Friday, October 5, 2012

30 weeks

30 weeks, here we are.  
Its just a little over two months, give or take a week or two, before we are finally face to face.  I dream and can't wait for that moment.  
I just ordered the car seat and a few random things for this baby yesterday and when they get here we will have everything we need for the beginning.  We have a girl name and possibly a boy name figured out, but nothing is permanent until we meet this little bean and feel that the name fits.  I really want to dwell on my sweet newborns face and personality for some moments before I set any name in stone.  After we had and named Ruby it took me 3 months to be ok with her name.  I feel we settled and named her to quickly, luckily I love it now though!  I don't want that same feeling with this little babe.
As far as this pregnancy is going, well it could be easily described as uncomfortable.  I really think having pregnancies so close together really does a number on your muscles, bones and joints.  This time around I am having lots of discomfort in my back and hips and my abdominal muscles feel so worked.  I would definitely say I enjoyed being pregnant with Ruby more.  One thing I do love and will always love about being pregnant is feeling the baby moved around in there.  This one does it almost constantly which is great!

Monday, September 24, 2012

lately

 Its been raining really hard lately so I finally let Ruby go puddle crazy, she loved it.
 A great distraction for Ruby while I made some dinner!

 We tell Ruby all the time that there is a baby in my belly, I have no clue how much she understands about that, but last week she was being super cute and affectionate to it.


 Last week I made it into my third trimester.
 This handsome guy turned 35.
 and this sweet little girl turn 20 months.



Thursday, September 6, 2012

belly

weeks 20, 23 and 26
 Everything about this pregnancy has been so drastically different than the one with Ruby.  I'd like to think its because I am having a boy but its only because its a different pregnancy. 
This go around I am having lots more fatigue, mood swings and discomfort.  Last night I had to worst RLS ever, I wanted to scream.  It seems as though my belly is growing along the same rate as when I had Ruby in there, I sure do feel bigger than ever though.  Its getting a little more challenging finding comfortable things to wear in public, I refuse to go out wearing lounge wear.  I did find a cheap $7 maternity dress at Wal-Mart a couple weeks ago and I have worn it nearly every other day since. 
week 26 with Ruby next to week 26 with #2
Really, I just can't wait for the next 3 months to be over.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

recently enjoyed things

 the island with family on a sunny Sunday evening

 a beautiful sunset on the walk back
boy scout trail and beach with friends

 it was even warm enough for swim suits


 bouncy castle fun in the yard
 a misty labor day walk up salmon creek trail