So it’s about time I got around to that pregnancy update, huh?
Things have been interesting, to say the least. I have been bleeding since I think 7 weeks? Maybe 9 weeks? It runs together to be honest with you. Recently I have even been losing count of what week I am on and if it wasn’t for the weekly e-mails from every pregnancy site on the internet…I wouldn’t know that I was even 26 weeks.
CAN YOU BELIEVE I AM 26 WEEKS?
Frankly, I can not. This means, at most, Holden will be arriving 12 weeks from today. TWELVE WEEKS PEOPLE. :breathes into a bag:
But like I said, things have been interesting. With the bleeding, insane heartburn {thank you Hiatal Hernia}, very bad iron levels…and now the contractions and borderline GD that has put me on a GD diet…I feel like the next 12 weeks could go either way. Either FLY BY HOW IS THIS ALREADY OVER?? or OH MY GOODNESS IS HE HERE YET??
I am on a modified bed rest, doing more than the doctor would like…but he is aware of the circumstances at hand and knows sometimes there just isn’t a choice. Holden has been handling the contractions well so far, and since I never dilate anyways…unless he starts having issues with them or they become timeable at 8 minutes apart…I will just live with them. I think we can all agree, it’s better that he waits until April 30th to arrive.
Oh, April 30th? That’s the date of my scheduled c-section. I will be 38 weeks 3 days and I just hope he stays that long. Too much going on for a surprise arrival a week early like Sophia.
The mansion uterus? Still mansion sized. And for some reason, the boy seems to want more room! What is it with boys? Always wanting more than they have???? Even for all the room he has {my ute is measuring 6 weeks ahead folks! He is measuring right on track} he still pushes out like it’s still not enough. That sweet cuddly momma’s boy I was hoping for…probably not so cuddly. Can’t hold him down I guess. At this point his movements aren’t painful, but I really don’t know how much room he expects.
I can not believe in 12 weeks I will have a son. I mean he’s my son now, but you know…the mom of a boy that is on the outside. Crazy. No matter how scary the future is, I am so excited to be his Momma.
So on to the bits and pieces…the picture and obligatory survey.
Mansion Uterus – 26 weeks
How Far Along: 26 weeks
Size of Baby: According to the e-mails he’s somewhere between 1.5-2.2 pounds and 13.6-14.8 inches. And apparently the size of an eggplant.
Maternity Clothes: Yes, oh yes. Although I am probably going to have to find some new pajama pants soon. The shape of the ute makes the waist of mine very uncomfortable to sleep in.
Weight Gain: Um, a lot. It caught up. All that eating and lack of morning sickness. Added to that I have already been swelling some. Oh and have I mentioned I may be an emotional eater. Just a rumor. But maybe.
Belly: Big. I mean you see it. Big. For just 26 weeks. BIG.
Stretch Marks: I am on the watch for new ones. So far none. But at this rate, I can’t imagine that to be true forever.
Sleep: Ha. Hardly. What a joke. With out help with Sophia at night, I am usually up once with her at night due to either a night terror {oh joy} a dropped paci {I don’t want to hear it} or one of the other hundred things that make her want to get up and play at 2 am. I can’t wait for the day she values sleep as much as I do. Add to that pregnancy insomnia and things are ugly around here.
Best Moment of the Week: After all the pregnancy issues that have been happening to my friends, I am grateful that my issues aren’t causing me multiple hospital visits, or a hospital stay. Also the tiny clothes for Holden that arrived from Carters…the ones with the tiny whales? SLAY MY HEART PARTS.
Movement: Thankfully pretty active. I can usually get him moving for my entertainment with some ice water, or an ice pack to the belly. But even aside from that, I can count on him to be active at 11 pm and again at 7 am. And randomly through out the day. He will also kick and push when Sophia cuddles up…I am taking that as him showing her affection and NOT a picture into my future with feuding siblings.
Symptoms: I don’t know what bigger symptom one would need other than the massive belly and moving baby. But I am already swelling {I just looked down at my feet, it’s early and they are swollen, this will not be good come 8 pm}. My heartburn is not at all controllable. And I am hungry. A lot.
Food Cravings: Fatty red meat, which I now have to cut out. But a juicy cheeseburger? A huge juicy steak? PUT THEM ON A PLATE IN FRONT OF ME NOW. Also, mango smoothies…mmmm or mango and strawberry smoothies. And chick-fil-a. Waffle fries? Yes, please. And brownies. {except don’t put them on a plate in front of me since I CAN’T EAT THEM WAH WAH WAH}
Gender: Boy-Holden
What I Miss: Currently? Not hurting somewhere all the time. And eating cheeseburgers and steak and brownies and waffle fries. But it’s not really a complaint…I am blessed. I know.
What I’m Looking Forward to: Seeing him. Jumping into our future, the three of us. Seeing Sophia with her little brother.
Nursery: Turns out, there won’t be a nursery. My grand idea’s will just be put on hold until the day he has his own room. He will be room sharing with me for probably a year.
Weekly Wisdom: This has nothing to do with my pregnancy exactly, but I urge you all to read this post and learn about Asher’s fight and educate yourself on GBS. It is not just some test that is no big deal, like the doctors tell us. I personally have learned this week that I know three people who have lost their child because of GBS, and while statistics say that isn’t possible…their loss is very real.
Milestones: I am ready to be in 3rd tri. Sort of. I mean there’s nothing exciting about 3rd tri except that it ends. And when it ends you have a baby. And 3rd tri is rather painful and uncomfortable. But it is means to an end. And that end will surely be handsome!
Emotions: All over the place. A roller coaster of epic proportions. Typical emotions of pregnancy, and having a baby. Typical emotions about having a toddler and a baby. Added to the emotions of becoming a single mother, starting over, trying to do it all….it’s a lot. Every day there’s a new emotion that rises to the surface. Being an already emotional pregnant woman…it’s been an emotional roller coaster.
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You are absolutely adorable!! I love the name Holden, too.
It cracks me up when you refer to your uterus as your “ute” – I live in SLC, and the University of Utah’s mascot is the Ute Indian. I don’t think I’ll ever hear it the same way again.
GO UTES!!! Hahaha.
You look SO cute. Every time I look in the mirror I think, “Hope this looks as good as Alena in a few months.”
12 weeks!!!
You look GORGEOUS!
You are beautiful!! Praying for your sweet family!
You are only two weeks ahead of me! Little Holden is going to be one blessed baby boy with the mama and older sister he has to take care of him.
U look amazing and beautiful! U r so strong Alena and Sophia and Holden are going to grow up seeing that strength and developing it themselves, ur babies have quite an amazing momma. Sending love and prayers *HUGS*
You are such a cute preggers!!! You truly are an inspiration! I am soo proud of how strong you are with all the obstacles you have had to overcome. Your children are truly blessed to have you as a momma! Keep up the great work!! ::hugs::
I don’t think your belly looks too big for 26 weeks at all! You look great girl! Hope you are doing ok… call us if you ever need a play date or anything.
You look great! And being a boy-mama is awesome, you’ll love it. I’m glad you’ve discovered that all those rumors about there being no cute boy-clothes is totally false- I think there are ADORABLE options for boys.
I hope he stays put until his scheduled arrival!
adorable! i was the same with my son. my daughter, not so much. april 30th will be here before you know it!
My goodness. I’d take that ass now please.
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