38 weeks!

I've honestly been meaning to update more, but MY GOODNESS, have I been busy. I can't believe it, but this kid has stayed in utero longer than his big brother! I honestly did not think I would go as long this time, but it looks as though this child is NEVER LEAVING MY WOMB. Leap Day baby? :)

How far along? 38 weeks, 2 days

Maternity clothes? If the clothes I'm wearing don't say "maternity" on them somewhere, I'm probably embarrassing someone...

Stretch marks? Oh they have arrived in full force.

Sleep: I'm honestly sleeping well!

Best moment this week: Picking up my brother at the train station and realizing that he will really be here for Roscoe's birth. It was a last minute plan for him to come, and I couldn't be happier to have one of my favorite people on earth here. Most likely, he'll be with Hendo when I give birth, which means that my Mother In Law will hopefully be able to be in the room! So happy!

Miss Anything? Alcohol. Honestly. We had a cook out the other night, and I wanted a Corona so badly!

Baby Projects You're working on? I did a little bit of work on his scrapbook!

Movement: Much slower now, but I get some really serious kick action now and then!

Food cravings: CHEESE AND ICE CREAM. Not together.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. I've honestly felt pretty great this week.

Have you started to show yet: Heck yes.

Gender: DUDE!

Labour Signs: Braxton Hicks is my middle name.
Belly Button in or out? Slowly becoming an outie! Does that mean the turkey is done?

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am that crazy pregnant girl FOR SURE.

Looking forward to: HOLDING THIS PRECIOUS CHILD IN MY ARMS FOREVER.

the flu.

Hendrix spent most of Tuesday tossing his breakfast, lunch, dinner etc... He didn't pass urine all day. So, we spent Tuesday night in the ER waiting on doctors while Hendo miraculously kept fluid down (of course, right after we were checked in). Wednesday, Eric stayed home and helped me take care of Hen, who was honestly doing a lot better.

Then, Thursday morning, Hendo puked all over on our way back from the donut shop (he requested sprinkles, okay!? Who am I to say no?). So, we got ourselves down to the doctor's office. While waiting, I started to feel insanely nauseous. I planned to go grocery shopping for all things BRAT diet, but instead, I found myself puking into a blue bag (while holding Hendo) in the parking lot. Thank GOD my MIL was with me, because my whole world was stars, and I had no strength in me at all.

Eric came home from work, after picking up Zofran for Hendo and me, an insane amount of Gatorade and disinfectant wipes. And then, the contractions started... I mean, tough ones. The doctor insisted that I go in (even though they were not consistent). At the hospital, they were registering roughly 4 min apart at varying consistencies. It was so scary sitting in that room worrying that I might go into labor before feeling ready (I really have to get some stuff together if I feel well enough this weekend). They gave me the option of going home to rehydrate or staying there and getting an IV. Uh, no brainer, HOME PLEASE.

Though this has in no way been fun, I'm counting the positives. I have gotten some INSANE amounts of cuddle time in with Hendo. We've pretty much been watching movies and reading books in bed non-stop. This morning, he woke up and started to rub my cheeks and say, "Mama feel better?" Also, one amazing thing about our little trip to labor and delivery is that we got to hear a birth! The nurse left the door open when she discharged us and we very clearly heard a little one's entry into the world complete with mom's scream, the dad's loud, "Oh, boy!!!," and the first cry. It was such a nice reminder of the amazing experience we have ahead of us. Now, to just get to feeling better...

34 weeks (almost)

keepin' it green.

How far along? 33 weeks, 5 days

Maternity clothes?I tried to do a better job of getting dressed this week. :)

Stretch marks? None popping up yet!

Sleep: Well, I didn't sleep last night. I'm having a lot of trouble rolling over or getting comfortable at all for that matter. I think I got up 3 times to go to the bathroom last night. INSANE.

Best moment this week: Henry laying down next to me and rubbing my belly while saying, "Hi, Paco!" Then, "Come now?"

Miss Anything? Being able to walk without pain!

Baby Projects You're working on? I've started packing our bags for the hospital. I also got all the cloth diapers stripped and ready!

Movement: He's been head down for probably the last week. He's still moving, but mostly just stretching. Today, I could feel his little fingers moving. SO COOL.

Food cravings: Burritos and anything gummy. Also, ALL FOOD.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Getting up too quickly.

Have you started to show yet: Heck yes.

Gender: DUDE!

Labour Signs: Braxton Hicks have been getting to me lately. One practically doubled me over the other day! I'm really wondering how different labor will be (assuming I don't go through back labor again...)
Belly Button in or out? Innie!

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've had some moodiness lately. The other day, Eric asked me if I needed to leave for a break, but that only served to make me more testy. I think I'm going to have to start putting myself in time outs if I can't control my crazy.

Looking forward to: Are you kidding me? ROSCOE. Roscoe. Roscoe. Roscoe. Roscoe!

What to do with Leftover Spaghetti!

I don't know about you, but EVERY. TIME . I make pasta, I make too much. Now, I don't mind eating leftovers, but you don't always want to eat the same thing you just ate.

Enter: SPAGHETTI PIE!!!!

INGREDIENTS

• 6 oz. spaghetti, cooked
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 3/4 cup (3 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided

• 1 cup Sargento® Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
• 1 cup pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) Sargento®ChefStyle Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

DIRECTIONS

• 1

  Toss spaghetti with olive oil in large bowl. Stir in eggs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Pour spaghetti mixture into greased 10-inch pie plate; form into a crust.

• 2

  Spoon Ricotta cheese over spaghetti crust. Top with pasta sauce. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 25 minutes. Top with Mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cool 10 minutes before cutting.

I found quite a few recipes, some that called for ricotta cheese and some that called for cottage cheese. I only had a 1/2 cup of ricotta, but I had a ton of cottage. So, I spread the ricotta on half of the crust and cottage on the other. It turned out PERFECTLY. It was all the cheesy goodness this pregnant lady needed. And hey, I used up my leftovers!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

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my babies

I took this picture shortly after Henry woke up from his nap the other day. His bangs had somehow curled up during that time, and he looked to me like a high schooler. Last night, he spent the entire night in his "big boy bed." Granted, I was right beside him, but this was a big deal for us. Right now, I'm watching him push the wheelbarrow around the yard with his dad as night is falling down around us. I'm holding onto these moments-- a kiss on my cheek while I secure him in his carseat; his little finger by his mouth while he ponders a question; his hands quickly wiping tears from his face when he's mad; his head cocked to the side while he's "reading a book;" the feeling of him as he melts into my arms while we watch one of his favorite shows; his face, his perfect face! This kid is my life. He is my entire life.

pictures taken by my good friend, Amy Werner

Things are changing so soon for our little family. I cry at the thought of Roscoe Everett, my little baby boy, so new. I am already head over heels. At night I pray, over and over, "Lord, thank You; thank You; thank You" and then "Keep them safe; keep them safe; keep them safe."

32 Weeks!

Found this questionnaire on a few blogs I read. So, I thought I'd give it a go!

How far along? 32 weeks, 3 days

Maternity clothes?I'm wearing sweats all day every day around the house. When I go out, I get all creative by putting a pair of jeans on... :) I'm still in a few of my "bigger" non-maternity outfits, but that's pushing it at this point.

Stretch marks? None popping up yet!

Sleep: I wake up usually once at around 2 to a contraction and a serious need to pee. :) Other than that, I sleep like a log!

Best moment this week: Got the crib and some artwork up!

Miss Anything? A life without heartburn.

Movement: Little guy is moving around quite a bit, though he's really running out of room!

Food cravings: SWEETS. Dear Lord. I've also been craving salads. What a great balance!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Changing Hendo's diaper.

Have you started to show yet: I would say so, yes.

Gender: DUDE!

Labour Signs: Braxton Hicks, but nothing regular or intense.
Belly Button in or out? Innie!

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Mostly, I'm euphoric. I am loving these last weeks alone with Hendo. Though, I had a little breakdown yesterday. Hen wouldn't go down for a nap, and I kinda freaked out imagining having a newborn to deal with on top of a restless, crazed toddler. Thank God Eric was there to calm me down/ put some things into perspective!

Looking forward to: Seeing this face I've been working on.