Bumpdate- 28 weeks

Pregnancy still amazes me. The things that take place inside the belly are incredible. To think a human baby is living inside of me. I love feeling her move around, do flips, and get the hiccups. I love having her with me everywhere I go safe inside my belly. Theconnection Ialready share with this tiny being almost brings me to tears each time I think about it. Oh and did I mention I still get butterflies every time I get to say “her” or “she”?!?

What I do not care too much for is the shortness of breath I am experiencing. I got this way with Kempton at around 32 weeks or so. It almost gives me mild anxiety because I feel like at any moment I will not be able to catch my breath. When there is too much activity going on around me, or I’m asked to repeat myself multiple times, or the house is too noisy I almost feel as if I could pass out. I’ve had to go lay down in the middle of lunch because eating was too much!

The jabs and kicks I get from this little princess are so high up into my rib cage. I am definitely carrying her higher than any of my other babies, which my doctor says may of been whyI wasn’t as sick, but holy smokes breathing is hard! I am still able to do yoga, but have really cut back on my running. Rule of thumb for a prenatal exercise is at any point you should be able to stop and speak two sentences clearly. Other than the breathing I really can’t complain as I’ve had no late night leg cramps, heartburn, or nauseousness (knock on wood).

One thing I’m really trying to do this pregnancy (partly because I’m not working this time and partly because It’s my last pregnancy)  is take time to rest and pamper myself. I have been very blessed this time around to be able to stay home and spend some special one on one time with little Kempton before sister arrives. During my pregnancies with both boys I was so crazy sick, and so crazy busy. I laugh when I think of the ridiculous things I had to do as a full time working mommy. When you’re in the midst of it you just do what you have to do!! On my late nights I used to use my dinner break to go pick Cohen up from school, meet Brooks who was just getting off work to make the switch, and head back to work till 9. Whew makes me tired just thinking about it. Anyways I am thankful to have the opportunity to take it easy this time.

A little thing I like to do during naptime (if I’m not napping as well) is take a long bubble bath, use my clarisonic cleansing brush on my face and belly, and then finish with coconut oil all over! My skin has never felt so smooth! I’ve even been using it on my face and hair.  If you haven’t tried it Trader Joes has a whole jar for only $5.99.

28 weeks

How far along: Technically 27 weeks and 5 days

Baby is the size of a: large eggplant

Maternity clothes: With the exception of my Easter dress nope. Most of my jeans and pants still fit me because my belly is so high. Also thank goodness for jeggings!

Sleep: I’m getting great sleep. No issues here.

Exercise: Still doing Yoga on tuesdays and running on the elliptical twice a week. Now that it is finally warmer out we go on a family bike ride almost every night!

Movement: She moves a lot now! Daddy and Cohen have both gotten to feel her be-boppin about in there.

Any Cravings: ICE! Cohen has these lego ice trays that make the perfect blocks and I make a tray full just to sit down and eat them like candy later.

Miss anything: Running! Tight shirts tucked into skirts. Wearing high heels for more than an hour. Being able to paint my toes with ease. Being able to do a full chaturanga.

Anything make you queasy or sick: No not really.

Labor signs: A few small contractions here and there.

 

Wedding ring on or off: on

Happy or moody: Happy except when I feel rushed. I have noticed I get grumpy when too much is going on and I fear I may get short of breath.

Looking forward to: shopping for baby in Michigan, finishing the nursery, and my baby shower.

Best moment of the week: Discussing names with Daddy and finally feeling pretty confident on one 🙂

 

If you don’t already follow me on instagram (madeoverbymandy) you may want to check it out cause later this week I’ll be doing another Pink Invasion Giveaway. You don’t want to miss this one. I’ll give you a hint, the product I’m giving away rhymes with Meshly Kicked…. oh I’ve said too much 🙂 🙂

Bumpdate

I am starting to get very sentimental. Even as the uncomfortable moments are rolling in I find myself wanting to make this pregnancy last. Most likely this will be the very last time I ever feel a baby kick inside of me, or take bump pics. I want to savor every moment, but is that even possible while taking care of two rambunctious boys?!? I have not documented this pregnancy (or any pregnancy for that matter) how I wished I would of, but it’s not too late to start eh? Here is a little update or as I like to call it bumpdate of where I am currently.

 

22 Weeks

How far along: 22 weeks and 4 days

Baby is the size of a: spaghetti squash. 11 inches and almost 1 pound

Maternity clothes: nope still in all my regular stuff. I do find myself raiding my husband’s soft tshirt drawer a lot though. And Kimono’s are my best friend.

 Sleep: I’m still sleeping great. This is about the time that I get nasty heartburn though.

Exercise: Still running around 6 miles a week, lifting weights, and doing yoga. Keeping up with my workouts have seemed to make this pregnancy so much easier. I feel stronger and more like myself.

Movement: She kicks delicately, nothing like Kempton did, and it is always on the left side. At our last ultra sound the doctor pointed out how she has really long legs.

Any cravings: Nutella. I went from craving carrots and apples to needing just that little bit of sweetness after almost every meal I usually make a piece of whole grain toast with pb2 and nutella. No one else in my family really likes it so I get the whole jar to myself!!

Best moment of the week: The baby kicked against daddy’s arm. Although he couldn’t feel anything it was a very sweet moment.

Miss anything: I miss wearing some of my yoga clothes that no longer zip and running long distances.

Anything make you queasy or sick: smells in general. Everything is just so strong right now.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, yes, yes!

Labor signs: none

Belly button in or out: my belly button pops out quickly.  It’s been out for quite sometime now. The kids think it is hilarious, and Brooks says I’m lucky that I can get it really really clean.

Wedding rings on or off: on

Happy or moody: I’m usually happy. I have really felt great this time around.

Looking forward to: Spring break trip and working on the nursery.        

OdleHouseLove

It’s been two months since I’ve written a post! I honestly can’t believe how the end of summer just flew by. My long hiatus  was partly due to a crazy internet debacle and mostly due to this…..

Brooks and I have put our blood (yes blood), sweat, and tears (many many tears) into this house reno and are thrilled to share some of the fruits of our labor with you!

Entryway Before

Entryway After

Family room before

Family room after

   

Dining room Before

Dining Room After

Half Bath Before

Half Bath After

Kitchen Before

   

Kitchen After

  

Demolition…

 

Layers and layers of floors…

 

Everyone is adjusting well and loving their new rooms! Cohen gets on the bus every morning right outside our house and is really doing great in school. We are slowly giving him a little more independence by allowing him to walk by himself down to his friends’ houses to play.  I always knew I wanted to buy and older home that I could make my own. We fell in love with our neighborhood and a few key aspects of the house and decided to take the plunge. Once we dove in head first there was no turning back (ie: ripped up floors, demolished counter tops, you get the picture). Some projects were surprisingly easy, most projects were harder than expected. We are no way near done, but we are at a great resting point.   So for a little while now we are just going to relax and enjoy our new diy home.

How #odlehouselove has effected us…

Brooks now answers to “handy man”

We are helplessly addicted to HGTV and DIY network

Cohen knows the difference between marble, granite, or quartz countertops

We are all way too familiar with the shade spectrum of the color grey (pretty much have all the names memorized)

Even the mention of the word paint makes me sick to my stomach

I find myself looking at strange things in other people’s houses like quarter round, door hinges, and ceilings.

*more pics to come when I actually get some decorations up in the house. I’ve gotten through the hard part, now I’m too exhausted to do the fun part… wah wah.