These pictures make it even more real that you will join our family in just 7 weeks. With MUCH anticipation my sweet girl, I can promise you that! Mommy has loved being pregnant with you, feeling you kick me constantly, having your brothers talk to you through my belly, and watching your daddy as he falls more in love with you every day.
We cant wait to meet you in person VERY soon!!!
30 weeks at Uncle Phil and Aunt Kelly’s wedding rehearsal!
At 30 weeks, Lexi Grace weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and her head is growing bigger to make room for her developing brain. To meet her increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because her bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.
Total Weight Gain: 15 lbs… more than I have been at this point before but I blame it on having a girl. I know I’m not overeating so I’m just enjoying the baby bump… it could be my last one after all!
Gender: IT’S A GIRL!!!!!
Movement: The doctor told me last Monday that I needed to start charting her kick counts, at least 10 a day. I laughed immediately and said, “I think she kicks 10 times in a minute!” She really is SUPER active!
What I miss: Blessed to be healthy and have a healthy baby too so I cant complain!
Sleep: I find myself getting more tired during the day but then cant go to sleep at night because she is moving so much.
Symptoms: Sciatic nerve again… oh that sciatic nerve! Adding in the acid reflux as well, but mainly just at night.
Cravings: anything fruity and the ice attack is back!
What we are looking forward to: Decorating her room. I have slowly been getting things but am ready to get stuff on the walls. Stay tuned for pics!
Notes: I had a doctor’s appointment on last Monday and was thrilled to see her on the ultrasound again. She was wiggling around like crazy and I loved seeing her sweet face. She weighed 2 lbs 13 oz and was measuring 5 days ahead of schedule. I also had my glucose test so I should hear back from that soon but all else is well! We are working on scheduling her birthday…and it looks like it will be Tuesday, May 28th! 9 weeks to go… crazy!!!
HELLO THIRD TRIMESTER!!! At 27 weeks, Lexi Grace is almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
Total Weight Gain: 12 lbs
Gender: IT’S A GIRL!!!!!
Movement: I always said that Carter was active in the womb, but I’d have to say that if little Miss is anything out of the womb like she is in… then she will give her brothers a run for their money!!!
What I miss: Not feeling huge! I know this is actually the good part and it will only get much worse but I really am not sure how my stomach always stretches MORE ha!
Sleep: Sciatic nerve is making sleep interesting as I cant always get comfortable, or I get stuck in positions. Oh its comical!!
Symptoms: Sciatic nerve again… oh that sciatic nerve!
Notes: Like her description for this week says, I have been feeling lots of hiccups. Very crazy feeling! Also she officially has her own room! All the boy stuff is moved out and not Mommy is in FULL nesting mode!
Cravings: anything fruity and the ice attack is back!
What we are looking forward to: I get to have another ultrasound on the 11th and we cant wait to see our sweet girl again!
At 25 weeks, Lexi Grace is about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.
Total Weight Gain: 10 lbs
Gender: IT’S A GIRL!!!!!
Movement: All the time! We recently went to a concert and she could definitely hear the music as she didn’t stop moving the entire 2 hours!
What I miss: I am enjoying everything right now! Love feeling her move and besides a few body aches I am feeling great!
Sleep: Not sleeping as sound as I used to but its more due to her brothers getting up and me not being able to go back to sleep after because she is up and moving too!
Symptoms: Indigestion and snoring. Poor JR, he says it isnt too bad but I am even waking myself up and I never snored before ha!
Notes: We will move Carter into Griffin’s room this week and then the nursery will officially be hers!
Cravings: anything fruity
What we are looking forward to: Consignment sales are coming up and I cant wait to make the switch from blue to PINK!!
At 22 weeks, Lexi Grace is 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound. She is starting to look like a miniature newborn. Her lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and she's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath her gums. Her eyes have formed, but her irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment
Total Weight Gain: 7 lbs
Gender: IT’S A GIRL!!!!!
Movement: All the time!
What I miss: Being able to sit down and not have sciatic problems when getting back up.
Sleep: Sleeping well and finally gaining some energy back! Thank goodness because I’m busy cleaning out closets and making room for our sweet girl!
Symptoms: Now that nausea has subsided, heartburn and indigestion has kicked in.
Notes: Her big brothers are so sweet and often ask when Lexi will be here. Griffin now also kisses my belly goodnight
Cravings: anything fruity
What we are looking forward to: Getting the nursery ready! Mommy has been dreaming of a pink nursery for awhile so let the DIY projects begin!
With all of the gender excitement I have forgotten to post for 20 weeks so since I’ll be 21 weeks in 2 days this will serve for both!
At 20 weeks, our baby is about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana.
Total Weight Gain: 7 lbs
Gender: IT’S A GIRL!!!!!
Movement: All the time!
What I miss: Not really missing anything right now. Too much excitement with the thought of adding pink to our family!
Sleep: Sleeping just fine and could sleep often!
Symptoms: Nausea is continuing to hold on even though it’s the 2nd trimester. Also pretty bad headaches the last week and of course the lovely sciatic nerve pain. Now I know that girl and boy pregnancies treat me differently for sure!
Notes: We are all still trying to recover from the whirlwind and shock of receiving the new it’s a girl but oh so excited!
Cravings: Mexican, pickles, sweets
What we are looking forward to: Making preparations for our sweet daughter! It is going to be a lot going from ALL blue to now pink but we know God will take care of it!
