39 Weeks

<~~~39 weeks I could have sworn she's dropped, but the doc says she's still too high


How far along: 39 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: up 30 from pre-pregnancy

Maternity clothes: not many left that fit

Stretch marks: yuck

Sleep: I sleep from about 9-4 and then take a nap from 6:30-9:00 am....weird

Best moment this week: Hearing that I am actually making a little progress....1 cm dilated and 50% effaced

Movement: It hurts a little but I'm sure going to miss it

Food cravings: sweets

Gender: Miss Sophia
Labor signs: Dilated 1 cm and 50% effaced...but she's still sitting too high for an induction so he said "see you next week" She's not really due until next week but I'm just so anxious to meet her! He did say that if she's not here by Tuesday we will schedule something for next Thursday. So she should be here in at least a week! yay!

Belly button in or out: in

What I miss: Nothing too much....I miss softball at times, but I know I can play again someday, so it's alright. I wouldn't trade being pregnant for the world!

What I am looking forward to: Her arrival

Weekly wisdom: She will come when she is ready

Milestone: Finally progressing a bit

38 Weeks

How far along: 38 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: up 29 from pre-pregnancy...Didn't gain anything last week woo~hoo!

Maternity clothes: Dresses are about the only things that cover my whole belly...it's tshirts and Jeff's shorts most of the time

Stretch marks: My old stretchies on my sides are beginning to expand...they are turning pink on the ends where they are stretching more grrrr!

Sleep: Getting used to not getting much sleep at night. Luckily I can take naps now that school's out

Best moment this week: Hearing Dr. Laws say "Your life will be changing drastically in the next 7 to 10 days" even though we had 14 days left at the time....I think he's hinting at inducing?!? Holy cow, she's a-comin!

Movement: It's beginning to become a little painful because she's so big and my stomach is stretched so tight. It is still the most amazing feeling ever. I love it when she gets the hiccups (at least 3 times a day =)) the only problem is her head is on my cervix and the hiccups kinda hurt me at times lol

Food cravings: Sonic chicken strip sandwich and tator tots with ranch. Breakfast foods...any and every kind

Gender: Miss Priss
Labor signs: I'm beginning to think I will never have any! She's pretty content in there. I haven't even dilated any yet

Belly button in or out: 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: Besides holding her in my arms?! I am looking forward to Tuesday's appointment to see when we can get this party started!

Weekly wisdom: Smile and nod at all the "helpful" advice you get from everybody. They mean well. Right?!

Milestone: Packing the hospital bag and installing the car seat this weekend! wowza!

37 Weeks

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

<~~~35 weeks

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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!

<~~~ 31 Weeks

<~~~32 Weeks

<~~~ 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!