Pregnancy Journal - 35 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal - 35 Weeks

How Far Along? 35 Weeks

Size of Baby: Large cantaloupe - 19-22 inches and 5.5 lbs

Gender: GIRL

Maternity Clothes: Nothing new...no more pants. I'm circulating between my dresses and skirts and ready to be done with maternity clothes. 

Best Moment This Week: We completed our last baby class at the hospital - this last one was a complete waste of time but we're glad to have done everything we can to prepare for Zoey. We also knocked out a few items from our registry that we absolutely needed. Feels good to be nearly ready for her to arrive!

Nursery: No changes but my order from Amazon finally arrived so after a load of laundry, I should be able to put together the final touches!

Movement: I couldn't sleep the other night due to this head cold I currently have but Zoey was keeping me entertained. She actually stuck the heel of her foot out where I could totally feel it! I almost woke Chris up. She dances all over the place these days and packs quite a punch...a few times she's caught me off guard and made me yelp from her wild movements. Most favorite part of pregnancy, hands down.

Cravings: Chocolate Milk, Strawberries, Carrots and Guacamole, Ice Cream, Baked Cheetos

Symptoms: Aside from the head cold, I still feel good! My belly button is absolutely an outtie now and my wedding ring is getting a little tight (but it is spring in Texas...or in other words, hot). I also experience a shock when I look at my bare belly in profile...yikes!

Sleep: Not sleeping great thanks to the awesome cold I caught over the weekend. 

What I Miss: My energy and agility - I cleaned all 3 bathrooms last weekend and it took me ALL day...I used to be able to deep clean the entire house in one day.

Looking Forward to: Packing those hospital bags this weekend, finishing up the housework and relaxing with Chris...about 5 weekends of just the two of us left!

Pregnancy Journal - 34 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal - 34 Weeks

How Far Along? 34 Weeks

Size of Baby: Pineapple - 19-22 inches and 4.9 lbs

Gender: GIRL

Maternity Clothes: Nothing new...my only pair of jeans just keep getting smaller and smaller. 

Best Moment This Week: My baby shower!! Such an amazing, amazing day thrown by my sweet sister and two wonderful friends. Zoey and I are very lucky girls. Zoey was accepted to a really great daycare and we're narrowing down her "school" plans for next year. We also had a great 34 week appointment on Wednesday, 2 more weeks until we find out if we're making any progress!

Sneak peeks from my shower!

My sister made this amazing diaper cake...she should seriously sell these.

The guests painted letters for Zoey's alphabet wall. Such a cool idea by my friend Katie!

My friend Sarah made this gorgeous wreath for our hospital room!

Zoey scored a lot of adorable stuff.

Nursery: Baby laundry has been done and we're just waiting on a few essential items from Amazon to arrive! My mom has been using her super power of finding deals to help us complete our registry without spending a fortune - she's the best! Still working on posting those pics. My blogging has been cut to a bare minimum with state testing at school and pure exhaustion from the extra 25 lbs. Hopefully I'll be able to get back to it before Zoey arrives!

Movement: Still very human-like movements, still loving it!

Cravings: Sonic Blasts, Chocolate Milk, Strawberries, Carrots and Guacamole

Symptoms: Pure excitement!!! I've actually felt pretty good this week.

Sleep: Snoring soooo much (sorry, Chris), I'm still sleeping pretty awesome though.

What I Miss: Clothes shopping...

Looking Forward to: Packing the hospital bags and deep cleaning the house this weekend! Also approximately 6 weeks from now...

Pregnancy Journal - 33 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal - 33 Weeks

How Far Along? 33 Weeks

Size of Baby: Honeydew - 19 inches and 4.5 lbs - We're in the melons now!

Gender: GIRL

Maternity Clothes: I bought a dress at Old Navy this weekend that was non-maternity and it fits awesome now but will look good after! Looking for more epic wins like that one. :) I must get a hair appointment though...my goodness.

Best Moment This Week: Our breastfeeding class on Monday was awesome! The lactation consultant was hilarious and I now feel very prepared for what's coming in that department. She also convinced me that I need a {My Brest Friend}...so that's now on the list. :)

Nursery: Still a few last minute touches but we're pretty much ready to go! Pics to come next week.

Movement: Wow, we hit 33 weeks and her movements really changed. She still moves all the time but they are very defined and human-like now. She is a constant entertainment!

Cravings: Sonic Blasts, Chocolate Milk, Strawberries, Carrots and Guacamole

Symptoms: Oh boy, I'm starting to slow down. My lower back starts to ache towards the end of the day and I find myself having to take more and more breaks during the day. Lugging around those extra pounds is hard! The pure joy and excitement for what is coming is getting out of control though!! I can't wait to meet our baby!

Sleep: Sleeping awesome, peeing lots, snoring a little...

What I Miss: My energy...

Looking Forward to: My baby shower this weekend!!! I've been looking forward to this for months and it's finally here! My sister and in-laws will be here - it's going to be a wonderful weekend! I'm also looking forward to our dr appt and touring our potential daycare next week. AND of course, approx 7 weeks from now... :)

Pregnancy Journal - 32 Weeks

Pregnancy Journal - 32 Weeks

**I wrote this last Thursday 4/3 but got lazy and never posted it.**

How Far Along? 32 Weeks

Size of Baby: A Bigger (?) Head of Lettuce - 19 inches and 3.9 lbs - Is it me or do these produce comparisons make less and less sense? 

Gender: GIRL

Maternity Clothes: Come on 8 weeks...I have one pair of capri jeans that are still comfortable and I'm recycling dresses every week. I hate to buy more maternity clothes but I may have to pick up a few more things to get me through.

Best Moment This Week: Our great 32 week appointment! Our doctor says everything is looking perfect and measuring right on. She also assured me that these crazy hiccups I've been feeling are totally normal. Loving these 2 week appointments.

Nursery: I'm happy to say I finally got myself together and made her closet dividers and headband holder last weekend. I can't wait to share these projects soon! Chris is in charge of the last little painting project so I'm hoping I can convince him to do it this weekend. :)

Movement: Tons! I finally caught a little film of her dancing and she gets stronger every day!

Cravings: Sonic Blasts, Chocolate Milk, Strawberries and Cheese

Symptoms: I officially have an outtie at all times! A student even noticed it yesterday. Also hemorrhoids...I mean, I've said it before...it's just rude to pretend like its all sunshine and rainbows. Witch Hazel is awesome.

Sleep: I've slept really well this week but I'm up to pee at least 2 times a night and I wake myself up snoring at least once. 

What I Miss: I have loved being pregnant and I wouldn't change anything for the world but I have been missing my pre-pregnancy body just a bit. It's hard to remember what I used to look like.

Looking Forward to: Our Infant Safety and Breastfeeding classes this weekend/next week, my baby shower in a few weeks AND approx. 8 weeks from now :)