Pregnancy Update

28 Weeks

 

32 Weeks

 

35 Weeks
So, baby girls birthday is right around the corner.  Being pregnant and caring for 3 little ones 24/7 is beyond exhausting.  Every day is increasingly uncomfortable.  I'm fairly certain she's in there trying to crush my pelvis.  Seriously, ouch.  And I now sleep with a euro pillow under my pillow due to worsening reflux.  Don't forget the back pain and achy feet.  Take into account I'm up and down on the floor all. day. long.  and the fact I repeatedly lift the twins and I'm lucky to still be standing!  Ok, complaint session over.

36 Weeks
Sleeping has become difficult.

36 Weeks

37 Weeks
I'm up 24 pounds.  I started taking Ambien.  Have I mentioned I love Ambien?  Love.

38 Weeks
I can't get enough ice.  Seriously, this must be what it's like to be addicted.  Chris and I have finally decided on a name.  Well, we're pretty sure!   My feet have yet to swell...this is so unlike me.  I'm hoping this is a sign I won't have as many problems with postpartum swelling. 

I'm working as fast as my slow self can to get things ready for baby girl.  Not only am I trying to get things ready for her but also for my absence while away in the hospital.  There's nothing like waiting until the last minute. 

 

 

38 Weeks

all things RYAN : 3 1/2 years

Well, he's the same sweet, loving, lovable kid he's always been.  It's constantly amazing to watch him learn at such a rapid rate. 

~ He plays so well with his brothers.  Seriously, what would I do with him all day if he didn't have live in playmates?  Of course, there is plenty of tears and 'he took mine' nonsense that occurs but its well worth it.  Speaking of his brothers, they simply love Ryan.  For example, when Ryan gets home from school his brothers come running for hugs.

 

~ He still love preschool.  His best buddy, Nate, moved away and he talked about it for weeks.  It was so sad. 

~ He still adores the kids in the neighborhood.  They sometimes play for hours. 

~ I asked Ryan if he wanted to feel his baby sister kick and apparently he doesn't want to be kicked!  He wouldn't touch my belly for weeks.  I kept insisting she didn't kick and overtime he was game for 'feeling' her move.  Or 'bumping out' as he called it. 

Speaking of the baby, he asks a lot about her.  He asks if she can hear him, if she likes when he kisses her, and, my favorite, how is she going to get out?  He actually seems quite excited.  In fact, we've been removing a 'chain length' as a count down to baby and he counts the days til he gets to see her in the hospital.

~ He got a scooter for his 3rd birthday and he took to it instantly.  He's now doing tricks.  I'm pretty sure his sole purpose it to give me an early heart attack.  Why else would you put your foot on the handlebar?

Seriously, this kid is AMAZING.  And, of course, he's still one of the 3 most loved boys in all the world!