Brooklyn's Hospital Bag

Brooklyn's Bag is Packed!

This is the one thing that is done! I've been throwing things in the diaper bag as I get them, so all I had to do was reorganize. This time around I added a few (hopefully) helpful things:

1. Diaper Bag- I got a new one that I can wash!! I love my other one but it is SO dirty and you can't stick it in the washer…not parent friendly. It will retire to a beach bag.

2. Blankets

3. Hospital Hat- a super cute girlie one! I can't wait for her to wear it!

4. Her little sister shirt

5. Her first sticker- I will be taking monthly pictures again. I love looking at Jackson's so I have to do it for Brooklyn!

6. Nursing Book- to write down times/length/side/poo color-gross but these are all things the pediatrician will ask

7. Nipple Cream- this I added from last time. I HATE lanolin. I read and asked a bunch of mommy friends who recommended the two I have, hopefully they work better.

8. Nursing Cover- this is also new. I will feel more comfortable having it since there are a million people in and out of the room.

Brooklyn is ready! Now for the mommy and daddy bags!

33 weeks

Size of a pineapple!

How far along? 33 weeks

Total weight gain:

22+

Maternity clothes? 

Yep

Stretch marks? 

Nope! 

Sleep: 

Pretty good. I now have that one time bathroom break every night.

Best moment this week: 

My surprise baby shower! I had no idea! It was the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me!

Miss Anything? 

Yes. Being comfortable

Movement: 

She was quiet one day but has been really active since! She still has sleep/wake cycles. Her movements are much lower now.

Food cravings: 

The usual. Just starving lately

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Seafood

Gender: 

Princess!

Labor Signs:

More braxton hicks. Some cramping and pressure

Symptoms: 

Days I'm at work- swelling, leg pain, back pain..these days are tough. When I'm hope I feel a lot better! 

Belly Button in or out? 

Out

Wedding rings on or off? 

Off.

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

HAPPY!!

Looking forward to: 

Date night :)

Workout:

I did yoga once.. it's really hot and my legs are bothering me so the thought of walking in this heat does not sound good. Yoga really helped. If Jackson would cooperate and let me do yoga I would do it more often.

To dos:

Done: We hung curtains in our room.. and we have been working on the dust ruffle. I also reorganized part of the garage. We still have a lot to do..

Left: Finish cleaning/organizing the master bath and laundry room, clean all of the baby stuff, get it all out of the garage… but next weekend is Jackson's party so nothing will get done!

Worries:

Getting everything done! Working for 7 more weeks- my legs might be the size of my belly when I'm done.

DR. Appointment:

Baby girl is in the 52% at 4.10 pounds!!!! This is WAY bigger than Jackson. She is head down with her feet up by her head! Literally feet and hands were all together. They said she looks like she has a little bit of hair (possibly bows for the hospital :) ). My fluid levels are good. They are extremely happy with her size/growth and I am FINALLY discharged from the high risk doctor. I am so happy and relieved! So now as long as she stays in the 3-4 more weeks I'll be really happy. 

7 more weeks!!

4 more weeks until she is full term!! (Someone just told me 39 weeks is full term but I'm not changing it)

32 Weeks~8 months

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain:

22 pounds total

Maternity clothes? 

Maternity

Stretch marks? 

Nope!

Sleep: 

We were on vacation so Jackson didn't sleep so neither did I. BUT I'm sleeping great when he does.

Best moment this week: 

Eating a lot of good food :)

Miss Anything? 

Feeling cool (temperature cool) and energetic!

Movement: 

Lots of hiccups after lunch! She is still in my ribs which makes it very hard to breath 

Food cravings: 

Caffeine, sweets, about the same as usual 

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Seafood

Gender: 

GIRL

Labor Signs:

Braxton Hicks

Symptoms: 

This was a bad week. I apparently got super dehydrated during our drive to NC and woke up with the room spinning, couldn't see straight, vomiting any and all liquids that I tried to drink, etc. It was awful. Our doctor sent us to the ER where they put me on Zofran and fluids. 5 hours later they released us with more Zofran and to drink lots of water. I spent the rest of the day trying to keep water down and sleeping. I wasn't really suppose to be on the beach after that.. I felt better the next day and almost completely better two days later. There went our morning walks and hours on the beach! Ugh. And the swelling has began! 

Belly Button in or out? 

Out 

Wedding rings on or off? 

Off

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

After this week not happy! hahha I'm tired, hot, swelling, and didn't sleep well.

Looking forward to: 

Seeing baby girl next FRIDAY 

Workout:

None 

Reading:

Fun books

Checklist: 
Started the dust ruffle, ordered more nursing stuff, worked on Jackson's birthday, did a little cleaning

To do: The same as before…add packing bags, cleaning Jackson's old baby stuff, organizing the garage

Worries:

Surviving 8 more weeks in the heat! I'm demanding a pool noodle tomorrow where I will spend my day.. I wish ;)

8 more weeks!!

5 more weeks until she is full term!!

31 Weeks

We are down to single digits in week count!!! Crazy!

How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain:

19+ pounds total

Maternity clothes? 

Maternity

Stretch marks? 

Nope!

Sleep: 

Great!

Best moment this week: 

Having a nice 4th of July weekend!

Miss Anything? 

Nope!

Movement: 

Lots of kicks (or punches) to the ribs and some stretching down to my bladder (ow). She seems longer to me but maybe she is just stretched out more? I had hiccups pretty high up the other day…she better flip back!! None of the movements are painful yet!

Food cravings: 

Cereal, waffles, water, oreos

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

SEAFOOD. yuck. 

Gender: 

GIRL

Labor Signs:

Lots of Braxton Hicks and some are painful. 

Symptoms: 

Non working days I feel pretty great! Working days my feet, knees, and back hurt really bad. It is really uncomfortable getting on and off the floor 18 million times a day and sitting in tiny chairs… you should hear some of the parents comments hahah 

Belly Button in or out? 

Out 

Wedding rings on or off? 

Off

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

HAPPY!  Stressed! We had to find a nanny for August and figuring out who can watch Jackson for all of these doctor's appointments has been super stressful. Along with planning his birthday and getting ready for Brooklyn. It's a lot!

Looking forward to: 

Vacation (I think?) if Jackson sleeps vacation :)

Workout:

1 day life has just been crazy

Reading:

Gone Girl

Done:

I finished cleaning the kitchen AND painted the front door. WHOO HOO what that really means is the rest of the house is a disaster but my kitchen is organized :)

To dos:

Dust ruffle, curtains, find things for the walls, laundry basket, buy a stroller… it's endless at this point.

9 more weeks!!

6 more weeks until she is full term!!

30 Weeks

Happy 4th of July!!

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain:

19 pounds total

Maternity clothes? 

Maternity

Stretch marks? 

No

Sleep: 

Great 

Best moment this week: 

Hearing Brooklyn's heartbeat even though Jackson was being a holy terror the entire time. I've ban him from future appointments. I'm sure everyone would thank me.  

Miss Anything? 

Not really

Movement: 

Her feet are in my ribs! It's so crazy! I love feeling her move around.

Food cravings: 

Donuts, drum sticks, waffles, coke icy.. they're bad news

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Seafood

Gender: 

GIRL

Labor Signs:

More Braxton hicks possibly a few contractions..I'm not too concerned but the doctor said to start counting them.

Symptoms: 

I've really been feeling great! Work days are tough on my knees and feet…but when I'm not working I'm great!

Belly Button in or out? 

Out

Wedding rings on or off? 

Off/On I wore it in Nashville last weekend and it was tight but this Florida heat is just too much 

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

Happy! 

Looking forward to: 

The next ultrasound! Lets see how big she is! 

Workout:

None ish…I walk a lot at work, traveling, and chasing Jackson.. I think that counts.

Reading:

Gone Girl (totally not pregnancy related)

Furry Babies:

One sleeps on my belly the other at my feet.

To dos:

Whatever my list was last week… I did get her hospital hat and monthly stickers :) 

10 more weeks!!