35 Weeks

Happy Easter Everyone!!!!

I decided to dress up as a speckled Easter egg today!!

Total weight gain:  I of course haven't weighed since my last appointment, but I have another appointment on Friday and then I'm on weekly visits from there until the end so I will have a better idea.
Maternity clothes? Nothing new, hopefully I can make everything work for the next month.  CRAZY!!! We are only a month away!
Stretch marks? Still none!!!!
Sleep: It hasn't been to bad lately.  Heartburn is the worst at night now so that doesn't really help but as long as I can fall asleep and stay asleep it is great.
Best moment this week: Getting our jogging stroller! I can't wait to use the thing!  We also got everything else we need for the nursery and I think we are pretty much all set until baby gets here.
Miss Anything? Missing running again.  My legs could use a really good ground stomping run!  I might be able to jog with this belly but I'm not willing to try it out at this point so I will just hang in there!
Movement:  Yes, people say babies slow down the bigger they get and the farther along you are but I feel him all the time!
Food cravings:  No cravings but I wanted sweeter things for breakfast this week.  I'm usually a bacon and eggs kinda girl so that is a little weird.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  The thought of liquor...liquor was brought up on two occasions today and both times it gave me the shivers.
Gender:   Sweet baby boy!
Labor Signs: I had Braxtion Hicks contractions for an afternoon one day this week, but, other than that nothing.
Symptoms: Heartburn, not as bad as earlier in the pregnancy, thankfully. Sleepy in the afternoons.
Belly Button in or out? Flat or in.  It depends on how I am laying or sitting. 
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: Putting the final touches on the nursery and hopefully some more warm weather!!

34 Weeks

Today's picture goes right along with how I'm feeling worn out! I didn't have
any energy to get ready or draw a cute board for today.  We got a lot done on the
nursery prior to this though so it was worth it!  

Total weight gain:  At Thursday's appointment I was up 13 lbs, however; it is starting to feel more like 113.  Everything is heavy lately.
Maternity clothes? Nothing new.
Stretch marks? No, just the weird marks around my belly button piercing still. Sometimes they look worse and other times you can hardly tell they are there.  Bizarre.
Sleep: So, so.  It depends on the night, how comfy I can get, and how my bladder is acting.
Best moment this week: Knowing that baby boy is just fine and growing as should be.  His size is right on so measuring small a few weeks ago was just a fluke.
Miss Anything? Just generally feeling like myself this week.  Maybe I am just to worn out today but I'm very blah.
Movement:  Yes, all the time.  I can pick out where and how he is sitting most days now.
Food cravings:  Cookie dough!! Gimme some, I know I'm not suppose to but I'm breaking that pregnancy rule right after I write this!! Sorry Charlie!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No.
Gender:   Still a boy.
Labor Signs: Nope, although I was painting the new closet doors in baby's room last night and I think I had a few Braxton Hicks while doing that.
Symptoms: Heartburn, the most at night now, which doesn't help with sleeping. Feeling a little more sleepy in general. Some mild swelling in my hands and ankles towards that end of the day.  By morning I'm usually good as new and the whole cycle starts over.
Belly Button in or out? Still in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but worn out. 
Looking forward to: A trip to Denver next weekend.  We were suppose to go yesterday but we got some snow and didn't want to drive.  It worked out because we got a lot done inside instead and the weather is suppose to be nicer next weekend anyway.  We are going to have a Cheesecake factory date and then go pick up baby's stroller!!

33 Weeks



You get two pictures this week, none of them were all that great. 
Charlie did dress up as the Kool-aid man though and that is so fun!

Total weight gain:  I'm not sure but I think it is quite obvious that I'm getting bigger.  Also a pair of pants that I could button a week ago are a little bit too tight now.  I think Charlie will be right on track at our appointment on Thursday.
Maternity clothes? Nothing new. Making things work is getting harder though. 
Stretch marks? Still have the weird stretch mark/scar going on on around my belly button piercing scar but other than that no.
Sleep: Sleep hasn't been all that great.  When I wake up I can't seem to go back to sleep which sucks!  It could be that time change has everyone screwed up or it could be that I've just reached that point of pregnancy.  You know the point where sleep is non-existent?
Best moment this week: Getting some more baby shopping and some gifting exchanging done.  We only need a few more little things and we should be all set.
Miss Anything? Great sleep and comfortable clothes. 
Movement:  All the time.
Food cravings:  Nothing really, still loving me some milk!!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nope
Gender:   BOY!
Labor Signs: None.
Symptoms: Heartburn, but who is surprised by that at this point. Some swelling in my fingers and ankles by the end of the day.  It goes away by the next morning. 
Belly Button in or out? Still in! I keep waiting for it to pop but nothin'.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but overwhelmed with how much it suddenly seems like needs done.
Looking forward to: Our appointment Thursday to see how Baby Brown is measuring up from last time.  They will be doing an ultrasound which I don't really want to have to do but it is always fun to be able to see our little boy and how much he has changed from the last time. 

32 Weeks

Total weight gain:  At the doctor on Thursday they said I was still at an 11 Lb. weight gain, the same amount as two weeks ago. I'm not sure I believe them I sure feel bigger.  They also said that my bump measured the same as well so they are concerned that the baby didn't grow.  I don't believe this either, I think he was just in a funk and sitting in my back so it just seemed like I was the same size.  Either way they want to do an ultrasound at me next appt. in two weeks.  (I can't believe that we are on a two week appt. schedule already.)
Maternity clothes? Yes, same few things.  The shirt in today's picture is maternity and I don't think you would ever know!
Stretch marks? I can't tell.  I feel like I have some small ones around my belly button but they are also around the scar from it being pierced so I am not sure.  Every time I see a line now though it freaks me out!! How can you not gain any weight or grow and that is when stretch marks show up???Oh well, what can you do?
Sleep: When I'm sleeping it's pretty good.  Still just dealing with heartburn and pain in my hips. 
Best moment this week: Definitely Baby's Shower!  It was so much fun and we had such a good turn out! Charlie is very loved already!  Thank you so much to everyone that came and our mom's and sisters who did such a wonderful job putting it all together.  When I get pictures back I will add some more details!
Miss Anything? Just comfort....that is all out the window now.
Movement:  All kinds, which means it is promising that he is still growing and healthy!
Food cravings:  Nothing really, but I did chow down on some Eileen's cookie at the shower today and that hit the spot!!! MMMM!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nothing here either. 
Gender:   Bouncing baby boy!
Labor Signs: Nope, thankfully! We have a lot to do!
Symptoms: Heartburn and discomfort.  Other than that no complaints.
Belly Button in or out? Still in, if flat counts as in I guess!
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Setting up some of the things that we got today, working on finalizing the nursery, and enjoy the lighter evenings now that we are back on Spring time!!

31 Weeks

Getting bigger everyday!

Total weight gain: I'm not sure, I feel like the next weigh in will be a big one though.  I have my next appointment on Thursday so we will see.
Maternity clothes? Same few things, a few new shirts that I haven't even worn yet.  I'm waiting for some sunshine.
Stretch marks? None yet.
Sleep: Sleep is okay.  The sides of my hips hurt when I sleep on my sides so it is hard to find a comfortable position.  When I am comfy I can snooze!
Best moment this week: Getting baby boy's crib and dresser together.  A few more things and we will have a full blown nursery!
Miss Anything? Comfort.  Whether it is clothes or a comfortable position I miss it. 
Movement:  All kinds, and new this week, little man is hiccuping!  It's funny to feel those!
Food cravings:  I wouldn't say I'm craving anything but I do have a sweet tooth in the afternoons.  It can go away at anytime, I'm not really a sweets person so it is weird to want that kind of  junk food. 
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No
Gender:   Boy!
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: Still having heartburn.  Some days are worse than others, you just never know. 
Belly Button in or out? Still in. Surprisingly.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time:  I'd say I'm still mainly happy, but I also feel a little bit anxious and today I won't lie I had a period of grumpiness for about two hours. 
Looking forward to: Getting more things for the nursery (Amazon has been my best friend lately.) But most of all my Baby Shower, or should I say Baby Brown's Baby shower?!?!