37 Weeks

Week 37

I’d apologize for being a slacker and skipping 36 weeks (and not taking bump day photos), but we have been so busy and haven’t had internet at our new place, so that’s my excuse. We’re still working on unpacking, cleaning and organizing and now I’ve started stocking our freezer with easy breakfasts and dinners, so things aren’t looking like they’re slowing down anytime soon. We set up the pack n play, the baby swing and the rock and play, washed baby clothes and blankets and the diaper bag and my hospital bag are packed and sitting by the door, so we’re nearly ready!

How far along? 37 weeks

Baby is the size of a: BABY! He’s now technically considered full term by most people. Anytime now!

Total weight gain: No clue and I don’t care.                                                                            

Maternity clothes?  Yep

Stretch marks? We’re still doing ok!

Sleep: Not bad! Staying busy is making me tired at night, so I’m only getting up once or twice!

Best moment this week: Arriving in Virginia. Our new house is slowly being unpacked and coming together. It’ll be cute once it’s all finished…and I LOVE the location! 

Miss Anything? Not having sore, swollen feet. My comfy shoes aren’t fitting me right now, so I have to wear flip flops all day, which isn’t good when I’m standing all the time.

Movement: He scared me a little yesterday because he didn’t move much, but no worries, he started beating me up again last night.

Food cravings: Baked goods. I want it all.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still beef!

Gender:  Boy!

Labor Signs: Not sure it’s a labor sign or not, but oh man, lightning crotch HURTS! 

Symptoms: See above lol. I terrified Mark the other night because I was in so much pain that I was crying and squeezing his hand really hard. He was ready to rush to the hospital.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? Off. Still wearing the imposter wedding ring. Boo.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.

Looking forward to: My doctor’s appointment tomorrow! Ready to see how my boy is doing and if we’re progressing!  

35 Weeks

Week 35

How far along? 35 weeks, 2 days

Baby is the size of a: coconut…coconuts are pretty small, but I’m assuming they’re referring to weight

Total weight gain: 28. Not cool.

Maternity clothes?  Yep

Stretch marks? Still in the clear.

Sleep: Sleeping just fine, except for getting up a few times to go potty and being incredibly sore when I wake up.

Best moment this week: We left South Dakota!

Miss Anything? Ordering a drink when we go out to eat. Mama needs a cocktail.

Movement: I was holding his brand new cousin, Anne, today and it felt like he kept trying to push her off my belly haha oh, cousin rivalry.

Food cravings: Cereal

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still beef!

Gender:  Boy!

Labor Signs: None.

Symptoms: My butt is still sore from our long drive, but other than that, my back and pelvis are feeling much better now that I’ve discovered that tart cherry juice helps with inflammation! It’s definitely helped.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? I think I lost my battle with the rings this week and I’m pretty sad about it. Had to buy a larger size ring from Kohl’s because I felt naked without a ring. I’d also rather not be judged by strangers for being pregnant without a ring on my finger.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.

Looking forward to: Finishing the last leg of our journey and exploring our new home! 

34 Weeks

Week 34

How far along? 34 weeks

Baby is the size of a: Cantelope

Total weight gain: 26…I’m officially my heaviest EVER and I’m not pleased

Maternity clothes?  Yep

Stretch marks? Still none. Let’s keep this up!

Sleep: Actually not doing too badly, but I’m sure that’ll change by tomorrow when I trade our memory foam king size bed for a queen air mattress. Moving while pregnant is FUN!

Best moment this week: Eating my Raider Philly from Philly Ted’s. Yes, food made it to my top moment. The rest of the week has been stressful and busy with getting ready for the move.

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back and tummy. I’ve never been a side sleeper and I hate, hate, hate it.

Movement: Still a wiggly little guy

Food cravings: I want potato chips for some reason…

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still beef!

Gender:  Boy!

Labor Signs: None.

Symptoms: The pelvic pain is just getting worse and worse. I can’t stand it.

Belly Button in or out? In, and I think it will stay that way.

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.

Looking forward to: Leaving this crazy state forever on Monday and then getting to go home for a few days!