Takin' on Texas: 3rd baby

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Jan 4, 2018 - Week 26

I did not pass my first glucose testt and so I have to go back in and do the longer test.

The kids like watching the weekly videos from the "what to expect" app and hearing how big the baby is (papaya, ear of corn, eggplant, etc) and learning about the baby. They are both so interested and excited.

Emmalyn wanted to write a note to the baby so she had her dad help her. It was filled with "I love you's" and sweet things like that. Maxwell likes to come up to me and push on my belly to find where the baby is at and then he gets excited when he thinks he's found him.

It's time to get started on things for prepping. I've put everything off until the new year

We still have no name, we are not registered at the hospital, and I haven't thought about things like a car seat or gotten out clothes. I still need to switch kid's rooms, etc. Ugh - there's so much to do!

December 22 - 2017 24 weeks

Last week (23 weeks) saw my belly move when the baby moved for the first time.
I've had more energy - - - many nights I'm up past 10 (and sometimes even make it to 11:30!)
I've only had to do a tums in the middle of the night twice so far this pregnancy.
I'm certainly starting to feel uncomfortable more now. It's been no more sleeping on belly for weeks.
The kids are so excited and focused on the baby...
Emmalyn always asks if he's awake. She's felt him move once and it shocked her :) They both want to feel him move but because his movements are unpredictable, they lose interest in waiting pretty quickly. They both like to hug and kiss the baby.
Emmalyn still says his name is Maxwell Jr but this week she added that he could also be named "Charlie Brown". She's so into being a big sister and taking care of the baby.
Always lots of questions...she was shocked this week when she asked if he was wearing pjs (it was bedtime) and I said he was naked. She thought that was hilarious. She wishes there was a hole in my belly so she could see and poke the baby.
It's nice because I've gotten quite a few compliments from people when they see me and say I look great and am super cute pregnant. I don't remember that happening much before. I still have my maternity clothes from last 2 but they are all XL so while I can wear them, they aren't flattering and just make me look bigger than I am. I get the compliments when I'm wearing the few new clothes I've bought that are smaller sizes. It makes me want to go get more so I look better but I don't want to spend the money.

12/22
Emmalyn Update:
Emmalyn is the absolute best and the absolute worst. She will be so tender and loving - say things like when we are cuddling in the morning "mom, I wish we could cuddle forever" and "I love you so much" but then she's also started throwing big fits. Throwing things like her shoes, stomping her feet, and running way when she's supposed to go on time out (in which she screams and cries for 20 minutes). She's loving soccer. Each day when she wakes up she asks if she has school that day, do I have work that day, and what does she have (meaning other activities) that day. If it's the weekend and neither of us have work or school, she goes "yay! that means we can hang out together". She is singing all the time and has an amazing memory for songs and melodies.

Maxwell Update:
Maxwell is so whiny and resistant especially when it comes to food. Feel like all the kid wants to eat is mac n cheese and pizza. It's so annoying at dinner time. We got him a sonic care toothbrush after his last dentist appt and it's made a huge difference in the cleanliness of his teeth. So great!!!

10-30 pregnancy update

At week 10: I told Brittany that I was pregnant
At week 11: I met with an ultrasound specialist. They did an ultrasound. It's early, but he think it's a boy, no sign of downs. We also did blood test for genetic testing to make sure everything else is okay (and will also tell us the sex of the baby). Since I'm so old (ha!) this testing is recommended due to the higher risks of complications for babies with an old momma.
I felt the baby move! It just feels like something moving in my belly, not distinguishable.
Week 12: On Monday, we got a call with results from the blood test, there are no sign of chromosome issues, and confirmed it's a boy!

With that good news, we went home and we decided to tell the kids.
We took a video and told them they were going to have a little baby brother. Their reactions were so cute. Emmalyn was over the moon!! Max came over and asked if he gave me a hug would it make the baby happy?? He immediately gave suggestions for what we could name the baby. It was super sweet.

The kids both are so excited. They are asking lots of questions. Max wants to give the baby kisses nearly every day. Emmalyn asks questions as we are doing daily things...we are showering so she asks :will the baby use baby conditioner? where will the baby shower?" or "where will the baby sleep?" She did NOT like that I said he would sleep in her bed and she'd get a new bed.

The kids have been very attached lately...lots of cuddling.

Max asked if the baby can hear and I said yes so he got close to my belly and loudly said "I love you baby".

About week 12 really started to notice a lessening of nausea and basically gone by 13 weeks.

I feel like I started looking pregnant about 13 weeks.

At week 15, Peter felt baby move for the first time.

How's my second trimester so far? (I'm just at 17 weeks) I'm just exhausted...always tired. still falling asleep watching tv before 10 pm. I could take a nap at any time... also overwhelmed and negative about everything.
Now I am getting winded when going up stairs.
I have no real aversions anymore but like to eat like a child (mac n cheese, pasta, bread, pizza, etc.) My cravings have been frozen lemonade, pizza rolls, I love pickles (and one day I DID have pickles and also ice cream) it's hard for me to drink enough water. I also want to drink soda so badly! I've been adding a little bit of Simply Lemonade to my water to give it a little flavor. I have no energy - hard to get excited about baby. The thought of what it means and the extra work just overwhelms me. I have had a few minor headaches.
Just this week I am breaking out with zits
My hair is thinner and not stopping falling out - - so much for that pregnancy perk.

KIDS update:
Emmalyn - waking up often in 5 am hour last few weeks and not tired anymore. She likes a light on when she goes to sleep. In the morning she asks 3 questions, "What do I have today?" "Are you going to work today?" "Whose choice is it?" (we go back and forth whether she picks her clothes or I do)
She still is clingy when I drop her off at school (after first week she hasn't been super excited to go but she does like it).
On 10/17 when counting she said "16" she has skipped it FOREVER. like always. BIG DAY
She scored her first goal on Saturday at soccer!
Maxwell had eye dr. appt last week and his doctor said that if things stay like this that next summer, when he has next appt, he can probably stop wearing his glasses. He will still will be minorly blurry in that one eye but it won't affect anything and his vision won't get worse. He can wear his glasses only a few hours a day now but we will still have him do it all day. He likes playing goalie at soccer.

Monday, March 29, 2021

Photo Dump - End of September, Beginning of October 2017

The weather is still nice enough to go next door and swim at the Ray's!

Reading Harry Potter with dad

Maxwell had a field trip to Safety Town but I was on a work trip and had to miss it. One of the mom's took pictures for me. He had to go with another class because he wasn't able to go on the day his class went (I can't remember why...I think he was sick?)

The other teacher

And since I was traveling, Mrs. Cynthia was nice enough to take a pic of Emmalyn at school and send it to me. I sure appreciate all the support out there for our family that helps me it easier for me to be a working mom!

I had a Kraft meeting and then went to the Network of Executive Women's Leadership Summit. Here I am with the other ladies from CROSSMARK.

At the dinner

Feeling good about how I look - rocking that pregnant glow

The Conference was in DC and since this was my first time there, I took some time to go to Arlington National Cemetery with a couple work friends and then explored more the rest of the day on my own. I found it really empowering to just site see by myself and do whatever interested me!

JFK's Burial place

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Washington Monument

The only bad part of traveling alone - lots of selfies

Or you find a "safe" looking stranger and hand them your phone so they can take a picture of you

Lincoln Monument

The White House - I was surprised by how small it was.

Vietnam Memorial

Then I enjoyed a wonderful late lunch by myself!

The fun continued once I was back home.

Snuggles with Mrs Mary Ann, Mr Chris and Ozzi

We took pictures to use for our announcement about the baby

playing together!

a visit to the doctor (not sure why now... maybe flu shot?)

My tomato plants are out of control - but still growing tomatoes!

Another group shot from the conference

Happy 50th birthday Mary Ann!

We got family pictures taken for Christmas cards (it's been a long time since we've done this!). Wanted to document our family of 4.

September 19, 2017

The last four weeks have been fine.

I have nausea all the time but not really throwing up (only when brushing my teeth - - yuck).
I am really tired. I find myself falling asleep while watching tv before 10 pm - - which is not normal for me.
After my blood test as my doctor's visit, she prescribed a progesterone supplement pill for me because I was low, just like I was with Emmalyn.

It seems like the kids are always headbutting my belly or jumping and climbing on me - which I do not like.

I have been able to keep my weight basically where I was when I got pregnant, which I feel good about.

I don't have have any strong aversions or cravings... I wanted popsicles... It's hard to drink water because it just doesn't sound good. I'm not too keen on meats but it's not as bad as last time.

I definitely have a stronger sense of smell.

I've had some a couple zits and a cold sore pop out. Not fun.

I'm definitely dealing with round ligament pains, which is the worst!

I get up in the middle of the night to go potty more than normal.

I need to eat often - but it can be just a little food like crackers sometimes. I feel like eating will help me feel not as sick but it doesn't seem to be working like that.