Friday, August 19, 2016

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!

Thursday, August 4, 2016

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!