34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks (Actually, 35 on Tuesday)

Total weight gain: I actually didn't gain anything at my last appointment, so that's pretty cool! I have not been dieting or anything and the baby is still huge, I just don't have that pesky polyhydramnios issue any more! Woooooo! Not gaining weight is still a minor miracle though- at my last appointment, the baby weighed 7 LBS 5 OZ (give or take a pound.) I know, lots of kids aren't even that big when they're born. I guess I am just a champion baby-grower.

Maternity clothes? Yes, what few maternity items still fit. I find myself tugging on my shirts because they are not as long as I remember...

Stretch marks? Of course, and I have also developed what seems to be a fairly mild (based on crazy google photos) case of PUPPs. It's basically a type of rash that develops on your belly and stretch marks during pregnancy. My mom picked me up some hydrocortisone, and that helps, but the only drawback is that I can't use it as often as I want.... the directions suggest only 2-4 times a day. That means some itchiness slips through. However, we just got back from visiting my MIL, and she gave me some Udderly Smooth Body Cream  that seems to work REALLY well. It's only been two days since I've been using it, but it has worked better than anything (other than the hydrocortisone cream) has so far. I'm just wishing I had it sooner!

Sleep: Midnight pee breaks seem to be back, and I REALLY miss sleeping on my stomach. It's like every night something in my head says "you'd be more comfortable on your stomach." Then it's too-bad-so-sad and I go to sleep on my side. Someday, self, someday.

Best moment this week: Finding out my shift at work is getting switched to an earlier time! I will now be getting out at 5, which means I will get home much earlier! Also, I had a Thanksgiving dinner yesterday, and aside from the residual food coma, it was pretty great.

Miss Anything? I still miss all the same stuff.

Movement: All. The. Time. 

Food cravings: I don't think I am really having any cravings. I honestly don't think I have had any real cravings this whole pregnancy, just something that sounds good at the time, but nothing that I have to have right now.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Thankfully, this one is still a no.

Gender: Linebacker Boy.

Symptoms: Restless legs when I am trying to sleep, still. And just generally being uncomfortable. I also miss being able to set things on my lap. Which mean, I guess, that I really just miss having a lap. Ha!

Belly Button in or out? It alternates between slightly-stuck-out and flat, depending on the baby's position.

Wedding rings on or off? Since the weather has gotten cooler, I have been able to wear my band, which has been nice.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and slightly nervous. I really feel like the baby is going to come sort of soon, I just really hope he waits until December so that I can celebrate Thanksgiving with my family this weekend.

Looking forward to: Putting up my Christmas tree!!! I really can't wait. We have only had room to put up our small Christmas tree for the past couple years, but this is our first Christmas in the new apartment... and we get to put up our 7 footer! As my husband would say, "Huzzah!"

34 weeks down, 6(?) to go!

Bedtime Stories

This is my husband reading our (unborn) son a story. It's one of the cutest things I've ever seen, and I had to share!

32 Weeks

Whoa, Mama.

How far along? 32Weeks

Total weight gain: I am actually not sure, I stopped asking!

Maternity clothes? I think I should just start wearing a snuggy or something at all times. Something to cover my belly and be soft and fuzzy at the same time. Maternity clothes are seriously starting to get tight or short, what will I wear to work?!

Stretch marks? Oh yes. The maternity bands on my pants also are getting very tight which is causing a tad bit of dermatitis on my belly... nothing major at all, just a little itchier than normal. Some hydrocortisone should clear it up.

Sleep: Missing stomach sleeping a whole lot.  And if my legs could just stop feeling like they want to run a marathon when I want to sleep, that would be great.

Sleeping is not bad, it's just getting to sleep sometimes.

Best moment this week: FINALLY catching the little alien child moving on camera! Chris has it on his phone or I would share it here, maybe once I figure it out I will post it.

Miss Anything? Just your average "you can't have that because you're pregnant" stuff.

Movement: He moves almost non stop....unless someone that is not me (and now Chris!) tries to feel him move. This includes the nurse that is conducting my weekly non-stress tests and the monitors she sticks on me. You're a funny one, kid.

Food cravings: Still loving my Lindor chocolate, but I really don't think that is a new thing. I go through this Lindor chocolate phase every once in a while, and this time just happens to be when I'm pregnant.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope! Still incredibly grateful for that.

Gender: Boy!

Symptoms: I am feeling more and more uncomfortable, almost all the time. A short trip to the grocery store leaves me waddling and breathing hard.

Belly Button in or out? It depends on what weird shapes the baby is making my belly into!

Wedding rings on or off? Sadly, off. I really miss seeing them on my finger.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Tired, but happy!

Looking forward to: Still the same- the holidays! I finally got to switch out my "Happy Halloween" banner for a fall wreath! Next step....CHRISTMAS.

8 weeks to go!