Baby 3.0: Week 40

How far along? 39 weeks

Weight gain/loss: 32 lbs

Maternity clothes? I officially have four shirts that fit. That's it.   

Stretch marks? One single new one on my belly button. 

Sleep? So sleepy all the time.      

Best moment this week? Only 7 days until my due date!  

Movement: This little guy is nearly out of room, so even when he does move it's not very comfortable. 

Food cravings: Nothing really. I'm not really hungry anymore.   

Gender: Boy :-) 

Labor signs? Contractions every day and a some minor dilation. Fingers crossed he makes his debut soon!

Belly button in or out? Outie!What I miss? Sleeping on my belly.

What I am looking forward to? Seeing this guy's little face!

Weekly wisdom: As much as you try you can't make baby come any sooner than they want to. 

Milestones: Only a week left!

Baby 3.0 - week 36

How far along? 35 weeks 5 days

Weight gain/loss: 25lbs :-/

Maternity clothes? Even those are starting to get snug as you can see in this picture.  

Stretch marks? Surprisingly no new ones yet.

Sleep? It's hit or miss. I wish I could get comfortable. And unfortunately for Justin I've recently started snoring so he's not sleeping much better.      

Best moment this week? 35 weeks means only 35 days left until my due date. If this baby follows in his sisters' footsteps he'll be here even sooner than that!  

Movement: He's quite the mover and now that he's running out of space it's getting a little uncomfortable actually.     

Food cravings: Still sour cream.   

Gender: Boy :-) 

Labor signs? Contractions every day now. Nothing regular or overly painful, but daily nonetheless. 

Belly button in or out? For the first time in any pregnancy it's actually an outie! What I miss? Sleeping comfortably in any position and being able to move without waddling.

What I am looking forward to? Meeting this little guy!

Weekly wisdom: Relax and go with the flow. Or at least try. 

Milestones: We're in the home stretch. Less than a month left!

Baby 3.0 - Week 31

How far along? 30 weeks

Weight gain/loss: +17

Maternity clothes? Yes please.  

Stretch marks? No new stretch marks, just varicose veins.

Sleep? I want more than I get.      

Best moment this week? We hit 30 weeks which means 3/4 of the way there. Most likely a little closer since the girls were both born before their due dates.  

Movement: The bigger he gets the stronger the movement gets. He also seems to like vogue-ing because he will move and then hold the pose for a second while making everything stretched out and lopsided.    

Food cravings: Still sour cream. And chocolate.   

Gender: Boy :-) 

Labor signs? A few contractions here and there when I've slacked on drinking my water.  

Belly button in or out? Depends on the day.  

What I miss? Sleeping on my belly, rolling over and getting out of bed easily and being able to take something stronger than Tylenol for a headache. 

What I am looking forward to? Organizing his things and packing a hospital bag. 

Weekly wisdom: A wise man once said, "I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is I that I know nothing." Plato, The Republic 

Milestones: 3/4 of the way there! 

Baby 3.0 - week 28

How far along? 28 weeks

Weight gain/loss: +12

Maternity clothes? Oh yes.  

Stretch marks? No new ones so far.

Sleep? The kids have been sleeping great.      

Best moment this week? I happened to come across a great deal on an infant seat on clearance at Target so that is awesome.  

Movement: He seems to sleep during the day and is awake at night. He's really strong.   

Food cravings: Anything with sour cream. Especially Taco Bell.  

Gender: Boy :-) 

Labor signs? Just some periodic Braxton Hicks contractions, but nothing major.  

Belly button in or out? It's about flush right now.  

What I miss? Sleeping on my belly.

What I am looking forward to? Getting the diapers prepped and a place for his clothes and things ready. 

Weekly wisdom: Even if the kids refuse to nap, make them watch a movie and rest. 

Milestones: Almost in the 3rd trimester. 

Baby 3.0 - week 25

How far along? 24 weeks

Weight gain/loss: +12

Maternity clothes? Yes please. All day every day.  

Stretch marks? No new ones, but I have a ton of new varicose veins that are super awesome.

Sleep? Since we've all been sick it's been hit or miss.     

Best moment this week? We ran into Santa at the Y and the girls were ecstatic.  

Movement: Baby is more active every day and more-so at night.  

Food cravings: Grammy's frosted sugar cookies. 

Gender: It's a boy! 

Labor signs? None. 

Belly button in or out? Innie so far... likely not for long. 

What I miss? Sleeping on my belly. 

What I am looking forward to? Christmas!

Weekly wisdom: Sleep when you can. 

Milestones: 24 weeks marks the gestational age in which a baby can survive outside the womb. This is always a big milestone knowing if something were to happen he would have a good chance! 

Baby 3.0 - 22 weeks

How far along? 22 weeks

Weight gain/loss: +8

Maternity clothes? Loving these comfy leggings and maternity tops. 

Stretch marks? No new ones. 

Sleep? Recently we've started working with Avery about sleeping in her own bed. Amazingly it has really paid off. She sleeps in her own bed 6 out of 7 nights a week. That really helps everyone get more sleep.     

Best moment this week? My first order of boy clothes finally arrived from Gymboree. All the boy clothes are so cute. 

Movement: I can feel him moving a lot more. I can't wait for the girls to be able to feel him from the outside. 

Food cravings: Sandwiches. Mmm!

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor signs? A few Braxton Hicks contractions here and there, but mostly just a reminder that I need drink more water. 

Belly button in or out? Innie.

What I miss? Energy. And stronger headache medicine.   

What I am looking forward to? Buying all the boy clothes and cloth diapers.

Weekly wisdom: Take a nap even if your husband pokes fun at you about it. 

Milestones: More than halfway now! 

Baby 3.0 -- 17 weeks

How far along? 17 weeks

Weight gain/loss: +5

Maternity clothes? I even bought myself some new pajama pants this week.  

Stretch marks? No new ones.

Sleep? Avery is getting better about staying in her bed now. Yay us!    

Best moment this week? Avery and Olivia came with me to my check up on Monday. They both got to hear the baby's heartbeat and ask the doctor all kinds of questions. It was very cute. 

Movement: Getting more noticeable.  

Food cravings: Broccoli and ranch this week. 

Gender: Scheduled the anatomy scan and gender ultrasound for November 19th! 

Labor signs? None. 

Belly button in or out? Innie.

What I miss? My old clothes. 

What I am looking forward to? Finding out the gender of this baby!

Weekly wisdom: It's okay to nap. 

Milestones: I can hear the heartbeat on my home doppler any time I want!

3.0 - Week 16

How far along? 16 weeks
Weight gain/loss: +5
Maternity clothes? Who is fighting it this time? I got a pile of maternity leggings, long sweaters and tunics and I am good to go. Although, it's not much different from my usual mom-wardrobe. 
Stretch marks? Not any new ones... yet.
Sleep? As good as ever was with two kids who still get up at night. Lots of pit-stops to pee between the kids' bed and mine though.    
Best moment this week? Avery and Olivia have had a blast talking to the baby. Olivia even tried to crawl under my sweater at Target today to talk to the baby. I had to tell her to wait until we get home. 
Movement: Definitely there. Baby is more active at night. Poor kid gets kicked back by the big ones though. 
Food cravings: Mashed potatoes and Taco Bell. :-/
Gender: Don't know yet. 
Labor signs? None. 
Belly button in or out? Innie.
What I miss? Sleep.   
What I am looking forward to? Finding out the gender so we can actually buy things for this baby. We have nothing left from Avery and Olivia, 
Weekly wisdom: Don't forget you're pregnant and take Motrin every day for a week before you realize.   
Milestones: Solidly in 2nd trimester now. 

39 weeks!

How far along? 39 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +33 -- Yikes!
Maternity clothes? This is the only non-maternity shirt that even remotely fits. Thank goodness it won't be much longer!
Stretch marks? I'm not going to lie. I have more than I can count.  
Sleep? Thank goodness Avery has been sleeping like a princess.
Best moment this week? Well when this photo was taken on I was actually in labor. Little Girl would be born less than 12 hours later!  
Movement: Today she is pretty mellow!
Food cravings: The cake I baked last night. Mmmm!
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Currently in labor! Just had to get one last belly picture in.
Belly button in or out? Outie.
What I miss? Still the biggest thing is snuggling up with Avery.
What I am looking forward to? Heading to the hospital to bring this girl into the world.
Weekly wisdom: Life can change in a single moment.

38 weeks!

How far along? 38 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +33 -- Yikes!
Maternity clothes? I wish it made sense to buy some more maternity yoga pants, but with less than 2 weeks left I can't justify it. Sadsies.
Stretch marks? ... What are these?  
Sleep? We are getting there!
Best moment this week? We got to see baby girl on the ultrasound last week. She is head down and ready to go.  
Movement: She has slowed down and lowered the intensity because she is running out of room in there!
Food cravings: Anything chocolatey. Mmmm!
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? She is moving down and getting into position.
Belly button in or out? Outie.
What I miss? Being able to keep up with Avery and snuggle her really close.
What I am looking forward to? Having this little girl and bringing her home to our family.
Weekly wisdom: Eat your donuts without guilt..

37 weeks!

How far along? 37 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +31 -- Yikes!
Maternity clothes? Even maternity clothes that fit are getting hard to come by.
Stretch marks? ......  
Sleep? Has been better the last couple days.
Best moment this week? Nothing exciting is going on here lately.  
Movement: She is crazy busy.
Food cravings: Nothing really. I am just hungry all the time.
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Contractions are pretty constant. We'll see how my appointment goes today.
Belly button in or out? Outie.
What I miss? Being able to keep up with Avery.
What I am looking forward to? Meeting her.
Weekly wisdom: Sometimes you do whatever it takes.

36 weeks!

How far along? 36 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +31 -- Yikes!
Maternity clothes? I only have a few non-maternity shirts left that will fit. (<-- see photo) 
Stretch marks? Next question please.  
Sleep? Is interrupted by both the need to pee and Avery's need to climb into bed with us at 4-5am. The latter is preferable to the getting up every hour.
Best moment this week? Nothing exciting is going on here lately.  
Movement: Still moving as much as always.
Food cravings: Nothing in particular, but I am more hungry lately.
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? I have still been having contractions, but nothing exciting.
Belly button in or out? Outie.
What I miss? Laying on my belly, carrying Avery, snuggling with her to read a book, standing up without feeling like I need an inhaler and being able to walk more than 10 steps without my leg falling asleep.
What I am looking forward to? Having this baby and seeing what she is going to look like. Also, not being pregnant for a while.
Weekly wisdom: Sometimes you do whatever it takes.

35 Weeks!

How far along? 35 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +27
Maternity clothes? I love my maternity yoga pants. 
Stretch marks? I hate them.  
Sleep? Avery is getting better, but my sleep is not improving. Better start getting used to it.
Best moment this week? Becoming an auntie! I am so excited for my sister.  
Movement: Still a little wiggle worm.
Food cravings: Nothing really lately.
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? I was in labor and delivery on Sunday night for contractions that were 2 minutes apart. I had to get a shot to get them to slow down and I have been having them sporadically for the last few days. She needs to stay put a little bit longer, but I highly doubt I will make it to my due date.
Belly button in or out? Outie.
What I miss? Letting Avery sit on my lap and snuggle close in.
What I am looking forward to? Meeting her!
Weekly wisdom: Don't over do it.

34 weeks!

How far along? 34 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +27
Maternity clothes? Gotta love them. 
Stretch marks? I give up counting.  
Sleep? Was great until last night. Let's hope to get back on the wagon tonight.
Best moment this week? We got the newborn clothes all put away.  
Movement: She is a mover and a shaker.
Food cravings: Any crappy food.
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Just a few false contractions here and there.
Belly button in or out? Outie.
What I miss? Walking without pain.
What I am looking forward to? Finishing some projects before she arrives.
Weekly wisdom: You can't be everywhere or everything to everyone all the time

33 Weeks!

How far along? 33 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +25
Maternity clothes? Oh yes. Even some of those are starting to get a little snug. 
Stretch marks? I give up. Even my belly button has stretch marks.  
Sleep? We have gotten in quite a rhythm. Yay!
Best moment this week? We ordered the new glider on Saturday and we are going to pick it up today!  
Movement: She sure likes to stick her elbows out like she's doing the chicken dance.
Food cravings: Slurpees. Just like with Avery.
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Nope.
Belly button in or out? Outie.
What I miss? Getting around easily and being able to snuggle Avery in close.
What I am looking forward to? Finishing the girls' room and the rest of the house.
Weekly wisdom: Take everything one day at a time.

32 Weeks!

How far along? 32 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +25 (yikes!)
Maternity clothes? You can't gain 25lbs and not be in maternity clothes. 
Stretch marks? Apparently the pain I have been having is literally my skin stretching little by little. Ouch.  
Sleep? We are making progress, but we have had some setbacks.
Best moment this week? We moved the crib mattress up to newborn height so we are officially preparing. Better late than never, I suppose.  
Movement: She sure likes to stick her elbows out like she's doing the chicken dance.
Food cravings: Still carb-loading.
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Nope.
Belly button in or out? Yea out. Officially.
What I miss? Lots of things, but I miss laying on the floor reading books with Avery.
What I am looking forward to? Meeting this little one.
Weekly wisdom: "Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you'll be criticized anyway". - Eleanor Roosevelt

31 weeks!

How far along? 31 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +20
Maternity clothes? Yes. 
Stretch marks? I plead the 5th?  
Sleep? It's getting better!
Best moment this week? Avery slept in her room the whole night twice in a row this week.  
Movement: Seems to be more intense lately.
Food cravings: Anything fattening which isn't great for my weight gain or gallbladder.
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Not this week.
Belly button in or out? It's basically out all the time.
What I miss? Being able to eat whatever I want without worrying about upsetting my gallbladder.
What I am looking forward to? Getting things set up for this new little one.
Weekly wisdom: Sleep as often as you cans.

30 weeks

How far along? 30 weeks. Holy moly. 30. 30 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +20 Yikes.
Maternity clothes? Oh yea. 
Stretch marks? What are those?  
Sleep? I love it. Avery does not.
Best moment this week? Whenever you ask her where her sister is Avery loves to give my belly a kiss.  
Movement: She has been break-dancing all over this week.
Food cravings: Thin Mints. I bought 5 boxes this week!
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Just a few Braxton Hicks contractions here and there.
Belly button in or out? It's teetering back and forth.
What I miss? Being able to eat whatever I want without worrying about upsetting my gallbladder.
What I am looking forward to? Getting some of the things we still need before this little one arrives.
Weekly wisdom: Everyone needs a break sometimes.

29 weeks!

How far along? 29 weeks
Weight gain/loss: +15
Maternity clothes? Yep. 
Stretch marks? What are these stretch marks you speak of?  
Sleep? It could be better.
Best moment this week? Avery sleeping all night in her own bed twice.  
Movement: She's been pretty quiet this week, but still moving around..
Food cravings: Thin Mints. They come to store this weekend!
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Nothing notable.
Belly button in or out? It's very close to out all the time.
What I miss? Being able to lay on the floor with Avery to read books or play.
What I am looking forward to? Finishing unpacking.
Weekly wisdom: All the aches and pains will be worth it in the end.

28 weeks

How far along? 28 weeks
Weight gain/loss: +15 I keep increasing by 3lbs every 3 weeks. At this rate I will gain only slightly more this time around than I did with Avery. Unfortunately the likelihood that I won't pick up a few extra pounds along the way is slim to none.
Maternity clothes? Oh yea. I love them more and more each day. 
Stretch marks? I'm certain they're there, but I don't look.  
Sleep? Now that we are all moved in Avery has been sleeping better. She only spends about 2-3 hours in bed with us in the morning. I actually really like my baby snuggles, so I don't mind.
Best moment this week? Getting to see my sister last weekend. I wish she was closer because I miss her.  
Movement: Oh yea. She's a little jumping bean.
Food cravings: Taco Bell and chocolate. Luckily not together.
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs? Nothing since recovering from being sick.
Belly button in or out? It teeters back and forth.
What I miss? Being able to get up from my favorite spot on the couch easily.
What I am looking forward to? Getting the nursery all set up for two kids.
Weekly wisdom: One day at a time.