Ultrasound, sick, and family

Last week we got referred to a specialist (for various reasons) and at our appointment today we had another ultrasound! I would post pictures but they didnt really turn out well because he is positioned weirdly and because they came out dark. They measured him and hes in the 19th percentile for growth, which isnt really great. Not quite concerning yet, but that coupled with some other stuff earned us another perinatal appointment in 4 weeks. Justin says that he saw his face clearly for about a second (I didnt because I was looking at a monitor that was darker than the rest) and he says hes verrry cute. Right now hes breech so lets hope that he decides to flip around here pretty soon.

In other news, I am sick. I am really, really uncomfortable and cant really breathe. It sucks.

In happier news, my mom, Ericka (sister), Jackie (stepmom), and Mitra (baby sister) are all coming in tomorrow for our baby shower. I am hoooping that I feel a lot better by then. I got a Z pack from the doctors yesterday so hopefully today is my last day of feeling like total crap.

31 Weeks Pregnant

Today I am 31 weeks and 3 days pregnant (31+3), which means I am 4 days away from being 8 months pregnant! Wow. Anyway, my mom LOVES my What to Expect app because it compares the baby to a vegetable. I thought other people might like it too so I'm gonna start posting them here. So, here it goes:

Our baby is a squash!

Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.

We have an ultrasound scheduled for Wednesday and are hoping they will be able to give us what his weight is approximately and can get some ok pictures. From what I hear its difficult to get good ones this late in the game because they are so squished. Cross your fingers!

New hat!

I bought this freaking adorable hat from HatsnHodgepodge on Etsy a few days ago. The owner of the shop is pregnant with a little boy and due in April, like me! The poor girl is on hospital bedrest, which clearly sucks, but it means she is SUPER fast at getting the hats made. Ours was a custom color request and we totally love it!

RAWR!!

I can wait

Its starting to hit me. Pretty soon we are going to have an actual baby in the house. One that cries, poops, eats, and doesn't let me sleep at all. Pretty soon we are going to have TWO little ones running around. Avah is six now so shes very easy to take care of on a day to day basis. A newborn...not so much. I have completely forgotten what its like. It has also started to hit me that my time is going to be divided among two kids. Avah will not be my only child any more. I will not get to just hop in the car with her and have Avah and mommy time any time we would like. Many second time moms will tell you that during their pregnancy they worried they would not be able to love a second child as much as they love their first. That is 100% the case for me. I already love my little boy, but its just not the same. I know that it wont be until I meet him and hold him in my arms. And from what I understand, my love will be multiplied, not divided. While that's wonderful, its also very, very scary. I love Avah a scary amount...I worry about her constantly. Theres no doubt that those feelings times two will be very overwhelming. Even so, I am so grateful for my life and my family. I couldn't ask for anything better.

With all of that said, the whole oh-my-God-I can't-wait-a-second-more feeling I had all throughout my pregnancy has sort of dissipated. I still cant wait to meet him and I'm still thrilled about it, but I am going to enjoy watching movies with my husband uninterrupted and being able to sit for a couple of hours and cuddle with my daughter. I am going to enjoy being pregnant with what could be our last baby. I am going to relish his little kicks and punches and the look both Justin and Avah get when they feel him kick. I am going to enjoy all of this and patiently wait to meet our boy. Two months with fly by. I can wait two months.

27 weeks pregnant (2 weeks ago)

Dont mind the weird look on my face, my messy bathroom, or the crappy iPhone quality of the photo!