Pregnancy Survey - Week 32

 

 

How far along are you? 32 weeks.  54 days left!

How big is Baby? 3.75 pounds and about 16.7 inches long.

Weight Gain? well...could be better....could be worse

 Gender? Still a Boy

Maternity Clothes? Skirts and leggings are my best friends right now!!  I don't know what I'd do without comfy maternity clothes. It's been such a blessing to have a friend of mine let me borrow so many wonderful clothes!

Stretch Marks? Not any new ones! I was blessed with stretch marks before I was 14. :(

Sleep? I've started having hip pain when sleeping.  You try sleeping only on your sides and hopefully mostly on your left side.  It hurts when you wake up!!

Symptoms? I'm starting to crave anything unhealthy.  

I'm becoming more and more uncomfortable.

I have a bit of a harder time breathing.

Forgetfulness!!!

Movement? I'm lucky to have quite the mover on me! I've been feeling him roll around more often.

He likes to stretch which is getting uncomfortable for mommy.

 

Food Cravings? peanut butter and jelly in a whole wheat tortilla.

Big ol' burritos from Portland's finest food carts.

Labor Signs? Still feeling some braxton hicks contractions.  Nothing bad. 

I keep monitoring them just to make sure.

Belly Button in or out? 100% innie! It hasn't changed even a little bit.

What I miss? Being able to sleep on my stomach.  Not going to the bathroom every half hour.  Having energy, I feel so tired!

What I am looking forward to? maternity leave where it's just me and baby and daddy and not a thing to do except just be!  Learning how I cope with labor.

Best moment of the week? I traveled to Indiana for my sisters graduation.  It was hard being away from Rolando that long, but it was totally worth it.  Rolando met me inside the airport with a sunflower and a great big kiss and hug.  Then he leaned down and kissed my belly :)

Pregnancy Survey - 30 weeks

not the best picture of me...sister was making me laugh! :)

 

How far along are you? 30 weeks today. 70 days left! :)

How big is Baby? 3 pounds and about 15.7 inches long.

Weight Gain? In the last eight weeks I've gained 7 pounds.  So I think I'm doing pretty well.

 Gender? Boy

Maternity Clothes? Skirts and leggings are my best friends right now!!  I don't know what I'd do without comfy maternity clothes. It's been such a blessing to have a friend of mine let me borrow so many wonderful clothes!

Stretch Marks? Not any new ones! I was blessed with stretch marks before I was 14. :(

Sleep? I sleep fairly well. I'm not big enough to be SUPER uncomfortable. I do notice I wake up more often to readjust, but then I go right back to sleep.

Symptoms? I've been getting slight numbness in my legs if I sit in a awkward position too long.

Can't cross my legs for more than a minute at a time (which I shouldn't be doing anyway).

I think my bladder has stepped it up a notch!  WOW!

Today I noticed that I need to wear my glasses at work to see the computer clearly.

Movement? I'm lucky to have quite the mover on me! I've been feeling him roll around more often.

He likes to stretch which is getting uncomfortable for mommy.

Food Cravings? Sour cream was all I wanted for about a week!  Eggs, potatoes, salsa and sour cream!

I had a real craving for chocolate yesterday.  I have given it up for lent so I didn't succumb, but I did get Ben & Jerry's Red Velvet Ice cream!  OH.MY.WORD!! To die for!

Labor Signs? Still feeling some braxton hicks contractions.  Nothing bad. 

I keep monitoring them just to make sure.

Belly Button in or out? 100% innie! It hasn't changed even a little bit.

What I miss? Drinking two glasses of wine if I have a bad day!

(sorry mom, just being honest)

What I am looking forward to? maternity leave where it's just me and baby and daddy and not a thing to do except just be!

Best moment of the week? Rolando and I started our childbirth preperation classes this last Thursday.  I know Rolando is going to be fine once things start progressing, but he is scared to death!  He told me that he's going to be in the hospital for a week afterward because he'll have a heart attack. Not funny (but kinda funny).

Pregnancy Survey - Week 28

How far along are you? 28 weeks today.  84 days left! :)

How big is Baby? 2 1/4 pounds and about 15 inches long.

Weight Gain? At my last doctor appointment I had lost two pounds, but she didn't seem worried.  It's not like I'm starving myself...that's for sure.

Gender? Boy

Maternity Clothes?  I don't know what I'd do without comfy maternity clothes.  It's been such a blessing to have a friend of mine let me borrow so many wonderful clothes!

Stretch Marks? Not any new ones!  I was blessed with stretch marks before I was 14. :(

Sleep? I sleep fairly well.  I'm not big enough to be SUPER uncomfortable.  I do notice I wake up more often to readjust, but then I go right back to sleep.

Symptoms? Last week I went on a hike and I noticed the shortness of breath.  And I'm not even that big yet.  Also, my back feels sore much faster than normal.  Not much bending over for me anymore.

Movement? I'm lucky to have quite the mover on me!  I absolutely adore feeling him move around inside of me.  I'm excited to experience him rolling and tumbling.

Food Cravings? nothing except for I love my foods even spicier than normal.

Labor Signs? I've had a few moments where I could tell I was having Braxton Hicks contractions just because my belly felt tight for a couple of seconds.  But they don't hurt, just feel weird, nothing to worry about yet.

Belly Button in or out? 100% innie!  It hasn't changed even a little bit.

What I miss? I miss being able to sleep on my stomach.  Couple nights ago, I slept in Child's Pose for about 10 minutes.  It was glorious!!

What I am looking forward to? Carting my son around and showing him off to the world!!! :)

Best moment of the week? Going to a consignment sale with friends and getting some really awesome clothes for super cheap! :)

Pregnancy Survey - Week 25

How far along are you? 25 weeks and 5 days.  I am LESS than 100 days away

from meeting Sweet Pea!

How big is Baby? Baby is about 9 inches and weighs 1 3/4 pounds :)

Weight Gain? You bet your sweet bippies!  I've gained about 18 pounds.  More than I wanted with only being 25 weeks, but still in the okay range.

Gender? Boy

Maternity Clothes? Yes ma'am!  I can still fit into some of my work shirts (if they are long enough) but I've been in maternity pants for about 12 weeks.  I seriously cannot stand anything tight around my belly!!

Stretch Marks? Not any new ones!  I was blessed with stretch marks before I was 14. :(

Sleep? I was sleeping just fine up until about a week ago.  March 16th I hit the milestone of Sweet Pea waking me up with his kicks for the first time.  I'm sleeping okay if I always have my body pillow with me!

Symptoms? I have not experienced many pregnancy symptoms.  I'm not trying to brag, just being honest.  I was never nauseous, i was only tired for about a week.  I've not experienced cravings other than I love spicy foods more and more. The only aversion I experienced was to coffee, but that has disappeared!  YUM!

Movement? YES!!! Sweet Pea has been kicking up a storm lately!  I absolutely adore feeling him move around inside of me.  I'm excited to experience him rolling and tumbling.

Food Cravings? nothing except for I love my foods even spicier than normal.

Labor Signs? none yet

Belly Button in or out? 100% innie!  It hasn't changed even a little bit.

What I miss? I've been thinking about this for 5 minutes and have come up with nothing!

What I am looking forward to? I can't wait to see what he looks like.  How dark is his skin going to be?  What shape will his eyes be?  What will be the color and texture of his hair?  Will he have Rolando's nose (I think he will based on the ultrasound picture)?

cutest little profile I've ever seen!! and the nose? totally Rolando's!

Best moment of the week? Knowing that I hit the double digits of days left in pregnancy. :)  YAY!!! 

poundage

*IT* happened!  I went in for my monthly doctor visit today and I knew it was going to happen, but I still am a little kljaser;aiweur[o  about it.  That's right there aren't words for it just yet.

I did my blood pressure/weigh in with the nurse (super sweet Christian lady).  I saw the scale and FREAKED!!!!!!!!!!  Are you effing kidding me?!??  That's what I weigh?  Are you sure you're doing this thing right?  ACK!!!!!

I jumped 9 pounds this month.  I really wasn't trying hard NOT to add the pounds, but I thought I was being good and making good choices.  Alright so I slacked on the exercise...who doesn't?  So I had Taco Bell that one night...who wouldn't?  So I bought a small thing of Ben & Jerry's....DUH!  I only had one very small piece of cake at Alice's birthday party....just one...I swear!

I really, really wanted to only gain 4-5 pounds this month.  I should have known though, with my genes (haha, I almost put jeans), I would pack on the pounds in double.  There's always next month to work harder at it.  The sad part is, you can't lose weight when pregnant and you can't go back and correct it.  Once the pounds are on, they're on and there's no turning back.  I have to gain another 4-5 pounds this month.  All for the baby (ooo!  he just kicked me! :)

I've put on 17 pounds since becoming pregnant and I told myself I was really going to stick to the 30-35 that the doctor recommends.  YIKES!!  I gotta start really focusing.  It'll be easier when this DARN rainy season is over.  I love walking outside, but can't do it right now.  It'll also be easier when the musical that I'm directing is over.  I won't be so exhausted and will actually make it to the gym 3-4 times a week instead of 1 time a week.  OUCH!!

I know it's not all about the weight you gain.  I know it's healthy for the baby for me to gain weight.  I'm not trying to complain and PLEASE notice that not one single time did I say I was fat or ugly or not cute.  I don't think any of those things (BIG grown-up step for me).  I am proud of the baby bump I have.  I'm doing everything I can to keep this baby happy and healthy inside of me (dude...there's a LIVING being inside of me...still gives me the biggest smile ever!)  This little baby is going be the most amazing boy ever!  I want to be as healthy as possible to have the energy to play and run and laugh and dance.  That means focusing on the poundage :)

I'm going to be an energetic, fun, HOT momma!!!!