26 & 27 weeks pregnancy update!

(Warning: Very long read because this is an update covering last week & this week!)

I am officially 27 weeks today! The last week of my second trimester.

Baby Lawton is the size of Rutabaga!
(last week she was the size of lettuce!)

Gender: It's a Girl!

Name: SADIE GISELLE LAWTON!!

Due Date: August 6, 2015

Baby Facts:
*She's practicing inhaling and exhaling with her rapidly developing lungs.
* It's official: Baby's showing brain activity!
*She's taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice.

Sleep: Sleep is ok. It's still painful when I flip sides though. Plus I wake up every 2-3 hours for a bathroom break.

Clothes: Dresses & flip flops. I'm looking for some capri leggings though!

Cravings: I still have a very sweet tooth. But now I just want empanadas.

Symptoms: Breaking out everywhere, pain when I sleep, & lower back pain in the mornings. Nothing too serious or painful to be honest.

Medical Update: So let's start with last week. I went in for my routine Tuesday appointment & the doc decided to admit me so that I could get steroid shots over a course of 2 days. This will help the baby's lungs to develop- just in case I deliver early. Steroids can make your blood sugar go up, so they wanted me in the hospital in case that happened (& it did). It was my first time in the hospital & it wasn't so bad until they served me dinner at 4:30 and expected me not to eat til 8 the next morning. I got out Friday and when I got home, I took a shower and slipped getting out. I was SO SCARED. Luckily, I didn't fall all the way to the ground. I somehow did a split and caught myself. I was in so much pain Friday & Saturday. I'm hoping I didn't do any damage, so we'll see next week.
The next appointments will be on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday. Wednesday we go to Sibley Heart Center to make sure Miss Sadie's heart is ok.

Best Moment of the Week: We've had several best moments!
*Even though I was only in the hospital for 3.5 days I'm thankful for the family & friends that came to visit me (hubby, brother, Samantha, MIL, FIL, Lillian, & Jenn) and all of you who called, text, & messaged me.
*My mom made it back safely from Korea. My cousins & aunts sent us some baby clothes and Sadie already has her first official hanbok.
*We completed our registries at Babies-R-Us & Target! You can look it up online under either of our names.
*Hotel was booked for the baby shower!! June 13th can't get here soon enough.
*Baby shower invites were ordered. Apparently no one cares for paper invites anymore and said evites were fine. So only a small handful of family & friends will get paper invites. Emails will be sent to everyone else (please inbox me your email address if you didn't get an email yet). You can also contact one of the hostesses for info: Samantha, Julye, or Lillian.
*My old friend Jay who advised us he would be buying our baby girl's going home outfit! Again, I'm so thankful for these completely unexpected gifts.
*I received some early Happy Mom-to-Be cards which just made my heart so full! 

I can't say this enough- I am so thankful for the thoughtfulness of so many people in our lives. I told hubby yesterday that it amazes me that people I hardly talk to have offered so much and have reached out to me and done such nice things for us. I don't think I'm that great of a person to deserve so much so I think that is why I am really shocked by the generosity. I don't know what I did to deserve so much help, tips, advice, gifts, cards etc from everyone but we are really really thankful!

What I'm looking Forward To: This upcoming week is going to be unbelievably busy.
Saturday we have our first birthing class! I'm really looking forward to this.
Monday-Wednesday not only do we have doctor's appointments, but somewhere in there we (cough cough- hubby & friends) will have to completely empty out 3 bedrooms so that we can rip the carpet out, paint all the rooms, and then have new carpet installed on Thursday in all 3 rooms. I'm overwhelmed just thinking about the massive mess that my house will be in. Friday I wanted to sneak away to a graduation but I may not make it. Then Sunday my goddaughter turns 21 and I SO wanted to take her to the beach but we have to see what the doctor says. I doubt the doctor will give me the ok but all I can do is ask.

What I Miss: Order. I feel like I can't remember anything and that there is so much to learn and do and prepare for. I am losing my mind trying to decide on the perfect wall color, the perfect bedding, the best stroller, etc. I am a perfectionist so telling me not to worry about it only makes me even more irate & bothered. And being an extremely indecisive person makes all of this even worse! I can't figure out how to redesign our guest room/office, do I want a new bed for our room, do I want stripes, chevron, or wall decals in the nursery? Poor hubby...lol!

25 weeks pregnancy update!

Baby Lawton is the size of Cauliflower!

Gender: It's a Girl!

Name: SGL...for now!

Due Date: August 6th- but doc says it will probably be about 2-3 weeks prior to that.

Baby Facts:
*She's enjoying her new sense of equilibrium — she now knows which way is up and which is down.
*She's growing more fat and more hair too!

Sleep: This week was a little better. I still hate sleeping on my side but I've made it work with my pillow wedge.

Clothes: I did some major shopping and dresses are my absolute best friend right now!

Cravings: I still have a very sweet tooth. It's torture not being able to enjoy my sweets. I've got a fridge full of sugar-free jello, ice cream, pudding- BLAH. 

Symptoms: Breaking out everywhere- I've bought so many products and nothing works. Stretch marks- cocoa butter ain't working and I can't find that body oil at Target. Minor growing pains here & there. Of course frequent trips to the bathroom.

Best Moment of the Week: #1 moment was Keith felt baby girl kick for the first time! :) Also, the doc told us things still look good. I'm still on bed rest and have to continue to take meds. We didn't get to start the nursery bc now we've realized it's going to turn into a 4 room renovation bc of furniture movement. I'm excited for the changes! Step one- disassemble the home office which IS in process now.

What I'm looking Forward To: Home renovations and of course our weekly ultrasound & checkup.

What I Miss: Sleeping comfortably, my independence, and being able to eat what the hell I want! (Sorry, just being honest here! lol)

24 weeks!

Baby Lawton is the size of a Cantaloupe!

Gender: It's a Girl!

Name: SGL or SNL (undecided)

Baby Facts:
*Her see-through skin is gradually becoming more opaque.
*And it's got a new pink glow, thanks to the small capillaries that have recently formed.

Sleep: I still dread going to bed. Once I'm sleeping, I'm ok. But rolling to my other side and getting out of bed is the worst! The only time I have pain is getting up in the morning.

Clothes: Leggings/Jeggings/Oversized tops, & flip flops. I'm almost out of clothes to wear so this means more online shopping in my near future. I bought two new pair of shoes online and my feet are too fat for them.

Cravings: Haagen-Dazs Pineapple Coconut ice cream! OMG- I cannot begin to express how fabulous this ice cream is. If you love pina coladas (like I do) this tastes just like the real thing. I can only eat like 1/2 a cup which is pure torture! (Thanks Julye for telling me about this!)


Symptoms: Swollen feet, ankles, calves, & face, breaking out everywhere, dry skin, stretch marks, sore muscles, tired, frequent trips to the bathroom, have to eat less than 50 carbs per meal, check my blood sugar, check my blood pressure, & bedrest. Other than all that, I actually feel fine! No pain except when I initially wake up in the mornings.

Best Moment of the Week: The doc told us at this weeks appointment that everything still looked good. I definitely have to stay on bedrest and continue to take my meds. We also got our first view of her face! It was crazy to see. Unfortunately when they gave us the print out it looked like a blob vs a face. I also enjoyed going over baby shower details with my 3 hostesses (date is set for June 13th, assuming the venue is a go). I also appreciate all the love from fam & friends: Samantha baby sitting me & bringing me meals, Lilian & my mother-in-law coming to hang out with me, Lita bringing me carb free flavors for my water & compression socks, Tee (Keith's godmother) sending me coloring books & crayons to keep me entertained, Daniel & his fiancé for the baby clothes, diapers, & gifts, and so many others who have messaged me telling me they are willing to help out. I should mention that Keith has been absolutely wonderful about taking over everything since I am stuck to a recliner. He's been working, taking care of the house, me, the dog, etc. I know he's running on fumes & I SOOO appreciate it all.

What I'm looking Forward To: Painting the nursery this weekend!! I'm so excited about putting some pink on the walls! And of course, our next appointment on Monday & Tuesday.

What I Miss: Sleeping comfortably, my feet, & my independence. Fashion is a daily struggle. Even if I don't go anywhere, I still get dressed, do my make-up & hair (most days) and between my expanding body and awful skin, it's been a challenge.

23 weeks!

Baby Lawton is the size of a Grapefruit!

Gender: It's a Girl!

Name: SGL (Possible name)

Baby Facts:

*Her face is fully formed!
*She can hear sounds now like my heartbeat, our voices, & the dog barking!

Sleep: I dread going to bed because it is so hard sleeping on my side & it's an act of Congress to roll from left to right. I bought a wedge pillow which helps me to not completely roll over- it's more of a door stopper. I'm about to just start sleeping in the recliner.

Clothes: Leggings/Jeggings/Oversized tops, & flip flops. I'm loving these maternity pants with the stretchy fabric for my growing belly. I've found most maternity fashion is awful & overpriced. So shopping has been difficult.

Cravings: Chocolate!!! But per doctors orders, no sweets. So I have to eat non fat, no sugar, no flavor, fake chocolate pudding. 

Symptoms: Swollen feet, ankles, calves, & face, breaking out everywhere, dry skin, stretch marks, sore muscles, tired, frequent trips to the bathroom, & can't stand for long periods of time. I have to watch my carb/sugar intake and I'm on bed rest. I just sit in the recliner most of the day. Also now I'm starting to smell like a dairy farm. I won't go into much details on that, but I'm sure there are some ladies who can relate & will find that hilarious.

Best Moment of the Week: When the doctor told us meds were working and that baby was doing great. I do have to continue all these meds (I feel like a borderline junkie with all these meds & injections), but if they are working then it is all worth it!

What I'm looking Forward To: Our next appointment on Monday & Tuesday to ensure everything is still going well.

What I Miss: Sleeping comfortably, my feet, & my independence. Not being able to do for myself SUCKS. I love the help & am blessed to have so many people willing to help, but it's hard just sitting here. *Also miss not having to count carbs!

Medical: dealing with Gestational diabetes & short cervix. Prayers for us to make it through please!!

22 weeks!

Baby Lawton is the size of a Papaya!

Gender: It's a Girl!

Name: We think we've narrowed it down to 3 names. But for now, still undecided.

Baby Facts: She's sleeping in cycles — about 12 to 14 hours per day.

Sleep: Still uncomfortable. I get most of my "good sleep" when I'm napping in the recliner with my feet up. I bought a wedge pillow which helps me from rolling all over the place- but I am not a fan of sleeping on my side.

Clothes: Leggings/Jeggings/Oversized tops, & flip flops.

Cravings: Sweets, sweets, & more sweets!

Symptoms: Swollen feet, ankles, calves, & face, breaking out everywhere, dry skin, stretch marks, sore muscles, tired, frequent trips to the bathroom, & can't stand for long periods of time. I have to watch my carb/sugar intake and I'm on bed rest. I just sit in the recliner most of the day.

Best Moment of the Week: Still happy to be pregnant & feeling the flutters. But very disappointed with all the extra health issues. Also having fam & friends come visit me everyday during the week has been awesome!!

What I'm looking Forward To: Our next appointment on Tuesday to see if these meds are working. If not, the next step is surgery. And praying for some good news- that I don't have a miscarriage/deliver early.

What I Miss: Sleeping comfortably, my feet, & my independence. Not being able to do for myself SUCKS. I love the help & am blessed to have so many people willing to help, but it's hard just sitting here.

20 weeks- Halfway There!!

Baby Lawton is the size of a Banana!

Gender: It's a Girl!

Name: Undecided

Baby Facts: Doc says she's measuring in the 97th percentile. "She's a big baby," is all I keep hearing.

Due Date: Has now been changed back to August 6th. Although the doctor said based on medical info the due date is July 15th, based on baby's size the due date is August 6th. So all I can say is, she's coming this summer! :)

Sleep: Horrible! I wake up every 2 hours to use the bathroom, I can't get comfy, & no I haven't purchased that body pillow yet! lol. So because my night sleep is so bad, I spend my day time hours napping in the recliner. I hate being so tired!

Clothes: Leggings/Jeggings/Oversized tops, & flip flops.

Cravings: Orange Juice this week.

Symptoms: Really severe swollen feet (I have Fred Flintstone feet!), my hands get swollen every now & then and ache. I am breaking out all over my face & body. Aches and pains which the doctor has told me are just "growing pains." I get leg cramps every morning- almost get a charlie horse but not quite! And stretch marks have officially decided to show up. (That's a lot of symptoms, but overall I actually feel pretty good.)

Best Moment of the Week: I finally felt a flutter! YAY!

What I'm looking Forward To: Finding out if I passed the glucose test. And ready to get through these next 20 weeks with ease I hope!

What I Miss: Sleep & my feet!

19 weeks!

Baby Lawton is the size of a Mango!

Gender: It's a Girl!

Name: Undecided

Due Date: August 3rd!

Sleep: It's getting a little better. It still takes some effort to get comfortable,and I'm still waking up to run to the bathroom frequently.

Clothes: Leggings/Jeggings/Oversized tops and I am ready for flip flops!

Cravings: Nothing in particular this week!

Symptoms: Headaches and swollen feet! I did buy a blood pressure machine & my bp checked out ok. *whew* And if I keep my feet up, I have no problems. But it's hard to just lay around all day! Also been breaking out on face/body even more now. It's terrible. And random body pains when I get up to walk.

Best Moment of the Week: Getting some good sleep finally.

What I'm looking Forward To: Meeting our new doctor Tuesday & hopefully feeling some flutters eventually!

What I Miss: My feet & ankles! lol