Pregnancy #2: 31 Weeks Update

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Another week flew by.  I probably start every post with that line, but it is absolutely the truth.  It was an eventful weekend.  Our neighborhood puts on a huge garage sale every year and we scored some pretty great stuff.  We found a really nice baby jumper for $20.  I remember that thing being such a lifesaver with Sage when I was trying to get anything done.  I’d put him in the jumper by the kitchen and get food going and he’d have a blast.  We also found Sage a desk which we were not looking for but it has turned out to be such a hit.  Sage just started coloring and he loves having a place to put his crayons and color.  It will go to good use for years.  I also found really cute work sandals at $3/pair.  Man you can’t go wrong with that deal.  I love deals like that because then I don’t care if something happens to the shoes or they get beat up.  

Saturday night was spent outdoors with our neighbors while Sage and his buddy who is the same age played until bed time.  None of us wanted to go in for dinner because the boys were doing so well playing together.  We all ended up eating in intervals in our driveway.  Sage slept well that night!  On Sunday we traveled to visit my mom and mother-in-law for Mother’s Day.  It was really nice to see family and Sage had a blast.  We only got a 30 minute nap out of him in the car, but luckily he was a happy guy the whole time.  He loved watching the big trucks pass by from his car seat.  Every time we’d pass a truck we’d hear “Truck!  Truck!” from the backseat.  Totally made his day.

I’m going to keep this update organized.  I had an appointment on Friday so I actually know my stats.  My appointments are bi-weekly now and I get to have my next sonogram in about a month.  Yay!

Weeks:  31 weeks

Weight Gained:  22 pounds

Body:  I’m feeling very good.  Definitely feeling the extra weight though.  I’ve been very inspired to get things in order around the house lately so quite often I find myself bouncing around the house with ease.  I’m not working out aside from playing with Sage and going on walks with the family and that feels just right for me.

Sleep:  I am sooo ready for sleep at night!  I have been falling asleep fast.  I also have been waking up 1-2 times to pee.  Luckily this week I fell back asleep quite quickly each time.  Sage slept in until 7:30 on Saturday and I haven’t stayed in bed that late in a really long time.  It was wonderful as I needed the extra rest.

Food:  I feel like food is just different this pregnancy.  I rarely wake up and eat anything immediately.  I still like to start each workday with either toast or a bagel.  I was on a smoothie kick (Shakeology, almond milk, almond butter, spinach, banana and ice) for most of last week.  We had a Blue Apron delivery and did so well with dinners last week.  Such an improvement for us!  I had another box delivered on Saturday.  Saturday night I made the udon noodle stir fry and we’ve got pizza and tostados for later this week.  Food all sounds quite delicious lately.  I haven’t had hardly any tofu this pregnancy though because it has not been appetizing to me.

Clothes:  All maternity clothes, every day.  I’m enjoying them.  Getting dressed is so much easier this pregnancy because my work allows casual dress.  I still like to look nice, but I definitely have been rocking a lot of maternity jeans.

Goals:  Continue to Spring clean the house.  More importantly though, just enjoy the time with Sage and my husband!  Sunday night I was working on getting everything ready for Monday and my husband told me take a pause and come hangout with Sage and him because they were painting with watercolors.  I’m so grateful for that reminder because it was such a special moment watching Sage paint for the first time.  Moments like that are the important stuff after all.

Pregnancy #2: The BIG 3-0!

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The BIG 3-0!  It’s totally game time now that I’m in my thirtieth week of pregnancy.  While I’m hoping I still have at least another two months of pregnancy, I also want to be prepared just in case baby boy arrives a little early.  

This weekend we made progress in that I packed up all of Sage’s 18 month clothes and my husband put them in our storage space.  I moved some of the twelve month clothes over to the baby’s room because I know how quickly we’ll be using those.  We also brought out all of Sage’s summer clothes and that makes me happy that he’s all set there.  He’s growing so fast and I swear he’s taller by the day.  We are passing hand-me-downs back and forth with my sister-in-law so I’m still waiting on the newborn clothes because they just had a baby in March.  I remember there being an abundance of newborn clothes though.

The last week was really wonderful because my husband was off from work on Spring Break and the boys spent the week together.  I was able to go into work early and leave early.  One day they visited me for lunch at work which was the best thing ever.  Sage was really shy around my coworkers, but he liked sitting in my chair and being spun around.  The weekend passed too quickly.  Saturday was bright and sunny.  In the morning we went to the farmers market and then spent the rest of the day outside playing until nap time.  My husband and I actually napped during Sage’s nap time as well.  We all were tired.  Sunday was rainy so we went to Barnes and Noble in the morning, stopped at the grocery store, and then played inside.  Sage’s grandma got him a new wagon that my husband put together while Sage and I read lots of books.  Also, my Blue Apron box arrived (we do the vegetarian option) and I made one of the meals on Sunday.  I’ll definitely report back how it goes with using Blue Apron.  My initial take is that the ingredients all look fresh and tasty and the meals are delicious.  I like that I don’t have to figure out what ingredients to buy and the recipes are straightforward.  There still is about 30-40 minutes of prep/cooking time, but that is ok if the meals are all worth it.  I’m ordering another box next week and we’re going to see how it helps our dinner situation during the workweek.

I finished reading Moms on Call Basic Baby Care and now I’m onto reading Moms on Call Toddler Book.  A really handy schedule is provided to balance a toddler and a baby.  Just in glancing at the schedule it is spot on with Sage’s typical day right now and I like previewing what it looks like to add a baby into the mix.  I know that no schedule is perfect, but it gives a good idea.  Also, reading about parenting a toddler is proving to be super interesting.  The book goes into the inner workings of a toddler's mind and it just makes so much sense.  Sage has really started to demonstrate his free will lately and while it is magical to watch, it also can be challenging.  This book doesn't tell you how to parent, but rather gives you the best mindset when doing so.  In other news, my Amazon cart is out of control.  I basically add anything that I think we might want to buy over the next few months including cloth diapers, disposable diapers, bottles, nursing cover, sling carrier, pump bags, bottle brushes, training pants, cute outfit for the boys to match... I don’t plan to buy it all at once, but I figure if I keep it in my cart it makes it really easy to press purchase when the time is right.

My next appointment is Friday.  I’m guessing I’m up between 20-25 pounds.  I gained around 30 pounds with Sage.  I started out thinner this time (due to breastfeeding) so I won’t be surprised if I gain a few extra.  All for baby boy!  I’m making a point to eat more veggies every day, but also coconut milk ice cream.  That’s a happy balance if you ask me.  On Sunday night we were sort of working on potty training with Sage.  He wanted to take a bath and then he was communicating he had to go potty so we left him naked for the next hour and kept reinforcing to go on his potty if he needed to.  We told him that he could have a bite of coconut milk ice cream if he did, but he was much more interested in getting a sticker.

Overall I’m feeling very good.  I have gone to bed early and napped both days over the weekend.  My exercise is playing with Sage and pushing him around on his tricycle.  Emptying the dishwasher and putting away laundry often feels like a workout these days as my belly grows.  Just taking it one day at a time and trying to enjoy this final phase of pregnancy!

Preparing for Baby Boy #2

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I woke up at 5:30 this morning ready to start the day.  That never happens.  The big cozy chair that takes up half the nursery arrived this week.  I decided to test it out so I'm relaxing in the chair and thinking about baby boy that will be here come summer.  Also, I don't want to wake up my husband this early and if my dog knows I'm up and about he'll want to get outside.

Preparing for baby #2 is an entirely different experience.  There is less and more to think about at the same time.  For example, I feel much more prepared in the “stuff” department.  We know what the basics are that we need.  There are a few items I want to purchase this time around (or already have) either because we need a new version of that something or I want to try a new product.  I want to buy a baby sling because while I do really like the baby carriers we own, I’m anticipating needing something like a sling for the first few months.  In another way I have more to think about because Sage is in the picture.  He’s still my baby and the family dynamic will certainly be changing.  We are so excited for the change, but nevertheless it is still a change.

My brain is focused on being able to manage a toddler and a baby this time around and quite frankly that changes my entire mindset.  I’m not sure I left our couch much at all the first month with Sage.  I’d feed him, he’d nap in my arms, and we’d do it all again.  I know I ate and showered so I suppose I did get up sometimes.  Sage had reflux and feeding him was a process in the beginning.  He had to be held upright for 30 minutes after every feeding and for the first two weeks feedings were every two hours.  I know with Sage in the picture that I will not (and cannot) be glued to the couch with baby boy.  My husband will be around to help, but I know I’ll want to be there for Sage as well.  I’m not sure what the balance will look like, but it is certainly on my mind.

I still want to buy a few new bottles to start fresh, I’m wondering if I need any new pump parts, and we still need to stock up on baby essentials (disposable diapers for the first month, wipes, soap for bath time, etc.).  From there I think we may need a few more cloth diapers as well as I’m not sure when potty training is going to happen for Sage.  He’ll be almost two when baby boy #2 arrives so I’m planning on some time when both are in diapers.  Even though I’ve done the whole baby thing, and not that long ago, it still feels like a while ago in some ways.  It’s amazing how quickly they go from baby to toddler.  Life with Sage at 21 months old is so different than the baby days.  We have got bedtime down to a science and then we greet him come morning around 7 o’clock.  Basically by 8 o’clock each night my husband and I have the night to ourselves.  I know this will be something that most certainly changes at least in the early days with baby boy.

Because I like to feel like I’m being productive, I’m reading Moms on Call Guide to Basic Baby Care.  I never came across this book when Sage was a baby, but I’m so happy to have found it now.  A lot of the information is a complete refresher at this point, but it is a great resource.  The authors are moms who are also pediatric nurses.  The book cost $10 on my Kindle app on my phone and I’m really enjoying making my way through it.  I know I’ll refer back to it numerous times in the first six months with baby boy.

I’m relaxed right now, but I’m definitely entering nesting mode.  Every week we get a few more things in order making me feel more and more ready for baby boy.

One thing is for sure though, we already love you so much baby boy and can’t wait to meet you! 

Pregnancy #2: 29 Weeks Update + Spring Cleaning

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Something I’ have noticed about pregnancy #2 is that I forget how many weeks I am.  People ask me and I have to think about it or refer to the Bump app on my phone to double check my progress.  Time is flying by and slowing down at the same time right now.  I have it in my mind that I need to prepare for my due date to be two weeks early.  I know I won’t necessarily go early, but in talking with other ladies it seems like it could definitely be a possibility so I’d rather have that in my head now.  With that mindset, my due date could be the very beginning of July.

Over the weekend we picked out the chair for baby boy’s room.  We are keeping Sage’s chair in his new room and consequently needed a new one for the baby.  I love it!  It is a big and cozy recliner that will take up half the nursery, but I know now how much time I’ll spend in that chair so it is exactly what we wanted.  We figure eventually we’ll move it out to the family room or into Sage’s room (which is much bigger than the baby’s room).  The crib is setup and baby boy's room is almost set.  The drawers aren't filled with clothes yet except for this cute outfit.  I also cleaned out my car over the weekend which is a relief.  It took all of 15 minutes.  Just had to throw out the junk that somehow accumulates.  Spring cleaning is happening little by little.  

Also, in the spirit of Spring, I chopped off all my hair.  It’s light and fresh and will take some getting used to, but I’m really happy about it.  It’s just fun to try something new.  I haven’t had my hair this short in years.  It was around this length when I met my husband and that was six years ago, so it has certainly been a while.  The hairdresser was like “there’s no going back…” and I told her “go for it!”.  I figure by the time baby boy #2 is a year it will be long again and maybe then I’ll want to take the time to style it.

I’ve had a cold the last week.  Thankfully nothing too horrible that it took me out of work, but it is still lingering.  I’ve just been super congested and have a little cough.  My husband has been dealing with the same cold and Sage has had the sniffles so we’re all fighting something.  It actually feels better to be up and moving around though opposed to just lying around.

I found out at my last appointment that I’m anemic and need to start taking an iron supplement.  This did not surprise me as my iron levels dropped during my pregnancy with Sage at this point.  I’ve also brought Green Monster smoothies back into my life in the hopes of also getting a solid kick of iron that way.  My cravings for nutritious food have also increased.  Vegetables are making much more of an appearance.  Sage was even loving the green beans I had the other night which made this mama so happy.  He was actually choosing to eat green beans over his pasta which shocked me!  It’s all about the little things, right?

In case you missed it, Love A Latte is going to be getting a renovation soon.  Watch out for that!

Do you have long or short hair?  Which do you like better?

Pregnancy #2: 28 Weeks Update

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I’m running on very minimal sleep and pregnancy is totally not to blame.  Apparently we lost power last night very briefly, only I didn’t know that is what happened.  Just before midnight I woke up to Sage’s white noise machine blaring the heartbeat sound option.  We always keep it on the white noise option for him and I typically can’t hear it in our bedroom.  However, when it switched to the heartbeat option it was super loud and it woke me up out of a sound sleep.  I was out of it from just being asleep and then my anxiety rose as I tried to figure out what had happened.  My first instinct was of course to go check on Sage.  He was sound asleep and apparently the noise maker had no impact on his sleep.  I woke up my husband because I just had to.  He walked around the house just to make sure everything was in order and then we went back to bed, but I couldn’t sleep because I just couldn’t comprehend what had made Sage’s noise maker do that and by this point I felt wired.  Long story short (or six hours later and me attempting to sleep, but really just resting in bed and reading a book on my iPhone) and I discovered what had happened.

I went to set a timer to drink the glucose drink for my doctor's appointment (this morning was my test for that) and I noticed that the clock on the microwave was blank.  Power outage!  Duh!  My sitter later confirmed that she too had lost power in the night right when we had.  So, I’ve been in a sleep-deprived daze all day.

Let me back up to the weekend though and then I’ll get on with my 28 week update.  The weekend was spent relaxing with family, grilling out, playing outside, and even a trip to the zoo.  On Sunday afternoon while the boys napped, I began to organize baby boy's room.  Oh my gosh I forgot how precious newborn clothes are!  I came across a newborn onesie and extra diaper and they are so tiny.  My heart melted.  The crib isn't put together yet, but soon it will be.  I feel more accomplished knowing that the rest of the room is in pretty good shape.  

This morning I learned that my appointments will now be every two weeks which makes me happy.  I like getting to hear baby boy as much as possible.  

Weight:  Gained 20 pounds (few more than I had with Sage)

Body:  Heartburn is the worst symptom.  It was raging all last night.  On a happy note, I felt baby boy kicking all through the night so he was my company.

Cravings:  Nothing in particular, but I've had a few tasty veggie burgers lately.  I definitely fill up quicker these days.

Sleep:  Aside from last night, sleep has been very good.  I typically get 7-8 hours.  I'm tossing and turning to stay comfortable and laying on my back is definitely not an option as it makes me feel sick.

Best Moments:  Lots of time spent with family!  Sage also got to play with his best buddy that lives across the street a bunch.  We've observed that sharing is his biggest struggle right now.  Hard to reason with a 20 month old on this topic, but we're working on it.

Tell me you've had a nighttime fiasco like mine!

Hi There, Third Trimester!

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Well, today I had tacos for lunch and then a few hours later a tempeh BLT sandwich.  That definitely screams third trimester hunger.

It wasn’t so bad getting out of bed Monday morning, but it was hard saying goodbye to Sage when I dropped him off at the sitter.  He came down with an ear infection on Sunday and still wasn’t 100% back to himself.  He did sleep through the night and wake up his happy self, but I could tell it was hard for him to let go of the weekend.  It was a weekend of fun.  We celebrated my dad’s birthday on Saturday.  Sage got to ride the carousel and run around the mall.  We ordered Chinese for lunch and my husband and I brought the lemon raspberry cake.  Sage even slept the whole car ride home which is always a plus.  My husband and I got to listen to a podcast and relax.

Out of the blue on Sunday morning Sage started crying hysterically and pulling on his ear.  Luckily our pediatrician is open on Sundays and we were able to take him that day.  He spent the morning cuddling on the couch with us which just about never happens.  My husband and I kept looking at each other like, “is he really just sitting here with us?”.  As much as we love to snuggle with Sage, we also knew it must mean he wasn’t feeling right because he normally is all play.  Nap time was tough because Sage just couldn’t get comfortable with his ear hurting him.  I was happy to let him nap on me for an hour and a half though.  We just rocked in his chair as I attempted to hold him like a baby even though his legs were hanging off the chair and my baby belly was in the way.  I still cherished every second of it.

On Monday, Sage slept in and I focused on getting his lunch ready.  Overnight chia oats for breakfast and black bean noodles with tomato sauce and cheese for lunch.  Veggie pouch, banana, and fruit strip for snacks.  Got to make sure he doesn’t go hungry!  My husband had leftovers from the weekend and I totally dropped the ball and didn’t bring anything for myself.  Luckily my work has a café with a salad bar, so I’m never without food.

Today, Sage got to spend the day with my dad!  Sage was saying "papa" early in the morning when I told him grandpa was visiting and was very happy to see him walk through the door.  Normally Sage goes to his sitter's house so this was a special treat.  It was a treat for me too because I went into work a little late.  I started the day with blueberry pancakes.  I'd say that's a wonderful way to start a Tuesday as well as the fact that I'm officially in the third trimester with this pregnancy!!

It has been another good week.  I’ve gotten solid leep, I’ve eaten lots of delicious food and I’m feeling well.  I’m tired though.  I suppose that is certainly to be expected.  We have plans to set up baby boy’s room this weekend.  I can’t wait to organize and make it all ready for him.  There really isn’t that much to do, but just making a little progress here and there makes me feel good.  My sister-in-law just had a sweet baby girl so it will be a little while before we get any of the hand-me-down clothes back, but I’d like to at least have the room setup and ready for him.  We have a rock n’ play that Sage slept in for the first few months because of his reflux, but I’m wondering if I should get a bassinet this time.  I foresee using the rock n’ play all around the house during the day like we did with Sage, but maybe it would be nice to have a bassinet next to our bed in the beginning.  There is a huge neighborhood sale in May and I’m hoping I can find something then.

I just said goodbye to my dad who had a wonderful day with Sage, and P.B. & Cookies Ben & Jerry's is calling my name...and Sage is still napping.  I think I better take a few minutes and just sit on the couch with my dog and my ice cream.

What's new in your world?

Thoughts on Pregnancy #2

Today’s post is about my second pregnancy.  I truly just put my thoughts out there on how this pregnancy compares to my first.  In many ways it is quite similar, but it also has its differences.

It’s just different because it’s not all a surprise.  With my first pregnancy, everything that happened was new to me.  I had no idea what to expect.  My growing midsection is not a surprise nor are the other physical changes.  I’ve seen my body like this before.  It’s still miraculous and I’m still amazed every day by it, but I know a bit more what to expect.

I look at my son, Sage, each day and I’m just filled with gratitude.  I’m so excited for him to have a brother.  I’m excited for my husband and I of course, but I’m really excited for Sage.  That is a new feeling because obviously with baby #1 there was no sibling in the picture.  The whole sibling thing makes me so happy.  I have a brother and he was my best friend when I was little.

Giving up coffee (again) is no big deal.  I’ve had a few decafs this time around though.  I didn’t have a drop with my first pregnancy.

 Losing sleep from pregnancy (getting up to pee, tossing and turning to get comfortable, etc.) is nothing compared to how I know sleep will be with a newborn.  Sage didn’t sleep through the night until he was close to 10 months old so I really get it.  I’m typically asleep by 10PM and get up at 6AM.  I know to cherish this sleep.  I also know that no matter what kind of crazy sleep schedule baby boy #2 has me on when he arrives that I will survive.  My point is that I have zero complaints about pregnancy sleep issues this round.

I cherish my time with Sage.  I know our family dynamic is going to change with a second baby.  I know my attention will be divided.  I’m just enjoying this time with Sage when my husband and I can give him our undivided attention because this time – right now - is very a special time too.  

Food is not as fantastic with this pregnancy.  Overall food just doesn’t have the appeal I remember it having during my first.  I remember how my taste buds immediately changed as soon as I had Sage.  I’m just rolling with it, eating frequently, and doing the best I can to get the proper nutrition for me and baby.  This pregnancy sometimes I eat more because I know I need to eat something rather than I’m really craving it.  

I’ve learned to embrace my messy house.  I have an almost 20 month old who makes a mess.  He plays with a toy and drops it (we’re working on the whole cleaning up thing).  My goals these days are just keeping up with the kitchen and laundry.  My husband and I will do a full cleaning and I swear a day later you wouldn’t know it.  My house looks like kid central.  Yes, I absolutely want to do a deep clean before the baby arrives, but I also know that everything will not look perfect.

 I love maternity clothes even more this time around.  The first time it was a little scary (ok, 100% the wrong word, but it was a bit unsettling…sort of )  watching my body grow and gaining weight.  This time around I’m totally embracing it.  I know that my body needs to get bigger and I need to gain to provide for baby boy and I’m so happy to be doing it (again)!

I wonder if there’s any chance we can get Sage potty trained by the time baby boy arrives.  Any suggestions?  He’ll be close to two when baby boy arrives.

It’s really nice knowing all the unnecessary junk I don’t need to worry about acquiring.  With Sage I had no idea what we needed or really didn’t need.  I understood the basic necessities, but there is just so much baby stuff out there!  This time around there are a few new (or used and just new-to-me) things I’d like to acquire (swing, few more cloth diapers, maybe a bassinet), but other than that I want to keep it simple.  I did just order a sling to carry our newborn around in.  I’m excited about that because I never had one with Sage.  I had the fancy moby wrap that I had to watch You Tube just to get it on right.  I’m hoping the sling is a bit easier to get on and off, but does the trick.

My husband and I got to go on a date recently and it was so wonderful spending time just the two of us.  I know that we’ll have a lot less of that when baby #2 arrives so I want to make sure to get in more dates over the next few months.

I get excited thinking about running again.  I wasn’t running much when I got pregnant so it wasn’t something I was about to pick up during pregnancy.  That being said, I look forward to getting out there with baby #2 in the stroller (once he’s old enough).  I was slow to get back in a fitness routine after Sage and I have no idea how it will go this round, but regardless, I look forward to it.  I have BIG running goals.  It’s just fun to think about right now.

Feeling baby boy’s movement is still the best thing about pregnancy.  It’s my favorite part.  I just feel so connected to him like he’s saying, “hi mom!” every time I feel a kick or flutter.  Hi baby!

I wonder how Jax (our dog) is going to acclimate to baby #2.  He is just warming up to Sage.  He’s the sweetest dog but he certainly misses being the baby.

I am starting to think about how labor is going to go.  Will it be fast?  Will it take 27 hours again?  How will Sage do when we’re at the hospital?  How will Sage react to his brother?  Unanswered questions that only time will tell…

Tell me your thoughts!

Pregnancy #2: 26 Weeks Update (and Weekend Fun)

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The start of the workweek was rough.  We had such a nice weekend and getting back in the swing of things Monday morning was certainly a challenge.  I got to work and found one of Sage’s truck magnets in my shirt.  I looked down at my round stomach and saw an object bulging from my shirt.  How that magnet made its way there, I definitely don’t have a clue.  Certainly a Monday morning thing.  Also, it’s winter again.  I made the mistake of not parking my car in the garage on Sunday night and Monday morning it was a winter wonderland.  I can’t really complain because it truly has been a very mild winter, but once April hits I don’t think it’s fair for snow to make an appearance, especially since we were already given a big glimpse of Spring.  Oh well…hopefully Spring will come back soon.

Thankfully getting out of bed was much easier this morning.  My husband and I went to bed at 9 o'clock last night.  Yay for lots of sleep!  I even did laundry and cleaned the kitchen when I got up this morning.  Amazing how little things can make me feel so accomplished.

Back to the weekend... Sage slept in until 8:30AM on Sunday morning.  Craziness!  He woke up rested and ready to take on the day.  I didn’t know what to do with all that extra time so my husband and I made a big Sunday morning breakfast.  Everything was prepped and I was ready to start cooking all before Sage was out of bed.  We then went to the mall for a few hours because we wanted to get out of the house, but the snow limited our options.  They have these car cart/stroller things at the mall which basically makes the experience for Sage.  He gets to feel like he is driving a car, we can store all of our stuff underneath it, and everyone has fun.  It was nice to get a little exercise (and Starbucks).

Grocery shopping didn’t happen until Sunday late afternoon.  With a blueberry bagel and Cookie Monster’s company, Sage was happy to join us.  I made faux chicken pattie sandwiches for dinner.  Avocado, vegenaise and buffalo sauce for toppings.  Delicious!  My hubby and I finished watching the movie The Night Before after Sage went to bed and suddenly it was Monday.  Love the weekends with my family.

Now onto my 26 week pregnancy update.  My last week of the second trimester…wow!  I really want to get baby boy’s room set up soon.  Sage has been settled in his new room for a while now which makes me so happy.  We need to put together the crib in the baby’s room (used to be Sage’s room) and then I pretty much just have a bunch of organizing to do.  I never really fully organized the closet before Sage arrived and I’d really like to do that this time around.  I also started typing up Sage’s food/schedule for family that will be watching him while we are in the hospital.  It makes me feel like I’m being productive just having things written up.

Weight:  Gained about 17 pounds.

Body:  Heartburn is the biggest symptom.  Definitely making more of an appearance and it’s hard to predict what will set it off.  I often find myself trying to fall asleep at night sitting up a bit to calm it.  My bump has really popped at this point.  I saw my reflection while we were walking the mall and no doubt about it that I look pregnant now.  With the second pregnancy I know how to expect my body changing, so it is not nearly as shocking.  I’m really enjoying it and I love watching the bump grow.  Lifting Sage is getting a bit harder.  My husband has been doing a lot more of the lifting him in and out of the car seat.  I especially notice my bump when I’m reading Sage books and he wants to sit in my lap.  I’ve been feeling very good other than fatigue.  I had a headache on Sunday and my sinuses were bugging me, but I’m sure that is more weather related than pregnancy.  I'm feeling lots of movement and I love every second of it.  The movements are very pronounced and my husband can feel them too.  Baby boy is doing flips or karate.

Cravings:  I was just reading my post from 26 weeks pregnant with Sage and wow does all the food I was making look good.  Makes me really want to step up my game right now!  Food is quite good these days.  I eat smaller portions, but more often.  Often my eyes are bigger than my stomach.  I made a quinoa salad with an olive oil and lemon juice dressing for lunch yesterday that was delicious.  I topped it with an avocado and dug in with chips.  I also bought another package of Silk dark chocolate almond milk so I can have that each morning.  It just sound really good when I first wake up.  Also, this ice cream is tasty.

Sleep:  I fall asleep really easily.  Put on a TV show and I’m out within ten minutes.  That being said, I toss and turn a lot in the night and have to get up to use the bathroom at least once.  Sleep really hasn’t been bad though.  Sage woke up in the night on Sunday and really I was more tired from that than anything pregnancy related.  I guess he’s prepping me a bit for when his brother arrives.

Best Moments:  Time with my family!  The workweeks are busy and go by in a flash.  I cherish the time with Sage and my hubby so much on the weekends.  Lately if Sage is with just me, he’ll want to know where daddy is, and vice versa if he’s with my husband.  He’s keeping tabs on us and it’s so sweet that he wants both of us hanging out with him.  Loves to be with his people!

How was your weekend?

Pregnancy #2: 25 Weeks Update

Hi there!

I’m officially 25 weeks pregnant.  That third trimester is around the corner...  Oh my goodness!  It sort of hit me that while I still have a few months to go, I’m also a significant way through this pregnancy.  On that note I thought it would be nice to pop in for an official pregnancy update.  After eight hours of sleep last night I woke up this morning pretty energized.  Dragging myself out of bed wasn’t too bad and after showering I found an outfit I really like, so that always makes the workday better.  My husband and I had to go in and get Sage out of bed at 6:45AM so I was able to accomplish all my morning tasks quite easily before he woke up (breakfast, make lunches, make breakfast shakes, pack up my car with Sage’s stuff for the sitter and food for me at work, comb my hair, even put on makeup today…).  Sage got out of bed with a smile on his face.  We got him dressed for the day and he shared some of his daddy’s breakfast shake and had some raspberries, and then we were off!  I treated myself to Starbucks on the way to work because my mom gave me a gift card for Easter.  Hurray! 

Weight:  I’ve gained around 15 pounds I'm guessing. 

Sleep:  It has been a solid week of great sleep.  I only get up to pee sometimes.  I definitely toss and turn throughout the night, but I tend to get about eight hours each night and I’m soaking all that sleep in.  I took a two hour nap during Sage’s nap on Saturday which was amazing.  I typically never nap so this was a bit out of the norm for me, but I knew I needed it.  I woke up feeling better too.

Body:  I’m feeling good!  I’m definitely feeling the extra weight and boy am I ready to climb into bed each night.  My skin has been really clear this pregnancy and I’m loving that (please stay that way!).  I get random aches and pains, but nothing major.  We drove to visit family over the weekend and I wasn’t feeling so great in the car ride there and it was tough to get comfortable.  I think that had more to do with needing to eat something though.  Heartburn generally makes a strong appearance at bedtime and random points throughout the day. 

Cravings:  I’m enjoying more breakfast shakes.  Today’s lunch is a mixture of quinoa and lentils with tomatoes and spices.  I’m excited to dive into that with a pile of tortilla chips.  Tempeh BLTs were delicious on Monday.  I’m going strong with my bowl of cereal before bed.  I haven’t been cooking hardly at all this pregnancy.  It has been a lot of simple and basic meals.  I can’t wait to start grilling each night because I know that will make for lots of healthy dinners.

Best Moments:  Feeling baby boy kick and move around is my favorite.  I like to say hello to him and chat.  Sage is doing well with his arm cast which is such a relief.  Bath time is tough, so we’re doing more towel baths lately.  Visiting family for the holiday was fun and as always Sage was the main entertainment.  Sage also participated in his first Easter egg hunt over the weekend and had a blast.  

I have a strong desire to clean my house.  I should rephrase - really just want my house to be super clean before baby boy arrives, but the last thing I want to do after the workday is clean.  My husband and I are tackling rooms here and there and working to clean stuff out.  I have a feeling some more serious Spring cleaning will happen soon.  Sage is a pro at pushing around his toy vacuum.  If only that did the trick!

What’s new with you?