When we found out we were pregnant I knew weekly pictures were most likely out of the question for the third child. I am now more sympathetic as to why there are fewer pictures of me as a baby/toddler. We were in the process of moving, planning to live with my in-laws, I was experiencing morning sickness and winter was approaching. I basically live in leggings and sweatshirts for 5 months and rarely had the energy or desire to play dress up. I did tell myself that I would want to document this pregnancy so I could look back on it one day and treasure the good times.
As we get closer to the end (38W 3D) and I look forward to holding my little one, I'm also trying to savor these last few days of pregnancy. This is most likely our last one and even though it's been the toughest of the 3 I know that someday I might miss having this little guy all to myself and feeling him move around. The human body is incredible and our God created a vehicle for bringing new life into this world that is comparable to nothing else.
Here are the moments from this pregnancy.
3 Months
Total weight gain: I don't recall. We had my first appointment about a week ago.
Maternity clothes? Not yet. All of my stuff is in storage for the time being.
Stretch marks? None yet.
Sleep: A lot. Naps are my friend
Best moment this Month: Hearing the baby's heartbeat and celebrating E's 1st birthday!
Miss Anything? Feeling normal
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: No
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing specific, but I'm nauseous every day.
Gender: Too soon to tell.
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: nauseous
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but very tired
4 Months
How far along? 17 Weeks
Total weight gain: 4 lbs.
Maternity clothes? The BE band and leggings
Stretch marks? None yet.
Sleep: Sleep at night is hit or miss and I'm still taking lots of naps during the day.
Best moment this Month: Celebrating Christmas with our families. It's been a long time since we've done that.
Miss Anything? Sleeping at night.
Movement: Small flutters
Food cravings: No, but I've been eating a lot of chocolate.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nauseous has mostly subsided.
Gender: Not yet and we are still deciding if we want to find out this time.
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: small aches and pains
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
C and E's comparisons
5 Months
How far along? 22 Weeks
Total weight gain: 11 lbs
Maternity clothes? Some, but I mostly live in pjs, leggings and sweatshirts
Stretch marks? No idea
Sleep: Waking up almost nightly to pee and being woken up by E's sleep regression.
Best moment this Month: Visiting friends in SD and finding out the gender
Miss Anything? Sleeping
Movement: Yes
Food cravings: No
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not right now
Gender: BOY! We waited a week before looking.
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: movements, siactica pain
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
C and E's comparison
6 Months
How far along? 27 Weeks
Total weight gain: 21 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes. Still wearing sweats while at home.
Stretch marks? I can't tell
Sleep: Sleeping at night is hit or miss. I'm uncomfortable and hot.
Best moment this Month: We bought a HOUSE!
Miss Anything? Not feeling winded walking up stairs of carrying my kids.
Movement: Lots
Food cravings: No
Anything making you queasy or sick: I'm having a lot of heartburn. I wonder if this one will have hair??
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: No and hopefully not for awhile.
Symptoms: Heartburn, acid reflux peeing all the time
Belly Button in or out? it's starting to pop out
Wedding rings on or off? on, but tight at times.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm not going to lie, moody and somewhat crabby
C and E's comparison
7 Months
How far along? 30 Weeks
Total weight gain: 25 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes, it's nice to have them back, but they definitely fit differently this time.
Stretch marks? Still can't tell, but hopefully not.
Sleep: I definitely don't sleep much at night
Best moment this Month: Settling into our house and hosting our first guests
Miss Anything? Being able to get around easily, not peeing every 5 minutes
Movement: Yes, mainly at night and on my right side.
Food cravings: No, but that hasn't stopped me from eating. I also had to re-take the GD test, but thankfully I passed.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not this month
Gender: Team Blue
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: Painful siactica pain and congestion
Belly Button in or out? out
Wedding rings on or off? on, but tight
Happy or Moody most of the time: A combination
C and E's comparison
8 Months
How far along? 34 Weeks
Total weight gain: 29 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes and some of them feel tight.
Stretch marks? Hopefully not
Sleep: I still try to sneak a nap in when I can, but sleeping at night has been difficult. I'm constantly hot.
Best moment this Month: Getting things ready for baby and organizing the house. And joining a gym. It feels good to work out again.
Miss Anything? Getting up and down easily, not having to roll out of bed
Movement: Yes, he's very active
Food cravings: Still none.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: Team Blue
Labor Signs: pelvic pain and back pain
Symptoms: BH contractions
Belly Button in or out? definitely out, heartburn, congestion
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've been pretty crabby and short with the kids this month
C and E's comparison
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