1 week pp

The easy part - Well right now DS2 just sleeps all the time. When he's not sleeping he's nursing. It's funny because when I just had DS1 the newborn stage seemed hard. Now that I have 2 - a newborn is really easy. He nurses, sleeps and poops. I've lucked out and he's a pretty good sleeper at night. He nurses around 9pm - sleeps for 3-4 hours - nurses again around midnight - sleeps for 3 hours - nurses around 3am and then again around 5 or 6. It's really not too bad especially since he usually falls right back to sleep.

The hard part - Getting enough quality time with DS1. Nursing takes a lot of my time. During the day DS2 wants to nurse every 1 1/2 - 2 hours. DS1 loves his little brother but I think he gets jealous sometimes and he wants to cuddle too. Luckily I have a mother's helper that plays with him 2 days a week for 2 hours. Once we're able to get out and about and DS1 can get back to play dates and having fun I think it will be easier with him (being out with DS2 will be another story - that will probably be harder)

weight - down 16.5 lbs (23.5 lbs to go)

baby 2.0 is here!!

It's a BOY!! DH and I are just thrilled. He is absolutely perfect and big brother adores him. I'll have to work on a birth story soon - but here's the short of it.

Started getting contractions On Wednesday sept 15. I had my 39 week OB appointment that morning and then got a wonderful pedicure. The contractions started around 4 pm and were every 15 min apart. The continued through the night and in the morning were closer together but still not that regular. I was admitted into the hospital at 7:30 pm (Thursday) and after pushing for only 13 mintues DS2 was born early Friday morning (Sept 17) at 3:53 am - weighing 9 lbs 2 oz and 21 inches. We are so in love!

39 weeks

How far along: 39 weeks

I had my 39 week appointment today. I'm about 1 - 1 1/2 cm dilated. Cervix still long. Tomorrow I have a growth u/s to see how big baby is. Tuesday I have a NST (non stress test) and my 40 week appointment. We'll be setting up a date to induce if baby isn't here yet. However I have been having contractions for the past 4 hours about 15 minutes apart. Maybe they'll turn into something?

How big is baby?: Baby's the size of a Watermelon!

What is baby doing? Baby's brain is still developing rapidly, and his skin has taken on a paler shade thanks to a thicker layer of fat around the blood vessels. (Don't worry; he'll change color again soon after birth.) He's now able to flex his limbs, and his nails might extend past his fingertips.

Total weight gain: 39.5 lbs

Sleep: Last night was horrible- but that's because I have toddler with an ear infection.

Movement: It's slowed done but baby is still moving.

Milestones: ?

What I'm looking forward to: Meeting this baby! I'm just about ready. All my other September mom friends (there are 4 others I know IRL due in September) have had their babies.

39 week belly picture

38 weeks

So D-day is approaching - quite fast! I had my 38 week appointment. I'm 1/2 cm dilated and my cervix is still long. I know that doesn't mean anything. I was barely 1 cm when I went into labor with DS. I still hope to have at least another week. Honestly I wouldn't mind making it to my due date.

How big is baby?: Baby's the size of a Watermelon!

What is baby doing? The last bits of vernix caseosa (the white goo keeping baby's skin moist) and lanugo (downy hair) are slowly shedding into your amniotic fluid. Baby's head is about the same circumference as her abdomen, and her head could be covered in an inch or so of hair.

Total weight gain: 39 lbs

Sleep: Not too bad considering I'm 8 1/2 months pg

Movement: Baby's running out of room - but still moving

Milestones: ?

What I'm looking forward to: Soon I'll find out if baby is a boy or girl! I can't believe I'm at the end.

38 week belly picture

Happy September!

Wow - it is September 1st and I am full term today! I am in denial. I knew what we were getting into but I'm not quite ready for this baby! I still have things I need to do.

How far along: 37 weeks - FULL TERM!


How big is baby?: Baby's the size of a Watermelon!

What is baby doing? Your full-term (yay!) baby is gaining about 1/2 ounce a day and getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready. He's also brushing up on skills for the outside world: blinking, sucking, inhaling, exhaling, and gripping (it's getting strong!).

Total weight gain: 39 lbs (I blame it on all the ice cream I ate this week)

Sleep: Not as good as it used to be but I'm still only waking up once so I can't really complain.

Movement: Baby's running out of room - but still moving

Milestones: Full Term!

What I'm looking forward to: Finishing all the final things that need to get done. Pack a bag, freezer meals, a little more laundry. We're almost there!

37 week belly picture