32 weeks!

How far along?  Holy Hannah I am already 32 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: +25lbs....

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? I am undecided on if I have a new one or not...praying that it isn't, but I don't think my luck will be lasting much longer :(
Sleep: It has been alright...the last few nights I have woken up with belly pains but nothing unbearable. 

Best moment this week: Watching my stomach actually jump for Eli's kicks!
Movement: Yes he is a mover and he moves more than Noah ever thought about, but it is such a blessing to be able to feel him and know he is growing and healthy!

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN...I told you it was the black hole!

What I miss: My belly not aching but no complaints as long as Eli is healthy!

What I am looking forward to: Getting this long plane ride over with...and the long drive to follow!

Weekly Wisdom: Don't feel guilty about not picking up your toddler all the time. In reality he needs to get used to it for after the baby is born anyways and it isn't good to be aching from carrying all the baby weight and then a toddler on top of it!

Milestones: Another week of baking this baby is complete, can not ask for much more. 

31 weeks...and all the Christmas goodies..

How far along?  31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +25lbs....yup I think the Christmas goodies got to me a little bit :/...but it was par for course...back on track. Please pray for me though as I am moving in a week and living with other people with less control over what and when I eat

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? No difference yet
Sleep: Back to good sleeping...almost to good, my bladder feels like it could burst when I wake up!

Best moment this week: Realizing that Eli is a mover and a shaker! He is on the go go go and he isn't shy about it!
Movement: I have a mover and shaker in my belly!

Gender: Team peen

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN

What I miss: Being able to bend without it hurting....this belly has very little give!

What I am looking forward to: Just enjoying the holidays with my family!

Weekly Wisdom: Don't freak out about the jump in weight...the Doctor actually had me gaining 8lbs since my last visit....but I had just had lunch and it was mid day...I waited a few days and reweighed myself...needless to say +4lbs isn't great....but way better than what I thought was going to be +8lbs!

Milestones: making it through a stressful week with lots of things pulling me and my attention in different directions!

30 weeks

How far along?  30 weeks! Can not believe this pregnancy is definitely on the downward slope. It really is bitter sweet.

Total weight gain/loss: +21lbs!! Still holding out thank the Lord!!

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? No changes from last week!
Sleep: Started to be a little uncomfortable the last few nights :( Hoping it won't stay this way and it is just because I am stressed and the way Eli is laying. 

Best moment this week: Seeing Noah's face as he felt Eli kick and he tried to kick Eli back...we went to high fives instead!
Movement: Becoming more and more and Eli really is a little wiggler!!

Gender: Team peen

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN

What I miss: Not having my lower back/hip ache on and off

What I am looking forward to: Letting my family enjoy the end of this pregnancy with me!

Weekly Wisdom: Don't over do it! After Noah's party I ached for 2 days....but I think it had more to do with getting my flu shot the Friday prior too...I don't remember the last time I ached that bad!

Milestones: maintaining my weight and health...and Eli is growing because I can feel him more and more!

29 weeks

How far along?  29 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: +21lbs!!

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? No changes from last week!
Sleep: Still good!

Best moment this week: Starting to actually feel this little bogger kick and move more and more
Movement: I am actually starting to feel him! H must have had a little growth spurt!

Gender: All boy

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN really don't think it is going to pop out this time either.

What I miss: Diet Coke...my one vice in life and i am going to try and stay off from it, which means never having it again. I really don't know if I can do it, but I haven't had it in 27 weeks so this is probably a good place to continue from...even though I still want it!

What I am looking forward to: Besides the normal feeling Eli move, being healthy....I am really looking forward to seeing family in a few weeks, although it is bitter sweet because I will be leaving Wes for a month or so...but distance makes the heart grow fonder, right?

Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy the little moments to yourself as a special bond between you and your baby. 

Milestones: Just staying healthy and not gaining a ton of weight. 

28 weeks and Welcome to the 3rd trimester!!

How far along?  28 weeks! 1st full week of 3rd Trimester

Total weight gain/loss: +back down to 20lbs!!

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? No changes from last week!
Sleep: Still sleeping on my back. Can not get it to change no matter how many times I flip to my side...I wake up on my back

Best moment this week: Seeing Eli on the ultrasound again!
Movement: I can not feel most of it, but that is because I have an anterior placenta...The Dr. described it as Eli having to punch through a mattress to get me to feel it. Kind of sucks and takes the excitement of feeling the baby move out of it, but so glad to know that he is alright!!

Gender: BOY BOY BOY and definitely saw the "turtle" on the ultrasound again yesterday!

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN

What I miss: My right hip not hurting.

What I am looking forward to: Just staying healthy and enjoying this little boy's movements as much as possible!

Weekly Wisdom: When in doubt ask your doctor! I am so glad to just know why Eli's movements are not as frequent as they should be...or at least I can not feel them as much as normal!

Milestones: Made it to the 3rd trimester!

27 weeks!

How far along?  27 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: +21lbs

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? I have a couple that are popping out...but I think they are still old ones, however it is odd and I have been watching them.
Sleep: I am sleeping really hard right now!

Best moment this week: Finding a great deal on some new cloth diapers! also 2 new pairs of maternity jeans and a little light weight sweater to go over my tops when I head home!
Movement: So sporadic. But I have gotten a couple good jabs this week

Gender: BOY BOY BOY

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN

What I miss: My hips not hurting and my pelvis not feeling like it is bone on bone!

What I am looking forward to: Dr. apt next week!

Weekly Wisdom: Get out and move...even if you feel tired afterwards, take advantage of the time you have

Milestones: Start of my last trimester... definitely bitter sweet. :/

26 weeks

How far along?  24 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: +19 or 20lbs

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? same as last week
Sleep: I am sleeping really hard right now!

Best moment this week: Not baby related, but I finally got all of the painting in the house done!!! So thankful it is over.
Movement: If I hadn't gone through this with Noah I would probably be at L&D every other day since Eli has decided to make any movements he is having to where I can not feel them! Thankfully he gets the hiccups every once in awhile or I might have gone out of my mind by now!

Food cravings: McDonalds French fries. 

Gender: BOY BOY BOY

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN

What I miss: Feeling good movements from Eli!

What I am looking forward to: Feeling Eli more often, and Thanksgiving with my little family.

Weekly Wisdom: Never paint a house you don't own! Especially if you have to paint it back before you move out!

Milestones: Last week of 2nd trimester!

25 weeks

How far along?  25 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: +19lbs

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? I am not going to hold my breath much longer...there is a few marks that I think are old stretch marks, but I don't know what they are doing...they seem to be popping out a little bit while all the rest of them a dented in, so I am just not sure.
Sleep: It is actually not bad for me...although I guess I snore a lot according to my husband, so he is the one having rougher sleep. 

Best moment this week: Just being pregnant in general
Movement: Starting to be less and less, but more hiccups. 

Food cravings: McDonalds French fries. 

Gender: Man team

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN

What I miss: Not having my lower back in so much pain after sweeping and mopping the floors! It was to the point where I couldn't even stand up straight when I was done!

What I am looking forward to: Not really baby related, but just getting things around this house done and in order before the big move. 

Weekly Wisdom: Try not to be pregnant when you have to move...or have great friends and family around to help you!

Milestones: Just another healthy week!

24 weeks! = 6 moths = 4 more to go technically...lol

How far along?  24 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: +18lbs

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? no new ones!
Sleep: Actually getting more of it since my oldest has decided to sleep until 6 most mornings!

Best moment this week: Just feeling Eli move and hiccup, knowing he is still safe!
Movement: Getting to be more and more but he still has long quiet times

Food cravings: McDonalds French fries. 

Gender: Little Johnson here

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN

What I miss: Not having heartburn at all random times!

What I am looking forward to: Noah actually feeling Eli kick, other than while he is sleeping on my stomach!

Weekly Wisdom: GET A PEDICURE!! Make sure your toes are cute while you can still see them!

Milestones: 6 months down...4 to go!

23 weeks!

How far along?  23 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: +17lbs! I am doing it...somehow, you knows but I am not making great big jumps in my weight like last time! only 1 lb this week!

Maternity clothes? Well I didn't find another pair of pants or a cardigan yet for home, but I found a super comfortable pair of light weight sweatpants on the clearance rake! They are soooo comfortable, I only wish they had more!

Stretch marks? I still have the old ones but I swear they are looking better than ever...I might be a BIO- OIL for life gal!
Sleep: It is all good. I of course keep ending up on my back, which is funny because I can not lay on the floor on my back without pain, but sleep that way most of the night and it doesn't bother me. 

Best moment this week: Seeing Eli on the ultrasound again. It wasn't super clear, but she had to check for his heartbeat because the doc couldn't get it with the doppler. He was moving around like crazy...even though I can not feel all of it, and had the hiccups, but no worries he heartbeat was still good in the 140's-150's
Movement: Eli he has had the hiccups a lot lately which is a great sign of his lung development 

Food cravings: McDonalds French fries. 

Gender: team peen

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN

What I miss: Not having the lower back pain and pelvis pain at random times. 

What I am looking forward to: Just enjoying this time that i have being pregnant especially since I don't know if we will be having another baby. It is a remarkable gift that I feel blessed to have. 

Weekly Wisdom: Write out a schedule of chores, fun things to do with your toddler, and things to do for yourself! It has really helped me feel more sain this week and I feel like i accomplished more because I could see things get taken off my list as I did them!

Milestones: We got our orders today. We will be moving to North Carolina after the arrival of this little bambino! So excited for the changes that are coming, and the new opportunities ahead!