29 Week Bumpdate

Size of Baby Andrew: About 16 inches tall and just under 3 or so pounds. 

Feeling: So good! This week I've felt awesome. The ouchie symptoms have been way way down and I have been so much more comfortable this week! 

Fitness: I've been trying! I did some push ups (it was hilarious to feel just how atrophied my muscles are), squats and lunges, and doing stairs. 

Sleep: I've been more tired this week for sure. Trying to carve out more hours for sleep and also giving myself more grace (and coffee- haven't had much in the last 2 years!)

Best Moment From Last Week: Having my baby shower. It was so magical to get to spend the evening with so many of my favorite ladies and get to celebrate Andrew coming! And putting away and sorting all the clothes and gifts into the nursery was such a joy. We are almost ready for you, little guy!

Movement: So wiggly! He is most consistently active while I'm reading in bed before I go to sleep each night, but lots of cute little wiggles all day. 

Cravings:  Oh man- I made this Pad Thai with spaghetti squash this week and I cannot stop thinking about it! It was AMAZING! So we will be having it weekly from here on out :)

Total Weight Gain: 19-20 pounds. Staying really focused on eating healthy the last few weeks but this little guy keeps growing for sure! 

What am I looking forward to this week: We are having a home weekend this coming weekend. No outside plans, chill expectations, and I can't wait! We've had a few really busy weeks in a row and need the rest time. 

Milestones:  Glucose test is done! 

Fashion: I think this is going to be a summer of tank tops and pony tails. 

How is Daddy and Evelyn? We have had a really hard and challenging week of parenting Evelyn. But it brought to light some changes Joe and I needed to make and it has brought big changes in Evelyn's obedience and her heart. So we count that as a huge win! 

28 Weeks: Welcome to the Third Trimester!

I don't realize how far forward Andrew is until I stop and take these pictures- lol!

Size of Baby Andrew: At our ultrasound the tech said he looked about 2.25 pounds- Right on track!

Best Moment From Last Week: Getting to see my sweet boy on Wednesday. He is so cute!! I got to bring my mom and it was so special to get to share that with her. 
And then this morning I got the call from my doctor's office that my placenta previa has FULLY RESOLVED so all limitations are gone!! I can travel, exercise, pick up Evelyn, have a vaginal birth, the whole deal!

Feeling: Heartburn is way down, and achy hips are way down too! Siatic pain is sporadic but intense. I'm so glad we are officially on the homestretch. 

Fitness: Well... I just got cleared for all exercise again! I don't know yet what I'm going to feel up to doing, but I'm excited this week to give some things a try!

Sleep: The last week to ten days have been rough. Between colds, achy legs and Evelyn waking up more than normal, I have been zonked. BUT Evelyn and I slept hard through the night last night. I woke up happy and rested and it has me in the absolute best mood ever!

Movement: All over all the time! He is seriously a mover and shaker

Cravings:  Cheddar cheese and almond flour crackers. It's really hitting the spot!

What am I looking forward to this week: Baby shower! With some of the complications, we decided to have it pretty early and I'm so excited to get to celebrate sweet Andrew tonight! This boy is so loved and has been prayed for for years. He's such a miracle!

Milestones:  Officially 3rd trimester- YES! Home stretch for sure now

I have lost my feet!

Fashion: I've been pretty casual but I'm trying to remember to wear all my cute stuff too. Only a couple months to wear those pretty dresses. So I will be a no-ashamed church outfit repeater this summer!

How is Daddy and Evelyn? 
Evelyn has twins growing in her tummy named "Treehouse" and "Treehouse". It's hilarious!

I am so thankful for Joseph's hands to massage out my legs when they ache, his arms to give me lots of hugs when I'm teary-eyed or overwhelmed, and his hard working self. He is putting in some serious hours right now so that we can have a little more time (and less to no overtime) once Andrew is here. 

27 Week Bumpdate

I love a good hair day!

Size of Baby Andrew: About 2 pounds and 14 1/2 inches tall and he is opening and closing his eyes now! 

Feeling: Thankful. Honestly I am so thankful to be carrying this sweet boy, and it is also really hard. Physically, I'm working through the siatic pain that comes and goes, restless legs at night, and lots of contractions these days. Fighting a cold-type thing too so I'm super tired today, but even so: so thankful and so joyful. 

Fitness: Windy evening walks are my happy place

Sleep: Sleep is mostly going good. I struggle with insomia really bad during pregnancy so I take Unisom and it has been an absolute game changer. 

Best Moment From Last Week: It's been a really simple week over here. Nothing crazy, but I did make a solid plan for some meals and snacks and things to make over the coming weeks and freeze. I froze quite a few things with Evelyn and it helped so much. I know we will have help, especially at first, but I'm looking forward to having a good back stock of things for the especially tricky days during those first couple months of getting our new rhythm. 

Movement: In the bath yesterday, I watched as my stomach actually was moving from Andrew moving in there. I don't remember that happening much (and definitely not this early) with Evelyn!

Cravings:  Soups and smoothies.

Total Weight Gain: 16 lbs

What am I looking forward to this week: Ultrasound in 1 week! Can’t wait to see my boy again 😍 And we are having a birthday party for my niece's first birthday this weekend. It will be so fun to have a big family party!

Milestones:  Last week of second trimester! It has felt incredibly quick since I felt so sick so far into it, but I’m glad to be on the home stretch of seeing our boy soon!

Fashion: I know I've talked about hair a bit already, but I love how easy my second and third day hair is! It's fun to feel cute with such a quick getting ready time.

How is Daddy and Evelyn? 

Evelyn learned how to ride her bike this week. She LOVES it so much! It melts my heart to see her wild joy for something

Joseph has been so so helpful with massage to help me sleep in comfort. Thank you Sweetheart!!