baby#4||week 11

11 weeks with Trent

Weight gain/loss: 94.4lbs lost a little weight this week from my horrible morning sickness. Even though I lost weight I feel like I am showing a little this week! 

Sleep: Still having trouble falling asleep, but once I am asleep I stay asleep. I have noticed I am not waking up at night to use the bathroom which reading back I know I did with Trent. I assume this is because I am dehydrated. One other difference is my gums haven't bled at all which they did with all three of my past pregnancies not sure what that means.

Diet/Cravings/Aversions: Still absolutely no coffee or much meat, but I was able to eat a five guys cheeseburger wrapped in lettuce this week! I wouldn't say I am craving it though.. I did really enjoy a mango smoothie and have been thinking about it ever since I finished it and pancakes I am craving pancakes! Mornings have gotten so much better I can actually get breakfast for everyone and get the boys all ready for the day easily. Usually around nap time (12pm) I start feeling sick and it lasts until I go to bed around 9. 

Movement: Not yet, but I started feeling kicks around 14 weeks with Trent and Oliver.

What I'm loving: This warmer weather!!! 

Symptoms: Weird vivid dreams, waves of all day nausea especially at night (throwing up almost everyday this week ugh), exhaustion, skin is breaking out, emotional.

What I'm looking forward to: Feeling better.


home doppler: This morning the doppler ranged from 170 to 174bpm

Countdowns:

Days until our next appointment: 7 days! 

Days until second trimester (14 weeks): 21 days

Days until due date: 204 days 

Gender for Baby #4

Matt and I bought our first house! We move in mid May, which I brought up the other night this would be perfect timing for a house warming/gender reveal party. Since the beginning Matt has mentioned he doesn't want to find out the gender of this baby. I just shook it off and didn't take him seriously mostly because I knew I would NEVER be able to wait until then. Well Matt was very serious and proceeded to try his best to convince me we should do it differently this last time. Bringing up good points about how very few things can truly be surprises these days and it will make delivery day all the more exciting etc. With a lot of back and forth, he convinced me... 

We’re not finding out if this baby is a boy or a girl until their grand entrance!

We're so excited about it!!! After we made the decision I can't believe how OK I feel with waiting maybe that will change the further along I get, but I already feel like this pregnancy is flying by.  Since I am due the first week in October we will probably have a c section end of September/October 1st. We are really hoping I keep the baby in until then, but with my history of going into labor naturally around 36 weeks I might not. Landon and Oliver both will be starting preschool in early September and I would be so disappointed if I missed their first few days. Anyway, the thrill of waiting has me even more excited about this pregnancy! 

I will be updating for week 11 on Monday! Have a great weekend!

First Doctor Appointment

This afternoon was our first doctor appointment my weight was 96.0lbs and my blood pressure was 98/52.

We were very lucky to see our sweet baby again! I am 10 weeks, but our little one was measuring 10 weeks and 2 days. With a strong heartbeat of 178bpm very close to Trent's heart rate at his 10 week ultrasound (180bpm!) We are so happy to see how much they have grown and we couldn't stop smiling at their little legs kicking around. We are so in love!

Look at that foot and little hands rubbing their eyes! So precious!

Here is my post on Trent's first doctor appointment: 
pregnancy #3 10 weeks

baby #4|| week 10

10 weeks with Trent

How big is baby: This week the baby is the size of a prune.

Weight gain/loss: 95.0 no weight gain yet this pregnancy.

Sleep: I've recently been having a lot of trouble falling asleep whether it is just a nap or going to bed at night it takes forever. Once I am asleep though I sleep well. 

Diet/Cravings/Aversions: Still absolutely no coffee or red meat! Occasionally I will be able to eat chicken. No real cravings yet. 

Movement: Not yet

What I'm loving: Announcing on social media! It has been hard to keep such a big secret.  

Symptoms: Weird vivid dreams, waves of all day nausea, exhaustion, skin is breaking out, emotional still crying at random times. 

What I'm looking forward to: Our appointment today!

Countdowns:

Days until our next appointment: Today! 

Days until second trimester (14 weeks): 29 days

Days until due date: 211 days 

I have always known I am very blessed to be married to Matt. I want to remember the little things he has done that have made a big difference during this rough first trimester. 

1. Running to fill my water bottle when he hears me throwing up. 

2. Leaving work early to surprise me with my random cravings (even if they are 20 minutes out of his way home.)

3. Putting our three boys to bed while I lay on the couch miserable (this one has happened at least 20 times.)

4. Making us all the dinner I asked for then once it is in front of me I can't eat it.. so he happily makes a whole different meal just for me. 

5. Cleaning our bathrooms so I don't have to breathe in any of the chemicals.

6. Cleaning the house in general because I am too tired to do the laundry or too sick to clean up the mess in the kitchen. 

7. Unlimited foot massages

8. Not taking offense to my EXTREME moodiness this pregnancy.

9. Making me take time out of the house alone even when I use every excuse not to go. 

10. Telling me I look the most beautiful I have ever looked. Even when I know for a fact I need to brush my teeth, shower, and put on real clothes. 

He is the best husband and most caring father. I love you so much Matt. Thank you for all you do.

Pregnancy Announcement

We are so very thrilled to be sharing our special news with everyone! Matt and I are expecting our fourth (and last!) baby this October. I have been doing weekly pregnancy updates behind the scenes while we were planning how to share our special news. Please feel free to see how my pregnancy has progressed below! Enjoy!

baby #4||week 9

9 weeks with Trent

How big is baby: This week the baby is the size of a green olive.

Weight gain/loss: 94.8lbs down one pound from last week. It's been a rough week with my morning sickness.

Sleep: Still falling asleep around 8pm every night and napping during the day waking up pretty groggy and sick. 

Diet/Cravings/Aversions: Can't drink coffee since about 5 weeks, this week meat has been pretty gross to me. I have been extra into avocado and fruit especially grapes. 

Movement: Not yet

What I'm loving: My home doppler! I was able to find the baby's heartbeat at the end of last week it ranged from 171-177 bpm. We only heard it for a minute, but Matt and I couldn't stop smiling. 

Symptoms: Weird dreams, waves of all day nausea, exhaustion, skin is breaking out, emotional still crying at random commercials.  

What I'm looking forward to: My appointment next week! 

Countdowns:

Days until our next appointment: 7 days! 

Days until second trimester (14 weeks): 36 days

Days until due date: 218 days