So I’m almost done being pregnant. I can’t even… The next time I post an update it could be about baby, while I’m holding him or her. UNREAL.
Symptoms:
– Contractions: more in the evening. Enough to take my breath away, but can talk/walk through.
– Pubic bone pain during the night/early morning
– No sleep, really. Just too much potty time and too hard to get comfortable.
– Full on and embraced the waddle.
– Baby for sure dropped; breathing is easier, there’s the waddle, and if my bladder is full, it’s painful.
Cravings:
– Cereal
– Cold sweet tea
– Ice. Still ice, all the time.
Aversions:
– chicken
Weight Gain:
– About 25 lbs total
Movement:
– Baby’s moves are bigger and grander – like a foot rolling across my entire belly =)
– Still consistently perking up from 11pm-2am. Yikes.
Doc appts:
– Every week! We only have two more scheduled…
– At my appt last week, I was 50% effaced and dilated to a 2. Which is where I was when I was in triage, in labor, with The Boy.
– My mom got to come along to the 36wk ultrasound, and while it’s always amazing to see baby, baby’s head is locked and loaded, facing my back, so no cutie face shots.
Preparations:
– Furniture – the big swing, cradle 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 of the house
– Debating buying The Boy a big bed so the crib will be open for naptime– Bought the Boy a big boy bed, and he LOVES it. Sleeping there like a champ.
– Re-arranged and decorated the kids room, which is just barely big enough for the Boy’s bed, the crib, and a rocking chair. The changing table is now in the living room, and I am taking suggestions for a nice looking, not-hot wax melting, smelly something to keep beside it.
– Child and doggie care arrangements have been made.
– Installed the baby carseat
– Pedicure has been had and haircut is happening tomorrow
Bump pic:
We’ll see how many more updates I get to post – Baby R #2 is a-coming!
-Anna {girl with blog} {and baby #2}
This is just my very favorite!! 🙂
Looking at transitioning my toddler to a big bed but afraid of sleep regression. Question. Did your son go to sleep in his bed by himself or do you still rock?? As far as the smelly item.. Try some essential oil (not the super expensive … Amazon has some from a company named “eden’s garden” (I think ). It is much cheaper and works just as well) Put a few drops on some cotton balls and zip in a ziplock bag and poke a few holes in it… Place under changing table. It helps at our house. You can even mix 15 drops of essential oil with distilled water in a spray bottle ( homemade organic air fresher. 😉
Thanks for the suggestions, Paige! I’m totally going to try some. You know, I’m working on a post about how we transitioned our toddler to a bed. But for the most part, he was just ready and goes to sleep by himself. He’s got plenty of lovies that he needs (including a bottle), but no rocking.
You look gorgeous! Congratulations on all your happy happenings!
I love it! S arrived the day after I finally went to the effort to find my feet and paint my toenails. And wouldn’t you know it, my nurse noticed and commented on the color. Maybe that is what he was waiting for!
Also, if space is an issue, I say ditch the changing table altogether. We haven’t used one at all with S. He gets changed on the bed, the couch, or the floor, and I haven’t noticed an inconvenience at all!
And, you’re adorable. So happy for you!
Thanks, friend!! You know, we just may. I just can’t bend over to change S on the floor yet!! =)