34 Weeks

Baby girl is now the size of a butternut squash. 
(measures 17.5 in, 4.75 lbs). 
She can recognize and react to simple songs
and her skin is now smoother than ever!

How far along? 34 weeks. 

Maternity clothes? Dresses & flip flops. Occasional bikini. That's it! 
Stretch marks? Love me some Bio-Oil!
Sleep: I'll sleep in 18 years.
Energy: Pretty perky. Usually at night. 
Best moment this week: Starting to pack the hospital and diaper bag in preparation! :) 
Have you told family and friends: Oh yes. :) Baby shower this weekend!

Miss Anything? Running.
Movement: Seems she has the hiccups more than she kicks lately. Also I can see her moving through my clothes. Like she's rolling, not kicking. Looks so neat. 

Food cravings: Cereal, frozen mango and strawberry yogurt. This question boring yet? My answer hasn't really changed. Although Mexican food is on the menu for this weekend.  

Food aversions: Still the same. Eww to meat, pasta and peanut butter.   

Anything making you queasy or sick: Cigarette smoke. BARF!

Have you started to show yet: nah! ;)
Gender prediction: Baby girl is already so beautiful.

Labor Signs: No more Braxton Hicks, that I can feel anyway.
Belly Button in or out? Don't ask.  
Happy or Moody most of the time: Smiling! Is this real life?

Looking forward to: Seeing baby girl's daddy and him being able to feel her move. :) :) :) 

33 Weeks

Baby girl is now the size of a pineapple.
(measures 17.2 in, 4.2 lbs).
She's keeping her eyes open
while awake and is also starting to coordinate
breathing with sucking and swallowing. 

How far along? 33 weeks. 
Maternity clothes? Pretty much all dresses at this point. Most comfy and the heat has not been messing around. 
Stretch marks? Nope! Swear by Bio-Oil!
Sleep: haha.
Energy: Burning anxiety into energy so I'd say it's moderate. 
Best moment this week: Had another 3D/4D ultrasound this past Thursday. Baby girl cooperated for the second half. She is soooooooooooooo adorable! Not much room left in there though and she is in the correct position so looks like the option of a C Section is probably out. 
Have you told family and friends: Oh yes. :) Baby shower right around the corner.

Miss Anything? Running. And lately I've been so excited and happy about things I want to jump up and down but feel like I can't.   
Movement: Daily kick counting has become more difficult but I'm probably doing it at the wrong time. She's still pretty active and has the hiccups at least twice a day.

Food cravings: Cereal, honeydew and strawberry yogurt. All I want. Funny I haven't had any major weird cravings. Feeling the need for some fro yo soon though. There's a new place I want to try out so I think I'll wait for that. ;) 

Food aversions: Still the same. Eww to meat, pasta and peanut butter.  As far as salt is concerned, string cheese is the furthest I'll go. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope! I feel pretty lucky. Have a feeling labor will make up for it though.

Have you started to show yet: umm duh.
Gender prediction: Little girl.

Labor Signs: Too early! Braxton Hicks are happening again though.
Belly Button in or out? In-ish and weird looking. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Joy. Joy.

Looking forward to: The baby shower!

Maternity Photos

Thought I'd share a few of my favorite maternity photos. They all turned out sooooo great which makes it difficult to post just a few. Photographer Jonelle DeMarco did an exceptional job and I was able to include Zoey, who was on her best behavior (as always).

Anxiety + Insomnia = Late Night Cheerio Munching

As the days go on, I am more and more anxious to meet our baby girl. I think I went maybe four nights where I was able to sleep a solid three hours but it didn't last. Obviously, I'm up at 1AM eating cereal and blogging! I just keep looking at her ultrasound pics over and over, imagining what she will look like. Still I'm sometimes in disbelief that this is all really happening. It's a great exciting feeling, one that keeps you up at night. :)

Daddy, baby girl at 29w3d and mommy. :)

32 Weeks

Baby gummy bear is now the size of a squash. 
(measures over 16.7in, 3.75 lbs). 
She's getting ready for her descent and is now in the head down position.
Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.  

How far along? 32 weeks. 
Maternity clothes? Yep. Dresses, yoga pants, leggings, flip flops and Chucks. Still all I'm interested in wearing. But the dresses aren't maternity so I may be able to wear them for a bit after baby. :) Wear a pair of maternity jeans here and there when Sac weather decides to be bi-polar. 
Stretch marks? Nope!
Sleep: I sleep for an hour at a time at night. Occasionally a nap during the day if I give myself time.
Energy: Energy is good! As long as I keep food in my belly. Otherwise I run out of fuel quickly and might move over to the cranky side for a minute.
Best moment this week: Definitely yesterday! I had my maternity photo shoot and it couldn't have gone better! I will post a couple pics this week but won't have most for two more weeks. Jonelle DeMarco was the photographer and she did an awesome job. 
Have you told family and friends: Of course. Baby shower planning is in full effect.

Miss Anything? Sleeping on tummy and running and jumping on the shopping cart in the parking lot after picking up groceries. Stopped myself from doing that the other day.  
Movement: She's still the little gymnast but her gym is quickly running out of room and I can tell.

Food cravings: Cereal, cereal, cereal. I'm eating Kix and yogurt right this second actually. Going through a couple boxes of cereal a week. 

Food aversions: Still the same. Eww to meat, pasta and peanut butter. And nothing salty but that's nothing new for me really. Probably just avoid it more than usual now. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: No more labor videos in pregnancy class so I'm good.

Have you started to show yet: Oh yea. But apprently from behind you can't tell I'm pregnant so that makes me happy. And despite certain nicknames I have been given during this pregnancy, I am not waddling, weebling or wobbling! :P 
Gender prediction: Little girl and she looks and acts like her daddy already.

Labor Signs: Too early!
Belly Button in or out? In, plus a nub right above it. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy happy.

Looking forward to: The Baby Connection asked me if I would like to come back again this week. A new tech is in training and needs practice. Umm, of course I'm not going to say no! Maybe baby girl will show her face this time. Even if she doesn't, it's always fun to see her. 

31 Weeks

Baby gummy bear weighs as much as four navel oranges. 
(measures over 16in, 3.3 lbs). 
Her energy is surging and all five senses are fully developed.
(See my "Yep, I'm huge" face above)

How far along? 31 weeks. 
Maternity clothes? Dresses, yoga pants, leggings, flip flops and Chucks. Still all I'm interested in wearing.  
Stretch marks? Nope!
Sleep: ha. I go to sleep at night and I'm up an hour later. Kind of like a game. Zoey hasn't been feeling well so we are both up off an on all night.
Energy: I realized my energy went back up a little this week when I found myself organizing and re-organzing baby girl's clothes multiple times. Washed twice. Keeping busy.
Best moment this week: I've started counting kicks and did not realize just how active she really is! She has a routine, same times every day, but the frequency is amazing! Another "best moment" this week, I was at the grocery store, a dad shopping with his two little kids looked at me and then down at his son and said, "See what happens when you eat watermelon seeds." Boy's eyes got huge as he looked over at me. It was pretty cute. 
Have you told family and friends: Yes, and a couple of her "aunts" are soooooooooo anxious!
Miss Anything? Nothing that I know I won't be able to do soon so I'm being patient.  
Movement: She's a busy bee in there! Her dance routines are becoming more complex. She's so talented. :)

Food cravings: Kix. Went to the store pretty late the other night just for Kix. Biggest box I could find because they don't last long.

Food aversions: Eww to meat, pasta and peanut butter. I really don't want anything warm. Probably because of the weather but it just makes my tummy grrr to think about it. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I can't handle the labor videos we have to watch in the pregnancy classes I've been attending. So I'm a pansy. Last week I actually did have to step out of the room because I thought I was going to pass out. So when the question comes up in the delivery room of whether or not I would like a mirror, the answer is a big fat NO.

Have you started to show yet: My belly button has started to show on top of my belly showing. It's a little nub on the belly. But my button is still an innie. So funny looking! 
Gender prediction: She's a girl. A stubborn little girl!

Labor Signs: Experienced Braxton Hicks contractions for the first time last week. That was interesting! Thankful for Brittany who has already been through this and is there to tell me everything is normal. Symptoms: I'm a little nauseous and lightheaded today. No bueno. Probably because I'm out of Kix.
Belly Button in or out? In, but again, there's a little nub.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy happy.

Looking forward to: Part II of the 3D ultrasound on Thursday. The tech is so awesome to have me come back in because she wasn't happy with the first round of photos. Hopefully baby girl cooperates and let's us see her pretty little face. Saw lots of views of her (daddy size) feet last time. ;)

Exercise for the Bump

Foot shrinkage is a symptom of pregnancy. :P

I can't explain how much walking has helped me through this pregnancy. I feel sooooo much better at the end of the day from walking for just 30 minutes a day. I've been lucky, the Sacramento weather is perfect around 7 pm every night. Although I would really like to run like I would pre-pregnancy, this is the next best thing until I can again. I will forever recommend it to any pregnant friends. Exercise is always important and doesn't have to change just because you are pregnant. :)

30 weeks

Baby gummy bear is now the size of a large head
of cabbage (weight-wise). 
(almost 16in, 3 lbs). 
Her skin is getting smoother and she is now strong
enough to grasp a finger!

How far along? 30 weeks. Ginormous and still 70 days to go! eek.
Maternity clothes? Dresses, bikinis, yoga pants, leggings, flip flops and Chucks. That is IT! I no longer like jeans at this time. 
Stretch marks? No, and I'm pretty sure I am keeping Bio Oil in business just on my own. DETERMINED to avoid them!
Sleep: hahahaha. What is the question? Can you define this word please? 
Energy: A teeny bit lower than it was last trimester. Naps do not equal energy anymore. Walks still help though.
Best moment this week: The ultrasound!!! She's soooooooooooo cute!!! :)
Have you told family and friends: Of course. And thanks to her Nana and my friends, I think baby girl already has more clothes than I do, which I had no idea was possible.
Miss Anything? Ahh this question... I miss sleeping on my stomach and wearing my Express jeans. 
Movement: She's been more quiet this past week than previously. But now when she is up, I can feel her hiccups! Oh, and I felt the first hard jab last night. I kinda yelped and Zoey just rolled her eyes at me. Baby girl is buff! Like me. ;)

Food cravings: This week has been honeydew with strawberry yogurt, daily smoothies & Kix cereal. Lots and lots of Kix!

Food aversions: Eww to meat, pasta and peanut butter. Wondering if my In N Out craving will come back but with temps already in the mid 90s, I don't see that happening. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Yes. The birth videos we have to watch in the pregnancy classes I've been attending. I'll admit it, I'm a pansy. Almost passed out when they took blood at my glucose test, when I received my Rhogam shot and now these videos are making me so sick I almost feel like I need to leave the room. I am in for it when this baby comes!!! Gotta man up!

Have you started to show yet: Umm. 
Gender prediction: Little pink gummy bear is quickly becoming a pink panda!

Labor Signs: No and I have a list of labor signs on the fridge for reference. But I'm sure I'll know. 

Symptoms: Yes. My ass is huge.

Belly Button in or out? In, but the piercing poking out makes my belly look like it has a little face on it. Hilarious!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and sleepy.

Looking forward to: Doctor's appointment this Wednesday. Also approaching are the second 3D ultrasound and maternity photos! :)

3D Ultrasound: 29w3d

Finally got in for the 3D ultrasound! Today was the first time baby girl was actually not feeling the ultrasound. She hid a little bit and I think she was tired. She yawned several times and her mouth looked HUGE! hehe. Also, she has daddy's feet so she won't ever be borrowing my shoes. I couldn't believe how beautiful she already is! The ultrasound tech at Baby Connection was so AWESOME! I go back in two weeks for more photos since this visit didn't provide as many as usual. Of course, I don't mind being able to see her again. 

She was definitely stubborn at this visit. 

I can't wait to meet her and see if she is just as stubborn once she's here. ;)

'Mommy to Be' Mother's Day Present

Had to share my beautiful surprise with everyone. I was overwhelmed when these arrived as I really didn't expect to be celebrated until next year but mommy to be counts, too! I also received so many Happy Mother's Day messages from friends and couldn't have been happier with the way the day turned out. I think I become more excited to meet baby girl each day, if that's even possible. 

I'll be floating on a happy cloud for quite a while thanks to these flowers. <3