Baby Boy @ 36 Weeks

How far along? 36 weeks 

Sleep? It’s been better. The last few days have been terrible thanks to an awful sinus infection.

Best Recent Moment? When Austin actually sat still enough to SEE his brother move.  His first comment – “Wait, wait! Is he like wearing a diaper in there, or what?”

Miss Anything? My breath – I can’t seem to catch it these days.

Movement? It’s slowing down but it’s still pretty powerful…and low.

Size of the Baby? "Your baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. He now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long."

Food Cravings? I just want to be able to taste something at this point.

Labor Signs? Maybe a few Braxton hicks here and there. Lots and lots of tailbone pain.

Weight Gain? Around 40 lbs

Belly Button In or Out? Still in 

Wedding Rings On or Off? Wedding ring is still on. Band I got from Austin has been off or a week or two now.

Mood? Excited!

Looking Forward To? Organizing bedrooms!

36 Week Appointment: BP was a bit high but they think that's from the sinus medicine I took last night. I'm 1 - 2 cm dilated but his head is still "fairly high." (36 weeks with Austin - "almost a fingertip," 36 weeks with Aubrey - "fingertip.") It was just the news I needed to let me know we're headed in the right direction, but more than likely we still have a few weeks to get a few more things accomplished.

Next Appointment: April 8 @ 37 weeks

Name: I think I’ve finally given in to Jay’s favorite. I know he was just waiting for me to cave! 

35 Weeks For The Third Time

I wanted to get this posted before we hit 36 weeks (!!) on Monday... 

I feel like all of my bumps look similar but Lil Bro's just might be the smallest? (Click on the picture to enlarge)

Insta-Update March Part I

 One. The first day of March brought my last day at Sigma-Aldrich. My coworkers knew me well after just nine short months.

Two. I was lucky enough to have a week off between jobs. We enjoyed lots of snuggles and time together. 

Three. We also did a lot of shopping. Dad was working thirds so we tried to get out of the house every morning. On this particular day, Austin and I were shopping for his Easter outfit. He thought this orange monster truck shirt would be perfect.

Four. Remember what I said about her trying anything we put in front of her? Add deer sausage to that list.

Five. Austin decided on "sporty blue" for his new-to-him bedroom!

Six. Baby girl stylin' in her crocs on the way to see Grandpa FerFer at HOME!

Seven. All smiles before her 15 month checkup. She obviously didn't know what was coming.

Eight. It was time to start my new adventure before I knew it. 8a) very excited that I can once again park this close to the front door. 8b) 33 weeks pregnant snacks 8c) making my space feel like home

Nine. I was very excited to see that my cube had a "door!" 

Ten. This little girl can't keep her hands off her brother's stuff. She gets even braver when he's in the shower.

Eleven. My 15 month old daughter under my 33 week belly

Twelve. My first born fast asleep. Forever my baby boy!

The second half of March is a busy one! Spring pictures, school auction, engagement party, a trip to Eckert's, and Easter. It will be April before we know it!

Aubrey @ 15 Months

Our sweet, middle child is now fifteen months old. This sweet girl is so full of life that you can't help but smile when you're around her. She gets what she wants without saying a word. She loves being outside and wearing hats (see exhibits 1-4, 6, 7 & 9). She'll try any food you put in front of her (see exhibits 5, 6 & 11).  Her eating habits have forced us to leave the broom out at all times (see exhibits 1 & 11). She's convinced she owns the pantry and has full rights to whatever she wants inside. She loves splashing in the tub and going to bed each night with her favorite blankie. Her pacie is still one of her best friends, but we're working hard to make sure they are only together at naptime and bedtime. She loves putting on shoes and jewelry. She'll fall asleep on her Daddy's lap...but never mom's (see exhibit 12). She loves her brother - especially sitting on the couch with him (see exhibit 10), chasing him around the house and pushing his buttons (see exhibit 13). She's very stingy with her kisses unless it's her babies or stuffed animals (see exhibit 8 & 9). Her checkup stats were 25 lbs even and 31 3/4 inches long. 

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

Exhibit 6

Exhibit 7

Exhibit 8

Exhibit 9

Exhibit 10

Exhibit 11

Exhibit 12

Exhibit 13

Can't wait to watch our sweet girl grow into the role of Big Sister in the next few weeks! 

33 Weeks with #3

How far along? 33 weeks 

Sleep? Eh. It's okay. Takes me awhile to fall asleep and then I'm usually wide awake (and sweating like a pig) between 1:00 and 2:00 am.

Best Recent Moment? When Austin hit me on the butt with a plastic golf club because he was trying to help his brother find a way out.

Miss Anything? Not really

Movement? Lots of forceful movements in multiple places at once.  

Size of the Baby? "This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, thus making it easier for him to fit through the birth canal. (The pressure on the head during birth is so intense that many babies are born with a conehead-like appearance.) These bones don't entirely fuse until early adulthood, so they can grow as his brain and other tissue expands during infancy and childhood."

Food Cravings? Nothing out of the ordinary these past few weeks

Labor Signs? Nope

Weight Gain? Around 35 lbs

Belly Button In or Out? Still in 

Wedding Rings On or Off? Still on

Mood? Getting a bit nervous/anxious about a name

Looking Forward To? More bedroom/nursery progress
33 Week Appointment: All was well. 
Next Appointment: April 1 @ 36 weeks
Name: Nothing yet. We're behind schedule according to Austin's pregnancy, but still five weeks ahead of Aubrey's.  Starting to wonder if we should go with something else besides an A... 

***Disclaimer*** 
I had a reader write in to tell me that she kind of wants a #3 after reading my blog posts. I just want to throw it out there that I will not be held responsible for any "accidents" that may occur after the newborn sweetness that is about to hit this blog in 48 days or less! 

Insta-Update Feb Part II

One. A much needed yummy breakfast with the BFFs

Two. Saturday night snuggles on the couch with my oldest and youngest sons

Three. A new pickers meant a late bedtime. The kid loves the show and to "pick" any chance he can get. 

Four. When Dad watches the kids.

Five. We all scream for ice cream!

Six. Finding unopened shower/wedding gifts is always fun

Seven. One thing I'm going to miss at Sigma Aldrich - The Cafeteria.

Eight. 31 weeks

 Nine. Trying to make a final decision on A2 and A3's shared bedroom. 

Ten. One last trip to The Cup!

Eleven. Everyone enjoys the end of pregnancy ice cream cravings. 

Twelve. Half days of school knock him out. He'll be in bed by six once kindergarten starts. 

Thirteen. I feel like I never have any instagrams of Aubrey. I realized it's because she NEVER stops moving. Most of the time the picture is blank because she's taken off before my camera can flash. She's a girl on the go!

Hard to believe it's the last day of February. We're looking forward to a very exciting March - new job for mom, Aubrey's 15 mo checkup, 33 week prenatal appointment, St. Patrick's Day, a few birthday parties, Aunt B and Johnny's engagement party, School/Church dinner auction and our last holiday as a family of four - Easter! 

Valentine's Day Treats

Dad surprised us on Valentine's Day with some yummy treats. Everyone enjoyed the goodies, especially pregnant Mama.

Later that night we let the kids open their Valentine's Day Gifts - Valentine's Day books, candy, PJs and cups for everyone. Austin and Baby Boy even got a matching set of PJs! 

Aubrey was disappointed that her cup came empty, but she cheered up when she found the Tootsie Rolls.

Happy Valentine's Day!