38 weeks -spaghetti squash

This week's appt I gained 2 lbs from last week! Lol

Still at 3 cm dilated and 60% effaced so no progress really. Which is kinda disappointing but I haven't felt any Braxton hicks all week or pressure si I guess I can't complain. 

Caiden's birthday was on sunday so I think I was holding back. But clearly she is comfy in there.

I have been so hormonal, going from laughing to sobbing in a minute. Which thankfully hasn't been the norm up until recently. I'm not sure the reason.

My next appt is Monday I'm hoping for more progress, but if not I just need to be patient because waiting on a girl apparently starts in the womb! Lol.

36 weeks - cantalope

This week snuck up on me.  I had my 36 week appt today, my Dr said I am 2.5cm and 50 % effaced.  Almost exactly where I was at this stage with connor. It will be interesting to see if she decides to come sooner or later like her big bro.

Everyone is getting more excited to meet this little one. Caiden initially wanted her to come on his birthday as a present. but has since changed his mind and said the 21st would be ok. Connor said he wasn't ready for a sister, but is excited to play with her, and he prays for her almost every night.  Dan can't believe he is going to be a father of 3 kids.

I am so blessed to have made it this far it has been a great pregnancy and I am as anxious as ever to finally meet the little girl I have shared so much with the past 9 months. I am nervous that im due for something to go wrong or need a csection or something but I pray that a it's going to be fine. That's all I can do.

I think total this pregnancy I have gain 28lbs which is good. I really thought I would have continued to workout more with this pregnancy but it was just not in the cards. Taking care of a house and 2 kiddos is more physical work that you expect when you wake up tired and fatigue. Lol So needless to say I am so eager to get back to the gym and go to zumba, piyo and spin again I miss it so much! It had become such a big part of my life in the last year before getting pregnant I found that I am able to reconnect with myself when I am there and get the nessesary "me time" I need to be a better mom. I know it is going to be hard to find the time to work it back into the schedule with 3 kids in tow but I am optimistic because I know I need it.

33 weeks -pineapple

How far along? 33 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +23 lbs
Maternity clothes: yes
Have you told family and friends?yes
Have you started to show yet? Yes
Sleep: pretty good, so thankful for my pillow
Best moment this week: the boys are praying for their baby sister to get big enough so she can play with them.
Miss Anything? Wine sushi, zumba!!
Movement: lots Esp at story time at night.
Food cravings: candy,
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Labor Signs: Braxton hicks here and there
Symptoms: lots of bladder problems, some hip pain at night,
Major purchases this week?  none

This week I am feeling good. I have been getting lots if comments on my size but I have to remember none of my family has seen me go through a pregnancy from start to finish before so they don't know what to expect. I am kinda bummed that my butt is getting so big. But I can't be surprised I haven't exercised in months and I am having a hard time controlling my cravings for sweets. :/ I'm looking forward to getting back to the gym! I miss zumba and piyo and spin so much!! My Me time...
My 30 week appt the baby was measuring 3 weeks ahead. And 32 week appt was 2 weeks ahead. So it will be interesting to see if she is continuing that pattern next week appt, like her brothers. They haven't said if I will have a 3rd trimester u/s yet, I really hope so. My BP has been fantastic and weight is in normal range. All things to be happy about.

23 weeks- mango

How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 9 lbs
Maternity clothes: yes and lots of skirts and yoga pants
Have you started to show yet? Oh yea
Sleep: not great, starting to get uncomfortable
Best moment this week: started unpacking baby girl clothes into nursery closet.
Miss Anything? Wine
Movement: lots lots
Food cravings: sweets anything
Anything making you queasy or sick? Naw
Gender prediction: girl
Labor Signs: some Braxton Hicks
Symptoms: major fatigued by end of the day.
Major purchases this week? Maternity clothes and baby girl clothes!#

It's totally weird to see pink in the closet. So thankful for my neighbor pam who has be sending  over boxes of baby girl clothes for us!#

20 weeks- banana

How far along? 20 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 8 lbs 
Maternity clothes: yes this week I cracked into the bin of old, faded, worn out clothes.
Have you started to show yet? Yes
Sleep: decent
Best moment this week: feeling baby kick during the Jason Aldean & Kenny Chesney concert and our on our trip to boston.
Miss Anything? Wine, sleep on my back
Movement: lots at night in the car and after sweets.
Food cravings: candy and confections
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Gender prediction: we know you are a girl!
Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: ligament pain, and in legs

Between last 2 weeks it was pretty exciting for us!

We had our ultrasound and that went well, it was Dans first appt and the baby was breach so was very easy to see head and watch movements. It was a first for us to be able to see a baby chewing in there, which was pretty funny. We decided not to find out the gender at the us appt and have her put it in an envelope instead. 
That week I prepared everything we needed for out gender reveal party and had a friend fill a baseball pinyata for us with either pink or blue candy and confetti.

That Saturday we headed to the concert with cousin Allison and had a great time. I am super astonished at my energy level that night!

Sunday was the day of the big party. We had tons of help setting up from everyone and I am very greatful for that! Dan enjoyed smoking a couple pork butts all day for the event and our food was amazing complete with pulled pork bar, sliders, nachos and tacos with toppings . Cole slaw, and fresh fruit, potato salad and baked beans. To my surprise mt neighbor made a fantastic cake for the party and blew us away. After we all ate we had the kids take a wacky at the pinyata until Dan finally took over and busted open and surprise it's a girl!! Pink shit all over the floor! We had everyone take a vote when they arrived and the majority of people were right. It was a fun but very exhausting day. So glad we had so many if our friends and family were able to come and celebrate this baby with us!!

18 weeks -bell pepper

How far along? 18 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 184 lbs
Maternity clothes: not yet most clothes pants are getting tight.
Have you told family and friends?yes.
Have you started to show yet? Yes.
Sleep: been good but lots of tossing.
Best moment this week: 8 week appt got to hear baby's heartbeat and it was strong.
Miss Anything? Running oddly enough
Movement: yes!
Food cravings: pickles & bloody marys
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Gender prediction: girl
Labor Signs:none
Symptoms: tired, hip pain, sciatic pain

Took connor to see inside out movie. I cried 2x during the movie. Lol so I'm a little emotional than usual. 

Started feeling baby kick sometime between 16 weeks and now. I feel baby move alot now. 

14 weeks -lemon

How far along? 14 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs, 181 lbs
Maternity clothes: none yet
Have you told family and friends? yes and surprisingly random ppl who haven't heard yet.
Have you started to show yet? Tiny bump more clear at night.
Sleep: crappy
Best moment this week: feeling baby roll.
Miss Anything? Wine & weird cheeses
Movement: felt baby roll
Food cravings: ice cream still and fruit.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Cooked chicken
Gender prediction: boy
Symptoms: crabby!! Short patience.