Saturday, March 14, 2015

Different Pregnancies

It's crazy how different, yet similar, both of my pregnancies have been. In general, I've had pretty easy-going pregnancies, but they've definitely been their own entities.

My first pregnancy felt so easy and relaxed. I was finishing up my senior year at UC Davis, running all over campus daily (seriously, I probably walked over 2 miles a day just between classes and whatnot), and coming home to get really good sleep. I ate amazingly, craved oranges like no other, and read every book I could get my hands on. I started out heavier, so I gained less weight, but had more problems like high blood pressure in my last few weeks (hopefully something I can avoid this time around).

This pregnancy is similar because it's been easy, but in a different sort of way. I don't have to run all over school or worry about homework this time, but I do have to keep up with an adventurous two-year-old who doesn't nap, and prefers sleeping in my bed over her own. I crave junk food more than fruits and veg, and my weight gain has been steady because I started out at a much smaller weight. I haven't dealt with high blood pressure, but I have been dealing with (what I think is) excessive estrogen because I've been ITCHY as hell.
Unlike my last pregnancy, I have barely read any of those "weekly updates" about the growth of the baby, and I haven't cracked open one maternity book. I just don't really have the time, nor the patience to reread things that I kinda remember.

I can't believe I have about a month (at least) until I get to meet Miss Noelle. I really don't feel ready - we don't have much done to welcome her home. This weekend we'll put her car seat in my Subaru, and hopefully get all of that newborn and 0-3 laundry washed and organized. Eep! Other than that, what does a newborn really need? Lol, maybe I should open a book on bringing home baby.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

34 Week Bump Update

So, I know it's been ages since I updated, but I was starting to feel like things were getting stale because there wasn't much to share. Then lately I've been dying to write in here, but I knew I needed to do a bump update first. I'll post some baby bump pics below my update!

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain:  not exactly sure anymore! I have been writing it down, but I don't remember my starting weight anymore. Lol!

Maternity clothes? Yes, and I never really ended up buying more clothes because I never really leave the house, so I wear leggings most of the time. Haha :)

Stretch marks? One of the marks from last time is looking darker, so I think that counts as a new one.  

Sleep: Meh, not the best. I have weirdly sore ribs in the front and back on my right side, so sleep is kinda uncomfortable unless I'm flat on my back (which is a big no-no in the third trimester).   

Miss anything? Sleeping comfortably on my stomach, my skinny pre-pregnancy body that I won't have for at least another year, and energy!

Movement: All the time! Especially when Michael and Michelle read their bedtime stories.  

Food cravings: Junk food. I wish I didn't!! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really :)

Gender: Still a GIRL! Noelle Emilia <3

Labor signs: Nope, but I have major braxton hicks all the time!

Symptoms: Exhaustion is back, along with being overly emotional (yay for Michael! lol)

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy, but easily weepy. 

Looking forward to: My baby "sprinkle" for Noey this weekend! My mother in law is throwing it for me and her side of the family :) I feel super nervous (I don't like being the center of attention), but really excited and touched that she and my sister-in-law went out of their way to throw me a shower. 

Milestones: Reached the third trimester and I got the nursery 90% done :) 

I am pretty sure I should have my hospital bag packed and all of Noey's clothes washed and folded. I don't. Lol. I have been super lazy lately, and along with allergies I'm basically only able to feed Michelle and complain. Haha! 
Here are some pics from the past few weeks!

25 weeks

27 weeks

30 weeks

33 weeks
34 weeks!