33 weeks pregnant!

Wow only 7 weeks to go and 4 weeks till im full term 😮 A few of my friends and family's had their baby's this week and it just makes me so excited to have our little one here. According to my baby app she weighs around 4lbs this week and i can really feel it now, her kicks are starting to hurt and i feel tons of pressure.

How many weeks: 33 weeks.

Weight gain: At my doctors appointment last week he said i was 70kg so i haven't gained an over amount i was 60kg when i got pregnant. Im happy with the steady weight gain.

Symptoms: Heartburn, i still get this every day. Pressure, so much pressure now she has dropped so low and i still head down. Lightening crotch, this is so painful and a bit awkward when your out in public. Tiredness, i feel like im exhausted all the time it doesnt help looking after a 2 year old and working still but i go off on maternity leave in 2 weeks.

Appointments: I had my 32 week check up at my doctors he was happy with my blood pressure and weight gain. He said she is head down and looks like she will stay that way with how low she is. I have my clinic appointment at 34 weeks and then i will alternate every week after between the doctor and clinic till my due date.

Labour signs: No contractions just tons of pressure and braxton hicks.

Maternity clothes: Im starting to out grow all of my normal clothes and im so sad my maternity jeans finally gave up on me and ripped 😕 i really dont want to buy another pair just for 7 weeks so im living out of leggings and long tops.

Nesting: I cant stop cleaning its ridiculous, i finally have mostly everything organised for her now and we got our double pram yesterday. When i get further along i will do the last few things like sterilising the bottles and getting her bed ready.

30 weeks pregnant!

The countdown is officially on 10 weeks till im a mum again. This pregnancy is flying by  really cant wait to meet my little girl Charlotte.

How far along: 30 weeks and 2 days.

Symptoms: major heartburn every night im living off rennie tablets and milk. Leg cramps mostly during the night they are so painful. Braxton hicks are coming on full force now all the time and back pain.

Gender: still a girl :) Charlotte Everly Crowson.

Appointments: we had our 28 week appointment 2 weeks ago and everything looked great. They suprised us by saying she was going to be a good size baby because my bump is so small i wasnt expecting it. She was measuring 2 weeks ahead buti think she will just be long like her sister. They also double checked and confirmed it was definatly a girl.

Weight gain: ive gained just over a stone this whole pregnancy so im happy so far i started out at 10 stone so i dont want to go over 12 stone this time.

Movement: she has gone so strong lately and i can feel her rolling around more than anything. There are times i can feel her limbs like a leg or arm sticking up.

Next appointment: i have a doctors check up next week and then a clinic appointment at 34 weeks. After that i will have one every week.

Best moment this week: i finally finished packing my hospital bags, i only have a few small things to go into the bag but i feel very organised this time.

29 week bump.

25 weeks pregnant!

I am officially 6 months pregnant. Which now means if baby did decide to come at any stage she has a good chance of surviving ☺ i cant wait to meet this little girl in 3 months time :)

How many weeks: 25+2 weeks.
Gender: baby girl Charlotte.
Weight gain: 1 stone.
Appointments: we have our next scan in 3 weeks so we can double check that we are definatly having a girl.
Symptoms: heartburn! I have it all day everyday its horrible. Pains in the top of my belly where its stretching its so sore and i usually have to sit down to relieve it.
Movement: loads now shes getting so strong. She mostly moves at night, she is definatly lazier than Sofia used to be.
Cravings: milk, i think its just because of the heartburn though.

Im so excited for these next 14 weeks to go so i can have a little sister for Sofia.

20 weeks pregnant!

I cant believe im already halway through this pregnancy already! I definatly feel like im more relaxed this time around and im just trying to enjoy every week.

How far:  20 weeks!
Symptoms:  Ive been very fatiged and exhausted this pregnancy i think its from running around after Sofia aswel as working. Ive had heartburn and backache alot just like i did on Sofia too.
Weight gain: 5lbs. I was exactly 10 stone when i got pregnant so im happy enough this time with the slow weight gain.
Movement:  yes! Ive been feeling Charlotte move alot now more so at night time when im lying still. She is a strong kicker.
Cravings: None really mostly milk or chocolate same as last time.
Gender: Girl! We had our gender scan and found out we are having another little girl. Charlotte Everly Crowson.

Baby number 2!

I am so excited that we are expecting again. I really did not expect to be pregnant as quick because it took a year to concieve Sofia, so it was a plesant suprise. We decided from her first birthday we would see what happened if i got pregnant we would be happy but if not we wouldnt stress ourselves like last time.

We wanted our kids to be 2 years apart so it was nice that the new baby is due 1 week after Sofias second birthday, we literally couldnt have timed it better.

The baby is due November 16th so i will have 2 November babys.

I dont feel nervous this time around for when the baby comes, we have done this once before and i still remember everything for a newborn since it wasnt that long ago. I feel confident this time and i know not to worry over everything like i did with Sofia.

I am opting for an epidural this time around i had a very traumatic birth with Sofia and i feel so anxious even when i think about it. I felt like i didnt get the experience i was hoping for doing it all natural and i homestly regret it because i was too exhausted after to care for her. I know i can do it without drugs but if ive learnt anything its that you dont have to prove anything to anyone. As long as the baby and i are safe that is my plan.

We are finding out the babys gender in 4 weeks and i really cant wait. We are both convinced its a boy but we dont mind either way. We had the gender scan with Sofia in Dublin and we found it amazing there so we will be going to the same place again. We have our names picked out finally but we wont be telling till we know the gender.

14 week bump!

Sofia's 18 month update!

My little baby is 18 months, what the hell!
Shes a proper toddler and so advanced for her age im amazed by how fast she learns something just by being shown once. She has a very cheeky personality and certainly loves the attention.

Potty training!
Very early i know but Sofia has shown a big interest she knows what a potty is and to sit on it. She understands wee wees and will go into the toilet as soon as you say it. For now we are just easing her into it and praising her when she sits down. She almost had her first wee yesterday but didn't make it in time and she was so upset but we assured her it was ok. I am wishfully hoping she is day trained by 2 but im just going to let her do it in her own time.

Chatterbox!
Sofia never stops talking and mumbling away she can say lots of words and put 2 or three together at a time. She knows our close family all by names and can decipher between everyone. She is constantly learning new words and understands everything we say to her. It can be a good and a bad thing because she has just learnt how to say no!

Playschool!
A month ago we had strongly considered taking her out of creche but within a few weeks she has taken to it so well and shes a better child for it. She was very socially shy and wouldn't go to anyone but family and we were getting a bit worried. We didn't want her to grow up that way so we decided as young as she was it was better to put her in now a few days then have her crying going to school later on. As soon as we get there she runs straight in and plays with all her friends and she loves her 2 teachers they are great with her and have really brought her out of her shell.

Milestones!

• She has started potty training.
• she loves Minnie mouse and playing piano.
• she sleeps from 7 till 7 on a good night.
• she only has 1 bottle before bed now.
• she fits into nearly all her size 2-3 clothes
• her shoe size is a 5, she has big feet like her mama.
• her favourite food is carrots and fish.
• she is very affectionate and also very hyper.
• she had her first holiday to England this month.
• she is a complete tomboy.
• she is going to be a big sister this year 😊

Sofia's second Christmas!

This was Sofia's second Christmas and she noticed so much more this year, she loved all the lights and musical things.
we spent Christmas morning in my mums house then in the evening went to Matty's mums house so she spent time with both families.
She pretty much played all day and completely wore herself out and didn't want to go to bed.

Its hard to think next year she will be 2 and probably be More aware of Santa as she was afraid of him this year. We plan on bringing her on the rathwood train for next Christmas and starting to introduce Santa.

She got so many presents its crazy she is one spoiled little girl. Next year we are going to buy her a big present and get our family to buy just one present for her each because we don't want her to get spoiled, i want her to appreciate her things.

I'm so excited to start putting food out for the reindeer and making Christmas magical for her every year. :)