Getting Ready!

I think that we have all the big items for the baby (we do need a new car seat). It feels good to have mostly everything already!

 

Crib.. CHECK!

Crib Mattress.. CHECK!

Co-Sleeper for our bed.. CHECK!

Playpen.. CHECK!

Rocking Chair.. CHECK!

Dresser/changing station.. CHECK!

Stroller.. CHECK!

Swing.. CHECK!

Bouncer.. CHECK!

Boppy.. CHECK!

 

However, we still need a lot of the little things like bottles, diapers, wipes, socks, baby shampoos, and bath toys. I would really like a video baby monitor too. Time to go shopping! Per a request of my co-workers and friends, I did make a baby registry this week at Target and Babys R Us. It was fun picking out all the little baby stuff again!

26 WEEKS

<1/26/13>

How far along? 26 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 19 pounds gained so far - I haven't weighed myself since my last doctor appointment so I know it is more than 19!
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Sleeping good, just get up a lot to go to the bathroom
Best moment this week: Watching my belly move. He or she is quite the kicker! We also got a new changing table since we are using the old one as a dresser. I love it!!!
Miss Anything? Being able to walk up stairs and still being able to breathe afterwards! I feel like my belly is so big that I can't take deep breaths.
Movement: Flutters and punches
Food cravings: Cocoa Puffs??? Strange, I know!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Yes. BIG TIME.
Gender: Won't know until he or she gets here.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? Halfway Out
Wedding rings on or off? My wedding band is getting too tight to wear.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy - some days a little tired, but I am chasing around a 3 and 5 year old!
Looking forward to: Our maternity pictures - I have them scheduled for March. I can't wait!

25 Weeks

<1/19/13>

How far along? 25 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 19 pounds gained so far
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Nope Sleep: Sleeping good, just get up a lot to go to the bathroom
Best moment this week: Watching my whole belly move as the baby kicks me.  We have had some major movements this week.  Jacob loves to feel the baby kick. 
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back and belly :).
Movement: Flutters and punches
Food cravings: Craving Orange Juice every morning. Still craving chocolate too!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope :). YAHOOO!
Have you started to show yet: Yes. BIG TIME.  Jacob says that I have two melons - my head and my belly.  He also tells me that I am fat a lot!  
Gender: Won't know until he or she gets here.
Labor Signs: Nope. 
Belly Button in or out? Halfway Out
Wedding rings on or off? My wedding band is getting too tight to wear.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy - some days a little tired.
Looking forward to:  Our maternity pictures - I have them scheduled for March.  I can't wait!


I think we have picked out our boy name and our girl name.  I like them both.  

Baby Gift

Baby #3 got another super neat gift this week when G stopped by.  I think I am going to have to hide it because the boys won't quit playing with it :).  I think the baby will love this musical toy!

24 Weeks

<1/12/13>

How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 19 pounds gained so far
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Sleeping good, just get up about 3 times a night since I have been drinking so much fluids
Best moment this week: Trace telling me once again to go ahead and "spit his baby out."  I also love watching Jacob kiss my belly.  He does it all the time!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back and belly :).
Movement: Flutters and punches, a lot during the mornings and at night.  The baby moves the most after I eat!
Food cravings: Craving Orange Juice every morning. Craving chocolate this week too!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope :). YAHOOO!
Have you started to show yet: Yes. BIG TIME. 
Gender: Won't know until he or she gets here.
Labor Signs: Nope.  I swear that I did have one moment this week where my belly got really tight!
Belly Button in or out? Halfway Out
Wedding rings on or off? My wedding band is getting too tight to wear.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy - Jeremy may say bossy though!
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby hiccups.  I haven't felt that yet and it makes me sad!

19 week Ultrasound

<A Late Post>

Hand

 

Feet (Looks like big feet)

 

First Baby Gifts

I have gotten a few gifts for the baby!  Putting up the baby items makes it a little bit more real.  We have less than four months until the baby's big arrival!

23 Weeks

My 23 week appointment went great today. I had to do the sugar test. Drinking that drink is just so gross. I made it though. All my tests from last time came back great. Dr. Rainwater says everything is going great, and we are right on track. I had asked her about my weight gain, and how I feel so huge. She just said that happens with your second and third child. All the muscles have already stretched so there isn't anything keeping it in :). Hopefully all my twin comments will stop! There is only one in there! Next appointment I get the wonderful RhoGAM shot in my rear. So not lucky to be RH negative.


How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: My weight at my appointment today was 143 - that is a total of 19 pounds that I have gained. 
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Nope - Probably shouldn't brag just yet, but my body has never had one stretch mark!
Sleep: Sleeping good, just get up about 3 times a night since I have been drinking so much fluids
Best moment this week: Feeling those huge punches.  I think I have even seen my belly move!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back and belly :).
Movement: Flutters and punches, a lot during the mornings and at night
Food cravings: Craving Orange Juice every morning. I am CONSTANTLY hungry, and I am thirsty a lot! I have never been a huge drinker, but I am waking up thirsty and having to drink all day.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Feeling SO much better now.
Have you started to show yet: Yes. BIG TIME. 
Gender: Won't know until he or she gets here. Lots of people are saying girl; however, I am saying boy.  I think that Jeremy and I are just boy factories :).   I am happy with that though.  I'll have three boys who love their momma!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? Halfway Out
Wedding rings on or off? On but sometimes a little tight!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy - Jeremy may say bossy though!
Looking forward to: Our next ultrasound in 8 weeks. Not looking forward to my RhoGAM shot at my next appointment!

22 Weeks

<12-29-12>

How far along? 22 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Appointment next week - I feel like I have gained a lot of weight
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Nope, my belly is stretching -  It itches so bad!
Sleep: Sleeping good, just get up about 3 times a night since I have been drinking so much fluids
Best moment this week: Watching the boys kiss my belly and tell me they are ready for the baby to get here.
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back and belly :).
Movement: Flutters and punches, a lot during the mornings and at night
Food cravings: Craving Orange Juice every morning.  I am CONSTANTLY hungry, and I am thirsty a lot!  I have never been a huge drinker, but I am waking up thirsty and having to drink all day. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Feeling SO much better now.  But still have to eat lots of meals.
Have you started to show yet: Yes. BIG TIME.  Jeremy says my butt is getting way bigger.  GEE THANKS!
Gender: Won't know until he or she gets here.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? Halfway Out
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Our next ultrasound

21 Weeks

<12/22/12>

How far along? 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: gained 12 lbs since start of pregnancy
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Nope, my belly is stretching -  It itches so bad!
Sleep: Sleeping good
Best moment this week: Spending Christmas with the boys and thinking how next year at this time, we will have a baby!!!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back :).
Movement: Flutters and punches
Food cravings: Not really any cravings, but I am CONSTANTLY hungry, and I am thirsty a lot!  I have never been a huge drinker, but I am waking up thirsty and having to drink all day.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Feeling SO much better now.
Have you started to show yet: Yes. BIGTIME.
Gender: Won't know until he or she gets here. However, I am pretty sure that I saw boy parts at the ultrasound! Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!!!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? Halfway Out
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but tired at times.
Looking forward to: Our next ultrasound