33 Weeks!

How far along: Officially 33 weeks but you'll be here in 5 Weeks and 5 days! CRAZY

Maternity clothes:Pretty much ALL the time! Today, honestly, I wore your dad's jammie bottoms and a t shirt most of the day. I was a vision. Thankfully, we didn't go anywhere and I got a lot done around the house while in comfort!

Sleep: Much better this week! HOORAY! I wake up sleepy most mornings though.

Best moment this week:. Your hospital bag is packed! You just never know!

Movement: Not a ton this week although when the nurse tried to find your heartbeat you were quite a squirmy wormy.

Cravings: coffee ice cream, cupcakes, pina coladas, margaritas... it's THAT time of the year!

Gender: GIRL! Avery Madison Wise!

Labor Signs: We had a little scare Thursday when my heart was palpitating and my feet were swollen. We went to the doctor and everything was A-OK!

Belly Button in our out? I'm going to go with OUT!

What I miss: Margaritas on the patio in the sun

What am I looking forward to? Getting my hospital gown in. I always thought these were stupid. BUT I really don't want all of my 1st pictures of us together to be ugly. SO I did something I rarely do... I bought something silly and probably pointless and extremely vain for myself. On the flip side, it's brown and white polka dots with pink trim so it's at least stylish and functional since it snaps up the back instead of ties and has nursing flaps! haha

Check it out:

This lady looks a bit too sexy to be delivering a baby. Must be the gown. I want my money back if I don't look this sexy and calm while delivering you.

Milestones: You should be over 4 lbs and 17 inches long! Bigger than your brother! I washed your newborn clothes and packed some in your bag. No worries, I also packed a bow to match each one and a headband to coordinate in case you don't have hair. I did pack 1 preemie outfit just in case you're tiny but from the looks of my belly, that was money not well spent.

32ish Weeks!

Saturday at Piedmont Park in Atlanta

Monday at Splash Planet!

 

How far along: 32 Weeks and 3 days according to this blog BUT... we have big news! You're being induced May 4th which means you'll be here in 6 weeks and 2 days! I got a random piece of mail today that said your c-section is scheduled for May 9th... I've gotta call about that as I'm NOT leaving the hospital without you May 4th!

Maternity clothes:Pretty much ALL the time! Today I wore a maternity bathing suit top and normal bottoms.

Sleep: AWFUL this week! Don't ask....

Best moment this week:. Getting a "date" we know we'll meet you by!

Movement: Less this week. I've been stressed and its taking a toll on you. You're still rolling but less than last week. 

Cravings: coffee ice cream, cupcakes

Gender: GIRL! Avery Madison Wise!

Labor Signs: No. Thank the Lord!

Belly Button in our out? 'm going to go with OUT!

What I miss: Margaritas on the patio in the sun

What am I looking forward to? Meeting you!

Milestones: You've surpassed how far along your brother was when he arrived!

I'd love to post more but I'm uploading the 500+ pictures I took at your brother's birthday party today then heading to BED! Mama's sleepy! Love you, baby girl!

2 years ago today

2 years ago tonight, your dad and I were in the hospital and it was the beginning of the end of my pregnancy with Parker. Daddy and I went to Charleston to visit friends and have one more mini vacation before Parker came and that night, I volunteered to walk the dogs before bed. I NEVER walk the dogs. They get let out in the backyard but daddy insisted I walk them that night. I made it to the edge of the driveway before the neighbor's dog attacked us. I fell on my stomach, without catching myself and the dog did a number on my back and the back of my thigh. Daddy and the neighbor came to my (and our dog's) rescue but I was panicked. My blood pressure shot up and I couldn't feel Parker move anymore so we headed to the ER.

Once we got there, they hooked me up to monitors and noticed that I was starting to contract. After a night of magnesium and monitoring, I was released from the hospital with the understanding that Parker was going to come early. Unfortunately, I started leaking fluids and my blood pressure never went back down. I took my blood pressure at Harris Teeter the next Friday and it was sky high. I got my Starbucks (probably a poor idea now that I think about it) and drove myself to the hospital where I was admitted. Parkerman was born Saturday afternoon, March 21st 2009.

Today I am SOO thankful that you're still baking. There are times when I'm super uncomfortable and I wish you were out but then I remember some of those terrifying days when Parker was in the NICU and I couldn't be more excited that you're still in me! Tonight I swear I SAW your foot under my ribs, trying to break through my skin! You have been an active little booger tonight. I've had 2 contractions today, although I know I'm not supposed to be concerned about random ones here and there at this point. My skin is stretched SOO tightly that I can see my blood vessels. I think if my belly grows any more it's going to crack despite my best effort to cocoa butter up daily.

I'm cherishing your nudges and rolls. I LOVE watching my belly move and I caught myself staring at myself in the mirror today. I'm a complete freak of nature... just this huge belly and I LOVE it (well looking at it... it's actually really uncomfortable). I hated the way I looked when I was pregnant with your brother but I feel so maternal this pregnancy. I'm kind of obsessed with staring at my belly. I think I didn't like how I looked with your brother because I carried him everywhere. I never really had a belly and carried his baby weight all over... including my face! Not pretty! All this to say... you're already beautiful... I can tell!

You're starting to calm down so MAYBE I'll be able to fall asleep now. You are SOO loved! I can't describe how thankful I am that you are healthy and still bakin'! I'm aiming to keep you in at least 6 more weeks, if not more!

31 Weeks!

How far along: 31 weeks, 1 day ... 9 weeks to go if you're a full 40 weeker!

Maternity clothes: Most of the time.Today I wore maternity jeans and a non maternity top but the top is huge and meant to be baggie. It's super unflattering but I'm struggling to find clothes that fit right now that aren't summer clothes so I'm doing the best I can with what I have!

Sleep: Once I fall asleep, I've been sleeping through the night. I'm still sleepy when I wake up most mornings.

Best moment this week:. Daddy and I went on a date to the Cheesecake Factory. It was delish until you decided you were done and kicked me so hard in the ribs I yelped!

Movement: A LOT! I like to watch my belly jump and move from side to side.

Cravings: coffee ice cream, cupcakes

Gender: GIRL! Avery Madison Wise!

Labor Signs: No. Thank the Lord!

Belly Button in our out? I can't decide if it's even or out. Weird looking either way!

What I miss: Margaritas on the patio in the sun (pretty badly this week, actually)

What am I looking forward to? A child that can't say "no" yet :) It's acceptable for babies to cry in public but when a 2 year old does it, it's A. embarrassing and B. highly judged. (not that your brother EVER does this) haha

Milestones: 2 years ago, tomorrow the dogs and I were ambushed by another dog and thus the beginning of the end of that pregnancy! While I don't feel like you're coming any time soon, this is what I know to be the end! You're probably 3-4lbs and about 17ish inches. That is if you are the same size as your brother! It's crazy to think that you're all smashed up in there because I know what a 32 weeker looks like outside of the womb!

I forgot to take a picture this week, sorry love bug! I am sure we will get PLENTY of pics at 33 weeks though since mommy is modeling the spring line of maternity clothes for The Bump Maternity Store. I also lined up someone to take your newborn photos and Tabitha (your Godmother) is busy crocheting her fingers off for you! You will be modeling her line of beanies, headbands and photo props! I can't wait! I know they'll turn out PRECIOUS! 

 

Your diaper bag should be in any day and I'm excited to add it to your "line" of Roco Beat (the name of the material I've used for EVERYTHING) baby gear! Soon, I'll have to convince daddy to get up in the attic and get the baby gear down (swing etc) and set it all back up. Parker is going to have a bit of an adjustment period understanding that it isn't for him! I'm not sure he's going to enjoy sharing your car seat which he uses as a recliner.

We're heading to Atlanta on Wednesday to see your great grandparents and some of mommy's best girlfriends! SOOO... you're going to need to be a good little girl and stay put for a while longer! I'm not looking forward to the drive as sitting for any period of time is miserably uncomfortable but we'll manage! I bet we'll have to make a few extra stops! Either way, it will be worth it to see everyone one more time before you come!

 

Lastly, we switched back to Eastover OBGYN since Charlotte OB can't seem to get their act together regarding getting my medical records. They also seem wishy washy about the whole VBAC situation so daddy and I felt better about going back to Dr. Taylor at Eastover. Your brother screamed my WHOLE visit this week at CLT OB so I'm excited to go back to Dr. Taylor on Wednesday (ALONE!) and see how you're doing. We'll schedule a C-Section date but if you come before then we'll cross the "how you're going to enter the world bridge" then. I've come to terms with you coming into the world one way or the other and as long as we're both healthy, any way you make your entrance will be just fine with me. 

Love you!

30 Weeks! 10 weeks left!

I'm hoping to get a more flattering 30 week picture tomorrow at the zoo but this will do!

How far along: 30 weeks

Maternity clothes: Most of the time. Today I wore maternity camo pants that were definitely not my style and WAY too big but they were super comfy and I did get a few compliments! I paired it with a brown fitted maternity t shirt.

Sleep: Once I fall asleep, I've been sleeping through the night. I'm still sleepy when I wake up most mornings.

Best moment this week:. We enjoyed a whole day up at nana and poppi's playing in the sun!

Movement: A LOT! You've been moving from left side to right side. It's a fun feeling that I'll miss!

Cravings: coffee ice cream

Gender: GIRL! Avery Madison Wise!

Labor Signs: No. Thank the Lord!

Belly Button in our out? Pretty close to even!

What I miss: Margaritas on the patio in the sun.

What am I looking forward to? You joining us on fun outings. I would have loved for you to be at the park with us this week. Tomorrow we're going to the zoo and I'm looking forward to our next visit being with you!

Milestones: 10 more weeks! I can't believe that in 2 weeks, 32 weeks, is when I had Parker! Because this is what I'm used to being "the end" I feel like you should be coming soon but I sure hope you don't!