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How I Have Peace of Mind With Three Kids Under Three

August 9, 2016

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I have a 2-year old, a 1-year old, and am due with baby #3 in less than 3 months. That’s three kids under three. We are hoping this little guy will be born after big brother’s birthday, but who knows! To say I have my hands full is an understatement. Some days, I’m lucky to brush my teeth and hair before noon. It’s real life when you are chasing around two toddlers all day. I must admit that these two (soon to be three) little nuggets are my whole world. Having peace of mind as a mother is difficult because we are natural worriers, but I have recently had a little help with my parental anxieties.

Sunshine and Baby Bump

July 18, 2016

I think it is safe to say my baby bump has POPPED over the last couple of weeks. I definitely feel like I look 30 weeks pregnant rather than 24. As my stomach is rapidly growing, I have had to start pulling out my loose fitting tops and have busted out my maternity jeans. I remember with Hamp, I fought maternity everything, but when I gave in, it was the best decision I ever made. I love my maternity jeans. Over the next few weeks, I am going to share a few of my favorite fashions and stores to shop while pregnant. It can be so hard and frustrating watching your body change so much and gaining so much weight in a very short amount of time. I still think it is important to get up and get dressed because it makes you feel so much better. So, bare with me as I share my growing baby bump (and bootay).

23 Weeks Pregnant + Good News

July 13, 2016

I have been so excited since last Friday to write this post! You guys know I was put on moderate bedrest 5 weeks ago because of some bleeding and cramping and I was diagnosed with placenta previa. Let me back up and say that I started bleeding – a lot – Thursday night. I was freaking out because this was a lot more than just spotting. I could feel baby boy moving around like he was fine which was reassuring, but all the bleeding was scaring me. I went to the doctor first thing the next morning and they ordered an ultrasound…then a second ultrasound. They still have no idea where the bleeding was coming from. That has been a little unsettling, but they also informed me that the previa has completely resolved itself! At 23 weeks pregnant! Something they didn’t think would happen until my 8th month! I am BEYOND happy and I immediately started thanking God and haven’t stopped. That was the best news this girl could have ever been given.

21 Weeks Pregnant

June 30, 2016

This week has been a lot of fun. We had Vacation Bible School at church. My kids really enjoyed it – until the last night. They both lost it and pitched royal fits but, it happens, right? VBS gave my kids something different to do this week which was nice. I also enjoyed doing the craft room with all of our littles. We have a ton of kids at our church and I love getting to work with them. They are so much fun. Also, hello 21 weeks! I’m over that halfway mark which is both scary and a little relieving at the same time. I am praying so hard for this baby to grow, grow, grow and hang in there. I have had a lot of cramping and pains again this week, but it has been a tough week to really relax. My MIL kept my kids for a few hours the other day and I got a lot of work related things done, but I swear I am having the hardest time relaxing. I have learned that resting does not come easy or natural to me, but for the health of my baby boy, I’m just going to have to get over it because I can tell a big difference in the days I do rest and the days I don’t.

20 Weeks Pregnant – Halfway, Baby!

June 23, 2016

I am 20 weeks pregnant now, and in some ways this pregnancy has flown by, but in the last two weeks, it has come to a screeching halt. I talked a little bit about my complications last week and about moderate bedrest yesterday and let me tell you, while I am thankful I’m not on full bedrest (yet, anyway), I am not enjoying not being able to lift my babies or run in the yard with them. I’m not enjoying not being able to go many places and having to be really careful when I do. I am already tired of “laying around” and it has made these last two weeks slow to snail speed. I am praying so hard that this placenta previa resolves itself in the next couple of months so that I can get back to business as usual.

What to do When You’ve Been Put on Moderate Bedrest

June 22, 2016

I am not a doctor or medically trained professional. I advise you to seek the advice of your doctor when placed on moderate bedrest. I am only speaking from my own personal experiences with my own diagnosis.

Last week, after learning that I had complete placenta previa and started spotting and cramping, I was put on “moderate bedrest.” I’ve had a lot of pains this time around that have been very different than your typical round ligament pains. It took me by surprise because I am still young and my first two pregnancies had zero complications. I had never heard of “moderate bedrest” until last week. I though there was only “bedrest.” Who knew there was such a thing?

The first thing I did was ask my doctor a ton of questions and then talked to a close friend of mine, who happens to be a nurse, about everything. They told me all the information I really needed to know and my doctor gave me instructions on what to do and not to do. I still did a lot of research on my own and found this article written by the APA that was also very helpful. For me, moderate bedrest means that I am on complete pelvic rest. No exercising and I was instructed to rest as much as possible to ease the pains and keep from bleeding again. Also, I am at a high risk for preterm labor, so operation keep baby in has commenced. Resting will help this process.

Gender Reveal and 19 Weeks

June 15, 2016

This week has been a bit of a roller coaster. We went to the doctor last Friday to find out the gender of our baby – or rather, have it confirmed. Confession: Ryan and I found out while we were in Florida, but because I was only 16 weeks, I wanted to have it confirmed before announcing it. While at the doctor, I also found out I have complete Placenta Previa with this pregnancy. Sigh. This means that if it does not resolve itself by the end of my pregnancy, I will have to have a c-section. I will also more than likely have to be on bed rest for a little while at some point and am at a high risk for pre-term labor. Not something you ever want to hear.

18 Weeks Pregnant

June 9, 2016

I am officially 18 weeks pregnant with baby #3! This is an exciting week for us as we are going to the doctor tomorrow to find out the gender of our sweet little blessing and check up on him/her! Confession: I mayyy already have a pretty good idea what the baby is. 😉 However, I will feel a lot better about announcing it once it is confirmed again tomorrow. This pregnancy has been so weird. I have been more sick this time around than with my first two and I have craved salty things (like I did with Sophie) but it wasn’t until I really popped out a couple of weeks ago that I knew. I also found out that my uterus is tilted forward again like it was with Hamp, meaning I will look about 5 weeks ahead of what I actually am. Again. haha I’ve already heard “you’re only 18 weeks pregnant?” but, it is okay. As long as my little one is growing and healthy, I am happy!

16 Weeks Pregnant

May 25, 2016

I can’t believe I am already 16 weeks pregnant! Little baby is growing along nicely as you can see! I have definitely popped these last couple of weeks. My stomach went from flat and easy to hide to POP and I basically had to tell everyone because it was getting so obvious. The news of this little angel absolutely knocked me off my feet. This pregnancy has been so weird and different than my other two. I didn’t find out I was pregnant until I was 7 weeks along and didn’t go to the doctor for the first time until I was 10 weeks. I have been very sick, but that has slowed up a little bit in the last couple of weeks. I’m hoping it will move on completely soon. To say we have been shocked about this pregnancy is an understatement. I’m not getting into logistics here, but even my doctor said “God must have really wanted you to have a baby right now.”