37 Weeks!

37 Weeks.   Last week I was given a growth ultrasound to see if I'm having a mega baby, since I'm measuring ahead.  At 36 Weeks she was estimated to be 7 pounds!  This is cool because on Saturday I went to see my friend Katie, who had her baby on the 4th of July, and he was about 6 lbs.  So, I was holding an outside baby that was smaller than my inside baby.   So weird.

How far along: 37 weeks, only 3 weeks til D-DAY!

Total weight gain/loss: I'm thinking around 40 pounds... sheesh.

Maternity clothes: All the time. And now I'm starting to out grow some of them. 

Stretch marks: Yea, a lot of those.  And they are itching like CRAZY

Sleep: I'm really, really sleepy. I toss and turn a lot. When I wake up, my mind races and it takes me forever to fall back to sleep. I'm getting up 1-2 times a night to pee.  

Best moment this week: My in-laws visited and brought us a few more gifts for the baby.  She's so spoiled already!

Miss anything:  Beer.  At this point, I'd drink PBR.

Movement: Hiccups daily, and depending on the time of day and my sitting position, a lot of movement.    

Food cravings: I'm trying to convince myself that I'm craving meat, since apparently that will help with the er.. stretching.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, only gross smells.  Well, ground beef is gross.

Have you started to show yet: I'm so so so big. Blah.

Sex: Girl, aka Team Leia

Belly button in or out: :(:( :( :(  About half and half.. I still have a hole, but the outer edge is out.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. I wear the band on my pinky just in case.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. But really, I'm definitely over it and ready for her to be here.

Labor signs: Starting to get a lot of Braxton Hicks. but that's about it.

Looking forward to: Next Friday being my last day of work!

35 Weeks

Here's my belly hiding my 60 pound boxer.

How far along: 35 weeks (Or is it a million?)

Total weight gain/loss: I'm thinking around 35 pounds... sheesh.

Maternity clothes: All the time. And now I'm starting to out grow some of them. 

Stretch marks: Yea, a lot of those.  And they are itching like CRAZY

Sleep: I'm really, really sleepy. I toss and turn a lot, but when I'm asleep, it's a hard sleep. Now, though, I'm getting up 1-2 times a night to pee.  

Best moment this week: Finding out I get to have one more ultrasound due to baby measuring a "tiny bit big".  That, and the last baby shower was this weekend at Carmen's, and it was a lot of fun!

Miss anything:  Beer.  At this point, I'd drink PBR.

Movement: Not as much as before, I'm feeling hiccups almost daily, but since she's running out of room, she isn't having any big movements.  

Food cravings: Ice, still.  Turns out it's because I'm anemic. Yay, iron supplements :P

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, only gross smells.  Toothpaste is starting to make me queasy again.

Have you started to show yet: I'm so so so big. Blah.

Sex: Girl, aka Team Leia

Belly button in or out: :(:( :( :(  About half and half.. I still have a hole, but the outer edge is out.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. Actually, half the time I wear the band on my pinky just in case.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. But really, I'm definitely over it and ready for her to be here.

Labor signs: No, but I still have 5 weeks til due date.  I'm hoping she'll come early, though! 

Looking forward to: Ultrasound next week, and leaving work probably on July 25th!

33 Weeks

How far along: 33 weeks (the picture is actually from 31 weeks..)

Total weight gain/loss: I don't even know.  I didn't think I was doing bad last time, then I got weighed.  The answer is, a lot..

Maternity clothes: All the time. And now I'm starting to out grow some of them. Sheesh.

Stretch marks: Yea, a lot of those.

Sleep: I'm really, really sleepy. I toss and turn a lot, but when I'm asleep, it's a hard sleep. 

Best moment this week: Last night at baby class when I looked down and finally got to SEE baby moving through my belly.

Miss anything:  Beer.  At this point, I'd drink PBR.

Movement: A LOT of movement, and it's awesome.  

Food cravings: Ice, still.  Turns out it's because I'm anemic. Yay, iron supplements :P

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, only gross smells.

Have you started to show yet: I'm so so so big. Blah.

Sex: Girl, aka Team Leia

Belly button in or out: Still in. But very, very close to not being.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. Actually, half the time I wear the band on my pinky just in case.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. But really, I'm kind of over it and ready for my girl to be here.

Labor signs: Not for another 7 weeks at least, I hope. 

Looking forward to: Two more baby showers, then just relaxing til baby comes.  Really, I'm looking forward to Aug 1st, when I get to leave work!

28 Weeks

How far along: 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I don't even know.  I didn't think I was doing bad last time, then I got weighed.  The answer is, a lot..

Maternity clothes: All the time.

Stretch marks: Starting to get more, methinks. 

Sleep: I'm really, really sleepy. I toss and turn a lot, but when I'm asleep, it's a hard sleep. 

Best moment this week: Hmm.  Maybe today when I ordered a baby fez for the newborn shots I'm planning :)

Miss anything:  Craft beer!! and Med Rare Steak.

Movement: A LOT of movement, and it's awesome.  Jared finally gets to feel her sometimes, and it's magic.

Food cravings: ICE!! This week I can't get enough ice to chew on! I've never in my life liked chewing on ice, now I can't stop.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, only gross smells.

Have you started to show yet: I'm getting huge..  Today, I was told I'm going to have a big baby. I replied, "No, I'm just fat".

Sex: Girl, aka Team Leia

Belly button in or out: Still in. But very, very close to not being.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. 

Labor signs: Not for another 12 weeks at least, I hope. 

Looking forward to: Taking a week off in June so I can clean the house, set up the nursery and relax a little before baby comes.

25 Weeks

Holy Crap I'm getting big!

How far along: 25 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: It might be tapering off a little.. or at least it was until I went to a family thing last weekend and ate a LOT of yummy homecooked foods.

Maternity clothes: All the time.

Stretch marks: Starting to get more, methinks. 

Sleep: Interrupted, but okay.  Apparently I've been snoring a lot :) 

Best moment this week: The surprise baby shower that my in-laws threw for me!  So many adorable outfits and diapers.

Miss anything:  Cold Turkey and Roast Beef, and craft beer now that it's warming up.  

Movement: A LOT of movement, and it's awesome.  Finally felt her from the outside last Thursday, and feeling her everyday!  Poor Jared still hasn't felt her yet, but he will.

Food cravings: Fries and chips, and sweets.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, only gross smells.

Have you started to show yet: I'm getting huge..  People keep telling me "Wow, you look really pregnant!"

Sex: Girl, aka Team Leia

Belly button in or out: In, for now.  It's getting more and more shallow.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. 

Labor signs: Not for another 15 weeks at least, I hope. 

Looking forward to: My mom is coming up on Sunday to visit and she's bringing the crib!! Can't wait to have my nursery all set up!  The painting was finished when Jared was off work, and we're slowly going through all of the gifts and getting them washed and sorted, whee!

Awesomesauce

Thursday night was fantastic, as I finally felt the baby move from the outside!!  I was sitting on the couch reading, when all of a sudden, my hand moved up on its own.  I immediately put my hand back and could feel her kicking against it! That is seriously the coolest feeling in the world.  Kind of makes me wish I could feel that forever.  But not really, because being pregnant is a lot of work.

Easter weekend was great, spent some time with my in-law family out in Andrews, and was given my first little baby shower.  It was a total surprise, and so very sweet.  We received some adorable clothes, toys, and most importantly, a whole lot of diapers!

I love my extended family!

22 Weeks (I'm a slacker!)

I haven't blogged in a while and I have NO EXCUSE!  Things have been pretty great lately.   I'm no longer nauseated, my headaches have backed off, and heartburn is tolerable.  My only problems are that I am already uncomfortable, and I have a lot of pain under my boob, but I've always had that.

How far along: 22 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Eh.. more gain than I'd like.  Time to lay off the sweets. I ate a LOT of jelly beans in the last few weeks (darn Easter), and I had joked that this little girl was going to come out smelling like a jelly bean.  But it's time to quit that!

Maternity clothes: Well, I was good when it was cold.   Now that it's warming up I'm going to have to buy a few more pieces.

Stretch marks: No new ones, I guess.  I'm so used to having them that I don't pay attention to new ones. 

Sleep: Interrupted, but okay.  Apparently I've been snoring a lot :) 

Best moment this week: Hmm..  My OB appointment today was fun, I always love to hear her heart beat.

Miss anything:  Cold Turkey and Roast Beef, and craft beer now that it's warming up.  

Movement: A LOT of movement, and it's awesome.  Still can't feel from the outside, but it's nice to know she's in there and moving around.

Food cravings: Fries and chips, and sweets.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, only gross smells.

Have you started to show yet: I'm getting huge..  People keep telling me "Wow, you look really pregnant!"

Sex: Girl, aka Team Leia

Belly button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. 

Labor signs: Not for another 18 weeks at least, I hope. 

Looking forward to: My husband is off work next week and we are going to finally Paint the nursery!  It will be so pretty.   The bottom half will be pewter, and the top half a plum purple.  Then, I'm going to paint some stenciled stars on the purple with the pewter.  Squee!