40 Weeks! ♥

Officially 40 weeks!! Can't believe it! I had a feeling she'd come late. lol She's too comfortable in there and I've had no signs of her coming soon. It's crazy that this pregnancy is over and she could come any day now. It definitely looks like she's dropped so that's a good sign. We toured Labor & Delivery (finally!) on Monday so we both feel a lot better about where to go once I'm in labor and the whole process about how delivery will go and how my stay at the hospital will be. Standing in the delivery room was very surreal. Reality hit that she's coming out very, VERY soon and there's only one exit. haha I'm starting to get a bit nervous about delivery but I'm staying calm because everyone's delivery is different and it can go a hundred different ways. I had another ultrasound at my appt this past Tuesday. Baby Emily is measuring 3 weeks behind since she's a tiny 6 lbs 1 oz, which is fine because the doctors figured she'd be 6.5 lbs at birth. I had the tech confirm gender and she's still a girl. lol Her body is proportionate, she's in position and practicing breathing. :) I still haven't dilated any, but I'm almost completely effaced.

How far along: 40 weeks!
Size of the baby: jackfruit
Total weight gain: 14 lbs
Maternity clothes: kinda
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: good for the most part
Best moment of this week: getting to see her again & the hubby is home on leave!
Miss anything: comfort! lol
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: kinda both lol
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: a fun weekend with the family and hopefully a baby! lol :)

39 Weeks! ♥

ONE MORE WEEK!!! Holy cow where has the time gone? My appt was Monday and I got to see the new doctor to the practice. So my appt that usually takes an hour or less wound up taking 2 because it was his first on-call day I think. Plus he was very thorough and took his time talking to me, etc unlike the other doctors that come in, do their thing, and leave. lol He was really nice. I was hoping to have progressed some by that appt because I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions, but no such luck. Baby Emily is still very content where she is. They measured my uterus and I measured 36 cm (?), which is small again so the doctor ordered an ultrasound for my next appt to make sure she's growing like she should. I wasn't too concerned because they did this at 33 weeks and she was measuring right on track, just very tiny.

Yesterday morning, around 11:30, I realized she wasn't moving and I had been so busy with work that I couldn't remember the last time I felt her. She's usually moving around a lot and jabbing me with a fist or foot and making me uncomfortable and she hadn't done that at all. I tried poking her and jiggling her around to wake her up, but no luck. Still no movement. I was trying not to get too worried, but after 10-15 mins of unsuccessfully trying to make her move I called my dr's office. They could see me at 2pm and told me to drink orange juice. I didn't have any at work so some friends and coworkers were telling me to try ice cold water or diet coke. I tried the water, nothing. I tried Diet Coke and luckily she jabbed me a few times so I knew she was ok, but she still wasn't moving around like she normally does. A lot of people were saying she's probably just cramped, etc, but she was actively moving less than 12 hours prior. This was a drastic decrease in movement so it concerned me. I called the nurse back and told her I had felt some movement & asked if I still needed to come in. She told me to still come in if I felt like her movement still wasn't normal because it's better to be safe than sorry. Usually she's active before and after lunch, but not yesterday, so I decided to go in. Luckily my dad went with me for moral support. They hooked me up to a Non-Stress Test (NST) that monitors my contractions and baby's heartbeat and I had a button to press whenever I felt movement. These tests normally take 20-30 minutes but mine was about 45-50 minutes and I can only assume it was because how still Emily was. For the first 2/3 to 3/4 of the test she stayed very still and I only felt her move about 5-6 times. Her heartrate stayed around 135bpm. The tech came in a few times to check the graph and at this point in the test she asked me if I had felt any movement. I told her I had felt some every now & then but not much. (The graph shows marks when I press the button.) As soon as the tech left, guess who started moving like her crazy, normal self?! lol She started moving around so much making her heartrate bump up to 157-172 at times. She decided to prove me wrong. Hardheaded already....oh boy. lol I don't know what made her stay asleep so long that morning but I'm glad I still went in to check on her and learn she's ok. :) The doctor talked to me and measured my uterus again, still at 36 cm. He also told me next time she gets very still to increase my blood sugar by drinking orange juice or real coke. So FYI to all you future and currently pregnant ladies!

How far along: 39 weeks!
Size of the baby: watermelon
Total weight gain: 14 lbs
Maternity clothes: kinda
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: good for the most part
Best moment of this week: another fun weekend with family, gorgeous weather & knowing Baby Emily's ok
Miss anything: feeling normal with no discomfort lol
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: still in, barely. lol
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: having the hubby home for a while, our tour of L&D and ultrasound next week, and hopefully a baby! lol :)

38 Weeks! ♥

Wow, another week down and only 2-ish more to go! I'm so ready for her to come whenever. lol I don't know how my belly continues to grow when I feel stretched out to the max as is. We're making headway with the nursery. All of her clothes & bedding are washed. I'm kinda worried I don't have enough tiny clothes to fit her. :( The doctors think she's going to be tiny and some of the newborn clothes I have I think will swallow her, but I guess we'll wait and see. I've been feeling rounder lately and based on this week's pic, I look very round, too. haha I don't know if it's a growth spurt, if she's laying weird, or if the camera angle is different but this week's belly pic makes my belly look like a basketball. haha My doctor visit went well this week. My OB/GYN was on call so I got to see her again. :) She checked me and confirmed again that Emily is super low. She said that's a good thing because it helps to soften my cervix so I'm hoping that means a quick delivery like my mom had. lol She mentioned most babies take coaxing to get down that low so it's good that she's already there. I'm still not dilated any so I guess Emily is content where she is for now.

Comparison shot: 33 vs 38 weeks!

How far along: 38 weeks!
Size of the baby: pumpkin
Total weight gain: 15 lbs
Maternity clothes: kinda
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: usually good, some nights I still rotate from side to side
Best moment of this week: had a great weekend with the hubby and family and a good dr's visit this week
Miss anything: being able to bend and be on my feet for an extended amount of time
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in, for now. I think it's trying to pop out. lol
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: the fun-filled weekend ahead with my love & the whole family!

37 Weeks! ♥

I'm officially full-term! That is so crazy to me! She could come any day now if she wanted to. :) I started my weekly visits to the doctor this week. They did my strep B test but I haven't heard the results yet. The doctor did confirm that she's head down and very low, which I figured since she's been low this entire time. I also have not dilated any, which is good I guess. So another great appt. The nursery is coming along nicely, but it's still not done. lol That's the goal this weekend. Last weekend I finally got her clothes into piles to wash and had no idea she had so much clothes already! I can't wait to dress her up in all the cute clothes!

35 vs. 37 weeks comparison. I haven't gained weight in the past 2 weeks so it's surprising to see how much she's grown in 2 weeks. :)

How far along: 37 weeks!
Size of the baby: pumpkin
Total weight gain: 13 lbs
Maternity clothes: kinda
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: usually good, some nights I still rotate from side to side
Best moment of this week: had a great weekend with the hubby and family and a good dr's visit this week
Miss anything: being able to bend lol
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in, for now. I think it's trying to pop out. lol
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: spending the weekend with my hubby & working more on the nursery

36 Weeks! ♥

Wow, 4 more weeks!! Reality is really starting to set in. It blows my mind that she could literally come any day now. I have a few friends who delivered their babies around 36 and 37 weeks so we'll see. :) I'd love to see her sweet face but she needs to cook as long as she needs. haha According to one of my pregnancy apps, her lungs are completely developed and she has enough fat to keep her body warm if she were to arrive now.

How far along: 36 weeks!
Size of the baby: winter melon
Total weight gain: 13 lbs
Maternity clothes: kinda
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: usually good, some nights I still rotate from side to side
Best moment of this week: had another great baby shower thrown by my friends and spending time with family on Easter
Miss anything: ability to be on my feet for long periods of time without it resulting in swollen ankles/feet, back pain, & sore butt/legs. lol
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in, for now. I think it's trying to pop out. lol
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: spending the weekend with my hubby & getting some things done in the nursery & shopping for another vehicle

35 Weeks! ♥

I can't believe another week has flown by! Only 35 days until her due date. That's so crazy to me! The handful of my prego friends that were due before me now have newborns to snuggle, which means I'm next on the list of prego friends. Exciting but nerve-wracking all at the same time. I still have my goal of having everything ready by the end of this month just in case, so 2 more weeks to accomplish that.

This is 32 weeks vs 35 weeks. I'm curious to see how much she & I grow in the next 5 weeks.

How far along: 35 weeks!
Size of the baby: honeydew
Total weight gain: 13 lbs
Maternity clothes: Sorta. I have a few tops & a pair of shorts that I've worn once.
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: starting to toss & turn more. It's hard to get comfy with a belly in the way.
Best moment of this week: a much-needed weekend get-away and a short work week!
Miss anything: not lately
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: my baby shower with friends tomorrow and Easter with the family Sunday

34 Weeks! ♥

How far along: 34 weeks!
Size of the baby: coconut
Total weight gain: 12 lbs
Maternity clothes: Sorta. I have a few tops & a pair of shorts that I've worn once.
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: good for the most part
Best moment of this week: getting the nursery painted & set-up :)
Miss anything: not lately
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: spontaneous, long beach weekend!

33 Weeks! ♥

Less than 2 months to go!! I'm getting excited to meet her and feeling better about being prepared for her now that we have some baby items for her thanks to my awesome family at my baby shower!

How far along: 33 weeks!
Size of the baby: butternut squash
Total weight gain: 11 lbs
Maternity clothes: I've worn a few tops for the belly room & length.
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: still good
Best moment of this week: getting to see her again! ♥
Miss anything: Probably energy. I wasn't much busier than normal last weekend but it exhausted me.
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: getting the nursery ready this weekend!

32 Weeks! ♥

Can't believe another week has gone by and it's crazy to think my baby showers are starting soon! I'm excited to meet her but nothing is ready for her. lol

How far along: 32 weeks!
Size of the baby: durian fruit
Total weight gain: 11 lbs
Maternity clothes: I've worn a few tops for the belly room & length.
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: ok for the most part. Some nights I'm turning from side to side.
Best moment of this week: my maternity photos!
Miss anything: Coke! Every time I hear the pop of a freshly open soda can I ache! lol
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: my first baby shower with the family tomorrow!

31 Weeks! ♥

Another week down, 9 more to go!! Eeeeeek! She's supposedly around 16" and 3-3.5 lbs. I can definitely tell she's growing because she feels more cramped each week. At my OB appt my doctor said she thinks Baby Girl will be about 6-6.5 lbs at birth and I agree. My husband and I were both tiny babies but he was 3" longer than me. She tends to stay in the same position all day every day. I wake up and her head, or at least what I think is her head, is on my right side under my ribs and she's laying diagonally. She stays there most of the morning making it hard to slouch at all at work. lol At night she wakes up and wiggles like crazy. I love this little one so much and I'm getting so excited to meet her, but our house is no where near ready for her!

How far along: 31 weeks!
Size of the baby: squash
Total weight gain: 11 lbs
Maternity clothes: I've worn a few tops for the belly room & length.
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: still good
Best moment of this week: knowing she & I both are growing right on schedule
Miss anything: bending over. lol
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: my maternity photoshoot tomorrow!! SO excited!

30 weeks! ♥

I know I say this every week but I really cannot believe how quickly this pregnancy is flying by! Only 10 more weeks (or less if she's early) and we're still not any closer to having the house ready for her. lol I'm definitely feeling rounder and a little pointier this past week.

I didn't realize just how much she & I have both grown until I did this comparison! This is me at 26 weeks vs. 30 weeks. Supposedly she's been putting on the baby fat and chunking up over the past few weeks but it's still amazing to see her growth physically in regards to my bump.

How far along: 30 weeks!
Size of the baby: pineapple
Total weight gain: 11 lbs
Maternity clothes: not yet, but I do have some maternity tops for length that I haven't worn yet
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: still good
Best moment of this week: I think we finally picked a name!
Miss anything: caffeine! Every time I hear a soda can being opened at work my heart breaks a little. lol
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: definitely!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: a relaxing weekend & my next OB appt next week

29 Weeks! ♥

Can't believe another week has gone by! I really need to get stuff done & ready for her. lol

How far along: 29 weeks!
Size of the baby: cucumber
Total weight gain: 9 lbs
Maternity clothes: not yet
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: still good
Best moment of this week: Feeling her move & knowing she's ok & growing. :)
Miss anything: caffeine! I really want a coke! lol
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: yes! She's growing more & more every week.
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: warm, sunny weather!

28 Weeks! ♥

As crazy as it sounds, I think I've grown/rounded out even more than last week! She's starting to gain weight and pack on the fat, so she's definitely taking up more room than she used to. I officially cannot see my feet if I'm standing straight and my jeans that have always fit now have to have a hair tie, but barely! lol

It's so amazing and blows my mind how much she's grown in a month! She must've had a growth spurt in the past week or two because these jeans could button last week and now they need a hair tie, barely. lol This is 24 weeks vs. 28 weeks.

How far along: 28 weeks!
Size of the baby: acorn squash
Total weight gain: 10 lbs (but it fluctuates b/c Sunday my scale showed less than 9 lbs gained)
Maternity clothes: not really. I'm still in my regular clothes but my mom bought me some clothes that are Petite XS & S and elastic size 4 pants that I can wear for *hopefully* the remainder of the pregnancy.
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: still good
Best moment of this week: I passed my glucose test!! And enjoying a long-deserved night out at the ballet & dinner at IHOP!
Miss anything: being thin, but I know it's worth it & hoping I'll quickly go back to my old size & weight once she's here.
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: even moreso now!
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: a great weekend with my love

27 Weeks! ♥

The other day I noticed she has decided to pop out a little more. I've also rounded out a bit more since last week. It still amazes me how much she's grown already & will continue to grow over the next 13 weeks. I'm officially in the 3rd trimester and it's crazy how fast time has gone. Before I know it she'll be here! After this week she'll have a 95% survival rate if born premature.

How far along: 27 weeks!
Size of the baby: eggplant
Total weight gain: 8 lbs
Maternity clothes: not yet
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: still good, but some nights are rough depending on where she's laying and how hard she's kicking
Best moment of this week: feeling her move & spending time with my love
Miss anything: nothing this week
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: yep
Gender: baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy
Looking forward to: my next OB appt on Monday :)

26 Weeks! ♥

I don't know how a 14", almost 2lb baby is in there! It's so amazing and crazy to feel her move/kick both sides of my abdomen simultaneously. I can't believe I'm at the end of the 2nd trimester already. Time is flying by. Her eyes are no longer fused shut so she can open her eyes. If for some reason she were to arrive between 27 and 32 weeks, her survival rate is 80-95%! The other day we officially hit double digits until her due date and reality hit a little, that's a little over 3 months! We still have SO much to get done. A house to thoroughly clean, we need to figure out what we're doing with the nursery furniture-wise & get stuff moved out of it, paint the walls, etc. I hope to get everything done by the end of April just in case she comes early.

How far along: 26 weeks!
Size of the baby: rutabaga
Total weight gain: 7 lbs
Maternity clothes: not yet
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: still good :)
Best moment of this week: feeling her move all the time!
Miss anything: my old body, but I know it's worth it. :)
Movement: every day! ♥
Food cravings: not really
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: yep
Gender: precious baby girl!
Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out: in
Wedding rings on or off: on
Happy or moody most of the time: happy
Looking forward to: Valentine's Day, time with family and my love this weekend.