35 Week Update

How far along: 35 weeks, 4 days...31 days to go

Total weight gain/loss:  I haven't really been keeping up with my weight tracking.  At my last OB appointment I was 13 lbs total.
How big is Baby: Baby is about the size of a coconut.   He's about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. From here on out, she won't get much longer, but she's plumping up. She's now about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds, and she'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth.

Maternity Clothes: Yes...That's all I can wear.   
Sleep: Sleep is getting rough.  I am starting to get uncomfortable which is making me toss and turn.  Either because I'm uncomfortable or my body feels it's time to get up.  Some times it's rough going back to sleep.  My body temperature is feels like it is getting higher.  I sleep with the AC on, but still don't get cool.  Back aches are starting to get worse during the night.  I'm also starting to get up very early.  This past weekend was 5:30 am both Saturday and Sunday.  

Movement: Yes....She's still very active.  Some of her movements are painful, there are times when I think she's kicking or punching my ribs.  Not sure how she's positioned anymore.  She is also very active when I'm busy at work.  It seems as though she wants to join in my "fun".

Food cravings:  cravings are starting to go away.  still love freezy pops though
Food aversions: none really.  

Gender: It's a girl.

Symptoms:  Getting more fatigued through out the week (especially when I'm a bit more active around the house cleaning and such), swollen ankles, leg cramps, back aches.  I've been getting more clumsy and forgetful as the weeks progress.  Since it is getting very hot here, and very quickly, my body is starting to swell if I'm on my feet too long....or outside too long.

Best moment this week:  Still going to say my nesting.  My house is becoming more cleaner and organized....J is thrilled about this "symptom"    
What I am looking forward to:  Finishing her nursery and finally meeting her.

  
Here's the start of her nursery.  It's actually about 65-70% complete I think.  Her rug will be coming in soon and we still need to fix up the changing station.  

What I/we still need to do:
1) move out of LO room
2) put crib together
3) move other furniture into her room (started)
4) fix up changing table
5) buy a couple nursing bras/tanks
6) buy monitor
7) pack hospital bag (started)
8) buy activity gym and play mat
9) buy rug for LO's room
10) buy rug protector for floor
11) buy some diapers

34 Week Update

How far along: 34 weeks, 4 days...38 days to go

Total weight gain/loss:  I haven't really been keeping up with my weight tracking.  At my last OB appointment I was 13 lbs total.
How big is Baby: Baby is about the size of a butternut squash.   At less than two months to go, he weighs in at about 4.2 pounds to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches.

Maternity Clothes: Yes...That's all I can wear.   
Sleep: Sleep is getting rough.  I am starting to get uncomfortable which is making me toss and turn.  Either because I'm uncomfortable or my body feels it's time to get up.  Some times it's rough going back to sleep.  And my temperature is slowly rising so that is making me uncomfortable as well.  Back aches are starting to get worse during the night.  I'm also starting to get up very early.  This past weekend was 5:30 am both Saturday and Sunday.  

Movement: Yes and it is amazing.  She is getting very active and the movement is more noticeable now that she is getting bigger.  Some of her kicks are starting to get a bit painful

Food cravings:  cravings are starting to go away.  still love freezy pops though
Food aversions: none really.  

Gender: It's a girl.

Symptoms:  Getting more fatigued through out the week (especially when I'm a bit more active around the house cleaning and such), swollen ankles, leg cramps, back aches.  I've been getting more clumsy and forgetful as the weeks progress.  Since it is getting very hot here, and very quickly, my body is starting to swell if I'm on my feet too long....or outside too long.

Best moment this week:  Still going to say my nesting.  My house is becoming more cleaner and organized....J is thrilled about this "symptom"    
What I am looking forward to:  Setting up our Little One's crib and nursery.    

What I still need to do:  set up her nursery; buy a monitor and any other last minute items (a few diapers in various brands, milk storage bags [this can wait until after birth], shorts, pants, skirts, onsies, sleepers; clean up the changing table; buy nursing bras; pack hospital bag.

33 Week Update

How far along: 33 weeks, 4 days...45 days to go

Total weight gain/loss:  I haven't really been keeping up with my weight tracking.  At my last OB appointment I was 9 lbs total.
How big is Baby: Baby is about the size of a durian.   Baby's keeping his eyes open while awake. He's also starting to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing.

Maternity Clothes: Yes...That's all I can wear.  Just bough a maternity swim suit since that is how I plan to spend most of my weekends and maybe nights.  
Sleep: Sleep is starting to get rough.  Even though I go to bed very tired, I have difficulty going to sleep.  I am starting to get uncomfortable which is making me toss and turn.  Either because I'm uncomfortable or my body feels it's time to get up.  Some times it's rough going back to sleep.  And my temperature is slowly rising so that is making me uncomfortable as well.  I'm also starting to get up very early.  This past weekend was 5:30 am both Saturday and Sunday.  

Movement: Yes and it is amazing.  She is getting very active and the movement is more noticeable now that she is getting bigger.  Some of her kicks are starting to get a bit painful

Food cravings:  cereal....I don't know what it is but that is all I want to eat.  I have been good in restraining for dinner, but that has been my breakfast and lunch meals.  Also freezy pops!!!  I haven't had those since I was a kid.  I eat about 2 a night.
Food aversions: none really.  

Gender: It's a girl.

Symptoms:  Getting more fatigued through out the week (especially when I'm a bit more active around the house cleaning and such), swollen ankles, leg cramps, back aches.  I've been getting more clumsy and forgetful as the weeks progress.  Since it is getting very hot here, and very quickly, my body is starting to swell if I'm on my feet too long....or outside too long.

Best moment this week:  Still going to say my nesting.  My house is becoming more cleaner and organized....J is thrilled about this "symptom"    
What I am looking forward to:  Setting up our Little One's crib and nursery.    

What I still need to do:  set up her nursery; buy a monitor and any other last minute items (a few diapers in various brands, milk storage bags [this can wait until after birth], shorts, pants, skirts, onsies, sleepers; clean up the changing table; buy nursing bras; pack hospital bag.

32 Week Update

How far along: 32 weeks, 2 days...54 days to go

Total weight gain/loss:  I haven't really been keeping up with my weight tracking.  At my last OB appointment I was 9 lbs total.
How big is Baby: Baby is about the size of a squash.   Still growing, your baby weighs in at about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds and measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches. 

Maternity Clothes: Yes...That's all I can wear.  Just bough a maternity swim suit since that is how I plan to spend most of my weekends and maybe nights.  
Sleep: Sleep is starting to get rough.  Even though I go to bed very tired, I have difficulty going to sleep.  I am starting to get uncomfortable which is making me toss and turn.  Either because I'm uncomfortable or my body feels it's time to get up.  Some times it's rough going back to sleep.  And my temperature is slowly rising so that is making me uncomfortable as well.

Movement: Yes and it is amazing.  She is getting very active and the movement is more noticeable now that she is getting bigger.  Some of her kicks are starting to get a bit painful

Food cravings:  cereal....I don't know what it is but that is all I want to eat.  I have been good in restraining for dinner, but that has been my breakfast and lunch meals.  Also freezy pops!!!  I haven't had those since I was a kid.  I eat about 2 a night.
Food aversions: none really.  

Gender: It's a girl.

Symptoms:  Getting more fatigued through out the week (especially when I'm a bit more active around the house cleaning and such), swollen ankles, leg cramps, back aches.  I've been getting more clumsy and forgetful as the weeks progress.  Since it is getting very hot here, and very quickly, my body is starting to swell if I'm on my feet too long....or outside too long.

Best moment this week:  Still going to say my nesting.  My house is becoming more cleaner and organized....J is thrilled about this "symptom"    
What I am looking forward to:  Setting up our Little One's crib and nursery.   

31 Week Update

How far along: 31 weeks, 4 days...59 days to go

Total weight gain/loss:  I haven't really been keeping up with my weight tracking.  At my last OB appointment I was 9 lbs total.
How big is Baby: Baby is about the size of a pineapple.    He's about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds this month.
Maternity Clothes: Yes...That's all I can wear.  Just bough a maternity swim suit since that is how I plan to spend most of my weekends and maybe nights.  
Sleep: Sleep is starting to get rough.  Even though I go to bed very tired, I have difficulty going to sleep.  I am starting to get uncomfortable which is making me toss and turn.  Either because I'm uncomfortable or my body feels it's time to get up.  Some times it's rough going back to sleep.  And my temperature is slowly rising so that is making me uncomfortable as well.

Movement: Yes and it is amazing.  She is getting very active and the movement is more noticeable now that she is getting bigger.  

Food cravings:  cereal....I don't know what it is but that is all I want to eat.  I have been good in restraining for dinner, but that has been my breakfast and lunch meals.  Also freezy pops!!!  I haven't had those since I was a kid.  I eat about 2 a night.
Food aversions: none really.  

Gender: It's a girl.

Symptoms:  Getting more fatigued through out the week (especially when I'm a bit more active around the house cleaning and such), swollen ankles, leg cramps, back aches.  I've been getting more clumsy and forgetful as the weeks progress.  Since it is getting very hot here, and very quickly, my body is starting to swell if I'm on my feet too long....or outside too long.

Best moment this week:  Still going to say my nesting.  My house is becoming more cleaner and organized....J is thrilled about this "symptom"    
What I am looking forward to:  Setting up our Little One's crib and nursery.  

Excuse the look on my face.  Wasn't feeling photogenic.

Baby Shower/30 Week Update

Saturday was my baby shower and it was exactly how I pictured it.  My sister hosted it and did a great job with everything.  I am so thankful that she put it all together.  It was small, intimate, and relaxing.  There were pretty many people invited, but the turn out was on the light side.  Which I am fine with....I hate being the center of attention.  My niece took most of that away anyways.  Anyways, my daughter made out really well this weekend.  She got a lot of onsies, rompers, hats, mittens, bibs, blankets, hooded towels, and bath supplies.  She also got an exersaucer, swing, high chair, tub, toys, and her bedding set with mobile.  I got a boppy pillow with 2 really cute covers and the baby bullet.  I'm sure there is a lot more that I'm forgetting.  We are so grateful for everything that was given to us.  I'll have to post the photos when my aunt sends them to me.  I was going to wait to wash some of her things, but I really couldn't resist.  I started to wash somethings that I know I will be using right away and will be taking with me to the hospital.  I tried to restrain myself, but I really couldn't wait until the end of June/beginning of July.

Daddy also bought her a sleep buddy this weekend.  It's this glow worm that lights up and plays lullabyes.  It was soo cute.  He is really looking forward to her arrival.  While we are out shopping, he's finding toys, clothes, and other things he wants to get her.

How far along: 30 weeks, 4 days...66 days to go

Total weight gain/loss:  Total I am up 10 lbs.  I seem to be gaining .5 to a 1 lb/week now
How big is Baby: Baby is about the size of a cucumber.   Your 15.2- to 16.7-inch, 2.5- to 3.8-pound baby continues to grow
Maternity Clothes: Yes...It's been getting much warmer here in NEPA, and very quickly might I add.  I've been rocking some tanks and shorts more frequently.  
Sleep: Sleep is starting to get rough.  Even though I go to bed very tired, I have difficulty going to sleep.  I am starting to get uncomfortable which is making me toss and turn.  Either because I'm uncomfortable or my body feels it's time to get up.  Some times it's rough going back to sleep.

Movement: Yes and it is amazing.  She is getting very active and the movement is more noticeable now that she is getting bigger.  I even felt her stretch out over the weekend and she did have the hiccups once already.

Food cravings:  cereal....I don't know what it is but that is all I want to eat.  I have been good in restraining for dinner, but that has been my breakfast and lunch meals.  
Food aversions: none really.  

Gender: It's a girl.

Symptoms:  Getting more fatigued through out the week (especially when I'm a bit more active around the house cleaning and such), swollen ankles, leg cramps, back aches.  I've been getting more clumsy and forgetful as the weeks progress.  I think I'm starting to nest.  

Best moment this week:  Still going to say my nesting.  My house is becoming more cleaner and organized....J is thrilled about this "symptom"    
What I am looking forward to:  Setting up our Little One's crib and nursery.  

29 Week Update

How far along: 29 weeks, 5 days...72 days to go

Total weight gain/loss:  Total I am up 10 lbs.  I seem to be gaining .5 to a 1 lb/week now
How big is Baby: Baby is about the size of an acorn squash.   Baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, we weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: Yes...It's been getting much warmer here in NEPA, and very quickly might I add.  I've been rocking some tanks and shorts more frequently.  
Sleep: Sleep is alright...some nights.  I'm starting to have about 2 bathroom breaks I would say every other night.  There are also a few nights out of the week where I wake up in the middle of the night.  Either because I'm uncomfortable or my body feels it's time to get up.  Some times it's rough going back to sleep.

Movement: Yes and it is amazing.  She is getting very active and the movement is more noticeable now that she is getting bigger.  I even felt her stretch out over the weekend and she did have the hiccups once already.

Food cravings:  cereal....I don't know what it is but that is all I want to eat.  I have been good in restraining for dinner, but that has been my breakfast and lunch meals.  
Food aversions: none really.  

Gender: It's a girl.

Symptoms:  Getting more fatigued through out the week (especially when I'm a bit more active around the house cleaning and such), swollen ankles, leg cramps, back aches.  I've been getting more clumsy and forgetful as the weeks progress.  I think I'm starting to nest.  

Best moment this week:  Still going to say my nesting.  My house is becoming more cleaner and organized....J is thrilled about this "symptom"    
What I am looking forward to:  Setting up our Little One's crib and nursery.  My baby shower that is Saturday!!  

29 week photo (please excuse the way I look, just got home from work)