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.