Casey and Lauren Coats

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Baby #2: Weeks 32-34!

I know, I know, I'm way behind. But I'm catching up now! Life has been super busy the last 3 weeks plus I am getting some serious 3rd trimester fatigue that I did NOT experience with Sawyer. Stinks for sure! So, all of my energy is put into school, work, Casey, Sawyer, and the house! Little energy left for blogging…and it doesn't seem like it would take much, but by the end of the day sometimes I think I could do little more than just lay on the couch. Even my fingers are tired :)

Week 32

Baby Changes: By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.

Best moment this week: Taking Sawyer to trunk-or-treat and trick-or-treating! She was such a cute little cupcake! :) I got a free pedicure at La Bella Belly this week, too! :) Also, I got to spend a fun night with the girls for Laura's bachelorette party!

Gender: He's a boy! ;)

Movement: He's still a mover!

Food cravings: cookies, apples (that's kind of new, I know!), milk, Dr Pepper…

What I am looking forward to: Putting up the wall in the nursery!!!

Symptoms: acid reflux!!! UGH! Having to use the bathroom several times a night! :(

*At my 32 week, 4 day doctor's appointment my blood pressure was 108/60, and I had gained 5 lbs in 2 weeks (now totaling 138 lbs). Dayton's heart rate was 150 bpm.

Week 33

Baby Changes: This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, thus making it easier for him to fit through the birth canal. (The pressure on the head during birth is so intense that many babies are born with a conehead-like appearance.) These bones don't entirely fuse until early adulthood, so they can grow as his brain and other tissue expands during infancy and childhood.

Best moment this week: spending time with friends at Laura's wedding and having lunch with Rachel & Lauren! :) Also had a dr appt…no sonogram, but we talked a little more about "the end" which is always exciting! I've started going every 2 weeks, which I'm not crazy about, but hopefully he'll come a little early and that will be 1 or 2 less doctor appointments ;)

Gender: Boy! Dayton!

Movement: A kicker for sure! Sometimes it hurts really bad! Haha.

Food cravings: Dr Pepper, milk, cookies ;)

What I am looking forward to: picking up the cushions for the glider/ottoman (I got an old one for $25 and had it reupholstered for only $30! Score!).

Symptoms: The acid reflux is getting SO bad. It's awful!

Here's my 33 week picture!

Week 34

Baby Changes: Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which will help regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.

Best moment this week: getting the nursery wayyyy closer to finished! I will post pics as soon as it is completely done, which will probably be sometime in early December. (Hopefully!) :) So far I love it!

Gender: Dayton is a boy!

Movement: I can tell he is running out of room, but he still manages his way around in there in order to kick me in the ribs or something ;) Sometimes it is painful! I do NOT like the feeling when he hits one of my bones. Feels weird! He moves WAY more than Sawyer. It's crazy!

Food cravings: Cheetos. Haha!

What I am looking forward to: last touches on the nursery!

Symptoms: ACID REFLUX IS THE DEVIL. And also I'm really tired now. It's just hit me this week like a ton of bricks. AND waking up several times a night to use the restroom doesn't help ;)

*At my 34 week, 4 day doctor's appointment my blood pressure was 118/70, I had gained 3 lbs in 2 weeks (now totalling 141 lbs) and I got a sonogram! Dayton's heart rate was 140 bpm. Everything looked good!

34 week picture!

Only 6 weeks (or less) left!!!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Baby #2 Week: 31!

Week 31

Baby Changes: This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.

Best moment this week: My baby shower!! My wonderful hostesses, Ginni, Alycia, & Kristen planned a wonderful and super cute shower for Dayton & I! It was full of cute decorations and yummy food! I got many generous gifts from our family & friends! :)

Gender: Boy! Dayton Lee Coats :)

Movement: Dayton kicks me all day and all night ;)

Food cravings: Some days I'll randomly crave meat…some days I'll randomly crave something "fresh"… some days I just want chocolate ;)

What I am looking forward to: next week Casey & Charlie are putting up the board and batten on the nursery wall - can't wait to seen how it turns out!!

Symptoms: acid reflux is getting worse ;( It even happens when I'm sitting up now, so that's a bummer! Back pain has actually gotten a little better and some nights I sleep almost all the way through without having to use the bathroom, but other nights I get up 4-5 times!!! I really love waking up in the morning and knowing that I only got up once, haha. Makes me feel better rested.

At my last doctor's appointment (Monday, October 22nd) my blood pressure 110/68 and I had lost 1lb. in the last 2 weeks now weighing 133lbs. Dayton's heart rate was 138.

Here's my 31 week picture!

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Baby Dayton in 3D!

We got a fun 3D/4D sonogram today of baby Dayton! He had his feet covering his face most of the time, but he finally moved them for a second so that we could see his cute little lips & nose :)

We can't wait to meet you Dayton!! :)

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Baby #2: Week 30!

Week 30 - can't believe there's only 10 official weeks left! If Dayton shows up as early as Sawyer then there's only 8 weeks left! AHHH!

Baby Changes: Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him, but that volume will decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means he can only make out objects a few inches from his face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

Best moment this week: My mom took me shopping for some pretty, winter maternity clothes! I wasn't this big in the winter when I was pregnant with Sawyer so many of my shirts just weren't going to cut it. Some of them were already too small. Now I have something cute to wear to my outdoor October baby shower & my friend Laura's outdoor November wedding:)

Gender: Boy!! Dayton :)

Movement: he moves constantly and feels huge!

Food cravings: actually been craving some meat these days, haha

What I am looking forward to: my baby shower is next weekend, but I'm also looking forward to getting stuff put up in the nursery! :)

Symptoms: not getting much sleep at night due to general discomfort, acid reflux, & back pain

Here is my 30 week belly pic! :)

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Sawyer Grace at 1.5 Years Old!

She's 18 months old!!! AHH! Can't believe it. She'll only be 20 months when baby brother arrives so time feels like it is passing very quickly now!!

Here's a little recap of the last month :)

Sawyer cracks us up while any football game is on the TV - she yells "ball" over and over and holds out her hands as if we are supposed to go into the TV, retrieve the football for her, and hand it over.

She does the same thing with babies…when she sees one or hears one crying she says, "baby" all sweet and holds out her hand to hold them.
Sawyer has hit an all-time attachment-high to her momma. She wants me to hold her if possible and will not go to anyone else without a struggle if I am around. It's sweet, but also tiring. ;) She doesn't do it at home if it's just the two of us, only if someone else is around. Casey drops her off in the nursery because if I do it, she will, without a doubt, cry!
Sawyer has finally started wearing clothes for her age… she is in size 3 diapers and 18 month clothes! She wears a 4 or 5 shoe, just depending on the shoe.
She is 32 inches tall (we measured her on her growth chart in her room on her 18 month birthday)…I'm guessing she's still around 21 pounds.
She has 16 big ole teeth. Haha.
Sawyer identifies her…mouth, teeth, nose, eyes, ears, hair, belly button, toes, shoes, and hair bow. She is also kind of obsessed with my belly button and constantly tries to lift my shirt to poke it…maybe because it is sticking way out there these days…haha!
Sawyer is a dancer! The girl loves to get down to some good tunes. ;)
We kind of slacked on potty training because she got sick, but she knows to go get on the potty when she needs to "poo poo" and will sit on it with her clothes on. Haha. Also, if it's not around, she'll tell us afterwards that she went. She will even run to her room for her diaper to be changed.
Sawyer gives her babies kisses and gives momma & daddy kisses too. While we were at the cabin she even gave her cousin Caleb a kiss! ;) She likes to hug and gives other little boys and girls hugs when told to :)
Sawyer is still obsessed with Elmo and finds him and has 2 favorite books with Elmo in them. She can point to dogs, balls, and other objects in the books that she knows, too. She will sometimes point to a man and say "da da!" haha.
If I talk about Casey to someone when she is around she will say "da da" even though I have said "Casey." Smart girl! She has no idea that I have a name other than "momma" though ;)
Sawyer's bedtime is 8pm-8am and usually (unless sick) she sleeps really well for those 12 hours plus a 2 or 3 hour nap around 11am-2pm.
Sawyer loves to carry things around in buckets or bags…one of her favorite toys is a little bucket full of shapes that she takes around the house. She also likes the new alphabet magnets on the side of the fridge!
Sawyer says over 30 words now and learns a new one close to everyday. We are definitely in the "vocabulary boom!"