33 Weeks

Baby is the size of a: Durian! I had to put a question mark because I had no idea what that was! We had the hospital tour this week. It was neat, but don't get lost in there.. it is huge! I was more confused lol. It definitely made it more real: I slightly panicked :) The baby shower was also this week! Thank you to everyone that came and helped us celebrate!

How I'm feeling: You know those days when you just don't feel like taking a picture?? Yea, that was this picture. I waited until the very last day of my 33 week mark right before bed. I guess I have just been tired.

Sleeping: I have been sleeping pretty good. I rarely have to get up to pee in the middle of the night!

Craving: Nothing much- I still love watermelon!

Missing: I'm pretty content with everything these days. I will admit that I am getting a little sad when getting dressed some days. We have a wedding to go to soon and I am not looking forward to it! I have to find a flattering dress and so far, I have not had any luck :( I even tried on a black dress.. and almost cried! I feel good in form fitting tank tops and shorts though, it at least shows that I am pregnant and not round!

Maternity clothes: Nothing new. I feel like it is silly to spend the money at this point.

Wedding ring: Most days I can get it on in the afternoon, but with this heat it doesn't want to come off! I've been keeping it off on the weekends, but it just feels weird to not wear it.

Movement: Oh YES! He has been going crazy in there! He had his first "hiccups" this week! I've always read about them, but he never had them until now. It was pretty cool, my belly just jumped a lot. I feel a lot of rolls in my belly, I just wish I knew what body part it is that I am feeling. The last appointment the Dr. said he was head down, so I can assume a little bit.

Showing: yes!

Signs of labor: Nope! A LOT of back pain though. I cannot believe I am already 33 weeks. I want him to come early, just not this early!

Looking forward to: Finishing his room. I will post some pictures soon. Gary has been working so hard to get it done :)

32 Weeks

Baby is the size of: Bok Choy! crazier every week. It's fun though. I packed some things in my hospital bag! I'm going to wait until after the baby shower to see what I get. I've heard things like nipple cream will come in handy! lol. I did my first load of baby clothes! It was a very sweet moment for me. I'm sure I've washed Lauren's clothes as a baby, but I don't remember it. They are so small <3We also found a few more things for Jaxon's room! It's all coming together and so very exciting. We even found paint for his room! Gary has been a HUGE help with everything. He even walked through Michaels with me and picked out a few things I've been looking for!!

How I'm feeling: I feel good this week too! I haven't been too tired. I REALLY need to find the time (& energy some days) to start walking. I do my exercises in the pool, but I hear walking is really good.

Sleeping: really good. I'm nervous to keep saying that I'm sleeping so good, I don't want to jinx it! I still have a few nights that I'm up all night. But that is normal for me. I'm actually sleeping better since I've been pregnant.

Craving: Ok, before anyone goes thinking anything crazy, let me tell you how AMAZING these chocolate cookie bars are. They are Weight Watchers brand, but Casey at work had me try one and boy was she right! They are soooo good. Plus I had a coupon, with a buy one get one deal.. who could pass that up??! So, even though they are Weight Watchers brand, I am not "watching my weight"

Missing: I really can't complain :) butttttt, maybe shaving?? lol

Maternity clothes: Nothing new.

Wedding ring: Still forcing it on my fingers lol, but it fits! It's not as bad as last week.

Movement: He slowed down a bit this week, but I was super busy this weekend, so that could just be me. We got a new vanity for the bathroom (new to us) wow what a difference it makes! I actually felt him moving when I was standing at one point though. I normally only feel him while resting. I'm just hoping all this "quietness" in my belly doesn't mean he's going to be a wild child!

Showing: Ohh yes.

Signs of labor: Not yet! ohh, but it is getting close! I've read a few stories lately of women delivering healthy babies at this week. I'm not ready yet!

Looking forward to: MY BABY SHOWER!!!!! So excited. The house is almost completely decorated!

31 Weeks

Baby is the size of a: Pineapple! I'm still not quite sure how "they" determine these pictures? Weight maybe? The appointment went great. I am a little sad though, no more ultrasounds :( It's good because I got "cervical clearance" and I don't have to worry about any issues, but bad because I got ultrasounds every two weeks! I asked if I would have any more and was told only if I go past my due date, even then they may not due one. But hey, at least I had a good 7 months of ultrasounds :)

How I'm feeling: feeling good. I really have no complaints (beside normal pregnancy complaints that Gary has to hear:)

Sleeping: Surprisingly, still really good! Maybe Jaxon just knows that I love my sleep and he wont mess with that! hahaha.. yes, I know, not going to happen.  

Craving: not really craving, but loving fruit! Still love the watermelon, but I haven't found a good one lately. Publix must be slackin on the sweet ones!

Missing: I must say, regular clothes. It seems as though there are these AMAZING deals going on and clothes are super cheap when I can't buy them! go figure :) I don't want to risk buying stuff not knowing when I will fit in them.

Maternity clothes: Nothing new, but I am noticing that the shirts I bought that were bigger and thought they would last me through the rest of my pregnancy are fitting pretty well (meaning, no room for growing) maybe the dryer shrunk them?!?!

Wedding ring: Still pretty snug, but I am still wearing it. When I'm at home I try to keep it off though, to give these sausages a break!

Movement: I can feel him all of the time.. I just wish he would make an appearance for everyone else!

Showing: I'd say so..

Signs of labor: No.. let's keep it that way for a while! I am all of a sudden panicking that time is just rushing by me and I feel like I have so much to do!

Looking forward to: 3 day weekend!

30 Weeks

Baby is the size of a: Large Cabbage. It just looks like lettuce again! OMG it's like the count down is on now!!! 30 WEEKS! I am sooooooooo nervous. My lovely grandmother called & told me I need to get my hospital bag ready. It's getting kinda real now. I am making a list & in search of some comfy BLACK nightgowns for the hospital bag lol. I'm trying to get the baby shower decorations together this week too. I want to make sure the house looks cool :)

How I'm feeling: A little better this week :) I can definitely tell my belly is growing though! It seems to get in the way a lot now lol. I FINALLY found something to go in the baby's room! It's my fault, I am very particular with the way I want to decorate it. I found an orange rug, for only $20!

Sleeping: This week was good! Man am I happy that I got that maternity pillow. I can tuck it under my belly and pull the top of it down to wrap my arms around. I don't know how pregnant women don't get one! But I have been waking up a couple of times with those stomach muscles burning! it hurts :(

Craving: Nothing much, but still loving watermelon. I actually want some right now!

Missing: Hmm, if I had to say something, I would say getting out of bed or standing up normally. I have to roll out of bed now! haha. If I try to sit up, it feels like something is pulling & it hurtssss!

Maternity clothes: I got my Old Navy stuff in! I'm so excited, but I have to return this oh so comfy dress, it's too big.

Wedding ring: I have had to shove it on my princess Fiona fingers all week long! I'm to nervous to not wear it, what if I lose it?!

Movement: Gary felt him move so much this week!!! That was nice. He is very active at night, so when I lay on my side I always put Gary's hand on my belly just in case.

Showing: yes

Signs of labor: No, just that dang ligament pain!

Looking forward to: My next appt. I haven't had an ultrasound in a while, so hopefully they do one next Thursday!

AND- Alli's baby shower!!!!

29 Weeks

 

Baby is the size of a: Butternut squash! I suppose these are not going to get any better lol.. I liked drawing them when they were the cute little fruits.
How I'm feeling: Good. Not great, but not bad either. I cannot believe it's August already! wow the days are flying by. Not that I ever had that much patience for people to begin with, but it was really tested.. tax free weekend.. ughh. I had to go to Wal mart of all places! So with an extra 25 pounds and this incredible heat (and annoying people).. I'm just ok this week lol.
Sleeping: You know, right when I start to think OMG I'm not sleeping, I hear other stories and I remind myself: I'm sleeping pretty darn good for being pregnant, I guess. I've never been a good sleeper, so I guess I just started blaming it on pregnancy. I actually sleep better since moving in the new house (deeper sleep) maybe its because we're not on a busy road anymore? But some nights are great, I realize in the morning that I didn't wake up once. But other days I'm up half of the night. I can't complain though, I don't wake up from the baby moving & I don't have to pee a hundred times!
Craving: Not really craving anything, but I am LOVING watermelon. It is soooo good!
Missing: Hmm.. not being out of breath from something as simple as standing too long?! I asked the Dr. He said my belly isn't that big & my uterus is growing and pushing my lungs up- giving me less room to breath!
Maternity clothes: I ordered a couple things from Old Navy. On sale of course! It's crazy how one week a shirt can be a little big, then next week it doesn't fit!
Wedding ring: A little snug... everyday now!
Movement: Ohh yesss; I've read how he's putting on weight now, so the movements are bigger.
Showing: Yup..
Signs of labor: No!
Looking forward to: Getting my new clothes in!

28 Weeks

Baby is the size of : Lettuce! Not to bad on the picture this week huh?? My sugar test went great! I'm done with all of my tests for the rest of the pregnancy.
How I'm feeling: I have been bitter Betty this week! My back hurts so bad.. laying flat used to help, but not one single position is comfortable. Now, (I have no idea how to explain this to sound normal lol) my upper stomach muscles are burning! The Dr. says it's my muscles lifting. Who knew?!
Sleeping: Eh I've had better days. I just can't get comfortable. Add in that we desperately need a new bed.. it pretty much sucks :(
Craving: Nothing much this week.
Missing: Again, bitter Betty.. just feeling normal! I really shouldn't complain, for 7 months I have felt completely normal.. but this everywhere pain.. grrr
Maternity clothes: Nothing new this week.
Wedding ring: tight! I can still put it on though, so I'm good.
Movement: Oh yes! I just wish Gary could feel him more. I'm starting to think the baby is going to be stubborn : ) Every time I tell Gary to put his hands where I feel him moving, the baby stops moving!
Showing: Uh kinda lol
Signs of labor: Nope.
Looking forward to: Relaxing in the pool!

27 Weeks

Baby is the size of a: Cauliflower! Weird.. but don't judge my drawing lol, that was hard! and excuse the picture, it was veryyyy late last night; I could barely smile I was so tired!
How I'm feeling: Still doing good. I've really been listening to my body this week & taking breaks... AND naps :) It has been very hard because I always feel like I can be doing something.
Sleeping: It's funny how it changes week to week. This week, pretty good! Saturday was horrible though, I woke up with some "growing" pains in the middle of the night (this is to be expected).. then of course the leg cramps started! But other than that, it was a good week.
Craving: Deans French Onion dip! I've had it twice this week.
Missing: being able to just sit up from laying down! It hit me this week.. getting up in the middle of the night is getting to be a challenge! I have to roll out of bed!!
Maternity clothes: I got some work pants this week, so I'm feeling a little better. Although I like wearing dresses, I was getting tired of them everyday.

Wedding ring: Surprisingly, this week it has felt better than it has in a while.
Movement: Oh my goodness, the last day of my "week 27" I think I finally felt him turn!! It seemed like he was sideways. My back started hurting so incredibly bad, but I was so amazed to feel so much movement that I didn't care!! He was kicking or punching like crazy. I'm excited because this is only the beginning :)
Showing: I swear it is the black shorts in this picture, but I look huge!
Signs of labor: Nope.. mild cramping, but I was told that is normal growing pains. The round ligaments stretching??
Looking forward to: I can say I am NOT looking forward to the sugar test next week, but it's always exciting to go because I get an ultrasound every time.