New bump picture!

I figured since it has been 8 weeks I should probably take another bump picture. So here it is!!

32 weeks & 2 days!!

32 Weeks!

32 weeks?!?! How did this happen? I can't believe that it is almost time for Landon to be here. There were days that I thought that I would never get here. Some of those days were long but mostly this time has gone by so fast. I feel prepared and also completely unprepared! lol. I feel prepared to have another baby, I kind of know what to expect with a newborn, feel confident in nursing again and not as scared as I was with Kameron. I am completely unprepared as far as having stuff that he needs (clothes, diapers, etc.), what to do with the peepee/weewee when he gets home and how to go from having one child to having two. Of course you can never really be prepared for having a child. I learned that with Kameron! You can have everything you think they need only to realize that you have unnecessary stuff and you don't have everything you need! Now I guess we will get to the stats part! :-)

Stats:

Total weight gain/loss: 10 pounds. I haven’t put on any weight in 2 weeks. The doctor didn’t mention that is was a problem so I won’t complain!

Maternity clothes? oh course!

Stretch marks? just the old ones. lol

Sleep: still blah but at this point in pregnancy it is pretty normal.

Best moment this week: re-watching the video from his 3D ultrasound or as Kameron calls it "Landon's movie". I love to watch him moving, smiling and smacking his lips. So cute!

Movement: this child is so active!! I don't really remember having Kameron hurt me when she would move but boy does he hurt me! I have actually been brought to tears several times because it hurts so bad. He is definitely a mover and a shaker!

Food cravings: I had an insane craving for pizza last night right before I went to bed. I swear I could actually smell the pizza but of course no pizza was in the house. Woke up this morning and the craving is all gone.

Gender: still a boy!!

Labor Signs: yes. Braxton hicks and also real contractions. Ended up back at the doctor because of them and my cervix has changed some. She said that was normal for this gestation age but with Kameron my cervix didn't change until week 38. So contractions combined with a uti equals an irritable uterus; which in turn equals that I need to take it easy and try to do as little as possible. Trying to avoid a baby being in the NICU!

Belly Button in or out? in but super shallow

Wedding rings on or off?  On!

What I miss: seeing my feet!! lol. I trip over stuff all the time because I can't see the ground. Typically Kameron's toys and Kameron herself are what I trip over.

What I am looking forward to: meeting my little guy. Hard to believe that in 7 weeks or less that I will be holding him in my arms. I can't wait to see him, feel him in my arms, smell him, nurse him and see Kameron's face when she meets him for the first time. And since I'm totally about to cry I will stop talking about it right now before I start blubbering! 

Weekly Wisdom: drink water, get rest. Rinse and repeat! Yes, this was my wisdom last time but it remains the same.

Milestones: getting this baby to stay in until full term!! 5 more weeks buddy then you can come whenever you want to until then stay in my uterus!!! lol

Can't escape it.

One thing I have learned through my miscarriage is that there is loss everywhere. Every time I turn around I here another story of someone who has lost a child or children to either miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. It breaks my heart every.single.time! Today is no different.

In my Social Psychology class we have to post a journal from our weekly activities every Sunday. While I assume we are supposed to document how we view society throughout the week many people have posted about their day to day life. Today was a day that I actually sat down and read some of the entries, today my heart broke for a family that I do not know. One of classmates has been posting about her nephew that was due on March 22nd, she was obviously very excited about his arrival and was even planning the baby shower for her sister. Sadly on Thursday her sister lost the baby. I sobbed as I read her journal, though her words were short you could feel her pain over this loss. She called her nephew their "little king", she even talked how about she got to see him and hold him after he was delivered. She was brave for posting this journal. Many people do not know of stillbirth, many people do not talk about it. I commend her for doing this.

I hate to hear of someone losing their child; this is pain that I wish no one had to experience. Being who I am I sent her a message with my condolences and with a link to Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope. Every time I hear of someone going through a loss I share this site because of the impact it had on my life and still has on my life. It pulled me from my darkest spot and helped me see the light. It has introduced me to many great people.

It gives me great hope that I can still have joy even with the anniversary of my loss quickly approaching. It amazes me every day how much life can change in a year. A year ago I was still newly pregnant, talking about baby names and happily writing in Kameron's journal that she was going to be a big sister. Today I sit here big and pregnant anticipating the arrival of my son. This pregnancy has been hard but is still a blessing. I still have fears, mainly from the knowledge that I have now that things can still go wrong, but I also have faith. I have faith that my beautiful son will arrive healthy. I have faith that everything will be okay. I have come so far in a year, and I am so thankful for the people that have helped me get here.

3D Ultrasound!

We had our 3D ultrasound today and Landon did great!!! He cooperated and we got some great pictures! It is amazing to me how much he favors my daughter. The experience was wonderful even the part where I almost passed out/threw up from laying on my back for too long. All this time I totally thought it was a myth that pregnant women shouldn't lay on their backs because of the pressure it puts on your arteries. Boy was I wrong!!! Luckily the ultrasound tech noticed what was going on and quickly got me sat up, put a cold rag on my neck and got me some cold water. And now without further adieu......my handsome fella!!!

Yep....big ole foot by his head!!! lol

So handsome!!

Then he moved his arms by his head

Smiling!!! :-)

And just for comparison....here is a picture of my daughter's 3D ultrasound..................

I am so incredibly happy today!!! And so incredibly blessed!!!!! I love these 2 children with a love I never knew existed. :-) My smile is so big today!!! :-)

U/S picture

Sweet profile!!

Totally forgot to post this earlier! Here is the latest picture. I can't wait until next week for the 3D ultrasound!! Lawd I hope he cooperates and we get to see his sweet face!!!!! 6 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

29 weeks 4 days~ Growth Ultrasound

Since at my last appointment my belly was measuring super big I had to have a growth ultrasound and that was today. Landon did great and cooperated with the ultrasound tech but once he got tired of the poking and prodding he gave her a good solid kick and rolled over. hahaha. At 29 weeks, 4 days he is weighing in at 3 lbs 6 ozs putting him in the 63rd percentile. In the doctor's words he is perfect! Ahhhhh.....so happy!!! My amniotic fluid also looks great so he has plenty of cushion even if it doesn't feel like it when his little heels are poking me. ;-) I am still spilling sugar when I go to the doctor but they aren't concerned. I spilled sugar the whole time I was pregnant with Kameron and am following the same trend this time. Every visit it has been +2 and today it was +3; but since I passed my glucose test and I have a history of doing it they aren't concerned. Whew!!


Time for some stats!

Total weight gain/loss: 10 pounds. Only a 1 pound gain in 2 weeks. woohoo!

Maternity clothes? oh course!

Stretch marks? just the old ones. lol

Sleep: blah....I can be super exhausted but can't go to sleep thanks to my mind that won't shut down. Thankfully yoga breathing helps sometimes.

Best moment this week: Seeing my little guy again today.

Movement: oh man does he move!!! He pops around; and pokes his feet, elbows and knees out all the time

Food cravings: lemon water with crushed ice.

Gender: still a boy!!

Labor Signs: I have been having a lot of braxton hicks. 2 weeks ago I even had contractions for 2 hours that were 5 minutes apart but thankfully after resting, drinking LOTS of water and taking a bath they quit. Thank goodness!! Thankfully all these contractions aren't making any changes to my cervix so I'm good to go!

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off?  On!

What I miss: feeling comfortable. I wanna be comfortable sitting, standing, laying down, in my clothes, etc. Oh I miss being comfortable!

What I am looking forward to: 3D ultrasound next Wednesday!!! I sure hope he cooperates and we get to see his sweet face!!!

Weekly Wisdom: drink water, get rest. Rinse and repeat! ;-)

Milestones: uh...pretty much the only milestone I have left is delivery! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH............I have nothing done!!!! We are so not prepared for this baby! But as my mom said all you need for when you bring him home is a little bit of clothes, diapers and boobies! lol. At least I have 2 out of the 3!

Sorry no pictures for a while. Hopefully I will take one soon but really by the time I remember that I need to take one I'm too tired to even think about it! I must work on that!!