40 Weeks with Erin Grace

How far along? 40 Weeks

Fruit Comparison: Watermelon

Total weight gain: 30lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Yes

Sleep: Not great the past couple nights

Best moment this week: Getting to see her one last time on an ultrasound

Miss anything? The size of my stomach. I have no room for food these days

Movement: Decreasing
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: GIRL
Labor signs: Contractions
Symptoms: Sore feet and ankles. This warm weather isnt helping with swelling
Belly button in or out? Sticking out
Wedding rings on or off? OFF
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Induction scheduled for Tuesday

xoxo,

Ashley

39 Weeks with Erin Grace

How far along? 39 Weeks

Fruit Comparison: Pumpkin

Total weight gain: 30lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Yes

Sleep: I do have to say sleep has been much better this time around then when I was pregnant with Maggie. Up and down throughout the night but nothing horrible

Best moment this week: Brian and Maggie are going to the Spring Game in Columbus and I am so excited for her

Miss anything? Sleeping on my belly. I am very excited about getting back to that

Movement: Toes and knees in my ribs
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: GIRL
Labor signs: Loss of mucus plug
Symptoms: cramping and back pain. Hard to sit all day at work
Belly button in or out? Sticking out
Wedding rings on or off? OFF
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Her Arrival. 2cm dilated 70% effaced today. Induction scheduled for Tuesday 4/19 if she isn't here by then

xoxo,

Ashley

38 Weeks with Erin Grace

How far along? 38 Weeks

Fruit Comparison: Winter Melon

Total weight gain: 31lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Yes

Sleep: Not great. Toss and turn with back pain and heartburn.

Best moment this week: We started off April with an engagement and a 3rd birthday party. It was an awesome weekend but I am TIRED!

Miss anything? Champagne. Had a sip to celebrate Brian and Maggie engagement and it made the craving worse #notanalcoholic

Movement: Less and less everyday. Just nudges in my ribs
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: GIRL
Labor signs: some contractions and cramping last week but it was from dehydration
Symptoms: Lower back pain, tailbone pain, lightening crotch
Belly button in or out? Sticking out now
Wedding rings on or off? Had to take them off 2 weeks ago because of hand cramping and swelling
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: This weeks appointment. 1cm dilated last week!

xoxo,

Ashley

36 Weeks with Erin Grace

How far along? 36 Weeks

Fruit Comparison: Honeydew

Total weight gain: 27lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Yes

Sleep: Not great. Toss and turn with back pain and heartburn. Only comfortable on my back at a 60 degree angle

Best moment this week: On 3/12 my friends threw me a sprinkle and it was beautiful

Miss anything? Craving sub sandwiches from Sandwich factory

Movement: Feet in my ribs. No more flip flopping as she is running out of room
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: GIRL
Labor signs: some contractions and cramping
Symptoms: Lower back pain
Belly button in or out? Sticking out now
Wedding rings on or off? Had to take them off 2 weeks ago because of hand cramping and swelling
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Making it to Maggie 3rd birthday party

xoxo,

Ashley

Bump Pictures 2.7.16

On Sunday February 7, Tracy from TracyLynn Photography came to our home to take our maternity pictures. I couldn't have been more impressed with her demeanor and talent. She worked so well with our toddler and shot everything I asked for and randomly threw at her last minute. She will be coming back after Erin is born for a newborn session and I cannot wait!

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32 Weeks Pregnant with Erin Grace

How far along? 32 Weeks

Fruit Comparison: Head of Lettuce

Total weight gain: 19lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? Yes

Sleep: Surprisingly well. I prop about 5 pillows behind me and sleep on my back at a 45 degree angle. Its been working out well

Best moment this week: Maggie's love and kisses for her sister. She is getting more and more excited.

Miss anything? Had a dream about champagne last night lol Been craving it

Movement: All the time. Feet and knees in my upper belly all the time
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: GIRL
Labor signs: No
Symptoms: Heartburn, back pain, TMI: drainage in multiple places hahah
Belly button in or out? Sticking out now
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Last ultrasound

xoxo,

Ashley

28 Weeks Pregnant with Erin Grace

How far along? 28 Weeks
Fruit Comparison: Eggplant
Total weight gain: 19 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Yes
Sleep: Waking up a lot because of heartburn
Best moment this week: we finally decided on a name....Erin Grace
Miss anything? I am missing good drugs this week lol. I am sick and sudafed and robitussin aren't cutting it.

Movement: Yes. Even though she is head down and in positon she kicks and punches all day
Food cravings: gummy worms and smarties
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: GIRL
Labor signs: No
Symptoms: pelvic pain and heartburn
Belly button in or out? Sticking out now
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: ordering personalized items for the nursery now that we have a name for this sweet angel! Maternity photos on Feb 7 too!

xoxo,
Ashley

100 days left!

I am 25 weeks (26 on Sunday) and only have 100 days left until my due date. I had an appointment on Wednesday and I have gained a total of 16 lbs which makes my doctor very happy. I go back on the 28th for my dreaded glucose test.

We started the nursery this week and all the wallpaper is peeled off and Brian is sanding the walls today. Paint has been purchased (Clear Aqua and Sweet Tart) and I am ready to tackle the dresser restoration. The nursery will feature 3 aqua walls and one sweet tart. All hardware and light/plug covers will be gold glitter along with her monogram. One aqua wall will feature gold metallic polka dots. The theme is very Kate Spade: blush, mint, gold and cream. 

We are still undecided on a name but I am OK with that. She is wiggling all the time and her head is already down which means her feet are in my ribs. I am very uncomfortable at night, and with the heartburn, I am not sleeping well.

New bump photos and updates coming at 28 weeks!

XOXO,

Ashley