Comparing Pregnancies

We are now 37.5 weeks along with baby #2. Jason gets back tonight from a week and a half elk hunting trip to Montana. I am very thankful the baby did not decide to come while he was gone. It's been a little more difficult this week than I thought but thanks to my very supportive family, we made it through. I am tired and at times uncomfortable...especially at night. Even though Nash is only 20 months old, it's hard to remember some of the details about my pregnancy. Everyone asks me if this pregnancy is different from my pregnancy with Nash. So I thought I would try to do a little comparison anyway.

1. Morning sickness: I was nauseous during both pregnancies. I think it only lasted about 12 weeks with Nash and about 15 or so with this one. Not bad either time though. I really can't complain. I think I was pretty fortunate.

2. Cravings: With Nash I craved chicken noodle soup, ice cream and candy (Mike n Ikes and Skittles). With this pregnancy I still like my sweets but I haven't had any major cravings. The closest thing to a craving is the hot ham and cheese from Hungry Hobo (with a side of waffle fries please).

3. Baby activity: I remember Nash being active but not like this one. I think this one sleeps very little and likes to party! Some days I think this baby is going to exit spontaneously right through the side of my belly. :0)

4. Restless legs: If you have never had this, count your blessings. I don't remember which part of my pregnancy I had this with Nash but I definitely remember having it. I had it during my first and third trimesters this time. The only thing that helped was getting up and doing 100 or so calf raises followed by calf stretches. I would be exercising at 10pm or 3am, whenever the need occurred. This time Jason also tried rubbing my IT band on the side of my thigh. Rubbing might be the wrong word. It felt more like he was trying to puncture a hole in the side of my leg but he thought he was more effective that way. Even though it really hurt at the time, I have to say I fell asleep pretty quickly after his "treatments."

5. Fatigue: It's definitely different this time around. I was mostly tired during my first and third trimesters with Nash. I had more energy during my second trimester. When I was tired after work, I would take a nap. This time...NO CAN DO! When I get home from work, Nash is usually ready to read books and play. I know he's just helping me prepare for what's to come! :0)

Overall, it's been another good pregnancy!

Nash-ster's Dictionary

Here is an update on Nash's vocabulary words...he will likely be passing me up soon! Every day he says something new.

*hanger

*backyard

*Go Hawkeyes

*soccer ball

*upstairs

*downstairs

*Ali (we have a picture of Muhammad Ali on our landing and Nash says "Ali" when he passes by)

*I get it

*don't touch

*that hurt (this is what he said when he got his H1N1 shot as he pulled the syringe out of his leg and out of the nurses hand!)

*I tired

*flamingo, peacock, llama, dolphin

*bonk head

*dark

*bright

*I hold you (this is what he says when he wants me to pick him up)

*cut it

*wash hands

*brush teeth (which mostly consists of him sucking the Elmo toothpaste off of his toothbrush)

...the list goes on

he's starting to get his colors correct and can count to 9 if someone alternates numbers with him. Although he can spout off 7, 8, 9 pretty quickly on his own. He will not say TEN! He said THANK YOU to the lady at the apple orchard yesterday. She was so impressed that he didn't even have to be reminded. I was SO proud!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Nana and our little Halloween puppy...

Nash, Whit, and Evan

Will, Daniele, and Nash. Will and Daniele passed out candy at our house so we could take Nash trick or treating at a few houses.

The Dog Catchers and the puppy

Trick or Treat?! Arf Arf!

35 week checkup

Today we went in for our 35 week (and 2 day) checkup. Jason wasn't able to make it but Nash came along to entertain the waiting room. The doctor said my tummy was measuring small (which I found hard to believe) so she ordered an ultrasound to make sure everything was OK. Nash thought it was so cool to see the baby on the TV and liked playing with the gel on my tummy. The ultrasound tech gave us some new baby photos and Nash got to keep one too. Like a proud big brother he showed it to some people in the waiting room. The doctor took a look at the pictures and measurements and told us everything looked fine, we just have a small baby. (So why have I gained 30 pounds???) The baby measures in the 45th percentile. We go back for another checkup in 2 weeks!

This is a video I took of the baby wiggling around in my belly.

Shake and Bake

Friday was cold and rainy so Nash and I decided we would bake some Halloween cupcakes.

Almost done!

Notice a few are missing...we can't figure out where they went!

October Belly Update

These pictures were taken at 33.5 weeks. According to babycenter.com, the baby weighs around 4 pounds and is around 17 inches long.

The Pumpkin Patch

On Sunday, Oct 18th, we piled into two vehicles and headed over to Shady Knoll Pumpkin Patch for our traditional pumpkin search.

Then we headed back to our house to start carving out our masterpieces.

The final works of art. From left to right: Daniele's witch, Lil Dub #2's mini pumpkin, Megan's witch feet, Rick's scary mummy, Whit's monster, Nash's Mickey Mouse, Jason's Trick or Treat skull and Will's Mummy Pumpkin. After we cleaned up we stuffed ourselves eating loaded baked potatoes, country style ribs, squash, and pumpkin dessert! YUM!