31 weeks

We are in the Single Digit Countdown... We only have 9 weeks until our due date!  Wow!  I can't believe how fast this time is going!

How far along? 31 Weeks-February 23

Baby is the size of a: A pineapple

Total weight gain/loss: 25 pounds… Lost a pound from last week.

Maternity clothes? Yes.  I even had to buy a few more shirts and my mom bought me a few more jeans so I can make it these last 2 months.  Thanks Mom! :)

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Sleep is alright… I am tired of waking up with heartburn and I don’t seem to sleep much after 3am.  But the sleep I do get is very nice.

Miss Anything? I am really missing the things I used to take for granted… Doing things without feeling like I need to take a nap after, feeling good in my own clothes, and getting off the couch easily.

Movement: All the time!

Food cravings: No cravings this week. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: The thought of certain types of pizza still make me sick.  And I got sick for no reason Sunday morning, no idea why though.  Occasional heartburn too… but it seems to be getting a little better.

The Bump: Doctor says she is measuring perfect.

Gender: Baby P is a Girl!

Picking out a name: Not quite yet…  But hopefully soon!  I can’t wait to put her name above her crib.  Maybe this week :)

Labor Signs: Nope. 

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

Wedding rings on or off? On, tight at times, but I am determined not to take them off.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy, except during times of heartburn.

Best moment this week:  Our 30-week appointment went well.  It is so cool to hear her heartbeat and know that everything is looking good. 

Looking forward to: Our first class at the hospital!  I am not sure what we will be learning, but I am super excited.  We also get to be secret shoppers at Cinzetti’s this weekend.  Not only have I always wanted to go there… but they are paying for us to do it!  ALSO, we are in the single digit count down!!!  9 weeks until our due date!!!!!!

30 weeks

How far along? 30 Weeks-February 16

Baby is the size of a: A Cucumber… She is almost 16 inches long and about 3 pounds!

Total weight gain/loss: +23 pounds 

Maternity clothes? Yes.  But trying to squeeze into some non-maternity sweaters and t-shirts while I still can.

Stretch marks? No, but I am almost out of my belly butter so I bought some Mustela cream… It may even be time to use it more than twice a day.

Sleep: Besides waking up with heartburn, my body has started this new hip and back pain thing, which I am not enjoying… but sleeping a little better.

Miss Anything? Cuddling with my husband…  I have to sleep propped up on 3 king sized pillows and I toss and turn all night.  Yuck!  I can’t wait to feel normal again and be able roll over without having to get my cardio in for the day.

Movement: Yes!  I wish I could see inside though.  I feel kicks or punches all over and wish I knew what she was doing in there.

Food cravings: No cravings, really… but I have finished 2 boxes of Lemon Girl Scout cookies.  Yum!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just heartburn… It is getting a bit ridiculous.

The Bump: Still measuring on track.

Gender: Baby P is a Girl!

Picking out a name: Not quite yet…  But hopefully soon!  I can’t wait to put her name above her crib.

Labor Signs: Nope.  Hoping this stays “no” for at least 7 more weeks.

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

Wedding rings on or off? On. 

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy!

Best moment this week:  What a week!  We got some new appliances, which is exciting…  but the fridge didn’t fit so instead of picking a new one I put on my stubborn pants and we got out the jig-saw and sander and made it fit :) Also, doing laundry in my new washer and dryer makes that chore a little more exciting.  We also toured the hospital and saw where we will deliver and hold our sweet little girl for the first time, which makes everything feel a little more real.  And finally, Valentine’s Day… nothing fancy, but it is amazing how much a lunch date at Firehouse Subs and then cuddling on the couch, catching up on the DVR, and eating sour jelly beans can make me so happy.

Looking forward to: Our 30-week appointment and being ¾ of the way there!

29 weeks

How far along? 29 Weeks-February 9

Baby is the size of a: an Acorn Squash

Total weight gain/loss: +22 pounds 

Maternity clothes? Definitely. 

Stretch marks? No. 

Sleep: It seems to be getting better.  I wake up in the morning with heartburn but it is not as bad as it has been.

Miss Anything? Sleeping through the night and being able to shop all day.  I went to 3 stores yesterday and couldn’t do any more.

Movement: She still moves around like crazy.  I imagine she is getting a little cramped, but I still feel her kicking everywhere.

Food cravings: Oreo blizzard from Dairy Queen.  I am just lucky Dan was on his way home and he could pick it up so I didn’t even have to put on real pants to get it.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still just heartburn. 

The Bump: Still getting bigger. 

Gender: Girl!

Picking out a name: Not quite yet… 

Labor Signs: Nope.

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

Wedding rings on or off? On.  They get a little tight at the end of the night after I do something around the house, I think that means I am doing too much.  They fit like normal all other times though.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Mostly happy…  I am starting to get a little anxious but I am feeling better now that I am taking it easier, but I still get pretty tired.

Best moment this week:  My 28 week appointment went well.  The doctor said our baby girl is measuring perfectly and I passed my GD and Anemia tests… which meant I got to celebrate with a Pepsi and Krispy Kreme doughnut :)  I also scheduled my appointment for 2 weeks from now, it is going so quickly! 

Looking forward to: Decorating the nursery a little more.

28 weeks

How far along? 28 Weeks-February 2

Baby is the size of a: head of lettuce

Total weight gain/loss: +20 pounds 

Maternity clothes? Definitely. 

Stretch marks? No.  Let’s hope this stays “no” for one more trimester…

Sleep: It really depends on the night.  Some are not-so-great… Some are terrible.  Haha.  But really, if my heartburn didn’t wake me up, it would be tolerable.

Miss Anything? Mostly feeling like myself.  It has been a tough week and I really wish I could do more without getting tired or having to take breaks.  I may miss A LOT of things… but I am really thankful that I get to experience this all… Good and Bad… I know how lucky I am.

Movement: Absolutely!  It is so weird to be woken up in the middle of the night because she is moving around in my belly.

Food cravings: Nothing major this week.  Mostly things like strawberries, applesauce, and sour Jelly Bellys. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still just heartburn… or eating too much.

The Bump: Literally. Bigger. Every. Single. Day.  My ankles seem to be growing too… 

Gender: Girl!

Picking out a name: Not yet… 

Labor Signs: Nope.

Belly Button in or out? In.  But it’s stretching… the hole for my belly button ring is no longer INSIDE my belly button.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Mostly happy.  I have felt pretty icky the past few days, but I am ecstatic thinking that we will have a baby girl so soon.

Best moment this week:  Rolling into the 3^rd trimester is pretty exciting.  Also, Shaula had her baby this week and it was so cool to get to see her new family in the hospital.  I am sure glad we took pictures together when we did. 

Looking forward to: I wouldn’t necessarily say that I am excited for my 28 week appointment (and my GD test…) but I am crazy excited that starting now, we have appointments EVERY 2 WEEKS now!  That makes it feel like it is coming so soon.