The weeks are starting to blend together and I was on vacation last week so I completely forgot to post an update! We'll just merge them together, the last 2 weeks have been pretty much the same.
How far along? 37 weeks
How big is the peanut? Watermelon (WOW!)
Total weight gain/loss? Since I'm starting to swell now, I'm stopping my weight gain at 40lbs. Also because I don't want to step on the scale. I also stopped looking at the OB weekly.
Maternity clothes? Yep
Sleep? It's a crapshoot these days. One night I sleep great and only get up once to pee, other nights I toss and turn because my hips are killing me. Sitting isn't easy these days either.
Best moment this week? Well, we had an ultrasound on the 20th and little girl was sideways, so we scheduled a c/s just in case. There's still plenty of fluid and room for her to move the doc said but we might as well put it on the books just in case. So we picked 12/12/12, might as well give her a cool birthday if we can pick it. We also got a cleaning lady that I am hoping to budget in monthly. We've used her before a few times a year and she is fantastic!
Symptoms? Heartburn, varicose vains (I'm wearing those support hose now, they are pretty nice. My legs are not killing me by then end of the day)
Food cravings? Water, can't get enough
Food aversions? No aversions, just can't eat a normal size meal anymore without feeling like I am going to blow up
Gender? Baby girl who doesn't want to go head down!
Labor signs? Getting pressure in the girly bits. The best way I can describe it is it feels like I have a tampon in wrong and it's pinching. Also getting Braxton Hicks almost every hour
Belly button in or out? Out, way out!
Stretch Marks? Nothing on the belly yet, still lotioning up like crazy. I'm sure they will show up after she comes
Movement? Lots and lots! I don't have to do kick counts, this women moves at least 20 times an hour
Wedding rings on or off? Off and I miss them horribly
What I miss? Just about everything and anything at this point. I have a whole new appreciation for pregnant women in their last few weeks now!
What I'm looking forward to? Meeting my baby girl! You're fully cooked AJ, let's get movin!
Milestones? Most of my websites say 37 weeks is considered full term, so yah!!
Bump? Here's both weeks
And now some shower pictures
Tables
Everyone filled this out for AJ
My mother-in-law, sister-in-law's, Grandma-in-law, and Joe's nieces. Below is one on the games we played, everyone had to make a baby out of Play-doh.
How far along? 35 weeks
How big is the peanut? Coconut
Total weight gain/loss? -1.2lbs! So +39.8
Maternity clothes? Yep, I have a few shirts in a larger size
Sleep? Eh, Only going to the bathroom once overnight, but I am tossing & turning all night
Best moment this week? Went to the doctor on Wednesday and she said she felt the baby head down! We'll confirm next week when I have my ultrasound. I REALLY fear a c-section
Symptoms? Heartburn, some carpal tunnel, still have the bruising in my bikini line and bruising on that leg by my knee. The doctor said it's from sleeping on my right side but I can't stop it. I wake up and I'm on my right side.
Food cravings? Everything
Food aversions? Nothing
Gender? Baby girl!
Labor signs? Braxton hicks, lots! I'm also having pressure below. To where I need to move side to side to get her to move. I guess I better get use to it, I'm sure the pressure during labor is so much worse!
Belly button in or out? Out, way way out
Stretch Marks? No and I'm shocked! They have to still be coming, they have to be!
Movement? Lots, lots, and lots! This little girl is trying to escape through my belly button!
Wedding rings on or off? Off for weeks now and my grandma's rings, that were loose, are now getting tight. I have some swelling going on I think
What I miss? Almost everything and anything at this point. I hate that I can't do what I use to do. Going to Target by myself, coming home and doing 4 loads of laundry, and then cleaning on a Sunday is a thing of the past. The only thing I miss of those things is the shopping by myself and Target. Joe rushes me through the store and I always spend more when he's with me
What I'm looking forward to? Thanksgiving part 1 is this weekend at my parents house and I'm on vacation next week!!
Milestones? Baby's head down (at least the OB said she is!)
Bump?
How far along? 34 weeks
How big is the peanut? Butternut squash
Total weight gain/loss? +41
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah!
Sleep? Not bad, my hands are falling asleep but I'm not getting up a lot anymore to pee. Having some crazy dreams again
Best moment this week? We had our baby shower on Joe's side. Had such a great time. But had a freak out when we got home. As I'm going through everything, I'm thinking how unprepared I am! I think it was just too much between the baby class on Saturday & the shower on Sunday. I was overtired. But I couldn't stop crying!
Symptoms? Heartburn! Still some carpal tunnel and hands falling asleep. Some Braxton hicks and some pressure but no contractions yet.
Food cravings? Everything
Food aversions? Nothing
Gender? Baby girl!
Labor signs? Nope!
Belly button in or out? Out, way out! I need to take a picture of it before it's gone.
Stretch Marks? Surprisingly, not yet which I am shocked at. My mom had horrible stretch marks and I have them on my inner thighs and hips from gaining & losing weight over the years. They are going to show up after I deliver, I guarantee it!
Movement? Lots and lots and lots
Wedding rings on or off? Off, totally off and I miss my beautiful wedding rings so much!
What I miss? Being able to do things. I get so tired by 11am and I work from home! It takes a lot of extra effort to do the simple things like bending and tying your shoes! It's all worth it but I'll be happy when I have to stop asking for help for everything
What I'm looking forward to? Well, if I did this update on Saturdays when my week changes, I would say our appointment on Wednesday, but since it's Wednesday, I'm happy to report that baby is head down now! She was breech at our 30 week ultrasound and the doctor started talking about a c-section and I've been freaked out since. So I am SO happy that the doc felt her head very nice and low in my pelvis!
Milestones? Next week will be 35/35 and the doctor said if I went into labor now, they wouldn't stop it. I CAN NOT WAIT to see this princess!
Bump? Here's a picture from Sunday when we were on our way to our baby shower, I'll post pictures when I get them from my sister-in-law. Also a picture of AJ's closet. Almost done!
