34 weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks-March 16

Baby is the size of a: A Cantaloupe

Total weight gain/loss: up 30 pounds… Eeks!

Maternity clothes? Maternity and sweats… that is about it.

Stretch marks? Not yet… I feel they might be coming though.

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good.  I don’t want to jinx it, but once I actually get to sleep, it is pretty good (besides getting up to pee).

Miss Anything? Being comfortable.  My feet hurt and it is so hard to get around and move and even just sit.

Movement: Definitely feeling more rolls rather than kicks but it is still amazing to feel her move.  It is also cool to feel her hiccups.

Food cravings: Nothing in particular… Still loving fruit and cookies though.  I bought a box of grapefruit from Sam’s Club and they were gone in less than a week.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing this week.  I still don’t want pizza but my heartburn is getting better!

The Bump: I am starting to feel absolutely ridiculous… I feel HUGE!  I am not sure that my belly can get much bigger.

Picking out a name: Aubree

Labor Signs:  Nope.  Hopefully soon though ;)

Belly Button in or out? In.  I don’t think it will come out at all.

Wedding rings on or off? Off :(  I have been wearing a bigger ring though.  I feel weird not wearing my wedding rings.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy… uncomfortable… but happy.

Best moment this week:  Hanging out with some more friends this week was great. 

Looking forward to: Our 34 week appointment, working on Miss Aubree’s room, getting maternity pictures soon, and of course… meeting our baby girl!

33 weeks

How far along? 33 Weeks-March 9

Baby is the size of a: A Honeydew

Total weight gain/loss: up 27 pounds

Maternity clothes? maternity clothes and sweats…  AND slippers!   I love my slippers and socks and am probably going to live in them for the next 7 weeks. 

Stretch marks? no

Sleep: Not sleeping terribly actually.  I build my fort of king sized pillows and don’t usually wake up until 2.

Miss Anything? living without terrible heartburn

Movement: Still love the feeling of her wiggles but I know she must be getting cramped in there because she kicked my ribs this week.  Ouch!

Food cravings: Nothing in particular this week but I am still loving anything sweet… Mandarin Oranges, rice krispy treats, and pineapple.  I also love Spaghetti-os :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: still just pizza and the occasional heartburn.  I also have to add eating too much in one sitting, I get full really fast.

The Bump: making it more and more uncomfortable to roll over and get out of bed or off the couch.  I know there are only a few more weeks though!

Gender: Baby P is a Girl!

Picking out a name: We have a name and I can’t wait to pick out a middle name.

Labor Signs: nope.  But I keep dreaming that she comes early… a little scary that she really could be here any day.

Belly Button in or out? in, but my skin is stretching.  I think it will hold on and stay in the whole time though.

Wedding rings on or off? Off :(  My fingers officially swelled too much to keep them on this week.  I took them off so they didn’t get stuck.  I don’t like not wearing them though so I will buy a replacement until after baby comes.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  happy!  I am so excited to meet my baby girl!

Best moment this week:  Finishing our taxes… It was the first time I actually had to do them and I officially hate them.  But they are done and now I know what to do for next year.  Also, realizing that we can say “our baby will be born next month!”  Also, we had our 32 week appointment and everything is looking good!

Looking forward to: getting ready for my baby shower!  And getting ready for baby in general.  I love putting things together in her room and hanging up her clothes.

32 weeks

How far along? 32 Weeks-March 2

Baby is the size of a: A Squash

Total weight gain/loss: 26 pounds

Maternity clothes? Absolutely!

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Sleep is ok.  I am sleeping better now that we put risers under the headboard.  I wake up less with heartburn, but life is uncomfortable which makes sleeping hard.

Miss Anything? Bloody Marys… I have been dreaming about them again.  Dan offered to buy me a virgin one but I don’t think it would be worth the heartburn.  I also really missed my energy this week.  Walking up the stairs, rolling out of bed, and shopping are so difficult these days.

Movement: Yes!  I can even see her moving sometimes, which is really weird!

Food cravings: I wanted Panera for dinner the other night.  Mostly just sweets, but nothing major…  Krispy Kreme, blueberry bagels, oranges, strawberries, Pop Tarts.

Anything making you queasy or sick: I got really sick after we ate pizza this week.  I don’t know when I will learn I just shouldn’t even try it.  Also, apparently heartburn is still making me sick… while driving home, in my car, in the middle of County Line Rd.  I am not sure I have ever thrown up so much or been so scared in my life.  It was rather embarrassing, actually.

The Bump: Still getting bigger.  It is even getting difficult to pick things up off the floor.  My ankles are getting bigger too… They looked like softballs a few nights this week.

Gender: Baby P is a Girl!

Picking out a name: I think we have decided!  Still not sure of a middle name though.

Labor Signs: Nope.  Just some Braxton Hicks contractions, but nothing to worry about.  I keep hearing nausea is a sign of labor and I have definitely been more nauseous lately, but I don’t think it is because of labor.

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

Wedding rings on or off? On, tight at times, and getting tighter… Lame.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy!  And getting anxious with all of the things left to do with less than 2 months until our due date!

Best moment this week:  Date night at Cinzetti’s was a ton of fun.  I don’t know how much time Dan and I will get together once Baby Girl is here, so it is nice to enjoy our last few moments as a family of 2.  We also decided on her first name!

Looking forward to: Working on the nursery, washing and hanging up her clothes, just getting things done before her arrival.

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.