Ahem. We are nearly inside a month. Question: how did you NOT freak the freak out when expecting your second child?? Also, why do you suddenly see ALL THE PROJECTS as if through a magnifying glass when expecting your second child? Like big projects. Like cleaning all surfaces and ripping out main level carpet and re-arranging a single childs room to fit a second child? And also, why do big things break when expecting your second child? Like both cars and the kitchen sink and phones?
Just a few questions from this super-calm mama. Right. Deep breath.
So the update! Here you go:
Symptoms:
– Braxton Hicks contractions. Still all the time.
– Pubic bone pain (better, but still there)
– I’m waddling.
– Taking a deep breath is difficult – it doesn’t feel like the air actually gets down into my lungs.
– No chance of reaching my toes. Picking up The Boy is hard. I get winded like whoa easily.
– You’ll have to look at the picture below, but I’m pretty sure baby dropped.
Cravings:
– Cereal.
– Ice. I want ice all the time.
Aversions:
– Still just chicken
Weight Gain:
– ? lbs total (not sure anymore – doc appt next week)
– Baby is measuring a week ahead!! Hoo boy…
Movement:
– Baby’s moves are bigger and grander – like a foot rolling across my entire belly =)
– Consistently perking up from 11pm-2am. Yikes.
Doc appts:
– Every week, starting next week
– Scheduled for final 36 week ultrasound this Friday
Preparations:
– Furniture – the big swing and bouncy seat – is down from the attic!
– Pre-registered at the hospital for delivery
– Completed a Lamaze class this month!
– Washed all tiny clothes and put in closet
– Boppy pillows on each level
– Debating buying The Boy a big bed so the crib will be open for naptime…
Bump pic:
And that’s what this girls 35 weeks looks like! Um, the next update could be introducing baby. Whoa… and WHEEEEE!! =)
-Anna {girl with blog} {and baby}
You look amazing. I totally hear you about being in the home stretch. I’m starting to freak out about the end of this time too, and I’m only on Baby #1. Can’t wait to meet the newest member of your family and mine! So Exciting!
you are so cute. Enjoy every moment of it. Can’t wait to see ‘who’ is going to join your little family.
How interesting that there’s a preview for your 36-week update from your pregnancy with Sam. Your bumps look so similar!
Praying for you, thinking of you, wishing you peace and joy for this miracle and a smooth delivery that doesn’t require a year of recovery and a beautiful healthy baby that SLEEPS. Love you, friend. You are in my thoughts daily.
I can Hardly wait!! You look amazing! Love you, and praying the 11-2 party disappears!
Beautiful!
Such an exciting time for you, friend! Sending you lots of love and light.
Congratulations! You look quite adorable! Just found your blog through {in}courage and I am hoping to be at the MeetUp in April. I also had crazy ice cravings with my second pregnancy. For me, it turns out I am a bit anemic and the ice cravings seem to be a form of pica. When I am supplementing with dessicated liver (capsules!) my ice cravings are under control. Your blog is refreshing and kind, thank you so much!!
So fun!! Saw that you are a new contributer to incourage- how exciting!! We are on our second as well with a little girl on the way in July!