37 Week Update

Sooooo this pregnancy I've taken way less pictures than I meant to! I knew I didn't wanna do as many as last time but I still planned on taking some...yeah didn't really happen! I don't know why! I guess the second time around it all seems kinda, been there done that. And it doesn't help that I still feel pretty crappy every night and throw up multiple times a day still! Yeah my pregnancies are ROUGH! No bueno. Like, seriously debating having a third kid, even though 2 kids just doesn't seem like enough...sigh. Anyways on to the update!

How far along? 37 weeks! only 10 more days! Getting induced a week early on February 1st! Wooooooooooo!!!!!

Total weight gain: about 35 pounds! But on the bright side i haven't gained any in the past few weeks! So since only a week left looks like this pregnancy I gained a total 35 pounds which is not bad :)

Maternity clothes? yuuuup! 

Stretch marks? Oh man. I didn't use any kind of special lotion this time cause I didn't get any last time, but man was that a mistake! I've gotten a ton around my bum and thighs! and another one by the one I got last time on my side. Suuuckkksssss

Best moment this week: Just playing with my sweet little boy and any time with my man. I just love those two! Jaxson is so much fun and so cute, I just love watching him learn and grow! I'm really taking these last few weeks to just enjoy it being me and my little boy while he's still my only baby.

Miss anything? Not being sick, being able to sleep on my back or stomach! Working out, feeling good enough to want to get out of the house, feeling good enough to play with Jaxson and run around with him. 

Movement: All. the. time. 

Food cravings: Just random things, nothing in particular these past few weeks. Mostly just hard to find things that sound good. It's usually nothing sounds good ever. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still throwing up almost every day, multiple times. Seriously so lame. Only 10 more days of feeling like crap!

Gender: It's a girl! And we finally decided on the name Alexi Grace. And we're gonna call her Lexi :) 

Labor signs: My appointment on Tuesday I was dilated to a 2 and 80% effaced. Tons of Braxton hicks contractions lately as well. 

Symptoms: Nauseous most the time, still throwing up, legs cramps constantly, and sleeping terribly, cant move without feeling like I'm gonna pee, can't breathe, well cause she's always kicking so far up in my lungs/stomach it feels like. Feel like my stomach is gonna pop haha

Belly button in or out?: Out so far out.

Wedding rings on or off? : On

Happy or moody most of the time: was feeling pretty PMS-y last week, not as much this week, just anxious and impatient to not be pregnant anymore!

Looking forward to: not being pregnant anymore! And of course meeting and snuggling my little girl, but honesty mostly just looking forward to not being pregnant! I'm scared for the painful post birth body/ beginning of breastfeeding pain/ sleepless newborn stage and all that. Not gonna be fun. So i'm really trying to enjoy the next 10 days but I'm just so sick of being pregnant. sigh. catch 22. 

27 Week Pregnancy Update

How far along? 27 weeks!

Total weight gain: aggghhhh too much! haha second pregnancy weight is no joke!

Maternity clothes? yup! All the time

Stretch marks? Just the one from last time

Best moment this week: uhhh...the weekend cause Preston is home

Miss anything? Not being sick, being able to sleep on my back or stomach! Working out, feeling good enough to want to get out of the house, feeling good enough to play with Jaxson.

Movement: All the time! Mostly if I'm laying down

Food cravings: This whole pregnancy I've been craving salty foods, and earlier on, spicy food. Compared to being pregnancy with Jaxson, I crave sweet things a lot more this time.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Ugh sick all the time! Don't throw up as much anymore at least but I'm nauseous ALL. THE. TIME! I thought it'd be better by now cause it wasn't as bad in the beginning as it was with Jaxson and with Jaxson I was feeling better by now! Wish I would just get over feeling nauseous 24/7!

Gender: It's a girl! So crazy! I've been in all boy mode for the past two years it's weird to think I'm gonna have a baby girl in less than three months! And man baby girl names are hard to choose! Still need to find one!

Labor signs: Nope

Symptoms: Nauseous all the time, still throwing up some days, legs cramps constantly, and sleeping terribly!

Belly button in or out?: Out

Wedding rings on or off? : On

Happy or moody most of the time: eh, feeling kinda moody lately haha just sick of being sick!

Looking forward to: Christmas!! Going to Bakersfield, my little sister Jenna getting home from her mission December 15th! and not being pregnant anymore! Meeting my baby girl :) 

My Labor Story - Happy Birthday Jaxson!

     I finally went into labor on Sunday, April 6th after having what I now realize were probably super subtle contractions since that Wednesday! My Dr. had told me on Wednesday at my appointment that I could go into labor at anytime and he doubted I would need to be induced the following week so I went home hopeful and my mom actually decided to fly out early so she wouldn't miss anything. She got here early Friday morning and we spent the weekend waiting and hoping my little guy would come soon so Grandma didn't fly out a week early for nothing!
      Sunday morning we woke up late, just in time to watch general conference at 11:00 and around 12:00 I started making pancakes. Halfway through making them I felt water leaking down my legs all over the kitchen floor. I told Preston, "Babe, this is super embarrassing...either my water just broke or I just peed all over the floor..." I really thought my overactive pregnant bladder had finally just failed me. I called my mom over and called the Dr. and he told me it sounded like my water and to come to the hospital. We packed up the last minute things for my hospital bag (the majority of it had been packed for weeks and weeks!) and drove over to the hospital where they confirmed it was my water and I was dilated...to a 2. I knew we were in for a long day!

        I was checked into a room and started on a pitocin drip by 2pm. I still wasn't feeling any contractions at this point just the same random tightening and slight cramping. A few hours later I was only to about a 4 and a half and they said I might as well get my epidural before the contractions really started (cause they still really hadn't) so I did, I was so nervous for that huge needle in my spine that I got super tense and he couldn't get the needle to go in straight so that freakin' hurt! After I made myself relax though it went in and then the fun started. That numb feeling was seriously so weird for me, it came on so fast and I hated not being able to feel ANYTHING below my belly! It just kept getting more frustrating for me as the hours wore on cause even though I was glad to not be feeling the big contractions that now I was feeling as only shadows, the numbness was starting to get to me. Around 12:00 am the Dr. said I should be ready to push in about 2 hours and an hour and a half later I was fully dilated and getting prepped to push my little guy into the world! At this point I was shaking and shivering like crazy and freaking out cause I didn't know how I was gonna push if I couldn't feel anything, but after about 20 minutes of pushing my perfect little baby boy was born at 1:48 am on April 7th. He weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

     Seeing him for the first time was a beautiful and shocking moment, I couldn't believe he was here, and that all of him fit inside me, and that that perfect little baby was all mine! I'll always cherish that beautiful day, meeting my son and watching Preston meet his little boy. I was so immediately in love and have spent every possible minute since starting into, and kissing his perfect little face. I feel so blessed to have this little miracle in my life and can't wait to love him and watch him grow everyday for the rest of my life!

39 Weeks - 40 Week Picture

How far along? 39 weeks!

Total weight gain: 35 pounds

Maternity clothes? yup

Stretch marks? Nope

Best moment this week: Haven't had one yet! It will be if he decides to come outta me!

Miss anything? Not being pregnant. Having a flat belly, being able to lay on my belly, walking normal (without waddling!)

Movement: He's still super active! Last night I felt like he was trying to beat me up from the inside! Strong little guy! He's probably so squished, I keep telling him there's lots more room outside of the womb!

Food cravings: Not really...well I guess today I've been just wanting a big bowl of all types of fruit!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still getting sick after dinner usually every night, yet another reason I can't wait for this to be over!

Gender: Boy

Labor signs: Weird random crampiness but nothing time-able or anything so its just annoying.

Symptoms: Always tired (can't sleep), aching legs and back, cramping, hungry, nauseous, constantly having to go to the bathroom

Belly button in or out? out

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or moody most of the time: gahhhh can you tell i'm not in the best of moods today? Haha just wanting him here already! I just know he's gonna make me wait another week, I'm betting i'll have to be induced next week.

Looking forward to: Having my little guy, not being huge and pregnant.

36 weeks

How far along? 36 weeks!

Total weight gain: When I went to the Dr. on Wednesday they didn't tell me the number but I don't think I gained any more than like a pound from what it said last time, so I'm still going with 30 pounds! Haha

Maternity clothes? Yup, the same like 5 shirts and 3 pairs of pants! Can't wait to get my old wardrobe back! And buy lots of new clothes once I lose my baby weight. I honestly don't see the point in buying tons of maternity clothes, and I don't understand women who do...unless you're super rich I guess, then right on. But really, spending tons of money on a whole wardrobe you'll only wear for a couple months? Makes absolutely no sense to me! I'd rather spend that money on baby clothes or an awesome wardrobe afterwards to reward myself for all that hell of pregnancy! Not to mention, I look and feel huge and gross anyway no amount of clothes would change that at this point. lol

Stretch marks? Nope

Best moment this week: My ultrasound on Wednesday! It was SO amazing to see him! She was able to get a perfect shot of his little face, and I got to see him opening and closing his eyes and mouth, he kept drinking tons of fluid she said and putting his little fingers in his mouth. Then we watched him get the hiccups (which happens at least 3 times a day haha) and he was just so active the whole time, kicking my ribs (like always) and moving all around. I wish Preston could have been there but he had to work, but I bought the DVD for $2 so he can watch it.

Miss anything? Peeing like a normal person :( my Dr. said his head is super low already and most likely has been for the past month which is why I've been having to pee literally every 5 minutes. Sometimes every 2 minutes. I can't imagine whats gonna happen to my poor bladder when he finally “drops” in the next few weeks cause I feel like he pretty much already has!

Movement: Literally ALL the time, I love it, except for when its a swift kick to my ribs. Preston thinks he's gonna be a handful since he already never stops moving haha we'll see!

Food cravings: Just junk food. But I don't give in too often actually. Now that all the Easter candy is out (which is totally my weakness even not pregnant) I had to buy a bag of the Starburst tropical jelly beans and a bag of the Reeses eggs! But to my credit I haven't even opened them yet! Weird I know, but once I do though you can bet they won't last long!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Food in general :( I threw up after every meal yesterday! I felt like I was back in the first trimester! I usually only get sick after dinners though. Can't believe I've been sick this whole pregnancy. It's not fair and I'm not sorry that I seriously hate women who aren't sick at all during their pregnancies. Kinda makes me want to punch things just thinking about it.

Gender: My little boy!

Labor signs: some braxton hicks but nothing regular or too intense...I almost wonder if they are braxton hicks or not haha

Symptoms: back pain, leg pain, nausea and vomiting, trouble sleeping, peeing all the time, and new to the list this week: feeling like I literally can't get enough oxygen, just sitting down or in any position! It's the most annoying thing, I start to feel pain in my neck and then I get kinda light headed until I change positions, usually only sitting up super straight for a while helps. Yeah fun stuff. My poor lungs are too cramped, along with my bladder...and all my other organs too I suppose

Belly button in or out? Out!

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or moody most of the time: Haha oh man. Randomly moody and B*tchy one minute, weepy over nothing the next, happy after that and i've been getting overly anxious about little things...dang hormones are making me a crazy person.

Looking forward to: 4 more weeks! 4 more weeks! 4 more weeks! Just don't come too late is all I'm asking pleeeeaaasseeeee!!

33 Weeks!

How far along? 33 weeks!

Total weight gain: Finally went to the Dr. and I've gained 30 pounds! Fun news! haha

Maternity clothes? Yup can't even really fit into my regular shirts anymore unless their super stretchy!

Stretch marks? Nope

Best moment this week: Finally getting into the Dr. here! Relieved my stress a lot! He seems really nice and I already have all my appointments for the rest of the pregnancy scheduled! And I get an ultrasound on March 5^th! Excited to get a little peek of my little guy!

Miss anything? Normal exercising! I can't even walk on the treadmill or go on a normal walk without literally almost peeing my pants. Every time! It's probably the most annoying thing ever. Who knew having a 4 ½ pound baby pressing on your bladder would make you feel like you need to be in diapers! Also miss not feeling sick every night..and sometimes during the day!

Movement: Tons of crazy movement! Seriously want that ultrasound to make sure he doesn't have an extra arm and leg in there! This week its actually started to hurt when he moves around a lot! He sticks his little hand or foot so far out or stretches so much I feel like my skin will rip if he stretches any further!

Food cravings: All the bad stuff. Lately though mostly just sweet breads like cinnamon rolls still but i've been good this week! I haven't given in and bought Cinnabon!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Basically every dinner. I always feel sick after dinner.

Labor signs: No...I think I may have had a few Braxton Hicks contractions this week though..but I can't be sure!

Symptoms: Tired, moody, fat, hungry, nauseous, leg and feet cramps, trouble sleeping cause I can't get a comfortable position with this huge belly!

Belly button in or out? All out!

Wedding rings on or off? Still on! Wondering when I'll swell up and won't be able to wear them anymore. My guess is sometime in the next 2 weeks.

Happy or moody most of the time: Moody...but not as moody as I was in January...I think i'm just bored sitting at home all day every day! I want my baby here already!

Looking forward to: It's funny as much as I do want him here though, and how much I'm counting down days and weeks, It's crazy to think if he comes even a week early it seems like so close! And then I start to get freaked out cause I wonder if I'm ready yet! It's like 80% of the time I just want him to come already and the other 20% I'm thinking 6 weeks....I can wait six weeks.

30 Week Update

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain: still haven't weighed myself and haven't been able to get an appointment for almost two months so I don't know! But probably 20-25 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yup, jeans, but as I only have like four real maternity shirts, I wear normal ones too.

Stretch marks? Nope

Best moment this week: Whenever he's not sticking his little feet under my ribs! Haha

Miss anything? Still just regular exercising and laying on my stomach...and not having to pee every two minutes.

Movement: ALL the time! It's like he's trying to kick his way out sometimes I swear! And he gets hiccups a lot, at least once a day

Food cravings: Lately just sweets, today I want a whole pan of Cinnabon cinnamon rolls!!!!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just nauseous almost every night after dinner...threw up a few times after dinner this week.

Gender: Boy

Labor signs: Nope

Symptoms: Leg cramps, peeing constantly, nausea

Belly button in or out? Out!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: About 50/50 finally feeling a little more settled here so not as stressed out lately at least. But still pretty emotional!

Looking forward to: Holding my little baby! Two months be gone already! Haha I'm so impatient.

27 Weeks

How far along? 27 weeks!

Total weight gain: Haven't weighed in a while but i'm thinking still around 25-27 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yeah, though I can still wear regular shirts, and yoga pants.

Stretch marks? Nope

Best moment this week: It's actually been a pretty stressful week, we moved to San Antonio last weekend and this week has been just lots of setting up our new place and missing Preston cause he's been gone all day everyday for work at his new job. Looking forward to the weekend so I can hang out with him again for more than 3 hours.

Miss anything? Really missing working out like normal. Although I haven't been working out at all hopefully now that the holidays are over I can try and walk on a treadmill or go for walks. Also miss being able to take cold medicine! Had a cold the past few days and can't day Dayquil or Nyquil :(

Movement: All the time :) love it! I love feeling him just moving positions all the time.

Food cravings: Today i'm craving a PB&J for some reason!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing in particular just get random bouts of nausea when I haven't eaten enough or after a big meal.

Gender: Boy

Labor signs: Nope

Symptoms: Just some nausea and leg cramps every now and then. Also lots of emotional craziness from hormones lately. Peeing ALL THE TIME!!! Literally I'll go to the bathroom and as soon as I come back and sit down I'll have to go again! It's so annoying!!!! Also experiencing some pregnancy brain this week! Forgetting where I put my phone or what I needed to get at the store, etc.

Belly button in or out? Out!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Oh man the past few weeks I've been so emotional! I feel like any little thing can make me break down!

Looking forward to: My little boy being here already!!! 12 weeks is too long!! I just want to meet him already!

Maternity PIctures!

Right before we left to move to San Antonio I was able to do one more photo shoot with my favorite little sister and photographer, Jenna! She's so talented I LOVE the way these pics all turned out! :) I don't know what I'm going to do now that my photographer is 1,500 miles away! Hopefully she'll be able to come out when my little baby is born!

*****Warning: Lots of pictures!*******

26 Weeks

Haven't been very good at doing my weekly updates what with the holidays and moving and all but here's my 26 week picture for Christmas!