You can get it

Sometimes in order to better yourself you need to be vulnerable.

I started, a few weeks ago, my own little personal challenge for the summer. I call it, you can get it #youcangetit. To eat a little better, drink more water, and workout for at least 20 minutes every day till the kids go back to school on July 25th.

Eating better and drinking more water is the easy part. Finding the time and motivation to work out just 20 minutes is the hard part.

Right now i'm trying to write this post and my 3 year old is asking me over and over again for pink cereal, while my baby is crying in my ear cause I'm holding him and typing.  He's a bit high maintenance and doesn't appreciate being put down to chill on his own. boo. But even with all the insane things that are happening right now i at least try to run up and down the stairs a few extra time during the day, & do squats or lunges while holding Leo.

Since there is only a few weeks left of summer i'm going to give you my half way progress, i guess.

This is were vulnerable comes in. its picture time!!

This was taken June 1st went I started

This was taken the 15th

Not much difference but there is some change.

I do feel a lot better and am happy to be back in the grind.

I like a good challenge and having accountability for me is key too success.

I'll keep updating as the summer goes. hopefully i'll be able to figure out a system to make sure i get a solid exercise routine going.

Thanks for following along and as always being awesome.

the end is near

i'm guessing still 5 maybe 6 weeks just for good measure though, but i can use all the "on time" baby vibes i can get right now. :)

i'm just about 36 weeks. yay, but really doesn't mean much for me.

evelyn 10 days overdue-induced
amelia 5 days overdue-induced

i don't want to get induced this time. so we will see what happens. i'm just hoping that since its the third and a boy, things will be different.


How far along? 36 weeks(close enough!)
Maternity clothes? a lot of the clothes i wear aren't maternity, but really i have just a few things that fit right now. most are pajamaish. so you'll see me rotate those few things and in my pajamas. :)
Sleep: i've been sleeping okay. obviously getting up in the middle of the night. but i've actually had a few good nights of long stretches of sleep. it's been nice.
Best moment this week: i didn't slap someone when they touched my belly. i did tell them to not touch me, and they got the picture with the look i gave them. :)
Miss Anything? being able to do pretty much anything without losing my breath.
Movement: he's been rolling around and having a party all the time. i have noticed at night he actually stops, so lets keep it up baby.
Food cravings: bananas and peanut butter
Anything making you queasy or sick: no i ended that a long time ago. thank heavens
Labor Signs: true labor, no. but i'm okay with him cooking as long as he needs too. i've been having a lot of braxton hicks so i'm excited about that.
Wedding rings on or off? if i wore it then yes it would still fit. my fingers don't swell as much as my feet do.
Happy or Moody most of the time: happyish. its hard to stay happy all the time when you are uncomfortable 24hrs a day.
Looking forward to: the baby shower festivities, my next dr appointment (the 7th) i'll get an ultrasound and see how this little one is growing, and getting the book i ordered, ida may's guide to natural childbirth. exciting things woot!!

time keeps on slippin....

slippin, slippin, into the future.

oh man Space Jam. memories.

anywho.

so time is flying peeps. thank goodness. the last thing i need right now is for time to stand still and take forever. i've got one thing after another lined up this month and next to keep me busy and my mind occupied.

32 weeks folks.

i'm feeling large and in charge. wish i wasn't so large, but you get what you get and you don't throw a fit.

it started to sink in that i have 8 weeks (possibly more) left when i realized i'm starting to see the doctor every two weeks now. it usually doesn't hit me till that point. then every week, yikes. panic button. nah just kidding. it's exciting but definitely different feeling the third time around for sure.

-right now i'm up at 5am because i can't sleep. joyous. well i could sleep cause i'm tired just too uncomfortable this morning. i can fall asleep easy and as long as i don't wake up for a bit so i get good sleep. i consider myself lucky.

-braxton hicks for the win people. it's a bit of a new experience for me. none with evelyn (that i can remember), and a few times with amelia. this one, he's throwing me for a loop. i'm hopeful this mean i'll actually go into labor on my own. that would be nice and what i'd like to happen this time around.

-i've been watching baby stuff on netflix. ever seen The Business of Being Born??  i probably wont be having a natural birth, but i've enjoyed watching the movie, and the episodes. i'm definitely more knowledgeable, about time huh. haha. its been fascinating.

-i think amelia might have a hard time with the baby adjustment. she's been acting out a lot more this last week and i think it's because of baby. she got mad at me yesterday and punched my stomach. i'm hoping this is just a little phase and not the future.


well i hope you all have a wonderful day! make it the best day yet!

weekly update

Well now this week has flown by too! Which i love cause i seriously needs to be two weeks from today like NOW!!!! i've been waiting for that day for a long time. i'll explain when we get closer, PROMISE! EEEEEEEK!

anywho.


So i'm 27 weeks now. feeling like a whale. typical. so by the time i actually have the kid i'll feel like a.....hmmmm....a beached whale. :) yep.

had my glucose test done on monday. YUM. i gotta be honest, i don't mind the drink at all. It tastes like hawaiian punch (i drink the red kind). Not too shabby.  I'm hoping i dont get a call back but, i wouldn't be shocked if i did. oh well, i guess we'll see.


so i got a early christmas present. eeeeek! you might be seeing some higher quality picture around here soon. i got a sweet new camera.  Nothing fancy, but clearly going to be better than my phone. haha.
thank you husband for the camera!! :)

i mean come on its super pretty too! oooo i love the blue! its even shinier in person. yay! so just in time to take pictures of all of Amelia's birthday fesivities, which really isn't anything but still. So excited!

 

This has been your weekly update! I hope everyone has an amazing weekend. I should have picutres from my sisters baby shower and any birthday happenings for you soon! yay!!  

before the weekend.....update

How far along? 19 weeks-ish
Maternity clothes? comfy and cozy. still wearing regular shirts though. i don't buy maternity shirts. i don't see a point really.
Sleep:i love sleep. okay a little too much actually. i'm just so stinkin tired. this baby is really draining me.
Best moment this week: feeling the kicks and jabs a lot harder. can't wait till the girls can feel the baby too. :) 
Miss Anything? not being so tired.
Movement: oh yeah i'm a punching bag. right before i'm about to doze off too. great timing little peanut. :)
Food cravings: PIZZA!!! i have a serious pizza problem. i'm only craving my homemade pizza though so that's a good thing right, whole wheat crust. way better for me. riiiiiight.
Anything making you queasy or sick: not much anymore, except my stinky little toddler that won't use the potty.
Have you started to show yet: yes, i'm a proud baby belly shower offer.  
Gender prediction: we know! I promise you will all know this time come monday!! cross my heart!!!
Wedding rings on or off? On, and loose like usual.
Happy or Moody most of the time: this week i've been doing good. :) yay! keep it up hormones!
Looking forward to: telling everyone what we are having. seriously the stress of keeping this is giving me cold sores. I NEVER GET THEM! so you're welcome. hahahaha.

have a great weekend folks!!
i'll be resting at home with my family watching an amazing conference. :)

dreaming just a wee bit

How far along? 17 weeks
Maternity clothes? yeppers.
Sleep: sleeping pretty good, but already having to get up in the middle of the night to pee. ugh!
Best moment this week: can't really recall a super awesome moment.
Miss Anything? sleeping on my stomach
Movement: yes. this little one is always on the move
Food cravings: corn dogs, pizza(i had pizza 4 times this last week), salads
Anything making you queasy or sick: things have been getting a lot better in this area. still certain smells, sometimes
Have you started to show yet: yeah, BIG time!
Gender prediction: i seriously still have no idea. i'm usually wrong.
Labor Signs: yeah.flipping.right....next
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: pretty happy. on occasion i lose my cool.
Looking forward to: 1 week people till we know what baby is!!! eeeek!!


i was at target today with amelia while evelyn was on her first class field trip and i was looking at all the adorable baby clothes.  i gravitated to the boys section right away.

you could say that i'm dreaming of a boy, just a wee bit. i know exactly what outfit i would go back and buy as a coming home from the hospital outfit! oh it was precious! of course i don't want to get my hopes up. i also picked out a girl coming home from the hospital outfit i would go back and buy too. :)

any predictions from the crowd??