even though we've had plenty of other things going on in our lives,
i will humor you all with another pregnancy update
34 weeks
35 weeks
36 weeks
my view from above
how far along? currently in my 37th week
weight gain: 25- 30ish?? ugh, i have no idea. i do know i lost 4 lbs last week somehow (maybe because all i want to eat these days is snow cones) but i think it fluctuates depending on the time of day that i am weighed. especially since i still have beautiful swollen legs that are full of water weight!
maternity clothes? i actually only bought one pair of maternity pants. next pregnancy i'm sure i'll invest in some work pants but i never wear jeans anymore these days so i couldn't justify buying them. my mom gave me a few maternity shirts but between some belly bands and the long, flowy shirts that are in style these days, i've gotten by pretty well without doing too much shopping. i'm also loving leggings and maxi dresses these days especially because it has been sooooo hot this summer.
stretch marks? none... yet... and hopefully they won't come. also, my belly button is still an "innie" and i never got that dark line down my belly.
sleep? like before, once i get comfortable, i can actually sleep most of the night. i think i have woken up maybe twice this entire pregnancy to use the bathroom. if anything, i get woken up because the baby loves to kick my ribs! but i actually can't complain too much about lack of sleep because i think i've had it better than most women.
best moment of the week: feeling my first contractions! i haven't had any braxton hicks at all throughout this pregnancy... no cramping... nothing. so, the other day at work i felt (3 times) what my dr said really are contractions! other favorite from last week- josh got me a whole bunch of prenatal massages back when we first found out we were pregnant. i held on to most of them knowing i'd really want my massages later in the pregnancy. well, i've been able to take advantage of massages every week to 2 weeks and they have been amazing! and this last time, the masseuse gave me the best back massage i could ever have asked for. i'm already looking forward to getting another one from her tomorrow!
miss anything? i really miss having my energy. right now, i'm still working 40+ hours a week and it's starting to wear on me. i miss working out (especially running) and i want to be able to walk without waddling and i really miss sleeping on my stomach. this baby is sitting pretty far back so my back constantly hurts. it'll be nice to have relief from that soon, too!
food cravings? still anything fruity and especially anything cold. this hot summer has taken a toll on my body and all i want is something frozen to cool me off!
anything making you sick? no, thank goodness
gender: all girl
labor signs: just a few contractions. dr says i'm not dilated quite yet.
belly button? still in
wedding ring? no problems getting it on and off!
happy or moody most of the time? happy, but i can tell when my moods are coming. i try to warn josh ahead of time :)
looking forward to? no more sharp kicks in my ribs, seeing what she looks like, holding her in my arms, giving her a name!
weight gain: 25- 30ish?? ugh, i have no idea. i do know i lost 4 lbs last week somehow (maybe because all i want to eat these days is snow cones) but i think it fluctuates depending on the time of day that i am weighed. especially since i still have beautiful swollen legs that are full of water weight!
maternity clothes? i actually only bought one pair of maternity pants. next pregnancy i'm sure i'll invest in some work pants but i never wear jeans anymore these days so i couldn't justify buying them. my mom gave me a few maternity shirts but between some belly bands and the long, flowy shirts that are in style these days, i've gotten by pretty well without doing too much shopping. i'm also loving leggings and maxi dresses these days especially because it has been sooooo hot this summer.
stretch marks? none... yet... and hopefully they won't come. also, my belly button is still an "innie" and i never got that dark line down my belly.
sleep? like before, once i get comfortable, i can actually sleep most of the night. i think i have woken up maybe twice this entire pregnancy to use the bathroom. if anything, i get woken up because the baby loves to kick my ribs! but i actually can't complain too much about lack of sleep because i think i've had it better than most women.
best moment of the week: feeling my first contractions! i haven't had any braxton hicks at all throughout this pregnancy... no cramping... nothing. so, the other day at work i felt (3 times) what my dr said really are contractions! other favorite from last week- josh got me a whole bunch of prenatal massages back when we first found out we were pregnant. i held on to most of them knowing i'd really want my massages later in the pregnancy. well, i've been able to take advantage of massages every week to 2 weeks and they have been amazing! and this last time, the masseuse gave me the best back massage i could ever have asked for. i'm already looking forward to getting another one from her tomorrow!
miss anything? i really miss having my energy. right now, i'm still working 40+ hours a week and it's starting to wear on me. i miss working out (especially running) and i want to be able to walk without waddling and i really miss sleeping on my stomach. this baby is sitting pretty far back so my back constantly hurts. it'll be nice to have relief from that soon, too!
food cravings? still anything fruity and especially anything cold. this hot summer has taken a toll on my body and all i want is something frozen to cool me off!
anything making you sick? no, thank goodness
gender: all girl
labor signs: just a few contractions. dr says i'm not dilated quite yet.
belly button? still in
wedding ring? no problems getting it on and off!
happy or moody most of the time? happy, but i can tell when my moods are coming. i try to warn josh ahead of time :)
looking forward to? no more sharp kicks in my ribs, seeing what she looks like, holding her in my arms, giving her a name!
luckily this pregnancy really has been relatively easy so far. as much as i complain about swollen legs, a sore back, and bruised ribs, there have been absolutely no signs of problems or concerns the whole pregnancy (except for constantly checking me for pre-eclampsia and toxemia). at the end of the day, i know that pregnancy is not easy and as taxing as it is on my body, i couldn't ask for any more.
josh and i are finally pretty much set with everything that we need for her and her nursery is just about finished. now, it's just the waiting game till she gets here! josh will be traveling to new york this week for work and i pray that she doesn't decide to make her grand appearance while he's gone! however, if she wants to come a week from today, i'd be a very happy momma :)
