I was so worried with the rate my bump was growing that this would be a gigantic baby. Now that I look at pictures over the last few weeks, I think he just had a growth spurt and now it's evened out until the next growth spurt. His kicks and taps are getting stronger and stronger.
I'm still feeling ok and nothing other than the hip pain at night. Still craving all things fruit. I have a horrendous canker sore on my tongue in the worst spot (it basically scrapes on my molers anytime I eat or talk), so eating has been interesting the past few days. I might need to resort to smoothies....if I can find a place that makes them. Although drinking out of a straw hurts even worse. I think I'm through the worst of it though. It was a long few days earlier this week.
There really hasn't been a whole lot that's new pregnancy-wise this week. All of our energy/worries have revolved around the storm of the century we got hit with Monday night. I picked up Zoe from day care and the lake had formed in her room. Things went downhill fast from there. We got home and she loved walking in the rain from the car to the house..she had her rain coat on so it was fun for her (not so much for me, but her giggles helped). I checked the basement and everything looked ok. We had a very slow leak in one of the windows because of the amount of rain and Aaron needed to unclog the gutters. Very manageable though. Nothing a towel couldn't take care of. That was about 6:15. Aaron got home at 7 because of traffic and roads starting to close. Zoe and I were just cleaning up her dinner and Aaron ran out to take care of the gutter. Then he went downstairs and the mayhem started. Water was coming up from the sewer.
Now I in my pregnant and over emotional state started flipping out and sobbing (let's be honest...I would have done this even if I wasn't pregnant). He did what he could to get things off the floor that weren't wet yet. He gave me stuff to put up so he could get it out to the garage. Baby clothes that I had JUST taken out of totes to rewash were floating. I hope Zoe has no recollection of my crazy yelling and crying. I finally realized it was what it was and got her ready for bed. And proceeded to sob on and off all night until about 2am.
The bad news....we don't have the insurance rider that covers this.
The good news....We recently reorganized the basement last summer and almost everything was off the ground. Most of what was on the ground was plastic and easily sanitized. What wasn't plastic appears to be in good shape and hopefully the bleach keeps away the nastiness. The laundry is coming out great thanks to a few tips the flood cleaners gave us (although a long process). While we lost a few things, nothing was sentimental and nothing was of huge value. We know a lot of people who have it a lot worse. So I'm counting our blessings where I can.
Thankfully our neighbors have a family friend who owns a cleaning company and they came out Tuesday to give us a quote and were back that night to clean. I've heard that most companies have days long waiting lists. And with the smell that was creaping up the stairs by Tuesday afternoon, I'm so thankful that they thought of us and asked if we'd like them to come over. The owner has come back twice nice to check on everything and was super helpful with how we should clean all the stuff we'd moved to the garage and how we should clean the laundry. Stuff I never would have figured out on my own.
While times like these suck and I don't want it to happen again EVER, it's so nice to see all of the support and help from those around you. Again, our neighbors were a saving grace by offering to have their friend come over with his company. We've also comiserated at least once a day (I like to complain as part of my therapy :) ). My mother-in-law dropped everything and drove over Tuesday morning to watch Zoe and help us clean. My parents have offered up a lot as well.
Let's hope next week is a little more low key, ok?
Time is just moving right along over here. We are trying to soak up the last month of true summer as much as we can and balance getting Zoe's room ready. We are almost to the "putting up the decorations phase" which is way more fun then all of the moving and patching the wall crap. In just 3 short weeks, we get to finally make our way up north.
I had an unexpected appointment this week (more on that later) and I'm still up about 20-21 lbs. If I only gain a pound every other week, I'll end up about right where I was with Zoe which doesn't feel too daunting at all. However, in my past experience, I was at about a pound a week towards the end. In my defense, I think a lot was water weight when I look at pictures Aaron took. My face really did swell up more than I noticed in the moment.
Sleep is still fabulous! Zoe always sleeps well but sometimes will cry in her sleep. It usually doesn't last long, but it wakes me up. This hasn't happened in a while and has been glorious. It did happen 3 times last night which is super unusual for her. I went in and rocked her at one point just to make sure she was ok. Again, she was totally asleep and unaware. I just wanted to enjoy some extra snuggles. Her nap at school was horrible though which usually always equates to bad sleep all around for her. Hopefully today is better. I can't complain though. One bad night out of the month is nothing to worry about.
I'm currently obsessed with peaches still. I could eat a handfull a day. I'm trying to limit it to two at the most. I have no idea how I would survive being pregnant in the winter here in MI. I just can't stop with the fruit!
I am getting super full fast now though. And I still have 14 weeks to go. I don't feel like I look exceptionally bigger than I did with Zoe at this point. But I can tell my stomach just has no where to expand at this point.
No huge worries this week. I did go to the doctor to get a weird feeling I've been having on and off checked out. It was almost like I felt like my bones down "there" were growing because they were aching when I walked. The nurse thought it was probably fine but had me come in to get checked just to be safe. Sure enough, baby boy is locked up tight. Let's stay that way for a while, ok?
The sore hips while sleeping are making there way back :( No heartburn though. Definitely hitting the uncomfortable point though. I'm just done by the end of the day. I'd love to go for a walk or go to the gym but I just want to crash. And then I get uncomfortable and my back hurts. Complain, complain :)
It's August already...where is the summer going?? I knew this would happen especially with how busy our calendar was from the end of June through July, but seriously. I feel like it just got warm. Only 4 weeks until Labor Day! Which I'm excited for since it's our only trip up north this year but still!
I realized that I forgot to document my weight gain from my last appointment....ugh. I don't really want to, but I do like being able to look back. And IN CASE we have a third, I know I'll want to know. 19-20 lbs already. I'm hoping now that vacation is over, this will slow way down.
I'm still sleeping fine. Now that I'm back in my own bed, my hips don't hurt nearly as bad. It is starting to get a little harder to roll over and to get out of bed from laying down. Those ab muscles aren't what they used to be.
Loving fruit as always. Peaches have been my favorite lately. Thankfully they are coming into season here in MI soon. Jimmy Johns still sounds...so so. I still haven't been to the one that opened within walking distance. What is wrong with me???
I have one name that's been on my list that's really growing on me. But I don't know if I like it for an adult. I think it's super cute for a baby/little kid, but I don't want this baby boy to hate us when he's older :)
I'm starting to be able to see movement from the outside now. Those jabs are getting stronger and stronger! I can also feel body parts from the outside poking out (no idea what they are though - butt or head). The movement still feels really low this time around.
Not too many worries this week. One small second of spotting but it was gone as soon as it arrived. Then I've also had these weird "zings" or aches down in the nether region. They are very random and I only notice them once or twice a day when I'm walking. I called the nurse and she had no idea what I was describing...probably because I was going a horrible job at describing them. She described what I should be worried about (basically the start of contractions or the need to push) which I know about and it's definitely neither. For now, they've gone away so I'll just mention them at my next appointment.
I'm also starting to freak out at how much I feel like we have left to do. We are making progress. And once the office is cleared out (Sunday), I'll feel much better. Then we can start assembling some of Zoe's stuff, I can lay out what needs to go on the wall that I already have to figure out what we still need to buy, etc.
And the worry that we'll have no one to watch Zoe when I go into labor is creeping up. I cannot do this without Aaron, and what if it's the middle of the night and not when she's in day care? Aaron has assured me that there are people who will help and I know that. But what if randomly everyone is unavailable??
With Zoe, I had a lot more heartburn. It's almost nonexistent right now. We may be looking at a bald baby... :)
Overall, things are great with just a few worries. 15 weeks left!!! Can't wait to meet this little man :)
Some sources say this is the week of viability! Although, I feel like 26 weeks sticks out more in my head. But either way, we're close. Granted, this little guy better stay put for a while longer :) It's just reassuring when I hit that point where things "should" be ok no matter what happens.
Another crazy week around here. We were busy catching up on sleep, getting back into our daily routine at home, and unpacking from vacation.
Then Zoe and I hit the road yet again to head back to Rockford. Aaron decided to stay back and relax (I don't blame him). Zoe and I had a great weekend at Cody Lake with Nana, Great Grandpa, etc. She LOVED the lake as to be expected. Nana would chase and and Zoe would splash and run…"Catch you!" she screams :) Then we got back and made it to church and pizza with Papa. Sunday was my family reunion. It was fun to catch up with family I don't get to see very often. Zoe had fun playing with her cousin Cameron and Matt. She's definitely coming out of her shell and finally starting to venture out on her own and becoming less timid.
Aaron got started on clearing out the office. We'll get there slowly but surely with this baby :) We are home now for a good chunk of August until Labor Day weekend, so I'm hoping to check a few big things off of the list.
I had another appointment last week. It went well. The weight gain was eye opening, but I guess I should have been ready for it after being on vacation and being terrible at working out lately. I have four weeks until the next appointment and then I have the glucose test and start going every 2 weeks already!
