36+6

Man, have I been bad about blogging this time! Mainly because things are going smoothly and there's nothing to report thus far. Hoping it stays that way until he decides to make his appearance!

Levi is still growing and wiggly.

I got checked on Tuesday and I'm dilated 1 cm and 25% effaced. I've gained about 33 lbs, so about on track to gain what I did the first time. I'm kind of an Amazon woman, so it's expected I'll gain 35-40, which I'm fine with.

My heartburn still comes and goes with no rhyme or reason, as does the constiption. Fun fun.

I officially quit running after last Wednesday. I actually got a good pace going (low 9s) for a little bit and cardio wise felt amazing, but my lower back and hips just hurt, and I decided I have no desire to go into labor feeling like that. So at 35+3, I called it.

I'm still tearing it up on the elliptical, stairs, bike, and weights though. And walking. No slacking for this chick!

What else? I got all our newborn clothes washed and put away, made a few freezer meals (I'll keep making them the next few weeks), found a replacement for our playmat and ordered a lamp for baby boy's room. Everything seems to be coming together...

Now the question is am I prepared mentally? For labor, for life with 2 kids, for not sleeping, etc etc. it's a little scary! And Samuel has been super clingy/acting out the last few weeks... It could be turning 3, but I think it's more related to knowing his world is about to be rocked. He's so sweet when we talk about Levi though, and very very excited to have a little brother! He talks to him and rubs my belly all the time. <3

Anyway, I guess that's about it for now! I'm going to the OB the next two Tuesday's and then the Thursday before my due date, but really it's all just a waiting game at this point! I feel like I'll be really ready after next weekend (Eric and I are planning a date night and I need to finish my stock up shopping). Pretty much everything else seems ready though. Just got to stock up on sleep!

Can't wait to meet this little guy!!

34 + 4

Since there's been very little of consequence to mention, I thought I'd wait until after my appointment today to post anything.

I'm now 2 for 2 with measuring small in my last trimester. So that's a win! Haha. Because measuring 30 weeks at almost 35 is obviously not normal, I got an extra ultrasound today and got to see Levi's fat little cheeks and long bony legs. He was sleeping the whole time on his side with his hand against his face. Adorbs. They guessed he was about 5 1/2 pounds - so right about average - except his head was measuring closer to 37 weeks. Yikes! The little cyst on his brain was gone. Yay! His head was down - also yay! And, unlike with Samuel, my fluid was actually on the high side, which could explain the couple of extra pounds I've gained. They really saw no obvious reason for my being small except that's just how I carry. Sweet! I'll have a follow up appointment Monday, so hopefully that doctor will agree. :)

Anyway, I've gained right around 30 lbs. I'm working out a ton more than I was with Samuel at this point, but running less. I might quit soon if this muscle doesn't quit bugging me. I haven't thrown in the towel yet though. Haha.

I've been waking up more to pee at night. 2-3 times usually. So that's annoying. And I'm pretty tired. But I'm also dealing with. 3 year old all day who wants to be picked up and chased, etc etc sooooo I don't think there's anything too weird about that! Lol.

There's plenty more to write, but big brother just woke up crying Sooo I guess I'm done. :)