Addie's Easter Bunny Shoot!

I took Addie girl to have some pictures taken with real bunnies a couple weeks ago. It was possibly the cutest thing that I have ever seen. She was mesmerized by the bunnies, and was so proud that she got to hold one! She was so sweet and gentle with the bunnies, it was too cute. Here are a few of my favourite pictures. 

Y3W: 35 Weeks Along

 Well we're finally in the home stretch! I am now in the last few and I do mean FEW weeks of my second pregnancy. It has really been such a great pregnancy too. I have had no complications, have been very comfortable and other than being tired all the time, I have had no complaints. Here's where I'm at at 35 weeks:


                                                     Here is me at 35 weeks with Addison

And 35 weeks with Avery

I feel so much better this time around! I think the bumps look about even, which makes sense since I was two weeks behind with Addie and am currently two weeks behind with Avery. But the swelling I had with Addison is yet to show up (fingers crossed that was a one time deal..) And I guess Avery is sitting just a little higher because I am not feeling the pressure and pain in my back that I had with Addison. 

How far along: 35 weeks and 2 days

Baby size: I just had an appt yesterday and the Dr. is estimating 3.5-4lbs (about 2lbs small)

Total weight gain: 35 lbs... yep.. that was supposed to be the limit this time, but Dr. isn't concerned so neither am I. 

Belly Button: It popped! Last week. I totally thought that since it never popped with Addison it wouldn't this time. 

Stretch marks: None yet

Maternity clothes: I am so thankful to my sister in law for being pregnant in the summer and lending me her clothes. Her summer clothes from the end of her pregnancy are the only ones that fit now, and it has been summer weather here lately so I can get away with them!

Sleep: I can actually get comfortable at night still when I am really tired, but unless we have the window open, I get too hot to stay asleep. Luckily Ryan's been a good sport about sleeping with the window open in March. I have a good man. 

Symptoms: Not much this week. Avery had a growth spurt last week that left my belly feeling really stretched out and uncomfortable, I couldn't sleep and my back hurt. But this week I feel fine. Tired as usual, but other than that I feel great this week.

Aversions/cravings: I want ice cream a lot right now. I think it has more to do with the nicer weather than the baby though

Best moment of the week: My appointment yesterday. Getting to hear that beautiful little heartbeat, and making sure my girl is doing well always makes my week!

What I miss: I REALLY miss being able to put Addison to sleep at night. I cannot lean over her crib to put her in after her stories anymore so Ryan has taken over. I've done it for so long now and I miss that special time of day with her. 

What I am looking forward to: I get an ultrasound on April 3rd to check Avery's position. She has been trying unsuccessfully to flip over, but the Dr. wants to be absolutely sure she is still breech before doing the c-section since I would REALLY like a VBAC if the baby will co-operate. It will be the first appointment this pregnancy that Ryan is able to come to, and I can't wait to see his face when he sees his baby girl for the first time.

Nursery Progress: We have just about everything we need now! But... it is all piled up on the guest bed that we never removed from the nursery. We have all the small things, but still haven't bought a crib, dresser or bedding. Avery will be sleeping in her newborn napper in our room so I am not that concerned about the crib yet, but we REALLY need to get a dresser for the poor girl soon! 

And assuming baby girl is going to stay breech (it is near impossible for her to turn now) the c-section is booked for April 19th at 8am. That's less than four weeks away!!

A Day at the Park!

It's been too long since I have done Addison pictures!!

Today was almost 15 degrees! It was the first day that it really felt like spring, so we spent the afternoon playing in the backyard and going to the park. Here are some pictures from our afternoon:

32 Week Belly Update

                                                                Belly Update Week 32!

                                                        32 weeks pregnant with Addison

                                                             32 weeks pregnant with Avery

How far along: 32 Weeks 2 days
Baby size: approx. 19 inches long and 4-4.5lbs About the weight of a honeydew melon!
Total weight gain: 31.5lbs which isn't too bad.
Belly button: Still an innie
Stretch marks: Not a one!
Maternity clothes: You bet! and even those that I wore at this point with Addison are getting pretty snug!
Sleep: Starting to lose more sleep lately, I am starting to get up to pee in the night and cannot get comfortable when I come back to bed. Ryan is convinced I am moving around so much just to have some company being awake. At least Addison is finally sleeping through the night.
Symptoms: I am getting to that "whale" stage... I feel enormous, and am shocked when I see my picture and realize I am not as huge as I feel. I can officially not zip my snowboarding jacket or reach down to get my boots on anymore. I am also starting to swell in my legs. It started this time with Addie too, so I was expecting it, but it's not that bad yet. Most of the time Ryan doesn't see it when I do and it's not every day. I am also absolutely wiped out by 6pm. I've been going to bed not long after Addison lately.
Aversions/Cravings: Aversion to greasy food, and cravings for anything sweet and salads. I cannot get enough Greek salad lately (don't worry, I found pasteurized feta!)
Best moment of the week: Getting all of Avery's clothes ironed and hung up (8 hours of ironing and that's only the 0-6 month stuff!) All the little ruffles and lace look pretty and seeing those tiny little clothes hung in her closet makes me so excited. Her nursery is just starting to get put together.
What I miss: Feeling energetic and being able to accomplish what I want. I get so frustrated that there are so many things I want to do, but I either don't have the energy to do them, or it takes me forever when I do get to something.
What I am looking forward to: My OB appt on Tuesday! I will be getting the c-section date for Miss Avery and I am soo excited to find out when this little princess's birthday will be and make plans for Addison while we are in the hospital.
Nursery Progress: The paint is on the walls, the closet is full of washed and ironed ruffly, tiny little clothes. We picked out everything else, and are slowly starting to buy what we can when we can. We have realized we had much more disposable income when I was pregnant with Addison!
Best thing Avery did this week: Stuck out her little foot so clearly that I could see the little tiny foot outline and rub it. SOOO cool!

Oh, and one more thing that was awesome this week. My Dad took it upon himself to be the first to gift Avery with something special. By this time with Addison, we had received so many wonderful gifts for her. We really don`t need a lot this time, and it hasn`t been that long since we had Addison, so Avery hasn`t gotten anything gift wise. I thought it was so sweet that my Dad went out by himself and bought her a travel sleep sheep (that Addison has completely claimed..) and the cutest little onesie and matching hat. Thanks Dad!! I can`t wait to see Avery in that little outfit.