Pregnancy & Life Update

I have failed to do a blog update even once this pregnancy. I guess what they say about subsequent children is true... haha poor girl. I'd like to officially do one update for my own personal journal records though.

How far along? 37 weeks.

Baby growth and progress? Cantaloupe size (whatever that means).

Body/Weight Gain? 30ish lbs. Quite a bit more than with Vienna. I'm not working out anymore.... EEEK and I'm eating all the sweets.

Sleep? Bathroom breaks are frequent and I'm REALLY struggling with pelvic pain. But other than that I'm getting fair amounts of sleep.

Emotions? Not really nervous this time around. It's nice knowing what to expect. I am a bit anxious about labor and delivery though, but who isn't? 

Food cravings? I hardcore craved Subway sandwiches in the beginning. I currently crave that Costco caramel/cheddar popcorn. 

Maternity clothes? Always.

Stretch marks? NOTHING, again! I must have very elastic skin or something.

Movement? Yep. She's a little gymnast. 

Exercise?  I have had pretty intense pelvic pain for the past couple months. It has really limited my exercise. Also, I have just been more lazy. I had to stop running pretty early on, which was really frustrating. I stuck to biking, weights, and walking after that. I haven't done anything for a good month or two now though. UGH. I'm excited to get back into it once she arrives and I'm all recovered. 

Memorable pregnancy moments? I love watching Vienna figure out what is happening. She likes to touch my stomach and ask if the baby is "sleeping" or "kicking." The top names Vienna has picked out are "Money" and "Girl". Both solid choices... hahaha

Looking forward to: V being a big sister. And of course her arrival! Say it with me, "ANY day but Christmas, any day but Christmas."

Other random thoughts...

I am actually surprised at how comfortable I am for being just a few weeks away from childbirth. Don't get me wrong, it's not an enjoyable time when you're 9 months pregnant, but I am honestly functioning pretty well! My only real complaint is the pelvic pain. If that would just go away, I could hang in here for another month or two! 

I am nervous how Vienna is going to react once she realizes this baby is a permanent addition to the family. She's still a pretty shy/needy girl who wants lots of attention from us. She loves babies though and I can tell she senses change. It won't be a complete shock, maybe just a rough adjustment.

A couple months back I was asked to serve as the Primary President in our ward at church. (For all my friends of different faiths, it basically just means I get to oversee the children's program at church). It's a volunteer position that could honestly be a full time job, if you let it. It's a position that comes with constant... worry. Worry isn't the right word, but I can't think of anything else. Basically I'm constantly thinking how the kids are, how the teachers are, changes I need to make, people I need to visit, lessons I need to plan, events I need to plan, logistical movements in staff, etc. On top of that, I'm trying to grow a human and be a mom/wife! It's a lot.  I KNOW there are many people who could do the job better me, so I am just happy they are allowing me to serve. I have an amazing support system of counselors, secretaries, and teachers that are picking up my slack. I have no doubt they will continue to do so when I'm MIA the next couple months or so. 

I am mourning the loss of (or should I say "soaking in") a few things... 1) Vienna is still napping so I get uninterrupted "me" time each day. I honestly love that time. I'm going to miss it. I know it may still happen occasionally, but right now I really count on it each day. 2) One on one time with V. It's so nice being able to devote all of my attention to her. We'll both miss it. 3) Showers and sleep. These two things don't come easy with newborns, let alone with a toddler running around on top of it.


WHEW! After that completely unorganized, word vomit, update I am too tired and lazy to proof read. I am going to go take a nap while I still have a few minutes of "me" time left today.