DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

BIRTH DATE:

June 11, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Romaine Lettuce

WEIGHT GAIN:

+3 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing all things maternity, except for my leggings.

SICKNESS:

Pelvic pain is better and I'm sleeping better.  

CRAVINGS:

Ice & Sweet Tea

SLEEP:

Sleeping okay. Having some insomnia. 

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

Movements are very frequent since there isn't enough room left for him. 

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

We get to have a baby in 3 days. Took my last bump picture. I had to get a steroid shot x2 this week and a Covid test prior to having a schedule c-section. The steroid shots are for baby's lungs since he will be born at 36 weeks. Just getting all of our appointments in place, things set up, and waiting for my mom to fly in. I'm a little nervous to have a baby at 36 weeks, but I'm also ready to meet this little guy.

 

Bumpdate Week 35

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Honeydew

WEIGHT GAIN:

+0 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing all things maternity, except for my leggings.

SICKNESS:

Sleeping is better and pelvic pain is finally starting to relieve itself. 

CRAVINGS:

Ice & Sweet Tea

SLEEP:

Sleeping okay. Having some insomnia. 

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

Movements are very frequent since there isn't enough room left for him. 

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Today I had my last doctor appointment. I had a stress test and one final ultrasound. The stress test went well, but the ultrasound still showed placenta prevue, SO I'm having a baby next week. They don't want me to go into spontaneous labor due to the risk of bleeding. We also got the stroller/car seat set up in the car. 

Bumpdate Week 34

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Butternut Squash

WEIGHT GAIN:

+5 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing all things maternity, except for my leggings.

SICKNESS:

Pelvic pain while sleeping. 

CRAVINGS:

Ice & Sweet Tea

SLEEP:

Sleeping okay. Having some insomnia. 

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

Movements are very frequent since there isn't enough room left for him. 

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Just soaking in the last few weeks of pregnancy.

Bumpdate Week 33

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Large Pineapple

WEIGHT GAIN:

+0 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing all things maternity, except for my leggings.

SICKNESS:

Pelvic pain while sleeping. 

CRAVINGS:

Ice & Sweet Tea

SLEEP:

Sleeping okay. Having some insomnia. 

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

Movements are very frequent since there isn't enough room left for him. 

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Just soaking in the last few weeks of pregnancy.

Bumpdate Week 32

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Large Jicama

WEIGHT GAIN:

+0 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I still haven't bought anymore maternity clothes, but I might have to buy a few more as the weather warms up. My regular tops are definitely getting too small, so I'll have to get some new tops soon. Finally ordered some maternity shorts and tops. Tried to order things that I could use after this pregnancy since I don't have much more longer to go.

SICKNESS:

Feeling pretty good. I'm still having hip and pelvic pain at night while sleeping. Sometimes having shortness of breath. 

CRAVINGS:

Ice & Sweet Tea

SLEEP:

Waking up more frequently at night to use bathroom and shift positions while sleeping. Insomnia is finally kicking in at around 4am. 

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

This week the baby has been moving a lot. 

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

So much movement this week. Mason was able to feel and see just how much he is moving in my belly. 

Bumpdate Week 31

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Coconut

WEIGHT GAIN:

+0 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I still haven't bought anymore maternity clothes, but I might have to buy a few more as the weather warms up. My regular tops are definitely getting too small, so I'll have to get some new tops soon. 

SICKNESS:

Feeling pretty good. I'm still having intense hip and pelvic pain at night while sleeping. 

CRAVINGS:

Ice & Sweet Tea

SLEEP:

Waking up more frequently at night to use bathroom and shift positions while sleeping. Insomnia is finally kicking in at around 4am. 

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

This week the baby has been moving a ton. 

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

I had a doctor appt this week and my belly is still measuring 2 weeks ahead.

Bumpdate Week 30

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Cabbage

WEIGHT GAIN:

+2 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I still haven't bought anymore maternity clothes, but I might have to buy a few more as the weather warms up. My regular tops are definitely getting too small. 

SICKNESS:

Feeling pretty good. I'm still having intense hip and pelvic pain at night while sleeping. 

CRAVINGS:

Ice 

SLEEP:

Still waking up frequently at night to use bathroom and shift positions while sleeping.

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

Tons of movement mostly during the day, but some at night.

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

This week we were supposed to have a baby shower back home in Corpus, but we were unable to due to the coronavirus pandemic and being unable to travel. 

Bumpdate Week 29

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Squash

WEIGHT GAIN:

-1 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I still haven't bought anymore maternity clothes, but I might have to buy a few more as the weather warms up. My regular tops are definitely getting too small. 

SICKNESS:

Feeling pretty good. I'm still having intense hip and pelvic pain at night while sleeping. 

CRAVINGS:

Ice 

SLEEP:

Still waking up frequently at night to use bathroom and shift positions while sleeping.

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

Tons of movement mostly during the day, but some at night.

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Update: On 4/22/20 I had an ultrasound to check on placenta previa. Unfortunately, the placenta has only moved slightly. Not enough to remove restrictions. The plan is to have another ultrasound at 35 weeks. If the placenta hasn't moved enough, then I'll have a scheduled c-section at 37 weeks. Heart beat was 131 and baby is currently weighing 3lb 6oz (66%) and 1 week ahead of normal. 

Due to coronavirus, I've been having to go to doctor appointments alone. This appointment was not different. The technician took lots of good photos of baby. Here are some of Mason's favorites and he said that the baby looks like him. 

This is a fun picture Mason drew of his baby brother. He can't wait for him to arrive. He asks often how much longer until the baby is born. 

Bumpdate Week 28

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Eggplant

WEIGHT GAIN:

+3.4 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I still haven't bought anymore maternity clothes, but I might have to buy a few more as the weather warms up. 

SICKNESS:

Feeling pretty good. I'm still having intense hip and pelvic pain at night while sleeping. I've also been having a burning sensation around my belly button, but it is getting better.

CRAVINGS:

Ice 

SLEEP:

Still waking up frequently at night to use bathroom and shift positions while sleeping.

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

Tons of movement mostly during the day, but some at night.

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Update: On 4/17/20 I had a three hour glucose test since I did not pass the one hour test last week. For the three hour test I had to fast for 12 hours and had four lab draws.

Lab #1 - initial blood draw glucose = 92 needed to be less than 98

After the first draw I drank the glucose drink. I was super sweet and I had to drink all of it within 5 minutes. 

Lab #2 - happened one hour later - glucose = 177 needed to be less than 180

Lab #3 - glucose = 151 needed to be less than 155

Lab #4 - I don't know what it was but I passed the test!

I also found out I was anemic, so now I have to start iron supplements. Ugh!

Bumpdate Week 27

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Cauliflower

WEIGHT GAIN:

+0 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I still haven't bought anymore maternity clothes, but I might have to buy a few more as the weather warms up. 

SICKNESS:

Feeling pretty good. I'm still having intense hip and pelvic pain at night while sleeping. I've also been having a burning sensation around my belly button. The doctor said it was related to how baby was sitting and it was likely my skin stretching. 

CRAVINGS:

Ice 

SLEEP:

Still waking up frequently at night to use bathroom and shift positions while sleeping.

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

Tons of movement mostly during the day, but some at night.

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Update: On 4/10/20 I had a prenatal appointment and a one hour glucose test. I did not pass the one hour test by 9 points. My glucose needed to be below 130, but it was 139, so now I have to do a 3 hour glucose test next week. 

Heart rate was good and about 140's. 

Bumpdate Week 26

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Zucchini

WEIGHT GAIN:

+3 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I still haven't bought anymore maternity clothes, but I might have to buy a few more as the weather warms up. 

SICKNESS:

Feeling pretty good. I'm still having intense hip and pelvic pain at night while sleeping. 

CRAVINGS:

Nothing this week. 

SLEEP:

Still waking up frequently at night to use bathroom and shift positions while sleeping.

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Missing cold sandwiches and cobb salads.  

MOVEMENT:

Tons of movement mostly during the day, but some at night.

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

This week has been a little slow paced. We can't do much due to social distancing.

Bumpdate Week 25

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Rutabaga

WEIGHT GAIN:

+2 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I have a few maternity tops, but can still fit into most of my non-maternity tops/sweaters.

SICKNESS:

Feeling well. Hip discomfort is still bad only at night.

CRAVINGS:

Nothing this week. 

SLEEP:

Still waking up frequently at night to use bathroom and shift positions while sleeping.

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Still just missing eating cold sandwiches. 

MOVEMENT:

Tons of movement mostly during the day, but some at night.

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Not a lot happening right now. We have been stuck at home due to social distancing and the coronavirus. 

Bumpdate Week 24

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Ear of Corn

WEIGHT GAIN:

+1 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I have a few maternity tops, but can still fit into most of my non-maternity tops/sweaters.

SICKNESS:

Feeling well. Hip discomfort is still bad only at night.

CRAVINGS:

Nothing this week. 

SLEEP:

Still waking up frequently at night to use bathroom and shift positions while sleeping.

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Still just missing eating cold sandwiches. 

MOVEMENT:

Tons of movement mostly during the day, but some at night.

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

On 3/13/20 I had a prenatal appointment. Heartbeat was strong in 140's. My belly is measuring 2 weeks ahead, but this was of no surprise to me since Mason was the same way. I imagine this boy will be large like Mason, I guess only time will tell. 

Bumpdate Week 23

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Mango

WEIGHT GAIN:

+1 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I have a few maternity tops, but can still fit into all of my non-maternity tops/sweaters.

SICKNESS:

Just dealing with hip and pelvic pain. 

CRAVINGS:

Chicken Taquitos 

SLEEP:

Just dealing with sleep and hip discomfort; otherwise, everything is well.

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Still just missing eating cold sandwiches. 

MOVEMENT:

Lots of movement. This boy is super active. 

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Daddy was finally able to feel the baby move this week. 

Bumpdate Week 22

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Bell Pepper

WEIGHT GAIN:

+2 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I have a few maternity tops, but can still fit into all of my non-maternity tops/sweaters.

SICKNESS:

Feeling much better, but still dealing with hip pain of which I'm sure will last throughout this pregnancy.

CRAVINGS:

Olive Garden's shrimp scampi. 

SLEEP:

Sleeping is sparse. Hip pain makes it difficult to get into a deep sleep and having to shift sides to sleep on causes me to wake up because I also have to move the pillow that is supporting my growing belly.

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Still just missing eating cold sandwiches. 

MOVEMENT:

Feeling more and more movement. 

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Mason finally felt the baby kicking and we're trying to come up with names. Mason is set on one name, but I'm still deciding. 

Bumpdate Week 21

DUE DATE:

July 6, 2020

SIZE OF BABY:

Carrot

WEIGHT GAIN:

0 lb from last week

GENDER:

Boy

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Wearing maternity jeans and non-maternity leggings. I have a few maternity tops, but can still fit into all of my non-maternity tops/sweaters.

SICKNESS:

Recovering from flu this week. I still have cough that is getting better, but the cough attacks are horrible. 

CRAVINGS:

No cravings this week.

SLEEP:

Sleeping better this week than last with the exception of a little congestion and coughing at night.

WHAT I'M MISSING:

Still just missing eating cold sandwiches. 

MOVEMENT:

Kicking/jabs happen mostly at night when I lay down and in the morning when I'm waking up. Sometimes I'll feel some movement during the day. 

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK:

Nothing overly exciting this week.