Pregnancy update

Yes, I have slacked oh so much with pregnancy updates for the past month! That's what happens when you get this bright idea to open up and Etsy shop when your 30 weeks pregnant. I'm happy to report that it has kept me busy though and has really made time go quickly...for the most part. We are so close to meeting our little girl. I can't believe we'll be a family of four so soon. I will be mommy to two little babes. So crazy to think about. 

Exactly 34 Weeks

This was on Easter. I felt like I giant green jelly bean, but still decided I better take a picture.

I had my 33 Week appointment last week and everything is looking great. I am currently weighing in at 139. My clothes don't fit and I pretty much want to live in sweats all the time...This baby girl is growing and getting so big in there. She's running out of room and her movements have become more like sharp jabs. I'm going to miss this though :) I know that from last time. I know I am going to miss the constant movement in there. 

I am happy to report I still don't have any stretch marks. People have commented that I am smaller this time around, but I don't feel smaller. I actually feel like I am right where I was with Camden. Wonder if that means we will have another big baby on our hands. My belly button has been out for most of this pregnancy...like the type you can totally see through a shirt! It recently went flat as a pancake. That's how I can tell baby girl is definitely bigger. 

My sleep has been interesting...I have good nights and I have bad nights. I have managed to find what works for me most nights and even though I get up every couple of hours (or every hour some times) I still mange to get sleep. Four to eight in the morning seem to be my best hours...but lately I have been waking up and just sitting there, thinking of the million things I need to get done :) 

I don't know what it is, but I hardly have any cravings with this pregnancy. I kind of just eat to eat. I feel sick if I don't eat when I am suppose to and have been suffering from migraines when I've waited too long. NOT FUN! But like I have said...I'll always take sugar :) Other symptoms I have had is exhaustion, oh and my patience is running low. It is very hard to have an active 17 month old and a very large belly. I wish so badly I could keep up with Camden, but he wares me right out. Good thing he is okay to sit on the couch and read books :) Going to the grocery store just about kills me! I have opted to stay home most days lately, which is totally not me! We are always on the go, but recently when I have thought about running any errands, I quickly change my mind :) I know that just by walking in and out of the store I'll need to sit down and take a break, and possibly a nap. I've been making Camden walk a lot more and hold hands. I feel guilty sometimes because I feel like I am making him grow up too fast, but I don't have a choice. In a couple of short weeks he'll have to walk next to me while I have the car seat in the other arm :) 

My doctor asked last week if I had been experiencing any braxton hicks or consistent contractions and at the time I said no because really I haven't had many...these last couple of days have been very different. I have had some consistent contractions and lots of tightening in my tummy. I know my body is getting ready :) Luckily the contractions haven't lasted longer than an hour. We don't need a 35 week scare like we had with Camden. Baby girl at least needs to stay put until 37 weeks.

My doctor told me at my last appointment that she is going to check me at 35 weeks for any progress since that was when I started to dilate with Camden. At 37 weeks she is going to strip my membrane and see if she can get things moving. She is going out of town from May 31st to June 7th. So, if I don't go on my own while she is gone I will be induced on June 8th :) I am nervous if I go while she is gone, but at that point if I do go into labor I am sure everything will work out great. It would definitely be ideal if I could have baby girl before she leaves :) 

I am feeling so anxious and like this is so surreal that I am going to have another baby. I can't wait to see her and especially have her fit right into our family. I am so excited to see her with John and especially her big brother Camden. My heart melts thinking about it. I can't wait to bond with her and love her and cuddle her. We're going to be the best of friends, I just know it :) Just like me and my mom. 

I am looking forward to getting all her little clothes washed and ready in these next couple of weeks. Her nursery is just about there, and just to feel extra prepared I want to get hospital bags all ready to go and a bag for Camden, just in case we are hit with a surprise labor and need to get him somewhere quickly. Luckily the hospital I am delivering at is five minutes away and if we forget anything, my dear sweet husband can come get it :) 

Not too much longer :) We can't wait!!