It's hard to believe that the holidays are over! After all the planning and prep we had a wonderful week long visit with family that gave us some much needed down time. Now work picks back up in full swing and the only thing I have left to get ready for is Warren's arrival! Hopefully it goes by quickly and I don't get too antsy or anxious while I wait.
Total weight gain/loss: my official post holiday weight is 134.8 so I've gained 14.8lbs this pregnancy. I think I need to try and step up my eating so my little guy has all the nutrients he needs to beef up!
Maternity clothes? My wardrobe is about 50/50 these days.
Stretch marks? No signs yet, but Warren will be doing a lot of growing in the next few weeks!
Sleep: Warren has been so kind to me so far. He's even more active when I lay down, but it still doesn't wake me up and he's even eased off my bladder during the night!
Best moment this week: Between Christmas, Wyatt's birthday, maternity photos and being with family it's impossible to pick one thing. The entire week was wonderful!
Miss Anything? I don't miss anything as much as I enjoy preparing for this little guy.
Movement: As always, our baby is moving like crazy and the poor thing gets hiccups so often.
Food cravings? The day after Christmas I realized that I forgot chocolate oranges for our stockings and of course they're no where to be found now and it's all I seem to want! Matt has really gone above and beyond by checking every local store for them and he even offered to order some off amazon, but I just can't justify ordering junk food off the internet!
Anything making you queasy or sick? I have felt great lately!
Have you started to show yet: This far along, I'm pretty sure it's impossible to NOT show.
Labor Signs: I get Braxton Hicks contractions throughout the day, but I don't even notice them unless I happen to touch my stomach or try to bend over while they're happening!
Belly Button in or out? It's even with my skin, still hasn't started to pop out though.
Wedding rings on or off? Still on, comfortably.
Looking forward to: getting back our Maternity photos!
Mood: Great. The holidays were a great time to unwind with family and now that they (and the kids birthdays) are over the only thing on my to-do list is get everything finalized for the baby!
Milestones: Warren is about 4 pounds and 19 inches long! All of his major organs are functioning and if he's going to come out with hair, it's already there! Now he just gets to plump up and keep developing his brain.
Upcoming Appointments/Events: I've got a whole list of mandatory child birth, breastfeeding and other classes coming up in the next two weeks. Hopefully keeping busy will help the time pass.
Weekly Wisdom: Everyone talks about how special a first pregnancy and first baby are but no one tells you how magical it is to go through a pregnancy when you have kids that are old enough to understand, and excited for a baby brother. Every pregnancy and birth is special, but no one is more excited or makes it more heartwarming than Wyatt and Alexis. To see their eyes light up when they feel their baby brother kick and to have them constantly come over to give him kisses is the best feeling and the only thing I ever need to get through a rough day.
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