Married for 4 years

Another year of wedded bliss under our belts, which now totals 4 years! I can't believe how lucky I am to have this wonderful man in my life. 


It all started on Feb 21, 2003 when I went to meet a friend for a movie & to play some pool. Little did I know that night would lead to a wonderful relationship with this person & he would become my best friend. It was then on Jan 1, 2008 that he proposed & we were married March 21, 2009! 4 years later, we are thriving & living such a beautiful life. Never in my wildest dreams did I think life could be this good. He has made all my dreams come true. My dream wedding, my dream honeymoon, my dream of pets (Maggie & Bailey), my dream of children (Madison & baby to be), my dream to stay home with my children to raise them & my dream home that we built together this past year. He is my biggest supporter in everything & the best partner in life one could ask for. I can honestly say, I fall more in love with this husband of mine every day & I can't wait to see what each day brings with him in my life. 

Week 35

So a little over a week ago, I had to go into L&D for monitoring. This little one gave us a scare. She decided that she wasn't going to move during the time she is normally throwing a party. That was coupled with some cramping & what I thought was a little bit of leaking. Turns out baby girl was fine. The cramping was nothing as the monitor never registered a contraction. The leak was not a leak at all.

I have had what seems to be just BH contractions on a more daily basis since then. I must say I'm ecstatic with this as it means my body is getting ready for labor - something it didn't seem to do when I was pregnant with Madison, so maybe I won't need to get pitocin this time around.

Monday I had my 2 week appt. Nothing new to report there. BP is great, baby girl is doing wonderful & so am I. I go back on April 1st for my next appt & will have the Group B strep test done & my first check! Can't wait to find out if I've done any progressing!

I have also resigned myself to the fact that baby's room will not be done before she comes as the bedroom in the basement is not complete & doesn't look like it will be before she gets here. Since I have made this decision in my head & formed a plan on how to deal with it while we have guests, I feel a lot less stressed about the whole thing.& I am ok with it not being done.

I have pretty much everything ready for baby girl to come minus having my hospital bag packed (which I'm working on slowly). I also now need the glider moved into our room & some baby supplies stocked in our room for nights especially when we have guests. Other than that I'm making a few meals to put in the freezer for after baby girl is here.

The other thing we are trying to do is switch Dan's life insurance policy & possibly up his coverage due to our life changes in the last year 1/2 to 2 years. Dan's job change, our new home & now this baby girl. So I'm in the middle of researching costs, types & coverage on life insurance for him. I saw our insurance agent today to go over some of our questions & to cover what types & what we need. Now its my turn to explain it to Dan & for us to take it in & determine if what we need is really being reflected or if we need to lower or raise what the agent & I talked about what we need for coverage. There is so much I don't think we considered our first time around on doing insurance, that we probably should have. I could go on about this topic, but I won't, at least not now.

How far along? 34 weeks 3 days

Total weight gain: 121 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, since about 7 weeks

Stretch marks? I think my stretch marks have stretch marks

Linea Nigra:  Still Not yet (never had one with Madison, so...)

Sleep: Not much. Insomnia is back.

Times you Potty a Night: 2 + times a night

Best moment of the week: Hearing baby girl's heartbeat

Miss anything?  Not really

Movement: Yes, I'm getting kicked & punched daily. Hubby is finally able to feel the movement of this baby girl & now pokes & prods at her when she does kick him.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not at all.

Cravings: Mexican Food!

Gender prediction:  Doesn't matter anymore because its a girl
Gender: GIRL

Labor signs:  Just the daily BH contractions is all.

Symptoms:  The bump in front, some sore boobs, & pregnancy insomnia & being uncomfortable

Aches & Pains:  A sore lower back from carrying the bump & a sciatic nerve pain, the hip & pelvic pain & the pain of a baby head bouncing off my cervix all day long!

Belly button in or out? Still in, but seems like it might just pop out soon.

Wedding rings on or off? Off. Sadness.

Happy or moody most of the time? Uncomfortable

Looking forward to:  Saturday for my prenatal massage, manicure & pedicure! Nice relaxing day!

Week 33

Sunday night I had some contractions. I assumed just the normal BH ones which usually go away pretty quick. Well, after 20 mins & they were still happening I got up to get some water because that usually makes them go away. 20 ish minutes later they seem to be getting a little more intense, so I went to take a warm shower since I had been sitting/laying through them & that wasn't stopping them. About 10-15 minutes into my warm shower they stopped totally. So no big deal.

Monday I had my appt with my OB. I told her about the night before & she confirmed that what I was feeling were contractions, but just practice ones as I got them to stop with a change of activity. She said they will be more common as my pregnancy progresses because the body tires easier. She seems very optimistic that since I didn't really have them with Madison & only went 2 days late, that I very well will not make my due date. Not that anything is 100% in that, but it seems like my body is getting ready sooner this time around, so it seems possible. My OB, then gave me the talk about contraction timing & when to go to the hospital. Of course if its before 36 weeks they will attempt to stop labor, so I have under 3 weeks until that point. I don't want it to happen before she is considered full term, but I'd take 38 or 39 weeks! I go back now in 2 weeks!

How far along? 32 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain: 19 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, since about 7 weeks

Stretch marks? On the stomach

Linea Nigra:  Still Not yet (never had one with Madison, so...)

Sleep: Not much. Insomnia is back.

Times you Potty a Night: 2 + times a night

Best moment of the week: Hearing baby girl's heartbeat

Miss anything?  Not really

Movement: Yes, I'm getting kicked & punched daily. Hubby is finally able to feel the movement of this baby girl & now pokes & prods at her when she does kick him.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not at all.

Cravings: Mexican Food!

Gender prediction:  Doesn't matter anymore because its a girl
Gender: GIRL

Labor signs:  Had an hour or so worth of contractions Sunday night, but got them to go away with a warm shower.

Symptoms:  The bump in front, some sore boobs, & pregnancy insomnia & being uncomfortable

Aches & Pains:  A sore lower back from carrying the bump & a sciatic nerve pain & the pain of a baby head bouncing off my cervix all day long!

Belly button in or out? In (never popped out with Madison, so I'm curious if it will stay that way)

Wedding rings on or off? Off. Sadness.

Happy or moody most of the time? Uncomfortable

Looking forward to: Finishing off all the things that need to be done before she gets here. Oh & my massage, pedicure & manicure, but those are still a couple weeks off.

58 Days!

I'm having a little freak out moment today. Since today is the beginning of March, its dawned on me that I while have a new little baby in my arms next month! I have 58 days until my due date. We are really getting down to the wire now.

I don't feel ready. Yes, we just got the bassinet & swing set up & I've been working on getting the small things we need still plus getting all the bottles washed & ready. So we are ready in that regard, but I'm still freaking out.

My fears seem to be getting the worst of me today. I'm wondering if I'm ready for 2 kids. If I've prepared Madison enough for a sibling. If I can handle 2 children & 2 dogs by myself during the day. Can my marriage really survive another child. Do I have the energy to do this. Do I have enough room in my heart for both of my girls. Will Madison love her new sister. The fears go on & on.

I know it will all work out. We will have some ups & downs throughout our journey, but we will make it. I know it. I'm just taking a day to let it all out & then maybe I can focus on the things we need to do.

Week 31

It has been an interesting week or 2. Last week Madison had a GI bug, so we had her first throw up going on. Poor baby girl. It freaked her out so bad it wasn't funny. It made Valentine's Day kind of lame because she was still sick & Mommy & Daddy were over tired because she chose to be sick in the middle of the night 2 nights in a row.

Just when I thought we were all done with the GI bug, I got it on Sunday. My first time with more than a cold while pregnant. It was a little scary to think I could have dehydrated with that bug. Thankfully it didn't last too long for me. I was pretty much done in less than 24 hours. The hubby sent me to bed & stepped up taking care of Madison, who didn't go easy on him at all.

Monday, I got a call from my OB's office saying that I failed the 1 hour glucose test & had to go in & take the 3 hour. Well, I did that today, so now we are just awaiting the results to find out if they are going to tell me if I passed or if I failed & need a new diet. I really hope I passed, but part of me wants to fail so my insurance has to pay for me to see a nutritionist, although I want my chocolate & bread! So torn! Really though I don't want to be told I have gestational diabetes.

How far along? 30 weeks 3 days

Total weight gain: 16 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, since about 7 weeks

Stretch marks? On the stomach

Linea Nigra:  Still Not yet (never had one with Madison, so...)

Sleep: Not much. Insomnia is back.

Times you Potty a Night: 2 + times a night

Best moment of the week: Snuggling on the couch with my hubby & Madison

Miss anything?  Not really

Movement: Yes, I'm getting kicked & punched daily. Hubby is finally able to feel the movement of this baby girl & now pokes & prods at her when she does kick him.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not at all.

Cravings: Mexican Food!

Gender prediction:  Doesn't matter anymore because its a girl
Gender: GIRL

Labor signs:  No. Just some Braxton Hicks every now & again

Symptoms:  The bump in front, some sore boobs, & pregnancy insomnia & being uncomfortable

Aches & Pains:  A sore lower back from carrying the bump & a sciatic nerve pain

Belly button in or out? In (never popped out with Madison, so I'm curious if it will stay that way)

Wedding rings on or off? Off. Sadness.

Happy or moody most of the time? Uncomfortable & more moody than happy lately (might have something to do with a toddler acting out)

Looking forward to: Finishing off all the things that need to be done before she gets here. Oh & my massage, pedicure & manicure, but those aren't until the end of March!

I passed! I rocked the 3 hour glucose test. Not one of my 4 blood draws were elevated! Take that Gestational Diabetes! My poor arms look like hell from all the blood draws. 

Week 29

Last week was fun with making my last visit (unless I can con my husband into going some weekend) to my parents before this little girl shows her face.

I got to see a friend who had moved across country, but recently moved back along with her 2 girls. We took the kids to Jump Zone (a bounce house place). It took an hour before we were able to get Madison into a bounce house without freaking out & then we couldn't get her out of them!

Madison & I made a trip up to WI to see my bff & her family to exchange Christmas presents for the kids as her son was sick over our Christmas trip! Of course I forgot to bring the presents! Stupid pregnancy brain, but I did ship them to her. They should be arriving today. It was nice to be able to see her, her son, & her parents. They are family to me as we have known each other from 22 + years!

Obviously we spent time with my parents too. Not as much as we would normally as they are doing a lot of work on their house in preparation to sell it.

As excited as I am about this new baby girl, I am also sad that I will more than likely not see a lot of my friends & family until after this little one is born since they are 4 hours away.

How far along? 28 weeks 4 day

Total weight gain: 16 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, since about 7 weeks

Stretch marks? On the stomach

Linea Nigra:  Still Not yet (never had one with Madison, so...)

Sleep: Not much. Insomnia is back.

Times you Potty a Night: 2 + times a night

Best moment of the week: Having Madison behave so well that we got to watch a movie before bedtime & snuggle! Also, putting together my double stroller!

Miss anything?  Not really

Movement: Yes, I'm getting kicked & punched daily. Hubby is finally able to feel the movement of this baby girl & now pokes & prods at her when she does kick him.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not at all.

Cravings: Mexican Food!

Gender prediction:  Doesn't matter anymore because its a girl
Gender: GIRL

Labor signs:  No. Just some Braxton Hicks every now & again

Symptoms:  The bump in front, some sore boobs, & pregnancy insomnia & being uncomfortable

Aches & Pains:  A sore lower back from carrying the bump & a sciatic nerve pain

Belly button in or out? In (never popped out with Madison, so I'm curious if it will stay that way)

Wedding rings on or off? Had to remove them yesterday. They were way too tight. I'm so sad!

Happy or moody most of the time? Uncomfortable & more moody than happy lately (might have something to do with a toddler acting out)

Looking forward to: Finishing off all the things that need to be done before she gets here. Oh & my massage, pedicure & manicure, but those aren't until the end of March!

Week 27

Well, things were a little up in the air last Friday after my OB appointment. First let me say baby girl & I are fine. I had some really bad pains in the upper right quadrant (right below the boobs) while I was waiting in the exam room for the Dr. It was so bad it had me in tears & I was nauseous. I was sent for a gall bladder ultrasound that afternoon because the thought was that I had something wrong with my gall bladder & that was what was causing my pain. I found out last night the my gall bladder, liver & pancreas are all normal. I do have a normal abnormality in my gall bladder - it folds over itself. This however would not be the cause of my pain. It is now thought that baby was just in a position that was causing a lot of pressure in that area. She did up my dosage of my reflux medicine because my reflux has been bad & that too could be a cause of my issue.

How far along? 26 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain: 15 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, since about 7 weeks

Stretch marks? On the stomach

Linea Nigra:  Still Not yet (never had one with Madison, so...)

Sleep: Not much on my own lately. Naps have become my friend

Times you Potty a Night: 2 times a night

Best moment of the week: Getting Saturday morning off of mommy duty & being able to get stuff done without a toddler in tow.

Miss anything?  Not really

Movement: Yes, I'm getting kicked & punched daily. Hubby is finally able to feel the movement of this baby girl & now pokes & prods at her when she does kick him.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not at all.

Cravings: Hooters wings!

Gender prediction:  Doesn't matter anymore because its a girl
Gender: GIRL

Labor signs:  No. Just some Braxton Hicks every now & again

Symptoms:  The bump in front, some sore boobs, & pregnancy insomnia & being uncomfortable

Aches & Pains:  A sore lower back from carrying the bump & a sciatic nerve pain

Belly button in or out? In (never popped out with Madison, so I'm curious if it will stay that way)

Wedding rings on or off? So far on, but I think in another week they will be off as they are tight.

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy, uncomfortable & way excited that I have about 3 months left.

Looking forward to: Going to see family & friends for one last visit before I cannot do it again.