Thursday, November 24, 2016

36 weeks


How far along? 36 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +20 lbs. total
Maternity clothes? Mostly maternity bottoms and a mix of regular and maternity tops
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Just ok this week. I've been getting up at least once to pee, and turning from side to side has become more challenging.
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back, and just generally being comfortable.

Movement: TONS!
Food cravings: Nothing in particular this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing this week.
Symptoms? Still feeling heavy and the typical mid-lower back pain. Nasal congestion has started, so I feel like I'm breathing heavily all the time! I've slowed down considerably and I'm feeling a lot more tired these days.

Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: BOY! Camden Michael :)
Labor Signs: No, although I've been feeling more constant and consistent pressure.
Belly Button in or out? Outie
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Stroller Strides three times this week.
Looking forward to: taking Calvin to "sibling class" this weekend! He's going to learn all about being a big brother :)

Thursday, November 17, 2016

35 weeks


How far along? 35 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +18 lbs. total
Maternity clothes? Mostly maternity bottoms and a mix of regular and maternity tops
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Pretty good this week
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back.

Movement: TONS!
Food cravings: Nothing in particular this week, although Calvin's leftover birthday cake and shower cake are practically running through my veins at this point!
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing this week.
Symptoms? Still feeling heavy and the typical mid-lower back pain.

Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: BOY! Camden Michael :)
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Outie
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Stroller Strides twice this week.
Looking forward to: Thanksgiving! My workout group is having a potluck tomorrow at the park for the kids, so Calvin is pretty excited about that. And a holiday basically means extra daddy time, so I'm looking forward to this last little bit of quality time together as a family of three :).


I had my 34 week appointment, and little Camden is measuring right on target and still has a nice, strong heartbeat! I can't believe we're exactly FOUR weeks away from meeting him!!!

Thursday, November 10, 2016

34 weeks


How far along? 34 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +19 lbs. total
Maternity clothes? Mostly maternity bottoms and a mix of regular and maternity tops
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Pretty good this week
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back.

Movement: TONS!
Food cravings: Nothing in particular this week
Anything making you queasy or sick? I got the TDap vaccine earlier in the week and wow, did I feel some side effects! I basically felt like I had the flu for about 24 hours, minus a fever. Not fun. Luckily, I was feeling much better the next day.
Symptoms? Still feeling heavy and I've slowed down quite a bit. 

Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: BOY! Camden Michael :)
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Outie
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Stroller Strides three times!
Looking forward to: a visit from my bestie (I finally get to meet her newest addition, Rhett!) and my baby sprinkle this weekend!

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Happy 3rd Birthday, Calvin!!!

Birthday celebration at school!

Weight: 35 lbs. 4 oz. (83rd percentile)
Height: 3 ft. 2 1/2 in. (81st percentile)
Diaper Size: NO MORE! Calvin is potty trained!
Clothing Size: 3T-4T
Shoe Size: 8-8.5 (depending on brand)

About Calvin:
-he still loves trucks, cars, trains, motorcycles, planes, helicopters...basically anything with a motor and  wheels!
-he really likes dinosaurs
-he started back in school on August 30, and loves it! He goes Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45-11:45am
-his favorite thing to do on the school playground is ride the tricycles
-he officially potty trained in three days over the summer
-he is still doing great in swim lessons
-he graduated from parent-tot to Supertots in gymnastics. Basically I get to watch instead of participate along side him
-Calvin loves gymnastics so much that he had his birthday party there! He and all of his buddies had a BLAST! There may or may not have been some shed tears from kiddos who were having so much fun they didn't want to leave :).

Unfortunately, Tim and I were busy party hosting and didn't get a chance to snap many pictures, but here are a few of what some friends sent to us!









Thursday, November 3, 2016

33 weeks


How far along? 33 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +18.5 lbs. total
Maternity clothes? Mostly maternity bottoms and a mix of regular and maternity tops
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Some good nights, some bad nights.
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back.

Movement: TONS!
Food cravings: Well Halloween just passed and I can confidently say my love for candy corn has been satisfied!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No, thank goodness!
Symptoms? Still feeling heavy. I'm definitely at my best the first half of the day, then start to slow down and feel sluggish toward the late afternoon-evening.

Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: BOY! Camden Michael :)
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Outie
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Stroller Strides three times
Looking forward to: Calvin's birthday party this weekend!!! He loves going to gymnastics class on Mondays, so his party will the at the gym. Pictures to follow :)

I had my 32 week appointment this morning and little Camden is growing beautifully! I've been so lucky to have [another] easy pregnancy with no complications so far. His heartbeat is strong and he's measuring right on target! Only 6 more weeks until we get to meet our little guy :)