Week 26, 27 & 28

Technically, I'm now into my 29th week, but I really didn't want to write for four weeks. That would just mean that I've been completely slacking vs. just a little bit. So things have been pretty good. Overall, I'm still feeling great. Baby girl Katz is moving quite often now, sitting really low, and certainly putting lots of pressure on me, but that's ok. One thing I wish she didn't give me, would be acid reflux. It's starting to kick in really bad, which actually makes a whole lot of sense. It was right around this time that I started having it when I was pregnant with Dylan. I haven't had to cut tomato sauce or mexican out completely yet, but I'm imagining having to within a few weeks. We shall see.

What else? Oh, Ms. Mama Katz was named Super Mom of the week by Big City Moms. I was so honored when they asked me. What a great feeling.

I have another appointment coming up next Friday where I'll have to drink that yucky orange glucose drink. Let's hope all goes well.

We've also started setting up her room, which I think I already mentioned, but will hopefully send pictures through in my next post. It's coming along, but will never truly be finished until after she's actually born.

And Dylan is still doing great with the whole baby thing. He's gentle and really sweet with my belly, and is now starting to ask when can she come out and play. :)

Sorry that this weeks picture doesn't actually show my growing bare belly. Things are so busy at home, that I actually had to have someone at work take the photo vs. having Aaron take it. Plus, I'd rather the picture be of me in normal clothes vs. sweats. It's funny to compare photos and entries from the original blueberry blog. Clicking there will bring you to my 28th week with Dylan. It's crazy to see how similar my pregnancies have been so far.

So hopefully next time I'll have room photos and bare belly shots to share with you all. Thanks for reading...

Week 24 & 25

Less than 15 more weeks to go, I can't believe it. It's a little scary how quickly the time is going by. My goal this week is to hit up Babies R' Us and buy several of the "must-have" things on my list, i.e. diapers, wipes, new mattress, etc. I also need to start washing some of the new and used clothing I have so we have something to put this little lady in when she arrives. I also want to start setting up her room a little bit more than it is. Right now it's just Dylan's old baby furniture with a ton of misc stuff just laying around.
Dylan's doing great though, and his room is coming along. We only have a few more things to buy for the walls in his room, but otherwise he's really enjoying his new room, and he's sleeping very well. Take a look.

So, let's see, what's new with me? I still feel good, getting real tired again though. To the point, where I fall asleep in Dylan's bed with him when putting him to bed at night. She's also moving a lot more each and every day, which Aaron loves. He was finally able to feel her kick which was so nice for him - he's been waiting patiently.

I also had my 25 week follow-up. All is good - gained another 3 lbs in the past 3 weeks, totalling 17 lbs thus far. Our next appointment is in 4 weeks where I get to take the gluclose test.

Not too much else to share this week. Maybe I'll get to share some progress to baby girl Katz's room by my next blog post??? That'll be my goal.

Week 22 & 23

Well I'm not quite a full 23 weeks yet, but close enough. Soooo...I was reading my 22 week post the other day from when I was pregnant with Dylan (http://bit.ly/xUCDl6) and got a little sad. No, not because I had only gained about half the weight that I've gained with this little lady, but because I talked about how Aaron was already able to feel the baby move. He so badly wants to be able to feel the baby kick, but I would say it'll probably be another couple weeks before that happens. That darn placenta is getting in the way. ;-) And about that baby weight. I've gained 13 lbs to date vs. only 7.5 with Dylan. Nope, it's certainly not a contest and I'm totally ok with it, but it just seems a little strange to me. I'll keep telling myself that it's because it's my second and you just gain the weight quicker. And while Aaron may not be able to feel her quite yet, I am definitely feeling her way more now than before. She's really low and putting a lot of pressure on my lower belly and pelvis though, which is kind of painful. My doctor actually recommended I get something called a pregnancy belt or prenatal cradle to help pull up some of that belly weight.

So what else can I tell you? Dylan is still being so incredibly cute with the baby/belly, however he is starting to babble like a baby more often and told me he didn't want his sister to have his old room (he wants both now). However he then proceeded to hug my belly and tell me he wanted his baby "brother" to come out and play. Funny stuff. 

Week 20 & 21

Finally starting to feel the baby move! Yeah! It's a bit sporadic, but I'm just happy to know she's ok. Unfortunately for Aaron it's not to the point where he can feel her - although he likes to pretend. And there's actually not a whole lot to tell this week. I feel great, actually forget that I'm pregnant sometimes, minus the growing belly and tight fitting pants. :) And Dylan is still super excited about his baby sister. He checks, rubs, hugs and gives kisses to my belly everyday. He also happily gave up his crib and room for her and moved his way into his "big boy" bedroom this week.

As promised, here's a belly shot. Not a bare belly yet, but still a belly. As much as I can't believe I'm already going into my 22nd week, I can't believe I have 4 1/2 months left of being pregnant. Seems so long.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happy New Year!

Week 17, 18 & 19

Boy does time fly by. Or should I say GIRL ;-) Yup, you got it. We're having a baby girl - yippee!!!!! Both Aaron and I are beyond excited, but it is so cute to see Dylan so excited too.

The day we found out still seems like a dream. I was in such shock when she told us, but I was quickly overwhelmed with emotions. I started crying and couldn't stop. I also couldn't breathe I was crying so hard - it was kind of humorous because the technician kept saying "you need to breathe, you need to breathe." Of course I would have also been happy to have another little boy, but what girl doesn't want a daughter if she can.

Now onto the baby naming, room decorating and clothes shopping! 

And if you were wondering how mama Katz was feeling - we're feeling good and the doctor says the baby looks perfect. I'm a little tired of course and certain things are getting a bit awkward, but overall feeling great. Having Dylan at home doesn't really give me a whole lot of time to remember that I'm even pregnant. I know that might sound a little weird, but it's true. I sometimes forget that I'm pregnant because everything is all about Dylan. So all my mama friends pregnant with their first baby...enjoy. You really never do get to enjoy your time quite like you did when being pregnant the first time.

And hopefully by my next entry I will have felt the baby move. I was really nervous that I hadn't felt the baby move yet (I felt Dylan at 17 weeks), but the doctor said the reason is because of where the placenta attached when our little girl was conceived. It's towards the front of my belly, therefore the baby needs to be a bit stronger in order to kick hard enough for me to feel it through all that "stuff."

Oh, and I promise to post a belly photo on the next entry. Just been a little crazy these past few weeks.

Week 15 & 16

So the date is set. Thursday, December 8th we'll find out if Dylan is going to have a baby brother or baby sister...SOOOOOOO exciting. And so far Dylan seems super excited. I'm sure that will change as it gets closer, and of course once the baby is born, but for now I'll take the extra hugs and belly kisses. :) We also have our 2nd blood test for the integrated screening this coming Friday, 11/25.

How am I feeling you ask? Pretty good.  The second trimester is treating me well. Besides being tired, and having a little acid reflux at night, I'm feeling great. It's pretty darn amazing what's going on inside this belly of mine. Right now, Blueberry #2 is the size of an avocado, about 4.5" long, yet only 3.5 ounces in weight. Soon, I'll actually start to feel those wonderful, yet sometimes nauseating kicks and flutters.

Lots to do once we find out the gender. Dylan will be moving into his new bedroom and getting a whole new set of furniture and new big boy bedding. Kind of exciting, yet a bit overwhelming for mommy.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Week 14

Things are getting better...:) and we are officially in the 2nd trimester. Unfortunately, I was sick for the first part of this week, but am feeling better now. And not being able to take any medications to help just down right stinks. HOWEVER, it's 9:11pm and I'm still up and have enough energy to write this post, so that is a huge plus. Not to mention the nausea has subsided, Yippee!

We have our 14 week checkup this Friday, the 11th. It's just a regular checkup but we'll be able to make our next ultrasound appointment at that time to find out the sex of the baby. Any guesses? Aaron swears it's a girl, but I actually kid of think it's another boy.
                        

I promised pictures last week of Dylan all dressed up so here you go. How cute are these kids! Audrey and Dylan dressed up together and had so much fun running around being chased by monsters (i.e. Kevin, Audrey's daddy) and having their Halloween egg hunt.

Oh, and I think I forgot to mention that Aaron and I finally told Aaron about his soon-to-be brother or sister. We showed him the ultrasound picture and some pictures from the What to Expect book with babies in bellies to help try and explain it. He kept asking to "see" the baby and did so by lifting up my shirt. He now likes to rub my belly (kissing it occassionally), however he also likes to be held like a baby again, which I hear is normal. I can't wait until we can tell him whether he's having a sister or brother - we might even get him a boy or girl cabbage patch kid to play with and care for. How cute will that be!

And by next week I'll start sharing some baby bump photos. It is for sure here, but not the hard baby belly we all prefer, haha.