundry, blah blah blah..." Well, apparently if I can raise my iron it should help with some of the exhaustion. (Now, what's gonna help with the back pain?! lol) I was instructed to take additional iron every day on top of what I already take and he said they would start monitoring it at my visits.

Cool, so, on to the next thing. "We will call you with your glucose results!" Awesome, yeah yeah, see ya at my next appointment. Until they call me today. There I am, about to do my speaking part at a skill trainer meeting with my employees and my phone rings from the doctor's office. "You failed your glucose test and it was by 142 points. We need to see you immediately for the 3 hour re-test." Pretty sure the lady thought she lost connection because I was silent. I was in shock. My stomach just knotted and tears welled up in my eyes. My platter (we're way past the plate) is already full. Roll in the banquet table, lady. She asked me to come in right then. There was no way. I'm 45 minutes away and I wasn't even in my own car at that point as the meeting was off site. "So tomorrow morning at 8:15 it is" she informed me. Like, I didn't even have a choice. "I'm suppose to work at 8am" was all I could think, but there wasn't an option. I have to do this asap for me and my baby. That's what's #1, hands down, most important. She let me know that since I failed so miserably that it was important that I was there as soon as possible so that they could get me on appropriate medication and diet if need be.

I.AM.FREAKED.OUT. Is my son okay? Did I do this? Why is this happening to us? Were the results wrong? If I failed by that much is there even a small chance that I will pass the retest? Will he be diabetic? What do I eat now? Should I just not eat until the retest? IS HE OKAY? This happens to a lot of women, right?

These are a very small percentage of the thoughts that ran through my head in the next 30 seconds after I hung up the phone. At this point I am just scared and in need of positive thoughts and encouraging words. I know it's not the end of the world. I know some of you may think I'm being dramatic. But if you're a mama, then you know that if it's something, ANYTHING, to do with your babies, you would be freaked out, too. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers this evening and tomorrow.

On a great note! The hospital right by my house is opening a maternity ward...originally set to open in October. The official opening date was moved to September 12th! ONE DAY before my due date!!! Eeeeek! I really hope to deliver there!!! But, as we saw from Miss Ryleigh, my babies like to choose their own birthdays 😉 LOL

Trying to stay positive, smile, and look on the bright side of things. Today it's really hard, but tomorrow is a brand new day.

27 Weeks!

My 2nd trimester is almost over! WHAT! How did that happen?! This pregnancy has FLOWN by. It makes me a little weepy since it's my last. It was a rough start this go round, but I really do enjoy being pregnant. I love the feeling of carrying my baby and knowing that my body can provide everything that he needs. I actually don't mind "the bump" and dressing it up lol I get excited for my doctor's appointment's too...minus the weighing in part! LOL! I actually have one tomorrow, and it's the one where I drink the super sugary, delicious drink to be tested for gestational diabetes. (P.S.-from what I remember with Ryleigh, it is NOT very delicious! 😩)

Anyways, 17 days until my vacation!!! Some of my best friends, sisters, and mamas are throwing me a baby shower for Baby Ryder that weekend! I am so excited and feel so blessed that they want to celebrate his upcoming arrival! I can't wait to see everyone and show everyone his nursery! 

Speaking of, I paid the final invoice on his bedding and it should be shipped soon!!! I had the same lady who made Ryleigh's also make Ryder's. She does BEAUTIFUL work and I was SO satisfied with how Ryleigh's turned out! Her name is Angela and you can find her on Etsy...her shop name is "abusymother" if you're interested in her work! Here's a picture of the patterns that she used for his bedding. I love it! 

I can't wait to see it all put together! We already have all of his furniture in his room, put together, and in their proper places 😊 EEK!

Also, big news for Ryleigh! She hasn't had her coveted "pie-you" AKA pacifier in a few weeks now! She doesn't even ask for it anymore! I am SO proud of her!!! Also, her daddy converted her crib to a toddler bed on Saturday! (Yep, I cried.) She thinks it's a drive thru..makes me lay down and she orders "nuggets," "samich," and "apples." 😂 She's too funny!! 

I will update after my appointment tomorrow! 

How far along: 27 weeks, 6 days.

Total weight gain: 10 lbs.

Maternity clothes: Pants for sure. Tops, I need the length! I did give in and buy a maternity top on clearance and I have to admit...they are COMFY!

Stretch marks: Nope. Thank you, Lord Jesus! Didn't get them with Ryleigh and PRAYING not to get them this time!

Sleep: I have concocted the recipe to be able to sleep (almost) all night...a big ole back rub before I fall asleep from my sweet husband and chugging a bottle of water 😉 I had been having contractions at night and the water has helped to stop it! 

Best moment of this week: Celebrating the father of my babes on Father's Day! They are beyond blessed to have him! 

Miss anything: Time off....I desperately need this vacation.

Movement: Oooh yes. This baby boy is ACTIVE!

Food cravings: My feet are concreted at the crossroad of "I'm starving" and "nothing sounds good." I've also recently added a third road to the mix..."Yum! I'll have that....*food arrives*....ew, I don't want that." It's a real blast, y'all. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Those Braxton Hicks! I read that they are "sometimes" painful. I'm the lucky "sometimes."

Have you started to show yet: Yep. & no, you don't have to comment on it, unless it's nice 🙄😉

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks, pressure, etc. I have a feeling I'll have back labor 😫

Belly button in or out: In-ish. It's a real thing, people!! 

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or moody most of the time: I feel happy, but I get annoyed quickly nowadays...

Looking forward to: My two days off and my vacation! 

24 Weeks With Our Son!

Happy 24 weeks to us!! Blows my mind that there's less than 16 weeks to go until I am holding my SON in my arms! We've picked out his furniture, nursery theme, and diaper bag! We've also cleared out the old guest room (for the most part) and so far have one dresser in there! (The rest of the furniture is on order.) Ryleigh loves to show people her brother's room and the clothes we've put in his drawers already. She's organized his little toys a thousand times! There's a little chair in there and she sits in it, rocking his little stuffed bunny, and saying "shh shh."  She's going to be such a great big sister!


^^This is the set that we picked, it's NOT his room/the theme.^^

Ryleigh is 2. TWO!!!!! Where did the time go?!?! Time flies when you're having fun! We want to keep the fun, just slow down time 😩 She had a Minnie Mouse 'Oh TWOdles' themed birthday party and she had a BLAST! She's talked about it ever since! My very talented mother and father in love made a hot dog cart that was precious! Then on her actual birthday, we took her to the American Girl restaurant where she got to bring her doll and eat with her, then we went to ChuckECheese with my family for pizza and games. She had a really great day!!









I'm still working. All. The. Time. I have a vacation scheduled for next month...MUCH NEEDED! Ryan is on a break from school for the month of May, but he starts back June 1st. He's on track to graduate with his bachelors in May (YAY!). He got a motorcycle and has been loving every minute of it!



Can't wait to spend this afternoon at the pool!! I've been working so much that we NEED a day with just the three of us hanging out!

How far along: 24 weeks, 5 days.

Total weight gain: 6 lbs.

Maternity clothes: Pants for sure. I can still wear my old pants, they're just uncomfy.

Stretch marks: Nope. Thank you, Lord Jesus! Didn't get them with Ryleigh and PRAYING not to get them this time!

Sleep: Is that where you're supposed to close your eyes all night? Yeah, haven't seen that in weeks. I need a Snoogle lol

Best moment of this week: Coming home to see my little girl laughing in her Daddy's arms in her jumpy house. They love each other so much 💕

Miss anything: Sleep. & wine? lol

Movement: Oooh yes. This baby boy is ACTIVE!

Food cravings: My feet are concreted at the crossroad of "I'm starving" and "nothing sounds good."

Anything making you queasy or sick: If I wait too long to eat.

Have you started to show yet: Strangers have started asking when I'm due, so there's your answer.

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: No! Too early for all of that!

Belly button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or moody most of the time: I feel happy, but I get annoyed quickly nowadays...

Looking forward to: Hanging out with my sweet husband and our baby girl today!