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*Originally posted September 11, 2017 on Fab . Fit . Me*


I went on maternity leave at the very start of 36 weeks (August 30, 2017). I spent the first day relaxing. Fought a cold since the weekend and I just needed some time to relax. Other than that, I've been doing everything I can to prep for Baby P's arrival. Been doing a lot of laundry and cleaning. And making shopping lists. Of things I am going to need in the near future. Like more nursing bras and other postpartum supplies. All of which aren't 911 but will eventually need to be purchased in the coming weeks. One of my associates at work predicted I'd go into labor early... so I'm working on getting my hospital bag ready to go and getting Baby P's laundry washed and sorted. So much to do!!!


Anyway... let's get on with my update, shall we?


36 Weeks


At the Baby Sprinkle...


After the Baby Sprinkle with my monster...



What is up with Baby P #2 this week?

  • Baby P is still packing on the pounds - at the rate of about an ounce a day

  • She weights almost 6 lbs and is more than 18 1/2 inches long - which is about the length of a head of romaine lettuce

  • She's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered her body, as well as the vernix caseosa - the waxy substance that covered and protected her skin during her 9-month amniotic bath

  • She swallows both of these substances, along with other secretions, resulting in a blackish mixture called meconium that will form the contents of her first bowel movements

What's been happening with ME this week?


Weight Gained: 5 lbs up from my last appointment 4 weeks prior. Brings us to a grand total of 30 lbs gained total from the start of this pregnancy. *sigh* I guess it's all for baby right? My midwife did advise me to limit my sugar intake though. But other than that, Baby P is lookin' good! She's already head down and in position and her heartbeat is nice and strong. Now it's just a matter of waiting.


Workouts: won't be doing anything till post baby. This SoCal heat is unbearable to really do anything. Indoors and outdoors. Not for this prego lady.


Symptoms: still the same as last week. Hasn't changed much. More exhausted? I didn't think it would be possible, but I am.


Food Aversions: Anything greasy makes my tummy turn after I eat it.


Food Cravings: Ice Cream. Probably because of this heat.


Sleep: I want more of it!!! It's been super hot at night so it sucks. I have to get up to pee like every 5 minutes it seems.


Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases? After the baby shower, we went to pick up a few things that we'll need prior to Baby P's arrival - burp rags, wash cloths, a few bottles... whatever else we need can be bought later on after she's here. I also bought some things for myself. Nursing bras, underwear, pjs/loungewear... just the necessities since we have a lot of things already from having Ella.


Stretch Marks: I think so. Like a lot more of them.


Miss Anything?: Working out. I really do.


Belly Button In or Out? Out.


Wedding Rings On or Off? Depends on the day. Some days I puff up pretty bad. Other days I'm okay.


Happy or Moody Most Of The Time? Irritable for sure. This damn heat is just too much for this prego lady to bear.


Any Movement? Yes. A lot.


Fun and/or Interesting Things from the Week? We had our baby sprinkle!!! It was small and intimate, which was fine by me. It almost didn't happen because I did not want to stress myself out with party planning. But the hubby decided to take on the responsibility of planning it for us. The main purpose of having it was to celebrate Baby P #2 (who by the way still does not have a name!).


Group Pic


The kids having a blast out back on the trampoline...


Us opening gifts!




Looking Forward To? Being able to truly relax and enjoy the time I have before Baby P #2 makes her appearance. Gonna spend as much time with my 2 year old as I can.


*Originally posted August 31, 2017 on Fab . Fit . Me*


SoCal is going through a major heat wave right now and being prego and trying to look cute in this heat can be very difficult for me. When I'm at home, I just wanna lounge around in nothing but my undies and a tank. So this week's update photo is a rare one! (no it's not in the partial nude as just described lol). I had a birthday dinner over the weekend so I actually look sort of decent!!!


35 Weeks



What is up with Baby P #2 this week?

  • Baby P doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and weighs more than 5 1/4 lbs - about the size of a honeydew melon!

  • She is probably not doing somersaults anymore but the number of kicks should remain the same.

  • Her kidneys are fully developed now and her liver can process some waste products.

  • Most of her basic physical development is now complete and she'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.


What's been happening with ME this week?


Weight Gained: not quite sure but I'm afraid to find out... needless to say I've been eating a lot. What can I say? I don't plan on being pregnant again so I've decided to just give in to my cravings and indulge. Because I am determined to get my bod back into pre-1st baby shape ASAP.


Workouts: Ha! Waiting to hit those weights postpartum for sure!!!


Symptoms:

  • lower back aches when I'm sitting for too long or when I'm laying in bed

  • major cankles and chubby fingers!

Food Aversions: anything greasy! I'll eat it and then immediately regret it afterwards.


Food Cravings: donuts!!!! My boss was nice enough to buy us some donuts on Friday. It was sooooo yum. And beer. Ice. Cold. Beer.


Sleep: Not bad...even with the frequent trips to the bathroom and lower backpain... I've been getting adequate sleep at night. And even when I nap with Ella.


Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases? yes!!! totally saw these and had to have them...


Aren't they super cute?! I can't wait for Baby P #2 to use them!!!


Stretch Marks: I'm pretty sure there will be a lot more new ones. I'll be able to assess the damage once I pop this baby out.


Miss Anything?: Being mobile. As dramatic as it sounds... I've slowed down a lot when walking from point A to point B. It's hard to walk through narrow spaces. And just being extra careful I don't do anything to accidentally bump into things with the prego belly.


Belly Button In or Out? Out!!!


Wedding Rings On or Off? I swelled up pretty bad on Saturday night because of the heat and my rings were stuck. So I think I might just have to take them off and keep them off till after Baby is here.


Happy or Moody Most Of The Time? Neutral. Not too moody but I have my moments.


Any Movement? Yes. And I have to say she totally beats me up from the inside pretty good. Sometimes it even feels like I might be going into labor.


Fun and/or Interesting Things from the Week? A very good friend of mine came over on Sunday the 27th, to bring over some gifts for Baby P #2 and to hang out and let both of our toddlers play. She also brought some food, which is always a big win with this prego lady.

Looking Forward To? Finally going on maternity leave! Wednesday 8/30/2017 I am officially on LOA. And then it's baby shower and finalizing preparations before baby's arrival. Eeeeek!!!


*Originally posted August 29, 2017 on Fab . Fit . Me*


34 Weeks



What is up with Baby P #2 this week?

  • Baby P now weighs about 4 3/4 lbs, is almost 18 inches long and is the size of a cantaloupe.

  • Her fat layers - which will help regulate her body temperature once she's born - are filling her out, making her rounder.

  • Her skin is also smoother than ever.

  • Her central nervous system and lungs are continuing to mature.


What's been happening with ME this week?


Weight Gained: Look for it in my 36 week update post!!!


Workouts: nada!


Symptoms:

  • Heartburn. Major. Like I couldn't sleep at night major. No bueno.

  • TMI alert - constipation. Not too bad. But definitely uncomfortable.

  • Vaginal discharge. More than usual. Gross.

  • More swelling due to heat and pregnancy.

Food Aversions: sometimes I don't like the food I just finished consuming.


Food Cravings: Food from this Asian place I haven't ate at in the long time. Hubby got some for me over the weekend. And I did not enjoy it at all.


Sleep: And I am finally having trouble rolling over in bed. And getting out of bed. The belly just weighs so much now.


Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases? Not this week.


Stretch Marks: It looks like I've gained some new ones. Can't confirm it till after Baby is here...and then I will be able to assess the damage some more.


Miss Anything?: Not waddling. Looking cute. Now I just look like a huge pregnant lady that's about to pop any day now.


Belly Button In or Out? It's never going back in, I'm afraid.


Wedding Rings On or Off? On.


Happy or Moody Most Of The Time? Emotional rollercoaster ride over here! I had a brief moment the other day when I thought of my Ella Bella and immediately felt sad... she's growing up so fast and I just realized that in just a few weeks, it will no longer be just me and Ella. I know I should be happy that I'm welcoming another baby girl... but I just can't help but feel sad, too


Any Movement? Yes sir!


Fun and/or Interesting Things from the Week? Not really. Same ole same ole. Just been trying to rest up a lot. Baby P will be here pretty quick and I'm not looking forward to the sleep deprivation part of this whole thing! Looking Forward To? Our baby shower in a couple of weeks! The hubs took the reigns on this one and planned the whole thing so I wouldn't have to stress out about it. It's more of a sprinkle. We don't expect a lot of people to be there so it'll be a nice little intimate gathering to celebrate the new baby. Should be fun! Can't wait.


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