36 weeks

Here are a few pictures of Luke and the 36 week update!

Crazy hair day at school....this was about the best we could do...he wasn't into it at all :).

Kid is all BOY!!

 

Loves trucks now!!  One of his new obsessions.  He prefers mom to play these with him....I think I make better truck sounds....

We went to a birthday party at Little Gym and he of course found the basketball goals and balls.....he had no interest in participating in the other events with the kids :).

 

Video of him shooting hoops....he gets soooo excited when he makes a basket and will clap for himself.  So funny. 

 

He is also really into saying "bye-bye" to everyone and blowing kisses.  So very sweet :)

 

Here is the 36 week update:

How far along? 36 Weeks...4 weeks (at most) to go!! It is really crazy to think that I had Luke at 38 1/2 weeks...that is only 2 and 1/2 weeks away!! I do not feel ready for the new baby to be here that soon!

How big is he his week? Head of romaine lettuce

Best Moment of the Week? Just enjoying the weekend with family. It was pretty busy but great! I got to celebrate Cynthia's (my sister-in-law's sister) sweet baby boy at her baby shower. It was great to catch up with everyone!

Trouble Sleeping? So much better. I still tend to wake up a few times but I feel so much more rested these days!

Miss Anything? Having energy and feeling normal. I have really had such an easy pregnancy but everything is starting to hurt a little more and I am definitely more uncomfortable.

Movement? All the time!

Food Cravings? Sonic drinks.

Belly Button - In or Out? In, but very stretched out, and little parts of it will pop out after a big meal.

Symptoms? Fatigue and feel exhausted about 95% of the time!

 

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On

Happy or Moody? A little irritable and anxious these days.  I feel like I have a lot left do you and we are running out of time to do it all.  I feel like I'm finally making progress in the nursery though 

Looking Forward to? Sono Friday and meeting our sweet baby boy in a few short weeks!!!!!

35 weeks

It's been a fun, crazy, productive week!  We were able to celebrate Natty's engagement to Dennis with a little girls dinner!! We just couldn't be more excited for them!!  Natty has been one of my best friends since college and Dennis just fits right in!!  He is a wonderful guy and someone we definitely approve of to marry our friend :).  I can't wait for all the wedding festivities....especially since I won't be prego for any of them!! YAY!! It's always fun to get everyone together again!!  CONGRATS AGAIN Natty and Dennis!!

The Bullard's came in town on Friday and the girls were able to go to the sono with us.  It was such a fun weekend with everyone!  Luke had such a fun time with his Grandad, Mo, Aunt B, Uncle E, and cousin Kenli!  Of course, I didn't get as many pictures as I wanted but here are a few.

 

 

We were able to sneak out and enjoy a little date night at Eddie V's for an early anniversary celebration. Thanks for 3 wonderful years B! Can't wait for many more :).

 

How far along? 35 Weeks...5 weeks (at most) to go!!

How big is he his week? Honeydew melon

Best Moment of the Week?  The Bullard's spending the weekend with us!  Also, baby #2 had a growth spurt, and Brent and I enjoyed a nice date night :).

Trouble Sleeping? SO much better now that my doctor got me a little help.  I have always been really against sleeping meds but desperate times called for desperate measures and I feel like a whole new person!!!  Brent says I have been out cold in the best deep sleep :).

Miss Anything? Having energy!!  Sunday was a ROUGH day!  Brent and I both were extremely exhausted from the weekend and Luke was teething pretty bad...so not his normal happy self.  We all were in bed by 7pm and asleep by 8.  I really don't think I have ever felt that worn out.  I think my body was telling me I overdid it!    

Movement? Yes....he is active!

Food Cravings? Back to Sonic drinks.  My friend Erika craved these during her pregnancy and unfortunately passed these on to me.  Plus it tastes pretty good now that we are consistently over 100 degrees.  My drink of choice right now is diet cherry limeade.

Belly Button - In or Out? In, but very stretched out, and little parts of it will pop out after a big meal.

Symptoms?   Fatigue and what feels like extreme exhaustion.  I still have Sciatic pain off and on but this is either getting better or I am just finally used to it.  I have had this since about week 10.
 

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On

Happy or Moody? Happy  

Looking Forward to?  Sleeping some more :).

 

34 weeks

I told Brent the other day that I really think I love this kid more every second of every day!  It is absolutely amazing to me the love you feel for your child.  It makes me so excited to know I will have double that soon by adding another sweet boy to our family.  It also means I will worry even more than I already do...but totally worth it!  We literally can't wait to meet him!  There is, of course, a ton of anxiety that comes along with it but way more excitement :). We are definitely not ready for the major lack of sleep and everything else that comes a new baby.  I know it is going to be a big transition for us but we can't wait!  I still feel like we have so much left to do but at least he has the essentials!  Here are a few pictures of Luke and our 34 week update!

 

Just doing what he does best....so happy when he eats :)

 

 

Luke is OBSESSED with golf!  He has been pretty obsessed for as long as I can remember but the obsession is definitely growing!  Brent will take him to the golf store and he tends to have a total meltdown when he has to leave.  I think we may have a theme for his 2nd birthday...and we may have to get him his own set of mini clubs.  He's not too shabby for a 14 month old.   

 

Here is a picture of me at 34 weeks with Luke (pink) and #2 (blue)

 

How far along? 34 Weeks

How big is he his week? Cantaloupe

Best Moment of the Week?  Fun weekend at home with Luke.  Brent played in a golf tournament on Saturday and I had the majority of the day with Luke.  We had a blast!  He is at such a fun age....although, I was definitely worn out by the end of the day!

Trouble Sleeping? Yes!  I finally got the doctor to call something in for me to try.  It's getting pretty bad and I need to get sleep when I can now! 

Miss Anything? Sleep, sleep, sleep!!  I also miss feeling "normal" each day.  I am to that phase where I have NO energy!  Working and tending to 14 month old with no energy can be tough.  I also miss wearing normal clothes :).

 

Movement? Yes....all the time!  He is most active at night when I am in bed.  I hope this isn't a sign that he is a night owl :).
 

Food Cravings? Still candy and spicy Chinese/Thai food!  I may have to cut down on the spicy food because it is now followed by heartburn!
 

Belly Button - In or Out? In, but the top part pops out.

 

Symptoms? Sciatic pain and insomnia.
 

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On
 

Happy or Moody? Happy...I am really amazed with how my emotions have seemed very normal this pregnancy!  I get a little grumpy after a few days in a row of no sleep but overall it's been good.  I hope Brent agrees :). 
 

Looking Forward to? The Bullard's coming to visit and we have our sono on Friday!  Hopefully he has plumped up some more!!

33 weeks

Luke is having so much fun this summer!! He is semi obsessed with water...the pool, the sprinkler, the water table, the shower...really anything water related!  When he wakes up the first thing he wants to do is play in the sprinkler....after eating of course!

He LOVES being outside and this kid is all boy!!  He is so much fun but he definitely wears us out by the end of the day.  From the moment he wakes up (at 5am!!) until he goes down, it's "go" mode!  I love that he is active and loves exploring but at 33 weeks prego and 100 degrees I am pooped by the time he goes to bed!  I have taken it upon myself to also have a 730-8 bedtime.  It is really about the only way I can make it :).  

Here are some pics and our 33 week update!  I'm still feeling great and super excited to meet our sweet boy :).  

He may kill us one day for the semi-naked pic but it is just too cute not to share :)....plus you can't see anything.

 

Fun swimming with his cousins

He would spend all day outside in the pool and sprinkler if we would let him.  His belly looks just as pregnant as mine these days.  The other day his little belly button even popped out like mine after he ate! 

 

How far along? 33 Weeks

How big is he his week? Pineapple

 

Best Moment of the Week?  Early date night with Brent at Houston's.  Luke's school doesn't close until 630 so we went to an early dinner at Houston's.  I sometimes forget how nice it is to have a nice, quiet dinner just the two of us.  We need to be better about doing this more often and taking advantage of the free child care.

Trouble Sleeping? Yes!  

Miss Anything? Sleep and wine

Movement? Yes....the other night Brent and I sat there for 20 minutes just feeling the little guy!  He was having a party in there.  I'm to the point now where you can almost tell if it is his hand, foot or little butt.

Food Cravings? Still candy and now spicy Chinese/Thai food!  This is very random because I literally didn't eat that at all with Luke.  Amazing how each pregnancy is so different!

Belly Button - In or Out? In, but little parts of it will pop out after a big meal.

Symptoms?  Sciatic pain and insomnia.

 

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On

Happy or Moody? Happy  

Looking Forward to?  The Bullard's coming to visit next week.  They are possibly getting here in time for the sonogram which would be so fun for them to see the little guy.  We are so exicted for them to come visit and I know Luke will be SO pumped to see them!! 

 

They did another 3D sono at our last appointment.  I LOVE that they have been doing these everytime :).  It is so crazy how much you can see.  I know the pics always turn out a little weird/creepy looking but still so amazing to see.  Everyone has said he looks a lot like Luke.

 

32 Weeks

I had to post this picture.  Luke still HATES getting his haircut.  This picture was taken before they even started.  I asked her if most kids his age get this upset and she said "nope...not at all." Poor guy!! We went a little shorter this time so hopefully we won't have to go back anytime soon :).  His hair grows so fast and he has so much of it!  Sweet boy!!

They do splash day at his little "school" every Friday and one of his teachers sent this picture :).  It just makes you feel so good to see him happy and having fun!  It definitely makes having to drop him off everyday so much better!!  We just love his little school!  

 

Here is our 32 week update :)

 

How far along? 32 Weeks

How big is he his week?  Large Jicama

Best Moment of the Week?  We had our family over for dinner on Sunday.  We were supposed to swim and cook out but it was raining.  We had such a great time watching all the kids play together and with the grandparents!!  It makes me realize how fortunate we are to have at least some of our family in town.  We really wish we were closer to the my brother and his family and the Bullard's but we are going to try to visit as much as possible.  We didn't get to see either as much as we would have liked but this summer so far has been absolutely crazy with work and Luke was sick a lot!!

 

Trouble Sleeping? Yes and sweet Luke is back to his days of waking up at 5am.  We are going on over a week now and it is killing us!!  I guess he is trying to prepare us for when #2 comes. 

Miss Anything? Sleep and wine...I have a feeling this will be what I miss until the baby is born.   After he comes I will miss sleep even more.

Movement? Yes!  I don't feel like he moves as much a Luke did but he is definitely active in there.

Food Cravings? I went to this salad place called Salata with a friend from High School and I have been craving it ever since.  I've been three times in a week :).

 

Belly Button - In or Out? In, but the top part pops out a lot.

Symptoms? Still pretty exhausted.  I think Luke's early rising and the heat is making this worse.  We had a little cold front this week which was nice!

 

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On

Happy or Moody? Happy but starting to get a little nervous/anxious about having two little ones.  We still have quite a bit left to do and this little man could be here sooner rather than later. 

Looking Forward to?  Our sonogram Friday. I think I will continue to look forward to these until this little one gets here. We will now go weekly and they will do more monitoring so it will be great to get that reassurance every week!!

31 weeks

We are just having so much fun with Luke.  We feel like we say this all the time but everyday just gets better and better!  He has such a fun little personality!!  We just love this kid more everyday!  He can still eat more than what seems normal for a kid his age.  I swear we ask the doctor every time we go if he can over eat.  She always reassures us that they can regulate it.....I think she needs to spend a day with him to see how this kid mows through some grub!

We did find out he is allergic to eggs which is a huge bummer.  We eat eggs over here like it's going out of style!!  He has to avoid EVERYTHING that has eggs in it.....I swear eggs are in so many things!!! They say kids can outgrow this allergy so we are keeping our fingers crossed that he does!! They are also testing him to see if he is allergic to tree nuts....I really hope this comes back negative or else he will have to carry around an epipen.

Here is the 31 week pregnancy update :)

How far along? 31 Weeks

How big is he his week?  Coconut 

 

Best Moment of the Week?  Getting back in town from New Mexico.  This was just added to my territory so I had to get out there before I am not allowed to travel.  It was a good/productive trip but I was ready to get home!!

 

Trouble Sleeping? Yes, but i feel like it is getting a little better....

 

Miss Anything? Sleep and wine

Movement? Constantly....he is an active little one! 

Food Cravings? Candy!  Like random candy I ate when I was a kid :)...Laffy taffy, Starburst....random stuff like that.

Belly Button - In or Out? In, but little 

parts of it will pop out after a big meal.

Symptoms? Still just sciatic pain and feeling more worn out these days.  Work has been a little crazy lately too so that doesn't help.  Brent had the flu all this week....which is so random in July!!  So it has also been a lot of mom and Luke one on one time :).  That kid can wear me out in no time!  He has sooooo much energy!!  We are ready for Brent to be better! 

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On

Happy or Moody? Happy but still anxious. 

Looking Forward to? Our sonogram next week.  I think I will continue to look forward to these until this little one gets here.  We will now go weekly and they will do more monitoring so it will be great to get that reassurance every week!!

For our last sono she did a 3D one and got some great pics of his face.  Such a handsome little dude!!!  It is so crazy what all they can see on these things!!  So amazing to be able to see the tiny little human growing inside you.  Such a surreal feeling.  I just can't wait to meet this sweet boy :).
 

30 weeks

I feel bad that I haven't really documented this pregnancy at all!  We kind of delayed posting anything in the beginning just to make sure all was okay and this 30 weeks has literally flown by!!  Also, it's amazing how much time a little 13 month old will take out of your day :). I don't think we have even taken one belly picture or anything. We got the crib set up and most of the nursery essentials complete.  We still need to decorate and do little stuff like that but at least we are ready for him when he gets here.

I love how my friend Erika documented the pregnancy week by week.  I am a little late to the game but better late than never right??

How far along? 30 Weeks

How big is he his week? Head of Cabbage

 

Best Moment of the Week?  Trip to Amarillo.  Brent and I both cover Amarillo for work and it is always fun to see the family!  We try to take Luke whenever possible so he can get some quality time with the family.  This could be one of our last trips there before #2 arrives so I am so glad we got a chance to go.

 

Trouble Sleeping? YES!  My anxitety really kicks in at night so it has been tough lately!

 

 

Miss Anything? Sleep and wine

 

Movement? Constantly! This is always the best part of pregnancy!!  I just love being able to feel our sweet boy move :). 

 

Food Cravings? Nothing at the moment.  I really haven't had any this pregnancy.  I literally kept Fruit by the Foot in business with my last pregnancy.  I had the Costco size box in my car at all times.  Such a random craving!  I still can't eat fish at all.  The thought of it makes me sick to my stomach.

 

 

Belly Button - In or Out? In, but little parts of it will pop out after a big meal.

 

Symptoms? I couldn't have asked for a better pregnancy as far as this goes.  I have felt pretty great since day one.  The only thing I have struggled with is sciatic pain.  This has been off and on the entire pregnancy but when it hits it is some of the worst pain ever! 

 

 

Wedding Ring - Off or on? On

 

Happy or Moody? Happy but anxious.  I have been so much less emotional this pregnancy...which I am sure Brent appreciates :).  Maybe because I know more of what to expect this time around.

 

Looking Forward to?  Our sonogram on Friday.  It literally can't come quick enough!!!!  I have been counting down the days!  I hope he has really plumped up since our last one.  This would greatly help with my anxiety!

Here are a few random pictures!! 

 

Here is Luke helping us open the envelope to reveal the gender :). So fun to look back on this! He is going to be so excited when his little brother arrives!!

I feel like every kid needs a piggy bank. Never too early to start saving and how fun one day to be able to break it open and have a pile of cash. Hopefully he will break it open buy something fun for himself and put the rest in a savings account...but that may be wishful thinking on my part :). I found these super cute banks on ETSY. They customize it with the name and any colors you want. We are going to get one for number 2 as well once we can pick out a name. 

 

Summer fun!

Here are a few pictures from Amarillo!  Luke had such a great time with everyone!