Maternity Pictures 2018

 God Bless LC Photography

Lyndsey did a bang up job in under 30 mintues!

None of us were really in the mood for photos, but I knew that I really wanted this moment in time captured.

I wore the same dress and shoes I wore in #wiggydiggy's photos.

Pretty sure Justin wore the same suit coat.

Our favorites:

40 Weeks!

  How far along:  40 Weeks

It's eviction week!  Baby is scheduled to be born by the 21st (at the absolute latest)  Prayers we go into labor before then

Baby size:  6-8 pounds and 19-21 inches long.

Baby's progress:  Ready to be born!

Weight gain:  25 pounds
I weigh the same as I did when #wiggydiggy was born.  Hallelujah!

Stretch marks:  None!  I give tons of credit to some good genes (thanks mom) and my Burts Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter.  I can't live without that stuff.

Sleep: Rough.  Lots of potty breaks and lot of contractions.

Gender: Not much longer until we find out!!

Movement:  Slowing down as they are running out of room.

Best moment this week: Mother's Day :)  Breakfast in bed, 3 hour nap, lots and lots and lots of walking laps around Costco and Home Depot with no complaints from my guys!

Looking forward to:  This baby arriving!

Food cravings:  Nothing.  Nothing sounds good, I have no appetite and my poor stomach is just smooshed.

Belly Button - In or Out:  Out/flat

Anything making you queasy or sick: Eating too much.

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  I'm wearing my 'boat ring' pretty much all the time.

Labor signs: Oh yeah.  Contractions daily.  At my appt today I'm 3 cm dialated!  Woo.

What I miss:  Being able to move quickly.  Jeans that zip and button.  WINE

Symptoms: Baby's head is engaged so I have lots of pelvic/nerve pain.

Workouts: Lots of walking.

Things that suck:  Knowing that labor can start anyday, but also knowing that I have NO CLUE when that day is.  I'm so ready to meet this lil nugget!

Things that don't suck:  Feeling the baby move.  This is the last time I'll ever carry a baby under my heart.  I'm treasuring each moment.

Please note his winter gloves, rain boots, and back pack.  He was preparing to go 'On an Adventure!'

39 Weeks

 How far along:  39 Weeks

I'm officially the most pregnant I've ever been!  #wiggydiggy was born at 39 weeks exactly, so I'm MORE than ready to welcome #babywigs!!

Baby size:  6-8 pounds and 19-21 inches long.

Baby's progress:  Just putting on some weight and waiting to make their arrival.

Weight gain:  25 pounds

Stretch marks:  None!  Hallelujah!

Sleep: Rough.  Lots of potty breaks.  Braxton Hicks all night long that prevent me from getting into a deep sleep.

Gender: Not much longer until we find out!!

Movement:  All the time.  BIG movement that everyone can see.

Best moment this week: TWO naps on Sunday!  Plus breakfast in bed AND an ice cream date with my lil man.

Looking forward to:  This baby arriving!

Food cravings:  Food in general.  I'm hungry but can't eat much before I'm full.

Belly Button - In or Out:  Out/flat

Anything making you queasy or sick: Eating too much.

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  I'm wearing my 'boat ring' pretty much all the time.

Labor signs: 1-2 painful contractions every day.  Braxton Hick all day.  

What I miss:  Having abs!  Haha.  Getting in and out of bed requires a step stool.

Symptoms: 1 cm dilated, Contractions, pelvic 'lightening', a big belly.

Workouts: Lots of walking.

Things that suck:  Knowing that labor can start anyday, but also knowing that I have NO CLUE when that day is.  I'm so ready to meet this lil nugget!

Things that don't suck:  Feeling the baby move.  This is the last time I'll ever carry a baby under my heart.  I'm treasuring each moment.

#wiggydiggy at 39 weeks

38 Weeks

Really annoyed I didn't brush my hair before this photo.  Ugh.

 How far along:  38 Weeks

Baby size:  about 7 pounds and the size of a wintermelon

Baby's progress:  Practicing breathing and putting on the pounds.  Baby can be born any day now!

Weight gain:  25 pounds

Stretch marks:  None!  Hallelujah!

Sleep: Rough.  Lots of potty breaks.

Gender: Not much longer until we find out!!

Movement:  All the time.  BIG movement that everyone can see.

Best moment this week: Pedicure on Sunday.  The massage was heavenly

Looking forward to:  Justin's birthday on Friday!!

Food cravings:  Ugh.  I'm hungry, but can't eat much because I get so full so fast.

Belly Button - In or Out:  mostly out.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Food in general

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  I'm wearing my 'boat ring' pretty much all the time.

Labor signs: 1-2 painful contractions every day.  Braxton Hick all day.  

What I miss:  Pants that zip and button!  Haha.  After 8 months of winter I'm sick and tired of wearing the same thing day in and day out.  Everytime I pull out a spring maternity dress, the weather pulls a 180 and goes back to rain/snow.  BOO.

Symptoms: Contractions, pelvic 'lightening', a big belly.

Workouts: Lots of walking.

Things that suck:  Knowing that labor can start anyday, but also knowing that I have NO CLUE when that day is.  I'm so ready to meet this lil nugget!

Things that don't suck:  Feeling the baby move.  This is the last time I'll ever carry a baby under my heart.  I'm treasuring each moment.

#wiggydiggy at 38 weeks

37 Weeks - Full Term

How far along:  37 weeks - Full TERM!

Baby size:  Head of romaine lettuce

Baby's progress:  Now baby is focused on putting on the pounds and getting ready to be born

Weight gain:  20 pounds

Stretch marks:  None!  Hallelujah!

Sleep: Lots and lots and lots of potty breaks

Gender: Guesses are pretty much split 50/50.  We officially have a name for both a boy and a girl.  So either way, we're ready!

Movement:  All the time.

Best moment this week: Maternity photos this weekend.  The sneak peek brought tears to my eyes. 

Looking forward to:  My Baby Sprinkle this weekend (Followed up by a pedicure with the girls).  We are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our life.

Food cravings:  I'm officially OVER sunny d!  WOO!  I poured my usual morning glass and gagged at the taste.   However, I'm also hungry and nauseous at the same time.  So that's fun.

Belly Button - In or Out:  mostly out.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Food in general

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  Off during the week while at work.  Off at home.

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks.  Pelvic pain aka signs of dilation.  I've had a few painful contractions as well.

What I miss:  A nice cold beer on a sun filled patio.

Symptoms: Low baby, pelvic pain, lower back pain.  Body is getting ready for baby!

Workouts: Ha.  Hahahaha.  I'm walking.  That's it.

Things that suck:  The aches and pains that come with the final weeks of pregnancy.  Most of the time I feel fine, but dang, some of those pains are SHARP and prevent me from playing with #wiggydiggy the way I used to.

Things that don't suck:  Knowing we are about to be a family of four.  #wiggydiggy is so excited to be a big brother and asks for baby to come every day. 

#wiggydiggy at 37 weeks

36 Weeks

 How far along:  36 weeks

Baby size:  Big as a Papaya.  Approx 19 inches long.

Baby's progress:  Practicing breathing and putting on the pounds

Weight gain:  20 pounds

Stretch marks:  Not yet!!

Sleep: I'm sleeping well, but I'm getting up at least three times a night for potty breaks.

Gender: Not much longer until we find out!!

Movement:  Constant!  This baby is a mover.

Best moment this week: I scored a Britax B-Ready on a local resale site for CHEAP.  It came with the second seat AND car seat adapter!  I'm still dancing for joy.

Looking forward to:  Maternity pictures are this weekend.  Fingers crossed the sun is out and it's warm-ish.

Food cravings:  A glass of sunny D every morning.  Haha.  I still find the taste gross, but I HAVE TO HAVE a glass before starting my day.

Belly Button - In or Out:  mostly out.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Food in general

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  Mostly off.  I wear them on the weekend, but sitting at work makes my fingers swell during the day.  I dug out my "Boat Ring" to wear during the day.

"Boat Ring"  aka $6 ring from Wal-Mart I would wear when we were boating or camping.

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks.  Lots and lots and lots of them.

What I miss:  MARGARITA'S

Instagram is cruel when everyone is posting pictures of their patio dinners with a big, cold, margarita in their hand.

Symptoms: Baby is low.  Lots of pressure and full blown waddle going on.

Workouts: Does walking back and forth to the bathroom count?

Things that suck:  Just the physical limitations right now. Only a few more weeks!

Things that don't suck:  #wiggydiggy is so excited to be a big brother.  He talks, sings, and kisses the baby all the time.  We had an ice cream date last night and he asked to get some ice cream for the baby.  Melt my heart. 

#wiggydiggy at 36 weeks

35 Weeks

 
How far along:  35 weeks

Baby size:  close to 6 pounds!  Woah.

Baby's progress:  It's all about birth prep now - putting on weight and getting into position.

Weight gain:  18 pounds

Stretch marks:  Not yet!!

Sleep: My naps on the weekend are THE BEST.  A solid two hours of deep sleep make up for the tossing and turning I'm doing at night.

Though - we are getting a new mattress topper and I think it will immensely help.

Gender: Coming to a hospital near us this May!

Movement:  Lots of hiccups still.  Movement is still big, but not as often as before.

Best moment this week: I slept for 6 straight hours without tossing or turning once.

Also, we finished some big projects for the nursery.  I'm just waiting on an order to arrive and then we just have to wait until baby arrives to finish the decor!

Looking forward to:  Swim lessons with #wiggydiggy and his best friend!  Maternity pictures are coming up soon too!

Food cravings:  Still want Sunny D.  I'm down to a glass in the morning when I wake up and that's about it.  Food aversion is back (mostly because I'm running out of room)

Belly Button - In or Out:  mostly out.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Food in general

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  Off while at work.  The warmer weather and sitting all day makes my fingers swell (and thankfully nothing else)

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks

What I miss:  Working out, sleeping on my back.  Jeans that button and zipper.

Symptoms: Baby is LOW.  Belly is big.  Braxton Hicks are happening daily.

Workouts: Does walking back and forth to the bathroom count?

Things that suck:  Groin/Pelvic pain.  This baby is low and ready to go.  OUCH.

Things that don't suck:  #wiggydiggy singing songs to the baby before bed.  It's the cutest!!

#wiggydiggy at 35 weeks

34 weeks

 How far along:  34 weeks

Baby size:  size of butternut squash - around 18 inches long!

Baby's progress:  Baby is putting on some fat and their skin is smoothing out

Weight gain:  18 pounds

Stretch marks:  Not yet!!

Sleep: I'm waking up around 3 AM every morning and I'm not really able to go back to sleep.  I am, thankfully, able to rest until my alarm goes off.

Gender: Coming to a hospital near us this May!

Movement:  Big movements!  Lot of hiccups too.

Best moment this week: Work Baby Shower tonight!  I am still in shock they are throwing us a baby shower for baby #2.  We are so blessed.

Looking forward to:  Work trip next week.  I have about an hour to myself to squeeze some shopping in.  Baby needs a coming home outfit :)

Food cravings:  Still want Sunny D.  Thankfully I want less of it than weeks prior!  Haha.  I'm running out of room so I'm snacking a lot more instead of eating full meals.

Belly Button - In or Out:  mostly out.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  Off while at work.  Sitting seems to bring the finger swelling on.

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks

What I miss:  Working out, sleeping on my back

Symptoms: Baby is LOW.  They've been head down for quite a few weeks now, but they've dropped.  I'm full blown waddling and headed to the bathroom every hour.

Workouts: Does walking back and forth to the bathroom count?

Things that suck:  Groin/Pelvic pain.  This baby is low and ready to go.  OUCH.

Things that don't suck:  #wiggydiggy singing songs to the baby before bed.  It's the cutest!!

#wiggydiggy at 34 weeks

33 Weeks

  

How far along:  33 weeks

Baby size:  Size of celery - close to 5 pounds

Baby's progress:  Bones in the skull are formed

Weight gain:   hanging out at 15 pounds

Stretch marks:  God Bless my Burts Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter (say that 5 times fast!)  Fingers crossed we make it a few more weeks.

Sleep: Up at least twice every night for a potty break.  Hips are sore from staying on my left side all the time.

Gender: Coming to a hospital near us this May!

Movement:  Have you seen Alien?  This baby looks like they are trying to climb out all the time!

Best moment this week: Having Baby items returned to us!  We gave everything away to some friends last summer and they brought back BAGS of items their lil munchkin has outgrown and duplicate toys/gear/etc.  So grateful!!

Looking forward to:  Easter Weekend!

Food cravings:  I'm running out of room for food.  I'm starting to loose my appetite.  Thankfully the Sunny D craving is subsiding.

Belly Button - In or Out:  mostly out.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Eating too much

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  On....but the countdown is on.

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks

What I miss:  Working out, sleeping on my back

Symptoms: Sore hips, waddling when I walk, big ole belly.

Workouts: Just some arms right now.

Things that suck:  Not being able to cuddle with #wiggydiggy as much.  Hard to get out of a sitting position.

Things that don't suck:  Feeling this precious baby move.  Hearing #wiggydiggy talk about "his baby".

33 Weeks with #wiggydiggy

32 Weeks

How far along:  32 weeks
T-minus 2 months left!

Baby size:  About 4 pounds!

Baby's progress:  Fattening up :)  Bring on the baby rolls

Weight gain:   hanging out at 15 pounds
Baby is no longer measuring ahead.  I'm right on track again.

Stretch marks:  Still in the clear!  Hallelujah!

Sleep: Waking at least twice to go to the bathroom.

Gender: Coming to a hospital near us this May!

Movement:  BIG movements!  #wiggydiggy will see my tummy move and come over to feel the baby.
Hiccups at least three times a day.

Best moment this week: Mommy/Son date.  We spent the WHOLE day together and it was a blast.

Looking forward to:  Easter!

Food cravings:  That dang Sunny D.  The craving will hit at random times and you better watch out - I'm running for the fridge!
And donuts.
YUM.

Belly Button - In or Out:  mostly out.

Anything making you queasy or sick: I'm rapidly running out of room when I eat, so eating too much makes me feel ill.

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  On.

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks every day.  Mostly in the evening.

What I miss:  WARM WEATHER.

Oh...baby related?  My clothes.  I'm extremely limited on what I can fit into and it's getting boring quick.

Symptoms: Getting winded, running my bump into things. Ha!  I forget how big it is sometimes!

Workouts: Treadmill time is done.  I have contractions the entire time.  So just squats and some arms.  Lots of walking.

Things that suck:  Not being comfortable when I'm lying down.

Things that don't suck:  All this baby movement.  I can't wait to hold them!!

32 weeks with #wiggydiggy