How far along?: 35 weeks, 0 days
Total weight gain/loss: Oh, like it matters.
Sleep: Still going strong.
Movement: All day long. And none of them are cute and gentle. It's all huge movements and giant kicks. My ribs are starting to take a beating.
Labor Signs: Lots of contractions this week. And the pelvic pressure has really kicked in as well. After 90 minutes of walking around the outlets with the husband yesterday, I was experiencing very sharp pains that were stopping me in my tracks. I'm pretty sure that was my wake-up call - I can't keep moving like I have been...
Food cravings: Cereal. It has moved into serious craving status. 2-3 bowls a day. There are about 5 or 6 kinds that I rotate between, but Special K Cinnamon Pecan seems to be the big winner most days.
Gender: I'm torn now. This pregnancy is so similar to Brooke's, but at the same time, I can't help but think it's a boy.
New w/pregnancy #3: I've hit the D-O-N-E point in this pregnancy, which is just a tad bit sooner than #2 and much sooner than #1. I had to browse previous blog posts to figure this out & was quite surprised actually. I really didn't like Joe's pregnancy; it was really painful and uncomfortable and I found myself not enjoying being pregnant at all (I had morning sickness forever with him & then the back pain started much earlier, too.) I haven't felt that way this time around; I've actually been enjoying it overall (I strongly believe that all of this sleep I'm getting is the main reason). But I am reeeeeally uncomfortable & it's really difficult to take care of 2 young kids being this pregnant. So I'm done. These 5 weeks can't go fast enough (on that note, feel free to come up with ways to distract me so time goes by faster!)
What I miss: Wine.
What I am looking forward to: Working out. I know, hilarious. But I was in a good groove with running just before getting pregnant. I mean, I ran a 10K about 37 weeks ago; now, at 35 weeks pregnant, I can barely stand up. I'm so ready to get back into shape.
Best moment this week: Joe was laying on my belly at one point this week & got kicked by the baby. He thought it was so funny - "the baby kicked me in da face!" After that, he tried to get the baby to kick him in the face multiple times throughout the week. I certainly didn't mind the belly snuggles :)
Milestones: 35 weeks down & only 35 days to go!!
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Big Kids' room.
Pretty much from the moment I found out I was pregnant with #3, my mind started playing out a million different scenarios in regards to how we'd fit this new little one into our lives - more specifically, our house. We have a 4 bedroom house, so the quick answer was to give each child his/her own room. But that left us without an office, something I use constantly for bow-making/present-wrapping/junk-piling. So after a little convincing, the husband and I finally agreed that our big kids would share a room for a while. (He didn't share a room growing up; I've had to share a room with someone all but 1-2 years of my 29 years of life, so I knew it wouldn't kill them.) They're so young now, & everyone is on the same schedule; this is the perfect time to do it.
We wanted to give Joe plenty of time to get used to his Big Boy bed and Big Kid room before Baby Reeder gets here, so immediately after Christmas we got started. After a week or 2 of clearing out the former office (which was a huge job - thanks for the help, Mom!), it was ready to be transformed.
One of the husband's biggest hesitations with the room-sharing thing was how to create a shared space for a boy & a girl. Brooke already had bedding, so we ended up getting Joe a quilt from the same store so they'd at least somewhat go together. We picked a neutral wall color (the gray from Joe's quilt, which we told Brooke was "silver", one of her favorite colors) and just decorated each side of the room to match their bedding/personality. I'm really happy with how it turned out and the kids were/are ecstatic!
Joe was ready to sleep in his "car bed" on Day One. We were planning to just do naps in there for a while until he got used to it, but he was insistent on sleeping in there with his big sister right away. It's been over a month now and things are going as well as can be expected. We're struggling with the whole staying in bed thing; he loves to come downstairs with all sorts of excuses for what he needs. We currently have a sticker chart that seems to be helping; last night was the very first night he didn't get out of bed once! Brooke is handling it really well. She's usually so exhausted that she falls right to sleep, even with him babbling in his bed and getting up and down a million times. And they're doing a much better job of sneaking out of bed quietly in the morning and letting their sibling sleep. Overall, I'm really happy we made this transition when we did & that the room-sharing is going really well. On a related note, the nursery is clean & newborn-ready :)
We wanted to give Joe plenty of time to get used to his Big Boy bed and Big Kid room before Baby Reeder gets here, so immediately after Christmas we got started. After a week or 2 of clearing out the former office (which was a huge job - thanks for the help, Mom!), it was ready to be transformed.
One of the husband's biggest hesitations with the room-sharing thing was how to create a shared space for a boy & a girl. Brooke already had bedding, so we ended up getting Joe a quilt from the same store so they'd at least somewhat go together. We picked a neutral wall color (the gray from Joe's quilt, which we told Brooke was "silver", one of her favorite colors) and just decorated each side of the room to match their bedding/personality. I'm really happy with how it turned out and the kids were/are ecstatic!
Sunday, March 9, 2014
34 & recovering.
Oh, friends. I'm not even sure I can adequately put into words how tough this week has been for me - physically, mentally, & emotionally. (This is the part where I'm going to whine about my crappy week. If you're not interested, move along.)
Last week's 33-week update was missed because we were in the midst of what turned out to be an 8-day sickness that swept through our house. It started last Friday with Joe waking up with a fever & terrible cold symptoms. By Saturday, my cold symptoms started; my fever kicked in on Sunday. I spent most of Sunday and Monday in bed (which my heavily-pregnant body did not appreciate - I was so sore...) By Monday night, it struck both Brooke & the husband. Joe's fever lasted until Wednesday, Brooke's went from Monday to Friday, and we all dealt with coughs/runny noses/congestion the entire week. We went through at least 4 boxes of tissues this week alone, & I went to 5 doctor's appts in total (2 for Joe, 1 for Brooke, 2 for me). Needless to say, being sick on top of being almost 8 months pregnant and trying to take care of sick, understandably whiny kids took one hell of a toll on me. We're all still trying to recover today, most especially me.
The last of the 5 doctor's appts I went to this week was a routine OB appt. While I'm still not 100%, the baby is perfect. Though it didn't feel like I was nourishing him enough at the time, this little one took exactly what he needed from me to continue to thrive. Baby is head-down (definitely no room to move anymore!) and measuring perfectly. It was a huge relief to be seen & get that reassurance after such a treacherous week.
How far along?: 34 weeks, 0 days
Total weight gain/loss: +0.5 over 2 weeks, +31.5 lbs overall.
Sleep: In general, it has been surprisingly good. But this week was tough. This virus/cold made it pretty miserable for me to sleep most nights, not to mention the nightly wake-ups of kids with spiked fevers. I was able to sneak in a few naps here & there, which helped a lot.
Movement: Despite all of the craziness this week, the one reassurance I had was an incredible amount of movement from Rocket. I was really worried about how my illness & exhaustion was affecting this babe, so it was good to feel him spazzing out in my belly throughout each day.
Labor Signs: Thankfully, no. I was getting worried this week that this might pick up.
Food cravings: After a week of a suppressed appetite (it's really not fun to eat when you can't taste your food), my body is ready to make up for lost time. Send all of the food this way, please. Chinese, donuts, a Chipotle burrito bowl...I want all of it.
Gender: Team Blue. But, just in case, we have both a girl name & a boy name ready to go! (Finally finalized these!)
New w/pregnancy #3: I still can't believe I'm getting decent sleep (not counting the special circumstances this week). It's mind-boggling, really.
What I miss: Being able to breathe. I've been terribly congested all week, making the breathing situation even more impossible. I simply cannot get enough air.
What I am looking forward to: Easter, though I'm still not sure what the heck I'm going to wear to church w/an about-to-explode belly on my due date.
Best moment this week: Hearing Rocket's strong heartbeat on Friday. I needed that reassurance so desperately!
Weekly Wisdom: I am way too tired to be wise.
Milestones: We've made it to March, which means the answer to the "When are you due?" question is now "Next month." Woah.
Last week's 33-week update was missed because we were in the midst of what turned out to be an 8-day sickness that swept through our house. It started last Friday with Joe waking up with a fever & terrible cold symptoms. By Saturday, my cold symptoms started; my fever kicked in on Sunday. I spent most of Sunday and Monday in bed (which my heavily-pregnant body did not appreciate - I was so sore...) By Monday night, it struck both Brooke & the husband. Joe's fever lasted until Wednesday, Brooke's went from Monday to Friday, and we all dealt with coughs/runny noses/congestion the entire week. We went through at least 4 boxes of tissues this week alone, & I went to 5 doctor's appts in total (2 for Joe, 1 for Brooke, 2 for me). Needless to say, being sick on top of being almost 8 months pregnant and trying to take care of sick, understandably whiny kids took one hell of a toll on me. We're all still trying to recover today, most especially me.
The last of the 5 doctor's appts I went to this week was a routine OB appt. While I'm still not 100%, the baby is perfect. Though it didn't feel like I was nourishing him enough at the time, this little one took exactly what he needed from me to continue to thrive. Baby is head-down (definitely no room to move anymore!) and measuring perfectly. It was a huge relief to be seen & get that reassurance after such a treacherous week.
Baby Reeder at 34w0d
How far along?: 34 weeks, 0 days
Total weight gain/loss: +0.5 over 2 weeks, +31.5 lbs overall.
Sleep: In general, it has been surprisingly good. But this week was tough. This virus/cold made it pretty miserable for me to sleep most nights, not to mention the nightly wake-ups of kids with spiked fevers. I was able to sneak in a few naps here & there, which helped a lot.
Movement: Despite all of the craziness this week, the one reassurance I had was an incredible amount of movement from Rocket. I was really worried about how my illness & exhaustion was affecting this babe, so it was good to feel him spazzing out in my belly throughout each day.
Labor Signs: Thankfully, no. I was getting worried this week that this might pick up.
Food cravings: After a week of a suppressed appetite (it's really not fun to eat when you can't taste your food), my body is ready to make up for lost time. Send all of the food this way, please. Chinese, donuts, a Chipotle burrito bowl...I want all of it.
Gender: Team Blue. But, just in case, we have both a girl name & a boy name ready to go! (Finally finalized these!)
New w/pregnancy #3: I still can't believe I'm getting decent sleep (not counting the special circumstances this week). It's mind-boggling, really.
What I miss: Being able to breathe. I've been terribly congested all week, making the breathing situation even more impossible. I simply cannot get enough air.
What I am looking forward to: Easter, though I'm still not sure what the heck I'm going to wear to church w/an about-to-explode belly on my due date.
Best moment this week: Hearing Rocket's strong heartbeat on Friday. I needed that reassurance so desperately!
Weekly Wisdom: I am way too tired to be wise.
Milestones: We've made it to March, which means the answer to the "When are you due?" question is now "Next month." Woah.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Thirty-two.
How far along?: 32 weeks, 0 days
Total weight gain/loss: +4 over 2 weeks, +31 lbs overall. My OB is still not at all concerned, so I'm going to pretend that I'm not either. Baby Reeder is likely about 4.5 to 5 lbs now.
Sleep: No real complaints just yet. And yes, I realize how incredibly lucky I am in this.
Movement: Constant. This little one loves to roll around. Poor thing is running out of room quickly!
Labor Signs: I think I had a few contractions this week (jinxed myself last week.)
Food cravings: As usual, if it's made of sugar, I want it.
Gender: Baby's heartbeat was 140bpm on Friday & has been under 150 bpm every time. The Old Wive's Tales would indicate a boy from this.
New w/pregnancy #3: I don't remember this feeling of total discomfort starting so early in my other pregnancies. I'm really at a point where I'm never really comfortable; I can get more comfortable in some positions than others, but never totally comfortable. Plus I'm getting serious punches to the ribs and pelvic bone on the regular, so even if I get "comfortable", the baby makes things miserable. Womp womp.
What I miss: Normal dreams. Or just no dreams at all. I have weird, vivid dreams every night. Like last night's dream in which my mom had another baby (now, in 2014) & I was totally cool with it.
What I am looking forward to: It's finally time to start cleaning up the nursery, and I'm both dreading it and really excited about it!
Best moment this week: I had a check-up on Friday and found out that Baby Reeder is head down! There's really not a ton of time for baby to move around at this point (there just isn't enough room), so that means the babe should stay this way until delivery!
Weekly Wisdom: Nothing about the pregnant body makes sense. For example, I sleep on my left side at all times, only occasionally rolling partially onto my back (never fully - there's always a big pillow wedged under me. I hate that I can't move around, but I really can't breathe on my back or right side at all.) At 6:30 this morning, I got out of bed to cart my 2nd-born back to his bed. The moment I set my feet on the floor, I had the most intense, almost-numbing pain in my right hip. Yes, right. As in, the one that had zero pressure on it all night as I slept on my left side. WHICH MAKES PERFECT SENSE.
Milestones: Bi-weekly doctor appointments, y'all. This one's huge.
Total weight gain/loss: +4 over 2 weeks, +31 lbs overall. My OB is still not at all concerned, so I'm going to pretend that I'm not either. Baby Reeder is likely about 4.5 to 5 lbs now.
Sleep: No real complaints just yet. And yes, I realize how incredibly lucky I am in this.
Movement: Constant. This little one loves to roll around. Poor thing is running out of room quickly!
Labor Signs: I think I had a few contractions this week (jinxed myself last week.)
Food cravings: As usual, if it's made of sugar, I want it.
Gender: Baby's heartbeat was 140bpm on Friday & has been under 150 bpm every time. The Old Wive's Tales would indicate a boy from this.
New w/pregnancy #3: I don't remember this feeling of total discomfort starting so early in my other pregnancies. I'm really at a point where I'm never really comfortable; I can get more comfortable in some positions than others, but never totally comfortable. Plus I'm getting serious punches to the ribs and pelvic bone on the regular, so even if I get "comfortable", the baby makes things miserable. Womp womp.
What I miss: Normal dreams. Or just no dreams at all. I have weird, vivid dreams every night. Like last night's dream in which my mom had another baby (now, in 2014) & I was totally cool with it.
What I am looking forward to: It's finally time to start cleaning up the nursery, and I'm both dreading it and really excited about it!
Best moment this week: I had a check-up on Friday and found out that Baby Reeder is head down! There's really not a ton of time for baby to move around at this point (there just isn't enough room), so that means the babe should stay this way until delivery!
Weekly Wisdom: Nothing about the pregnant body makes sense. For example, I sleep on my left side at all times, only occasionally rolling partially onto my back (never fully - there's always a big pillow wedged under me. I hate that I can't move around, but I really can't breathe on my back or right side at all.) At 6:30 this morning, I got out of bed to cart my 2nd-born back to his bed. The moment I set my feet on the floor, I had the most intense, almost-numbing pain in my right hip. Yes, right. As in, the one that had zero pressure on it all night as I slept on my left side. WHICH MAKES PERFECT SENSE.
Milestones: Bi-weekly doctor appointments, y'all. This one's huge.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
31 weeks.
How far along?: 31 weeks, 0 days
Total weight gain/loss: Whatever.
Sleep: Still pretty good. I can't believe it.
Movement: I just learned that the seizure-like shaking movements are just the baby practicing inhaling and exhaling with his newly maturing lungs. This makes me think this little one is going to have some serious pipes on him because I feel the shaking all the time. I'm also starting to get some pretty killer kicks to my pelvic bone, often slightly painful.
Labor Signs: Nope. Haven't noticed any contractions in a few weeks.
Food cravings: Daily fruit smoothies. As has been the case with most things this pregnancy, it's not really a craving but rather something that sounds halfway decent when nothing else does. At least it's healthier than a Pop-tart.
Gender: I just don't know. This pregnancy seems to be pretty similar to my first, but I can't help but think this big baby is a boy.
New w/pregnancy #3: Sciatic nerve pain...at least, I think that's what it is. It's making it pretty unpleasant to stand up.
What I miss: Standing up without making noises that frighten my children. (Seriously, I can't help but make a ton of grunting/sighing noises every time I move. I feel like Serena Williams.)
What I am looking forward to: Taking the big kids shopping to get a few things for their little brother or sister. I think we're going to let them help us pick out some new pacifiers and coming-home outfits.
Best moment this week: Joe earned the final sticker on his napping sticker chart today (we had a rough week or two after giving up his pacifier...more on that to come this week), so I had to make good on our promise of an ice cream cone tonight. As I sat in a booth at DQ, watching my 2 big kids cherish every bite of their treats, I thought to myself, "This is it. This is what it's all about." I just can't wait for Baby Reeder to be in that booth with us.
Weekly Wisdom: An obsession with the Olympics isn't so great for an already-exhausted pregnant lady. My bed time has been after the prime time coverage ends each night this week.
Milestones: 63 days? What? When did that happen?
Total weight gain/loss: Whatever.
Sleep: Still pretty good. I can't believe it.
Movement: I just learned that the seizure-like shaking movements are just the baby practicing inhaling and exhaling with his newly maturing lungs. This makes me think this little one is going to have some serious pipes on him because I feel the shaking all the time. I'm also starting to get some pretty killer kicks to my pelvic bone, often slightly painful.
Labor Signs: Nope. Haven't noticed any contractions in a few weeks.
Food cravings: Daily fruit smoothies. As has been the case with most things this pregnancy, it's not really a craving but rather something that sounds halfway decent when nothing else does. At least it's healthier than a Pop-tart.
Gender: I just don't know. This pregnancy seems to be pretty similar to my first, but I can't help but think this big baby is a boy.
New w/pregnancy #3: Sciatic nerve pain...at least, I think that's what it is. It's making it pretty unpleasant to stand up.
What I miss: Standing up without making noises that frighten my children. (Seriously, I can't help but make a ton of grunting/sighing noises every time I move. I feel like Serena Williams.)
What I am looking forward to: Taking the big kids shopping to get a few things for their little brother or sister. I think we're going to let them help us pick out some new pacifiers and coming-home outfits.
Best moment this week: Joe earned the final sticker on his napping sticker chart today (we had a rough week or two after giving up his pacifier...more on that to come this week), so I had to make good on our promise of an ice cream cone tonight. As I sat in a booth at DQ, watching my 2 big kids cherish every bite of their treats, I thought to myself, "This is it. This is what it's all about." I just can't wait for Baby Reeder to be in that booth with us.
Weekly Wisdom: An obsession with the Olympics isn't so great for an already-exhausted pregnant lady. My bed time has been after the prime time coverage ends each night this week.
Milestones: 63 days? What? When did that happen?
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Christmas Day.
The anticipation for Christmas Day was at an all-time high this year, something I think I'll be saying every year from here on out. As Brooke has gotten older, she better understands each holiday & the traditions and meaning that come with it. And her excitement rubs off on all of the rest of us, especially her little brother (who doesn't totally get why he's excited but totally doesn't care.)
As I've mentioned in previous years, Santa brings 3 presents for each child in our house (like the 3 gifts the Wise Men brought Baby Jesus.) Brooke had her list for Santa ready in October. She knew exactly what she wanted quite early on. Joe didn't totally understand it; he'd look in a toy catalog and say "I want that and that and that and that..." to everything. Luckily, he's still of the persuadable age so we were able to offer up some ideas that we thought might make it down the chimney in Santa's sack.
On the big day, they both woke up wired! After the traditional shot on the steps, they bounded into the family room to see what treasures Santa had left for them. And they were not disappointed by the display! They quickly ripped through their stockings before taking turns to open their presents. Santa brought Joe a bicycle w/a helmet, a Daniel Tiger tree house, & a train set. Brooke received a bicycle/helmet as well, along with a baby doll & a box of Princess goodies (which included all of the things on her list - Barbies, The Little Mermaid DVD, and a Play-Doh set.)
After a very festive breakfast of snowman donuts & cinnamon rolls, we opened our family gifts from under the tree. The kids were super excited to give each other their gifts. (Each kid took $2 out of their piggy banks and bought 2 presents for their sibling at the dollar store. They got to pick out whatever they thought their sibling would like. It was precious.) And they were just as enthusiastic to pass out their presents for Mom & Dad. I loved seeing the spirit of generosity in such tiny little bodies.
As I've mentioned in previous years, Santa brings 3 presents for each child in our house (like the 3 gifts the Wise Men brought Baby Jesus.) Brooke had her list for Santa ready in October. She knew exactly what she wanted quite early on. Joe didn't totally understand it; he'd look in a toy catalog and say "I want that and that and that and that..." to everything. Luckily, he's still of the persuadable age so we were able to offer up some ideas that we thought might make it down the chimney in Santa's sack.
(This picture right here of my two boys? Absolutely adore it.)
Though it was a crazy, jam-packed day, we all had such a great Christmas, full of reminders of how blessed we are. I spent much of the day thinking ahead to next year & how different our day will be with 3 little ones to celebrate with. As amazing and magical as this holiday season was, I imagine next year's will trump it. And I can't wait :)
Sunday, February 9, 2014
75% down!
I am an incredibly spoiled pregnant woman. Throughout this entire pregnancy, my family and our friends have been spoiling me rotten. Maternity clothes, baked goods, free babysitting, snacks, diapers...so many incredible gifts keep coming my way. Some of my very favorite ladies have been showering me with weekly surprises each Sunday. Though HIGHLY unnecessary (you hear me, girls?), it's been such a sweet way to count down the weeks to baby's arrival. And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention how supportive my parents have been these past 6 months, in spite of this being the absolute busiest year of their lives. I truly appreciate all of the love that has been coming my way from everyone. This baby is so blessed to have such a powerful support network, and he or she isn't even here yet! Thanks to all of you!!
How far along?: 30 weeks, 0 days
Total weight gain/loss: +4.5 over 2 weeks, +27 total. Most babies gain about half a pound a week from here on out; in order to get up to 10 lbs, this little one will have to gain closer to 3/4 of a pound each week (baby is likely just under 4 lbs right now).
Maternity clothes?: Prepare to see me in the same outfits over & over again. I can only mix it up so much.
Sleep: It's pretty decent. It's quite a production getting in and out of bed, positioning myself just perfectly within my nest of 5 pillows. The husband jokes about how noisy it is & how much the bed shakes while I get comfortable. He needs to watch his back...
Movement: Constant. They ask that you do kick counts each day, sitting down multiple times a day to count how many times the baby moves over a period of time. I definitely don't have to worry about this; this baby moves ALL the time.
Labor Signs: None.
Food cravings: Food. Just all of it.
Gender: Had my first baby dream and it was a girl. And I was as shocked in the dream as I think I'll be if this really is a girl in 10ish weeks.
New w/pregnancy #3: The back pain that crippled me much earlier in both of my previous pregnancies is just slowly beginning with this one. Though it's daunting to think about dealing with it for another 2.5 months, it's nice to not have been already dealing with it for a couple months.
What I miss: Excedrin Migraine. Started my day with a Pepsi & Tylenol at 9am to combat a headache, the only defense I have these days.
What I am looking forward to: Introducing Rocket to Big Brother and Big Sister!
Best moment this week: My 3.5 year old niece kisses my belly every time she sees me. It's pretty darn adorable.
Weekly Wisdom: Ladies, get pregnant at the end of summer. Being pregnant for the 4 biggest food holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Super Bowl, & Valentine's Day - does not suck. Add to that the fact that no one expects you to give up sweets (or anything, really) for Lent & I'd say the timing is pretty perfect! (Not having to bundle up your teeny tiny newborn in 43 layers every time you leave the house is an extra Spring-baby perk!)
Milestones: Three quarters of the way there, folks! I can see the finish line :)
Baby Reeder at 30w0d
How far along?: 30 weeks, 0 days
Total weight gain/loss: +4.5 over 2 weeks, +27 total. Most babies gain about half a pound a week from here on out; in order to get up to 10 lbs, this little one will have to gain closer to 3/4 of a pound each week (baby is likely just under 4 lbs right now).
Maternity clothes?: Prepare to see me in the same outfits over & over again. I can only mix it up so much.
Sleep: It's pretty decent. It's quite a production getting in and out of bed, positioning myself just perfectly within my nest of 5 pillows. The husband jokes about how noisy it is & how much the bed shakes while I get comfortable. He needs to watch his back...
Movement: Constant. They ask that you do kick counts each day, sitting down multiple times a day to count how many times the baby moves over a period of time. I definitely don't have to worry about this; this baby moves ALL the time.
Labor Signs: None.
Food cravings: Food. Just all of it.
Gender: Had my first baby dream and it was a girl. And I was as shocked in the dream as I think I'll be if this really is a girl in 10ish weeks.
New w/pregnancy #3: The back pain that crippled me much earlier in both of my previous pregnancies is just slowly beginning with this one. Though it's daunting to think about dealing with it for another 2.5 months, it's nice to not have been already dealing with it for a couple months.
What I miss: Excedrin Migraine. Started my day with a Pepsi & Tylenol at 9am to combat a headache, the only defense I have these days.
What I am looking forward to: Introducing Rocket to Big Brother and Big Sister!
Best moment this week: My 3.5 year old niece kisses my belly every time she sees me. It's pretty darn adorable.
Weekly Wisdom: Ladies, get pregnant at the end of summer. Being pregnant for the 4 biggest food holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Super Bowl, & Valentine's Day - does not suck. Add to that the fact that no one expects you to give up sweets (or anything, really) for Lent & I'd say the timing is pretty perfect! (Not having to bundle up your teeny tiny newborn in 43 layers every time you leave the house is an extra Spring-baby perk!)
Milestones: Three quarters of the way there, folks! I can see the finish line :)
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