Update

Here is an update on what is going on.

I am 41 weeks and 4 days pregnant.
Everyone thought that baby b would be here by now.
My body is hurting so bad
I can barely even stand up, walk, or even rotate sides without experiencing major pain.
Will be induced this week
Will see my sweet little boy's face this week.

Today I went to the zoo to walk around. Brandon had such a fun time and I forgot my camera to take pictures.



I am really enjoying my time with these boys!


I haven't done an update on Brandon at all for the last 2 weeks.
He is getting so big.
His vocabulary increases everyday and his favorite words are:
Hold you
Love you
Hi Mama
Hi Dada
Milk
Shoot ba ball
I missed
right there
Thank you
I get you

He runs everywhere
Has been really crabby recently because of his little brother coming.
Smiles
Laughs
Plays basketball non stop all day
Reads books
Plays catch
Loves water
Repeats everything people say
Knows most of his animals and sounds
Knows most of his shapes

He wears:
All size 24 mo and 2 T clothes
size 5 diapers
size 7 shoes

I love being this boy's mom. I try to cherish every day with him. He has such a joyful heart and an awesome personality. I am beyond blessed that God gave us this little boy!

40 weeks

With Brandon 40 weeks 2 days
40 weeks with # 2

Front view
Baby is the size of a large watermelon... lol!
Today is my due date.
Hopefully soon I will get to update you on an actual baby.

Symptoms:
Pain
Bathroom breaks
Hot
Thirsty
Cramping
Braxton Hicks

Cravings:
Nothing really just drink cold water, Popsicles, and cold drinks to stay cool. I have never been this hot all the time ever!

Movement:
He moves a lot. Feels like he is clawing his way through my body. lol... not fun!

Thoughts:
If I make it to an update next week that I will officially be pregnant the longest I have been. I was in labor at 41 weeks with Brandon.
Well I never thought that I would make it to my due date. God had other plans. Waiting has been hard but I know that God's timing is always the best timing. I'll set up my induction date on Tuesday when I go to the doctor. I am hoping he comes before I have to be induced but I know that this labor won't be as long (hopefully) as the first.

Dr appt:
Heart rate: 144
Blood pressure: 104/64
Weight: + 17 lbs pre pregnancy. I lost 2 lbs
Measure: 38

I was checked and I was 3 cm dilated. I know that it doesn't mean anything but I am further dilated then I ever was without being induced with Brandon. Not sure if it makes sense to you but I know what I am talking about...lol. I know that I won't be pregnant forever. He will eventually have to come out.

This week has been extremely stressful and a lot of changes, close calls, and prayer has been going on this week. I am thankful for my deepening faith and trust in Christ and Ben this week. I am so thankful for Ben and everything he does for me. I love my boys.

39 weeks

39 weeks with Brandon



39 weeks # 2

Baby is huge... that is all I have to say.
7 days till my due date

Symptoms:
Hurt
Bathroom breaks: all the time.
Sleeping: has been better than past. I actually slept through the night, without having to get up, last night.

Movement:
Ben and I had fun just watching my belly move all over.

Cravings:
Still haven't had my Boba tea yet.
Sonic strawberry limeades

Thoughts:
It has been hard to wait. I have been having contraction all the time and I think is this it? It is so hard to wait on God's timing. I want him here. Ben keeps thinking that every time I call him, I'm going to tell him that my water broke or I need him to come home. He is probably just as excited as me. Although this time, he seems a lot more calm this time around! My thoughts need to be this way with Jesus' coming. I need to be anxious and excited to go home with Him.

Dr. Appointment:
Blood Pressure: 110/62
Weight: +19 lbs pre pregnancy
Heart Rate: Started at 170 and dr listened to make sure it went down. Jumped from 110 to 140.
Measure: 38 cm. He dropped so much

Dr checked me and there was no progress.
She said that baby couldn't be any lower without starting to come out.
Dr. is hoping he comes this week cause we all know he is going to be a big baby!on
Last Thursday, I was having contractions every 5 minutes for over 5 hours and then they were every 3 minutes for 3 hours and got more painful. They didn't stop when I repositioned or walked. Ben and I went to triage to get checked out. When I got there they checked me and I hadn't progressed but I was really soft. They monitored me and had me walk for 2 hours. When I came back, they checked me again and I hadn't progressed so I went home. I thought this baby was going to come early but I am thinking that I am going to have to be induced and expect a record baby...lol! I was a little discouraged but I really am trying to trust and rely on God for all I need.

38 weeks

Love when he kisses his little brother. Had to post this picture!


38 weeks with # 2 Front view

38 weeks with # 2

Baby is the size of a watermelon.
14 days till my due date.


Symptoms:
Hurt everywhere: My hip pops in and out of socket. Hurts to walk.
Tired: 5-6 hours a night is a rarity. Have to reposition at least once an hour. Usually I take a nap with Brandon.
Braxton hicks and crampy
Brandon is clingy: He wont let me clean or do anything else besides hold or play with him.
Nesting: Wis I could clean more without getting so tired after.

Cravings:
Still haven't had my Boba.
Popsicle are my best friend!

Movement:
He moves a lot. Mostly punching my bladder and squishing my organs even more than they already are.

Thoughts:
I have been told that I am low and bigger than I was with Brandon. I never felt Brandon this low. I am hoping it is a sign that I wont make it to my due date. Kind of expecting that I will have to be induced. Have had really bad allergies recently. Not fun to have to go through that.

Dr appointment:

Heartrate: 140
Blood Pressure: 112/65
Weight: + 17 lbs pre pregancy
Measure: 40 cm. The Dr measured me and said well at least you measure smaller than last time. I told her that I measured 39, 2 weeks ago and she started laughing.

Group B strep was negative. Don't have to take antibiotics this time either.

Dr. checked me and she said that I am 1+,not quite 2 cm dilated. I was excited but still trying to not get my hopes up cause that means nothing.

I am going to start going weekly. Excited to see if all these cramps and Braxton hicks are doing anything.

37 weeks

Brandon 37 weeks 4 days

Baby # 2 37 weeks
Baby is the size of a watermelon.
Is there really only 21 days till my due date?
Don't forget to enter into the baby poll which is on the top right corner of my blog

Symptoms:
Can't sleep
Uncomfortable
Nesting
Constantly in the bathroom
Hips hurt... time for a trip to the chiropractor
Crampy: hoping it gets me somewhere when she checks me next week.

Movement:
He has slowed down a little bit just cause there isn't a lot of room but still moves a lot!

Cravings:
Boba tea cravings are back

Thoughts:
I am so ready to not be uncomfortable again. Time has passed so fast and I can't believe that I only have 21 days till my due date. Although it has passed fast, I feel like these last few weeks have dragged on cause I can't get comfortable and sleep at all. i am getting nervous about having 2 kids at the same time all the time. I am also so excited to see baby's face. My thoughts are kind of contradicting of each other. It is getting so close so I have lots of exciting and anxious thoughts all at the same time.

No Dr appointment this week but next week I start going weekly.

36 weeks

5 days before Brandon

36 weeks with Baby b
I feel just as big with this one as I did with Brandon.

Baby should be the size of a honeydew

Symptoms:
Heartburn
Uncomfortable
Can't sleep
Hard to move
Nesting
No energy
Tired
Crampy
Skin stretching
(Sorry long list)

Cravings:
Slushies, soda, coolaid.

Movement:
He moves a lot but love every moment!

Thoughts:
I finally made it to the point of no return. He can come and the Dr's wont stop the labor. I am worried about labor, how big he is, and worried about what happened last labor will happen this time too. I know that my Jesus is in control, and He already knows when baby is going to come and what the labor is going to be like. I would love for him to come early but I know that god will bring him when it is time. I just have to remember that I will only be uncomfortable for a little while longer and that soon I will be holding my little boy!

Dr. Appt:

Heartrate: 150's
Blood pressure: She took it twice. First time was 120/70 and I asked the nurse to take it again. The second time it was 100/70.
Weight: + 17 lbs pre pregnancy.
Measure: 39 cm (at this time with Brandon I measured 36 cm.)

Well the baby had a growthspert. He jumped 5 cm in measurement and I gained 5 lbs. Tear, I didn't want to gain more than 15 lbs. Oh well. Just have to work harder to get rid of all the extra weight.

Dr. also did my strep B test. I am going to call in a couple days to get the results since I wont be there for 2 weeks. She also checked me and I am softening but not dilated. That is good.

I have 1 two week appointment and then I will be going every week.
I am now at the point of no return. They wont stop me if I go into labor. Wow... time went fast and I am finally nearing the end!

35 weeks

35 days to go till my due date.
Baby is supposed to be the size of a honeydew... lol! Right.
I have a feeling he is about 6 and a half pounds right now.

Symptoms:
Heartburn: Constant
Uncomfortable: He is low and I can feel every punch and kick... love it but hurts.
Potty breaks: I feel like I am constantly in the bathroom especially when I drink a lot of fluids.
Sharp pains
Skin still feel like it is stretching

Cravings:
Hungry but noting tastes good to me... nothing satisfies my cravings. I also can't eat very much otherwise I feel way too full.

Movement:
I feel everything. Especially when he decides to stretch and I feel him squishing every organ in my body... lol!

Thoughts:
I am so excited to meet my little boy. Going to start working on those last minute things that I have to get done.

-Install Car seat base
-Fix dresser
-Clear out bassinet and make it up. (Yes I know but it is acting like a storage unit at the moment)
-Pack hospital bag
-Get maturity pictures taken
-Make a birthing plan


I am enjoying all the cuddle and special time with Brandon before baby comes. I just love my cuddles. I love watching him learn and something clicking and he finally understands. I love his smiles, kisses, and uncontrollable laughter! I can't believe that he is going to be 20 months.

Both Ben and I think that Baby b is coming in April. I sure hope so but know that God's timing is the best and whenever he makes his arrival it will be awesome.

Really thinking about getting an epidural this time around too. We will see what happens. I'll be having my strep B test soon and will keep you updated.

God has really done amazing things in my life. He is working in my life and I am so amazed at how he loves everyone! How he accepts everyone just how they are mistakes and all. I am amazed at how He completely forgives and makes up white as snow. He didn't have to die on that cross. Someone told me yesterday that the reason Jesus didn't say anything during his trial and crucification is that he had unbelievable self-control. All He had to say was one word and it would have been all over. He wanted to finish what the Father had sent him to do and that was be sacrificed for our sins, die and rise again. He died so that we can live. It just blows my mind. He also gave me the opportunity to meet some amazing, awesome woman this last weekend. I am amazed and in awe at how God has blessed me recently!

32 weeks, Dr. appointment, and ultrasound

Brandon at 29 weeks




Baby # 2 at 32 weeks








Baby is the size of a squash

Symptoms:
Hips hurt
Can't sleep well
Bathroom break every hour or so
Waddling: hard to walk
Lots of pressure
Tired
heartburn

Cravings:
Fruit. Nothing else tastes good to me.

Movement:
He moves at his regular times but sleeps the rest of the time. It starting to really hurt when he kicks. He likes to punch my bladder and kick my ribs.

Thoughts:
It is getting harder and harder to get off the couch and actually get motivated to do things. It hurts and I get tired so easily. Hard to sleep at night. I wake up with every noise and I have had really bad allergies. I feel a lot farther along than I really am.

Dr. appointment:
Weight gain: +11 pounds pre pregnancy
Blood pressure: 104/65
Heart rate: 150
Measure: 33 cm

I am on track to have the same size baby that I did with Brandon. I measured 34 cm at 33 weeks with Brandon.

Ultrasound
The first thing out of the ultrasound tech's mouth was "Do you have diabetes?" That is the second time I have heard that. The first time was with Brandon's last ultrasound. I do not have diabetes, i am just prone to big babies, thanks to my husband. The Tech said that on the scale he is almost too big. So far we have had a 9 lb, 9.3 lb, and 9.5 lb babies in my family. Is this one gonna be bigger? Yikes. I'll put a baby pool up soon so you all can guess.

Baby measures 4 lbs 9 oz.
The kidneys are still blocked. Praying that it resolves itself at birth. Not worried about it all.

Tech says that everything else looks good.

I am in love with this little boy. He is so cute and I can't wait to meet my precious little boy!

31 weeks

Baby is still the size of a squash.
31 weeks down and 9 more to go.

Symptoms:
Hips hurt
Heartburn
Waddling: Harder to walk. Baby is head down earlier than Brandon was so he is putting a lot of pressure and makes it harder to walk.
Not sleeping really well: Toss and turn a lot and wake up not rested.
Tire out easily: Have been picking up the house so that it doesn't take a lot to clean it but that still takes a lot out of me. I have been taking naps when Brandon does. Helps me get through the rest of the day with a crazy, hyper toddler.

Cravings:
Sweets but have been satisfying by eating cut up strawberries and bananas with yogurt.

Movement:
He moves in the morning and and evening. He moves some what through the day but lets me "sleep" at night.

Thoughts:
Excited for my ultrasound to see baby b a week from today. It will be here before we know it. I'm excited to see how big he is and how his kidneys are. I have gotten a lot of stuff done. I felt like I should get everything ready early because I want to spend more time with Brandon. I don't want to wait last minute and not get everything done. Brandon has been really clingy and wanting to sit with me a lot. Its nice to know we are ready for whatever comes.
I have gotten these done:

-Cleaned and organized the boys room.
-Washed Baby b's clothes and put it in the dresser
-Moved Brandon's clothes to his dresser
-Bought Ergo carrier and infant insert for baby b.
-Got car seat washed and ready
-Bassinet ready and next to bed (thanks to my sister)

I just need to do a couple of things.

-Pack hospital bag.
-Instal car seat base.
-Pull the swing in from the garage.
-Buy items needed for pumping and baby b that we need.
-Buy a take home outfit for baby b.
-Have my church baby shower (So thankful for my friends at church!)

Lots of my friends are having babies or are close to having their babies soon. I am so excited for them and know that baby b will come when it is God's timing. I'm excited to meet our precious little boy!

30 weeks

Baby b is the size of a squash.

Symptoms:
Hips and back hurt
Heartburn
vivid and scary dreams
hungry but can only eat a little bit at a time
Pressure from the baby
Moody: short tempered
Hard time getting to sleep and feel like I am still awake when I am sleeping
Nesting: wanting to organize the babies room
Tired: Feel like I am in my first trimester again but with a massive belly. Get tired easily.

Cravings:
Cheese and crackers

Movement:
He isn't moving as much because he is getting bigger but I feel his every movement when he does move.

Thoughts:
Being 30 weeks, this last week I have been really starting to get nervous about labor and having 2 kids. I am excited to meet baby b but just worried about how different it will be when we have 2 kids and I am outnumbered during the day. I know Jesus will be with me the whole time. He will be my strength and comfort. I know that things will be different this time. I am going to the chiropractor this time around. My hips feel better and I don't have as much pain. It is nice to know what to expect, for the most part, and be more ready. I have decided that I want to try to go naturally but if I need the drugs, I am going to be open to it. I feel like I have to get everything ready but I am trying to hold off so that I have things to do later and don't get it all done too fast, if you know what I mean. Got a couple new things for baby b. Nice to get a couple new things so baby b doesn't have to use everything that Brandon did. Plus there are cool new things out since Brandon was born. I am so in love with this baby and It is so awesome seeing Brandon want to kiss baby brother. I am trying to spend as much time with Brandon as I can. I leave the cleaning and cuddle with Brandon. I am trying to cherish this time with Brandon being an only child. I know he will do wonderfully but I will have to share my time with 2 kids. Its nice to watch Brandon grow up and see him playing with Ben and run to Ben when he gets home. Sorry lots of thoughts today but I have a lot on my mind today.

Dr Appointment:
Weight gain: +10 lbs pre pregnancy. So excited that I haven't gained so much. Hopefully I won't gain too much at the end.
Blood pressure: 104/58. Lower than normal but still just fine.
Heart rate: 143ish
Measured: 31 cm. Jumped 5 cm in a month. This baby is growing fast.

Passed my 1 hour glucose test! Praise the Lord! Scheduled another ultrasound to check baby b's kidneys. Now we are getting closer and I am going to the ob every 2 weeks for 3 appointments. Then at 36 weeks we move to every one week.

29 weeks

With Brandon




Baby is the size of a squash.

Symptoms:
Hips hurt
Tired: Feel like I am in my first trimester again but feel like a beached wheel (my friend put it well).
Not much of an appetite.


Movement:
He moves a lot and although it hurts, I love to feel him kick!

Cravings:
Cheese: I love to eat cheese and crackers but it upsets my stomach so bad.

Thoughts:
I am so excited that baby b will be here soon but at times I'm not ready to have 2 kids yet. I am trying to enjoy my time with Brandon as much as I can. He is growing up so fast and is going to be such a great big brother. Tonight he called baby b "my baby bruber." my heart just melted! Brandon feels that it is close, plus he is getting molars, because he has been really clingy.

Loving this warm weather and Brandon and I try to get outside as much as we can. I just love the warmth of the sun on my shoulders!

26 weeks

Sorry I was MIA last week. It has been a hard couple of weeks.

Baby boy is the size of an eggplant.

Symptoms:
Hips, back, and abs hurting: My body has been feeling it this week and I have had a hard time functioning.
Heartburn: horrible, I have heartburn all the time! Not fun at all!
No patience with whining and crying all the time for no reason.
Anxious: I have felt really anxious recently. I am really in need of God's comfort!

Movement:
Baby boy is getting more regular with his movements and likes to move at the same time everyday.

Cravings:
Uncontrollable sweet tooth: Crave everything sweet and cant do anything else till I have it. I am trying to eat healthy but having a little sweet I know is ok as long as I don't go overboard.

Thoughts:
I have been thinking and I considering which doctor you talk to, I only have 10 weeks till I am full-term. I am a little freaked out about labor. I am doing ab exercises to try to help with labor. I know that labor is going to be hard to go through and I am not really ready to go through that. I know that it is in God's hands but its hard not to worry about.

Dr. Appointment:
I also had a doctors appointment this week

Blood Pressure: 100/60
Heart Rate: 154
Measured: 26 cm.
Gain weight: + 6 lbs pre pregnancy.

I also have to take the glucose test and blood work before the next appointment. Not looking forward to that but I think that it will be good to get it out of the way next Monday. We will also be able to see little baby b again when I am 32 weeks. So excited about seeing him again. It is to see the size of Baby b and check his kidneys.

23 weeks 1/6/11

Baby is the size of a papaya.

Symptoms:
Abs are starting to split: Wearing a brace to help with that.
Heartburn
Up and down emotions

Movement:
This baby moves 10 times more than Brandon ever did. I love feeling him move but I know that when he is born, he isn't going to stop moving.

Cravings:
I have recently the last couple days been really hungry and can't get enough food.


Thoughts:
It has been a hard week with all the up and down emotions I have been having. I cry for no reason, and get mad at absolutely nothing. It has been hard. It has been hard because I already feel like this baby is huge. I can only imagine right now how big he is going to get and how big my belly is going to be. I love having Brandon but having a toddler and being pregnant has been really really hard so far. It may be hard but I am very thankful that I haven't had any major problems with this pregnancy.

22 weeks

Baby is the size of a papaya.

Symptoms:
Hard time breathing
Feel weak and really tired if I push myself to do too much.
Hips hurt
My abs are starting to separate: Had to order a support band but thank God for my sister who is letting me borrow hers until mine comes in. Let me tell you, painful!!!
Sleeplessness: Can't sleep at night and then feel really tired during the day.


Movement:
When this baby isn't asleep, he is moving, hiccuping, and kicking me non stop.

Cravings:
Last night I wanted Taco Bell and Ben so graciously went and got it for me.

Thoughts:
So so excited for a house of Boys!!! I am totally outnumbered but I am so excited to see my two boys grow up together and hopefully be best buds. We are going to tackle the babies room this weekend and hopefully get it organized enough to start moving and setting up things for the babies arrival.

Pretty sure this baby is going to be bigger than Brandon. A little afraid of that so I am hoping he comes early so he is as big or a little smaller than Brandon. Loving feeling him kick though cause I know he is doing well!

Weighed myself and I haven't gained weight. -3 lbs prepregnancy. Trying not to worry knowing that he is doing fine. Just have to realize that I am not swollen this time and I am eating better. Hope I don't gain as much this pregnancy so it will be easier to lose after.