26 Weeks

 26 Weeks. Baby is the Size of a Box of Mac N’ Cheese

Total Weight Gain/Loss? 15 lbs.

Stretch Marks? Nope

Sleep? Sleeping comfortably. Usually wake up once a night to pee.

Best moment this week? Nothing special. Just having fun when we can and making her best of this cold and snowy February.
Miss Anything? Being able to see my crotch (haha). Thankful I can still see my feet.
Movement? Tons of movement! Not feeling as cushioned as it was with Amelia. But probably less than with Bran. Will be interesting to see if I see all the crazy limbs sticking out like I did with Bran.
Food cravings? I have been loving these sour patch kid sweet tarts I bought for Valentine’s Day. And the chocolate covered strawberries Joe bought me were delicious!

Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Gender?  Unknown
Labor Signs? No changes. Just daily Braxton Hicks
Belly Button in or out? Out
Wedding rings on or off? On
How is mama feeling? Happy and physically very good. It’s apparent my body is changing, but I don’t have many aches and pains. Mild sciatica pain every now and then that I can usually relieve by moving around or switching positions.
Looking forward to? St. Patty’s Day. Signs of spring!

Valentine’s Day was very low key for Joe and I this year. We spent the day attempting to move Amelia to her new room, which came to a abrupt end mid move. Amelia spent the night sleeping on just the mattress in her new room but didn’t seem to mind one bit. She impatiently waited for everything else to be moved the rest of the week. But we have her all settled now minus a few of her wall flowers. Joe ended up having to go out on an ECMO transport to Portsmouth. So what was supposed to be filet for dinner, turned into heart shaped pizza from Jets with the kids lol. But it made their night! The kids had a lot of fun celebrating at school with their friends. Bran wrote out all of his own Valentines cards this year. Apparently his friend Ada in his class wants to marry and possibly kiss him. I think he is a little nervous about it hahahaha. 

Otherwise, it has just been cold and snowy! We get out and play in it when we can. Amelia even rode her bike outside on our heatwave of a 34 degree day. 

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24 Weeks

24 Weeks. Baby is the Size of a Package of Oreos

Total Weight Gain/Loss? 12 lbs

Maternity Clothes? My favorite pair of maternity pants (my first pair ever, from when I was pregnant with Brannock) ripped a hole right in the crotch. I had to throw them away I was so sad!! I have one pair of jeans left that I kind of hate because they are uncomfortable. I ordered a new pair from Target that may go back if I don’t them. Then it might be leggings all day everyday!

Stretch Marks? Nope

Sleep? Loving my sleep. I added a body pillow and another pillow and usually get pretty comfortable snuggled up with them one way or another.

Best moment this week? Celebrating Brannock’s 5th birthday.
Miss Anything? Not really
Movement? I am feeling a ton of movement now. And this week I think it’s finally getting big enough to feel from the outside. Although everyone Dada tries to feel it, baby stops! Haha
Food cravings? I have still been loving cuties, and Oreos.
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Gender?  Unknown
Labor Signs? I am starting to get quite a few Braxton Hicks contractions. I have some pretty much everyday.
Belly Button in or out? Outing
Wedding rings on or off? On
How is mama feeling? Good! I am really enjoying this pregnancy. I have been able to stay very active and feel great physically. 
Looking forward to? Spring....but it is unfortunately looking like February is going to be our coldest winter month yet. And my winter coats are getting dangerously close to not zipping.

This past month flew by! We have been keeping busy. Brannock and Dada have had some boys days, while Amelia and Mama have had some girl time. Wow spending time with one kid is so incredibly easy!! The boys have been going to the Chiller to ice skate and Bran seems to be enjoying himself, even if he is learning to make funny faces like Dad!

Brannock and Amelia really are the best of friends. I love watching them grow and play together. I hope Baby L 3.0 can be just as close!

For Brannock’s birthday we went to a trampoline park! We also had some friends over for cake and ice cream. What was intended to be a low key Covid friendly celebration, ended up being the absolute perfect day celebrating the little man.  We also collected things for a Time Capsule for Brannock to open on his 18th birthday. I really just can’t believe he is 5. Brannock is the perfect big brother of the family.  He is funny, outgoing, loving, loves trying new things, and is just an all around great kid. I am so lucky to be his mama! Amelia also wore 3 different outfits for Bran’s big day. She was butt naked changing into her swimsuit at one point ,and stripped naked in front of everyone to put on a dress Grandma Lude gave her towards the end of the party lol.

Bran’s actual birthday was on a Monday and was spent celebrating with his friends at school.  He made sure I documented that he is almost as tall as me now that he is 5 (a little over 44 inches!). At his request we had sushi for dinner. And I got a picture holding all 3 of my babies. I hope to try it again before the end of this pregnancy,  but these kids are heavy!!

We have been out playing in the snow! I am looking forward to warmer days, but am happy we are finding fun where we can! The kids love it.

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Amelia wears a dress and Elsa rain boots to school every single day.

24 Weeks Pregnant with all 3 kiddos!