36 Weeks

Olivia talking to the baby (35 weeks)

I think it's about time I write a bit about this pregnancy.

I've had a harder time this pregnancy than with my previous 2. With Brianna, I didn't get sick at all, Olivia I had morning sickness until I was 12 weeks along, and this pregnancy I was until about 15-16 weeks. I was pretty miserable. Then the baby was in a weird position for several months that caused lots of back pain and braxton Hicks. Luckily, since the baby flipped head down I have been feeling so much better.

I also developed Gestational Diabetes with this pregnancy. So, my diet has completely changed (for the better). I have to smaller meals with lots of protein and very little carbs and sugar. I've been feeling great since starting the diet. I have more energy, and I even lost a few pounds. I hope I can keep up with this diet once the baby comes.

Some random pregnancy tidbits:

Cravings: Red meat, avocados

Name ideas: Mason for a boy, most likely Maya for a girl

Weight gain: about 25 pounds so far

Favorite part about being pregnant: Feeling the baby move, watching my girls get excited for the baby.

Least favorite thing about being pregnant: Insomnia

Since Olivia is almost 3, I decided to start "preschool" at home with her. This week she is learning the letter B. She really seems to be enjoying all these little school activities.

Finding the letter B in a bin of beans

I also starte a book basket that will have books that go with our letter theme each week. Here she is "reading" her B books about Bunnies, Bears, Butterflies, and Babies.

I'm working on lesson plans in advance so I can keep this up when the baby comes.