35 weeks - and an announcement!

Have you started to show yet? Oh yeah! I have entered the time in my pregnancy where EVERY stranger needs to have a question or comment about how pregnant I am 😒

Total weight gain/loss: I have an appointment on Wednesday, but I would guess I'm close to 30lbs gained now. 

Food cravings: Watermelon! It could be the heat or the fact that they're on every store front,  but I go through a whole watermelon over the course of a couple of days (with the help of Sean of course 😀

Anything making you queasy or sick: Luckily, no!

Miss Anything? Always wine 😅 I was just telling Erin that I miss being able to end my day with a cool glass of bubbles on the patio. 

Mood: Pretty good! I have been noticing I feel more laid back this time around. Obviously life still gets stressful and I can fly off the handle, but I think I've been pretty even-keeled. 

Sleep: not great. I wake up 4-5 times a night to adjust or get comfortable. It doesn't help that it's so hot in our room so getting comfortable is a challenge. 

Best moment this week: Setting up the baby swing and bassinet. It's starting to feel more 'real' and we realized how quickly time is passing this time around. 

Annoyances: Braxton Hicks contractions 😟 If you don't know what they are, they're basically 'practice' contractions, getting your body ready for labor. But in reality, they are super uncomfortable, tightening your whole tummy, and feel like you've just done 100 crunches. If I try to do too much in a day, my body tells me to slow down with a bunch of these contractions. Usually sitting and having some cold water has been helping. When they get really uncomfortable, I've resorted to a hot shower or bath. 

Maternity clothes? Yes! I've felt pretty limited to what I can wear with the heat, but I guess I don't have much longer to worry about it!

Looking forward to:  I have a dentist appointment this week (yes, I actually love going to the dentist!), an OB check, and a nice relaxing week otherwise!

Without further ado, the good news! I am officially a distributor for Young Living Essential Oils! 

I have been using essential oils for years, and they have been especially helpful since having Sean. We use them when we are sick, to ease stress, and to help Sean sleep. I've learned other ways that they can be beneficial, even to keep my skin clear while pregnant. Let me know if you have any questions about the business or about essential oils! They really are life changing 💗.  I'll update the blog with ways that I have been using EOs, and how they have improved our daily lives. Check out the products at www.youngliving.com! If you want to order anything, my member number is 12483649.

Xo, 

Kelsey 

29 weeks! Third Trimester :D

Have you started to show yet? Yep. I definitely look pregnant now 😅

Total weight gain/loss: Not sure. I have my OB appointment later today so I will know then. I would guess upward of 20lbs now.

Food cravings: Always carbs. I nearly failed my glucose test last week, so I am supposed to keep away from carbs and refined sugars as much as possible. Anyone who knows me, knows this is not a simple task. I've made a conscious effort to eat as many fruits as possible whenever I'm craving sweets or carbs.  I am struggling but it's worth having a healthy pregnancy for another 10.5 weeks. (!!!)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope! Luckily this isn't an issue for me this time around. 

Miss Anything? Being able to do as much as I usually do in a day, without getting really sore or burnt out. If I try to do my normal level of activity in a day, I feel it at 8pm and the next morning. Thank goodness for heating pads!

Mood: Good! We had a really nice Father's day with the Stanton parents, so I'm still feeling good about that. We got a new fence put up in the backyard and had absolutely perfect weather all weekend. 

Sleep: It's better. I'm still waking up around 4 to pee, and am still tired when I wake up around 6. I've been making an effort to fall asleep before 11 though, so I'm not SO exhausted. 

Best moment this week: Getting a new laptop! My old one  was starting to separate in the corners, and certain components stopped working. It was time, for sure. 

Annoyances: Still my allergies. But I found that Zyrtec works better than Claritin, so I've been getting some relief.

Maternity clothes? Definitely. I just picked up some new shorts from Target, because of the hot weather we've been having.  

Looking forward to:  Nothing really at the moment! We have a few weeks with nothing planned, which is kind of nice. We're always so busy, so a little downtime is good 😀

27-28 weeks!

Have you started to show yet? Definitely. Feeling like I am starting to get bigger by the day!

Total weight gain/loss: 18lbs at my doctor appointment last week. I'm hoping to keep the weight off this next trimester, but I know this is when bodies start to pack it on. So just going to try and be as healthy as I can. 

Food cravings: Nothing in particular. I am craving sweets like crazy, so I'm trying to have fruit instead of cookies 😅

Anything making you queasy or sick: My glucose test! I had it yesterday, and it really messes with your appetite and mood for the day. That much sugar at 8am does not feel great!

Miss Anything? Sleeping well. I have been waking at least 3 times a night to pee or shift myself or get comfortable. 

Mood: Annoyed! My allergies are absolutely KILLING me. I can't seem to find relief. I got the green light from my OB to take some Claritin, so we shall see how that helps. 

Sleep: I am falling asleep fine, I'm just waking up 2-3 times each night. I pulled out the pregnancy pillow, because I kept rolling onto my back when I'm supposed to sleep on my side. 

Best moment this week: Managed to take Freyja and Sean on a walk together! Freyja is getting SO much better at walking, and I just needed to try it with Sean in the stroller. She actually did pretty well!  

Annoyances: My allergies 😒

Maternity clothes? Yes! It's pretty much all I wear. I can still wear some pre-maternity tee shirts, as long as they are on the longer side.

Looking forward to: The in-laws are coming to visit this weekend, and are going to help us fix the fence falling down between our yard and our neighbor's. It is supposed to rain but hopefully it won't be too bad when we all need to be outside!

22-23 weeks!

Sorry I skipped the last few weeks 😥. We have had a lot going on in our lives. I'll try to stay more consistent moving forward!    

Have you started to show yet? Yes! I have had some strangers ask me when I'm due, which I think is always pretty brave 😅

Total weight gain/loss: 12lbs at my appointment on 5/2. Seems like a lot, but still much better than with Sean. My goal is less than 30lbs, so we will see how I do. 

Food cravings: Cheese. I can't get enough. My favorite right now is really aged gouda. You know, the ones that are almost 'crunchy'? Mmmmm. 😋

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, but I have been getting heartburn like crazy. I can't figure out what is causing it. I get it the worst when I'm hungry.

Miss Anything? Going an hour without peeing! It's constant.  Going on a bunch of errands means knowing where the restroom is at all times! 

Mood: Good, calm. Having a 3 year old definitely makes things a little more stressful, but I'm feeling pretty great.

Sleep: I've been experiencing a little bit of insomnia. I fall asleep on the couch at 9, go to bed at 10 and can't fall back to sleep until midnight. It's so frustrating! Or, if I wake up in the middle of the night for some reason, it takes me quite a while to get back to sleep. 

Best moment this week: Not baby related, but we got our summer veggies planted! I enjoy gardening so much. 

Annoyances: I'm having restless legs again 😒. I experienced this with Sean, but I don't remember it being until much later in the pregnancy. 

Maternity clothes? Definitely. With the nice weather that is beginning to start, I've been able to wear my cute spring/summer maternity clothes. 

Gender Predictions: The ultrasound confirmed - it's a BOY! We are so excited for Sean to have a baby brother. 

Looking forward to: We are going down to Napa to visit next week. We have tickets for the Giants game on Saturday, and Sean will stay home with Emily and Patrick. It will be so great to see everyone and spend some time with family 💗.

16-17 weeks!

Have you started to show yet? Definitely, starting to pop out.

Total weight gain/loss: 7lbs by my scale. I won't get weighed officially until my next appointment. 

Food cravings: Sweets! Anything chocolate and sugary.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing, luckily! I have been able to tolerate red meat this time around which is awesome. 

Miss Anything? Doing strenuous activity. I've been doing some gardening with the nice weather, and I have to really listen to my body. I overdid it last weekend and was SO sore!

Mood: I've had a few emotional outbursts this week. But sleep helps keep me more 'myself'. 

Sleep: Pretty good! Sean actually slept in this morning and it was glorious. First time sleeping in until 8am in a LONG time. 

Best moment this week: I feel baby about 3-4 times a day, usually after eating. He/she is getting strong and I'm hoping Erin gets to feel an outside kick soon!

Annoyances: I do wish I could wear maternity leggings without them falling down! My belly isn't big enough to hold up maternity leggings, but it's too big to wear my normal leggings.

Maternity clothes? Yes! Some of my maternity clothes are still too big but are more comfy than pre-pregnancy clothes.

Gender Predictions: Still thinking boy. Although a girl would be so much fun!

Looking forward to: Well, not really looking forward to it. But we are potty training Sean next weekend. I could be crazy but I have a 3 day weekend, so might as well try to get it done!

14-15 Weeks!

Welcome back to my blog!

 It's been a long time since I've posted, but I want to chronicle this pregnancy like I did Sean's. Let me know if you have any suggestions for topics to add to these posts! 

Have you started to show yet? A little bit! It's happening a lot faster this time around. 

Total weight gain/loss: I'm at 6lbs right now. Trying not to gain as much as I did with Sean. 

Food cravings: Pineapple, anything salty and brie with salami!

Anything making you queasy or sick: It varies. I haven't had aversions yet, but if something sounds really gross, I can't handle thinking about eating it. For example, someone mentioned shrimp, and I had to leave the room!

Miss Anything? Wine!

Mood: Pretty level! I'm still pretty tired, but not nearly as bad as a week or two ago. 

Sleep: As good as I can expect while juggling a full time job, a toddler and a husband, as well as a new puppy!

Best moment this week: Felt a pretty significant kick last night! Baby is starting to get stronger 😄

Annoyances: Already having back pain and sciatic nerve pain. Starting to get my stretches in so it doesn't get worse!

Maternity clothes? Embracing the full panel jean 😅. So comfy and I don't have to deal with a button. 

Movement: Mostly small flutters, but I've been feeling some stronger movement randomly. 

Gender Predictions: We both think it's another boy, since this pregnancy is so similar so far to Sean's. 

Looking forward to: St. Patty's Day this Friday! 

My baby is TWO!

So it's official, I have a TWO YEAR OLD! I'm a few days late, but life is a little hectic these days. I really want to pick the blog back up again, now that Sean is a busy little man.

My TWO YEAR OLD!

I feel like he's been two for a while, but he has started developing so much in different ways.

To start, here are his favorites:
- Color: Blue
- Toys: His VTech laptop, Melissa and Doug barn, B. Toys play phone, pretty much anything musical, and his Tigey lovie.
- Show: Daniel Tiger and Mother Goose Club
- Movie: Still yet to sit through a movie yet :D
- Animal: Kitties
- Food: Any fruit, pb&j sammies, quesadillas, eggs, Dr. Praegers veggie patties.
- Place: Outside!
- Phrase: 'No Monkeys Jumping on the BED!'

Height/Weight:  He is 28lbs 14oz (62%) and 36.25" (84%) tall - my little string bean! His head is 20 inches around (!!!) which is the 94th%.

Other growth/actions: He has all but his 2 year molars now. We are working on them on and off (some days are fine and some are full of drool and tantrums). He wears all 2T clothing and size 7 shoe! He finally has some hair, and had his first haircut a month ago. We just cut off his 'mullet' but I think we're ready for an all-over haircut now. 

Routine: He has been waking up early lately, around 5:45am. It's been tough! I blame his big boy bed being a new, weird place. I let him watch cartoons in bed while I get ready, or he usually decides he wants to go play with his toys. 

He goes to daycare around 7:45am, and then I head to work. He LOVES daycare! Lots of playing, dancing and fun with friends. He takes a 2 hour nap from 12:30-2:30pm.

I go get him after work at 4:45pm. Dinner is at 5:15pm (ish) and then we play with toys or head outside after! Anything to burn that two year old energy before bed. 

Bath is at 7:35pm, and in bed at 8. We started doing a later bedtime because he has been waking so early. Also, with the big boy bed, he's been struggling with falling asleep when I do bedtime. So we wait for daddy to get home around 7:45 to do bedtime. Daddy has the bedtime magic touch.

BIG BOY BED!

Eating/Feeding: He eats three meals a day, with snacks all day as well. He is a hungry boy, and relatively great eater! He does get picky sometimes but it's not bad for a toddler. 

We stopped nursing around mid October, when I went to work away from home. It was a tough process but it was time :). He still doesn't drink other milk, but gets his calcium in other foods.

Milestones: 

His vocabulary has BLOWN UP. He says sentences, sings songs, and is quite the chatterbox! He just sang his first song about 2 months ago and  now has memorized upward of 10 songs. It is so fun to sing and act out nursery rhymes together! We are discovering that he has quite the photographic memory as well - he memorizes songs and shows like nobody's business.

He knows his ABCs, numbers up to 20, some colors, and phonetics for the letters. I think we will have an early reader!

Physically he is very active. He can kick the ball, do somersaults, throw a ball pretty well, hop down the hallway, dance and is a great player. Once figuring out he could climb out of his crib, we had to change to the toddler bed. 

He is becoming a more independent player as well. It's nice when it's warm out, because he can play outside and I can be inside keeping an eye out for him while doing housework. 

He had his first ear infection 2 weeks ago, and it made for a very fussy toddler. Lots of tantrums and misbehavior. Poor baby. After 10 days of antibiotics, he is my happy go lucky little man again. Thank goodness! 

Let this be my vow to begin blogging again. Since we don't spend all day together anymore, I won't have as much to update. But so much changes over the course of a month now! 

Xoxo,

Kelsey