Abigail Jean: 3rd Trimester

(For my notes: I'm starting these "weeks" on the day that I change into that week rather than the days leading up to that week like I did with Claire.) 

28 weeks: 

- We moved the full bed out of her room, so I need to start putting it together!

- This week has still been painful by the end of the day. It also feels like my feet are swelling pretty badly by the end of the day. 

- (28 weeks 6 days) We had maternity/big sis/mommy and me photos and video taken in Russellville.  

29 weeks:

- weight: 144lbs (149 at dr)

- on Sunday night, I had the worst Braxton hicks sensations. A few times I felt they were more like actual contractions. This lasted around 4:30 to 9:45. During that time I drank water and rested. 

- Saw Dr. Hinton. 100/60 BP, great discussion, 140 heart beat, she said baby girl was wonderful! I had blood draws for calcium, magnesium and one other to see if there's s solution for my joint paint and numbness. 

31 weeks:

• The body heat has started! No more sleeping in long pants! 
• I got a little energy and motivation back it seems! 
• We got the crib set up, closet somewhat cleaned out, and one project done for the nursery!
• She's loving being low (around my hip bones) this week.
• Feeling the need to prop my feet up at night for swelling/tingling. 
• Good BP, no weight gain, 141 BPM at doctor's appointment. 
• Dr. Hinton mentioned her size and discussions about best ways to deliver. We might be getting an ultrasound at an upcoming appointment. 

Week 32:

• We were showered by friends! Hosted by Jamie,  Heather, Kaitlyn, Kathryn and Leslie. 
• Who needs sleep? Not us! 
• Dresser is painted! 
• SOLD the property!!!! (Bought it 36 weeks with Claire.) 
• I think she's dropped a little.

Week 33:

• We had the SWEETEST tea party at Savoy Tea with some women from church. They showered us with all sorts of presents, delicious treats and great conversation! 
• Swelling and snoring. 
• She moves when I'm sitting, laying, walking, talking, sleeping... And I feel every part of her body moving! 
• Had my doctors appointment and everyone in the room was amazed at how much she moved! Healthy babe! 
• I got my teeth cleaned. 

Week 34

• Major swelling 
• So. Much. Pressure. And just heavy weight. She's dropped. 
• Loving cereal and grapes 
• Waking up nauseous at night
• We. Got. A KING Bed. It's amazing!!! 
• I felt really great all day on 03/24.  

Week 35 

• Still nauseous at night. Tried not taking a probiotic, but still felt sick. 
• A lot of bowel movements. 
• Babymoon staycation! Started with Meme coming to help deep clean and then she took Claire to russellville. I slept in and got stuff done around the house, and we had a nice dinner at Vetro 1925 and a chunky dunk cookie for dessert!

36 weeks:

• Ended the babymoon staycation with Andrew finishing the Bentonville Half Marathon, we got pedicures and then shopped at Rhea Lana. We went to get Claire! 
• Had a very painful day. Start to finish, just felt constantly uncomfortable! 
• Had my first weekly appointment. Wasn't checked this week, but everything else is looking good! Was recommended to take Pepcid or Zantac every night around 7 and sleeping on my left side to see if it helps with the nausea. She said the intense sweats might be from low blood pressure. 
• I don't think I can get my rings on at all. Maybe first thing. 
• Started packing bags, her room is finished, and most of the laundry is washed. 
• Set up the swing 
• My boobs have started hurting and there's a certain pressure going on down in the area.
• Weight: 153

37 weeks 

• Papa and Lolly came for the weekend. I was nice to relax and they helped moved some furniture and spruce up our flower bed. 
• Lots of comments from strangers on the belly. 
• Lots of pains. Pelvic pressure, cramps, cervix pinching, back pain...
• We got our built in cabinets!!  
• I've gotten several comments this week about being "so cute pregnant". The lord sends little pick-me ups just when I need them! Hanging on to these words while I'm "so cute pregnant".  
• Doctors appointment: good blood pressure, 153lbs, still group B positive, Abby is head down but still high, thinned cervix, and 1cm. 

38 weeks: 

• Not really having any discomforts other than my feet, hands and back from standing too long. 
• Still at a 1 with no change in my cervix. Abigail was higher today than last week. We scheduled an induction for May 1st, but Dr. Hinton may want to do it sooner after my appointment next week. 
• We have been walking, bouncing, taking evening primrose oil, raspberry leaf tea, etc. ANYTHING to hopefully see some change! 
• She's moving a lot less. 
• Had a morning of nausea and (constant) cramp feeling. 

Week 39:

• so very very hungry! 
• Still at a 1 and 30% effaced. Scheduled an induction for May 1 at 1:30am unless she comes sooner!
• She hasn't been moving as much, so we got hooked up to a heart rate and movement monitor for 10 minutes 
• I THINK I lost my mucus plug on 4/26 and I saw some milk come out of the right breast! 
• Walking, 3 evening primrose oil pills a day, raspberry leaf tea, pineapple, bouncing, dancing, squatting, etc. We are trying very hard to meet our girl! 

40 weeks: 

• The weekend of her due date was record breaking rainfall and flash flood warnings!  
• 40 weeks and 2 days at 1:30am we went in for an induction! 
• Weight is in the 155lb range 

Abigail Jean Curtis: Second Trimester (story of her name)

15 weeks: 

- IT'S A GIRL!!!! She doesn't have a name just yet. 

- heart rate was good in the 130's, my blood pressure and weight were great and baby girl was a WILD WOMAN! 

- We had an election themed gender reveal on election night 2016

- Lyndsy stayed with us one night and we researched baby girl names for a loooooong time! After hearing them, saying them, and talking about them, we decided that the perfect name for our new girl is Abigail Jean. Abigail is just a name that we love and think that it fits well with Claire. It's very traditional and timeless, but just enough "cute" to make it trendy. Jean was my Grannybug's name (Norma Jean) and we love the meaningfulness, the southern charm and the one syllable to go along with her longer first name. Andrew already loves calling her Abby Jean, I refer to her mostly as Abby and Claire says "Babby". We are obviously not against the nickname, but definitely want her to know her full name and introduce herself as "Abigail" allowing people to use the full name or the nickname. 

17 weeks: 11/19

- We had Claire's birthday party and started decorating for a Christmas! I wasn't quite as uncomfortable as I was decorating for Christmas 2014, but it still took some effort! It should be super fun to take down! I can't wait to get Abigail her own stocking. 

- Her kicks are very obvious, but not not very often. 

- I no longer wonder if I look pregnant, there's an obvious bump front and center. 

- I'm so thankful to wear maternity pants during this holiday season! 

18 weeks:

- Thanksgiving was delicious! 

- Chips and salsa are probably my biggest craving. 

- I'm having the craziest dreams and back to crying all the time. 

19 weeks: 

- At 19 weeks 3 days, she measured 2 days ahead and was 10 oz. The ultrasound tech said that she was such a wiggle worm. She wasn't able to get a good profile picture! 

- I'm not sleeping well. Having trouble falling asleep and then waking up multiple times during the night feeling like it's time to get the day started. 

20 weeks:

- She can be felt and seen kicking from the outside! 

- I felt hiccups for the first time. 

21 weeks: weight 137lbs 

- I find myself worrying about her every time I think of her. I get overwhelmed thinking "when's it going to be my turn for bad news" and I look for it around every corner.

- Had our second anatomy scan to get better measurements of her brain. Everything measured right on track at 21w5d! Her heart rate was  143 and she's up to 15oz!

22 weeks: 

- Merry Christmas, Abigail! 

- I felt her more than ever before on Christmas Eve! 

23 weeks:

- She kicks any time Claire sits in my lap. 

24 weeks:

- Several people have commented on how she has really "popped out". 

- very hungry!!!

25 weeks: 

- She doesn't like for her space to be crowded. If anything rests on my belly, she kicks and wiggles like crazy! 

- Had my glucose screening test. I drank the orange flavored drink, and again, didn't think it was bad at all! Baby girl got jumpy real fast. I saw Dr. Seale. 

  • weight at appointment was 143

   • 110/70 BP

  • 145 heart rate 

26 weeks: 

- I had a great night of rest after 4 very rough nights. 

- Overall, a tough week. I started having Braxton Hicks a couple of afternoons and evenings and it made living with a 2 year old difficult! 

- I can tell the difference between rolling/whole body movements and jabs with feet, hands or elbow. 

27 weeks: 

- a much better week as far as discomfort. 

- I got a cold/sinus infection and had trouble sleeping 

- finished with the 2nd trimester! 

Baby Number 2 - First Trimester!

Back story: I stopped nursing Claire January 1, 2016. My doctors office suggested I start birth control for 3 months to get my cycles back on track (I had not had a period for the 13 months that I was nursing). I did just that and did have normal periods, but it made me crazy. I stopped after the 3 months (April), but we weren't ready to be pregnant. We decided in June to join a new insurance. We had to wait 30 days after that before we could conceive. I continued to have normal periods with a slightly longer cycle (30ish days) during this time. I started taking plexus and I truly think it helped to get my body on track. At the beginning of August, we were ready! I told myself not to stress and panic. No ovulation tests. No timing. I paid attention to my bodies clues and that's it. Wouldn't you know it...we.got.pregnant. 

I had set a reminder on my phone that 8/19 would be day 30 of my cycle and therefore a safe day to test. I didn't really talk to Andrew about it. I didn't really think about it a whole lot, until the night before. I couldn't go to sleep because I was so nervous. I knew that the next morning could be a huge new journey for us, or a disappointing morning that I knew all too well from trying to conceive Claire. The song "king of the world" just kept playing in my head. "When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world? I try to take my life right out of the hands of the King of the world." My life has already been planned by my Heavenly Father. He knew when the right time would be to have our second child, and he knows who our child will be. 

I woke up at 5:30, kind of nauseous, but didn't want that to get my hopes up. I tried to go back to sleep. I knew Andrew would be up soon to go run and I didn't want him to know I took a test. If it was positive, I wanted to surprise him when he came home from work. I couldn't sleep and at 5:45, I got up to test. I sat there waiting and genuinely had a peace about me. I just decided to look at the test, and there it was POSITIVE!!!! I was so happy, couldn't contain it. Andrew woke up 1 minute later and I blurted it out!!! 

I spent the rest of the day searching for a BIG SIS tee and worrying about weather or not I was ready. God is so good. We are so thankful!! 

Curtis baby #2, due to arrive at the end of April/ beginning of May 2017. God bless and keep this child. 

8/20/16: weight 133 lbs 

- a little cramping and sore boobs

- a couple of times I've felt nauseous 

- mostly just tired and normal! 

- I cry all the time 

- Started getting very nauseous most days. No throwing up. 

- Had our 8 week prenatal appointment with Gina to discuss payment and have blood work done. I have group B strep and have to take antibiotic. 

10 weeks 10/1/17: weight 136

- I finally took a prenatal vitamin and didn't feel like I would vomit, but still have nausea. 

Psalm 86: 11-13 

Hebrews 10:23 (special verses) 

11 weeks 10/8/16: (after a small stomach bug and losing 4lbs) 135

- Big sis is sleeping better, so I'm able to take the unisom/B6 and feeling much less nauseous

- I woke up Sunday and there was absolutely a baby bump. It's usually flat in the mornings and bulging by the evenings. 

- Had our first real appointment with Dr. Hinton. 

  - blood pressure 120/80

   - heart rate 156

  - I have a bad bladder infection. The meds make me queezy. 

12 weeks: weight 133

- I'm not eating or snacking as much.

- We made our public announcement by taking a posting a sweet pic with a "baby" pumpkin 

- I've had some weird stomach and acid reflux/heartburn issues 

13 weeks:

- having some constant ache type pains in my pubic area, along with a dull cramp in my back a lot. 

- I had one horrible cramp that I had to call Andrew and ask him to come home. 

10/27 - I went to see Dr. terry for symptoms that were concerning me thinking I might have another bladder infection. Turns out it's just your normal second pregnancy discomforts. Heard the heartbeat again AND got to see our sweet baby with an ultrasound! Hands were clasped liked saying a prayer at first and then baby switched to picking it's nose! I wanted to make sure everything was ok at this appointment so that I could enjoy our Curtis family weekend getaway in Branson. 

14 weeks: weight 134 

- still have occasional nausea, but nothing horrible

- I've had a few bad evenings of heartburn

- I most definitely felt a little kick on 10/29! 

- There's certainly a baby bump!

39 Weeks

- Brody got groomed! PTL! 

- All kid's gifts in the family have been purchased. 

- I painted my OWN TOES!!!! I didn't want to go to the salon because I didn't want to pay for it after paying for a washing machine and a grooming for bro. It was the hardest thing ever. Especially my pinky toe, but I did it without the help of the 2 men that were in the room with me! 

- Had a great weekend with dad and Andrew! We tried to meet President Bush at a book signing, but didn't have a wrist band (who knew)! We stomped around our property, had a relaxing afternoon and then went to the Hogs vs LSU game! We had great seats and an even better parking pass so that I didn't have to walk a lot (thanks to our amazing friends). To make the night super sweet, we.won. It was the first SEC win for our team in a while after a 17 SEC game losing streak, and the first for our coach Beilema. It makes it so sweet that it was the LSU game because going to this game is a family tradition! Ah, good night. (Also, it was freezing.) 

- I started drinking raspberry leaf tea. We shall see if it helps with getting labor started! 

- Sweet girl is running.out.of.room.

- I've been having different twinges of pain. I don't know what they are or how to explain them, but they're different. It's not horribly painful so I'm not thinking they're contractions. 

- Got the new washing machine and it's amazing!!!! 

- I am doing everything imaginable to get this baby out. Everything. I'll leave it at that. 

- Thought I was having contractions at 2am...it was just an upset stomach. 

- We upgraded to a larger city trash can. I am so excited about it, it's ridiculous. 

- Made 2 more onsies with Kaitlyn. 

- I had some contractions Tuesday night. They didn't last...wah wah. 

- appointment with Hinton

   - blood pressure was 120/70

   - heartrate was 145

   - at 2cm and still 75%

   - had my membranes stripped...yowza. As Jamie said "like carving out a pumpkin!" It's the process of pulling away the amniotic sack from the cervix to help start labor. (I've felt mostly cramps since then and a couple of contractions.) 

   - we are getting induced on Friday morning!!!! 

- We vacuumed one more time.

- Andrew went to a basketball game with Seth and I went to the Duffield's. 

After getting the news about the induction, I kind of went overboard on belly pics. It was my last chance to take them...geez!

38 Weeks

- 38 weeks on 11/13/14

- Matt and Kristi came to town for the Neldon's wedding. 

- Went to the NWA boutique show with Kristi, Kaitlyn and Harlow. I got Claire some leg warmers and a newborn Christmas hat for some pictures. 

- Had dinner with the Tarvin's. Andrew met Andrew through law school and an internship in LR and then they were in our birthing class. They were the only couple in there expecting a boy! It was great to see them again and catch up. 

- Enjoyed one of our last Saturday's just sleeping in and doing whatever. 

- Her pack-n-play is up and in our room. 

- Mine and Andrew's bag is basically packed except for the things that we might need up until she decides to join us. 

- One weird thing I've done is send in any and all "product registration for safety alert and recall" forms that have come attached to her equipment. Safety first. 

- Had dinner at JJs with Matt and Kristi and some church friends. It was a great meal, but a long night of swelling and stomach probs. I thought it was labor, but turns out I just really needed to use the restroom at 1:30 am. 

- I made Kristi measure my belly. Measured at 38 weeks. 

- Andrew and I went to Walmart to do our "last trip before baby". I'm so glad he went with me because I couldn't push the buggie! 

- Mom came to help me clean and put up Christmas. It took A LOT longer than planned! We didn't quite get everything done. 

- It's tough putting up Christmas decorations when you're 38 weeks along...

- Had Stonemill with mom, Jamie and Millie. Let's talk about how adorable that baby is! Afterward mom and I did a little shopping.

- Our washing machine BROKE!!!! Like, stopped spinning and therefore left items soaking wet. Obviously we had to buy a new one. It will take a week to get here...sweet.  

- Had a prenatal massage! I recommend that anyone wait until 37 weeks or after to go because she was able to actually do some great kneading on my back! It was wonderful! 

- Took some laundry to the laundromat with mom. That's an experience! 

- Weekly appointment with Dr. Duke (he is adorable-our first time to meet him).

   - still at 1 cm

   - 75% effaced! 

   - I've gradually lost my mucus plug which explains the intense discharge. I did wipe away something (twice) that actually looked like a plug the day after the appointment. 

   - She is becoming more engaged and is at a -3 station. 

   - My cervix is still posterior (will become anterior for delivery). 

   - Belly is measuring 38 weeks, he says to expect an 8lb baby. He also said that my pelvis is fine to delivery an 8lb baby. 

   - blood pressure was 120/78

   - her heartrate was in the 140's.

   - This exam was more painful than the others, and I had some spotting afterward.

- The house is clean! (I'm sure I'll vacuum everyday until she comes.) 

- Andrew left town for the night to do an orientation for newly licensed attorneys. 

- Dad came to stay with me and spend the weekend.  

- I've had some period cramp like feelings and still pressure in my cervix. 

- I had the craziest nose bleed! It lasted at least 5 minutes and there was seriously blood everywhere. I'm guessing it's from the temps getting so cold. 

37 Weeks

- 37 weeks on 11/6

- Subbed for the last time on Halloween...in PE...

- Had a few more contractions on Friday that were pretty close together. They lasted about an hour or so and then went away. 

- Watched Fury.

- Had crepes and a burrito from the food trucks in Bentonville! Finally! 

- Watched the very sad Mississippi State game at the Duffield's. 

- Claire got her first ever mail! It was inchbug bands from Meme and Poppi. The best part is that Andrew got the mail, brought it to me and said, "how cute is this?" Pointing to her name on the envelope.

- A couple of people have told me that they can tell she looks lower.

- We had dinner with our deacon family group from church. 

- For the first time ever during this pregnancy, I had a completely random craving and had to go to Walgreens right then to get it...Cheerios. 

- Weekly exam with Dr. Seale

   - blood pressure: 120/70

   - heart rate was 141

   - 1 cm and 40% effaced 

- Walking, bouncing, resting, cleaning and eating...that's what I'm doing!

- Made the next 3 weeks' menu

- Started making our 2014 photo book to order after Christmas. It's been so fun to think back on how exciting this year has been!

36 Weeks

36 weeks:

- 36 weeks on 10/30/14

- I just noticed this week how pale I'm looking. Bless. 

- Doug and Cherri came for one last weekend before they are officially "Lolly and Papa" in our house! 

- I got to spend some more time with the Willard girls. 

- My feet and hands did the worst swelling BY FAR on Saturday! I had a really delicious, but salty meal Friday night and it was really warm. I was painfully puffy!

- We tried a new restaurant called Wood Stone and it was amazing! 

- Got our maternity pics back and they confirmed that it was the best $ ever spent. 

- Church had trunk or treat and bonfire night. 

- We drove around to look at all the changing trees and went up to Mt Sequoyah. 

- Waking up at night nauseous 

- A lot of pain and discomfort on Monday! Mostly back pain and a few camp like sensations. Several sharp pains in the pelvis/cervix. I did a lot of straight up sitting while subbing and typing for the school secretary. I used a heated pad and soaked in the tub for a while and that helped. 

- Can I get an Amen for the exercise ball! The bouncing and the poster is awesome, and it doesn't hurt that it's a technique to get this baby moving. :) 

- We had our last night at birthing class. I think (hope) we are as prepared as we can be! 

- We closed on our land on Wednesday!!! It will still be 3ish years before we start building on it, but we love it and look forward to paying it off before building our next home! 

- Had my first weekly exam!

   - blood pressure: 120/60

   - anemic test: 13.3 (they said that was perfect) 

   - Her heart rate was 145

   - Her back is up! Booty is to the left and feet to the right. Head is still down. 

   - 30% effaced 

   - Not dilated and cervix is closed. 

- I voted! 

- Went to meet Kross Seward (Claire's friend closest in age) and she is perfect! 

- Had a pretty eventful Thursday evening as far as strong(er) discomforts. I hate to say to contraction because I don't want to get my hopes up, but it was something new! 

- Dinner with the Devenports. 

- All of her laundry is finished. All necessary items have been purchased. 

- I made the lists for our hospital bags and soon I will pack them. 

(Property owners! No big.)

35 Weeks

- 35 weeks on 10/23/14

- 35(ish) days to go!

- Went to Local Flavor in Eureka Springs! It was something on our "bucket list". It was well worth the 1.5 hour wait (that's a big deal for me to say). Andrew got the pork tenderloin and I got the pan seared tilapia. We both enjoyed a salad with garlic Parmesan dressing and ordered baked fudge with ice cream for dessert. To. Die. For. The only problem is that we weren't finished eating until close to 10. When we got home and went to bed my heartburn/acid reflux erupted. I'm currently up at 3:45am typing this because I'm too uncomfortable to sleep...still worth it!

- Tailgated at the Carter's for the UofA vs. Georgia game. We ordered pizza and roasted s'mores after the game. I was up with allergies all night. I'm totally prepared to be up all night with my girl now...right?

- Went to Rhea Lana's (again). I got a winter sweater, keds, car seat pad, changing pad liners, Madela bottles with nipples, 12month shoes, and a dress for $35. 

- We had maternity/family pics made with Kelsey Tice! I can't wait to see them!

- She's doing this new thing where she really nestles down into my pelvis. She gets super squirmy and there's a lot of pressure for about a minute and then she gets cozy and stops. 

- Insomnia. That's all I need to say. 

- We had an appointment with Dr. Hinton! Haven't seen her in a looooong time and I've missed her (because she's awesome)! 

- Claire's heart rate was 150/151.

- My belly is measuring right on track. 

- I have a bad yeast infection and have to take an antibiotic. TMI..

- She is for sure head down!

- Direct quote from Dr, "I think this baby is just fine to come whenever she is ready!" How am I already to the point where the doc can say that?!

- I've had some uncomfortable back pain and cramping. Nothing major and nothing consistent. 

- At birthing class this week, we learned about various interventions (both necessary and unnecessary) during labor and delivery. We got down on a mat and practiced positions, breathing, relaxation and ways that Andrew can help during the process. 

- Andrew was on the news while he was voting. Super star! 

- Subbed in the office and in first grade this week.

- Walked Bro to the local dog park. Andrew estimated that it's a little over 1 mile to get there and back. It took me the same amount of time to walk back to the house as it took Andrew to drive home from work across town...I'm walking, that's all that matters. 

- Brody is shedding way more now than he was this summer. I vacuum twice a week! Does he not know that I'm about to bring a newborn home?

- Andrew and I were talking about extra weight. He said, "are you ### yet?" I had to respond, "babe, I'm that plus 10." He laughed. It was basically a slap in the face. 

- We had the friends over for pancake night.

34 Weeks

34 weeks on 10/16/14
- 42 is days to go!
- Saw Mary AND Megan in the same weekend!
- Made $85 in a garage sale with mom. Holla.
- Andrew went to Boston with Tim, John, Dillon and Zach.
- Subbed in 3rd grade
- Started birthing class! It's a washington regional. A labor and delivery nurse/lactation consultant teaches it. There were 8 couples in there ranging from 27-35 weeks. Everyone is having girls, but 1 couple! We really enjoyed what we already learned and are seriously excited for the next 2 sessions!
- Went to Hobby Lobby with Kaitlyn to get fabric choices to make our own onsies!
- Past 2 nights I have felt incredibly nauseous.
- Made 3 onsies and had a fabulous day with Kait, Les and the girls! I reeeeaaaally want a sewing machine.
- We put together her swing. It's huge in our tiny living room.
- I washed the rest of her blankets, bibs and burp clothes as well as her sheets and mattress pad.
- Went to the gym in the first time in who knows how long...walked at about a 2.8 for a mile (slow as molasses) and then did a 14 minute third trimester Pilates workout. It felt just right to be doing with this big belly.
- Celebrated Blake's birthday!

33 Weeks

This sloppy chalk board was whipped together at 33 weeks and 4 days. Better late than never!

33 weeks
- We went to Colin and Leslie's wedding.
- We took Blake and Seth out to the property and we actually tromped around. It's so wonderfully perfect! We figured it to be about 7 minutes from our current house.
- Let's talk about how hot I am. (It's really hot-all.the.time.)
- While my hands and feet are still swelling, I am happy that my legs and face still pretty much look the same and I am still under my "total weight gain" goal.
- Braxton Hicks are starting to get a little "painful" rather than just uncomfortable. It helps to sit or lay on my left side. That's one step closer to baby time! :))))))
-I either had contractions or stomach bug between 2:00 and 3:30 on Sunday. It was either contractions or my stomach was doing something strange. It hurt at the top of my belly and would sometimes gradually move down to a pinch. They would last for less than 30 seconds.  < stomach bug and Braxton hicks. I did have to leave a classroom I was subbing in early because I was so uncomfortable.
- Had my doc appointment with Sr Bailey. He said that any uncomfortable feelings are just normal. I am to call if they are ever super painful, 5 minutes apart for an hour.
- Claire's heartbeat was nice and loud and strong! Doc said that she is measuring just right. He said I'm having an A+ pregnancy!
- I've gained 18 pounds.
- I start going to the doc every 2 weeks now! Cra-zy!!!
- Drove to Russellville to spend some quality time with my mama and daddy while Andrew is in Boston with his bros.
- This week has been filled with lots of new movements, jabs and pains. A LOT of pressure in the cervix area, my feet really start to hurt by the end of the day, and just general difficulty doing simple things. I can't believe I almost have a full term baby hanging out inside of me!
- Got my flu shot (the best shot I've ever gotten!)