Mommy Monday {30 weeks}

We are still in the depths of moving into our new house, but we are FINALLY completely moved out of our rental {which happened to be my Grandpa's house, conveniently}. I finally started to put some of our pictures/wall art up this weekend and we put all of our furniture on our screened in porch. I'm starting to feel like this is our home and it feels good!

Because of all of this unpacking/art hanging/moving, I've been definitely pushing myself way too hard. I'm having more and more Braxton Hicks Contractions and I really need to start listening to my body. Hopefully I can rest this week and some of this weekend and not feel so much pressure to unpack. Here's hoping!

How far along?  30 weeks, 4 days

Total weight gain/measurements: Well, I'm up 24 lbs now. I'm trying to just eat what I want, within reason, because this is likely my last pregnancy and I just want to live. I do eat healthy, but can indulge in the daily ice cream treat with the best of them. 

Maternity clothes: We have hit the 70's here so I am so excited to be wearing my dresses again! They are so comfy! 

Stretch marks: None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in Burt's Bee's Mama Bee. I have added The Honest Co. Belly Balm and just love the smell of it. I'm currently using both of these to make sure my belly is nice and moisturized. 

Sleep: Tossing and turning is my life. And let me tell you that tossing and turning is just not as easy with a big ole belly. 

Exercise: Beachbody On Demand is still my go to workout. I swear I'm going to start doing my exercises this weekend again. I just feel so much better after I have done them! I have been going to my Prenatal Yoga every week, though!

Best moment this week: Finally starting to hang pictures/wall art in the house! 

Miss anything? Exercising! I've got to get back in the swing of things. 

Movement:  She's moving and shaking all the time!

Food cravings: Watermelon and Smoothies!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Bell Peppers and Celery!

Gender: Girl #2!

Labor signs: No and let's keep it that way!

Belly button in or out? In, but sneaking it's way out. It's out sometimes depending on where baby is located in my belly. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: I've been in better spirits now that we have officially finished our move!   

Looking forward to:  Lennon's Birthday party {even though it's starting to stress me out a bit}!

Lennon wanted to get in on the picture fun today too!

Until next time! 

Mommy Monday {29 Weeks}

I am back! After a long 2 weeks of no internet, we are finally back in the 21st century! We are all moved in {not settled, by any means} our new house and are all getting over colds/sinus infections. It's been a long 3 weeks. Throw in a 2 day long BLIZZARD that brought us at least a foot of snow in APRIL and it's just been crazy around here. 

We also finished up state testing at school so I am feeling a lot less stressed. Only 6.5 weeks left of school and I am free until November {I get to take my maternity leave at the beginning of the school year, just like I did with Lennon}. Now, to just make it through these next 6.5 weeks without losing my mind. 

I'm happy to report that I do not have Gestational Diabetes! I passed the one hour test and am so relieved. I was really worried about it because I've been alll the sweet things. 

I'll just get to it. No need for me to ramble on and on. 

How far along?  29 weeks, 4 days

Total weight gain/measurements: Ugh! I am now up more than I was with Lennon. At my last appointment at 28 weeks, I was up 20 lbs. Which is not terrible, but I think I'm definitely eating more than I should be. I'm starting to feel full much faster these days, so hopefully that will slow me down a bit. 

Maternity clothes: I'm full comfort over here. It was 60 degrees today, which made me super excited about my spring clothes and dresses!

Stretch marks: None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in Burt's Bee's Mama Bee. I have added The Honest Co. Belly Balm and just love the smell of it. I'm currently using both of these to make sure my belly is nice and moisturized. 

Sleep: I'm still waking up around 2:30-3:00 am every night. It's like clockwork. We have gotten our new KING bed and it is glorious. I have definitely been sleeping better since we've gotten that. 

Exercise: Beachbody On Demand is still my go to workout. However, I haven't been doing much of anything {except moving and unpacking, relax, I'm not lifting anything} the last couple of weeks. My plan is to get back in the swing of my exercises this weekend. I have still been going to my Prenatal Yoga on Wednesdays. 

Best moment this week: Being done with state testing! That was a month long stressor in my life that I'm glad to be done with, until next year at least. 

Miss anything? Exercising! I've got to get back in the swing of things. 

Movement:  She's moving and shaking all the time!

Food cravings: Watermelon and strawberry unfrosted poptarts.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing is really bothering me these days!

Gender: Girl #2!

Labor signs: No and let's keep it that way!

Belly button in or out? In, but sneaking it's way out. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: I'm still pretty emotional. Especially with Lennon's tantrums.   

Looking forward to:  Lennon's Birthday party!

Until next time! 

Mommy Monday {26 weeks}

Well we are back from vacation and freezing our little tails off.  It's April and there's a winter storm warning this week. I'm not quite sure how to handle that, because I'm so ready for warmer weather.

We are also dealing with a bit of early terrible twos. Lennon has had an epic tantrum every day since we got back from Florida. I'm about to lose my mind. I don't know how parents deal with this because I am losing all of my patience and starting to get really upset with her. I've cried every time because I just don't know how to handle it. I guess it's just so frustrating because she can't express her needs, which is why the tantrum happens to begin with.  Any suggestions are welcome! I feel like I'm a terrible mom because I just don't know what to do!

If we had waited until Lennon hit this stage I don't know if I'd even be writing this Mommy Monday... HAHA. Seriously though, I'm getting excited for Baby's arrival, but scared to see what happens with our family dynamic. Only time will tell!

How far along?  26 weeks, 4 days

Total weight gain/measurements: I'm kind of over weighing myself and worrying about my weight. I really do not like having to lose it after, but I'm just going to continue my exercises and eat as healthy as I can. I'm also not going to stop myself from indulging in some of my cravings!

Maternity clothes: I'm just over here sitting, waiting, wishing for some warm weather so I can bust out all my comfy dresses!

Stretch marks: None to report and hoping to keep it that way. I'm lathering my belly in Burt's Bee's Mama Bee. I will be adding The Honest Co. Belly Balm once I get a chance to go the store!

Sleep: I'm still waking up in the middle of the night, tossing and turning. I even slept terribly when we were on vacation because I was worried about where our dishes will go in our kitchen when we move. Like, what? My brain just needs to turn off and rest sometimes. 

Exercise: Beachbody On Demand is still my go to workout. I really need to be more consistent with working out, but I was just on vacation so that's my excuse this week. 

Best moment this week: Closing on our house! 

Miss anything? Sleep and being able to lay on my back. 

Movement:  She doesn't like to move very much during the day, then as soon as I lay down for bed she's ready to party. 

Food cravings: Orange Juice! Yum!

Anything making you queasy or sick? I still really cannot stand the smell of bell peppers. Nothing else is really bothering me. 

Gender: Girl #2!

Labor signs: No and let's keep it that way!

Belly button in or out? In, but sneaking it's way out. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: I'm still pretty emotional. Especially with Lennon's tantrums.   

Looking forward to:  Closing on our house!

Until next time!