How we’re growing?: At 34 weeks, baby’s around 18 inches long, 5 pounds, and the size of a cabbage or cantaloupe. Although Liv was born right on her due date, I’ve had a gut feeling (and so many dreams that) this little guy’s coming early, so I hope he hangs out another 3 weeks until… Continue reading Cookie: 34 weeks
On Sunday, Liv turned FOUR! A year ago, I asked Liv the following questions, and here’s what our big four year old had to say this year! What is your name? – “L-I-V Luhwee” (*She writes her name on her own now!) Do you have any nicknames? – “Daddy calls me Weasel. You call me… Continue reading Liv is FOUR!
How we’re growing?: At 30 weeks (gosh, that sounds so far along…) baby’s close to 17 inches, 3.5 lbs., and the size of a cantaloupe! How I’m feeling?: I’m overly emotional, battling sciatic nerve/low back pain, restless leg, and guys, I. am. so. tired! You know what baffles me? Pregnant mamas who sleep well… Speaking… Continue reading Cookie: 30 weeks + Race Recap
Nearly four weeks ago, Liv got her first haircut — It’s just hair. It’ll grow back. — I know… I know! But I’m an emotional, pregnant mama, so let me process for a sec, k? A few weeks ago, I wrote about “Crazy Hair Day” at school. Jared had brushed Liv’s beautiful mess of waves… Continue reading Liv’s 1st Haircut
Merry Christmas Eve! Happy 1st night of Hanukkah! Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, (or both, like us!), or simply enjoying a peaceful winter weekend, we hope it’s filled with joy and love. How we’re growing?: Oh baby boy, we are growing! I’m supposed to be gaining ~1 lb. per week as baby packs on weight,… Continue reading Cookie: 26 weeks
How we’re growing?: At 24 weeks, our little guy’s the size of an eggplant and about 1.5 pounds. I can tell he’s going through a growth spurt, because my appetite and belly are growing big time! It still surprises me every time I catch my reflection in a window or mirror, so I can’t help… Continue reading Cookie: 24 weeks
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! I’m a couple days late with this 22 week update, because my parents and brother are in town from Ohio! How we’re growing?: At 22 weeks, our little guy’s about 12 inches long and the size of a spaghetti squash, though he feels more like a bowling ball on my bladder, ha!… Continue reading Cookie: 22 weeks
Written: Tuesday, 10/25 I won’t hit 18 weeks until Thursday, so I’m a couple days early with this update, but we’re so excited (and busy!) preparing for our trip to Chicago for a whirlwind week of travel, family, friend-time, a wedding, and Halloween! How we’re growing?: At 17 weeks, my pregnancy apps. say Baby Cookie’s… Continue reading Cookie: 18 weeks
Written: Thursday, 9/29 At 13 weeks, Cookie was the size of “Nemo,” and by 14 weeks, has grown into a “Cinderella mouse!” We’re also officially in the second trimester! My little baby bump is getting more obvious, though I’m still disguising it under big, flowy shirts most of the time. How I’m feeling?/What we’re up… Continue reading Cookie: 14 weeks
Written: Thursday, 9/15 How I’m feeling?: As of today, we’re 12 weeks pregnant, and while we’re getting closer to the second trimester, I’m still battling the nausea and exhaustion every day. It seems like every “almost normal” day is immediately followed by an absolutely horrendous day of vomiting, headaches, and fatigue. I’m hanging in there,… Continue reading Cookie: 12 weeks
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