38 weeks along and waiting...

I know that I have to be patient and that I shouldn't be so anxious but I am starting to really wonder when this baby will come. I know that 40 weeks is just around the corner (12 days to be exact) but I think I really set myself up with thinking that he would be early as Jack was. I have tried to think of ways to "busy" myself but I can't help but constantly think about going into labor. Just this last Wednesday morning I thought I might be going into labor as I was having contractions but they just stopped! So it was just a false alarm. I even took a shower and got ready at 4 in the morning and called my mom to come over! So every night now I go to bed thinking, Will it happen in the middle of the night tonight? Maybe!!!! The baby isn't even born yet and he's already controlling me! : )

37 Weeks!

Well I am 37 weeks pregnant. I've had a couple of scares with Braxton Hicks contractions, but it obviously wasn't the "real" thing. I'm definetly uncomfortable at this point and wondering when this baby boy will come. Jack came at 37 1/2 weeks so that is probably why I am so anxious! I've been trying to stay active in hopes that might speed things along but I know that he will come when the time is right. Jack is getting more and more curious about more growing belly and he talks to my belly button often. I'm really excited to see how he will react to the little one.

Pregnancy Update - 30 weeks!

I am 30 weeks along and getting bigger and bigger each day (at least I feel like it!) They said at my last doctors appointment that I was measuring 2 cm above normal but not to worry as this happens with mothers that have multiple children (something about the muscles stretching during my last pregnancy). I have gained 17.5 pounds and will expect to gain about a pound each week till the end. I am starting to get uncomfortable, especially while trying to sleep. I cannot seem to get comfortable at night and just can't turn my brain off. The other night I wasn't able to fall asleep until 2:30AM!! Not good! I suppose this is God's way of preparing me for the middle of the night feedings again, etc. I am also getting lots of heart burn (lots and lots of hair, right?) and backpain (probably from lifting all my precious babes during the day). On the bright side of this pregnancy, I am experiencing lots of movement from this little boy and am excited to meet him! I am also anticipating Jack's reaction to this whole thing. I wonder how he will act after the baby is born? I just hope that he know's he will always be our first born and that we love him no matter what! Ben and I have also talked about names but won't be unveiling it till he's born.

24 Weeks

Today I am 24 weeks along in my pregnancy and time is flying by. I had my appointment this morning and the doctor says everything is looking healthy and normal. I've been feeling pretty good besides the occasional heart burn and backpain, mostly due to picking up kids all day long from the daycare.


24 Weeks