Monday, March 26, 2012

32 weeks

weighs as much as a large jicama
How far along? 32 Weeks, 1 day
Total weight gain: 25 lbs
Maternity clothes? yes
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: sleep is good
Best moment this week: having my Utah sisters come to Logan to see the baby's nursery and have my birthday lunch.

Miss Anything? breathing normally and being able to curl up in a ball on the couch.
Movement: still lots of movement.. I know I will miss this feeling so much.
Food cravings: apples, oranges, pineapples, potatoes, eggs
Anything making you queasy or sick: not really
Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: mild swelling in hands and just moments of discomfort
Belly Button in or out? flat
Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!
Looking forward to: maternity pictures tomorrow!

Saturday, March 24, 2012

31 weeks

4 navel oranges!
How far along? 31 Weeks, 6 days
Total weight gain: 25
Maternity clothes? lots of maternity shirts & leggings, still uncomfortably wearing my regular pants  & trying to squeeze into my old yoga pants/tshirts 
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: sleep is still good although I wake up often to roll over because of sore hips
Best moment this week: 
got to go to St. George to see my parents with my sisters. 
Miss Anything? everything - I am officially at the "uncomfortable" stage, out of breath often & I am really missing being able to put on socks/shoes without huffing & puffing
Movement: more like shifting around rather than kicking ...and I think she has had hiccups a couple of times!
Food cravings: spaghetti o's
Anything making you queasy or sick: not much maybe strong smells
Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: some heartburn, out of breath every now & then, starting to have a little swelling in my feet/hands after doing lots of walking & for some reason it was worse in st. george
Belly Button in or out? flat
Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!
Looking forward to: finishing the nursery & organizing all of the adorable clothes... I love looking at all of them!! Need to order more crib sheets and some clothes I just love this week too! Can't believe she will be here so very soon! :)

Sunday, March 11, 2012

30 weeks

whats 3 lbs 16 inches and cute as can be??
How far along? 30 Weeks, 1 day 
Total weight gain: 23 lbs
Maternity clothes? mostly my regular clothes with a few maternity items mixed in
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: all of a sudden sleep is not so great - unless I am extremely tired, I lay awake at night just thinking of all the things to come and totally struggle to fall asleep....then I wake up a few times in the night with sore hips & roll around a lot. Hope this is just a phase!
Best moment this week: seeing my parents briefly at my nephew Jakes baptism and spending a few days with the Michels.

Miss Anything?  energy and the ability to avoid public restrooms. 
Movement: She is such a wiggle worm and if I play music for her I swear she starts dancing :) 
Food cravings: milk, anything citrus and apple jacks and last night I really wanted garlic noodles from pf changs
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: No
Symptoms:  overall lack of mobility - i know, it's only gonna get worse. but honestly putting on and taking off shoes, socks and pants.......
Belly Button in or out? still flat
Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: so very happy
Looking forward to: Going to sunny St. George to visit my mom and dad :) 

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

29 weeks

baby is the size of a squash 
How far along? 29 Weeks, 3 days 
Total weight gain: 22 lbs gained at my 29 week appointment
Maternity clothes? mostly my regular clothes with a few maternity items mixed in
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: still sleeping great
Best moment this week: 
having another 4D ultrasound!  She is 3 lbs! with long legs and chubby cheeks.  It made it so much more real and now I just want her here to hold :)
Miss Anything? fitting into some of my winter clothes from last year... sledding, skiing or ice skating... ... and being able to lay on my back! 
Movement: lots of movement still, although I'd imagine she's going to start getting pretty cramped in there
Food cravings: peanut butter, apples & smoothies
Anything making you queasy or sick: eating an entire plate of red velvet brownies :/
Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: acid reflux if I get too full, sore hips,  restless legs if I stay up too late
Belly Button in or out? flat
Wedding rings on or off? on, some days they seem looser than ever, maybe just because it is cold?
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Starting the birthing classes