So, I fell off the baby update wagon. I believe my last update was right around week 20. At my 20 week scan they had a hard time viewing the baby’s heart because of his position, so I was referred to a specialist to view the heart, where they found his heart was great but his head growth was a little behind and I had to come back the following month for a follow up. At the follow up scan all was well and for the remainder of the pregnancy, baby has been growing as he should! At my 36 week scan he was head down, making breathing motions and already has a head full of hair (just like his big brother)! That being said, I am so very grateful that everything turned out well, but the added stress of the extra scans and the anxiety and worry between appointments made it so I didn’t really feel like talking about my aches, pains and food cravings, I just wanted a healthy baby. I’m not high risk by any means, but I can’t imagine the anxiety that goes along with it and I really feel for all the mommas out there who don’t have the smoothest of pregnancies. But, now that we are nearing the end and very soon we will have a newborn baby in our home, I thought it would be fun to recap the pregnancy!
How far along? 38 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 26 pounds and six of those were in the last week! The fluid retention is getting real.
Sleep: Through the entire pregnancy my sleep has been up and down, some nights I sleep well, but lately, I wake up often with having to pee, having pretty bad back pain or shortness of breath from rolling onto my back a little too much. I also have some nights where I wake up at 3am wide awake! Fun times.
Best moment this week: Feeling like we finally have everything ready to go and getting excited that he could be here anyday!
Movement: This baby has always been a really active guy. At the end of pregnancy when they are nice and big it’s fun to see movement from the outside.
Symptoms: A lot of pain! Inner thigh pain, hip pain, back pain, rib pain, headaches, you name it, it’s happening right now. Again, I’m not complaining, it’s something that happens in pregnancy and well worth it!
Food cravings: If I could stop stuffing my face, that would be good. Third tri has brought on a whole new level of hungry and cookie monster desires.
Food aversions: Onions continue to be my nemesis, I don’t want anything that has to do with onions.
Gender: Boy!!
Labor Signs: Yes! Lots of cramping and braxton hicks, baby has started to move down which has been totally uncomfortable in the belly button region (hello internal muscle ripping sensations), but feels a lot nicer in the rib region.
Belly Button in or out? What belly button?
What I miss: Normal clothes, I currently have like two pairs of pants and two shirts that still fit me. I have also grown out of many of my maternity clothes.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting this baby boy!!!
Overall, this pregnancy has been very different from my first pregnancy. My first, was easy sailing, no complications and I felt pretty great overall. This one, there weren’t any complications, but I did have those scary extras and the aches and pains have been rough. My weight gain has been about the same, but with this pregnancy, the way the baby is positioned in my belly has made for a much bigger belly! But, like I said, the journey of pregnancy, while not always pretty, is so worth the reward in the end. We can’t wait to meet you sweet baby boy!
You look amazing!! Can’t believe it’s almost go-time and glad to hear that both you and baby are doing well and ready for d-day!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
Oh I love this sharing of your journey! You look great!!
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What a cute recap! I think the last two weeks of my pregnancy I wore the same two tops over and over and immediately changed into my husbands sweatshirts when I got home! I’m hoping for an easy labor for you!
Such cute style throughout!! I think it is so fun to take pictures like this because then you are not only documenting your outfits but also your pregnancy! So fun!
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Loved seeing this recap, Brooke! You are just beautiful and glowing! And so stylish! xx
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I love all of the pictures! You can tell a big difference in the position of the baby in the last two. He dropped quite a bit. I know you will be so happy when he finally gets here. Wishing you the best of luck!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
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I love looking at how far you’ve come! Not much time left, and you look gorgeous!!
Shauna
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Love the progression pictures!! How fun!
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Thanks Becky! It is fun looking back 🙂
Thanks Shauna! I can’t believe it’s almost go time!
Omgsh look at how cute this is–love seeing how far you have some–your in the home stretch now 🙂
Tori
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You look great. xx
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you are just the cutest! Motherhood is amazing:)
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This was super interesting for me to read, I’m so glad you shared it all! At my late age I feel like I am finally opening up to the thought of pregnancy. Thanks for the post~
Gina
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I love this recap! I’ve said this before, but you are just the cutest little mama to be I have ever seen! It’s just about time! Can’t wait! XO
Anna
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Aw I love that you captured all of the stages of the bump! You are adorable!!
xoxo Danielle
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Thanks so much Danielle!
Thank you Anna!!!
Thanks for reading Gina! 🙂
@islandchic77 it really is!! Thanks so much 🙂
Thank you Nina, that’s sweet of you!
Thanks Tori! I’m so glad I took pictures along the way, even if there were mirror selfies haha.
aw thanks for sharing your journey. You look amazing!
I’m currently pregnant and it’s really reassuring to see the journey of others. I have no idea what’s “normal” and what’s “typical” but, it’s been quite a learning curve that I really wouldn’t trade. Despite the discomforts, the joy of this new person growing and growing is indescribable!
so cute
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You are absolutely adorable! I love the collage 🙂
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Your bump is so cute!
Best wishes!
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Such a cute progression of photos! So exciting
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Such a fun post, wishing you a happy first day or March, beautiful! Xo.
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you are just too adorable for words! loved seeing this progression! Eeee! Excited for you!
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You look beautiful! I understand that getting those first results and having to switch to a specialist must have been very scary and stressful! I’m happy to hear that everything turned out great!
xx Elle
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These are so fun to look at! Thanks for sharing!
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It’s official- you’re the cutest pregnant lady I’ve ever seeeeeeen!
-Ashley
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You are super cute! You were all stomach, so I can’t imagine where the 26 lbs went and your bump never got that big 🙂
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Loved reading this post as it reminded me of the excitement of my pregnancies especially towards the end when you just can’t wait for that baby to pop out!! You look so amazing & I’m glad all turned out well I had a couple of scares with both of mine and there’s nothing more terrifying then that. I can’t imagine being one of those very high risk pregnancies throughout but in the end you are rights its so worth it!
Marta
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aaww.. thanks for taking us in this journey!! you are glowing and can’t wait to see your bundle of joy!!
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You have had a beautiful and stylish pregnancy, Dear Brooke. Maybe by the time you read this, baby boy will be here already. The best of luck and lots of health to you both!
Hugs <3 Ada.
Wow, so sorry you had a scare in there. So glad everything is alright. Thanks for this fun update! I love seeing the photos side by side. You look amazing!
Amy Ann
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Oh my gosh, these photos are too sweet. You look great. Wishing you and your family the best!!
~Christine
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I am SO excited for you. Be strong, girlfriend!
Oh my goodness, you are so close! Enjoy these last days!
Heidi
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