The NST...

I don't "enjoy" pregnancy exactly. I love feeling the baby, yes -- there is nothing quite like it -- and I will MISS that terribly, especially knowing this is our last. BUT...I am psycho...I am a worrier...I am anxious - and it just gets worse towards the end. So after my VERY active baby had been VERY silent all day, I made a trip to triage. Not even a Coke could coax more than one movement. Thankfully -- her non-stress test looked great, and after several rounds of cranberry juice she started moving again - more like her normal self. According to my doctor's chart I was 35 weeks and 4 days when I went into triage - and because of all of the contractions I was having they decided to check me. I was shocked to discover that I was already 2 cm and 50% effaced. So much for your September 7th due date Dr. Jay...I told you that you were off by at least a week! Momma knows best!!! Hopefully that means this little bit will be coming out sooner rather than later - and the next time I walk into triage - I would love for it to be because I am having a baby! 😊

Lucky #7

Today is our SEVEN year anniversary! I feel so incredibly lucky to have my best friend by my side - 7 years of marriage plus 6 years of dating - I could pinch myself. :)

Today...my pregnancy app says I only SEVEN weeks left!!! Eeeeek! So here I am - at 33 weeks prego! Cannot wait to meet you Baby Girl Sparks. 

Prom...Again

I just want to document...that at 32 weeks and 5 days...I went to prom - pregnant. :) For a friend's big birthday celebration his wife threw him a 90's prom party. Dresses were found, corsages purchased - and Justin's hair appropriately gelled. Think LATE 90's...as J and I had our big senior prom in 2000. The evening started with cocktails, appetizers, and light 90's music. We had an amazing dinner pool side, cake, dancing - and by 12:30AM almost the entire party was in the pool -- in their prom attire. A fun night to remember for sure! I can only imagine what our babysitter thought when we showed up in the early morning soaking wet. :)

Sorry Baby...

So I have reached 30 weeks -- and you are ACTIVE -- which makes for one sane and happy prego Mama! You are so active...I had an hour of contractions Saturday night...soooo just hold off on that for another 6 weeks, please! :) I have gained more weight this time - which depresses me - but my diet is good and I am staying active/exercising so the doctor suspects it is fluid weight, as I cannot wear my rings anymore. And I could wear them through previous pregnancies. You don't have an "official" name yet...we THINK we might know your name - but your Daddy isn't ready to commit yet! And here we are at 30 weeks my dear - I LOVE you!!!

Because...

Because...I did this for the first two - and I love looking back - I will do it for the Final Sparks Installment as well. :)

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 weeks and 2 days
Heartbeat? In the 150s

Total weight gain/loss: 4 pounds. Ugh. A friend said I didn't have to count the 6-8 pounds that shouldn't have been there before this child was conceived. Thank you, friend. 
Maternity clothes? Not yet!
Stretch marks? Not yet!

Sleep? Just the nightly 2:00AM insomnia...that lasts until 5:00AM or so...
Best moment this week: Seeing the sweet baby on the ultrasound again - precious!!!

Movement: I *think* I have felt you about three times - which is terribly annoying because I swear I felt your siblings earlier. Come. On. And. Move.
Food cravings: Nothing yet! :)

Gender: We have been told twice at two different ultrasounds what you are - we will know for sure via blood test next week - can't wait to have confirmation. 

Labor Signs: None. 
Belly Button in or out? In.What I miss: Energy. A face without acne. What I am looking forward to: HAVING THIS BABY! 
Milestones: hmmm...milestones...not really sure what to put here...I guess it's amazing I am still not really showing yet? If you don't know me - you wouldn't know I was pregnant. I am kind of shocked - I thought you would be popping out by now!

4 years old  - or just two months shy of it - you are funny, and sweet, and a KIND big brother who loves to ask me every day how my baby is growing, how my baby is doing, etc. PRECIOUS! You love picking out your own clothes every day - and you make sure every one is doing what they are supposed to be doing at all times! :) You will be a great big brother. Love you. 

2.5 years old - Heaven Help us. you are a stinker and a sweet heart at the same time. It amazes me. You talk, talk, talk - ALL the time. You boss your brother and the rest of your family around - ALL the time. I am looking forward to Baby 3 bringing some balance to your perspective on life (the world revolves around YOU, my dear). You are so so so girly - but know how to wrestle like the best of them. Love you.