Monday, August 26, 2013

37 weeks. . . 4 days

Yesterday marked 37 weeks, 4 days for baby #3!  He is still kicking away and just seems to not be ready to arrive.  The way I've felt some days, I would welcome him anytime! With all the discomfort and symptoms though, I am not rushing this little one and am blessed for each day he continues to grow and become healthier inside:)  My scheduled c-section is 1 week from Wednesday.  It's just crazy to think that in 1 week we will be a family of 5.
I know I have been pregnant and preparing for this baby for 9 months, but it's so surreal to think that all the preparation and growing inside of me is just about to come to an end as this little miracle enters this big giant world!  It's a bit scary to think about, but so very exciting at the same time!  I think we all are ready for this little one to be here!  I am so grateful that I have had time at school to get things ready for a sub, but am so excited to be home again with my boys for 12 weeks!

I would post a picture, but for some reason my 37 week photo isn't showing up for me to post- so you will have to wait for another day!



Sunday, August 11, 2013

35th week

Getting ready to finish up with my 35th week sends me through an array of emotions.  I am getting very excited and anxious to meet this newest member of our family.  At the same time, I'm nervous and worried how everyone will adjust to this addition.  You hear all sorts of stories and comments from others about the 3rd child.  I'm praying for a smooth transition for our family!  
Kellen was over 3 weeks early so that makes me have a little anxiety as well as to when this little man will decide to make his appearance.  All I have to do is make it through NEXT weekend so I can be there for my best friend as she says I DO!  :)  Prayers would be appreciated! :)

Are we ready for this baby to get here? Well, I have all clothes washed and in drawers, all the 'baby' things clean and ready to use, basinet is out of the closet and just needs to be brought upstairs, baby bag is packed for the hospital, car seat clean and ready to load in the car, my hospital bag things laid out on the floor in our room ready to be packed, and pump ready to go!  We are READY for this baby!  

Some of you may be wondering how the boys are doing or if they are even interested and 'get' what is happening.  
Kellen is infatuated with babies right now and he loves to kiss my belly and point at my belly button and say "Baby"  As I've been bringing out all the baby clothes and toys and such, he will always point and say 'baby'.  It's adorable!  He loves his Mommy time and doesn't like to even share his Mommy with Carson at times ,so it will be an adjustment for him to have to share me with yet another sibling!  Carson totally gets it and has been asking questions for MONTHS!  A few months ago, he didn't get while the baby just couldn't come out yet and why it had to stay in Mommy's belly.  Now he knows that it's getting close and he is constantly asking questions.  If I tell him the baby is moving, he will want to come feel and when the baby kicks his hand or he feels movement, he gets all excited!  Last weekend we were back home and he saw his baby cousin Claire for the 1st time (she is now 2 months old).  He asked me if our baby will be as small as Claire.  After telling him our baby will be tinier than Claire, he was blown away and you could tell he kept trying to process it!  It's hard for him to imagine his little brother being that tiny!  I showed him a onesie I had washed the other day, and he looked at it and said, "The baby is going to be that tiny?"  
I am extremely excited to become a family of 5 even though it may scare me at times!  Both boys are going to be great big brothers and it will be fun when they are able to interact with their new brother rather than with Mommy's moving tummy! :)

How am I feeling? For the most part, I'm feeling pretty well.  I can tell I'm starting to slow down a bit!  I am slower to get up, am getting very worn out doing just the little things, and my feet and hands have been very swollen.  I'm icing my feet as I type! :)  I have still been sleeping pretty well so that is huge!  I have had quite a bit of indigestion lately so that isn't always pleasant, but I'm surviving!  
School starts tomorrow for teachers so that makes me a bit nervous- I won't be able to rest as much as I'm used to.  This 3rd time around though I've been pretty good at reading my body and so I try not to overdo it.  


Kisses for baby!

Monday, August 5, 2013

Zoo Day

A couple weeks ago my mom, the boys, and I headed to the zoo.  I have been wanting to go all summer and Gabe was gone for a few days working so I thought it was a great opportunity to get out of the house.  We were sad he couldn't join us, but the boys had a lot of fun looking at all the animals.  We started the day off with the petting zoo.  Carson doesn't get to close to anything moving and alive, but Kellen is a little braver and will at least attempt to pet the animals.  We saw about everything and even enjoyed a train ride around the zoo.  It was a very fun day and the boys had so much fun!  
Until Next Year! :)

Grandma Nancy and the boys
Watching the big Gorilla rest outside
My boys and me!

Enjoying the Jungle Ropes!
Kellen was too!
Taking a small break
Kellen was very interested in the giraffe!
Nap time!
Exploring the Desert!
Grandma Nancy and Carson