How far along: 35 weeks 3 days
Only: 32 days until due date
Total weight gain: 26 pounds
Best Moment this Week: We finally had some maternity pictures made! I was a little nervous because it started raining the afternoon we were supposed to take them, but it was a little shower and it helped cool things off a bit. I had a lot of fun and can't wait to see them. We also finished up our childbirthing class with a tour of the hospital.
Enjoying: Baby girl is getting stronger by the day. Crazy kicks and rolls are going on in belly like never before. Chris was able to see my entire belly move for the first time. She is getting hiccups all the time and it cracks me up because she gets mad and starts kicking even more.
Experiencing: lots of rib pain, swelling in my feet at the end of the day, fatigue is back, and so are the crazy vivid dreams. I had a dream I was at work and started having contractions, but the line was so long I couldn't leave. I also had another one that I wanted to share, but now I have prego brain and can't remember what it was, just that it was crazy.
Belly button: in, although my sister kindly informed that it looked weird even though it was in
Wedding rings: on
Looking forward to: My baby shower on Sunday! My sister and friend are hosting and I am so excited to see what they have done. They haven't really told me what they are planning. I know they have both worked really hard though and I am so grateful for all of their time and effort.
Size of Baby: 19-22 inches and about 6 pounds. At this point, she's not really growing in height and is just gaining weight.
How far along: 34 weeks 2 days
Only: 40 days until due date
Total weight gain: 25 pounds
Best Moment this Week: Chris cooked dinner and made this awesome avocado mango salsa. Then we went to a fun coffee shop in Montevallo to see The Clay States perform. They are a truly talented pair! It was a great date night and I really enjoyed spending time with Chris before baby girl arrives.
Pregnancy Pains: lots of kicks to the ribs, this weird numb tingling sensation on my belly which the doctor said was normal and due to baby sitting on a nerve, shortness of breath, and H-O-T. People told me I was going to be SO hot with a summer baby and I kind of brushed it off. I mean, I live in Alabama, it's always hot. Wrong. This is a different hot. I stood in the double door freezer at work today, with only my belly and feet sticking out.
Belly button: In
Wedding rings: On
Looking forward to: I just started a 3 day weekend and it makes me happy! I'll be able to get some things done around the house and then we have a doctors appointment on Monday, along with our last child birthing class.
Size of Baby: a large cantaloupe, 19-22 inches and 5 pounds
How far along: 33 weeks 2 days
Only: 48 days til due date
Total weight gain: 24 pounds
Best Moment this Week: On the way home from our birthing class this past week, we just HAD to continue a tradition and stop at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to get a "Hot Now". When my mom was pregnant with me, she and my dad would stop at the one on Government Street in Mobile just as they were pulling hot ones off the line. It was a really yummy tradition to continue! We also saw the doctor this week, too. Baby girl's heart beat was good and she's growing right on track.
Movement: Lots! The doctor said her head is not quite head down, but in my hip bone instead, putting her rear in my ribs on the front right side and her feet in my ribs on the back left side. She's kicking so hard it hurts!
Enjoying: These last few weeks of being pregnant. Despite the painful kicks and jabs, I love being able to feel her hiccups and how she responds to her daddy's voice, the music playing, or what I've just had for dinner.
Food Cravings: Ice cream, Popsicles, smoothies...
Wedding Rings: on
Belly Button: in
Size of baby: about the size of pineapple; 19-22 inches and weighs almost 5 pounds
How far along: 32 weeks 4 days
Only: 52 days to go
Total weight gain: 24 pounds
Best Moment this Week: Getting the nursery set up! A HUGE thank you to my mom, dad and brother for helping me get everything organized and put together. Chris and I both really appreciate the help and are excited that we are one step closer to meeting our baby girl! We also attended our first childbirth preparation class. Three more classes to go before we know everything there is to know about labor and delivery, right?
Miss anything: Sleeping through the night, taking a deep breath, doing more than one task without having to sit down and take a break, and being able to reach my toes
Food Cravings: I haven't had any cravings lately. Nothing sounds appealing like it used to.
Belly button: still in, just barely
Wedding ring: Fits with no problem getting it on or off
Looking forward to: Maternity pictures! They were rescheduled due to rain in our area, but hopefully this week sometime.
Size of baby to fruit comparison: Honeydew melon, about 19 inches long and 4.5 pounds
How far along: 31 weeks 2 days
Only: 8 weeks 5 days to go
Total weight gain: 23 pounds
Best Moment this Week: Anytime I get to hear baby girl's heartbeat is pretty great! The doctor's visit went great and I am measuring right on track. Heartbeat was strong and I start going every two weeks! We spent Memorial Day not doing anything and having the extra day off work was really nice.
Miss anything: being able to find a comfortable position
Enjoying: The crazy movements I'm feeling! It's almost unreal to stare down at my belly and watch it jump on it's own. I know this is what I'll miss the most about being pregnant. It's so amazing to be able to feel your child move like that.
Food Cravings: More temperature driven, cold things like Popsicles and ice cream sound awesome!
Symptoms: mild swelling at the end of the day, my ribs feel like they are bruised, heartburn, and HOT all the time
Looking forward to: I registered for birthing classes starting on Monday! I can't believe it's already that time! We should be getting the crib this weekend so I'm looking forward to setting that up, too!
Feelings: I have honestly had a GREAT pregnancy. I've enjoying feeling our baby move and squirm as she's grown. I'm so excited to become a mom! However, the last week has been rough - and I kind of feel guilty for feeling like that. Her feet are in my ribs and by the end of the day, I just want to lay down and cry it hurts so bad. It's a constant, throbbing pain that never really goes away. I'm trying to be positive and know that it won't be much longer before I'm holding Carley Sophia and I won't care about any pain associated with her getting here. In the meantime... Chris has been great about rubbing my back and feet when I get home, so that helps. :)
Size of baby: 19 inches and about 4 pounds!
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