Week Thirty-Five

Week Thirty-Five

Due Date: November 27, 2012

How Big is Baby: He/she is the size of a honeydew melon

Total weight gain:  +22 pounds (according to my 35 week dr. appt)

Morning Sickness: None! 

Cravings: Nothing major

Sleep: Same as before ~ getting a little rougher between bathroom breaks and trying to roll over ~ this  big belly is tricky to move comfortably.

I can't live without: Sleep and relaxation

I miss: Same stuff: sleeping on my belly, comfortably bending over while sitting, and I could kinda go for an adult beverage! 

I am looking forward to: Getting the nursery all set up this week! Thank you fall break and my mama! Final ultrasound next Friday!

Milestones: Baby's kidneys are fully developed and his/her liver can process waste. Baby had a nice, strong heartbeat of 139 beats/minute.  On Mama's side, we're onto weekly doctor's appointments!!

Movement: Still lots of movement, but since there is limited space, baby isn't doing somersaults as much, but more jabs and kicks.

Gender: Still thinking a boy, but we'll be surprised! 

Labor Signs: I think I've experienced some Braxton Hicks but nothing too serious.

Week Thirty-Four

Week Thirty-Four

Due Date: November 27, 2012

How Big is Baby: He/she is the size of a cantaloupe

Total weight gain:  +19 pounds (keeping this until my next doctor's appt)

Morning Sickness: None! 

Cravings: Nothing major more than ice cold water

Sleep: Getting a little rougher between bathroom breaks and trying to roll over ~ this  big belly is tricky to move comfortably.

I can't live without: Comfy clothes and shoes, our comfy new couch!

I miss: Same stuff: sleeping on my belly, comfortably bending over while sitting, and I could kinda go for an adult beverage! 

I am looking forward to: Baby shower!!

Milestones: Baby's fat layers are filling him/her out and lungs are maturing!

Movement: At all times of the day but baby is certainly running out of room ~ more jabs and poke outs than kicks

Gender: Still thinking a boy, but we'll be surprised! 

Labor Signs: I think I've experienced some Braxton Hicks but nothing too serious.

Not a very attractive picture that Mike took, but it will have to do!

Weekly Catch Up

Oh boy! Closing on a house and moving in sure takes up a lot of time, hence, the weekly catch up!  (Pictures will be added soon!)


Week Thirty-One

Due Date: November 27, 2012

How Big is Baby: He/she is the size of a four navel oranges

Total weight gain:  +16 pounds (keeping this until my next doctor's appt)

Morning Sickness: None! 

Cravings: Ice cold water

Sleep: All good, sleeping through the night with 1-2 bathroom breaks. 

I can't live without: Help from people (aka, family and friends with moving packing!)

I miss: Same stuff: sleeping on my belly, comfortably bending over while sitting - this belly is starting to get in the way!

I am looking forward to: Closing on our house on Friday!!!

Milestones: Baby's turning his/her head from side to side, arms, legs, and body are plumping up!

Movement: At all times of the day!

Gender: Still thinking a boy, but we'll be surprised! 

Labor Signs: It’s far too soon for this!

Week Thirty-Two

Due Date: November 27, 2012

How Big is Baby: He/she is the size of a large jicama

Total weight gain:  +19 pounds (went to the dr. today)

Morning Sickness: None! 

Cravings: Ice cold water

Sleep: All good, sleeping through the night with 1-2 bathroom breaks. 

I can't live without: Help from family & friends with our move and my student teacher ~ not sure how I can get my potty breaks in once she leaves!

I miss: Being able to help with the move ~ I hate that I just have to stand there, direct, and unpack "easy" boxes

I am looking forward to: Being in our house for good and working on the nursery!

Milestones: Baby has fingernails, toenails, and hair!  Also, he/she is gaining about a 1/2 pound a week to get ready for birth!

Movement: At all times of the day and getting more jabs and body parts sticking out!   Sometimes a little uncomfortable.

Gender: Still thinking a boy, but we'll be surprised! 

Labor Signs: It’s far too soon for this!

Week Thirty-Three

Due Date: November 27, 2012

How Big is Baby: He/she is the size of a pineapple

Total weight gain:  +19 pounds 

Morning Sickness: None! 

Cravings: Ice cold water, crackers

Sleep: All good, sleeping through the night with 1-2 bathroom breaks. 

I can't live without: Water and my student teacher still!

I miss: Sleeping on my belly, not having to go to the bathroom every twenty minutes or whenever I stand up!

I am looking forward to: Our childbirth class on Saturday!

Milestones: Baby's skeleton is hardening and he/she is quickly losing the "wrinkled, alien look."

Movement: Lots and lots!  My tummy is like a mini wave at times ~ during our move, I was on the couch and my mom, Jean, and Becky could all watch my belly just move like crazy!

Gender: Still thinking a boy, but we'll be surprised! 

Labor Signs: It’s far too soon for this!