journal weeks twenty nine through thirty two

wk. 29: My sleep continues to be pretty good. Not too many contractions this week, thankfully. And baby boy likes to "move it, move it." We are even more thrilled to meet our little boy with the arrival of our new nephew this week!

wk. 30: My belly feels HUGE! Since the weather is changing rapidly here, and I didn't think I'd really need "summer" clothing with our location, I've had to search out some short sleeves and shorts for a prego belly. :) A bit of (unnecessary) nesting as I pulled out all the cloth diapers and got the inserts in. :) And I just discovered that this baby gets hiccups, A LOT! I thought it was just repetitive movement, but I realized that it's too rhythmic to be just "happening." Read it means baby as good lungs. :)
Baby boy, you're getting so big these days. Weighing in around three whole pounds!! And you're somewhere around 15" long...big brother was only 20.5". Think you'll grow as tall as he is? And I hope those little cravings for cinnamon rolls don't mean you're going to be a sweet tooth. 

wk. 31: Oh allergies, you have nothing to do with pregnancy (I guess besides limiting the meds I can take), but 'you're killing me smalls!' Some nesting going on this week: Taking stock of what baby clothing we have.

wk. 32: It feels weird to finally have a true craving(s) - sweets! Still love the cinnamon rolls. I think I could eat them at least twice a day, and we don't have near enough chocolate in this house. The only option, which is probably good, is chocolate chips. Bad news bears: found out that some blood work came back that I was low in iron. I need to switch out those sweets for iron-rich foods. And Braxton Hicks are back in full swing. But I've had some wonderful nights of sleep!!

Waterfront

I'm so thankful to live so close to Lake Michigan. While we are getting cooler breezes this time of year off the lake, it sure is nice to have such beautiful scenery practically outside your backdoor. And the warmer weather has enabled us to be by it sooner. :)

*Shot of the fog over downtown

*Trying out the balance bike now that he's tall enough

 

*The guys spotted a helicopter or as Tim says, "hoper-lbober-lbober-lbober-lboberr"

Kids say the dardest things

Timothy has been quite the funny one lately. Whether it's intentional or not, he sure does keep us laughing. Here are some things which may or may not be funny to you but are to us:

*Calling himself, "Mr. Timothy"
*"Honey" in a questioned voice to mom or dad
*Can come before or after naps, "Tim's not tired in bed."
*"No no out brother" or "Wait till May" (both taught by mama)
*"Tim's so funny"
*Ask him to tell you his joke; this is the response, "Oh, PASTA! MILK! hahaha"

Ice Cream!

The warm weather has brought much enjoyment of ice cream! 

Belly from twenty five to thirty weeks

Faces of Timothy

So thankful for another warm winter day! 

journal weeks twenty five through twenty eight

wk. 25: Had some really bad nights of sleep, one night was fill with excruciating pain between my ribs (doc said maybe ligaments stretching). And the end of the week my belly feels stretched to the max. In all honesty, it's been a rough week. I feel like the stretching is almost too much to bare.
Baby Boy: Thank you for moving more around my whole belly and not just the lower belly. You are one active boy! I know there's not a lot of room for you, and you are sure to make it known. :) Read that you are almost 2lbs! Wow! Love you little boy! 

wk. 26: A much, much better week. Had a great conversation with a close friend who has had some of the same struggles during her pregnancy - so refreshing to have someone who understands.
Baby Boy: Many times you are referred to as "Brother" since Timothy loves to "hold, hold" you and watch you "jump."


wk. 27: To make a long story short, after a couple weeks of daily braxton hicks and cramping on Thursday, I went in for a check. Everything is fine, and the one reassuring thing I've always had is little buddy is so so active. He's always letting me know that he's having a party without me. :) The week finished out much much better (besides a lingering cold) and little to no braxton hicks. :)

wk. 28: Welcome to the third trimester! And this week has welcomed three great nights of sleep. What a precious commodity.
Baby Boy: I wish I had more room for you. My belly seems stretched to the MAX, and you like to push, push, push everywhere. Soon you'll have all the room you could want! (But not too soon, okay?)