37 Weeks

<~~~My smooshed up girly at our 34 week ultrasound...love those cheeks!

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<~~~37 weeks...lookin a bit tired

How far along: 37 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: up 29 from pre-pregnancy

Maternity clothes: I hardly have anything that fits! My shirts are too short and my capris don't cover much of my belly. Since I'm off for the summer (yay!) I've been hanging out in Jeff's shorts and a rotation of tank tops that sorta fit. Thank goodness I don't have to work anymore or else I'd be wearing the same 3 things all week!

Stretch marks: No new ones, but the ones I've gotten are u.g.l.y

Sleep: I think my body is preparing for being up with a wee one....I wake up constantly for no reason and then have a hard time falling back asleep

Best moment this week: Hitting 37 weeks...which is usually considered "full term"! Now if we could just let Sophie know it's safe to come out now...

Movement: She never gets still! She is constantly stretching and pushing. It feels so cool! I like to watch her little knee or foot or whatever it is roll across my belly = )

Food cravings: Sonic chicken strip sandwich and tator tots with ranch. I've had that at least 3 times per week these last few weeks....which might explain the sudden explosion of weight gain oops!

Gender: 34 week ultrasound confirmed she's still a girl! (and proud of it! haha)
Labor signs: Patiently waiting for some

Belly button in or out: still in...not gonna be an outie

What I miss: NOTHING. I'm already getting sad that I won't be pregnant for much longer. I'm so going to miss being pregnant. But I know I'm going to LOVE holding her in my arms

What I am looking forward to: my appt this afternoon to see if I'm making any progress yet *fingers crossed*

Weekly wisdom: What was good for one pregnant woman isn't necessarily good for all pregnant women. Do what feels right for YOU

Milestone: Full Term!

34 Weeks

Oops! I haven't updated in quite a while! Partly because I've been lazy/busy and partly because
I've been exhausted!

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<~~~ 33 weeks My only picture from this week! Oops!

<~~~~ 34 weeks!!


How far along: 34 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 23 pounds total

Maternity clothes: I wear them to work and then come straight home and put on Jeff's shorts & t-shirts = )

Stretch marks: They are ugly BUT will always be a reminder of this time in my life so I am beginning to treasure them (well, as much as one can treasure something so ugly!)

Sleep: Haven't had a good night's sleep in a loOoOng time

Best moment this week: Mother's Day!

Movement: I feel it more often, but it isn't as jolting. It seems like she stretches more than anything...less kicking and flipping nowadays. She's gotten the hiccups several times this week and that feels kinda neat

Food cravings: I still haven't had a big craving....bummed about that

Gender: Sophia Faith
Pregnancy Symptoms: Lots of those! Big belly, peeing a LOT, backache, and I'm beginning to have crazy dreams like I did in the first trimester

Labor signs: no ma'am

Belly button in or out: still in

What I miss: sleeping through the night and being able to roll over in bed/stand up from a sitting position without so much effort

What I am looking forward to: ultrasound on Friday

Weekly wisdom: Accept help from those who offer it.

Milestone: getting a week off from seeing the doctor! We went straight from monthly visits to weekly visits due to blood pressure problems....BUT, I've been good and he gave us a week off and no bed-rest! woo~hoo!

30 Weeks

How far along: 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: up 18 pounds...Found out I was down 3 pounds from our previous appointment. So, in 4 days I lost 3 pounds of fluid. Wish losing weight were this easy in "real life"!

Maternity clothes: Trying to make what I've got last...don't want to spend too much $ on a few weeks worth of stuff

Stretch marks: still icky!

Sleep: I guess I'm being prepared for her arrival...I don't get much sleep anymore! I'm EXHAUSTED!

Best moment this week: Putting away all of the wonderful stuff we got at her shower

Movement: love it! I love when my belly just randomly starts shaking and whoever I'm talking to is like "uh, there's an earthquake in your stomach" lol

Food cravings: I can't get enough to drink....Dr. Pepper, water, Cherry Vanilla Limeade, milk, whatever

Gender: Sophia Faith

Labor signs: nada

Belly button in or out: Jeff thinks I'm crazy, but I feel like it's not very deep anymore....guess we'll see!

What I miss: being independent. Everyone wants to do everything for me (which is super sweet) but I'm way too independent for that

What I am looking forward to: Getting our crib....Wal-Mart lost the one we ordered weeks ago. yes, LOST our crib! We had to re-order it

Weekly wisdom: Let others do things for you if they want....they are doing it out of the goodness of their hearts. Don't let it bother you. Appreciate it

Milestone: We are almost down to single-digit weeks!!!


~ SOME of the stuff from our shower! So much pink! So many great things! We also got a high chair, travel system, and several other odds-n-ends that didn't make it in the picture. (That blue tub is filled w/clothes & such) We are so blessed! **Disclaimer: the cat was not a shower gift! ha! Can you even see her?!**


~ Baby Shower pic. My sister Sarah made all the yummies at the table...twas yummy!!

~ Another sneak peek at the nursery. I'm lovin' the way it's looking!

29 Weeks

Here's a sneak peek of her room...can't wait until it's all put together!


How far along: 29 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: up 21 pounds!!!! I gained 7...yes 7!, this past month Thankfully, my doc said it was mostly fluid...more on that later...

Maternity clothes: yep....the "secret belly" pants aren't that great anymore because my belly is getting too big for the panel to fully cover and it looks silly

Stretch marks: yuck, yuck, yuck

Sleep: Haven't had a full night's in awhile

Best moment this week: Baby shower!!

Movement: the most awesome thing EVER

Food cravings: Cherry Limeade with Vanilla

Gender: she'd better still be a girl...there was a pink explosion at the shower!

Labor signs: nada

Belly button in or out: innie...will probably stay that way....but not as deep as it once was

What I miss: being able to do simple things for myself...I don't like having to be so dependent

What I am looking forward to: the carpet being laid so we can put the room all together

Weekly wisdom: Sit with your feet up as much as possible....it's okay to not have to be go.go.go all the time

Milestone: We had our family/friends shower this week and we got SO.MUCH.STUFF! I still can't believe we are finally having a baby!

**So, about the fluid thing....We had our regular monthly appointment on Thursday and we ended up having to be admitted to Labor & Delivery for a bit. I have been swelling every day this week, I have had the worst headaches ever each day, my blood pressure was elevated, and I had a 7 pound gain. This was of concern to my doc, so he sent us to L&D for monitoring. By the time we got checked in and hooked up, I was fine and they released me after about an hour. Can't wait for that bill!! ha! Now we have a follow-up on Monday and hopefully everything will be okay....I'm sure my blood pressure will be up again because Monday is the first day of the "Benchmark" at school. Bleh.

28 Weeks

28 weeks?!!? Really?!! We are now less than 12 weeks away from meeting Miss Sophia! I am so blessed

How far along: 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 14 pounds

Maternity clothes: I need to get some stuff for Spring/Summer. I have actually been able to wear some of last year's shirts (pic above is one)....I don't know if I should be happy that they fit or sad that they fit?! lol

Stretch marks: No new ones **knock on wood** but they are still ugly

Sleep: What's that?!

Best moment this week: Going back to work after Spring Break and everybody saying "wow, you look pregnant!"

Movement: Becoming much more frequent. Jeff saw my belly move the other day, he thought that was the neatest thing = )

Food cravings: Cherry Limeade with Vanilla, and anything chocolate

Gender: girly girl!

Labor signs: nada

Belly button in or out: innie...will probably stay that way

What I miss: a good night's sleep....guess my body is preparing for late night feedings

What I am looking forward to: Putting the nursery together

Weekly wisdom: Standing all day long will make your feet/calves swell....sit when you can!

Milestone: The crib, mattress, and dresser are in. Carpet and windows are ordered....should be installed within the next 2 weeks. Priming tomorrow, picking out paint colors next week. So exciting!!