{27 weeks}

I have seriously been such a slacker with the updating. The past two weeks have been pretty rough. Nothing really eventful happened that was pregnancy-related around my 26 week update so I'm just going to skip it.

How far along? 27 weeks! Third trimester, woop woop!
Baby stats: Addison is the size of a head of cauliflower, which is one of the main things I was craving for Thanksgiving. No holiday is complete without a crock pot full of brocolli, cauliflower, and cheese sauce. Yummm. Miss Addie Grace weighs about 2 pounds and is about 14.5" long. If she were born right now, her chances of survival would be pretty good. Her lungs are still immature but would be cable of breathing with medical help. Don't want to think about that though! As much as I would love a little newborn for us to all snuggle on Christmas, I don't want her here til February! She has hiccups like ca-raaaaazy and her kicks are getting to be so strong they are starting to stop me mid-sentence <3

Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Nope, but the ones from Aubrey are more visible with  my stomach stretching. 
Sleep: Sleeping great, until I get a leg cramp. Those seem to happen multiple times a night :(
Best moment this week: Passing my gestational diabetes test! I was diagnosed with it when I was pregnant with Aubrey so I was a little nervous. However, my iron is dangerously low. They had me start tripling my iron intake and I need to go back on Monday for bloodwork to make sure it's working. If not, other steps will have to be taken. 
Miss Anything? Belly sleeping.
Movement: A ton!
Food cravings:  My B&J's Pumpkin Cheesecake craving has finally been fulfilled! I got so excited that I bought 2 pints to last me just in case I can't find it again.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes
Gender: GIRL! 
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks.
Symptoms: Cramps, heartburn
Belly Button in or out? In. But it's kind of funky looking.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)

Looking forward to: Tomorrow is December 1st!! Say whaaat?! Our Christmas decorations are up, and 2 weeks worth of Christmas movies are scheduled to record to the DVR. I am one happy momma! Coming to you shortly: my December bucket list, pictures of our trees, and introducing you to a very special friend!

Happy Thanksgiving

I can not believe how fast this year has gone by. Like seriously, weren't these pictures from Thanksgiving 2011 taken just yesterday?

So much has happened this year. It's hard to believe that we just celebrated that little baby's first birthday a couple weeks ago and that Aubrey's hair grew about 6 inches. It's even harder to believe that this was taken 3 years ago to the day:

{aubrey's 1st turkey day!}

We have a lot to be thankful for this year. A happy, healthy 3 year old. A healthy, active ballerina fetus who uses my bladder as a squeeze toy at all hours of the night. Our family and friends. My pink zebra print Snuggie that Keith surprised me with last week (okay, so maybe I'm the only one thankful for that.. but it keeps me so warm while I sit at the computer!)

But at the same time, I can't help but to feel a little down this year because I know that a family very close to my heart is hurting. Out of respect for the family I won't go into any further details.. but if you pray, please pray for a miracle. I hate that the last two times I have seen one of my best friends in the world has been for tragic matters (she lives across the country). Even though we haven't talked as much recently, I've spent the last 2 afternoons at the hospital with her. Talking, crying, hugging. Praying that her mom will be okay. Carrying on like no time had gone by since the last time we saw each other. That's how you know you have a real friend.  

This has put a lot of things into perspective for me. Life can change in a split second. I always knew that, but it is really hitting me hard right now. It's like reality came and slapped me in the face. I called my mom tonight after I got home and we talked for an hour. I can't remember the last time we did that. 

Too often we take things for granted. One day, we're not going to be able to just call up a loved one to say hi. One day, we would do anything to hear their voice one more time. Always say "I love you". Never say goodbye when you're angry. Call them just because. Make them feel special. Because one day, you won't be able to.

We are far from rich. We have far from everything. We are far from perfect. But I am so, so thankful that I get to share my life with such amazing family and friends. Especially my wonderful husband, and my two little ladies.

Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours.

{25 weeks}

How far along? 25 weeks!
Baby stats: Addison is the size of a rutabaga (every time I see/hear/say that word, I get Laurie Berkner stuck in my head..). She's about 13.5" and weighs about a pound and a half. Her hair is starting to grow (which explains why it has been Heartburn USA every day).  She knows which way is up (weird!) and is getting more fat on her bones (she isn't the only one.. if ya know what I mean.. oops)0

Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Nope, but the ones from Aubrey are more visible with  my stomach stretching. 
Sleep: Napping a lot. Like, a lot a lot.
Best moment this week: Nothing really *spectacular* has happened this week. It has been pretty low-key! No complaints!
Miss Anything? Belly sleeping and wine. 
Movement: A ton!
Food cravings:  Pumpkin Cheesecake B&J's.. and turkey! Mashed potatoes, brocolli and cauliflower in cheese, egg nog.. Ahh I need Thanksgiving to be here now!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes
Gender: GIRL! 
Labor Signs: No. I think the Braxton Hicks have started though..
Symptoms: Still getting those darn leg cramps.. and lots of heartburn. I should open up a stock with Tums
Belly Button in or out? In. But it's kind of funky looking.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)

Looking forward to: Mowing down on Thanksgiving food! Being pregnant for the holiday season is fun!

{24 weeks}

How far along? 24 weeks!
Baby stats: Addison is the size of a cantaloupe! (Yum) She is officially OVER a foot long and weighs about a pound and a half.  She's growing hair (better be up there with Rapunzel's with all this heartburn I've been having!)

Total weight gain/loss: Haven't weighed myself this week.
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Nope, but the ones from Aubrey are more visible with  my stomach stretching. 
Sleep: I think I'm slowly getting my energy back!
Best moment this week: Seeing  Addison's kicks from the outside. It's so amazing seeing my stomach pop out in random spots. :) Also.. ordering Christmas gifts online! I have my great-nephew and my best friend's daughter done! 
Miss Anything? Belly sleeping. 
Movement: Lots
Food cravings:  This answer will not change until I find some Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not so much this week!

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes
Gender: GIRL! 
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Awful, awful leg cramps. I wake up at least 4-5 times a night and it's always my right leg. I'll have to get some bananas when I go food shopping tomorrow to see if the potassium helps.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)
Looking forward to: Holding my baby girl in 15 short weeks!

{23 weeks}

How far along? 23 weeks!
Baby stats: Addison is the size of a grapefruit! She is a little over 11" long and weighs just over a pound! Her face is fully formed (aw) and blood vessels are developing in her lungs to prep her for breathing once she's here. 

Total weight gain/loss: +12 since June. I'm going to go with "my doctor's scale is a little off".
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Nope, but the ones from Aubrey are more visible with  my stomach stretching. 
Sleep: So tired these days!
Best moment this week: Having 3 solid days off in a row where I could relax at a decent hour instead of when I get home at 1:30 in the morning, spending Halloween with Aubs,  and finding out I won a $500 gift card in a drawing at work they did as an overtime incentive! Sup nursing bra, maternity clothes, and Christmas shopping?
Miss Anything? Alcohollll. Went out for brunch last weekend with Keith & Aubrey. I know I *could* have had a mimosa, but I am too nervous to!
Movement: Lots
Food cravings:  Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream.. I know it's out there, but none of my local stores that have carried it in years past seem to be carrying it now...
Anything making you queasy or sick: Yup.. totally got sick over throwing away apple crisp that had been sitting out and completely forgot about. It stunk so bad when I pulled the saran wrap back! lol

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes
Gender: GIRL! 
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Just the norm.
Belly Button in or out? In.. but kind of looks like it's getting ready to come out.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)
Looking forward to: Christmas shopping!

I have been slacking in the photo department. I've felt like I look like total garbage the last few weeks. Hopefully I will feel normal soon!