Growing Wyatt

You know that I love month to month pictures...so I thought it would be fun to put together my bathroom mirror photos by month. I have to admit that I do miss being pregnant, but I wouldn't trade what I have in month 10 for anything.

A chat with Jack

Last week before my 38 week check up, Jack and I had lunch together and this conversation...He cracks me up and apparently really loves elevators.

My check up was great...I've gained 19 lbs total and the baby's heart beat (as Jack says, ba-boom, ba-boom) sounded perfect. I can't wait to finally meet this little guy.

You Capture - happiness

Tiny newborn socks are making me happy today...

With only three weeks to go until my due date, I've been washing lots of tiny clothes that we've been storing in the basement. It's hard to believe that these actually fit Jack at one point. 

Here is teeny Jack wearing them at one week old. I can't wait for baby number 2 to wear them in just a few weeks!

35 weeks

It is starting to set in that in a few short weeks, we'll be a family of four! Last week, Rob brought up boxes of baby clothes from the basement and I sorted through them and washed the tiniest little t shirts and sleepers. It's hard to believe that Jack used to fit into them. I have a long list of things to do before the baby arrives...mostly involving laundry, organizing and cleaning (nesting anyone?), but I've also been working on a DIY crib bumper and I am planning on making a crib skirt too. The bumper is almost done and once it is, I'll share some pictures.

Over the past few weeks, I've been having lots of Braxton Hicks contractions, which I don't remember having with Jack (I've read it's normal to have more of them with second pregnancies). It's crazy how rock hard my belly gets when I have one. I've been feeling great though, just a little more tired than usual. I didn't gain any weight over the last two weeks, which doesn't make a lot of sense considering I eat a huge bowl of ice cream (with chocolate syrup) every night around 9 o'clock! (I love not feeling guilty about that at all!) I'm up to 15 pounds total...the doctor reassured me not to worry about my slow weight gain. So I am not going to, and I am going to enjoy my evening ice cream even more.

29 Weeks

Finally got Rob to take a picture of me instead of my cheesy self-portraits in the bathroom mirror!

It's hard to believe that I am in my third trimester already! Crazy how the time is flying. My OB visits are now only two weeks apart and soon I'll be going every week.  I had a visit yesterday...we listened to the heartbeat (which was strong in the 140s). Jack even helped the doctor put the gel on my belly so we could listen with the doppler. Whenever we go he always talks about hearing the ba-boom, ba-booms. The doctor said I was measuring right on schedule...so far I've gained about 12 pounds. With Jack I gained 27 in total, so I've got a ways to go. I've been feeling really good, except for some back pain which I had with Jack too. Apparently my iron level was low, so I've started taking an iron supplement and I do feel like I have more energy since starting those. The baby moves around all the time...I swear, sometimes it feels like he's doing jumping jacks in there. 

The countdown is on...only eleven weeks to go!

Halfway!

It's hard to believe that I am already 20 weeks along! Time is certainly flying by and I know once the summer starts it's going to fly by even faster. Usually, I wish for time during the summer to slow way down, but I have a feeling I am going to look forward to turning the calendar ahead for the next few months...

It's a....

Here is his profile

and his little foot.

And most importantly, he looks healthy and perfect. We can't wait to meet him!

Oh, and our osso buco with saffron risotto was delicious! Having a nice meal is the perfect way to celebrate good news! 

Pink or blue?

That's me at 18 weeks!

Tomorrow is the day we find out! (of course only if the baby cooperates).  We've decided to have the ultrasound tech write it down and seal the news in an envelope. Rob and I are planning on making a nice dinner for ourselves (we're thinking osso buco...yum) and then we'll open the envelope (if I can wait that long!). That way, it will be just the two of us, instead of the two of us and a stranger at the doctor's office when we learn if we'll be a family with two little boys or with one of each. I can't wait to share the news with you soon!

16 weeks

When I was pregnant with Jack, I didn't write anything down, and now, I am constantly trying to remember little things like when my regular pants got to be too tight, or when I felt that little flutter of movement for the first time. I really want to keep track of that stuff this time around, so I think I'll use this space to capture my pregnancy milestones...

So, as of this week, I am in maternity pants most of the time! It was such a relief to put them on...they are soooo comfortable. I remember after Jack was born and once I fit into my regular clothes, I was sad to see them go, but I really couldn't justify wearing pants with an elastic waist anymore. 

I'm pretty sure that I felt a few tiny kicks for the first time last week! I really haven't felt pregnant until now, so those little nudges are a such a happy and reassuring reminder of what's going on. On Friday I had a Dr. appointment so we got to listen to the baby's heartbeat. We could hear a really fast thump, thump. thump, and then a swish. The midwife said that the baby was doing summersaults! For the 30 seconds or so that we got to listen, the baby was flipping around like crazy!  I think we might be in for it with this little guy or gal. Rob and I don't remember Jack being this active, and Jack has always been so laid-back and mellow (most days). My next ultrasound is two weeks from today, so hopefully the baby will cooperate, because I am so excited to find out if Jack will have a sister or brother!

Here I am at 16 weeks...and in case you were wondering, the baby is supposedly the size of an avocado...

Baby and blog birthday!

I've sort of let this little blog get away from me. 

I think this how Jack feels about his lack of internet attention lately:

I have been a little low on energy over the last couple of months since I've started to grow a person! Rob and I found out on Christmas morning that Jack is going to be a big brother!...My due date is September 2nd and we couldn't be more thrilled to be adding another little life to our family.

Here is a very hard to decipher 12 week ultrasound picture...

 I am hoping that I will get back in the swing of things now that I am starting my second trimester and have most of my energy back.  I was very lucky (again!) to not have any morning sickness (except for a tiny bit of queasiness in the first few weeks) and now I really feel great and I can't wait to see what the next few months bring us!

Oh, and also, it was one year ago today that I started this blog! It's been a fun little hobby that I look forward to continuing (and I promise to post more regularly)!