34 Weeks. Round 3.

How far along? 34  weeks + 1 day. (Go here to see my 34 week bump with Julian)

Next OB appointment?  December 16th and 17th - MFM on the 16th and Midwife on the 17th (when I'll be 36 weeks). Then I start going to the OB/Midwife EVERY week. I think the MFM will stay every other week, but I'm not sure.

Total weight gain/loss? Don't know, don't care. At my OB appointment this past week I made the best decision I've made in a while and opted to not look at the scale. I figure the midwife would have said something if she was concerned about my weight gain. I don't need to know the number unless it's a problem. I've already gained over 30 pounds and I'm sure the Thanksgiving feasts didn't help that number go down.  I'm still slimmer this pregnancy than the other two and I can fit in my designer maternity jeans so I'm not giving it another thought.  I'm eating healthy (aside from the pie at the holidays) and exercising when I can/feel up to it.

Maternity clothes?  Yes and I did do a little Cyber Monday shopping to snag another pair of maternity jeans (I only had 1 and the fact that I wont' have to get dressed for an office after 2 weeks seemed to be a good reason for another pair of jeans). 

Stretch marks? The belly is still stretch mark free!  The gal that did my ultrasound on Wednesday noted how smooth and mark free my belly was, especially for a 3rd baby. I told her my hips and thighs weren't so line free, but I am blessed to not have them on my belly.

Sleep? Terrible. I can't fall asleep at night and I can't stay asleep. It's not event that I'm uncomfortable, I just can't sleep. I am every night for a while around 4am.

Best moment last week? Seeing Bridget on the ultrasound. She's growing great and is estimated to already weigh SIX POUNDS ONE OUNCE! She's doing great practice breathing and is just a cute little thing. She appears to have a head full of hair and is head down already and hopefully will stay that way!  Her right kidney is holding strong and doesn't have any signs of damage or blockage, which is what we are hoping will continue. Her left kidney looked worse this week, but we won't know the full extent of the damage until she's here and can be tested.  My amniotic fluid level is staying in the normal range and all in all things are good. The MFM said he hopes I can go into labor on my own, but that we'll continue evaluating the situation until she's here and adjust the plan if need be. He made the point that it is best for her to stay until at least 39 weeks to avoid any other potential complications in the event her kidney requires attention sooner than later. It's best if her lungs are fully developed if she needs surgery soon. So fingers crossed I stay pregnant until January!

Movement? Oh yes. Her feet pack a pretty hefty punch!

Food cravings? Nothing in particular.  My appetite has decreased slightly in the past few days. 

Food aversions?  Not really.

Gender? Sugar and Spice and everything nice.

Labor signs? Braxton Hicks contractions daily.

Belly button in/out? Out. And Lukas was kind enough to point out that I still have a freckle in my belly button but that it is gross and he doesn't want to see it.  Thanks bud.

What I miss: Sleep.

What I am looking forward to: This weekend my girlfriends are throwing me and Bridget a small Sprinkle shower. I'm excited to see my girls and celebrate B.

Milestones: I went 5 days between hair washing this week. I think that's a record for me. That's the only milestone I can think of for this week...

Bump #2 @ 33 Weeks

Bump @ 33 weeks with Julian

And here I was at 33 weeks with Lukas, in the same shirt even....

Bump @ 33 Weeks with Lukas

Bump #2 @ 30 Weeks

30 Weeks today!

Bump #2 @ 29 Weeks

Beach bump!

Bump #2 @ 27 Weeks

Third Trimester.  What up.

27 weeks w/JRS

versus me last time....

27 weeks w/Lukas

Bump #2 @ 26 Weeks

We were in a hurry this morning and I am having a rough hair day (perhaps because we were running late...) but I do want to keep up with the weekly documentation of this growing belly again.  So here I am at 26 weeks today with #2.

And for comparison's sake, here I was @ 26 weeks with Lukas.

Bump #2 @ 24 Weeks

24 Weeks today.

And for the record, it is March 26 in Atlanta and there were SNOW flurries this morning.  I really need the weather to warm up because I like my maternity dresses much better than my separates.  And only having one pair of non-jeans pants to wear is getting old.  Very old.

And bump 1 vs. bump 2



24 weeks w/#2

 24 weeks w/Lukas



Bump #2 @ 23 Weeks

 23 weeks today.

I had a doctor's appointment this afternoon and baby #2 is doing great. His heart beat is strong and I'm apparently growing "right on track." While I was there I took the opportunity to ask the doc how my weight gain was progressing this time versus last time.  My starting weight was about the same before both pregnancies. At 23 weeks with Lukas I had gained 26 pounds.  This time around, at 23 weeks I have gained 19 pounds.  And last time I gained 8 pounds in the four weeks between my 23 and 27 week appointments!!!  Pray with me that I do not suddenly catch up...

Can you tell I was 7 pounds heavier in the first picture below?  I can and I can't.  But it might be because I'm distracted by my awful outfit and flippy hair! What was I thinking?!?  I should not look better in yoga pants and a tee shirt at the end of day than in work clothes at the start of the day!  Sigh.




23 Weeks w/Lukas



23 Weeks w/#2







Bump #2 @ 22 Weeks

 22 Weeks today.

We're still adjusting to daylight savings time, so there wasn't exactly any time to take a picture this morning before work.  Disregard the messy hair and sorority tee shirt.

The bump is definitely growing!

Bump #2 @ 21 Weeks

21 weeks down, 19 (or so) to go!  The pictures are a bit blurry this morning, but it's the best we could do in a hurry....

And now for the comparison picture of Bump #1 vs. Bump #2.  What was up with my hair last time?  Awful.  I think I got a little overzealous with the flat iron.  And perhaps it's just wishful thinking, or rose colored glasses, but I think, I look bigger last time.  Maybe?  Perhaps?  Hopefully....

  

21 weeks w/Lukas

21 weeks w/#2

Bump #2 @ 20 Weeks

Today marks the half(ish) way point in my pregnancy with #2!!!  20 weeks down, 20 or so more weeks to go!  Here I am at the half way mark...

Bump #2 @ 19 Weeks

 I forgot to take a picture last week @ 18 weeks.  Oops.  But I'm back at 19 weeks with my bump.  Here I am this morning before work! 

And now for the comparison picture of Bump #1 vs. Bump #2.  AKA, am I on my way to getting as rotund this time around?  What do you think? 



19 weeks w/Lukas

19 weeks w/#2



Bump #2 @ 17 Weeks

For some reason I'm incapable of picking just one picture to post for these bump pictures.  Perhaps it's a form of self-torture.  Who knows.  Anyway, here I am at 17 weeks!

Perhaps I shouldn't use a white door as a background....I look somewhat ghostly

My bump is sort of egg shaped, no?

P.S. For comparison, here's what I looked like last week!

P.S.S. Next week I can do side by side pics of bump #1 vs. bump #2!  Get excited!

Bump #2 @ 16 Weeks

 As of today I'm 16 weeks along with pregnancy #2.  And there's a bump.  So I figure why not start documenting my progressive weight gain online for all to see.  In another two weeks I can do a side by side comparison of bump 1 vs. bump 2.  Mr. Cob is trying to win brownie points and told me he definitely thinks I'm looking thinner this time around.  Oh he's a sweet man.  And a liar.  (He is a litigator afterall).

I also need to remember to do this first thing in the morning next week...10pm at night after a full day of work, wrangling a 2 year old and not reapplying makeup since 8am, does not the prettiest picture make.

So here I am at 16 weeks pregnant with Poppy!  (Also, as a sidenote, the top I'm wearing is not a maternity top. I bought it before I was even pregnant with Lukas.  It is gathered on the sides (like maternity tops...).  Why did I think this would be flattering on my non-pregnant body?  I really wonder about my fashion sense some days!)

16 weeks!

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Does this pregnancy make me look fat???

13 Weeks (Round 2)

Ok, let's wrap up this self-indulgent pregnancy posting week with a survey and maybe a picture.  Maybe.  We'll see how I'm feeling after writing.

How far along? 13 weeks and 3 days

Total weight gain/loss? In a shocking turn of events I've lost weight this week.  I'm up 3.9 pounds from pre-preggo weight.  I think this is due to a combination of eating in, trying to walk 10,000 steps a day, my pregnancy workout DVD and being overly sensitive to the weight gain.

Maternity clothes? Nope.  But I think they'll be coming out this weekend.  Or at least the Bella Band that I'm going to borrow from a friend and give a whirl.  I never tried it last time, so we'll see.  Have I mentioned that I did splurge a little on myself and order a few new work pieces from Isabella Oliver Maternity?  And I found a Diane Von Furstenburg maternity dress on ebay!!  I'm super pumped for their arrival.

Stretch marks? No new ones, but I will say that it feels like the old ones are more prominent.  Hopefully that's all in my head.
Sleep? Pretty good.  I just wish I could get more of it.

Best moment last week? Sharing my news on the blog and with some work friends and more friends.

Movement? I know it's too early to feel Poppy jumping around in there, but occasionally I swear I can feel him/her.  Though, it's likely just gas.

Food cravings? Nothing comes to mind

Food aversions? Never.

Gender? I'm feeling girl right now.

Labor signs? Nope

Belly button in/out? IN.

What I miss: Dirty vodka martinis and running.  Admittedly, i could still run and I just haven't tried but it doesn't have the same appeal right now.

What I am looking forward to: Getting my new maternity clothes in the mail!

Milestones: 2nd trimester baby!

Ok, what the hell.  Let's go ahead and start the Weekly Pooch pic while we're at it.  5 weeks earlier this time around....

13 weeks!

The Picture of Lateness

And the picture documentation continues.  2 days "late"...

The daddy to be patiently waits

While the momma-to-be slowly loses her mind...

Week 40 Pooch Pic

Here is what I had planned on sharing with you for the week 40 pooch pic...

Cute pooch, no?!?!  This is her favorite place to sit lately - with either her paws or head on my belly.  I think she's talking to Lukas and trying to convince him to come out.  Wrigley is really ready to meet her little brother!

But in an effort to continue the documentation of the growing belly, I snapped this picture on my phone.  It's an odd shape today.  Maybe that means he's ready to make his entrance!

Week 39 Pic

Hopefully just one more weekly picture to go!

Week 38 Pics

Week 38...hopefully only two more weeks (or less) of pooch pics to go!  Maybe I'll then start doing a reverse pooch pic to see how quickly the baby bump goes down...or maybe not, that wouldn't be nearly as exciting as watching the bump grow these past 9 months!



37 Weeks Picture

Baby countdown = 3 weeks until due date

And Wrigley just begged me to take her pictures this week too....