37 Weeks with #3

Logan James

Currently the size of a watermelon

Weighing in at 6 lbs 4 oz

Approximately 19-21 inches long (crown to heel)

Third Trimester

Heartbeat 140

Head is down

About 2 weeks to go

A couple nights ago, I woke up around 3 a.m. with contractions. They were about 5 minutes apart, but within a couple hours, they had ended. Since then, I haven't had any more contractions, but have felt a lot more pressure down there.

 

I just had my last appointment with my high risk doctor, which was sad in a way because I really was happy with her. In the military you don't see the same doctor all the time, so being able to see her once a month made me feel comfortable. During her ultrasound, she said everything looked really good. The fluid around Logan was a little lower then they like, so they will keep an eye on that a little more, so if it does get lower, then they will induce me. Other then that, things looked really great with Logan and I.  

 

Due to the fact that I started having contractions the other night, Courtney's dad and step mom decided to start heading this way. They wanted to make sure they were here for the girls, so we didn't have to worry about them so much if I were to go into labor. It's such a relief and so happy that they were able to be here for us like that. And the girls are really enjoying having them here, for sure!

 

Now, it's just a waiting game!! We are excited to meet you baby Logan!

Days Away

Today, has been difficult to say the least. I barely slept last night, probably because I am so uncomfortable and I have so many things running through my head. I literally woke up and started feeling so sad. I really don't know what it was, but it just all of a sudden clicked in my head that there aren't many days left that it's just going to be just me and my little girls.

 

 

So, there I sat this morning, with McKenna in my lap, and I just started crying. McKenna has always been a momma's girl, so when she saw the tears rolling down my face, she looked at me and hugged me and just laid her head on my shoulder. It was the most perfect thing at that moment.

 

McKaila understands that her baby brother is going to be here soon, but McKenna doesn't understand. She knows that there is a baby in my belly and that's why when I am lying on the couch she is lifting up my shirt and giving the baby kisses and hugs.

 

We have the most perfect little girls and love them so much. I know everything will be okay when we come home from the hospital with their little brother, but it still makes me sad knowing that he's only days away from making his appearance and it won't just be us girls at home anymore.

36 Weeks with #3

Logan James

Currently the size of a honeydew

Weighing in around 6 lbs

Approximately 17-18 inches (crown to heel)

Third Trimester

Heartbeat 135

Movements are stronger then ever

Head is down

About 25 days to go

 

 

I still am going into Labor and Delivery every Tuesday and Friday to get monitored. The last visit I had, it showed that I was having mild contractions. I only had a couple while sitting there, but since I am 36 weeks, they weren't too concerned about it. Because now, if I start having contractions, there is no turning back.

 

I still have in my head that Logan is going to make his appearance early. McKenna came on her own 2 weeks early, so I am hoping for something similar to that. I am just ready to have Logan in my arms and I am pretty sure that Courtney feels the same way.

 

I especially am ready now because I have been very uncomfortable. It's hard to get a good nights rest due to the fact that I can't seem to find that comfortable position and then when I do, it seems like Logan knows that and starts moving away. His movements are extremely strong, and sometimes hurt a little, so it keeps me up for sure. Guess, he's getting me ready for the sleepless nights I will be getting once he arrives.

Sprinkle

We have the most amazing neighbors. I know I say that often in my entries, but we do. We are incredibly lucky. Christy and Josh were the first of our friends to know that Courtney and I were expecting our 3rd little one, and shortly after the announcement, Christy told me that she wanted to through me a sprinkle.

 

I loved the fact that someone wanted to go out of their way to do something like that for me, but it also made me sad because I don't have a lot of friends here, so it would be only a hand full of people that would possibly show up. And it makes it even harder knowing my family live far away and probably wouldn't be here to help celebrate Logan.

 

Christy still wanted to throw a sprinkle for me, no matter what I said. She sent out invites to family and friends here in Biloxi, to Michigan, and Baltimore. What I wasn't expecting is having family here to celebrate with me.

 

The day before my sprinkle, Christy picked up my sister from the airport, and when they arrived back at her house, Amber facetimed with me, which made me so confused at the moment. There was my sister, with Ryland and Christy, and then the next thing I know they are walking through our front door. What an amazing surprise. And the surprises kept coming. My 2nd mom and sister, Jodi and Rachael VanOrder came walking through our front door later that night. What a complete shock, but I was feeling so loved and blessed. I have such amazing friends and family.

 

My sprinkle was great. Christy was such a great hostess and she went well above and beyond anything I expected this sprinkle would be.

So, thank you Christy for everything you did and still do for me! I feel incredibly lucky to have a best friend like you.