39 weeks

Here we are at 39 weeks, just waiting to see when this little baby decides to make their debut.  I know this time is always the hardest to be patient while we are anxiously waiting to meet the new addition to our family.  I go through feelings that the time is coming soon, and then have to remind myself it could be a whole week away still.  We are all just so excited and ready.  I still can not decide if I think it is a boy or girl.  Lukas actually changed  his mind this week and has now started talking about a baby brother.  He has said sister this whole time, until now.  Who knows, but hopefully the mystery will be solved soon!

The Home Stretch

Well here it is, the final stretch of the pregnancy.... the last month.  I am 37 weeks as of today and just counting down the weeks until this little bundle arrives.  Erin and I are getting very anxious to find out if it is a boy or girl.  I can't really say I have any "mother's intuition" on what it is.  I go back and forth too much.  Whichever way, we are very excited to meet the new addition to our family.

I am starting to wonder/worry about how Lukas is going to handle all of this, and how I am going to handle all of this with him.  He has been our whole life for over 2 years now.  I know people have two plus kids all the time, but I am still struggling with how everything is going to work.  I worry probably more than anything about being a good mother to both.  I worry about not spending enough time with each child and giving them the attention they need and want.  I don't want Lukas to feel left out because the new baby is here, but I also don't want to look back and wish I had bonded better with the baby like I got to with Lukas.  I am sure everything just works out, but right now it is all just so many questions to be answered.

Sorry little freak out moment there :)  Overall this pregnancy has gone very well and has just flown by.  It is crazy that October is only a week away.  It has been very different for me this time since I have been working through the end of the pregnancy as opposed to being home for the summer when Lukas was born.  It definitely takes a toll on my body and am very tired at the end of the day, but luckily our whole house is so we go to bed early and try to get a lot of sleep.  Lukas loves to hang out in the baby's room.  He will take his cars in there and drive them around or just go and sit in the rocking chair.  He is just so cute and excited about being a big brother.  I am very excited to see them together.  We can't wait to be holding the baby in our arms!

Here are some random pictures to enjoy of life lately.  Lukas is ready for anything!
 

Take the poll at the right to guess what gender you think the baby is :)

Baby # 2

I know that I have done a horrible job this time around of writing down things about this pregnancy.  I thought I should atleast give an update as we enter the 3rd trimester.  I know, that means we only have 3 months left before this little bundle of joy makes his/her appearance.  The bad thing is I hear 3 months and that feels like a lot of time still; however school starts in less than a month, which means daycare, football practices and just actually having to work again start making their way into our schedule.  This leaves me with less time to prepare things at home for the baby.  I have told myself all along I want to have things basically ready to go when I go back to school.  That is 3 weeks away and I have A LOT to accomplish.

Back to the actual pregnancy.  Things have been going well through all of it so far.  The bump is starting to poke its way out.  I feel like things are very similar to my pregnancy with Lukas.  ( I am already comparing these children, poor things)  Erin and I decided not to find out what the sex of the baby is.  I guess we just thought it might be fun to have that surprise at the hospital.  I just keep picturing that scene in movies where the doctor announces "It's a ....".  Although I do realize that actual labor is really nothing compared to what most movies portray it as.  I never could have done that with Lukas, but I am very excited about it with this one.  It makes me a little worried about having things ready if it is a girl, but I am sure we will be fine.

I wear a lot of gym shorts and t-shirts just because it is most comfortable.  I am a little nervous about what I will wear when I do go back to work.  I am just not big on spending a lot of money on maternity clothes.  I usually just make dresses work.  I have a band thing for pants, but the baby is so low that it is just not very comfortable.  Maybe I can just wear the P.E. teachers wardrobe in my math class, surely that would be okay right?

The baby's room is coming along.  I will eventually post pictures when it is more complete.  The colors are teal and white on the walls and then the furniture is black.  I am planning to either add some navy blue or purple in curtains and different things around the room.  I am really liking it so far.

Pregnancy Stats:
How Far Along:  28 weeks
Movement:  I have been feeling the baby move for quite awhile now.  It is very active in the evening and when I lay down to go to sleep
Sleep:  I sleep okay, nothing great  I wake up a lot and have a hard time getting comfortable
Weight Gain:  15 lbs.
Gender:  unknown
Names:  We have it very narrowed down for both boy and girl
What I Miss:  I am not a big pop drinker, but I miss Dr. Pepper
Cravings:  I could eat chocolate all day, but I am not real sure that has anything to do with pregnancy

Picture 6 months: