40 weeks

With baby #3!

Pregnancy at 9 months

Pregnancy #3 has been wonderful. We're so looking forward to meeting the new baby, but I am also very much enjoying these last few weeks of pregnancy. I've been tracking some of my pregnancy on the Lamaze blog that I manage. Some of the posts: http://givingbirthwithconfidence.org/2011/02/new-pregnancy-different-outlook/ http://givingbirthwithconfidence.org/2011/03/why-im-hiring-a-doula-for-my-third-birth/ http://givingbirthwithconfidence.org/2011/04/why-im-attending-childbirth-classes-in-my-third-pregnancy/ http://givingbirthwithconfidence.org/2011/06/enjoying-your-third-trimester/ http://givingbirthwithconfidence.org/2011/07/birth-plan-for-baby-3/ http://givingbirthwithconfidence.org/2011/07/when-pregnancy-takes-a-left-turn/

Nursery makeover

By the third child, it was time for our nursery to have a makeover. We transitioned Grant into Evan's room about a month ago, which works out nicely -- most days. In the nursery, I threw on a new coat of paint, switched out the curtains and changed out some of the furniture. Not much of a theme really other than a classic, antique-ish look.

28 weeks

It's only taken 10 weeks to post another belly pic. Cut me some slack -- it's the third kid, life is busy! I'm feeling really good, still sleeping well and so enjoying this pregnancy.

Baby #3 at 18 weeks

All is going well with my pregnancy. I'm just past 18 weeks and feeling good. The boys continue to pat my tummy and Evan reminds Grant that "after mom's birthday (in July), she's gonna get the baby out of her tummy!" My latest ultrasound went well and showed a cute little profile. Jason thinks s/he has my nose: long and strong.

Not to be forgotten

Yes, I will document my pregnancy with baby #3! Many have asked if I am showing. I would certainly say yes. The picture below doesn't reveal how big I actually feel for only being 15 weeks, but nonetheless, there is a visible "bump." So far, I'm feeling good as I enter fully into the 2nd trimester. No nausea, less tired (but still exhausted-- which is totally normal for me; have you met my 2 boys?). I think I'm starting to feel very tiny baby movements. The boys continue to be excited about the baby. Evan seems to remember each time he hugs me as his head rests right on my belly. Grant continually points at my stomach and tells me there is a baby in there. Evan is convinced it is a girl and Grant too says he wants a "gworl." I tell them both to get in line-- seems as though most people are hoping for a girl. Pity the poor boy that is born in August! I will love him just the same.

What's one more?

Third time's a charm.

Three strikes, you're out.

Three's company.




However you want to frame it, we're having our third baby! Yep, we're taking the plunge into crazy family bliss and moving beyond the textbook 2 kids & dog. A third child was not in the original Terreri family plan. In fact, I was so uber-convinced that I would never want more than two children, nor could I handle the chaos (the latter is yet to be determined), that I got rid of practically all of my baby and maternity gear. "One, two and done!" I proclaimed. But somewhere along the way, after Grant got a little older, I had an overwhelming feeling of not being done. Jason, however, did not share the same feeling. So we discussed and mulled the idea over for a few months before deciding to go for it. And while he occasionally still says, "Really, a third?" we're both so happy to be adding to the family.

I'm due in mid-August and am 12 weeks along. Feeling good, but freakin' exhausted. Who thought pregnancy + 2 kids under 5 was a good idea? Am hoping to combat the tiredness with my new prenatal Pilates class, walking and swimming.

Oh, and to answer the popular question: No, we are not finding out the gender. We loved being surprised with Evan and can't wait to do it again.

We'll keep you posted!

What due date?

So, both my due dates--4/26 (the dr's) and 4/29 (mine and more accurate)--have officially passed, unless this baby comes in the next two hours. We may be looking at a May baby! Awww... what a sweet Mother's Day present. No really, get out NOW baby! I would be more than happy with an early Mother's Day present.

One week later....

And I'm still pregnant. Just thought you'd like to know.

No!

I am not in labor and, yes, I am still pregnant.

35 weeks...and showing

A belly picture for your viewing delights. Being 35 weeks pregnant is, at times, very uncomfortable. By the end of most days, I'm exhausted and achy. Then, I wake up feeling like I've ran a marathon--stiff, achy and walking really funny. The good news is that I am sleeping very soundly and comfortably (for the last few nights anyway). I've even been able to squeeze in a nap on most days. Got to get sleep while I can!

Confessions of a scatterbrain

I'm almost 34 weeks pregnant and officially losing my mind. Not sure if it's lack of sleep or the influx of hormones (or both), but I've been very scatterbrained lately. Yes, more than normal. No really good stories to go along with this rant (or if so, I've probably forgotten them), just silly things like losing my train of thought mid-sentence, forgetting appointments, continually forgetting e-mail attachments, etc, etc. Given my state of mind, I found Evan's latest magna-doodle drawing very poignant:

Don't the "experts" say that kids' drawings often represent feelings about their home life, their emotional state of mind, etc? Is Evan trying to tell me something?