38 weeks...

Here we are...down to the last two weeks!  Sometime in the next two weeks we'll have a sweet, little, cuddly baby to snuggle with!!

Baby C has really plumped up. He/She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long {like a leek}. Baby has a firm grasp, which we'll soon be able to test when we hold his/her hand for the first time! The little pumpkins organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb!  Anytime the little stinker is ready to make an arrival...so are we!

I had an ultrasound last Friday with the High Risk Doctor.  My numbers are all still looking really good and he was really happy that I've been keeping the diabetes in control with my diet.  The little babe looked great too!  The ultrasound tech pointed out when the baby was taking practice breaths...that was pretty cool to see.  She also showed me that the baby is sporting some hair!  I swear if that baby doesn't come out looking like Rapunzel with the amount of heartburn I've had and how many Tums I have to consume on a daily basis!  The estimated the baby at about 6 pounds 12 ounces, we'll see how accurate that is!  {No pictures for the second scan in a row!  Bummer.}

All in all, we're doing well over here!  The kids change their mind almost on a daily basis whether they think the baby is a boy or a girl!  Just waiting for this little one to decide when he/she will join the craziness!!

37 weeks

37 weeks down...we are now days away from meeting the newest little member of our family.  The little ticker over there on the right says 20 days!!  20 days!!!

The baby is now considered "full term," even though the due date is three weeks away. If I were to go into labor now, his/her lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. {Some babies need a bit more time, though.}

Baby #3 weighs about 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel. Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long.  Which would explain the copious amount of Tums that I have been taking!

And don't forget to vote in the baby pool, if you haven't already:
 

36 weeks...

I guess I should really start narrowing down the name choices, getting a hospital bag together and all the little things I need to do before this little pumpkin makes his/her arrival!  Such as wash little baby clothes that have been in storage and get the baby items out of the garage!!  We already took care of getting the car seat in the car because we had to figure out how three {3!!!} would fit in my car.

At 36 weeks the little one is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. He/she now weighs almost 6 pounds {like a large cantaloupe} and is more than 18 1/2 inches long. Baby is 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 his/her skin during the nine-month amniotic bath.

Baby pool

I'm still very behind on blogging, but figured I get this up so that you all could get your guesses in.  We're kind of in the home stretch here so I guess now would be a good time!  Click on the banner below or the one off to the right side of the page.  Good luck!

32 weeks down...only 8 to go!

You guys...8 weeks left!?!?!  That seems so close, but soooo far away at the same time!  Gotta really starting thinking about names and such!!

At 32 weeks baby weighs about 3.75 pounds and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space.  Baby C is gaining roughly half a pound a week at this point.  In fact, baby will gain a third to half of it's birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she/he fattens up for survival outside the womb. Baby now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz) and her/his skin is becoming soft and smooth as it plumps up in preparation for birth.

Turning Brynn's car seat

The day has come where we finally have to turn Brynn around in her car seat.  She has been rear facing since, well, since she was born and came home from the hospital.  She was nearing the height limit for rear facing on her seat, so today was the day!  I love this progression of pictures she goes from being not quite sure, to liking the view, to being giddy and silly!

And we celebrated the milestone with a trip for donuts!  She was a happy camper!

Newport Beach fun!

For a last little get away before summer ended we headed down to Newport Beach for some fun in the sun!  And for Scott's birthday!  {Be prepared for lots of pics!}

 The view from the hotel!

 We visited with friends and went on their boat around the lake.

Brynn got to hang out with one of her besties, Hannah!

 Taking the ferry over to Balboa Island.

 Ferry ride

 Scott and Brynn riding the ferris wheel...Brynn loved it!

 Me and Evan riding...he didn't like it.  

Wanted to get off almost as soon as it started!

 Brynn got to jump on the giant trampoline.

Here she is with her harness on waiting for her turn!

 Shaved ice

Yummy!

Beautiful day and lots of people out enjoying it!

Me and my boy!

Checking out the sand

She loved playing in the sand!

Didn't so much like when the water came up and got her feet all wet.

The Birthday boy enjoying dinner at Duke's!

The kids helping blow out the candle.

Playing in the sand after dinner.

The kiddos enjoying some pool time at the hotel!

Evan being goofy.

Taking a nap after all the swimming and before dinner.

It was a nice getaway and we all enjoy some time away to rest and recharge.  Our last little trip as a family of four!

Gestational Diabetes!!!

 I took the 1 hour screening test on the 2nd and my number came back high by 4 points!  I honestly wasn't surprised to have failed the 1 hour because I haven't passed it with either of the other two pregnancies!  I mean it would have been nice, but such is life.  Onto the 3 hour...

I took the 3 hour test on the 7th and got a call from my OB the next day.  Not good news!  I was over on two of the four blood draws {one of them by 1 point and the other by 7 points}!  So close, but gestational diabetes it is again!  Bummer!  More doctors appointments, more monitoring, more ultrasounds, and that dreaded modified diet.  I can do this....again!

Last day of summer camp!

Today was the last day of Brynn's summer camp.  Lots of crafts, singing, playing and making friends!  She absolutely loved going and I think we will definitely be signing her up next summer!

Brynn and her best bud, Riley!

28 weeks!

28 weeks!!  Where oh where has the time gone?

At 28 weeks our baby weighs about 2 1/4 pounds and is about 14.8 inches long from the top of its head to its heels. He/she can blink it's eyes, which now sport lashes.  With the baby's eyesight developing, it may be able to see the light that filters in through the womb. He/she's also developing billions of neurons in the brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

Evan's rootin' tootinest 2nd birthday party!

We had Evan's birthday party yesterday and it was a success, even if it had to be rescheduled!  It was a family affair because of the change, but everyone had fun and that's all that matters.  It was Woody/Toy Story themed because it's one of his favorite movies, right next to Cars.

 Birthday boy didn't want his picture taken.

 He was a little unsure about everyone singing to him.

 Really enjoying his cupcake!

 Opening his presents!

 The Toy Story gang

 Riding his new tricycle from Mommy and Daddy!

 Presents!

Thanks for all the birthday love from our friends and family for our little guy!  He had a great birthday thanks to you all!!!

We finished off the night with a concert in the park!  The kids got to run around dancing to music all night.  Perfect way to end the day!

{And I totally slacked on taking pictures at his party!  :(  It's hard though when you're trying to host AND take pictures of everyone.  I guess I'll have to try and remember for the next party.}

Take me out to the ballgame...

We took the kids to their first major league baseball game tonight and they had a blast!  And the Angels won so that is always a plus!!!  Go A Team!!!  And to make the night even better it was fireworks night so the kids most definitely enjoyed that!

I was very surprised at how well they behaved...these kiddos always surprising me!

2 year well check

Evan had his two year well check today and did so well.  He is up to 27 pounds 8 ounces {40th %ile} and 35 3/4 inches tall {90th %ile}.  It looks like he is following in his big sister's long and lean path!

The pediatrician looked him over and he still checks out great!  She was impressed with his vocabulary and stringing words together.  He had one shot and was none to pleased with that...even gave the poor nurse a major case of stink eye!  He doesn't have another appointment until his 3 year visit, barring any sick visits.

Evan's 2 years old!!

How does it happen so quickly??  It seems like he was just an itty, bitty, squishy baby and now he is this big boy!

For his actual birthday I was, unfortunately, out of state, but we celebrated the next night by going out to dinner...just the four of us!

 A quick stop to ride car/bus/jeep thingy!

 Sissy had a turn too!

And after dinner the big guy blew out the candle of the giant piece of cake they gave him!  This weekend is his rescheduled birthday and I know he'll have a blast!

Happy Birthday to the cutest, silliest, smartest two year old I know!  We love you little guy!

24 weeks!

Twenty four weeks already...this pregnancy seems to be zooming along!  This week is viability week, meaning if they baby were to make an appearance now there is a chance  with modern medicine that he/she would survive.  But we don't want to see this little booger for another few months...so sit tight in there little one!!!

At 24 weeks the baby's skin is starting to gradually turn more opaque instead of see through.  At almost a foot long {about an ear of corn} the little one's body is starting to fill out and will soon start to plump up.  The brain is also growing quickly now and the taste buds are continuing to develop.

23 week ultrasound

I had an ultrasound today as a follow up to my 18 week ultrasound.  Everything looks great!  We got a great look at the heart...the baby was in the perfect position and the tech was quite pleased she was able to get so many shots!  All the other anatomy looks perfect as well!  Baby was weighing in at 1 pound 5 ounces and was dancing around in there!

Since everything looks great, I don't have to go back to see this doctor unless something comes up {like Gestational Diabetes}.  We are keeping our fingers crossed!

Great profile shot!

Sleepy baby in 3D

This one was crazy to see.  Good glimpse of the face and look at the bones in the arm!

One last look at that sweet little face.

And just earlier this week Scott felt the baby kick!  What an exciting week!