38 weeks- hopefully LESS than 2 to go!

I'll post a picture later

How far along? 38 weeks

Size of baby? My app still says the size of a watermelon

Heartbeat? 156 BPM. Apparently I said 300BPM last week. It was 130. Not sure why it says 300. That would be crazy!

Total weight gain/loss? Forgot to weigh yesterday. I’ll weight later today and update.

Maternity clothes? I hope I’m done buying new maternity clothes until the end!

Stretch marks? I have one on BOTH hips now. UGH!

Sleep? Still getting up every 2-3 hours to use the restroom and it still hurts to move, but at least I’m sleeping soundly when I am asleep.

Best moment this week? Ending the 5^th six weeks so that I’m now ready for a sub to take over at any time.

Movement? She moves more at night now, but is pretty still during the day except a few sharp jabs.

Food cravings? Nothing new. Just fruit. The milk one has mostly passed.

Gender predictions? GIRL- Emilia Grace

What I miss: Having more patience. Right now I’m at the end of my rope at work.

What I'm looking forward to: The end!!

How are you feeling? I just have to keep telling myself that it’s almost over. I know it could be way worse so I try to be grateful.

week 37

How far along? 37 weeks

Size of baby? My app says the size of a watermelon. I guess it’s a watermelon 36 and 37 weeks.

Heartbeat? It was 300 BPM again

Total weight gain/loss? +18. I had less sweets this week

Maternity clothes? Hopefully I’m done buying anything else. I bought a few more things for maternity pics but surely I can make what I have work for the last few weeks.

Stretch marks? Just the one on my hip

Sleep? Still getting up every 2-2 2/1 hours and it still hurts to move but at least I’m sleeping

Best moment this week? The doctor said she’s head down so we’re not talking about planned c-sections anymore!

Movement? She’s not moving as much, but it hurts a little more when she does now.

Food cravings? Fruite. I’ve really wanted some fruit this weekend.

Gender predictions? GIRL- Emilia Grace

What I miss: Being able to stay up past 8:00

What I'm looking forward to: The end!!

How are you feeling? Too exhausted to write more than one sentence answers!

36 weeks- 4 more left!

I'll switch this pic out for one of me standing as soon as they're emailed to me. 

How far along? 36 weeks

Size of baby? My app says the size of a watermelon- I sure feel like there’s a watermelon in there!!!

Heartbeat? I finally remembered to ask- 130 BPM

Total weight gain/loss? +20. Ugh!! Was it stupid of me to hope it would cap out at 15??   

Maternity clothes? I keep trying not to buy things, but I really need some short sleeve shirts to make in the next couple weeks.

Stretch marks? There’s a really small one on my right hip but it’s there and I know it.

Sleep? I sleep fine minus the 3-4 trips to the bathroom, but after 3 hours I feel like I must not have slept at all. I think I could sleep for days and still be tired!! 

Best moment this week? I had my last family shower and got most of what I need for when she gets here. I also got some things hung on the walls so the nursery is just about completely finished. It’s cute too!

Movement? I had a bruise last week from some of her movements!

Food cravings? Not really.   

Gender predictions? GIRL- Emilia Grace

What I miss: Not hurting in every part of my body!! I feel like someone has run over me with a tractor most of the time. Getting up to use the restroom at night takes every ounce of energy I have because it feels like bones are broken when I move them!

What I'm looking forward to: Being off this Friday and getting a hair cut!!! Lots of people promised me luscious locks while I was pregnant and that NEVER happened. It grows MUCH faster, but it’s too heavy and just hangs there. Plus the baby hairs that grew never laid down. It’s a bad situation up there!  

How are you feeling? I can’t really complain about sickness. I’m just exhausted and feel like someone has beat me to a pulp! And I’m pretty much uncomfortable ALL the time. I very thankful that the end is in sight!

35 weeks

How far along? 35 weeks

Size of baby? My app says the size of a large cantaloupe

Heartbeat? I’ll make sure to ask this week at the doctor’s apt.

Total weight gain/loss? I forgot to weigh myself this week. I’ll weigh and post tomorrow.  

Maternity clothes? I wish maternity clothes made you look better, but unfortunately most things just make me look like a huge blimp! Only a few more weeks I guess.

Stretch marks? There’s a really small one on my right hip but it’s there and I know it.

Sleep? I wake up every 3-4 hours and most of the time I’m uncomfortable. My legs get achy and turning over is painful. So needless to say sleep isn’t super awesome right now. But naps are helpful! 

Best moment this week? I had my school shower. I got lots of very cute clothes! J

Movement? She pretty much moves constantly until someone else wants to feel and then she stops. I hope this doesn’t mean she’s a mama’s girl who won’t want others to hold her!

Food cravings? I’ve really like sweet stuff this week! That’s probably why I “forgot” to weigh myself this morning! LOL  

Gender predictions? GIRL- Emilia Grace

What I miss: Wearing cute clothes/shoes and sleeping peacefully!

What I'm looking forward to: There are a lot of things going on this week. We have 2 of our classes this week which I’m half looking forward to and half dreading! We have a doctor’s apt on Thursday and my last shower on Saturday.  

How are you feeling? Thankfully my cough and congestion is pretty much gone, but it’s still not awesome. I think I’ve reached the completely uncomfortable stage.

week 34- 6 more left!

How far along? 34 weeks

Size of baby? My app says the size of a large cantaloupe

Heartbeat? Forgot to ask again!!!

Total weight gain/loss? +17

Maternity clothes? Yep. Now I just need spring to come so I can wear some of my new stuff.

Stretch marks? There’s a really small one on my right hip but it’s there and I know it.

Sleep? GRRRR. I know I’m probably being prepared for my schedule when the baby is here, but when the baby is here I will feel more rewarded plus I won’t have to deal with 13 year olds all day on lack of sleep. If I’m not peeing I’m uncomfortable so I have to rearrange myself.  

Best moment this week? Picking out the last of the décor to go in the room.  

Movement? All the time. Unless someone goes to feel and then she magically stops.

Food cravings? Not really. But I do need ice in my water now.

Gender predictions? GIRL- Emilia Grace

What I miss: Sleeping without being uncomfortable.

What I'm looking forward to: I have a school shower this week and then next weekend my last family shower.

How are you feeling? My cough and nose have cleared up so that makes things a little better, but there are various body parts that now hurt.

 

33 weeks!

I'll add a picture tomorrow when I look less rough!

How far along?  33 weeks

Size of baby? My app says the size of a pineapple

Heartbeat? 141 BPM at the last apt

Total weight gain/loss? +15

Maternity clothes? Yep. Just ordered some Spring clothes yesterday. I made sure to get all fun colors. No more black and grey!!

Stretch marks? Unfortunately one has reared it’s ugly head on my right hip! L And my belly button looks super creepy!

Sleep? Sleep is pretty good except my coughing fits that are unrelated.   

Best moment this week? Having my baby shower. I got lots of cute things. I also started organizing and washing her clothes and putting them in drawers.  

Movement? Lots of movement but not usually when people want to feel. It’s like she’s shy!

Food cravings?  It depends on the moment. Nothing weird though.

Gender predictions? GIRL- Emilia Grace

What I miss:  Eating foods without having heart burn or acid reflux. Those things are awful!

What I'm looking forward to: I don’t know. I’m glad we’re in the final stretch but I really hope it moves quickly.

How are you feeling? Let’s just say I’ll be glad when it’s over!!