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34-week bumpdate

34 week bump date
My goodness, I can’t believe we are already here! Time is literally flying. I started to see my OB every week and we are seriously in the home stretch. Things started to hit me that our new baby will be here very soon and nesting has officially kicked in. I recruited Caleb and my parents to clean the carpets in our bedrooms, rearrange the nursery and go through all the toys, clothes, blankets etc.  – they were troopers!  I feel like we accomplished so much this weekend, but we still have a lot to do!

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HOW FAR ALONG?

34 weeks and three days. Getting close to the end!

HOW ARE YOU FEELING?

Overall – eh. Ha. It’s no joke being pregnant in the summer! I’m just thankful that I have the ability to work on the blog from home where the a/c is on full blast. It’s H-O-T and I am very pregnant. We live in a three-story townhouse, so the stairs are starting to become a beating, but at least I can count it as random exercise 🙂 All joking aside, I am trying not to dwell on not feeling “great” but knowing there is an end in sight. I try to rest when William naps and then be completely present for him when he’s awake. I want to soak up every second with my first baby and the time is going way too fast!

34 week pregnancy update

GENDER GUESSES

As we get closer to our due date I am so unsure about what we are having. I told Caleb that if they say “It’s a girl” I won’t be shocked and if they say “It’s a boy” I won’t be shocked either! So different than last time. I was SO confident that William was a boy, that I probably would have passed out if they said “It’s a girl!” And honestly, I can see us as family of two little boys just as much as I see William loving on and protecting his little sister. I can’t wait to share the news with you guys once baby #2 is here! If you’re interested.. here is what the  Old Wives Tales are predicting.

NAMES

This is where I wish we knew what we were having. It would be nice to know we either need a boy name or a girl name! We’re getting closer on each, but like last time we will most likely head to the hospital with a list of a few boy and girl names and wait until we meet our new baby.

34 week pregnancy update

34 week pregnancy bump date

CRAVINGS

When you can’t eat the one thing you’re craving it makes for not a lot of fun! I’m ready to veg out on a pint of Talenti ice cream 🙂

GESTATIONAL DIABETES

I am still controlling gestational diabetes through my diet. The diet is based around limiting carbs and getting enough protein/veggies. Thankfully, it’s well controlled!

34 week pregnancy update

WEIGHT GAIN

So far I’ve gained 14 pounds. The slow weight gain over the last month was due to counting carbs and eliminating sugar. I remember this happening when I was pregnant with William, too. I’m trying to add in a few more snacks throughout the day to help get more calories, while also making sure they fit within the gestational diabetes diet.

MATERNITY CLOTHES

I am working on a post that will highlight my favorite maternity items, but here are a few favorite outfits so far: this white off the shoulder dress, this red striped maxi dress and this white dress. I will say its easier to get away with wearing non-maternity in the summer by wearing loose, breezy dresses.
34 week pregnancy update

EXERCISE

I am still keeping up with Flywheel classes and plan to continue as long as I can. Because exercise is so important in controlling gestational diabetes I am making a point to make at least two classes a week. It may not seem like a lofty goal, but I am just glad that I have been able to keep up with it from the beginning of the year when I found out I was pregnant.

SLEEP

Sleep has been good! I haven’t started getting up for those middle of the night bathroom breaks yet,so I’m feeling pretty rested when I wake up in the morning.

SIGNS OF LABOR

Lots of braxton hicks contractions, which is new to me! I didn’t feel them at all when I was pregnant with William, but I guess once your body has gone through pregnancy and labor once, it all comes more natural the second time around.

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34 week pregnancy update

Thanks for reading and for all of your love and support since first sharing I was pregnant in March! xoxo

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Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

ten midi dresses under $100

blue ruffle hem midi dressYou guys, it is so hot in Dallas. It’s officially that time of the summer where it’s hard to be outside if you’re not in the pool. Since William loves swimming, we have no problem running over to my parents’ house for a quick dip, but on the days we don’t get in the pool, the only thing I want to throw on is a comfy dress. This blue ruffle midi dress looks more put together than just a t-shirt dress, but it’s ever bit as comfortable. And, you seriously can’t beat the price! At $55, I wish it came in more than one color!

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Ten Midi Dresses under $100

Outfit Details

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Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

28-week bumpdate

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It is just so hard for me to believe that it’s already time for my 28 (29 weeks tomorrow!) week bumpdate update. This pregnancy has just flown by! Is that how it is with every second pregnancy? With William I was so focused on every development in him and change in myself that I feel like I knew every second what was happening. This time around it seems like I barely have time to breathe! I guess that’s what happens when you add a very active toddler into the mix. Did all of you second time mamas feel the same way? So… I wish time would slow down, but I am also soooo excited to met our new baby, so maybe time is going just right 🙂

As always, thanks so much for following along!

Outfit Details

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How far along?

28 weeks and six days. I guess this could really be more like my 29-week update! I am officially in the third trimester!

How are you feeling?

I have good days and bad days! Some days I feel wonderful, like I am my old self and the other days I can hardly move! I think part of it has to do with the Texas heat. William and I have been spending a lot of time outside, so by late afternoon I am exhausted! I’ve also been seeing a chiropractor for sciatic pain. I had it last pregnancy, but it seems to be worse this time around. Otherwise, feeling great! 🙂

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Gender Guesses

I talked about what the Old Wives Tales were predicting, but I really go back and forth whether I think we’re having a baby boy or baby girl. I was fairly certain early on it was a girl because I was so sick, but now that my bump is really showing, I’m carrying a “basketball” again, which makes me think boy! Either way it’s going to be a fun surprise come September.

Cravings

Well, I still have that dang sweet tooth. I wouldn’t say that I am craving anything in particular, but just anything sweet. Which leads me to my next update…

Gestational Diabetes

I took the 1 hour glucose test and unfortunately didn’t pass. My OB gave me the option of taking the three hour test or just assume I have it. I decided on the latter to avoid taking the three hour test again! For those of you who don’t know, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with William, too. Because of pregnancy hormones, my body doesn’t process insulin like it should while pregnant. Thankfully, it is easy to control with diet and exercise and will go away as soon as baby is delivered!

Weight Gain

So far I’ve gained 12 pounds. Doctor says I am right on track for the rest of pregnancy.

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Maternity Clothes

I love being pregnant in the summer. It’s so easy to throw on a dress and most of the clothes I have bought are non-maternity because they are looser in fit. I do love to show off my baby bump, so I have picked up a few maternity pieces along the way. I absolutely love this off the shoulder dress that I’m wearing in today’s post. It’s one of the softest dresses I own and so comfortable. It comes in three other colors and I’m tempted to buy another – especially because it’s only $88!

Exercise

My goal was to take two Flywheel classes a week and I’m happy to say that I have been able to do that! A few weeks I’ve gone three times and I may try to do that more going forward.

Sleep

Sleep has been good so far. Honestly, I feel like I am so worn out by the end of the day that sleep comes easily for me! I have been waking up around 6:30 each morning… but instead of jumping out of bed, I take it easy and have a few quiet minutes to myself before the day gets started.

Things to do

I touched on this this post about our babymoon, but my goodness I haven’t made any progress on my list. The 11-week countdown is on and someone needs to help me get my butt in gear! We have a few more trips planned, but will back in Dallas for good come mid-July. I’m hoping I can accomplish some things before then, but if not, that will give me about seven weeks to prep. Right now, the top thing on my mind is finding a bed, sheets, etc for William and startig the transition to big boy bed. Wish us luck!!

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Outfit Details

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Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine