Update: 39 weeks

And the time is now....only 4 days away from my due date.  Not sure how I was feeling at this time last time around, but probably not quite as anxious as I am today.  Gage came exactly on his due date and I'm feeling this little guy  might do the same, although the whole time I expected him early.  What are the odds though if I actually have 2 babies on their due date, should I play the lottery or something?? 

How far along: 39 weeks 3 days

Total weight gain: down a lb. this week (I lost 2 the week I had Gage)  That makes the grand total 33lbs.

Stretch marks: Just a few:(, lame!

Sleep: Eh, my hips are killing me again.  At least I don't have to work every day and can take naps if need be.

Cravings:  Don't ask me why, but Olive Garden soup and salad and I'm going Thurs. night if I'm still pregnant!

Best moment this week:  hmm....my last day of work for 2 months? the weather?  can't decide.

Gender: BOY!

Name progress: Definitely have a 1st name. Pretty sure we have a middle name....yes, I think so....

Labor signs: Not yet....doc says I'm 1cm, 80% effaced, blah blah, same exact thing with Gage at this time.  Maybe a few BH on Saturday, but obviously nothing to write home about.

Bellybutton in or out: OMG, out! I don't think my belly button was ever out w/ Gage!

What I miss: Finally over the whole maternity clothes thing, I want to buy some new cute clothes!

What I am looking forward to: Having this darn baby!

Milestones:  Not a clue, I'm telling you, what goes here??  Next week if I haven't had him then I'll be more pregnant than I ever have been....so there, that's a milestone.

Update: 38 Weeks

Ok, this is for real now, the countdown has begun.  8 days from today is my due date and I have every confidence he'll be here at least in the next 3weeks.

How far along: 38 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain: 34 lbs.- 35 is the most I gained with Gage.  Does that mean I'll be bigger this time around, or it's almost go time?

Stretch marks: Just a few:(, lame!

Sleep:  A little better actually, good thing since it'll come to an end pretty quickly yet.

Cravings: I just want a cold Subway sandwich and a Dr. Pepper, is that too much to ask??

Best moment this week:  Having only 2 more days of work and spending all the time possible I can with Gage before the new baby arrives!

Gender: BOY!

Name progress: Definitely have a 1st name. I cannot commit to a middle name and I have no idea why! I think it'll be a game time decision.  However, the deal was long ago that if the O's ever won the World Series or were in 1st place when the baby was born, he could be named after one of them.......Reynolds might end up being the middle name!  ha.....at least you might get this reference, Kerri.

Labor signs: Not yet....doc says I'm 1cm, 70% effaced, blah blah, same exact thing with Gage at this time

Bellybutton in or out: OMG, out! I don't think my belly button was ever out w/ Gage!

What I miss:  the occasional beer and glass of wine AND Dr. Pepper

What I am looking forward to: Meeting my baby and seeing what he looks like!

Milestones: I got nothing.....what do people write in this space anyway??

Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's just about go time. I have just 1 more day of work (nuts!!) and then the waiting game begins. I'd love to have him about a week early so I don't waste my sick leave, but just like Gage I know he'll come when he is ready and I will be as patient as I can. 8 days is just crazy though!  We talked induction today with the doctor and just like Gage I want him to come without intervention.  I will go as long as they will  let me, last time it was only 10 days....so I guess if it comes to that, I'll have an October baby and not a September baby.....that's kinda nuts. Anyone know October's birthstone? Never even thought about that possibility!  It's opal, I have been told!  I like sapphires better.  He's got 18 days, I think he can make it.

Update: 37 weeks

I seriously cannot believe I have only 2.5 weeks left of this pregnancy and 8 more days of work!  I have a feeling it's going to go by super fast.  Kind of not upset not to go back to work 'til after Thanksgiving;).

How far along: 37 weeks 4 days

Total weight gain: 34 lbs.

Stretch marks: Just a few:(

Sleep: Yes, please- I have been exhausted since I started back to work last week.....hmmm, pretty sure that won't change for the next 6 months

Cravings: soda and cookies and like last time, Subway sandwiches

Best moment this week: finally feeling like we're ready, by getting last min. stuff done, pack n plays up, car seat in, etc.
Gender: BOY!

Name progress: Definitely have a 1st name. I cannot commit to a middle name and I have no idea why!  I think it'll be a game time decision.

Labor signs: Not yet, dr. says my body is doing what it's supposed to do.....

Bellybutton in or out: OMG, out! I don't think my belly button was ever out w/ Gage!

What I miss: sleep and being pain free

What I am looking forward to:  Meeting my baby!
Milestones:  Less than 20 days!  I am so bad at milestones, geez....

Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's just about go time.  I have 8 more days of work and then the waiting game begins. I'd love to have him about a week early so I don't waste my sick leave, but just like Gage I know he'll come when he is ready and I will be as patitent as I can.  17 days is just crazy though! 

Here are my sad attempts at iPhone photos, I swear I will never understand why people think it takes such great pictures.  Everyone else seems to be able to pull it off, but not this girl.

Update: 36 weeks

I seriously cannot believe I have only 3.5 weeks left of this pregnancy and I'll be considered full term on Friday!  I have a feeling it's going to go by super fast.

How far along: 36 weeks 4 days

Total weight gain:  31lbs.

Stretch marks: Uh oh, found a few tonight.

Sleep: Yes, please- I'm exhausted since I've started back to work this week.....hmmm, pretty sure that won't change for the next 6 months

Cravings:  soda and cookies

Best moment this week:  Lame, I realize, but going to a jewelry party w/ a friend Sunday night, have a feeling it'll be quite some time before I get to go out sans kids again

Gender: BOY!

Name progress: Definitely have a 1st name.  I cannot commit to a middle name and I have no idea why!

Labor signs: Thankfully no!

Bellybutton in or out: OMG, out! I don't think my belly button was ever out w/ Gage!

What I miss: sleep and being pain free

What I am looking forward to:  Honestly, after 2 days..... only being at work with kids for 9 days, then having a mini break

Milestones:  Full term on Friday?!?!

Dr. said I was measuring small because the baby is so low.  Says he's head down and we have to be 'careful' this time around because my labor might be even quicker than it was the 1st time.  I am a little disappointed because I found out my favorite doctor is on medical leave 'til the end of next month....so I only have a pick at 2 for Dday.

I swore I was going to take a picture for today.  Maybe tomorrow for Wordless Wednesday??

Update: 35 Weeks

I seriously cannot believe I have only 5 weeks left of this pregnancy, perhaps even less, if he decides to come early.  I have a feeling it's going to go by super fast.  Luke and I are obviously much more relaxed this time around as we have much of what we need.  I'm sure that will change once #2 is here, but for now 35 days....wow!

How far along: 35 weeks 2 days


Total weight gain: 29 lbs at my last appt., although I'm pretty sure it was 30 last week.

Stretch marks:  No, but the veins are pretty crazy, I guess it's the more desirable choice

Sleep: Yes, please- I'm still tired all.the.time.....hmmm, pretty sure that won't change for the next 6 months

Cravings: my sweet tooth from Gage's pregnancy is definitely still going strong.  And I want SODA so bad......

Best moment this week: Celebrating our 5 year anniversary!

Movement: I think this is a silly question at this point in the game, maybe I'll find something else to replace it.

Gender:  BOY!

Name progress:  Definitely have a 1st name, still undecided on the middle name.

Labor signs: Thankfully no!

Bellybutton in or out: OMG, out!  I don't think my belly button was ever out w/ Gage!

What I miss: sleep and walking and moving without pain

What I am looking forward to:  I am so excited to meet this little guy and see what he's going to look like.  I remember it being strange picturing Gage, but now that I know what he looked like as a baby, it almost seems that this baby should look the same. 

Milestones: Officially waddling now!

Not a great picture but for documentation purposes, I suppose it'll do.

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29 Weeks: Update

How far along: 29 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain: 25 lbs.

Stretch marks: Negative but I can feel my belly stretching....

Sleep:  Well since my 2.5 year old has now decided he's 2.5 months and wakes up 3+ times a night, not good.

Cravings: my sweet tooth from Gage's pregnancy is coming back. I need chocolate.all.the.time. And Starbucks Iced coffee

Best moment this week:  buying the baby's take home outfit today!

Movement: This kid does NOT stop.

Gender: BOY!

Name progress: Narrowed it down to 4 w/ 2 front runners, I think.

Labor signs: Thankfully no!

Bellybutton in or out: In

What I miss: Not worrying about what position I can sleep in, being able to take deep breaths

What I am looking forward to: Choosing a name! Getting both boys' rooms all set up....making progress on Gage's.

Milestones: Passed the glucose test!  Now going to the dr. every 2 weeks!  Gage is potty trained if you count no pooping!

I really need to get another belly shot....I want to document the last 10 weeks, anyway.

27 weeks...Third trimester, here I come!

How far along:  27 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain: 23 lbs.

Stretch marks: Negative

Sleep: eh, alright

Cravings: my sweet tooth from Gage's pregnancy is coming back.  I need chocolate.all.the.time.  And Starbucks Iced coffee

Best moment this week: Being at the beach for 5 days!

Movement: This kid does NOT stop.

Gender: BOY!

Name progress:  (I took one out, so I added this one in.)  I have several names I like, weird though, not any I LOVE.  Luke has several names he 'doesn't hate' and only one that he LOVES.

Labor signs: Thankfully no!

Bellybutton in or out: In

What I miss: Not worrying about what position I can sleep in and picking up/carrying Gage w/o getting winded.

What I am looking forward to:  Choosing a name!  Getting both boys' rooms all set up.

Milestones: Third trimester, next appointment,the glucose test!....woo hoo! Almost done potty training Gage!

This is the best I can do for a recent belly shot



It's about time...for another update

How far along: 24 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain: 18 lbs.

Stretch marks: Negative

Maternity clothes: Yes and many shirts that fit me last time....not so much this time around.

Sleep: eh, alright


Cravings: Subway sandwiches and Dr. Pepper (I did have one)


Best moment this week: I'm loving the weather right about now and also loving the fact I only have 13 more days before getting to hang w/ Gage for the entire summer!

Movement: Yes, all the time now.  He's pretty quiet at night, though.

Gender:  BOY!  Going back for another US this week, so of course I'll ask again, but pretty sure I saw what I did....but NO name still.

Labor signs: Thankfully no!

Bellybutton in or out: In

What I miss:  Sleeping on my back and not having to pee all.the.time.

What I am looking forward to: Getting both Gage's big boy room and the baby's room in order.  We've decided to keep Gage's furniture for the baby and get Gage all new furniture.  We're in the process of decorating!  Looking forward to getting another glimpse of the baby this week and hopefully finding out my placenta has moved and looking forward to spending all summer with Gage, just he and I.

Milestones: Swollen ankles, if you count them.  And a milestone in Gage's life is getting a big boy bed and starting to use the potty so regularly we bought big boy underwear!

I still can't believe I never shared pictures of our Day Out w/ Thomas, our beach trip, or Gage's school pictures.  My test is next week and I'm so unbelivably done with all things involved, maybe I can get in some good blogging during Gage's naps this summer!  Hopefully I'll post a picture soon.  Not sure I have any good updated ones.  Cookout today and an old friend visits tomorrow, then busy busy at school!

Another week....

has gone by and you've heard nothing from me.  I am just way way too busy and every free moment I have, much like last summer is going to study.  We had a good time last weekend but I haven't even had time to post about that.  I didn't update you guys and I'm HALFWAY through my pregnancy which is totally crazy.  So here's a super quick update, complete with headless belly shot.

How far along: 20 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain: 13 lbs.

Stretch marks: Not yet, but round ligament pain is getting me  this time.

Maternity clothes: Oh yes

Sleep: busted out the Snoogle but haven't gotten comfortable with it yet.
Cravings: Just one Dr. Pepper!
Best moment this week: Seeing my sweet little baby today on the ultrasound and even getting some 4D pictures.
Movement: Yes, frequently now.  Still pretty small kicks for the most part.  I feel  like I felt Gage much more at this point; however, the other day I did see the baby try to bust open my tummy!
Gender: confirmed today, Gage is having a baby BROTHER!!!!  Crazy, I was so sure it was a girl....now I have to rethink everything.....AND find a name.
Labor signs: Heck no!

Bellybutton in or out: In
What I miss: Dr. Pepper!

What I am looking forward to: more movement and now decorating and planning for the new little guy!

Milestones: Getting to tell Gage he was having a baby brother and Luke getting to feel him kick!

We're off to the beach this week with friends, should be a good weekend.  But it's study study for me and no time to update on last weekend, Gage's school pictures or any of the other fun stuff.

19 weeks!

Try to get some pictures up later this week.  I'm on my own though (Luke's out of town 'til Wednesday) so who knows how much time I'll have.

How far along: 19 weeks 3 days


Total weight gain: 12 lbs.

Stretch marks: Not yet

Maternity clothes: Yes, pretty much everything now. Got some more borrows, thank God.

Sleep:  not much has changed.  Did have a dream that it was a boy, but had a dream a few weeks back it was  a girl??

Cravings: Salt and vinegar potato chips

Best moment this week: An adult dinner w/ friends while Mom and Dad watched Gage.
Movement: Yes, frequently now.  I love it, but it's still pretty small, can't wait for the big kicks

Gender: Usually it's Princess "I" if you ask Gage. Lovingly named after his one and only, Princess Pea, from Super Why! However, I know a girl whose Mom and her swear they have a 6th sense and say it's another
boy, so we'll see.....just 10 more days!!
Labor signs: Heck no!

Bellybutton in or out: In

What I miss: definitely soda and staying up late

What I am looking forward to: more movement and May 9th!

Milestones: Every day movement!

I know, I know, these are getting a little boring, but I'd like to have them to look back in, so I'll have to bore you with my unchanging pregnancy.

18 weeks and counting...

I took pictures this week, but no time to post. I'm so fricking busy and if you guys want any kind of post, it'll have to be quick!

How far along: 18 weeks 3 days

Total weight gain: 10 lbs.

Stretch marks: Not yet

Maternity clothes: Yes, pretty much everything now.  Got some more borrows and used my Old Navy Cash!

Sleep: Weird dreams and SO.FRICKIN. TIRED. still

Cravings: Salt and vinegar potato chips

Best moment this week:  My prenatal yoga class!

Movement:  Very occasionally I thinnk I feel something, should be about time, that's for sure.

Gender: Usually it's Princess "I" if you ask Gage. Lovingly named after his one and only, Princess Pea, from Super Why!  However, I know a girl whose Mom and her swear they have a 6th sense and say it's another boy, so we'll see.....18 more days and my DD is less than 5 months from today (crazy)

Labor signs: Heck no!

Bellybutton in or out: In

What I miss: definitely soda and staying up late

What I am looking forward to:   more movement and May 9th!

Milestones: can't think of one this week??

Week 17

Another quick update, since that all it seems I have time for these days.

How far along: 17 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain: 11 lbs.

Stretch marks: Not yet

Maternity clothes:  Yes, pretty much everything now.  Did find some good buys at Macys in their Motherhood section and luckily had a gift card from Xmas!

Sleep: Weird dreams and SO.FRICKIN. TIRED. still

Cravings:  Salt and vinegar potato chips

Best moment this week:  Not pregnancy related, because can't think of much on those fronts, but seeing my cousin Amber today was fun.

Movement:  I think for sure I felt the baby at the beginning of this week, usually at night after dinner (which was when I first feel Gage).  Felt some prodding and poking- not so much in the last few days though.

Gender: Usually it's Princess "I" if you ask Gage. Lovingly named after his one and only, Princess Pea, from Super Why! However, one day in the past few weeks he's said 'Baby Goy'.  Find out for sure on the 9th......so.long.to.wait (25 days)

Labor signs: Heck no!

Bellybutton in or out: In

What I miss: definitely soda

What I am looking forward to: May 9th!

Milestones:  Hitting 10lbs of weight gain??

Dr's appt was quick on Monday and disappointed I couldn't find out sex until the 9th.  They pretty much refused to do an US before then.  Put me on iron to help me feel a little less tired, but nothing else to report.

Week 16

I missed out on the update last week so here it is for Week 16- 4 weeks away from finding out whether it's a boy or a girl!  I head back to the dr. on Monday.

How far along: 16 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain: As of today, 8lbs.

Stretch marks: Not yet

Maternity clothes:  Oh yes, had to face the music....some of my shirts now are even getting too short.  Went on a maternity shopping spree yesterday and realized I had forgotten how ridiculously expensive stuff is.  I borrowed alot last time that was unavailable to me this time....grrr.  And for the life of me I CANNOT find any pants.  Very frustrating.
Sleep: A little better these days.

Cravings: Can't think of much....some things will just hit me at the spur of a moment and I need it right.then.  It was a Heath bar Blizzard on Wednesday, cucumbers yesterday.  Who knows?

Best moment this week:  Enjoying the beach with my family and finally realizing that I feel so good again, I'm forgetting I'm pregnant.

Movement:  Quite possibly, maybe.  I started feeling Gage at 16 weeks and last night there was definitely some rumbling going on after I hate jalapeno poppers!

Gender:  Usually it's Princess "I" if you ask Gage. Lovingly named after his one and only, Princess Pea, from Super Why!  However, one day in the past few weeks he's said 'Baby Goy'.

Labor signs: Heck no!

Bellybutton in or out: In

What I miss: Dr. Pepper and Subway sandwiches

What I am looking forward to: Feeling the baby move, for sure and finding out the sex!

Milestones: Feeling like myself again!

Week 13

How far along:  13 weeks 2 days 

Total weight gain:  7 lbs...yes, I know more than necessary AND there's a girl I work with who is 27 weeks along and she's gained only 15lbs...opps. 

Stretch marks:  Not yet, gotta get some cocoa butter soon though.

Maternity clothes: I haven't caved yet, but I'm almost there.  Worn the Bella Band once and dug out all the clothes to see what I have and have started to borrow.

Sleep:  I am SO tired and most nights can't sleep.  Go to bed every night at 9pm and if you know me, that's not me.

Cravings:  chocolate, but can't think of much else.  When I get stuck on something though, I HAVE to have it.

Best moment this week:  Sleeping in this morning:)

Movement:  Nope.  Too early.

Gender:  Girl, if you ask Gage and I.  Won't find out 'til May.

Labor signs:  Heck no!

Bellybutton in or out:  In

What I miss:  Dr. Pepper and the occasional glass of wine

What I am looking forward to:  Finding out that it's a girl so I can buy this cute bedding.

Milestones:  Telling everyone at work?


And for good measure:  Happy St. Patrick's Day yesterday from Gage and his green water!