Rockin' the Bump

It's been nearly two years since I had little Mungee.  I thought it would be fun to look back on the belly pictures that I insisted be taken weekly.  Don't worry, I won't post them all.

4 weeks, the day of my positive pregnancy test

Already rocking maternity jeans at 12 weeks

16 weeks - I think the belly popped

21 weeks and a new haircut

33 weeks and my ankles have started to merge with my calves

40 weeks - last belly shot before Mungee was born at 40 weeks, 6 days

I hope that by this time next year, I've got a new set of bump pictures to show off ... just need to get hubby on board with this plan!

This post is linked to Rockin' the Bump 

with Shell at Things I Can't Say

40 Week Update

How far along? 40 weeks and no baby in sight!
Total weight gain/loss: As of Thursday afternoon, up ANOTHER 3 pounds since last week. The swelling has got to stop at some point.
Stretch marks? Not yet!
Sleep: I'm up almost every hour on the hour.
Best moment this week: Getting closer to meeting our baby.
Movement: It feels like she's wiggling down.
Food cravings: Oatmeal raisin cookies. Chocolate.
Gender: Still a girl!
Labor Signs: It's personal.
Belly Button in or out? Still looks like a Cheerio.
What I miss: My feet and wearing normal shoes.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting our baby!
Weekly Wisdom: Remember that an estimated due date is just that - an estimate!
Milestones: Going past my due date. I didn't think I would :(

39 Week Update

How far along? 39 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: As of Friday, 8/7, I gained three pounds since last week. It all seems to be water-weight from fluid retention. If I go by what I think I started at, then I have gained 40 pounds! If I go by what the doctor's office says I started at, I have gained 35 pounds. Either way, it's the upper end of the recommended gain ... oops!
Stretch marks? Not yet!
Sleep: If I make myself stay up late, I am likely to sleep better.
Best moment this week: Finding out that I've made some progress - I'm now 2, almost 3 centimeters dilated! The little one is estimated to be at 7.5 pounds!
Movement: She's running out of room!
Food cravings: Spinach and artichoke dip (I'll be making it on Wednesday). Pancakes.
Gender: Still a girl!
Labor Signs: Some BH contractions. Maybe ... ?
Belly Button in or out? Still looks like a Cheerio.
What I miss: Cooler weather!
What I am looking forward to: Meeting our baby!
Weekly Wisdom: Do not try to do yard-work or you will fall in the grass like I just did!
Milestones: TBD

38 Week Update

How far along? 38 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: No weight gain since last week! Still b/t 32-37 pounds (as of 7/31).
Stretch marks? Not yet!
Sleep: Increasingly uncomfortable and choppy. It doesn't help that the cat thinks that anytime between 2-4 a.m. is a good time for eating and playing.
Best moment this week: My mom delivered the chiffarobe that she refinished and it looks great in the nursery.
Movement: She has been knocking on the door to get out.
Food cravings: None.
Gender: Still a girl!
Labor Signs: Almost 1 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station.
Belly Button in or out? Still looks like a Cheerio.
What I miss: A good night's sleep.
What I am looking forward to: Having an "outside baby".
Weekly Wisdom: Be aware of the signs of PPD and make sure you have a good support network in place.
Milestones: Organs are said to be fully developed! She's putting on fat and building brain smarts every day that she's still inside :)

37 Week Update

(37W1D Belly)

How far along? 37 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up 1 pound since last week. Total gain: 32-37 lbs depending on starting weight.
Stretch marks? Not yet!
Sleep: Maybe someday I will sleep through the night again.
Best moment this week: One week away from being done with work.
Movement: I'm convinced that she is trying to escape.
Food cravings: Boiled peanuts and Heavenly Hash ice cream (not together)
Gender: Still a girl!
Labor Signs: Lower back pain every once in a while.
Belly Button in or out? Popped out and looks like a Cheerio.
What I miss: Wearing cute summer clothes.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting our little girl!
Weekly Wisdom: Let someone go ahead of you in the line at the store. It may pay off.
Milestones: Baby is estimated to weigh 6.5 pounds! She is estimated to gain another 1/4 pound a week.

36 Week Update

How far along? 36 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up 3 pounds from last week. I asked why and the midwife directed me to look at my feet. Apparently the weight gain is from fluid retention.
Stretch marks? I still haven't seen any, but that doesn't mean I won't get them.
Sleep: It seems like I'm up about every three hours.
Best moment this week: The changing table has been put together! GBS test was negative!
Movement: She hit my sciatic nerve a few times today. Wow, that hurt!
Food cravings: None really.
Gender: Still a girl!
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks are increasing in frequency. Nothing timeable or consistent though.
Belly Button in or out? Popped. Very weird looking.
What I miss: Beer. Have I mentioned this before? My ankle bones.
What I am looking forward to: Getting the rest of the things we need, interviewing pediatricians, finishing packing my hospital bag.
Weekly Wisdom: Put up your feet when they look like snausages!
Milestones: Baby is shedding her "fur".

35 Week Update

How far along? 35 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I gained two pounds since the last appt. I'm up 33 pounds total-ish.
Maternity clothes: The pants I wore yesterday made me feel like I was in a vice grip. I may be wearing elastic waist bottoms for the remainder of my pregnancy!
Stretch marks? I still haven't seen any, but that doesn't mean I won't get them.
Sleep: I've been waking up with a headache ... I think it has to do with twisting my neck in my sleep.
Best moment this week: TBD
Movement: She's gyrating toward the exit.
Food cravings: None really. DH bought some sunflower seeds the other day and I have been eating a lot of those.
Gender: Still a girl!
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks are increasing in frequency. Nothing timeable or consistent though.
Belly Button in or out? Popped.
What I miss: Being able to go more than 15 minutes between bathroom breaks!
What I am looking forward to: Family and friends baby shower this Sunday!
Weekly Wisdom: Don't slack off on preparing for a natural birth!
Milestones: Baby weighs at least 5 pounds plus. Her further development consists of putting on weight (about an ounce a day) and growing lots of brain cells!

34 Week Update

How far along? 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Approx. 31 pounds to date (Only 1 pound gained in 4 weeks!)
Maternity clothes: Shirts still fit, but I could use a couple new pairs of shorts
Stretch marks? I still haven't seen any, but that doesn't mean I won't get them
Sleep: Surprisingly, sleeping on my left side has actually become somewhat comfortable
Best moment this week: We took the hospital tour and preregistered last night.
Movement: Very strong!
Food cravings: Sporadic. I wanted a Sprite the other day. Last night we had Thai food, though there wasn't a very strong craving that drove us to eating it.
Gender: Still a girl!
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks are increasing in frequency. Nothing timeable or consistent though.
Belly Button in or out? Starting to pop out!
What I miss: We miss our beloved Liger!
What I am looking forward to: Eating a Caesar salad after this little one is born! My baby shower at work :)
Weekly Wisdom: Ice packs feel gooooood on swollen ankles!
Milestones: Baby's lungs are almost fully developed!

33 Week Update

How far along? 33 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Between 26-31 pounds depending on my starting weight.

Maternity clothes: I need to do a load of laundry so I'll have something to wear.
Stretch marks? I have not seen any yet (knock on wood!)
Sleep: I'll take what I can get!
Best moment this week: This was a very sad week for us as we lost our beloved cat, The Liger, on Wednesday.

Movement: Random gyrations throughout the day.
Food cravings: Nothing really comes to mind.
Gender: Still a girl!
Labor Signs: Very random BH contractions. I had one last Friday, but I can't recall any other than that.
Belly Button in or out? Flat, stretched, weird looking.
What I miss: The feeling of a good night's sleep.
What I am looking forward to: Finishing painting the nursery and putting together the crib.
Weekly Wisdom: If I am tired, I should take a nap.
Milestones: The average baby is the weight of a pineapple this week.

32 Week Update

32W1D

How far along? 32 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Approx. 30 pounds to date.
Maternity clothes: I need some new pants and shorts. Several of the ones I have now are tight.
Stretch marks? I think they are scheduled to arrive soon.
Sleep: Sucks.
Best moment this week: We found out that our baby's due date is our regular sushi chef's birthday. I guess that must be why I'm craving sushi so much!
Movement: Her head butts up against my bladder. How fun do you think that is?
Food cravings: I am in need of sushi.
Gender: Still a girl!
Labor Signs: None that I am aware of.
Belly Button in or out? Flat, stretched, weird looking.
What I miss: Shopping for cute non-maternity summer clothes.
What I am looking forward to: Moving forward with my Hypnobabies home study courses.
Weekly Wisdom: Don't overdo it!
Milestones: The baby's skin has accumulated enough fat that she is no longer see through!

29 Weeks

How far along? 29 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 25-30 pounds depending on what I consider starting weight.
Maternity clothes: Pants/shorts starting to get tight!
Stretch marks? Haven't spotted them yet! (Keeping my fingers crossed that they stay away). I have heard stories that some people don't get the stretch marks until AFTER the baby is born.
Sleep: Still waking up a lot throughout the night :(
Best moment this week: 3D/4D ultrasound on Friday (my birthday!)
Movement: Felt the weirdest movement/sensation on my right side practically in my ribcage!
Food cravings: Not really.
Gender: Still a girl, unless 3D/4D ultrasound proves otherwise.
Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? Flat.
What I miss: In a way I miss having conversations that don't revolve around pregnancy. I feel like I might annoy others and it seems like my pregnancy is the only thing I talk about.
What I am looking forward to: 3D/4D ultrasound Friday.
Weekly Wisdom: Trust your care practitioner.
Milestones: Feeling distinguishable hiccups. Going from midwife visits every 4 weeks to every 2 weeks now.

28 Weeks

How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Not sure. Hopefully not too much since the last time. My stomach capacity isn't what it used to be since all my organs are getting squished upward in this short torso!
Maternity clothes: May have to buy some new ones in bigger sizes.
Stretch marks? They are lurking. I can tell.
Sleep: Not sure what this means anymore.
Best moment this week: Getting closer to the 3D/4D ultrasound.
Movement: Daily kickboxing classes held here.
Food cravings: Whatever I can fit in there that won't give me an awful case of heartburn/acid reflux.
Gender: Still a girl, unless 3D/4D ultrasound proves otherwise.
Labor Signs: I think I have BH contractions every once in a while.
Belly Button in or out? Threatening to pop out soon.
What I miss: (TOO MUCH INFO WARNING): Being able to see my "lady parts" when I look down.
What I am looking forward to: My birthday, which is on the 29th and happens to be during my 29th week. How weird that things worked out that way!
Weekly Wisdom: Keep to-do lists. Otherwise pregnancy amnesia will cause you to forget any and all obligations.
Milestones: This week the baby can blink!

23 Week Belly Pic

22 Week Belly Pic

21W2D Belly Pic

20W1D Belly Picture

Belly Progress

4 Weeks (the day we found out) vs. 16 Weeks

Belly Pics

I am going to start taking a belly pic every week. I have weeks 4, 6, 11 & 12 at this point.

4W1D

6W1D

11W1D

12W2D

(I still have not figured out how to take these shots of myself in the mirror!)

6W1D Bloated Belly Shot

4W1D Belly Pic