25 Week Comparison Pics!

Here are my 25 week comparison pics with all 3 of my sweet babies. :)

Graydon:



Nora:



And Baby #3



In my opinion, I am definitely looking the biggest this pregnancy so far, which doesn't surprise me at all! And that is OK. I am fine with that. :)

24-25 Survey- Baby O 3#

How far along? 25 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 169.5 lbs  +2 lbs in the last couple weeks.  ( I weighed 164 with Gray and 156 with Nora at this point!)
How big is baby?  Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — 1 1/2 pounds — 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? Still the same- mostly just bottoms though. Most maternity tops are still huge. I love wearing size L or XL tanks right now.  
Sleep:  It has been getting more uncomfortable and I've been waking periodically. 
Best moment this week: The last two weeks:  Jazz at the Zoo on Monday evenings,  having my 24 week appointment. Baby's heart rate was around 150! Finished priming the dining room and bathroom. Cousin Valerie's graduation open house and visiting with family.  Hurt my neck, which was SO terrible! Ugh... :(   Went to the Children's Museum with Marci's who clan and they also had some outdoor activities celebrating their birthday party.  Hung out with one of my best friends Kerri, for her birthday. I did her hair and we went to the mall and walked around while she shopped, and we totally indulged in chinese for dinner and it was GREAT!   Saturday we spent the day with Chris's family and went to the zoo. The kids had a GREAT time and afterwards we came home and grilled food for dinner. 
Movement: Yes, love it!
Food cravings:   I still love seafood alfredo!  Chocolate ( cookies etc.) 
Food aversions:  Nothing that I can think of. 
Gender:  It's a surprise! 
Names: I have a few in mind that I love but want to look for some more ideas! 
Labor Signs:  The other night after the zoo, I could tell I had totally overdone things. I was having really bad cramping and feel like I was having contractions, it was not fun!   
Symptoms:  All of the usual, lol.   Plus on my busy days I've been feeling like some swelling is coming on but nothing yet. 
Belly Button in or out? It's slowly coming out....haha
Wedding rings on or off?  Still on
Stretchmarks? Yes, from before :)
How are you feeling?  A lot better. The vitamins definitely help with being tired etc.  But having a busy day is still wiping me out by the evening time. 
What I am looking forward to:  Chris's birthday weekend, and also getting our dining room and bathroom painted.
What I miss:  Feeling rested.
Weekly Wisdom:  Get REST! lol
Milestones:  Already 25 weeks...only 15 to go!! Ahh! 
Pregnancy Moments with Chris and others:  Once again I've had a lot of people give me sweet compliments saying how good I look. 

24 Weeks

25 Weeks

21-23 Weeks Pregnancy Survey- Baby O #3

How far along? 23 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 167.5 lbs  +4.5 lbs in the last couple weeks...yikes! Baby is definitely getting bigger, and so I am!  ( I weighed 162 with Gray and 157 with Nora at this point!)
How big is baby? With her sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about the size of a large mango), you may be able to see her squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby'sincreasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.  - Baby Center
Maternity clothes? Still the same- mostly just bottoms though. Most maternity tops are still huge. I love wearing size L or XL tanks right now. They are the most comfy. 
Sleep:  I could sleep at any time, LOL. 
Best moment this week: Lots to catch up on the past few weeks-  Jazz at the Zoo on Monday evenings, 4th of July BBQ with our friends Paul and Naomi, then stayed the night at Chris's parents for the weekend.  Birthday dinner for Lyn with her and Mike at Snug Harbor.  Lots of projects around the house going on. Visited the Kelly family, BBQ/dinner at the Shingledecker's house.  Visited my grandparents on the other side of the state. 
Movement: Yes, a lot. :) 
Food cravings:   Seafood alfredo, french fries, cold sandwiches, ice cream with reeses in it!
Food aversions:  Nothing that I can think of. 
Gender:  It's a surprise! 
Names: No decisions yet. 
Labor Signs: Nothing thank goodness!   
Symptoms:  Well I'm definitely getting bigger. ;)  And pretty tired.   I also thought I had appendicitis last weekend, but after a few hours it went away. Just round ligament pain...you would think that I would know what that feels like by now! It was pretty painful though. 
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off?  Still on
Stretchmarks? Yes, from before :)
How are you feeling?  Pretty tired lately. Trying to take an iron supplement to help. 
What I am looking forward to: Some fun weekends coming up to end the summer. Also looking forward to September. It easily starts my favorite time of year. 
What I miss:  Being organized. But have I ever been?? Not sure...but I really desire to be!!!
Weekly Wisdom:  Give grace.
Milestones: Almost to viability and haven't had anything too weird happen yet, lol. 
Pregnancy Moments with Chris and others:  People asking me how I'm feeling, if I'm getting excited etc. Of course I am!! Just wishing that our house was more in order! :)

21 Weeks

23 Weeks

17-20 Week Survey- Baby O #3

How far along? 20 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Around 163.  +4 lbs in the last month. ( I weighed 159 with Gray and 152 with Nora at this point!)
How big is baby?  At my ultrasound today the tech told me that the baby weighed around 14 oz.
Maternity clothes?  Yes, mostly just bottoms though. Most maternity tops are still huge. I love wearing size L or XL tanks right now. They are the most comfy.
Sleep: Great! Thankfully!
Best moment this week: I will have to go over my best moments of the past month since I'm behind on my blogging, again!  Going to the Critter Barn, Lauren coming over to visit and staying the night, going dress shopping with Lyn for Steven's wedding and out to lunch, visiting with Em and Nate in Jackson when they were home for a visit, visiting with Nancy while she was home recovering from her surgery, carnival at the library, celebrating Father's Day, going to Jazz at the Zoo on Monday evenings, going to the Slip 'N Slide at the park, going to the Splash Pad, going to the Children's Museum, going to the Lamar Park Party for the kids, going to Birch Run for my friend Maegan's kiddo's birthday party, having my 20 week appointment and ultrasound and finding out that things are looking terrific!
Movement: Yes, all the time now! So exciting.
Food cravings:   FRUIT!  Blueberry pie, blueberry muffins. Orange juice.  Oreos and milk. French fries. Baked potatoes.
Food aversions:  Not craving salad anymore which is a bummer!
Gender:  It's a surprise!
Names: No decisions yet.
Labor Signs: Nothing thank goodness!  
Symptoms:  Well I'm definitely getting bigger. ;)  
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off?  Still on
Stretchmarks? Yes, from before :)
How are you feeling?  Energetic mostly, but tired by the end of the day.  Relieved that the baby looked good on the ultrasound.
What I am looking forward to: A long weekend for the 4th of July and having Chris home for several days in a row!
What I miss:  Drinking and working out. Also feeling more rested.  
Weekly Wisdom: Nothing this week I guess...
Milestones: This pregnancy is half way over. I cannot believe it! Also, having the ultrasound and seeing the baby. So awesome! 
Pregnancy Moments with Chris and others:  Chris thinks that we are having a boy but not sure. A lot of people telling me that I look great and wear pregnancy well. My friends are super sweet!

Here are some pics-

18 Weeks

20 Weeks

Sweet Baby O #3 Ultrasound pic from today

16 Week Survey-Baby O #3

How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Hovering around 159. Eeeeeeek! Oh well though!
How big is baby?  Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.- Baby Center
Maternity clothes?  Yes, just some capris and shorts. They are way more comfortable because it was starting to hurt when I bent over wearing my regular jeans. Also have worn a couple new summer dresses I got from Old Navy and I LOVE them!
Sleep: Still pretty good, minus the kids waking up at 6:30 :P
Best moment this week: Going to the splash pad, playdate at Marci's, having my 16 week appt. and hearing the baby's heartbeat, hanging out with Sarah and doing her hair, our family fun day in Saugatuck! We went to the brewery there, the beach, and walked around and got gelato. We were all exhausted that night! Church, and then hanging out with Kerri, having mojitos (her and Chris) and doing nails.
Movement: Yes, occasionally!
Food cravings:   Cold drinks, mexican food, ice cream, fruit
Food aversions:  Sour cream still tastes really weird to me. Coffee has been upsetting my stomach (booooo!!) but a lot of food has.
Gender: Surprise!
Names: I have some in my head! We need to talk about it still and have a lot of time.
Labor Signs: Nothing thank goodness!  
Symptoms:  Sore breasts, I get tired easily 
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off?  Still on
Stretchmarks? Yes, from before :)
How are you feeling?  Energetic mostly, but tired by the end of the day.
What I am looking forward to: We have a lot going on this week!  Tomorrow we are visiting the Critter Barn and then tomorrow night I pick my friend Lauren up from the train station.  Wednesday Nora has her 15 month peds appt, Thursday we are going to visit my friend Grandma Nancy, and Friday I get to go dress shopping with Lyn! Chris's parents are coming here for the day to spend some time with the kids.  
What I miss:  Drinking and working out.  
Weekly Wisdom: Get rest when you can!
Milestones: Can't believe I'm a month away from being half way done!
Pregnancy Moments with Chris and others: I've gotten a lot of compliments lately that pregnancy looks good on me, that I'm a beautiful pregnant person etc. People are very sweet and flattering. Definitely makes this momma feel good since this is #3!

16 Weeks

Baby O #3 Bump Update

I have been sort of inconsistent with taking pics every week this pregnancy, but oh well!  I did get a few pics so far, so I can look back and reference these if I want. :)

5 Weeks

7 Weeks

8 Weeks

9 Weeks

10 Weeks

11 Weeks 

12 Weeks

14 Weeks

15 Weeks

15 Week Survey- Baby O #3

How far along? 15 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Not sure! And we were gone over the weekend so I wasn't home to weigh myself. I will do it again at 16 weeks.
How big is baby?  Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds.- Baby Center
Maternity clothes?  Yes, just some capris and shorts. They are way more comfortable because it was starting to hurt when I bent over wearing my regular jeans. Also have worn a couple new summer dresses I got from Old Navy and I LOVE them!
Sleep: It has been really great this week, thankfully. I haven't even needed any unisom and I haven't woken up to use the bathroom. Although the kids keep waking me up around 6:30. I know 30 minutes doesn't seem like much but I would REALLY love to sleep until 7 at least!
Best moment this week: Play date at Kerri's house, play date at Marci's, taking the kids to the park and having dinner at Cherry Street Deli (so good!) Having dinner Thursday evening with the other Moms in my MOPS group at Fajita Republic (and no kiddos for a few hours, woo hoo!)  Friday we went to Norton Shores to stay with Chris's parents for a few nights and hang out for Memorial Day weekend. We played outside, and also went and had dinner and gelato in Grand Haven. Chris and his Dad, Bob, built the kids a swing set so that is fun for them to have there now!  Sunday afternoon we grilled out and then headed home. On Memorial Day we did a bunch of stuff around the house and yard work, and grilled ribs. It was a fun but exhausting weekend! We played a couple games of Washers and I am so sore!
Movement: I have actually been feeling some twinges this past week! I know it is super early but I swear I am feeling movement. Exciting!
Food cravings:   Fruit, chocolate chip cookies, chips-mainly salt and vinegar, cold sandwiches
Food aversions:  The only thing I have REALLY noticed this past week is that if something is "light" or "fat free" etc, I can really taste it and it tastes terrible!  Sour cream, cottage cheese, etc.
Gender: Surprise!
Names: I have some in my head! We need to talk about it still and have a lot of time.
Labor Signs: Nothing thank goodness!  
Symptoms:  Just pressure on my abdomen occasionally. 
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off?  Still on
Stretchmarks? Yes, from before :)
How are you feeling?  Energetic mostly, but tired by the end of the day.
What I am looking forward to: Our 20 week ultrasound, just to make sure that all of the organs look great etc. Praying for a HEALTHY baby, most importantly! 
What I miss:  Drinking. Didn't really miss it much with Gray and Nora but I miss it lately. It has finally gotten hot out and every time Chris has had a margarita or opened a beer my mouth waters! 
Weekly Wisdom: Sleep when you can.
Milestones: Being over 1/3 of the way done. Crazy!
Pregnancy Moments with Chris and others:  Strangers asking me when I'm due, what baby this is etc.

15 Week Pic: