Update on CRNA school

Most of our family knows about the situation regarding Nate's school. March 9th, he received an email from Wolford stating they are no longer allowed to do their clinicals at the Davenport site. Nate was already assigned to do clinicals in Tampa for March and April but we did not know how long he would have to commute. We kept waiting to hear news from the school and finally last week he received an official email stating that the Davenport site was closed. 

We both were disappointed that they no longer will be doing clinicals there because that is the reason why we moved to Davenport. This decision also comes during my third trimester. I'm 31 weeks along and has added some extra stress to our lives. Nate is going to have to commute the rest of the program (a little less than 9 months). Currently, he is doing clinicals in Tampa. He will be there till mid June then he will be doing clinicals in Hudson from mid-June to the end of August. This clinical site is 1 hr 40 minutes away from our condo. 

Our lease is up mid August, however since we do not know where he will be doing his clinicals after August, we cannot move closer to to these clinical sites.  There is a possibility he could go to Miami, Pensacola or back to Tampa. He will go wherever he's assigned. So we will just take it one step at a time and keep counting down till he's done with school!

Well that is all for now! Till next time!!

31 week survey

Due date: 7/28/15

What fruit are you: coconut (3.2 lbs 18")

How far along: 31 weeks

Next appointment: 6/4/15

Gender: still a surprise

Total weight gain/loss: 36 lbs

Exercise: walking and swimming

Stretch marks: no new ones that I can see

Swelling: yes in finger and lower legs/feet

Maternity clothes: yes

Belly button: getting more flat with each week. Wonder if I'll have an outie this time around?

Sleep: only waking up once thankfully. Also been super tired after lunch and I've started takkng around an hour long nap.

Food aversion/cravings: loving pickles & ice cream and meat especially chicken

Symptoms: big bump, waddling, heart burn

Movement: a lot still getting more uncomfortable 

Labor signs: just Braxton Hicks contractions frequently. Makes me wonder if I have started to dilate?

What I miss: sleeping flat.

What I am loving: that I am down to single digits in weeks before we meet Baby B #3

What I am looking forward to: getting more motivated about getting the mobile and stuff for the nursery done. 

Best moment of the week: seeing comparisons of when I was pregnant with N and this pregnancy. I feel smaller and I further along so that makes me feel good. 

Milestones: another week closer to EDD!

News: last Thursday at my OB appt I found out that the midwife I've seen my entire pregnancy isn't delivering babies now. I cried when I found out bc I had formed a relationship with her. I prayed I would be open to what God has for me and my spot was scheduled with the other midwife. Her name is Judy and she is such a sweet lady. She's been delivering babies for 30 years and has delivered around 3,000!!!! We talked for a long time and she answered all my questions. I am very thankful that she is in the practice bc when her patients go into labor she is there the duration of it and does not leave! I found this to be s huge blessing and know that things happen for a reason according to God's plan. At the end of my appt I was much more relaxed and was not worrying anymore!

Goals: get more exercise and drink more water. Portion control bc I don't want my weight gain to sky rocket these last few weeks!

Weekly wisdom: Old fashioned tender loving care strengthens a bond. Trying to live this out and continue to be consistent in my parenting and as a wife. Also choosing to have a good attitude and take things one day at a time. 

Not the best picriers but they work. Here is a comparison pic of when I was pregnant with Nataleigh vs today

That's all for now! Till next time!!

3/4 of the way done!!!!

Due date: 7/28/15

What fruit are you: large cabbage (3lbs 15 3/4" from head to heel)

How far along: 30 weeks!!! 10 more to go!!!

Next appointment: 5/21/15

Gender: stills surprise 

Total weight gain/loss: 35 lbs

Exercise: walking and swimming

Stretch marks: no new ones

Swelling: when I sit for long periods of time and not putting my legs up.

Maternity clothes: yes!

Belly button: getting flatter

Sleep: love that I only wake up once a night

Food aversion/cravings: no new ones finally feel like the nausea has gone away! Just shocked it hung around this long!

Symptoms: growing baby bump, heartburn frequent urination

Movement: lots of movement but slowing down due to lack of room

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks contractions 

What I miss: not having back pain

What I am loving: new maternity shorts! I went Saturday while Nataleigh was at dance and bought 3 shorts that don't look like I'm stuffed into them! (1 denim, 1 white, and 1 print that's flowy and not maternity that I can wear post-partem)

What I am looking forward to: Nate having a 5 day stretch off this week!

Best moment of the week: spending quality time as a family. Going to the Memorial Day parade in Sanford. 

Milestones: last 10 weeks!!!! 3/4 of the way done! It has gone by very fast!

News: none so far

Goals: keep exercising 

Weekly wisdom: Nap if you need to!

Adam fell asleep on me with his hand like this! ❤️❤️❤️

A nice comparison pic of how this baby has grown 😍

Bump support that the midwife recommended. It will help with the back pain. 

Well that is all for now! Till next time!!

29 week survey

Due date: 7/28/15

What fruit are you: butternut squash (2.5lbs 15" head to heel)

How far along: 29 weeks

Next appointment: 5/21/15

Gender: still a surprise 😃

Total weight gain/loss: 33 lbs

Exercise: walking and swimming

Stretch marks: no new marks

Swelling: here and there. Just need to drink plenty of water, don't sit or stand for long periods of time and prop legs up at night...I don't have a lot to think about 😃

Maternity clothes: yes 

Belly button: inny still but getting flater

Sleep: still only waking up once s night PTL!!!

Food aversion/cravings: loving pickles and ice cream, ice water with lemon

Symptoms: round belly bump, occasionally nauseated, heart burn has been a problem 

Movement: lots of movement 

Labor signs: just Braxton Hicks contractions 

What I miss: having family close by. 

What I am loving: my growing bump!

What I am looking forward to: this summer and starting our summer time routine. I made another schedule bc I liked the variety I did last year and the kids loved it!

Best moment of the week: Nataleigh graduating from Kindergarten 

Milestones: passed my blood glucose test. Thankful that I've had pretty healthy pregnancies besides the nausea & vomiting I've been healthy. 

News: going to a parent practicum next week for classical conversations for our curriculum for next year looking forward to it!

Goals: keep moving and eat healthy

Weekly wisdom: drink eat sleep move around

That's all for now! Till next time!!

28 week survey

Due date: 7/28/15

What fruit are you: head of cauliflower (2.5lbs 16" long)

How far along: 28 weeks

Next appointment: tomorrow

Gender: still a surprise

Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs I believe

Exercise: swimming

Stretch marks: no new ones

Swelling: a little bit 

Maternity clothes: yes

Belly button: getting flatter still an inny

Sleep: pretty good only getting g up once a night still. 

Food aversion/cravings: I'm loving fruit, yogurt, sweet & salty food (ice cream and pickles just not at the same time.) smoothies. 

Symptoms: large baby bump, fetal movement, heartburn is getting bad, nausea still and the latest, Braxton Hicks contractions & dizzy spells.

Movement: yes a lot!

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks contractions have been coming more here and there. Nothing on a regular basis though :)

What I miss: walking normal....yes I'm starting to waddle but I am working on it. I'm focusing on not doing and catch myself being lazy. 

What I am loving: that we are a week away being done with school!!!

What I am looking forward to: meeting the doula that goes to my MOPS group in Kissimmee and possibly working with her to get to know her over the next few months before this baby arrives. I've never used a doula but I am thinking I'm going to like it! 

Best moment of the week: 

Milestones: another week down is one more week closer to meeting this blessing!

News: getting my rhogam shot tomorrow and have glucose test done. Hoping that all is well. 

Goals: keep moving and working out. Drink lots of fluids.

Weekly wisdom: eat smaller meals frequently. 

My almost 6 year old took this picture

The size of the baby is a head of cauliflower.

Time to go relax in the sun while the kids swim.

That's all for now! Till next time!!