31 Weeks
How far along: 31 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +14lbs (I am not sure if I
actually lost week or if the big gain that I had two weeks ago, was water
retention that has subsided).
Maternity clothes: I am at that point in my
pregnancy where I am so over my maternity clothes. I feel like I wear the same
thing over and over again. I am actually looking forward to the season change
so I can wear some new things.
Stretch marks: I was rubbing cocoa butter on my
belly the other night when I noticed a small purple line in my belly. I
wondered if it is was just an imprint from the seam of my clothes but I just
could not convince myself of that. I was sure that I had gotten my first
stretch mark. The next morning, it was gone. Just a normal clothing mark.
Sleep: My poor baby has a cold this week
and his first night, the day after our trip to the corn maze, he woke up at 4AM
not feeling good. I was up for an hour and a half with him before he fell back
asleep in our bed but he still had us up at 7AM. Besides that night, I have
slept fine.
Best moment this week: Nothing big. I had my doctor
appointment this week and I was slightly worried that they would say something
was wrong and we could not go to Disney World but everything was fine.
Movement:
We got to Disney today and it was
interesting. I think sitting in the car all day, and then walking around Epcot
that night confused her and my body. I kept having tightening and I think BH.
She is moving around plenty but that pressure is killer.
Food cravings: Whenever it is time to eat, I have
no appetite despite knowing that I need to eat.
Food aversions: Nope, nothing here
either.
Gender: Baby girl.
Labor Signs: A lot of BH the night we got to
Disney, but I am sure they are just from riding in the car.
Belly Button in or out? It is not moving.
What I miss: I really miss not feeling like I
have an expiration date. The baby is coming in 7-9 weeks and I feel like at
that point, my life is over. I am trying to get excited but all I can think of
are all the negative things that came after Miller was born. There were so many
great things but all I can focus on now are the bad.
What I am looking forward to: We are at Disney World this week.
I am excited but nervous. I am just hoping for a smooth, fun trip and creating
some great family memories.
Weekly Wisdom: At my doctors appointment I
described the discomfort that I have been having. I was worried that my doctor
might be concerned and tell me to rest more, which is not happening with Disney
this week. She believes that it is just normal pregnancy discomfort, mainly
from the weight of my belly and this being my second pregnancy.
Milestones: All 5 of babies senses are
developed now.
32 Weeks
How far along: 32 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +16lbs
Maternity clothes: I look at the pictures we took at
Disney this week and I think I just look awkward in everything. I think the
cuteness in pregnancy for me lasts about 2 weeks in the middle.
Stretch marks: Nope, nothing new.
Sleep: We slept so hard at Disney because
we were exhausted from the day but we did not sleep enough. This is our first
day home and I had to wake Miller and I up at 10:30. Of course, we all have
allergies acting up so we are not breathing well at night. I keep waking up in
pools of drool because I am having to sleep with my mouth open.
Best moment this week: Surviving Disney World this week
was pretty great. I was not sure how I would handle it but I survived and think
I actually improved my stamina because of it.
Movement:
I have had a few times where she has
hurt me. I do not remember that with Miller. Also, if I have the slightest
amount of fluid in my bladder, the pressure from her is so painful. I go to the
bathroom not because I feel like I need to, but to relieve the pain.
Food cravings: I will admit that I did not take
the best care of myself with eating at Disney. We would go long stretches
without eating. By the time we would eat, I had no appetite but I was kind of
shaky. Then I would just have whatever I could get my hands on, regardless of
how healthy it was.
Food aversions: I had one bite of
something Ben had and gagged, but I am pretty sure that it is something that I
have never liked the flavor of.
Gender: Team pink
Labor Signs: The BH that I had on our first
night, subsided and I would only have one or two a day. Walking 4 to 6 miles a
day was rough on the body and all the other women who looked to be in their 3rd
trimester (some their 2nd) used scooters to get around. I figured
the walking would be good for my body as long as I was comfortable. I kept
track and we walked at least 30 miles this week.
Belly Button in or out? Still the same.
What I miss: I miss not worrying about eating
and drinking and resting enough. I know they are not bad things but I feel like
when I neglect any of those things, they make me a bad mom.
What I am looking forward to: I am looking forward to a few more
fall events that we have coming up, including a trip to the zoo, some Halloween
parties and Halloween.
Weekly Wisdom: No wisdom, just trying to get
excited.
Milestones: The baby should be making her
way to the head down position. Her brother did not do it for a few more weeks
but mom, Ben and I think we feel a foot at the top of my belly. I rubbed it the
other day and she jerked like it tickled. Here is hoping she is and stays that
way.
33 Weeks
How far along: 33 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +17lbs
Maternity clothes: I am really enjoying getting to
wear my fall clothes but I have no idea what I am going to wear for my upcoming
maternity pictures.
Stretch marks: Same old ones.
Sleep: We are still in our old sleep
habits. We really need to fix them but I am so tired all of the time that I
need the extra sleep in the morning.
Best moment this week: I have been able to get a good
start on Christmas presents. I am hoping to get everything done and wrapped
soon. I know I have the best excuse this year to not make gifts but I still
like to. Plus, it keeps me busy while we are waiting on the baby.
Movement:
She is living under my ribs on my
right side. I am hoping that it is her feet or butt. Whatever end is up, she is
constantly squishing my organs in ways Miller never did. I have been having the
worst heartburn with this kid. With Miller, it started earlier and was more
consistent but with baby girl, it is so much worse.
Food cravings: I just want something to make this
heartburn go away. I am always torn between whether I want something cold, or
hot to relieve the discomfort.
Food aversions: Nothing really, but
of course I am still staying away from foods that bothered me earlier on in the
pregnancy.
Gender: Girly girl
Labor Signs: Any BH that I was having before
Disney, seem to have lessened, which makes me think it was just my belly
weighing me down. I have had a couple here and there but they are rare.
Belly Button in or out? All stretched out but not moving.
What I miss: I miss not having heartburn, just
from drinking water. I used to have it all the time when I was heavier but
since I lost weight after college, I have only really gotten it when I have
been pregnant. As if I am not uncomfortable enough already.
What I am looking forward to: We are supposed to take maternity
pictures this weekend and I am hoping they go smoothly since we are not hiring
someone else to take them.
Weekly Wisdom: Some days I think about how
close we are and it terrifies me. Then others I realize how much further we
have to go and I want time to speed up. I am just trying to take it one day at
a time, appreciating this time before she comes, but trying to get excited
about her arrival.
Milestones: Two of my baby websites say that
if the baby was born now (God forbid), she would be fine. I really want her to
stay put for at least another 5.5 weeks but it is still a comforting thought.
How far along: 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +19lbs (half the weight I gained
with Miller)
Maternity clothes: I tried to wear my baby skeleton
shirt as much as I could this week to make sure I got my wear out of it.
Stretch marks: I am hoping that I am in the clear
with these.
Sleep: I have not been sleeping the best.
I wake up to roll over. I wake up with heartburn. I keep having active dreams
and do not feel like I am resting. Plus going to bed late and getting up early
because this has just been a busy week. I am hoping that once things calm down,
I can get some rest.
Best moment this week: We had our growth scan this week.
Baby Girl is measuring almost exactly the same as Miller, 5lbs6oz with a 90th
percentile head. She is head down, and we even saw hair. The best part is that
we got a good shot of her sweet little face. She has Miller’s kissable little
lips.
Movement:
She has slowed down which is normal
when you have less room to move around. I do not remember Miller slowing down
(ha, because he never has) but she still moves frequently. Apparently, I have
been feeling her butt and legs up under my ribs and her hands by my hips.
Food cravings: Eh, no real cravings. I am still
majorly into sweets though.
Food aversions: Nothing here either,
which is good.
Gender: Definitely a girl. I asked to see
at the ultrasound and the tech showed me the girl bits.
Labor Signs: Nothing going on here, thank
goodness.
Belly Button in or out? It is majorly stretched out.
What I miss: I am having so many conflicting
feelings about wanting to keep her in and to myself, and anxious to hold her in
my arms. I miss just being plain excited.
What I am looking forward to: We are taking some additional
maternity pictures this weekend. The ones last week turned out fine but I
really want some of just me with my bump. I am hoping that I am able to direct
Ben and that I can get the shots that I want.
Weekly Wisdom: After seeing her little face
this week on the ultrasound, I am actually getting excited to see her. I am
still nervous but it made it so much more of a reality to see the little face
that we will be falling in love with.
Milestones: According to the baby
websites, she is losing her fuzzy hair that has been covering her body to
prepare for birth. At 34 weeks, we are 6 weeks from our due date but she could
easily come in 4 weeks. I texted Ben that we will have a baby next month
(eek!).
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