30 Week Update

How far along: 30 Weeks

Development: about 15.7 inches longs and as of yesterday baby weighs about 3lbs 6 oz

Movement: Lots of movement throughout the day. It is generally around the same times everyday and it loves to have a dance party around 3 am every night. I love all the little kicks and jabs and laugh so hard when it really gets going.

Weight Gain: About the same as last week. I think I was at 13 lbs the last time I weighed myself.  

Maternity Clothes: All maternity other than jeans here and there. None of my old shirts are long enough. Hoping I can hold of getting anything else for now.

Stretch Marks:  None that I know of...I make Brian check sometimes incase they are hiding. I use my cocoa butter stick every night!!!

Best moment of my week: Seeing little one again yesterday. He/she was sleeping during the ultrasound but we got some awesome 3d shots of it's sweet face.  

Worst moment: sleeping has gotten worse...hoping this goes away or i get used to it soon. My tummy gets really bad pulling sensations and the charlie horses are non-stop!

Sleep: see above...not great!

Miss Anything: Nothing at all...

Food Cravings: Oreos, strawberries, cup o'noodles

Aversions: none really 

Gender: Won't know until April!!!

Symptoms: braxton hicks here and there, charlie horses, little swelling

Labor signs: just a few braxton hicks here and there, nothing consistent and hoping it stays that way for atleast 7 more weeks!

Belly Button: So close to popping out...part of it now bulges out...don't think I will make it 40 weeks without it popping. We shall see!

Rings:  On but get tight by the evening. Thinking they may not stay on much longer. I am keeping an eye on them!!!

Moody or Happy:  Very happy most of the time...sometimes I am crabby when I am really tired but trying to keep that at a minimum.

Looking Forward: Interested to see what the doctor says on Friday about the baby's growth as it is measuring about a week and a half ahead.

29 week update

 

How far along: 29 weeks

Development:  Baby B now weighs over 2 1/2 pounds and is about 15 inches long

Movement: tons!! It is so strong now and I get a good chuckle when it really starts moving.

Weight Gain:  I was up 13 lbs the last time I went to doctor

Maternity Clothes: mainly everything...regular clothes just don't do it anymore

Stretch Marks: None and I hope it stays that way...the cocoa butter has been applied religiously!

Best moment of my week:  Doctors appt to know everything is going well and passing the glucose test! My parents were also in town this weekend and we pretty much did the entire nursery while they were here. I will do a post just on the nursery and how we did everything. My parents were such a help with my Dad helping Brian put the crib together and my poor Mom was on her sewing machine for hours putting her special touches on everything. We couldn't have done it without them for sure!!

Worst moment: GLUCOSE TEST!! It was so horrible and I am glad it is over with. I thought I was going to get sick the entire hour I had to sit there. I don't know how women do the 3 hour test! 

Sleep: hit or miss...it really depends on the night. I have been fighting a cold so that has made sleeping much worse. 

Miss Anything: Being able to move around...I feel like I groan all the time and getting out of bed is a challenge every morning.

Food Cravings: none really at all...I actually don't really enjoy eating at this point. I just eat a little here and there because I can't handle an entire meal.

Aversions:   none

Gender: Won't know until April!!!

Symptoms: some swelling, braxton hicks, lots of bathroom trips

Labor signs: Not for a long time I hope!!

Belly Button: Still in for now but it is really on the verge of popping!

Rings: On but sometimes tight these days.

Moody or Happy: Very happy and enjoying every moment!!! I just love being pregnant and I am so excited for this little one to join our family!

Looking Forward: My tummy is measuring about 4 weeks ahead so we have an ultrasound on Tues to see how big this baby is. I am not too worried about anything other than it may mean this baby comes a little earlier than we anticipated but I am looking forward to seeing this little one again!!

27 Week Update

 

How far along:  27 weeks

Development:  baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long!!!

Movement: Tons and tons! So much that is actually makes me nauseaus now sometimes. My favorite is lying in bed at night and watching my tummy flip around. It is so amazing!

Weight Gain: around 11 lbs from my prepregnancy weight. Hoping this slow trend comtinues!!!

Maternity Clothes: Most everything. My yoga pants and sweatshirts still fit but I have to wear Brian's t-shirts to bed. I also can handle my pre pregnancy jeans occassionally.

Stretch Marks: None and I hope it stays that way! The cocoa butter is being applied religiously!

Best moment of my week: Feeling this baby move more and more. We also have started working on the nursery! The Youn'gs also threw us a mini baby showerr on Saturday which was so much fun! We are so lucky to have friends and family that love this baby as much as we do!!!

Worst moment: Gettinng sick some still! I thought we were over this but apparently not. I really do not like hugging the toilet so I am hoping this ends soon! 

Sleep: bearable. I think I am just getting more used to not sleeping through the night.

Miss Anything: Not being able to bend over!!! It really hurts now to even pick Daisy up so I am having to learn other ways to get things on the floor!

Food Cravings: Watermelon & lemon!!!

Aversions:  Fish...UGH!

Gender: Won't know until April!!!

Symptoms: Big belly, little swelling in feet and hands which is new, potty breaks, round ligament pains.

Labor signs: Not for a long time I hope, have had a few Braxton Hicks here and there but nothing to worry about.

Belly Button: Still in for now but I think it is going to pop by the end. It is really getting pulled flat!

Rings: On but getting tighter with this swelling.

Moody or Happy:  Happy...I love being pregnant and I am really getting excited about the nursery!

Looking Forward: Doctors appt on Friday with the dreaded glucose test but I will feel good knowing everything is okay. Also my parents are coming on Friday and bringing the crib!!! We are going to have everything put together this weekend! I am so excited!!

26 Week Update

How far along: 26 Weeks (only 14 more to go until my due date!!! AHH!!)

Development: about a pound and 2/3 and 14 inches long! 

Movement: Tons and Tons! This baby is getting so strong and moving about 75% of the day. It really doesn't like anything pressing on it like the band of pants or Daisy lying on my belly!

Weight Gain: around 9 lbs from my starting weight. The midwife is really happy with where I am and even if I gain a pound a week I will only be around 25 lbs gained!

Maternity Clothes: All maternity other than a few shirts any my yoga/sweatpants. I did wear some of my old jeans last week with a hairtie holding the button together but the baby kept kicking right where the band was. Don't think I will be trying that one anytime soon!

Stretch Marks: None and I hope it stays that way! My sister got me this awesome cocoa butter stick from The Body Shop, which she used when she was pregnant and never got stretch marks. I put it on every night religiously! So hoping they stay away!

Best moment of my week: Hearing the heartbeat again last Friday at the Drs. office. It was soooo loud this time and really strong! I also love feeling the baby move more and more! 

Worst moment: None at all... 

Sleep: It is getting there. I am getting more used to getting up in the night to go to the bathroom and fall right back asleep. I find myself lying too much on my tummy sometimes and I will wake up hurting. It could be much worse! 

Miss Anything: I don't really miss anything other than getting up and down the stairs used to be easier and bending over to pick things up is getting harder.

Food Cravings: WATERMELON like crazy!!! I could eat it all day long! I have probably bought about 6 watermelons in the last 4 weeks! Its a good thing they ship them here from Mexico or I would be one really mad Mama!

Aversions: none really

Gender: Still don't know! Loving it too!

Symptoms: Charlie horses in my legs, heartburn, itchy tummy.

Labor signs: Not for a long time I hope...Have had a few Braxton Hicks here and there though.

Belly Button: In for now but getting really distorted. I have a feeling it is going to pop out by the end. Brian is really hoping it doesn't. He thinks that is weird!

Rings: On

Moody or Happy: Very happy...I just love this baby so much and Brian is really starting to get excited about it. He has been able to feel the baby move and I catch him watching my tummy sometimes.

Looking Forward: To starting the nursery! My parents are bringing the crib in 2 weeks so Brian and my dad will put it together. I still need to decide on the bedding but things are going to come together quickly I think.

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