31 weeks pregnant and Life with Bre

This pregnancy has gone by so quickly...I can't believe I'm already in the home stretch. Things will probably seem to fly by even faster now that the holidays are upon us. And if I have baby boy around the same time I had Aubrey...we very well could have us a Christmas baby!! 

How Far Along: I am 31 weeks pregnant...only 9 more weeks to go!! Can't believe I'm about to start going to the doctor every 2 and then 1 week!

 

Gender/Name: Baby boy! We still haven't decided on a name. We go back and forth between two first names and two middle names. I kinda want to wait and see him to decide, but that makes Christian nervous and he wants to know going in...we shall see!

Sickness/Feelings: Feeling great. I was having a few bad days mixed in with good days, but I cut out all diet coke and it has made a world of difference. I was only having one a day, but it was enough to be making me ache. I have no reflux like I did with Breezy so I really have no complaints.

Appetite/Weight Gain: Some days I feel like I could eat a horse and others I could take or leave food completely. So it varies from day to day. I eat frozen ravioli like it's going out of style and peanut butter granola bars are a must. I've definitely gained more with this pregnancy, I don't find that I am eating more, I think you just get bigger with the 2nd baby. I am still swimming laps twice a week so that has made me feel somewhat healthy!

Cravings: Just Ravioli and granola bars. I remember craving granola/cereal bars with Aubrey.

Movement: Baby boy is pretty laid back in there. He doesn't like it when I get up from bed too quickly and he tends to move a lot after meals but other than that...he's pretty calm.

Big Daddy and Bre: Daddy is starting to panic now that we are getting so close! Life with 2 is going to be crazy hectic for a while, but we are so blessed to have these babies and we wouldn't want to be anywhere but at this point in our lives. Bre kisses and talks to baby brother all the time. I know she will do great with him. I'm trying to savor each moment with Bre...I know when BB gets here, she will take a back seat for a few weeks and I just want to make sure she doesn't feel left out. She is the sweetest thing right now and I'm just eating her up.

Upcoming Events: Just counting down the weeks. I do have a little sprinkle coming up in December so I'm excited about that. Looking forward to the holidays with my family, hoping that will help pass the time away!

 

 

Shifting gears...

 

Life with Aubrey has been so fun lately. She is talking up a storm and can carry on conversations with you with ease. Her vocabulary is amazing and I sometimes wonder if I am talking to a 2 year old or a 12 year old!

 

 

 

She's doing great at her school and really learning a lot. She loves her teachers and has completely stopped crying at drop off. She is such a doll.

 

 

We've been trying to fit lots of fun things in because if you leave Bre at home all day, the house gets destroyed. So better to put all that energy into playgrounds, parks and the zoo!

 

 

 

 

Don't get me wrong, Bre is still in the terrible twos and has her moments but for the most part she's getting easier. We have a spanking spoon with us at all times and sometimes we use it multiple times in a day and then sometimes we go days without needing it. A lot depends on her sleeping. If she doesn't get a good nap...watch out.

 

 Riding in the car has become a favorite thing of mine because she tells me to sing or asks me what sounds certain animals make. I love our car ride discussions!

 

 

 Shopping is another tough one with Bre. I have no idea why it took me so long to think of popcorn and a drink...but (insert Hallelujah chorus) it totally did the trick. She went 2 hours with me at Target and sat the entire time. She also put down that whole bag of popcorn. Hey...whatever works is my motto.

 

 

 

Looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas because I know Bre will be loads of fun and full of wonder. Hope everyone is having a great fall...can't believe December is almost upon us!