Monday, November 26, 2012

28 Week Comparison!

28 Weeks with Graydon



28 Weeks with Baby Girl


I think I carried Graydon a little lower so far and my belly seems up more with this baby. I am definitely catching up in size though!

28 Week Survey- Baby O #2

How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss:+4,  up to 164 lbs.  23 lbs. total.  Had gained 26 lbs. total with Graydon at 28 wks along.
How big is baby?  Baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can open and close her eyes, which now sport lashes. This movement is more of a reflexive blink than a deliberate opening and closing. - Baby Center
Maternity clothes?  Yes, mostly. Except for my pajama pants or shorts, or sweat shirts...or sweaters I wear over almost everything.
Sleep: Good. I sleep all night long pretty much. I wake up here and there to readjust and get comfortable but I fall right back asleep. I could take a 2 hour nap every day too...wish I could!! Having a 4 day weekend was AWESOME!
Best moment this week: Having 4 days off of work, with Graydon. Baking and cooking with Chris on wednesday night. Having a fun breakfast with him and Gray Thanksgiving morning. Thanksgiving with Chris's family, eating good food, sleeping in, taking naps, seeing Breaking Dawn pt. 2 and going to BDubs with good friends, putting up the Christmas tree and making memories with Graydon, church. This past week was great!
Movement: Yes, a lot!
Food cravings: Ham, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie...all those yummy Thanksgiving leftovers still. Turkey...I could take it or leave it. :)   Root beer floats are always good too!
Food aversions:  Nothing anymore really.
Gender: Baby girl!
Labor Signs: Been having braxton hicks for a while now. Sometimes they are really intense..I never remembered having them like that with Graydon. I haven't had any so far like I had with him (tightening in my belly, and mostly in the middle of the night.)
Symptoms:  Tired. And ohh man the heartburn has been kicking in now. Ugh!
Belly Button in or out? It is pretty flat now.
Wedding rings on or off?  Still on and for a long time hopefully. :)
Stretchmarks? Just around my belly button. I have been good about using lotions and belly balm almost every day.
How are you feeling? Pretty good but tired a lot and getting more uncomfy.
 What I am looking forward to: December...lots of fun things in the next up and coming weeks!
What I miss:  My hips not hurting. :)
Weekly Wisdom:
  Rest when you can!
 Milestones:  3rd Trimester, HOLY COW!!!!!! That came quick!
Pregnancy Moments with Chris and others:  Welp, I passed my glucose test (woo hoo!!!) I had my doctor's appointment last week a little early because Chris just got a new job and we have to switch insurance plans.  Anyways, since they squeezed me in I ended up seeing the other OB in the office...she was actually the doctor who ended up delivering Graydon. Anyways, she totally gave me crap about my weight.  She said I had gained 6 lbs. since my last appointment and technically they do not like that. My jaw seriously dropped and I had to stop myself from laughing. Oh well...I know I look OK. I am still smaller than I was with Graydon, but I am slowly catching up.  At the end of the appointment she told me not to eat too much. LOL, seriously?!  It is the Holidays. I am pregnant, and enjoying it. It is bound to happen.  Not to mention I love working out when I'm not pregnant...I will lose the weight, just like last time..I am not worried about it at all!! So funny. :)

28 Weeks!



Friday, November 23, 2012

27 Week Survey- Baby O #2

How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain/loss:+2,  up to 160 lbs.  19 lbs. total.  Had gained 24.5 lbs. total with Graydon at 27 wks along.
How big is baby?  This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. - Baby Center
Maternity clothes?  Yes, mostly. Except for my pajama pants or shorts, or sweat shirts...or sweaters I wear over almost everything.
Sleep: Pretty good! Still have not really had to get up in the night to use the bathroom (woo hoo!)  I seem to wake up and be on my back a lot, but I'm able to fall right back asleep. Using a wedge and pillow between my knees to stay comfortable and it works well. I am SO tired every day though it seems...especially  just sitting at my desk at work!
Best moment this week: Definitely NOT the Yule Run...Graydon cried almost the entire time, LOL. Poor guy. I felt so bad for him. It could have been a lot of fun but it was cold out and he did not want to be stuck in his stroller.  Saturday was definitely be far the best....we relaxed in our PJs around the house and watched the Santa Parade on TV.  Enjoyed our breakfast and coffee etc. That afternoon we spent with the Grant and Martino families enjoying an amazing early Thanksgiving feast. It was awesome!! Sunday we got family pics taken. Graydon barely smiled but I think we still got some amazing pics taken. We have only seen one preview so far but it is great!!  I also got the bedding in the mail and really love it, woo hoo!
Movement: Yes, a lot!
Food cravings: Coffee, juice, chocolate, fruit, hearty food. Thanksgiving food...pumpkin pie!
Food aversions:  Some meats and vegetables.
Gender: Baby girl!
Labor Signs: Nada
Symptoms:  Being tired on and off and sore breasts.
Belly Button in or out? It is pretty flat now.
Wedding rings on or off?  Still on and for a long time hopefully. :)
Stretchmarks? Just around my belly button. I have been good about using lotions and belly balm almost every day.
How are you feeling? Pretty good but seem to be tired all the time. Wish I felt more rested!
 What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving....a short work week, long weekend, time spent with family and friends. Good food. The Twilight movie Friday night with friends...possibly putting up the Christmas decorations and tree on Saturday.
What I miss:  My hips not hurting. :)
Weekly Wisdom:
I got nothin.
Milestones:  27 weeks. Next week is 3rd tri!
Pregnancy Moments with Chris and others:  It has been fun letting people feel the baby move from the outside!

Here is the one professional pic preview that we have so far!


Thursday, November 15, 2012

26 Week Survey- Baby O #2

How far along? 26 weeks
Total weight gain/loss:+2,  up to 158 lbs.  17 lbs. total.  Had gained 24.5 lbs. total with Graydon at 26 wks along.
How big is baby?  The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel.- Baby Center
Maternity clothes?  Yes, mostly. Except for my pajama pants or shorts, or sweatershirts...or sweaters I wear over almost everything.
Sleep: Pretty good! Still have not really had to get up in the night to use the bathroom (woo hoo!)  I seem to wake up and be on my back a lot, but I'm able to fall right back asleep. Using a wedge and pillow between my knees to stay comfortable and it works well. I am SO tired every day though it seems...especially  just sitting at my desk at work!
Best moment this week: Finding out that Chris got the new job we have been praying for!!!  Feeling sooo blessed.  We also got a lot of stuff done around our house. I also got to do some shopping by myself while Chris was home this weekend, and also created a small registry with a couple of girly things on it.
Movement: Yes, a lot!
Food cravings: Coffee, juice, chocolate, fruit, hearty food.
Food aversions:  Some meats and vegetables.
Gender: Baby girl!
Labor Signs: Nada
Symptoms:  Being tired on and off and sore breasts.
Belly Button in or out? It is pretty flat now.
Wedding rings on or off?  Still on and for a long time hopefully. :)
Stretchmarks? Just around my belly button. I have been good about using lotions and belly balm almost every day.
How are you feeling? Pretty good but seem to be tired all the time. Wish I felt more rested!
 What I am looking forward to: Getting the new bedding in the mail that I ordered (a 4 piece set for $80!!! Such a great deal!)  Yule Run on Friday evening, Santa Parade with Chris and Graydon and friends Saturday morning, an afternoon spent with more friend and family for our first (early) Thanksgiving celebration ( I can't wait!!!) and Sunday we are getting family/maternity/Gray's 2 year pics taken. I hope the weather cooperates and I'm sure they will turn out amazing!
What I miss:  Having normal energy all the time and working out. Raw sushi. Wanting or liking alcoholic beverages once in a while. I guess it's good that I do not crave them though while being pregnant, so I am thankful for that!!
Weekly Wisdom:
Don't eat too many donuts..hahaha.
Milestones:  26 weeks and I am feeling a lot bigger this week. It really seems like my little sweet bun in the oven had a bit of a growth spurt over the last two weeks. I am getting more uncomfortable and it is harder to lean forward etc!
Pregnancy Moments with Chris and others: Just people noticing that I seemed to have really "popped" and gotten bigger over the weekend!


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

25 Week Survey- Baby O #2

How far along? 25 weeks
Total weight gain/loss:+1, so back up to 156 lbs.  15 lbs. total.  Had gained 22 lbs. total with Graydon at 25 wks along.
How big is baby?  Baby gained almost half a pound this week!!! Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture. - Baby Center
Maternity clothes?  Yes, mostly. Except for my sweaters I wear over almost everything.
Sleep: Pretty good! Still have not really had to get up in the night to use the bathroom (woo hoo!)  I seem to wake up and be on my back a lot, but I'm able to fall right back asleep. Using a wedge and pillow between my knees to stay comfortable and it works well. I am SO tired every day though it seems...especially  just sitting at my desk at work!
Best moment this week: Going Trick or Treating with Graydon and Nancy's Halloween get together, Dave and Sandy's wedding (so much fun with my coworkers!), having dinner with my in-laws, and a night without Gray, even though I missed him...it was nice to sleep in.  Sunday night I spent some time with Lyn and Mike and Lyn and I made Arancini....they were amazing! We had such a nice dinner.
Movement: Yes, a lot!
Food cravings: Coffee, juice, chocolate, ice cream
Food aversions:  Some meats and vegetables.
Gender: Team pink
Labor Signs: Nada
Symptoms:  Being tired on and off and sore breasts.
Belly Button in or out? It is getting flatter!
Wedding rings on or off?  Still on and for a long time hopefully. :)
Stretchmarks? The ones around my belly button are starting to become more noticeable. 
How are you feeling? Great for the most part. I seem to feel very tired at work though. Wish I could sleep in a little more sometimes! Graydon gets up so early!
 What I am looking forward to: The election being over, and a weekend with not too much going on..which means getting stuff done around the house!
What I miss:  Having normal energy all the time and working out. Raw sushi.
Weekly Wisdom:
Drink lots of water!
Milestones:  25 Weeks. Only 15 left to go. It is going by so fast. I also had a doctor's appointment on Friday. Within the next couple of weeks I need to drink the glucose juice and get my blood drawn...and also get my Rhogam Shot (I hate that!!!)
Pregnancy Moments with Chris and others:  Not too many that I can think of this week!


Thursday, November 1, 2012

24 Week Comparison

 24 weeks pregnant with Baby Girl O.
 



24 weeks pregnant with Graydon.


I cannot get over how much smaller I am this time around. Not only do I weigh much less but I feel like I am carrying this baby different as well. I know they say that you can carry boys different than girls....and I that is is probably true...in my case anyways!

24 Week Survey-Baby O #2


How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Down 1 lbs. this week.  155 lbs-- 14 lbs. total.  At this point with Graydon I had already gained 23 lbs. Craziness!
How big is baby?  Just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon. - Baby Center
Maternity clothes?  Yes, but still wearing some regular shirts as well. My favorite outfits are more fitting, or if I am wearing sweaters I wear a belt above my belly. And boots of course...and a scarf! :)
Sleep: Awesome! I haven't had to get up to use the bathroom in a couple weeks.  I seem to wake up and be on my back a lot, but I'm able to fall right back asleep. Using a wedge and pillow between my knees to stay comfortable and it works well.
Best moment this week: Oh this is SO easy, hands down. Friday my good friend/coworker Nancy and I went to the Outlet Mall in Michigan City all day on Friday. We had such a good time. I got some really cute stuff for the baby along with some stuff that I really needed for Graydon as well. Some of my favorites are the winter boots and pants that I got for Graydon, along with the little outfits, little gray boots and black dress shoes that I got for Baby Girl.  Also got my hair touched up on Wednesday and a cut...looks so much better now!
Movement: Yep. She is kicking me like crazy.
Food cravings: Chocolate, spicy foods like buffalo wings, orange juice, coffee, fruit.
Food aversions:  Some meats and vegetables.
Gender: Precious baby girl!
Labor Signs: Nada
Symptoms:  Being tired on and off and sore breasts.
Belly Button in or out? It is getting flatter!
Wedding rings on or off?  Still on and for a long time hopefully. :)
Stretchmarks? The ones around my belly button are starting to become more noticeable. 
How are you feeling? Pretty good! Tired sometimes, especially by bedtime, but I have a great amount of energy now which I LOVE. Gotta love 2nd tri. :)
 What I am looking forward to: My work Halloween Party, Chili cook off at work, Halloween and Trick or Treating with Graydon, and my friend Dave's wedding this weekend!
What I miss:  Having normal energy all the time and working out. Raw sushi.
Weekly Wisdom:
Drink lots of water!
Milestones:  Viability week, woooot!
Pregnancy Moments with Chris and others:  Chris made a comment the other night about my belly button getting more shallow.  I had someone tell me that they think I am losing weight everywhere else and that it is all going to my belly (totally not true, LOL, but thanks I think?)  Comments about how cute I like or how I am a fashionable pregnant girl (once again, thanks.....good thing they don't see me at home, hahaha.)

Graydon wanted to get in the picture with me!