28 Weeks Baby No.3

how far along? 28 weeks

how are you measuring? Hope to find out in a few days at my appointment.   

size of baby?  about the size of a small cabbage, 17 inches and 2.9 lbs

heartbeat? about 150 bpm...strong and healthy

sleep? Much better this past week.  Chad and I both have slept so I'm a happy momma.   

Gender predictions? It's a girl!  We still don't have a name and probably won't say until the birth just like we did with the other two.  

What I'm feeling:  Definitely starting to feel her every couple hours.  I love the reassurance that she is growing and thriving in my belly.

How are the other kiddos?  Lucas keeps kissing my belly and talking about how big the baby is getting.  Kaylee has been in trouble lately so she has been more concerned about her own well being than anything else.

total weight gain/loss? I have been much better about eating healthier.  I meal prepped yesterday and everything is clean and yummy.  I'm hoping I can lose a few "extra" pounds this week as I have started to have some swelling and I need to get it back down.  I'm planning to hit the gym everyday to help work out some of that water.  

27 Weeks Baby No. 3

how far along? 27 weeks

how are you measuring? I hope to find out next week at our 28 week appt.   

size of baby?  about the size of a head of cauliflower, 16 inches and 2.5 lbs

heartbeat? about 150 bpm...strong and healthy

sleep? Man, between Chad and I someone is always moving in our bed.  Chad has woken up the past few mornings with really red eyes and looking exhausted.  I keep tossing and turning which is horrible because every time I have to move it hurts.  My tummy and vagina are in pain when I move.  I'm sure that is too much info, but it is the truth.  On days that I walk/go to the gym it is way worse.  Makes me want to stop working out, but I have already gained soooooo much weight.  

Gender predictions? It's a girl!  We still don't have a name and probably won't say until the birth just like we did with the other two.  

What I'm feeling:  She is really starting to move around quite a bit.  It is awesome to have the reassuring rolling and kicks in my belly.  

How are the other kiddos?  Lucas is now in denial that there is a baby.  He said, "I only love big sisters and NOT little sisters."  I said well there is a little sister in my belly.  He said, "No, its just a big belly."  Oh, you gotta love him.  He is going to be in for a big shock when this baby arrives.  He is my momma's boy and I have a feeling he isn't going to be happy.  On the other hand, Kaylee is super excited.

total weight gain/loss? I have been much better about eating healthier, but still not great as my husband continues to make or buy sweets and bring them home.  They are my downfall.  

26 Weeks Baby No. 3

how far along? 26 weeks

how are you measuring? I have no idea, but it feels ginormous.    

size of baby?  about albs and 9 inches

heartbeat? about 150 bpm...strong and healthy

sleep? I've been sleeping pretty well lately.  I still wake up and have to roll to my sides, but overall it has decreased a little.  I've been having some crazy dreams lately.  Wow!  Last night I dreamt that I was put on bed rest at 33 weeks.  For those that don't know, I was put on bed rest with both of my other babies at 36 weeks due to high blood pressure.  Lucas was really bad and I was induced at 37 weeks and Kaylee at 38 weeks.  I really want to make it to my due date, but I'm so over work right now...

Gender predictions? It's a girl!  We still don't have a name and probably won't say until the birth just like we did with the other two.  

What I'm feeling:  She is really starting to move around quite a bit.  It is awesome to have the reassuring rolling and kicks in my belly.  

How are the other kiddos?  Lucas must kiss my belly at night and when I drop him off in the morning at school and Kaylee came up to my belly last night and just rubbed it.  They are so cute.  

total weight gain/loss? I've really been trying to get a little of the excess holiday weight back off, but it is not working.  Ugh...my doctor is for sure going to say something at my next appointment.  I have NO willpower!

Review of 2013

I'm always a day late and a dollar short...
Here is our 2013 review.  It was an awesome year!

January:

This little munchkin turned 2!  

We had a little celebration at his school.

 Kaylee officially started to button her uniform shirts all by herself.  

 We went to the Chinese Lantern Festival with our friends.

February:

This little diva turned 4.  Such a big girl!

 We celebrated at Chuck E Cheese.

 We kicked off Camping for the year.  It was cold, but still fun.

March:

More camping with Mimi and Papa.

Always have to make s'mores.

Chad and I went on a fabulous cruise to Belize, Honduras, and Mexico.

It was 7 awesome days of relaxation and my first time snorkeling. 

 We celebrated Easter.

April:

We celebrated a couple birthdays.  

 Had a crawfish boil with our friends.

May:

Attended my little brother's wedding in South Padre.  

Since we were there, we spent a few days on the beach.  

 Me and my sister.

This little guy gets worn out and sleeps where ever he feels. (on the stairs)

 Dressed up for Princess day at school.

She is so precious.

 June:

Beginning of summer!

Lots of time at the gym and at the pool with these two cuties.  

More camping.

 Someone finally is completely potty trained.  

 Attended a wedding in Austin.  

 Trips to the park to feed the ducks and play with Mimi.

 Movies and popcorn.

 More swimming at the pool.

July:

Lots of jumping on the trampoline

 4th of July party with friends.

 More camping.

 Petting zoo at school.

 By this time she was swimming like a fish.  

No more floaties.

August:

Date Night before school started again.

September:

My sister turned 27!

October:

Halloween at the school festival.

 Out to celebrate daddy's 34th bday.

 Trip to Yesterland Farms with friends.

Announced the upcoming arrival of Baby Number 3.

November:

Thanksgiving at Gramma and Granddad's.

 Making homemade donuts at Mimi's house.  

Found out Number 3 is a healthy baby Girl!

December:

I turned 31 and graduated with my Master's degree!

Celebrated Christmas with family.

Stayed in when an ice storm hit.  

Wow this post has a lot of pictures...I just couldn't decide on only a couple.  

This year has been amazing and we are looking forward to 2014!