33 / 34 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks, 5 days 

Total weight gain/measurements: As far as I know, I'm still at only 16 lbs! We'll see if that's still true when I go back on Wednesday.

Maternity clothes: Same old, same old.

Sleep: I am not able to fall asleep until close to midnight every night, which SUCKS. I normally go to bed around 10 pm but I am seriously restless and my legs hurt so bad. I need to start foam rolling before I get in bed instead of hoping they won't hurt and doing it later when I'm annoyed and overtired. I take a nap a couple times a week, but not daily.  

Best moment this week: Nothing really exciting has happened lately! Just trying to enjoy pregnancy while also being SO ready for this to be over!! Oh wait, on Friday I had a terrible day, but in the middle of the day I got a sugar free starbucks drink, went to the chiropractor, and got a pedicure with Sherri, so that was really nice!!!

Miss anything? Frozen margaritas and pancakes. Oh and chick fil a lemonade.

Movement: So last time I was complaining about his movement, now I'm going to complain some more...he's been moving so much lately and it's been big, painful movement! Like he's trying to make up for the lazy days. I guess I will never be satisfied HAHA.  

Food cravings: Peanut butter and basically anything not on my diet.  

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really, thankfully!  

Gender: Baby boy

Labor signs: I've been having some Braxton hicks. Last week I pushed myself too hard getting ready for the funeral so I definitely was having some serious BH. I had to take it slow for a few days to recover.  

Symptoms: Big belly, strict diet, baby kicks, I have to go to the bathroom every five seconds also.

Belly button in or out? Still about half out. It's hysterical. I rub it all the time hahaha. 

Wedding rings on or off? Off as always. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Pretty moody and sad. Having a lot of issues with stress lately.  

Looking forward to: My next midwife appt is this Wednesday!! Also, Evelyn has two birthday parties on Saturday, so that should be fun!  

31/32 Weeks

How far along? 32 weeks, 6 days 

Total weight gain/measurements: 16 lbs! I lost another three pounds. This diet is amazing. 

Maternity clothes: I did buy a long sleeve maternity shirt so I could be cozy and warm. I need to try a lynnae. 

Sleep: I did start napping again. I could tell my energy was lagging and I wasn't being as useful so I started napping. Naps are glorious. Night time sleep isn't too bad. 

Best moment this week: We didn't make it to Mainstay farm, so my goal is to do that over Thanksgiving break. We did go to Halls Pumpkin Patch but that was just kind of meh. Today we went to my midwife appointment and I mentioned that we hadn't seen baby boy's face, so Lissa let us go in the ultrasound room and stare at him for a long time. He's got big beautiful lips and is indeed still a boy HAHA. 

Miss anything? Margaritas. 

Movement: Some days are better than others for good, strong movement. I wish he would just always be really obvious because I get really worked up about kick counts. 

Food cravings: Just straight up honey. I know, that's weird. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? I was feeling queasy this week and I was SO MAD. No one should still feel sick at 32 weeks pregnant! Luckily it passed quickly. 

Gender: Baby boy

Labor signs: Nothing. Just a little bit of cramping occasionally, but nothing bad. 

Symptoms: Big belly, strict diet, baby kicks

Belly button in or out? It's mostly an outtie! This is so exciting and different! 

Wedding rings on or off? Off. I need to get them resized. I think just up half a size would help. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Pretty moody and sad.  

Looking forward to: we have a pretty emotional week ahead. On Sunday, Mike lost his mother and Evelyn and baby boy lost their mimi. Although we will get to see lots of family this weekend, it won't be for a happy reason. 

29/30 weeks

How far along? 30 weeks, 5 days

Total weight gain/measurements: 20 lbs!! I actually lost three lbs at my last appointment! Thanks gestational diabetes! 

Maternity clothes: Still just LuLaRoe. Why change what isn't broken? I've saved so much money not buying maternity clothes this time around!

Sleep: I am sleeping terribly, but I am also feeling a bit more energy than I was before. Turns out when you eat really healthy and workout, you have more energy. I actually haven't taken a nap in about a week! I can't believe it either, guys. 

Best moment this week: We had so much fun on our little getaway to Tyler! We watched ducks at the lake, let Evelyn swim in the pool (it was outdoors and cold, but she loved it!), and we ran over a deer. WHAT? Yes, mom drove over a deer and by the grace of God we didn't die. Also, Fit4Baby started last week, and I LOVE it! It's like body back but for pregnant moms. It is such a good workout and especially designed for this stage of life. 

Miss anything? Sweets. Chick fil a. Margaritas. 

Movement: He's really upped his movement lately. I love it!! I'll never complain about good movement. 

Food cravings: I ran out of sweet potatoes the other day and I've been missing them ever since. I don't even know who I am anymore. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really! Thank goodness. 

Gender: Baby boy

Labor signs: No! Not even any braxton hicks because I am staying crazy hydrated! 

Symptoms: Big belly, itchy hands, terrible sleep

Belly button in or out? Not much change here. Still sticking a little out on the top.

Wedding rings on or off? Off, because I"m so itchy!!! :( 

Happy or moody most of the time: I think I've been happier lately, but I'm also 30 weeks pregnant, so I'm probably moody and just blocking it out. 

Looking forward to: Back to the midwife on Wednesday! And we have a fun weekend planned with a church date night Friday night and our street block party is Saturday night. And mayyyyybe we'll be going down to Mainstay Farms in Cleburne on Sunday! Plus I think Scott is going to be here this weekend. Woohoo!

28 weeks...third trimester already?!

How far along? 28 weeks, 6 days 

Total weight gain/measurements: 23 lbs, but the true test will be tomorrow at my midwife appointment! 

Maternity clothes: All the lularoe, all the time! So comfy and cozy. 

Sleep: Sleep has been okay. Still needing a nap every day. Struggling a little bit with middle of the night insomnia. 

Best moment this week: Nesting with mom! We got so much done. Baby boy's closet is all cleaned out, the hall closet is reorganized, and we got the lularoom all set up. 

Miss anything? Sweets. I failed my gestational diabetes test. WAH. Actually, if I eat on time, I don't crave sweets as much. So I guess that's a bonus. 

Movement: So during the day he moves like crazy and it's so fast. Then I lay down to do kick counts and he's like MEH MOM I DON"T WANNA and it takes forever. This would have made me terrified with Evelyn but now I know/accept he's just a stubborn Rausch. 

Food cravings: I really want a cupcake. But not really other than that. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? I threw up EVERYWHERE after my glucose test. Like, a lot after. I finished my three hour test at noon and then threw up around 6:30 pm. In the front yard. Then in the guest bathroom. Then in the shower. It was ridiculous. I've felt fine other than that, though LOL. 

Gender: Baby boy

Labor signs: No! 

Symptoms: Big belly, constantly needing a nap, my itchy hands are coming back, but not as bad.  

Belly button in or out? The top lip is sticking out!! 

Wedding rings on or off? Off, though the other day I thought my fingers looked less swollen and thought I should try it out. 

Happy or moody most of the time: I spent like 20 minutes crying the other night because Mike said I looked nice but I wanted to look pretty so ...... yeah. 

Looking forward to: My midwife appointment tomorrow! We're down to every two weeks now, which is crazy! Also, meeting with Jen this week to discuss possibly birth photos?! And this weekend we are going to Tyler to mom and dad's timeshare. This will probably be my last chance to get away before baby comes, so we are taking E to the water park and to play mini-golf and enjoying a lazy weekend. 

Guys, I really can't believe I'm already in the third trimester! The first trimester went so slow and the second trimester went so fast!! Help! What do I need to do before baby boy gets here? We are willing him out early like we did with Evelyn, so I feel this intense need to GET ALL THE THINGS DONE. (I never felt this way with Evelyn so I am super overwhelmed.) Hit me with your best "do this before the baby comes" advice! 

25/26/27 weeks....whoops

How far along? 27 weeks, 5 days (luckily it looks like last pregnancy I also dropped the blogging ball around this time!) 

Total weight gain/measurements: 23 lbs as of last Tuesday.

Maternity clothes: Still mostly LuLaRoe. I don't see that changing. But I did buy some skinny maternity jeans and I like mixing and matching my lula with jeans! 

Sleep: If I let Evelyn sleep with me all night, we sleep great. If we put her in her crib, she wakes me up between 1-2 am and it's usually creepy and keeps me awake. I'm so torn. I want her in her own bed but I also want sleep. UGH. 

Best moment this week: Last week we went to check on baby boy and Evelyn got to help find his heartbeat. She was so excited and felt like such a big helper. It was sooo cute. We went to JBF a few weeks ago and got some great stuff for brother - a swing, a new diaper dekor for dirty diapers, and a cute hamper. Also lots of hangers. Oh and mom and I got Evelyn's room all cleaned up and moved some of the playroom toys into her room. Next we are taking on the hall closet so I can clean out the closet in baby boy's room. I'm nesting this time! It's so different from Evelyn. 

Miss anything? Frozen margaritas. Also, last week I found out I failed my one hour gestational diabetes test so I've been trying to eat low carb and make healthy choices. I hate it. I really miss sugar and sweets and carbs. 

Movement: I asked Lissa if she thought he would be bigger than Evelyn because of how obvious his movements are and she suspects he will be about 8 lbs. (For the record, Evelyn was 6 lbs 15 oz) I can't really remember when I started seeing Evelyn move, but his movements have been SO obvious for a long time. It's crazy! 

Food cravings: Anything sweet. OMG. Literally would just eat straight up sugar right now. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really, thankfully! 

Gender: Baby boy

Labor signs: No! 

Symptoms: Big belly, achy muscles, still taking a daily nap. 

Belly button in or out? I really think we're going to get an outie this time!!  

Wedding rings on or off? Off.

Happy or moody most of the time: Still very moody. Thanks, baby. 

Looking forward to: I take my gestational diabetes test on Wednesday. I'm not really looking forward to this - I'm super dreading it - but I am looking forward to knowing whether or not I actually have it, instead of living in this weird limbo. Also, Friday is "breakfast with someone special" at Evelyn's preschool and mom and I are going to have breakfast with her, then mom is going to help me take my inventory photographs for LuLaRoe, which is way overdue!! 

24 weeks

How far along? 24 weeks, 6 days - look at me remembering to blog on time!! 

Total weight gain/measurements: 18 ish lbs. I feel like I did better with more protein and less sweets this week. I made an effort, at least LOL. 

Maternity clothes: Maternity shorts. Maternity workout pants! OMG! Buying workout maternity clothes has made my life amazing. It's sooo much more comfortable!! 

Sleep: I did finally order an okay to wake clock for the baby (well, I bought it off a BST) but I haven't gotten it yet, so I'm still getting the 2 am wake up with Evelyn. Last night was so creepy. I heard her crying. I heard her leave her room. I heard her come in my room...then I opened my eyes and she was right in front of my face staring at me, not making any noise. UGH. But I feel like that's a parenting thing...she was bound to do it eventually. 

Best moment this week: We celebrated Evelyn's birthday as a family yesterday. We went to the science and history museum and then finished the day with Sweet Sammies - basically ice cream and cookie sandwiches. YUM! Then tonight we ate some amazing sushi. Everyone should try Wabi Sabi Sushi in North Fort Worth! 

Miss anything? I miss my pelvis not being super out of wack. On Friday I went to the chiro because I couldn't walk. I pulled some ligament or muscle or something. While the chiropractor was having me stretch it out, I was almost in tears. Evelyn thought this was hysterical and laid down on the floor next to me and proceeded to yell "Oh ow ow!" Thanks, Kid. Anyway, that never happens when you're not pregnant, so...yeah. 

Movement: Still lots of movement! I kind of take for granted how much he moves, but I love it! He's constantly reassuring me he's there. 

Food cravings: Grapefruit, but really all fruit. Rice. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? If I eat too much or too quickly, I have to lay down afterward HAHA. 

Gender: Baby boy

Labor signs: No! 

Symptoms: Heartburn is more miss than hit this week, thank goodness. My whole body hurts. I have this big ol' belly. Still a little nausea and I require a nap every single day or I'm a cranky, tired mess by 7 pm.  

Belly button in or out? Flatter and flatter!  

Wedding rings on or off? Off.

Happy or moody most of the time: Moody. SO SO SO moody. 

Looking forward to: Meet the Teacher is on Wednesday for Evelyn!! A lot of my friends with kids going into preschool are really sad and weepy but I am so excited. I love back to school time! Also, this weekend is the big Just Between Friends sale in Fort Worth! I can't wait! I am on the lookout for boutique clothing for Evelyn and a swing for baby brother. 

22/23 weeks

How far along? 23 weeks 5 days - turns out being home on Sunday didn't help me remember to blog last week. 

Total weight gain/measurements: 18 lbs. I need less sweets and more protein. So far that's not happening. 

Maternity clothes: I bought some maternity skinny jeans but idk why because it's way too hot for pants. I had good intentions, though. 

Sleep: Didn't sleep so great last night. Still having a 2 am wake up every night. I honestly kind of wait for Evelyn to wake up and come get in bed with me because it's every night at 2 am. I need to get her an "okay to wake" clock and see if that helps any because I am not okay with 2 am wake ups. 

Best moment this week: Evelyn turned two yesterday! I can't believe my little bitty is a big girl! She loves her baby "brudder." We are boring. OH, we graduated to the couch room at the birthing center HAHA. This is way more comfy than the exam room, so I was pretty excited about that. 

Miss anything? I don't really feel like I'm missing out on anything this time! 

Movement: Okay so last blog post I was saying that he was lazy compared to Evelyn..that was a dirty lie. He is so much more active and crazy. Last night I was WATCHING him kick me! I don't remember seeing Evelyn until well into the third trimester. 

Food cravings: Cupcakes. Grapefruit. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really. Thank goodness! 

Gender: Baby boy

Labor signs: No! 

Symptoms: My heartburn went away...then last night it reared it's ugly head again. It HURT so bad and I could not fall back asleep!! Also, I went to the chiro yesterday and she was like "wtf is wrong with you, you're in terrible shape!" and I was like "yeah, I'm pregnant." I'm not sure I'm going to be able to go only once a month. 

Belly button in or out? Getting flat! I think I might manage an outtie this time, but Mike doesn't seem as invested as he was with E lol.  

Wedding rings on or off? Off.

Happy or moody most of the time: I cry all the time. Over everything. Forever. 

Looking forward to: idk we aren't really doing anything this week. Mike says we are looking forward to Evelyn starting preschool but that's not until after labor day and hopefully I will remember to update the blog before that, HAHA.