The one where she called my bluff....

So you know how I had mentioned before about deciding my own due date? Well you see, my daughter thought it'd be far more appropriate to run things her way.

I always joke that it's The Kiranda Show! (in fact, that's what my myspace name was), but Bella has made it clear that this is The Bella B show and I need to take a backseat!

Short story summed up (and it really is a short story!!)...Bella made her arrival last night at 9:24pm! She's currently in the NICU (as she was born at 34wks2dys), but the docs all agree she's kicking butt and taking names! They obviously have to monitor her there but anticipate she won't be there long!

When I went to see and hang out with her, she was grasping my finger, sucking her tongue and chillin out. She's breathing perfectly on her own and has only had slightly low blood pressure...like her mama.

She looks like a little old woman...(my babies are old souls I tell ya) and has Charlie's fingers, toes and hairline and my nose and lips! She's a lot more fatty than her brother, despite being a few ounces smaller than him at birth.

Im recovering awesomely and hope to take my baby girl home soon!! I'm pumping to get my milk going and so far so good! I can't wait to feed her!! Look for a birth story soon!!! Trust me, it's kind of hilarious!




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thirty three weeks and still baking...

does she look lower to you?

How far along: thirty-two weeks and five days [we're taking it day by day here!]
Total weight gain: from starting weight, +10.6lbs
Maternity clothes: all maternity..but i've managed to get away with just larger shirts.
Stretch Marks: i'm surprised i don't have any new ones..honestly i'm being stretched to the limit here!
Sleep: nearly impossible to get comfortable, but i eventually pass out from exhaustion.
Best moment this week: seeing bella on the u/s
Worst moment this week: um, bedrest.
Movement: she's still moving and shaking in there...and i feel like she might've dropped, but idk.
Cravings: caesar salad, pepsi/dr pepper, chicken, steak, potato chips...really random things.
Baby's size in food terms: HONEYDEW!
Belly Button: total outtie. and it's really freaky looking. lol
Gender: a sweet little girl!
What I miss: having my body and freedom to move around back
What I am looking forward to: holding my baby girl
Labor Signs: well, i went into labor last week. and i think it started up again last night. abdominal cramping, back aches, contractions...i'm dilated to 4cm, 75% effaced, and at minus 2 station so....we'll see.
Weekly Wisdom: there's not much else we can do to stop it, so we'll just take it as it comes.

Twenty Nine weeks down...we're in the home stretch!

*i apologize if it's super bright. i'm trying to figure out PS*

How far along: Twenty Nine weeks and Six Days
Total weight gain: from starting weight, +8lbs
Maternity clothes: all maternity pants with a few bigger tops thrown in.
Stretch Marks: nothing new to report. I'm hoping it stays that way...yep yep.
Sleep: I fell asleep twice sitting straight up today. Third trimester exhaustion has hit!
Best moment this week: starting the week in california
Worst moment this week: having to come back to washington!
Movement: She's a crazy mover. I don't know what she's doing in there, but sometimes it feels like she's coming out  through my belly button.
Cravings: jamba juice, fruits/veggies, chocolate/peanut butter
Baby's size in food terms: SQUASH!
Belly Button: popage for sure! today Charlie asked where it was because my belly was so stretched out
Gender: a sweet little girl!
What I miss: being able to move without pain
What I am looking forward to: finishing school....so i can focus on the baby stuff
Labor Signs: more frequent BH contrax, lots of pressure, exhaustion, nesting
Weekly Wisdom: all baby really needs is you.

it's been awhile..here's a baby b update.

28 weeks 5 days

and i feel super glowy lately. i'm super in ♥ with my bump, y'all. is that weird?

here's the haps on pregnancy #2:

*at last weigh in, i've gained 10.2 lbs

*i actually had to log into thebump.com to figure out how far along i am. eek.

*i've got a horrible pelvic disorder that makes everything really horrible.

*hubs and i have decided to get a birthing tub so i can labor at home comfortably.

* i have yet to buy one thing for bella. like really. i'm slacking. but once school is

over...i'm all about this baby/pregnancy/labor.

*i've been craving fruits, veggies, salty chips, and chocolate/peanutbutter combos [like reese's]

*my braxton hicks contrax are KILLER. which makes me think that actual labor might be just as quick as last time.

*i'm super excited to meet Bella, even though i'm sure she hates me already.

i'd love your vote. :)

Twenty Three Weeks down....CHECK!

How far along: Twenty-Three weeks and Six Days
Total weight gain: from starting weight, +7.6lbs, and apparently i'm the only one worried
Maternity clothes: I want to go shopping. I love my pants, but I need more tops.
Stretch Marks: nothing new to report. I'm hoping it stays that way...yep yep.
Sleep: I. Cant. Sleep. AT. ALL.
Best moment this week: Feeling better and not so sick.
Worst moment this week: Feeling nauseated and having to go to school!
Movement: She moves SOOO MUCH! and most times it hurts!
Cravings: Dr. Pepper and egg rolls from Jack In The Box...definitely a lot more unhealthy this time around.
Baby's size in food terms: i've got a little papaya in there!
Belly Button: total popage. it's super cute. i keep poking it!
Gender: a sweet little girl!
What I miss: not being so physically tired and sore.
What I am looking forward to: third trimester. lol honestly.
Labor Signs: random BH contrax. and i've been feeling a TON of pressure down there. it's weird.
Weekly Wisdom: it's not irresponsible to have children back to back...pssh (smh)

Twenty Weeks....a recap.

**i apologize for the hotmess-ness of these photos**

How far along: Twenty weeks and Six Days
Total weight gain: from starting weight, +5.2lbs
Maternity clothes: I haven't bought anything new, but I definitely want to!!
Stretch Marks: nothing new to report. I'm hoping it stays that way...
Sleep: I. Cant. Sleep.
Best moment this week: Finding out that Baby B is a GIRL!
Worst moment this week: the end of winter break. that was a fab month off from school...
Movement: right now this little girl is turning FLIPS in my belly!
Cravings: Pepsi. Sour S'ghetti. and Reese's Pieces. lol like every night.
Baby's size in food terms: a canteloupe! WOW.
Belly Button: innie innie innie. depending on where she is, it pops at times.
Gender: a sweet little girl!
What I miss: sleeping on my tummy and lying on my back comfortably. I think it's time for a body pillow!
What I am looking forward to: third trimester. lol honestly.
Labor Signs: random BH contrax.
Weekly Wisdom: once again...I rock at this mommy thing. :)

Nineteen Weeks down...

How far along: Nineteen weeks and Six Days
Total weight gain: from starting weight, +4.6lbs
Maternity clothes: wearing them like a second skin. lol
Stretch Marks: nothing new...and it feels like my old ones are even fading. *crossesfingers*
Sleep: I can't go to sleep any earlier than 12:30am and that's usually when Baby B wakes up
Best moment this week: Just enjoying more of my winter break and spending time with Austin
Worst moment this week: feeling crappy and not being able to wake up before noon
Movement: quite a bit at night. Baby B likes to kick mommy.
Cravings: french fries and lots of salt. lol
Baby's size in food terms: MANGO!
Belly Button: still an innie, i suppose. it's more flat than anything and has a little pop every now and then
Gender: I find out in 2 days. TWO2TWO2TWO2!!! OMGAH. DON'T FORGET! CAST YOUR VOTE ON THE SIDEBAR!
What I miss: lying comfortably on my belly
What I am looking forward to: 2 days until finding out if B is a girl or a boy!
Labor Signs: random BH contrax, but nothing else really.
Weekly Wisdom: i'm great at mommyhood. i can't wait to add another to the mix!

Eighteen Weeks DOWN. woot.

How far along: Eighteen weeks and Six Days
Total weight gain: from starting weight, +3.2lbs
Maternity clothes: I bought a really cute maternity sweater from H&M...it makes me feel like a mom
Stretch Marks: nothing new..and I'm using this cocoa butter stuff to help prevent new ones!
Sleep: I wish I wasn't waking up to pee every few hours
Best moment this week: I finally took down the Christmas decorations from inside!
Worst moment this week: feeling really sleepy.
Movement: TOTES felt movement this week. Even Daddy could feel!
Cravings: Pepsi. eek.
Baby's size in food terms: sweet, sweet potato
Belly Button: innie innie innie. but every now and then it has a little pop.
Gender: I'll be able to find out in 9 days. CAST YOUR VOTE ON THE SIDEBAR!
What I miss: not being so tired.
What I am looking forward to: 9 days until finding out if B is a girl or a boy!
Labor Signs: random BH contrax, but nothing else really.
Weekly Wisdom: Re-reading my Bradley book and feeling confident in getting a labor I can be proud of.

Seventeen Weeks. S-E-V-E-N-T-E-E-N

How far along: Seventeen weeks and six days
Total weight gain: from starting weight, +2.2lbs
Maternity clothes: I dropped a cool $70+ on some new maternity jeans. They are HEAVEN. I even got some of Heidi Klum's maternity skinny jeans. yayer.
Stretch Marks: nothing new to report! but I itch like it's going out of style!
Sleep: sucks. really it does. I'm just not comfortable.
Best moment this week: Christmas...thankfully it's over now.
Worst moment this week: realizing Charlie goes back to work in a few days. :(
Movement: nothing major, just some prods and pokes.
Cravings: VEGGIES!!! I ate two salads yesterday!
Baby's size in food terms: an onion. :)
Belly Button: innie innie innie.
Gender: I'll be able to find out in 15 days. CAST YOUR VOTE ON THE SIDEBAR!
What I miss: having physical stamina.
What I am looking forward to: 15 days until finding out if B is a girl or a boy!
Labor Signs: random BH contrax...every time I have one, I guzzle water! lol
Weekly Wisdom: We watched my birthing video with Austin and I realized all of my fears are normal, but I totally survived an induction with him and I can totally do it again. 

Sixteen Weeks...oh yeaaaa

How far along: Sixteen weeks and six days
Total weight gain: from starting weight: -1lb. I'm confused. :/
Maternity clothes: I'm doing some shopping tomorrow! None of my pants fit anymore! They're too baggy!!
Stretch Marks: nothing new!
Sleep: I need a nap throughout the day, which has me up super late!
Best moment this week: the start of winter break! yah!!
Worst moment this week: feeling kinda sickly.
Movement: i leaned against a counter and felt a distinct roll..lol
Cravings: water, french fries..lol
Baby's size in food terms: avocado!!
Belly Button: innie innie innie.
Gender: I'll be able to find out in 23 days. CAST YOUR VOTE ON THE SIDEBAR!
What I miss: not having back pain!
What I am looking forward to: 23 days until finding out if B is a girl or a boy!
Labor Signs: back pain that felt like back labor...omgah!
Weekly Wisdom: Labor...psssh!

Fifteen Weeks, schweeeeeeet.

stretch marks are sooo unflattering.

How far along: Fifteen Weeks and four days
Total weight gain: from starting weight: +7lbs
Maternity clothes: Nothing new, still wearing the same stuff from before even though it's super baggy. I try to wear my non-baby jeans and I can do it as long as I keep them unbuttoned.
Stretch Marks: nothing new, thank GAWD.
Sleep: sleep has been great. I've been having odd sexy dreams though and, of course, the constant need to pee two or three times a night.
Best moment this week: realizing that I ROCK at being a mom despite how much I doubt myself.
Worst moment this week: Austin's having sleep issues.
Movement: None really. I feel stuff, but I think it's gas.
Cravings: Rice, Italian Combo from Panera Bread, and cake. lol
Baby's size in food terms: navel orange!
Belly Button: innie innie innie.
Gender: I'll be able to find out in about a month. CAST YOUR VOTE ON THE SIDEBAR!
What I miss: Pushing myself hard in the gym.
What I am looking forward to: getting that anatomy scan ultrasound at 20 weeks!!!
Labor Signs: um, pretty sure I had one of those random, weird, super early, practice BH contractions. It felt pretty familiar.
Weekly Wisdom: You've been there, done that. You're pretty much a pro. -unknown.

Baking Baby B...10wks

how enthusiastic do i look?

How far along: Ten Weeks and some change...
Total weight gain: from starting weight: +2.8lbs. I lost 3-4lbs since my last appointment and have maintained the same number for the last two weeks. Cool.
Maternity clothes: Just jeans. I have a few loose tops that are working well for me.
Stretch Marks: Nothing new. Just those pesky semi-faded ones from Austin.
Sleep: I'm sleeping fine...except I have to pee like twice a night. It sucks.
Best moment this week: "Gaining an extra hour." lol and relaxing over the weekend.
Worst moment this week: Fighting. I hate fighting with Charlie. :(
Movement: none. Well, nothing I can feel. I'm sure he/she is doing lots of twists and turns for the heck of it.
Cravings: nothing really strong. I've been wanting a lot of tacos and salsa though. But that may just be because I'm fat. lol
Baby's size in food terms: small plum. sweet!
Belly Button: innie innie innie.
Gender: yo no se. pero i'm hoping for a girl. you like that spanglish?
What I miss: beer. oh glorious beer.
What I am looking forward to: second trimester...hopefully more energy. the first tri blows.
Labor Signs: um...none. thank goodness.
Weekly Wisdom: You're growing a human being. 'nuff said.