29 Weeks: Pregnancy Update

Sleeping?
Still terrible.  The first three hours are great but then I get up 3x to pee and have a hard time falling back to sleep each time.

Cravings?
Just food in general lately.  I don't seem to ever feel full these days.

Weight gain? 
At my appointment last night, the scale said 25 lbs total.  Two weeks ago, it was only 19 lbs so apparently I packed on 6 lbs in two weeks. I need to lay off the food. I am guessing the daily croissant from Starbucks is not helping the cause.

Exercise?
For no reason in particular I haven't exercised, which I think has contributed to the recent weight gain.  Until last weekend when I ran a mile race for fun, I hadn't run in over 3 weeks.

How is baby girl?
Dr says she has dropped already which is early but with your second the pelvic muscles aren't what they once were and is guessing she weighs between 3-4 lbs.  Her heart rate was 154 last night and she is very active.

Symptoms?
Recent pelvic & rectal pressure, lower back pain and Braxton Hicks here and there. All most likely associated to her dropping.

Wedding Rings? 
On but once the heat hits that will quickly change.

Belly Button?
Very out but no linea negra yet this time around. 

Stretch Marks?
None that I have found.

Easter Weekend 2017

When you are blessed with beautiful weather, it makes for an even better Easter Weekend.

On Friday we dyed eggs which Liv enjoyed for about 2.5 seconds.

 

Liv met and danced with the Easter Bunny at our church's egg hunt on Saturday.  He was a big hit and saved the day since she cried through the egg hunt after they made 1/2 the kids wait b/c there was such a big turn out.

Four Easter baskets is normal right?  Her Mimi spoils her rotten.  She hasn't even seen what the Easter Bunny brought to our house yet b/c we are still on overload from all this.

Liv has 5 boy cousins, which love her to pieces. 

Bump Update - 25 weeks

How are you feeling?
Overall I feel pretty good. No real complaints.

How are you sleeping?
Horrible. I sleep soundly the first 3 hours and then its a toss between being up for a couple hours or falling asleep for only 30 minutes at a time until morning.

How are the cravings?
I have not had any strong cravings this time around but I am enjoying salads tremendously.

How is the weight gain? 
At my 23 week appointment I had gained a total of 11 lbs, which is a big win in my eyes. At this point in my first pregnancy, I had already put on 22 lbs.

Any new pregnancy must haves?
Jeans that stay up, but I haven't found them yet.  I am happy the weather is finally changing so I can just wear dresses every day.

Exercise?
I am still trying to run but my motivation is severely lacking lately.  However, I manage at least one run a week of 3-5 miles.

How is baby girl?
Doing great, the doctor said all looks well.  Her heart rate was 152 at my last appointment and she is very active in the morning and at night.

Names?
Emmy Marie. I liked Emerson with Emmy as a nickname but my husband wasn't into Emerson so we are just going with Emmy.

I made this floral letter for her room.