Every now and then, I go back and read my blog, so after about a year break, I am truly going to try to keep up with this. Going back to read what all we did when is fun and brings a smile to my face. So, I'll start with a pregnancy update!!! Something I never did with the other two and something I wish I did was say how much I gained when... I am 23 weeks and 4 days and up 14 pounds (morning weight, who goes by the Dr. scales anyway?!) I gained 40 with each of the other kids so I'm just trying to be less than that, 30 if possible!!!
Gym selfie at 23 weeks 1 day.
Don't let the gym selfie fool you though, I've been struggling with staying active. At about 10-12 weeks along, my lower back started to hurt so badly I would go to the chiropractor every week if not twice a week. It seemed like she could never get the pain to go away. All the lifting that I have done over the last 4 years has come to a complete halt. The only pain relief I get is if I roll a ball on my lower back and ice it. Even after that, there's not a ton of relief but it makes it manageable. My fitness has gone from lifting 5-6 times a week with cardio here and there down to just walking (trying for three miles) 4-5 times a week and that's it. By this point with both other pregnancies I had quit working out all together because it was winter and I didn't have gym membership and just didn't.
At my doctors appointment I was measuring about 2 weeks ahead. I did this with both the other two too and seeing as how Will was so big and then Lillian was only 8lbs, I think it's just a fluke kind of thing. Although I am rooting for a bigger baby than Lillian.
At my doctors appointment I was measuring about 2 weeks ahead. I did this with both the other two too and seeing as how Will was so big and then Lillian was only 8lbs, I think it's just a fluke kind of thing. Although I am rooting for a bigger baby than Lillian.
We were going to keep this baby a surprise but at the ultrasound, Dennis caved and we found out. I left it all up to him if we found out or not. He had me all excited to not find out and then he changed his mind, so I am a bit bummed that we know but it's okay, I've had fun shopping! We have no clothes left from Will and Lillian so I needed to shop anyway.
Lillian with her matching sister's outfit!
Since we knew, we thought it'd be fun to keep it a secret between just us two. Who of us spilled on accident?!?!? ME! Talking about the ultra sound with Mom, I said "Sh-it was measuring 4 days behind.".... She caught on so figured oh well, might as well share. Will is still holding out hope that it's a boy and Lillian is of course so excited!!
As for work, I'm still here at the Sheriff's office. I have very close to the same schedule that I used to have with some changes. I now work 4 night shifts of 11pm-7am, 2 days off, then 4 days, 2 off, 4 more days. Some of those days are the normal 7am-3pm, but others are 3a-3p. This will allow me to have a few extra days off here and there. It's never the same and will change often but could have more weekends off! As of right now, with having kids older it's not too bad. They let me nap or sleep early if I need too. I'm quite nervous of how it will go after I have another baby who won't just hang out watching PJ Masks or American Ninja Warrior for a while.
I do still do personal training! I have backed off quite a bit and only have a couple training clients. With my kids the age that they are and unable to leave them at home alone, I'm not trying to get more clients at this time. I have what I can handle and still be at home as much as possible. I will probably pick more up in a couple years when we have a live-in sitter a.k.a. Will.
I do still do personal training! I have backed off quite a bit and only have a couple training clients. With my kids the age that they are and unable to leave them at home alone, I'm not trying to get more clients at this time. I have what I can handle and still be at home as much as possible. I will probably pick more up in a couple years when we have a live-in sitter a.k.a. Will.
It Works is still going! I really enjoy it and love my side sisters. I will be picking that up more too as I will get to show you all MY results after baby! I'm very excited to see what all it will do for me as I already know what it does for others!!
Will is going to be in 1st grade!!! I can't believe he's that old already!! I've been told his sweetness will wear off within the next year or so. I sure hope not because man o man, is he the sweetest ever. Poor kid wanted a baby brother so bad.
Will is going to be in 1st grade!!! I can't believe he's that old already!! I've been told his sweetness will wear off within the next year or so. I sure hope not because man o man, is he the sweetest ever. Poor kid wanted a baby brother so bad.
He still has his baby monkey!!
This was at his Kindergarten graduation.
Lillian is going to be in pre-K (again?) Not sure what they call the 3 year old program but this year she will be going 4 days a week from 8-11. Her daycare will then pick her up and she will spend the day there. Lillian is over the moon excited for a baby sister! We have been working on getting her a little more independent. She is very attached to me. There for a long time, she would come to bed with me almost every night and we finally broke her of that. We still have trouble with a major attitude but I've been told that's just a girl thing! So this her being a big sister and having to share Mom may come to a huge surprise and adjustment. As for now though, she loves on the baby every day. She gives her a hug and kisses my belly all the time.
This is from a while ago but it fits her perfectly!
Dennis is up to his normal stuff. All of us are praying for rain! It's been so dry and hot that so far this summer has not been fun. I'm sure with the baby this late fall that he will get the rest of the house done this winter being at home more. At least I'm hoping so ;). He was very indifferent with if we were going to have a girl or a boy this time around too.
I think I have caught you all up on our life and what all I neglected to fill you in over the last year!
