Hump Day, Bump Day - 32 Weeks!

How far along? 32 weeks, 3 days

Baby's size? BIG - he is measuring 3 weeks head. Somewhere around 5.5 pounds and in the 80th percentile.... OW

Milestone? He's good to go! We are just trying to get him to stay in until 37 weeks for his lung development!

Maternity clothes? I live in maternity shorts and tank tops.. and this one gray dress that I got from Goodwill for $4. I literally wear that bad boy twice a week, ha!

Stretch marks? Teeny tiny ones on my back... whatever

Sleep? It's okay. I always wake up at least once, most nights 2-3 times. Having some sharp pains and of course multiple trips to the bathroom. LOVE when I can fit an afternoon nap in :) 

Symptoms? Oh the Braxton Hicks are BACK! With Maddie Jane I had them like crazy, and now with him too! Trying to start hydrated to keep them at bay. Lots of pressure in my lower back and lady parts. Also insane heart burn and indgestion to the point of throwing up. I've tried every medicine in the world.. it is, what it is.

Best moment this week? Earlier in my pregnancy, he had fluid on his kidneys that we were monitoring. We went back to the specialist last week and it has completely fixed itself! Hallelujah! And always good to see that nugget and hear his strong heart beat.

Miss Anything? Margaritas.. sushi.. ham sandwich. Being able to eat more than three bites and it not sit on my chest.

Movement? Oh yeah! He is running out of room in there (measuring THREE weeks ahead!!) so the kicks and punches feel like they are going to knock me over! 

Food cravings? fruit, ice cream, water, lemonade

Anything making you queasy or sick? Meat.. yuck. Food is hard in general. Just no room for it.

Have you started to show yet? Oh yeah.. and starting to get sympathy looks. Especially when I tell someone I still have 6ish weeks to go! 

Gender? BOY!

Labor Signs? Braxton hicks, he is head down, definitely feel everything moving getting prepared for that day! 

Belly Button in or out? very out! 

Wedding rings on or off? On and loose most of the time.

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy.. but tired. A lot going on outside of this pregnancy that's just hard.. so been emotional. This little guy is coming at great time to bring some light and distraction! 

Looking forward to? His arrival! Not being pregnant anymore! Seeing what he looks like!! With MJ, we got lots of shots of her profile during ultrasounds. He has buried his face making his way down, so we have NO clue what he looks like! So eager to see!!

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Hump Day, Bump Day {20 weeks!}

Ohhhhhh, we're half way there. Ohhhh OH, living on a prayer. And all the fellow Fiji wives, said amen. (This song is played at every single Fiji wedding complete with a dance..And it has been stuck in my head since Saturday!)

Well I said this little guy would be lucky to get 5 Hump Day, Bump Days... but now I'm thinking more like 3!Ooops. Second kid is so different. Everything is a blur. Someone asks you how far along you are and you're like uhhhh. However with the first you were like 13 weeks, 4 days, and 6 hours, haha! With the first you are constantly worrying about every ache, pain and symptom.. and with the second you are either too tired or too busy chasing the first around to even care. But that's not to say we don't love you little one, and think about you every single day! So here is a little bit about how things are lately..

How far along? 20 weeks, 3 days

Baby's size? 6.5 inches, like a big sweet potato!

Milestone? HALF WAY THERE! We had our anatomy scan two weeks ago (pic above), and most everything checked out perfectly! So, so thankful.

Maternity clothes? I live in the same two pair of leggings and three shirts over and over and over. SO ready for warmer weather so I can wear something new! I refuse to buy any more cold weather things..

Stretch marks? Ugh yes.. I don't think they popped out until like 32 weeks last time. Whatever..

Sleep? Some good nights.. some bad. Always wake up at least once or twice. Have to have an extra pillow between my legs or my pregnancy pillow to get comfortable.

Symptoms? For the most part feeling good. Today I feel awful for the first time in forever, because I did SO MUCH yesterday. Whenever I push it too hard, I can always feel it the next day. Insane indigestion that has gotten so much better with a daily prevacid in stead of taking 15+ tums, ha.

Best moment this week? Prob should change the question to best moment this trimester since I'm doing these so infrequently, ha. But seeing our little guy on his anatomy scan, hearing that heart beat, so so in love.

Miss Anything? Fancy cocktails on date night.. sushi.. 

Movement? ALL the time. I felt him around week 13/14. And now AJ can feel him from the outside too. Not a crazy wiggle worm like Maddie Jane, but he does loooove to burrow down into my pelvis, ow.

Food cravings? gummy bears, fruit, and cannot get enough water. SO THIRSTY.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Still team no meat. I will occasionally eat like tacos with meat or a fried chicken sandwich.. but mostly fruit and carbs for me.

Have you started to show yet? Oh yes. Big basketball belly like I had with Maddie Jane. My pictures from MJ and this guy at 20 weeks are almost identical. But with MJ I had gained like 15+ pounds by now, with him only 2.. And started at the same weight. The body is a weird thing.

Gender? BOY!

Labor Signs? heck no

Belly Button in or out? It's getting super flat. Much quicker this time around.

Wedding rings on or off? On. Actually falling off. I still have on my wedding ring, but had to take my Yurman ring, that I wear every day, off for good because I had to many scares with it falling off. 

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy.. but tired. Oh, and cried my eyes out (like snot running down your face crying) watching A Star is Born, ha.

Looking forward to? SUMMER! Our neighborhood pool opening, my baby "sprinkles", getting his nursery complete, and finally getting him in my arms and smelling that sweet baby smell, ahhh

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Baby #2!!

If you don't follow me on social media, we announced last night we are expecting baby #2!! It has been a bumpy road getting to this point, and we are so incredibly thankful to have reached the end of the first trimester with our sweet baby boy. 

I wrote a blog back HERE on my 29th birthday detailing our struggles. On that day I had a D&C and we weren't quite sure what was going to happen next on our road to baby #2. My doctor said no umm.. activity for two weeks, and we wouldn't be doing fertility meds for at least three months. I was pretty upset initially, but AJ and I discussed it and I made peace with it. We had a big trip to Europe planned for December and it was probably best that we hold off on the fertility stuff till we were more settled in our new home. And well if something happened naturally.. awesome! 

So after my two week checkup, I was cleared for activity and we were smack dab in the middle of our move to Charlotte. I had boxes to unpack and a new house to decorate, so I welcomed the distractions. I had a business trip to Atlanta the first week of November and I decided to take a test on a whim before I left. I was staying with Beverly and then Kelley, so I knew lots of wine drinking would happen. And low and behold, 5 weeks after my D&C, I was pregnant again!! AJ and I sat in the bathroom floor and cried and prayed over our little miracle. We were in complete shock that we had been able to get pregnant again so quickly. 

I did another test when I got to Atlanta juuuust to make sure.

I called my doc in Atlanta and did an HCG test to confirm. My numbers were higher than they ever were with my previous pregnancy. And then did another test 48 hours later at an Urgent Care in Charlotte (I couldn't find an obgyn that would see me.. long story for another day..) My HCG numbers more than doubled and we all breathed a sigh of relief. I was able to get in with an obgyn at week 7 and we saw the first glimpse of our tiny little babe. AJ was stuck in a work meeting, but I was able to FaceTime him just for a second. I cried and cried on that exam table.. All our prayers had been answered. 

Our doctor won't do blood test for the sex, so we researched and found an at-home blood test kit that boasts 99.9% accuracy. I did it right before we left for Europe knowing we would get an email a few days later. We were in the middle of dinner in Budapest when the email popped up on my watch. That was theeeee longest dinner of my life, waiting to get back to the room to find out the results. We sat together and clicked on the email, and all my suspicions were confirmed.. it's a BOY! AJ cried, I did a little dance, and we hopped online to order gifts for our moms to tell them at Christmas. 

So.. needless to say, all of this is why I have been so absent from blogging. I have barely been able to work, keep a house clean, run the 5 billion errands this family always seems to have, take care of a three year old and husband and keep myself upright. BUT I think the glorious light of the second trimester is going to shine down on me SOON! I laugh hysterically thinking that I did the little questionnaire weekly with Maddie Jane. I MIGHT do this 5 times through this pregnancy.. but here's to starting off on the right foot! 

How far along? 12 weeks, 4 days

Baby's size? 2.5 inches, a large plum

Milestone? Most of baby's systems are fully formed.. now to grow, grow, grow! 

Maternity clothes? I know some people like to stay in their regular clothes as long as possible.. but no way jose for me. I busted out those maternity jeans at 8 weeks. I'm not going to be uncomfortable.. 

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep? Pretty good. Of course the multiple bathroom trips every night happen. I'm taking B6 and half a unisom at night for my nausea, so I think that helps with the sleep some.. 

Symptoms? So nauseated. With Maddie Jane, I felt roooouuugh in the mornings, but could usually get it under control by 9am. With this little guy, I am nauseated all.day.long. Night time is probably the worst for me. But I'm starting to see an improvement. And hoping magic week 13 next week is going to be glorious. In the beginning I was extremely tired, but I'm starting to get a little more pep in my step.

Best moment this week? Hearing baby boy's heart beat at the doctor yesterday! And then telling the world our little secret! 

Miss Anything? Deli meat.. I crave ham sandwiches daily. Sushi... Missed drinking during the holidays with all the festive drinks.. 

Movement? Nope. I went back and checked and I felt MJ around week 14, so I'm anxiously awaiting that!! 

Food cravings? apple sauce, fruit, chips, french fries

Anything making you queasy or sick? Meat and eggs. I've asked AJ to cook dinner outside on the grill or at least with the door open. It all smells so awful. The only meat I'm really liking these days is chicken nuggets.. 

Have you started to show yet? Yes. I popped out pretty early just like I did with MJ. I think I'm about to the point where people can tell and not just wonder if I'm chunky.. 

Gender? BOY!

Labor Signs? heck no

Belly Button in or out? totally in

Wedding rings on or off? On. Actually falling off. My lack of an appetite has caused me to lose weight

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy.. but tired. 

Looking forward to? Sharing (some of) this journey with you guys. We have been trying to make Baby #2 a reality for over a year now and we are OVER the moon. Understandably, I have been a little anxious to get through this "dangerous" first trimester.  I'm trying not to stress too much and praying for a healthy baby come July! 

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LAST Hump Day, Bump Day - Week 36

How far along? 36 weeks, 3 days

Baby's size? A honeydew.. 6ish pounds and 18ish inches

Milestone? Everything is good to go.. just fattening up!

Maternity clothes? I have on something different than pajamas today to go to my doctor's appointment! Only three more days of maternity clothes... kinda makes me sad! Scratch that I'm not going to miss these maternity clothes AT ALL. Maybe I will miss being pregnant... maybe.

Stretch marks? There are a few.. whatever.

Sleep? Some nights I sleep amazingly well.. other nights I am up no less than 10 times! Going to try to get as much sleep as possible this weekend before Maddie is here!!!

Symptoms? High blood pressure.. contractions.. indigestion.. insane anxiety.. 

Best moment this week? Finding out we meet our little girl on SUNDAY!!! I have been to the hospital three times now for high blood pressure, so my doctor decided today she will be inducing me on Sunday right at 37 weeks!! I am scared to death, but I feel a lot more calm knowing that it is a controlled situation.. I just cannot believe Age and I are THREE DAYS away from being parents.

Miss Anything? Missing all my family and friends SO much knowing they won't be here on Sunday. Would give the world to have everyone meet my girl as soon as she arrives..

Movement? Thank goodness she is still moving like crazy. I am on high alert for in lag in movement with my high blood pressure.

Food cravings? No cravings really, but getting this belly ready for the very first Thanksgiving prepared by AJ and not our family! I have NO doubt it will be amazing!!

Anything making you queasy or sick? My indigestion and my anxiety. I will get SO worked up worrying over everything.. I have been freaking out about the unknown. Not any more!!! AHHH HOLY COW.

Have you started to show yet? I was told today I looked small for 9 months.. THANK YOU! Thank you very much kind lady.

Gender? Sweet baby girl :) 

Labor Signs? Yes.. I have a sign from my doctor that says report to Labor & Delivery Sunday morning at 10am!!!!!!!

Belly Button in or out? VERY out. 

Wedding rings on or off? On. I think I will make it to the end! 

Happy or Moody most of the time? Emotions. Holy wow the emotions I am feeling. I can't believe the end is so close. I can't believe it was just 8 months ago I was running to show AJ a positive pregnancy test.. I can't believe I have grown a healthy little girl in me.. I can't believe I finally get to see her face and find out who she looks like.. Oh the tears of joy. We are SO blessed.

Looking forward to? Meeting my sweet baby girl, Madelyn Jane Pryor! Seeing my husband become a father.. Bringing our girl home to complete our family. Man, oh man. You are so loved Maddie Jane.. So, so loved. 

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Hump Day, Bump Day - Week 35

How far along? 35 weeks, 3 days

Baby's size? 5.5 lbs, 18 inches.. ish?

Milestone? She's pretty much fully developed, just getting stronger day by day.

Maternity clothes? Since I am now on bed rest (more on that later) I take off pajamas and put on leggings, then I take off leggings and put on pajamas.. I actually put on a little mascara today.. woo!

Stretch marks? Still holding onto my one.. 

Sleep? Ehh not so hot. My congestion is awful so I feel like I am back to pre-nose surgery days in the breathing department. And this belly is just sooo heavy, I can't get comfortable even if I could breathe!

Symptoms? Contractions,pain, indigestion, congestion. It sucks, but I can handle it. Whatever this chick needs, Mama will provide. 

Best moment this week? Well this is not a good moment, but a moment of clarity.. We were at the doctor on Friday and they noticed my blood pressure was higher than normal. They checked it again at the end of the appointment and it had gone up even more, so they sent me over to the hospital. After lots of blood work, urine samples, and monitoring of me and MJ we finally got to go home with orders to REST. They are still concerned about the high blood pressure and my contractions, so I am officially on modified bed rest/work from home status. I am already starting to go a little crazy staring at these same four walls, but so happy I am doing what's best for baby girl.. If she will just keep baking for another week and a half, we are in the clear for a full term baby! 

Miss Anything? Crazy as it sounds, I am SO ready to just go on a run. Missing that feeling of endorphins pumping and working my muscles..

Movement? Baby girl feels like she is trying to break out of jail. Arms and legs flailing all the time.

Food cravings? watermelon and anything fruity and chewy.. I have been killing fruit roll ups, fruit by the foot, gushars. YUM

Anything making you queasy or sick? I am nauseated every single day lately... Hormones from my body prepping for labor? Big baby? Sinus drainage? Who knows..

Have you started to show yet? I am to the point where I get sympathy looks from strangers.. I don't think I am THAT big, but I def have the full fledged waddle going on..

Gender? Sweet baby girl :) 

Labor Signs? Contractions, contractions, contractions. But it's really the emotional stuff that gets to me.. My contractions will get really consistent, 15, then 10, then 5 mins apart.. and they will come on strong and I start to think, holy cow.. is this it? Am I about to meet my child? And then they will fizzle out.. That emotional roller coaster can be way more overwhelming or intense than the pain..

Belly Button in or out? VERY out. 

Wedding rings on or off? On. I am starting to notice a little more swelling though.. 

Happy or Moody most of the time? My emotions are all over the place. Tying my best to stay calm and keep my BP down.

Looking forward to? I have a prenatal massage planned for Sunday.. let's see if I make it! 

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Hump Day, Bump Day - Week 34

How far along? 34 weeks, 3 days

Baby's size? 5.5 lbs, 18 inches

Milestone? My app that I look at each week now has an "I've Given Birth" button. Which I think is a pretty cool milestone itself! ha

Maternity clothes? Heyyy non-maternity, big sweaters fit the belly! LOVE this cool weather.

Stretch marks? Okay, soo. I found one. ONE. And I didn't cry. I digress.. 

Sleep? Finding a comfortable position to fall asleep is tough.. and I wake up a bajillion times a night.. but when I am asleep, it's some good sleep!

Symptoms? Sharpppp pains. Like I'm having to get on all fours and breathe through them. They are always late at night after I have inevitably done too much throughout the day. But nothing consistent enough to be concerned. On top of the same ole indigestion and congestion. 

Best moment this week? Hospital tour! Last night we had a hospital tour with around 15 other couples that the hospital does each week. Seeing everything and getting a play by play of what was going to happen was great! (And finally getting the answer to my question "where the heck is the parking desk??" The answer: "It doesn't matter! You valet!".. oh Los Angeles..) And it was nice to have a date night with Age. We went to Starbucks and Target and Chick Fil A.. LOVE that man and our simple times.. just soaking up these last few weeks (ahhh big heart eye emoji..)

Miss Anything? Being able to be productive at night. I feel the urge to nest and clean, clean, clean. But I just can't do it.. and even if I try, AJ yells at me to sit down and put my feet up!

Movement? Little girl is a ninja fighter and everyday she surprises me how LOW those jabs are.. don't fall out little one!!

Food cravings? Ice water and fruit. Oh and someone may have had to go to the grocery store the other night for cheesecake.. oops.

Anything making you queasy or sick? I've actually had some first trimester type nausea this week. I consulted with my cousin- resident doctor-pseudo google, Amanda, and she thinks it's just the baby's size making me queasy.

Have you started to show yet? ha.

Gender? Sweet baby girl :) 

Labor Signs? Braxton Hicks all day, every day. Every morning I wake up and think.. today could be the day.. Last night at the hospital tour, they told us all the things that could be signs that we should go to the hospital. They also gave the warning that we could just be experiencing false labor and would be sent home. I will NOT be that lady - I am NOT going until she is for real on her way out!!

Belly Button in or out? VERY out. 

Wedding rings on or off? On. 

Happy or Moody most of the time? Pretty happy! (and sometimes whiney..)

Looking forward to? Umm.. AJ is shampooing the carpets this weekend. That's pretty exciting right?? Not much to look forward to other than THE BIRTH of our sweet baby girl!! Everything is ready for you MJ! 

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