3 Months!

-Weight: About 11 1/2 pounds
-Clothes: 3 months (This onesie is 6 months, so it looks big!)
-Diapers: Size 2
-Eats: every 3 hours from about 6:30 am-9:00 pm
-Sleep: He has been sleeping from about 10:00 pm to 7:15 am for the past 5 days!!
-He now sleeps flat and unswaddled and we will be transitioning him to his room after the holidays.
-He smiles all the time and for the most part puts up with his big brothers. It amazes me that he can sleep through their craziness.
-He has started cooing and making noises. He may end up being our most vocal baby!

Always surrounded by brothers

He's probably in shock that he is not being squished!

He really wants to suck his thumb, but I am forcing
the pacifier on him!!

We are looking forward to the holidays with this little guy and watching him grow into a tiny human!!

2 months!

-Weight: 10 lb 8 oz (11th percentile)
-Height: 23.5 in (71st percentile)
-Clothes: 3 months
-Diapers: Size 1
-Eats: every 3 hours from about 6:30 am-9:00 pm
-Sleep: Wakes once between 2 and 4 to eat
-Seems to be pretty easy going and a big smiler.
-Brooks and Connor love to give him hugs and kisses
-Brooks has become my big helper and likes to get me diapers when needed.

Sleeping

And more sleeping

So happy!

Cheering on the Gators!

Kisses from my brother

I think it's easy to say that this skinny little thing is fitting in nicely! 

1 Month!!

-Weight: 8 lb 12 oz (22 percentile)

-Height: 21 1/2 in (52 percentile)

-Clothes: Newborn and 3 month

-Diapers: Size 1

-Eats: Every 2 1/2-3 hours during the day with a 4-6 hour stretch at night

-Sleeps: Eats between 9 and 10 and then goes to sleep for the night in our room. He wakes up around 3 and then goes back to sleep until about 6:30.

The transition from 2 to 3 has actually been easier for me than the transition from 1 to 2. Brooks and Connor play and entertain each other while I am tending to Rhett and that has helped tremendously! 

1st bath

Ready for a Gator Game!

1st walk to the park

Lots of snoozing while in the stroller 

Hayride selfie (1st family selfie!)

1st bottle--took it like a champ!

This little guy has transitioned perfectly into our family. Brooks and Connor have been great. Brooks always wants to kiss him and loves to talk to Rhett and tell him that he is his big brother. Connor likes to look at him and say "He's so cute!" I can't wait to watch their relationships grow!!

Baby #3!

We've  got this whole c-section thing down to pat. I always pick the noon surgery time because it gives me time to get some things finished before we head to the hospital. Mike and I loaded Brooks and Connor up in the car and dropped Brooks off at school before dropping Connor off with Mike's sister. Then we headed to the hospital.

I got all hooked up to the monitors and then we waited until it was go time.

Everyone in the room knew we didn't know the gender, so they decided Mike would be the one to officially announce what we were having. He peeked over the curtain as the doctor was pulling out the baby (butt first--our 2nd breech baby!) and then said "It's a boy!"

My first sneak peek before the clean up.

Mike got to cut the umbilical cord, a first for him!

Our peanut!

Rhett Timothy Shelton

The boys got to come meet their brother a little later that day. Brooks was a little shy at first, but warmed up to him. Connor, our lover, kept saying "Hi baby".

My 3 boys! Brooks is going to be such a protector over his 2 little brothers. I can't wait to see their little relationship grow. My heart is so full with all the boys (big and small in my life)!

39 Weeks!

How far along? 39 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 29 lbs

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I've had some good days and some bad this week.

Best moment this week: Bunk beds are together and Connor transitioned to them with no problem at all. I am completely AMAZED; I for sure thought we were going to have to struggle with him coming out of his room! He has been so good! Brooks can not wait to sleep with him.

Movement: Moving like crazy!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Being able to move!

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Nothing major.

Gender: ? Who knows!!
Exercise: Ran 15 miles and boot camp 4 days. (I wasn't sure how I was going to do running during pregnancy since I had stopped both previous pregnancies but I ran over 500 miles and can honestly say I am proud of myself for this.)

Labor Signs: Some braxton hicks but nothing serious.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Meeting baby 3 and finding out boy or girl!

38 Weeks!

How far along? 38 weeks...10 days left!

Total weight gain/loss: + 28 lbs (I officially lost weight on the doctor's scale. Not so sure how I pulled that off!)

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I've had some good days and some bad this week.

Best moment this week: The house is finished being painted and Connor's bunk beds have arrived!

Movement: Moving like crazy!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Nothing major.

Gender: ? Who knows!!
Exercise: Ran 12 miles and boot camp 4 days.

Labor Signs: Some braxton hicks but nothing serious.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Putting the bunk beds together and getting all the last minute things together for this little one!

37 Weeks!

GO GATORS!!!

How far along? 37 weeks...full term!

Total weight gain/loss: + 29 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I've had some good days and some bad this week.

Best moment this week: The house is about 75% painted! We are finally moving things back and starting to get everything in order.

Movement: Moving like crazy!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Starting to slow down and I've had some heartburn the last couple of nights.

Gender: ? Who knows!!
Exercise: Ran 12 miles and boot camp 4 days.

Labor Signs: Some braxton hicks but nothing serious.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Connor's bunk beds should be here late this week. Once we have those put together, I can get the nursery finished (minus details, but that depends on gender!)

I can't believe we are 2 1/2 weeks away from meeting this little one. It's kind of crazy! Hospital bag is packed!!!

36 Weeks!

How far along? 36 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 29 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I've had some good days and some bad this week.

Best moment this week: The house is getting painted and it looks SO good!! It makes it look so much brighter in here!! Brooks started school this week and loves it!

Movement: Moving like crazy!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Starting to slow down and I've had some heartburn the last couple of nights.

Gender: ? Who knows!!
Exercise: Ran 15 miles and boot camp 2 days.

Labor Signs: Some braxton hicks but nothing serious.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Getting the house back together after the painter finishes.

35 Weeks!

How far along? 35 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 28 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Much better this week!

Best moment this week: We had our maternity pictures Friday night and I am obsessed with the sneak peeks that I have seen! The weather held out and it was absolutely beautiful!! We also somewhat put together the nursery! (This baby is getting things from Connor's room and he is getting bunk beds!)

Movement: Moving like crazy!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Just starting to slow down. I think I have officially developed the pregnancy waddle :)

Gender: ? Who knows!!
Exercise: Ran 12 miles and boot camp 4 days.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: We are getting the interior of our house painted this week!! Everything is going to be in disarray but I am so excited!! Brooks also starts school this week, so it should be fun!

34 Weeks!

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 26 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Much better this week!

Best moment this week: Had a good check up at the doctor's. The boys got to hear the heartbeat again!!

Movement: Baby 3 must have known that I was talking him/her last week because this week they were moving up a storm!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Heartburn-better this week.

Gender: ? Lots of people say boy. Had the string test done this week and it said girl. Who knows!!
Exercise: Ran 18 miles and boot camp 4 days. (Ran 6 miles with a group of friends Saturday morning. It as the furthest distance I have run in a while and it felt very good!)

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: We had to reschedule our maternity pictures because of the weather to this week. This is also Brooks' last week before school so I'm hoping to jam pack it with lots of un stuff!!

33 Weeks!

How far along? 33 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 25 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I've had a couple nights this week where I have woken up around 2:30 and it's taken me at least an hour to go back to sleep. 

Best moment this week: We are working on some projects around the house and have been getting quotes from painters! This has nothing to do with the baby or nursery but it is pretty fun!

Movement: I think he/she is starting to notice that space is running out. Still moving around but it is slowing down.

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Heartburn-not as bad as with Connor but it is starting to creep up on me.

Gender: ? More and more people are telling me boy.
Exercise: Ran 12 miles and boot camp 4 days.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Continuing house projects and our maternity pictures which are this week!

32 Weeks!

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 24 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Sleeping okay other than me having to go to the bathroom multiple times throughout the night!

Best moment this week: Got to hear the heartbeat and we are starting to plan the nursery!

Movement: Constant!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: I really don't have anything right now other than starting to slow down.

Gender: ? More and more people are telling me boy.
Exercise: Ran 12 miles and boot camp 4 days.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Nursery planning and getting stuff done around the house! And I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my niece; it should be any day now!!

31 Weeks!

How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 25ish lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Sleeping okay other than me having to go to the bathroom multiple times throughout the night!

Best moment this week: I had a spa day with my sister and best friends for my "waterfall". (Since this is #3, I didn't really think it was appropriate to have another shower, so we went for a day of pampering instead!) It was so relaxing and I was off of kid-duty for almost 24 hours thanks to my dad and stepmom!

Movement: Constant!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: I really don't have anything right now other than starting to slow down.

Gender: ? More and more people are telling me boy.
Exercise: Ran 12 miles and boot camp 3 days.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Doctors appointment this week and starting to think about the nursery. (I'm behind!! #thirdbabyproblems)

30 Weeks

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 23 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Sleeping okay other than me having to go to the bathroom multiple times throughout the night!

Best moment this week: We celebrated Connor's birthday non-stop this week! We had a play date at the beach with cupcakes, friends and family in town, and a great pool party for our little man. We are all exhausted but have had SO much fun!

Movement: All the time!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: I really don't have anything right now other than starting to slow down.

Gender: ? More and more people are telling me boy.
Exercise: Ran 10 miles and boot camp 3 days.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Heading to West Palm this weekend for a little spa pampering!

29 Weeks

How far along? 29 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 22 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Sleeping okay other than me having to go to the bathroom multiple times throughout the night!

Best moment this week: The boys got to hear the heartbeat for the first time. Brooks loved it and thought it was so neat! I also ran a 4 mile race on the 4th and finished 5th in my age group. I averaged under a 9 minute mile which makes me pretty happy!!

Movement: All the time!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Heartburn-not bad this week (until I ate Papa Johns!)

Gender: ?
Exercise: Ran 14 miles and boot camp 3 days.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Connor's birthday party is this weekend. I can't wait to celebrate our little man turning 2!!

28 Weeks! Hello 3rd Trimester!

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 20 lbs (I'm guessing but this is probably pretty accurate...I've been starving lately and eating non-stop!)

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Not too bad this week.

Best moment this week: Brooks went to summer camp this week. This was something completely new to him and usually it takes him a little to get use to new things. He did fantastic and came home every day telling me how he had so much fun! I feel like he grew up some this week. I am one proud momma! We have also had a great holiday weekend with lots of pool time, boat time, and outdoor eating with friends!

Movement: All the time!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Heartburn-not bad this week.

Gender: ?
Exercise: Ran 12 miles and boot camp 2 days.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: I have an appointment this week for the baby and am bringing the boys for the first time. I'm excited to see their reactions to the heartbeat.

27 Weeks!

How far along? 27 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 17 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Not too bad this week.

Best moment this week: I had such a great time in West Palm. My sister enjoyed her sprinkle and I got to hang out with family and friends!

Movement: This one is a mover.

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Heartburn-this is starting to get better!

Gender: ?? I don't think we are going to find out this time around!
Exercise: Ran 14 miles and boot camp 3 days.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Getting back to our schedule and starting to get things ready for Connor's birthday party!!

26 Weeks!

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + no idea....we just got back from the beach and I ate an incredible amount!

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Not too bad this week.

Best moment this week: We had a fantastic week with our friends at the beach!

Movement: Lots of kicks and jabs.

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Heartburn-comes and goes. 

Gender: ?? I don't think we are going to find out this time around!
Exercise: I did absolutely nothing while on vacation!!

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: My sister's baby sprinkle is next weekend so I'm excited to go home to visit with my family!!

25 Weeks!

How far along? 25 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 16 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Not too bad this week.

Best moment this week: Had a check up on this little one and he/she seems to be doing great! Also, registered at the hospital and scheduled my c-section!!

Movement: This little one is pretty active!

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Heartburn-comes and goes. 

Gender: ?? I don't think we are going to find out this time around!
Exercise: Ran 15 miles.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: We are heading to the beach for a week with some friends from residency (and their children) for our yearly trip!

24 Weeks!

How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 15 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Not too bad this week.

Best moment this week: Had some fun days with the boys this week. Mike was off on Monday (well, he was on-call so not technically off) so we had fun in the pool. 

Movement: Lots of kicks and jabs.

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? Nope.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Heartburn-comes and goes. Low back pain-I had this with both the boys so I was expecting it. 

Gender: ?? I don't think we are going to find out this time around!
Exercise: Ran 15 miles and boot camp 3 days.

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Have a check up for this one this week, so get to hear the heartbeat!

23 Weeks!

How far along? 23 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 13 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Mostly

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Not too bad this week.

Best moment this week: Had a great time with the boys at a trampoline park and a water park. We also had the finale party for my workout group spring challenge. It's a big mom's night out where we get all dressed up!

Movement: This little one is pretty active. Lots of kicks and jabs.

Food cravings: Nothing really.
Miss anything? It would have been nice to have a glass of wine or two at the finale party!

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Symptoms: Heartburn-comes and goes.

Gender: ?? I don't think we are going to find out this time around!
Exercise: Ran 12 miles and bootcamp 4 days. 

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: The boys are officially out of school so I'm excited about spending time with them! (And getting a good schedule.)