Baby bump

31 weeks | 32 weeks | 36 weeks | 38 weeks

How far along: 38 weeks (and a few days) I have been so bad about journaling this time around with a toddler and us moving, starting a new job and working full-time 40-hr work weeks... can't believe how fast it's all gone by!
Weight gain: I have gained approx 30lbs with this pregnancy, about the same as I did with Cub, maybe a little less (but I started out weighing more than I started out with Cub I think). Belly seems bigger with this one and I don't seem as plump in the face as I was with Cub.
How big is baby:  Butternut squash (Cub's first solid food, LOL)
Maternity clothes: Only my GapBody maternity shirts still fit over my ginormous belly. So thankful for all of Steph's maternity clothes. I only bought a couple things during this pregnancy, a pair of skinny jeans and a really comfy striped maternity skirt (that I can wear post preg too)...and scrubs and tops for work

Pregnancy Symptoms: Starting to have a few painful contractions here and there, definitely a lot of Braxton-Hicks. Hoping baby will bake away for another week (both Steph and Anh Tuyen/Chi Kim are out of town this week). Things are definitely getting heavy and a little uncomfortable. 

This week: I only worked 2 days this week (called out yesterday bc of painful cramping) and got to spend a lot of time with Cub, he's talking so much and so cuddly. He's so excited to meet baby brother, we've been reading a lot of books about it so I'm curious to see how he'll react when baby is finally out of the belly!
Movement: Lots and lots of moving, baby #2 is very strong, mostly moving when I'm awake which is nice, pretty quiet at night to let mama sleep. Cub saw my tummy moving the other day and he giggled, it was so cute!
Food Cravings: I have been craving beef, like a big juicy cheeseburger and fries, also fruit, and sweets. Anything spicy gives me horrible heartburn right now. 
Belly button in or out: Poking out but not fully an outie, halfway outie and halfway innie
What I miss: Having energy, having our own space (now that we're living with in-laws), playdates with our Seattle moms group... what I don't miss is my long hour commute each way (only 15-mins each way now!), love being close to our family and some of our closest friends, love letting Cub sleep in and not having to wake him up early for daycare/school
What I'm looking forward to: Meeting baby #2 very very soon!

"Before you were formed, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart"

36-weeks

This picture is pretty neat because big brother Caleb pushed the shutter button to make it happen. He is so excited to be a big brother. It melts my heart ♥

"Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch"

26-weeks

Kick!

8:38pm on 2/10/14 at 21 weeks, papa felt baby #2 kick 

Another sweet baby boy!

Today we went for our 20-week ultrasound and found out that you are a little baby boy! And everything is healthy and growing like it should be! We are so happy and blessed to hear that. Both papa and mama thought you would be a girl but we're excited for Cub to have a little baby brother to play with! We are trying to think of names right now and it's very hard! We had the hardest time finding Caleb's name so this is going to be a challenge. Can't wait to meet you and see what you look like and watch you grow up with your big brother! Love you baby boy!

How far along: 20 weeks, half way point!
Weight gain: I think I gained a couple pounds...so that would make total weight gain of 10 lbs so far this pregnancy. 
How big is baby:  Small cantaloupe
Maternity clothes: Just bought a pair of skinny maternity jeans today (20-week gift to mama!) and loving all the cute maternity clothes Steph gave me

Pregnancy Symptoms: Still very tired, couple days of morning sickness but not too bad

This week: Your big brother has been potty training which is very exciting! He's doing a great job!
Movement: Feeling movement which is so cool! Still not strong enough for papa of Cub to feel yet.
Food Cravings: Fresh fruit, banh mi (viet sub) sandwiches, salmon. Today we went to Elliotts Oyster house to celebrate you being a boy, I had alder plank sockeye salmon with grilled veggies, it was so good! Papa had crab cakes, fried oysters and raw oyster, which were all good too (I didn't get to have the raw oysters but papa said they were delicious!)
Belly button in or out: Innie
What I miss: Hmm...right now we have a lot of uncertainty so I miss certainty and stability but I know we will eventually have that, we're just approaching a big transition in our lives and it cannot be avoided.  
What I'm looking forward to: Jess is visiting next week!

Week #19... and all those leading up to this week

How far along: 19 Weeks
Weight gain: 7 lbs so far (trying not to eat for an army with this one, although I get full very quick and not able to eat as much as I used to when I wasn't preg!)
How big is baby:  heirloom tomato (wow you are still pretty tiny but my belly looks ginormous LOL)
Maternity clothes: yes, belly bump really started to pop out last week. you can even tell now with my scrubs on which are getting pretty snug. Since I got pregnant during the Fall, I have pretty much been living in my leggings, rainboots and long shirts/hoodies. I only used my Bella-band once when I wore jeans in Spokane for our Steelnguski date day. 
Best moment this week: Today by far, which is Friday and I don't work on Fridays, I had my lashes done and then came home and soaked in a hot bath. Baths are becoming my Friday ritual which I love and am going to miss a lot once we sell this house. Cub (big brother) is at school today so I am having a nice solo mama relaxation day which I think is so important for keeping me relaxed and sane. Sometimes I have massage therapy on Friday and those are my favorite!

Pregnancy symptoms: I am so happy the morning sickness is gone now, it was horrible. I was so nauseous and throwing up almost every day for the first 3 months. Acupuncture did end up helping a lot and I did it once a week to keep the nausea at bay. Now I just have the fatigue, some days are better than others. My hair seems to be falling out less and getting thicker. I chopped it off right before Christmas because it was getting so long. It's really short now! It's been really rough being pregnant during the cold/flu season, I skipped these months when I was pregnant with Cub. With Cub starting school in October, we've all been constantly sick for the last few months and it's been especially hard on mama because I can't take all the vitamins and medicines that I usually would if I was not pregnant. 

Movement: I started to feel you move 2 weeks ago (week #17) which was so neat, felt like little tapping/drumming on the inside. I'm feeling you move more now and can't wait until you're strong enough for papabear to feel too. He felt Cub at week #23 so we probably have a couple more weeks to go. 
Food Cravings: I have been craving a lot of different foods this time around. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Apples, I usually have at least one a day. I prefer chicken to beef (which is very unusual for me!). I want pastas and soups and lighter foods than the carbs/meat/cheese that I craved with Caleb. Although I have had my cravings for the occasional pizza too. Oh and really love drinking juice, which is good because I have not been the best water drinker this time around like I was with Cub. I have been much more relax food-wise this time around, I've had a bit of sushi (although apparently you did not like it much), I've had some caffeine (hard not too with feeling so tired and having a very energetic toddler), and I have really craved salmon and seafood although we have not had much. I seem to be very influenced by seeing people with food, although some things sound/look really unappetizing to me, foods that I would usually like. 
Belly button in or out: Innie (probably will remain that way, never went outie with Cub although it the innie did get very shallow towards the end)
What I miss:  I really miss Ba Me's homecooking and having an extra hand with Cub, especially miss date days/nights/even week with Hunnie which was a nice time to relax and regroup even though we missed Cub so much when he went to Spokane with Ba, I miss my long hair and how I looked before I got pregnant but it's good motivation to get back into shape after baby is born, I miss having energy, sleeping through the night (although sleep is better now than it was in the beginning when I had the horrible insomnia, so happy that's gone). 
What I'm looking forward to: Next Friday we find out if baby is boy or girl! Lots are hoping it's a girl and that's the speculation because this pregnancy has been so different but I'm not sure, I have not had any feelings or inklings with this one. With Cub I was pretty convinced he was a boy from the moment I found out I was pregnant and this time I'm totally stumped. Also looking forward to Auntie Ess visiting us from San Fran next week! Cub is so excited to see her and play with her and show her all the new things he is doing (like peeing on the potty LOL!). Hope I can blog more, I was so diligent when I was pregnant with Cub but 2nd pregnancy is so different when you have your hands full with a 2-year old. I'm glad I blogged at least once though! Might not see another one until you arrive but so far this has been a rougher pregnancy on me, hope that means your a strong little one! But we are looking forward to meeting you and settling into our new adventure in life, this is going to be a busy year for us with a lot of new changes but we are trusting that this is God's plan for us and we are willing to make big changes for the sake of our family and what is best for you and Cub. We love you both so much and can't wait to see you grow up together <3

Hi there baby!

Our first glimpse of baby! You weren't very interested in taking pictures today, the tech had to try lots of different tricks to get you into this profile position. You kept wanting to sit up and scrunch into the corner, silly bebe! You weren't as active as your older brother when we first saw him at the 12-week ultrasound. But you are amazing and very loved already! Can't wait to find out if you are a boy or a girl!