I've still been feeling well for the most part. The heartburn is way better this pregnancy as compared to Emma Kate's. The heart burn is more like it was when I was pregnant with Harper so let us all pray for another 7 pounder and not a 9 lb'er! haha I did have one day where I literally felt like my belly was going to rip open or I was going to be blessed with a splattering of stretch marks overnight. Not really sure what that was about though it was a night that I had been to Mommy and Me gymnastics with Emma Kate so maybe I just got a little too stretched out? Regardless, I took it easy the rest of the night and was fine. More likely, it was the anxiety of knowing we were going away for a little trip that had me reading into ever physical symptom and thinking this baby was going to come super early.
Speaking of which, Caroline got to take her 2nd flight... to Miami! Andy and I have never both spent the night away from the girls (except when we were in the hospital with EK) and we figured if we don't do it now it will be a while before we get another chance. We had an awesome, relaxing long weekend where we did nothing but walk around Miami, eat, lay at the beach and the pool. Was great to get away to some warm weather for a couple days and relax with Andy though we sure missed our little girls!
Prior to Christmas, we were so busy with all the holiday stuff that we kept putting off all baby stuff but we've finally got things moving to prepare for baby Caroline! And that is officially her name... Caroline Elizabeth! In order to solidify it, I ordered her monogrammed easter basket and wall hanging, haha... no going back now! Harper has completely moved into her new big bedroom (former playroom) and Caroline's drawers are now full of her clothes. She has gotten 1 new outfit (3rd child probs) and is totally set! haha. We've not yet put the crib up or really made her room a little home for her as we figured we'd give Harper a couple days to settle into her new room before totally taking over her old room with baby stuff. Honestly though, Harper has been a champ about it. The transition from crib to big girl room for her was way harder than this has been. I think she thinks it's special that the baby gets her old room.
Speaking of which, Caroline got to take her 2nd flight... to Miami! Andy and I have never both spent the night away from the girls (except when we were in the hospital with EK) and we figured if we don't do it now it will be a while before we get another chance. We had an awesome, relaxing long weekend where we did nothing but walk around Miami, eat, lay at the beach and the pool. Was great to get away to some warm weather for a couple days and relax with Andy though we sure missed our little girls!
Prior to Christmas, we were so busy with all the holiday stuff that we kept putting off all baby stuff but we've finally got things moving to prepare for baby Caroline! And that is officially her name... Caroline Elizabeth! In order to solidify it, I ordered her monogrammed easter basket and wall hanging, haha... no going back now! Harper has completely moved into her new big bedroom (former playroom) and Caroline's drawers are now full of her clothes. She has gotten 1 new outfit (3rd child probs) and is totally set! haha. We've not yet put the crib up or really made her room a little home for her as we figured we'd give Harper a couple days to settle into her new room before totally taking over her old room with baby stuff. Honestly though, Harper has been a champ about it. The transition from crib to big girl room for her was way harder than this has been. I think she thinks it's special that the baby gets her old room.
It's exciting to imagine what she will look like, who she will take after. With how different Harper and Emma Kate look I can't really imagine what this one will turn out like so we will just wait and see! Olivia asked me a few days ago if I have any more ultrasounds, if the baby has hair, etc. No more scheduled ultrasounds so we will all be surprised on her birthday!
We had about just a few things on our 'to get' list for baby Caroline - a monogram for her room, cord blood banking stuff, coordinating outfits for big sisters/little sis, another camera for the monitor, new bumper and curtains.... and as of this weekend, nearly everything has been ordered!
I'm starting to predict due dates... Harper was born on our anniversary, Emma Kate on my birthday... so I'm sure Caroline wants to share her birthday with something special. Now of course she's due April 1 but I just can't imagine her staying in there until 40 weeks so April Fool's baby is unlikely. I'm thinking maybe March 24th? Share a bday with Aunt Christie and Great Grandmom Hamilton?? Or maybe she will come on Easter! :) Getting kinda terrified thinking about delivery again, primarily how fast it could go. Andy says maybe she won't come on any special day but her thing will be being born in the car... or the kitchen, delivered by her Dad, witnessed by her sisters. haha no thanks!!!!
How far along: 30
Total Weight Gain: 22
Stretchmarks: None, lathering up in my lotion on the daily
Stretchmarks: None, lathering up in my lotion on the daily
Sleep: good, except for those other 2 kids that like to cry out occasionally
Best Moment This Week: Being snowed in all weekend with very happy toddlers! :)
Movement: yes, busy lady! :)
Movement: yes, busy lady! :)
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: had a ton of Braxton Hicks in Miami with all the walking but has settled back down
Belly Button: getting pretty tight
What I Miss: ab muscles working when I try to sit up
What I am Looking Forward to: getting Caroline's personalized stuff in!
Milestones: <10 weeks! baby is approx 15 inches, 3 lbs, and the size of a head of cabbage!
Labor Signs: had a ton of Braxton Hicks in Miami with all the walking but has settled back down
Belly Button: getting pretty tight
What I Miss: ab muscles working when I try to sit up
What I am Looking Forward to: getting Caroline's personalized stuff in!
Milestones: <10 weeks! baby is approx 15 inches, 3 lbs, and the size of a head of cabbage!
Pic this week is a selfie in the bathroom at work prior to the blizzard on Friday! ha
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