39 Weeks

How far along? 38 weeks 6 days-basically 39 weeks

Size of baby? 7-8 lbs and 19-21 inches

Total weight gain: 32 lbs

Stretch marks? I got a dark one below my belly button :(

Sleep: I would be sleeping great if we had a toddler who would stop waking up in the middle of the night and who would go back to sleep

Best moment this past week: We went to the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center Saturday for a couple hours. It was so fun seeing Riley have so much fun. And I got to swim some laps and it was amazing!!

Miss Anything? Moving easily

Movement: Tons of movement

Food cravings: Fruit

Gender: Baby Girl

Labor Signs: Contractions almost daily. At my appt this morning I was dilated a bit more, not quite a 5 yet and still almost fully effaced. He said he doesn't anticipate me progressing much more until I go into labor just because I'm already almost halfway there. He offered to strip my membranes but I declined. I told him I'm hoping she'll come anytime after Thursday after work. He said if I wanted to I could come in on Thursday and he'd strip them if I wanted to see if it would help get things started more. I told him I'd think about it and call if I decided to. I don't think I will, but it was nice of him to offer. He did tell me that although it's not a sure thing, typically women who have already had one baby tend to labor less and dilate quicker, so he thinks once things start I'll go pretty quick. He recommended me not laboring at home TOO long

Symptoms: Heartburn/acid reflux

Belly Button in or out? In but it's tiny

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Holding this little one. The temple tonight with Tony

NOT Looking forward to: Dealing with a toddler and a baby with little sleep.

Riley has been having nightmares or night terrors or something and is making our nights miserable. We've really tried teaching her to sleep in her own bed from 6 weeks old, with exceptions of if she's sick. She used to be a really good sleeper but this past month has been an absolute nightmare. I'm really at a loss on what to do to help her. All I know is that something better change real quick!

38 weeks

How far along? 38 weeks

Size of baby? 7 1/2 lbs, 20+ inches 

Total weight gain: 30 lbs

Stretch marks? It's hard to tell if I have new ones or if they're from Riley

Sleep: Good. I normally get up once a night to go to the bathroom

Best moment this past week: Seeing how happy Riley was when she woke up this morning. I love when she's in such a great mood

Miss Anything? Moving easily

Movement: Tons of movement

Food cravings: Fruit

Gender: Baby Girl 

Labor Signs: Lots. I've had a few nights that I had consistent contractions that we're getting pretty strong  but they always seems to stop completely. At my appt this morning the dr said I was dilated to a 4 and almost fully effaced, my cervix is super soft and her head is right there. He offered to strip my membranes but I decided I wanted my body to go into labor without any help, I just think everything will go better without any interventions like that

Symptoms: Just still healing from the issues I had last week. The dr said this morning that it won't go away until after I have this little one

Belly Button in or out? In but it's tiny

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: Holding this little one 

NOT Looking forward to: Dealing with having a newborn and toddler in this heat!

Today is our 3 year anniversary! I cannot believe it's been 3 years and we're waiting to welcome our second sweet little girl into our family! I am so grateful Tony and I were sealed in the temple and that we are able to be with our girls for eternity. I love Tony so much and am so lucky to have married such an amazing man! 

37 Weeks

How far along? 37 Weeks 1 Day

Size of baby? 7 lbs, 20 inches about

Total weight gain: 32 lbs before yesterday then I went down to 24 lbs :|

Stretch marks? I think I've got a few on my sides

Sleep: Good

Best moment this past week: Seeing how happy Riley was when she got home last night. And being able to hear baby girls heart beat and hear that I've progressed quite a bit. On Tuesday I was dilated to a 3 and 70% effaced

Miss Anything? Moving easily and not being in pain

Movement: Tons of movement

Food cravings: Fruit, especially watermelon 

Gender: Baby Girl

Labor Signs: Lots. I thought last night was going to be the night she came(or early this morning). I had contractions that lasted about a minute and a half every 3 1/2-4 minutes from about 8-11(when I decided to try and get some sleep). They weren't painful or uncomfortable so I wasn't thinking I was in active labor. I was just hoping to get some sleep incase things progressed throughout the night that I would wake up more in active labor. Things slowed down and I've only have a few contractions here and there today

Symptoms: From 6pm Tuesday night to 7 pm last night I was in the bathroom a LOT. My body decided it was gearing up for this baby and wanted to clear everything out. I didn't end up going to work because I was so miserable and I really couldn't sit on my butt yesterday(today is not ideal either but at least I'm not in the bathroom!). TMI I know. I called the dr just to make sure what I needed to be watching for to go see them. They weren't too concerned, just told me a couple things to try and that it was a really good sign that my body is getting closer. With Riley this happened 6 days before she came but the nurse said they typically see this happen 1-3 days before delivery so we'll see!

Belly Button in or out? In but it's tiny

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Meeting this little girl-it's so soon!

NOT Looking forward to: dealing with recovering from yesterday and then from delivery on top of that if I'm not better before she comes

It's crazy to think that it's possible I get to meet this little girl really soon! Yesterday I was so miserable that I asked Tony for a priesthood blessing. It was such a sweet blessing and talked a lot about my delivery going smoothly. I am grateful that I have a worthy priesthood holder in our home and that he is willing to give me and Riley blessings when I ask for them. I am grateful for the gospel that has taught me the importance of the priesthood and how much of a blessing it is that we have it in our lives today. I hope Tony and I are able to teach our girls and any other children we have how blessed we are and that they are able to gain testimonies for themselves of the truthfulness of the gospel.

35 weeks

How far along? 35 Weeks tomorrow

Size of baby? 18 inches, 6 lbs

Total weight gain: 28 lbs-a little more than with Riley at this point, but that's okay!

Stretch marks? Still not sure if they're stretch marks or just the way my stomach is growing

Sleep: Good

Best moment this past week: Spending the day with Riley on Saturday for her birthday

Miss Anything? Moving easily

Movement: Tons of movement

Food cravings: Fruit, especially watermelon 

Gender: Baby Girl

Labor Signs: I've had some Braxton Hicks contractions here and there but that's it 

Symptoms: A little back and hip pain

Belly Button in or out? In but it's tiny. I doubt it will ever pop out or even be flat

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Meeting this little girl-it's so soon!

NOT Looking forward to: if this little one decides to come early-only because it messes with a trip we have tickets for to San Diego my last week of maternity leave

This past week has been pretty good. I got baby girls room all done, minus moving her crib mattress up to the higher setting. All that's left other than that is to install the car seat base, I have to buy new tubing for my pump and pack the hospital bag. So crazy!

Riley's birthday was on Friday. We went to lunch and dinner. Then Saturday we took her on a walk then went to the pool for about an hour and a half. She's so cute! She just wanted to stand in the shallow end and say "jumping jumping jumping" "swim swim swim" haha.
Tony's aunt that watches Riley started with potty training her yesterday! She had no successes and lots of accidents yesterday but that's okay, she'll learn. I was only home for about 2 hours before bed and I was tired from taking her to the bathroom every 15 minutes-I can't imagine doing it all day. Aunt Toni is a saint!! I am so grateful for all she does for us and for Riley. I'm hoping today goes better and that she starts picking it up-even 1 successful time would be awesome!! Her gift after she's potty trained is a pack of Frozen underwear that she was so excited about!

My appointment was this morning and it went well. Heartbeat is strong and baby is head down which is good. When the dr was feeling to make sure she was head down he pushed on her butt and she freaked out! It was pretty funny. He had me make a guess when I think she'd come-his guess was the end of the month. I'm just hoping on or after her due date. He said "what about July 4th? As she's coming out we can put on some patriotic music!" Haha. It's crazy how soon this little one is going to join our family! I love her so much already and I can't wait to hold her! I don't have another appointment for 2 weeks, then they'll start checking to see if I'm dilated or not. I thought they'd have me come in next week but oh well! Less dr's visits I guess!