28 week Pregnancy Update..

Well, Hello 3rd trimester! Saturday I turned 28 weeks, like where has the time gone? Seems like I just announce this pregnancy and here I am in the home stretch. Today I went in for the glucose test. I chose the orange drink for the glucose test and it was way better than I remember. I get my results on Monday, fingers crossed I passed! I can't imagine not being able to indulge during the holidays.

Its also time for me to register at the hospital. So next weekend I plan to tour the women's center and register. I also saw my doctor today and my belly is measuring right at 28wks, baby's heartbeat is in the 150s and she was kicking the doppler during the examine! I now see the doctor every 2 weeks but will continue to do these updates every month unless I have some news to share.

Anyway,  my belly is definitely getting bigger as you can see in the picture below.

How far along:  28 weeks and 4 day

Baby is the size of a: large eggplant about 14 1\2 inches and a little over 2lbs. 

Total weight gain:  18lbs

Maternity clothes: ..Its still pretty warm here so I'm still living in maxi dresses, skirts and leggings but I've worn my mat. jeans a couple time.

Stretch marks:.. Still no new ones. I've started using Trader Joe's organic coconut oil which has help soothe the itching.

Cravings: Chinese food, dried mango and dried pineapple.

Symptoms:..OMG heartburn has been really bad. My friends suggest tums and I think I might have to invest in some. I sure hope the wivestale is true and Ms. A comes out with a head full of hair..

Labor signs:..Thankfully none yet! 

Looking forward to... Visiting family for Thanksgiving and having my baby sprinkle!

Maya

Halfway Mark..

Well, I can't believe I'm halfway through the pregnancy already. Last Saturday I turned 22 weeks and so far this pregnancy has been going smoothly. My morning sickness eased up at 16/17 weeks and I've started to gain back the weight I lost. 

Check out the bump action! 

How far along: 22. 5 weeks

Baby is the size of a : Spaghetti Squash (8 in) and 1 pound

Total weight gain: about 9 or 12 pounds-ish.. 

Maternity clothes:...Not yet! Its still rather hot here in SC ao maxi dresses, skirts and leggings have saved me so far but I did purchases 2 pairs of maternity jeans for the fall/winter. 

Stretch Marks:..no new ones but this reminds me that I need to purchase some more Shea butter.

Best moment of the week: My husband being able to feel Baby A move. He was deployed during my pregnancy with Ms. J.  So,  it is an amazing feeling to have him here to experience everything he missed. 

Cravings:... Pizza and sweets. I'm not a huge fan of chocolate but I could eat chocolate anything right now! I was the same way with eldest DD.

Belly button in or out:.. Its been working its way out since 16weeks!

Symptoms:..I've been experiencing some hip pains but only on my left side. Also dealing with headaches every now and then.

Labor signs:...thankfully not yet! Little mama can bake a lot longer..

Looking forward to...getting started on the nursery. The girls will be sharing a room and luckily I don't have to do too much!

Maya

Longtime No See!!

Hi guys!! I know its been a long time since I posted. I mean really, who neglects their blog like this?? I guess me! Anyway, life has been moving right along so the best way to update you is through pictures...

~In July Jayda and I celebrated our birthdays!!

I turned 29 and Jayda turned 2!!~

~ I entered the second trimester of pregnancy in August and we found out we are having another GIRL! ~

~Doesn't Jayda seem excited about her little sister??!!~

~I also decided it was time to join a Mom's Group and so far so good. ~

Well guys, that about sums up what's been going on in my life these past months. I plan to get back into the swing of things and will try to post more often. I guess I do need to post a pregnancy update! So look out for that.


Maya

I'm Back!!

Miss me?? I know, I haven't posted in a while but a lot has been going on.  In my last TTC Update post I spoke about getting my hormone levels tested. Well I got the test results back and guess what??!!

I'm pregnant again!!

We are super excited but very cautious.  I've had some more hormone labs drawn and everything is progressing nicely. I  also had an ultrasound after Memorial day and I saw a beautiful baby with a heartbeat.

My estimated due date is January 17, 2015.  I've only told my mom, sister and y'all but I plan to find a cute way to tell the rest of the family at 12 weeks.

Today I'm 9 weeks and 3 days.  I started experiencing all day nausea around 6 weeks and it hasn't let up yet. Other then the nausea I feel really good. I have another appointment next month and will update y'all then.

I really can't believe how quickly everything happened and I can't wait to share this experience with you!

Talk to y'all tomorrow! I actually have a new Mani to post!
XOXO

Maya