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".

Maternity Photo Session

This past Sunday, my friend Jenhappy braved the muggy heat and gnats to meet DH and I at a local park for a maternity photo session. We had lots of fun and got some great shots!

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!