26 week baby bump

Another week has flown by.  I'm now 26 weeks pregnant.  b1 just finished prek 4 today.  b2 celebrated midsommar with his school.  It's been a great week!

24 week baby bump - I POPPED

Here it is, it got really big really fast!

One big difference in this picture and the 23 week picture is time of day.  When I wake up in the morning, I'm significantly smaller than I am at the end of the day.  This picture is proof of this phenomenon.

Braxton Hicks (baby bump 23 weeks)

Well, I am now 23 weeks pregnant with b3, and it seems that the braxton hicks may have started already.  It is funny how much of pregnancy you just forget.

Some of my favorite things about being pregnant:

• AMAZING feeling/seeing life grow inside of me
• How b1 & b2 react to the idea of their baby brothers impending arrival
• the kicks of the baby
• anticipation of meeting this little guy
• strong healthy hair (it just doesn't fall out!!!)

Some of the things I hate about being pregnant:

• Fear of another c-section
• Heart palpitations making me feel weak
• being uncomfortable
• Insomnia (this just started up again about 2-3 weeks ago)
• Heart burn
• Not being able to play as hard with my kids
• Swollen feet, ankles
• feet growing an ENTIRE SIZE!!!
• side sleeping & the back/neck/shoulder pain that comes iwth it.

So, with this pregnancy, I'm working with a midwife to attempt a VBAC.  I'm actually trying for a VBALM2C (Vaginal Birth after Laproscopic Myomectomy & 2 C-sections).  Luckily, I am working with a fearless pioneer in the midwife industry that has incredible experience.  I'm in the process of trying to hire a doula to help, but I'm having trouble deciding on who to go with.  

Photo taken by b1 - 23 weeks (up 16 pounds)

23 week selfie

Baby Bump - 37 weeks

Just a quick update with a picture of the belly at 37 weeks.  Where has the time gone?

All dressed up!

B and I went to a friends wedding.  We got all dressed up for the occasion.  The wedding was absolutely stunning.  Unfortunately, being 36 weeks pregnant left me a bit tired and I unfortunately had to leave before the night was over (I made it to 10pm!) Here are a few pictures from the day.

Baby Bump - 34 weeks

Oh my goodness!  When did this happen?  It's as if I exploded this week!  Looks like she is gaining weight now! (I am using lots of exclamation points today!!!)

Ignore the hair in the picture above.  It was very windy when I was walking home from work.

Baby Bump - 33 weeks

It's been so long since I've updated that I don't know where to start.  Is this picture enough?  They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

OK, so here is a brief update:  Next Friday is my last day at work before I start my maternity leave.  Assuming Batman cooperates, I'll have 5 weeks off from work before she is due so that I can take care of things like getting a crib, washing her clothes, picking up some diapers ... you know, the basics.  Plus, I'll be spending some of that time taking care of myself.  I have lunch with friends, yoga, acupuncture, a pedicure, and hopefully a massage on my agenda.

How about some stats:


How far along?: 33 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 23 pounds

Stretch marks?: Not yet, but we shall see.  The last week I've felt like my skin is about to pop.

Sleep: Pretty good.  I usually make it until about 5am before nature calls.  Some nights I get up 2 or three times, but that is not the norm.  Also, her movement doesn't wake me up in the night.

Best moment this week: After napping all day on Saturday Batman started to get wiggle crazy!  I love feeling her squirming around in there and watching my belly wiggle.  She is active enough these days that if a friend puts their hand on my belly they will get to feel her before too long.


Worst moment this week:  The back pain!  It was so bad yesterday I thought I was going to cry.  Luckily, I found a way to lie so that B could rub my back to make it feel better.

Movement: All the time.  So much more this week!

Belly button in or out?: Still in.  B thinks it will pop, but I think it's too deep for that to happen.  We will see.

What I miss: Sushi, Deli sandwiches, Beer, cold white wine when we are BBQing, being able to go up stairs/walk fast without being out of breath.


What I am looking forward to: Meeting our little Persson, my mom coming to town next weekend, the wonderful party my family and friends are planning to celebrate the arrival of our little Persson, starting maternity leave!

Baby Bump - 29 weeks

I'm 29 weeks pregnant and I think I definitely look pregnant now.  But don't take my word for it.  Here is a picture of me at 29 weeks.

Baby Bump - 27 weeks

I'm feeling pretty proud of myself right now!  B took this picture of me this morning and it's already up!  No two week delay for a change.

Now to compare.  Below is my belly at 19 weeks.

And my belly below is at 27 weeks.

Baby Bump - 25 weeks

OK, so I am 2 weeks behind again in posting pictures of my belly.  Here are two from week 25 (I am now week 27).

This is what I see when I look down at my tummy.  I feel like I'm huge, but I guess other people think I look like a normal 25 week pregnant woman.

Here I am how everyone else sees me.  Ignore the poor lighting.  B and I were in Jamaica and getting ready to go out for dinner.

And here is B.  He wants to show off his Belly too!

Baby Bump - 21 weeks

Since my last picture was so out of date I promised a picture update and here it is!  This is a picture from week 21.  I am officially past the half way point.  So excited!!  In other news, I can sometimes actually see the baby kick.  Prety cool!

Wow, my belly has grown quite a bit in the last two weeks!

Baby Bump at 19 weeks

I've gotten a lot of requests to post a picture of my belly so here I am at 19 weeks. 

This picture was taken two weeks ago (camera difficulties kept me from posting until now).  I'll update with a more recent picture soon.