It's a little insane how fast/slow this whole process is going. I honestly cannot believe that it has been 1 month since my last post. I guess it's time for an update. :)
Updates:
Stretch Marks? I have been super lucky so far...no stretchies on the front of my belly. However, I do have some creeping up the side, it almost looks like my old stretch marks are just expanding a little bit. I'm ok with that though...I'm one of those weird people who actually like stretch marks (once they have faded). I think they are beautiful.
If you are interested, I have posted what I have been using below. I do not use it every night, nor do I use the same stuff every time. I kind of just reach for whatever is next to my bed... because I'mlazy pregnant.
Burt's Bees Oil
If you are interested, I have posted what I have been using below. I do not use it every night, nor do I use the same stuff every time. I kind of just reach for whatever is next to my bed... because I'm
Burt's Bees Oil
Sleep? Did I used to sleep at night? Weird. Now, it seems the only time I can get to and STAY asleep is during the day. At night, I have been waking up with major heartburn. Lord help me. Yes, I have tried the stacking of the pillow trick so that I am sitting up. I even went as far as watching youtube tutorials on how I should be sleeping.
I get it, Jax is just sleep training me now.
Speaking of sleep training: Brandon and I have decided that our dogs are no longer allowed to sleep in our bed. Our reasoning is that when J comes, he will most likely be laying in our bed while we breastfeed. I really don't want him laying in the same area that my dogs lay...I'm sure you understand. (Bear is laying on my bed as I type...)
Anyways, we bought Coby and Bear a huge bed at Costco and we have been helping them understand that they have a new sleeping area. Bear might hang himself from depression. Coby prefers the floor.
I get it, Jax is just sleep training me now.
Speaking of sleep training: Brandon and I have decided that our dogs are no longer allowed to sleep in our bed. Our reasoning is that when J comes, he will most likely be laying in our bed while we breastfeed. I really don't want him laying in the same area that my dogs lay...I'm sure you understand. (Bear is laying on my bed as I type...)
Anyways, we bought Coby and Bear a huge bed at Costco and we have been helping them understand that they have a new sleeping area. Bear might hang himself from depression. Coby prefers the floor.
Movement? He must be practicing ninja moves all the time. He enjoys morning yoga and I am pretty sure he is using my ribs as a jungle gym. Yay for strong and healthy kicks.
Cravings? So I figured something out...I have ALWAYS had cravings, even before pregnancy, so really nothing has changed. But I have noticed that I have been eating ice a lot. YUMMY. I never used to eat it, but now I cannot get enough. It's delicious and it doesn't give me heartburn, so I can eat it all day long.
In case you are interested...
Places with the best ice ever:
In case you are interested...
Places with the best ice ever:
- Starbucks
- In and Out
- Chevron
- Taco Bell
Belly Button In or Out? Still popping out, but not quite all the way.
Symptoms: I am still obsessed with all things baby. I cannot stop watching youtube videos of other mommies. My current favorite is Lisa Malambri. I have posted one of her videos below. Fair warning: it makes me nervous that all she does is pump. All day long. Not sure how I'm going to time my pumping yet.... another thing to research.
Best moment of the week? I have had so many wonderful moments this month...but my favorite, by far, is something that B has developed. Every day when he comes home from work he takes 5-10 minutes to talk to Jax. He lifts up my shirt and puts his head right on my belly and starts talking to J, telling him about his day or that he loves him and cannot wait to meet him. It melts my heart every time.
He has also started doing this right before bed and in the mornings when he wakes up.
I am also loving that J is getting very sensitive. Anytime I touch my belly, or B touches my belly, little J moves.
What I am looking forward to: Birth. Come out. Come out. Come out. I mean, stay in until 37 weeks (at least) but then COME OUT!
He has also started doing this right before bed and in the mornings when he wakes up.
I am also loving that J is getting very sensitive. Anytime I touch my belly, or B touches my belly, little J moves.
What I am looking forward to: Birth. Come out. Come out. Come out. I mean, stay in until 37 weeks (at least) but then COME OUT!
3-8 more weeks to go! Eeeeee!
XO - Megs
