39 weeks...It's going DOWN.

Have you started to show yet? Yep 😅 I got my first encounter with a mom of two young boys the other day, and she said 'Oh man, I hope you get to have him soon!'. I agreed! 

Total weight gain/loss: I was at 39lbs on Wednesday. More weight than I wanted to gain, but still WAY less than the 60 I gained with Sean. I also don't feel as BIG as I did with Sean. My doctor isn't worried about it, so neither am I! 

Food cravings: CARBS. Anything starchy will do. Bread, muffins, crackers, etc. I also have been loving cottage cheese with tomatoes and cucumbers as a snack. Our garden has been going crazy with both so it's a fun way to incorporate them. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing, but I do have to make sure I don't eat too much or the heartburn is out of control. 

Miss Anything? Sleep! And I know I am about to get much less of it very soon 😑

Mood: Impatient. But I know I need to wait for my mom to get here on Tuesday, so I can wait a FEW more days. I know they will zoom by. In the meantime just enjoying all of the quality time with Sean 💗

Sleep: Not great. I have been waking up about once an hour, on top of having slight trouble falling asleep. My sciatica is really pinched and it wakes me up, in addition to needing to pee. The end of pregnancy can be pretty miserable. 

Best moment this week:  Yesterday I took Sean on a walk in the new stroller, and he fell asleep. It was a perfect 80 degrees out, so I parked him in the shade while I rocked on the hammock. It was pure bliss. And it was nice to actually just RELAX and not try to cram a bunch of projects into naptime. 

Annoyances: My pinched sciatica 😞. Heat and stretches help, but I never really find relief. I remember having this with Sean too, and it went away almost immediately after delivering. Fingers crossed that happens again!

Maternity clothes? Yes! I went and picked out some nursing clothes today. I got some nursing gowns for in the hospital and when I come home, some cute 'Tulip' tee shirts that are pretty cute/loose for the awkward postpartum phase, and some comfy nursing bras. 

Looking forward to:  Having this baby! If I don't go into labor naturally, we are inducing on the 1st. It's so crazy to have an official cut off date this time around. In the meantime I will be doing all of the old wives' induction methods to help things along. 

How Young Living is enriching my life this week:

I have been diffusing Stress Away and Lavender like crazy this week. Anything to help me feel calmer and more centered. I also plan on bringing both with me to the hospital to diffuse during labor. I have heard that diffusing oils during labor is so game-changing, and I can't wait to see how they help. 

I'll just be over here with my feet up trying to finish crocheting Connor's blanket. Encouraging texts and love are welcome 💗

Xo, Kelsey

37 weeks - I'm full term!

Have you started to show yet? For sure! Definitely feeling huge these days.  Trying to keep up with a toddler is getting to be interesting!

Total weight gain/loss: I was at 37lbs at my last appointment last week. The weight has been creeping up but I have been eating healthy so I'm not too worried about it. I feel like these last few weeks, you're just starving and trying to keep up with the hunger. 

Food cravings: Macaroni and cheese. I could eat the whole box in one sitting if I let myself. I've only had it a few times despite the constant craving for it 😅

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still nothing! 👍

Miss Anything? Walking for more than 10 minutes without my feet getting puffy. It's just a way of life now 😫

Mood: Great! Starting to get anxious and I've been nesting quite a bit. But I'm definitely ready for this baby. 

Sleep: If it's not too hot, I'm only waking about twice a night. If it's hot, then I'm up every hour. Pregnancy during the summer is the WORST. 

Best moment this week: We went to Florence for the weekend with the Stantons. It was so nice to get away from day to day life and get away from the heat. It was exactly what we needed as a last trip before baby comes.  Also, I just installed the infant carseat today! I think that means I'm officially inviting Connor to arrive 😆

Annoyances: Still getting Braxton Hicks, but the recommendation from my OB of taking Magnesium twice a day has really helped them during the day. There's not much I can do to stop them in the evenings anymore. Also the puffy feet have limited me to one pair of shoes. Luckily it's my favorite pair of sandals that are pretty darn comfy. 

Maternity clothes? Oh yeah. I actually invested in some maternity pajama pants a few weeks ago. It seemed like an indulgence at the time, but after weeks of wearing them, I've decided it was the best maternity purchase so far. 

Looking forward to:  I am planning on getting a pedicure tomorrow, since I can't really reach my feet anymore! I'm sure my toesies could really use the TLC. Then I have an OB appointment on Wednesday, and a really relaxing week at home otherwise. 

How Young Living is enriching my life this week:

We began using the Peace and Calming oil this week for bedtime. I diffuse 4 drops in the diffuser in Sean's room and he seems instantly relaxed and ready for bed. He usually tosses and turns for up to an hour to get himself fully asleep. This week it has not taken longer than a half hour. This is even while traveling and being in a new bed for two nights! If anyone knows Sean's sleep troubles, this is a huge improvement. The scent is a gentle, sweet blend of Ylang Ylang, Orange, Tangerine, Patchouli and Blue Tansy. I have known other Young Living moms who SWEAR by this oil. Check it out here: Peace and Calming. 

How would you feel about me doing weekly posts from now on? I know it's a tall order once the baby comes, but I feel like so much happens in a week that I'd like to try to do once a week. Let me know!

Xo, 

Kelsey