34 Weeks

34 weeks and very uncomfortable! We had a doctors appointment this morning and everything looks great, but baby girl is still breech. She did manage to flip over the doctor thinks, but she went the wrong way. Instead of head down, she is sitting right side up, with her head still ramming my ribs! Stubborn little thing. I got all my instructions for my C-section, since we're obviously still planning on that. Aside from being breech though, everything is great, my weight gain is right on track, (even though I feel like a horse), blood pressure and baby's heart rate are perfect and I confirmed today with the doctor if she thought I'd be able to work right up until the end and she said she has no reason to suspect that I'm at risk for pre-term labor, so we're doing great!
Heading off for a vacation in the Adirondacks on Wednesday, 5 days of relaxation should be great, except I'm a little worried about not having my bed or my couch, since I am not comfortable sleeping, sitting or standing anywhere, but it will be nice to get away before the baby comes, our last trip without our third wheel!

How far along? 34.1 weeks (yes every .1 counts at this stage)
Total weight gain/loss:  Gained 32 so far.
Stretch marks?  Nope
Sleep: Just very uncomfortable.

Best moment this week: Getting a little more of the nursery done, we hung curtains and picked up our area rug, also got a call that our glider should be in by the end of the week, so I should have that soon too. 

Miss Anything?  Being thin, and feeling like a normal human being. I think 6 months would have been perfect, beyond that is too long!

Movement:  Tons! The doctor said she feels her head up by my ribs (duh, I could have told her that) and her butt is real low, with her feet and legs kinda folded over and kicking behind my belly button, all things I already knew, I just thought her butt was a little more on the left but she said she thinks its down low. A Sono right at the end will confirm all this for us.
Food cravings:  Still doing my cocoa crispies thing every morning, but that's really it, otherwise I just eat a lot of anything really!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Labor Signs: Still getting the braxton hicks but that's okay. Nothing else yet.
Belly Button in or out? Mostly out, but depends on where baby girl is laying and what she's kicking on for sure.
Wedding rings on or off?  Off, sad day! They were getting very tight, so I decided to ditch them both before they got stuck, now I'm wearing a fake ring that's a little bigger just so I don't have to worry about it.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pretty happy, except when I can't get comfortable, then I'm a little whiny! There is just no good way to sit or lay anymore, 5 weeks is still a long time!!
Weekly Wisdom: Hang in there!! This is what I keep telling myself, It will be worth it in the end and I won't remember all this discomfort pretty soon! (repeat, repeat, repeat)

Looking forward to: Vacation on Wednesday!!!

33 .3 Weeks

I had to make sure I did my post today because I am 33.3 weeks and 3 is my favorite number, maybe today is good luck!
I am starting to get really uncomfortable and I am totally over being pregnant! Caryn had her baby boy on Saturday August 17th and I pouted all day to Dan that I wanted mine out too! (Real mature I know!) She's getting so big, and her movements are so strong that I feel like my whole insides are being twisted and turned, and its really uncomfortable! Plus these braxton hicks that the doctor says I am getting are getting more frequent and they hurt a lot more!
I did get some news last week when the doctor called to notify me that they have established a date for my c-section (I guess they have no faith that my little lady will turn on her own) She has wedged herself comfortably sideways with her head ramming into my ribs! September 30th at 7:15 am, unless she decides she doesn't want to wait that long and has some other plans, but we won't be having an October baby after all. (At least I don't have to go through labor) I have another doctor appointment on Monday the 26th, where they said they would give me some more information, so hopefully we'll know more after that. I'll likely be getting another sonogram soon just to confirm her position.
Since that date is a week earlier then my due date, we have a little less time to prepare then we thought, so we are down to less then 6 weeks, and since I feel like babies don't like to be that predictable in having a solid date on the calendar, I think she's going to throw us for a loop and come sooner. I don't want to be too confident in that date, so I'm trying to get everything ready in the next 2-3 weeks.

How far along? 33.3 weeks
Total weight gain/loss:  up 29 lb. at my last appointment
Maternity clothes?  Yes, but ALL my clothes are starting not to fit again (since I refused to buy too much maternity stuff) but I'm so close now I can't justify buying anything new!
Stretch marks?  None, I keep making Dan check under my belly since I can't see anymore!
Sleep: Once I'm asleep I'm fine, but any position I lay in is uncomfortable. I have to strategically place pillows to prop myself up!

Best moment this week: Hearing that we have a date to meet our babe! Not that I am ready to undergo major abdominal surgery or anything, but Its really nice to have an end in site, and to know I won't go past that date!

Miss Anything?  Being comfortable.
Movement:  I don't even need to answer this, we all know she is a little bit crazy at this point in the game!
Food cravings:  Cocoa Crispies every morning as my first breakfast.
Anything making you queasy or sick: I am very sensitive to smells all of a sudden again, nothing has really bothered me all throughout but now if something stinks, I immediately notice!
Have you started to show yet: I can't wait until my "showing" starts going the other way now.

Labor Signs: Getting those braxton hicks a little more frequently, sometimes its  worse then others, but I've had to start keeping track for the doctor now.
Belly Button in or out? Out, Dan says my turkey timer is done!
Wedding rings on or off?  Wearing my engagement ring, but the wedding band is permanently on my necklace now.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm still happy, but I am getting sooo tired of being pregnant that I think I'm a little more whiny then ever before. I complain about everything in the evenings because I'm always hot, or I can't get comfy, or I'm too hungry, or too full. I don't handle pain or being uncomfortable very well and Dan will convince me to take a walk or something just to "ambulate" as he says! But it gets us moving and usually puts me to sleep, which is the best!

Looking forward to: September 30th!!!!

 

And as promised I have a few sneak peak pictures of our nursery. I am still waiting for a lot of our big pieces like our glider and area rug to come in, and we have a lot of little things to finish, but I'm really excited with how its coming along!

The closet was nice and organized before the shower, now its loaded up and I have some re-organizing to do!

This is the corner where our glider will be going, I'm also hanging some book shelves on the wall that are yet to be painted and hung up!

The dresser and changing area are almost complete, I still feel like it looks a little bare, so working on that! The changing pad cover has arrived since I took this photo though.

Our crib... there will be some more shelves on the wall to the left. As well as a rug which will make it more complete.

And that's all for now, next time I post these pictures it will be complete, all we'll be missing is our little girl!

32 Weeks and counting....

We had a very busy week and after my shower on Saturday, I think I am almost fully prepared for this little girl!! I cannot thank all our friends and family enough for their generosity and help in getting us ready for baby. I think we received almost everything we need for her, with the exception of a few things, which I am lucky enough to have gift cards for! Now its just me trying to organize everything and finish with all my nursery decor, (which I know I said I would do - a nursery sneak peak). Luckily organizing is one of my favorite things to do, so I've had a lot of  "fun" opening everything, washing things and getting everything put away. I made great progress this weekend, and even managed to put together some of the big things all by myself (except the rock n play which my sister helped me assemble!) And its no easy fete to put this stuff together when you can't bend at the waist or sit on the ground for more then a few minutes without a leg falling asleep, so yes I am tooting my own horn on this!
I am working on all my Thank You cards this week, but in case you are reading this in advance of that, THANK YOU if you sent us a gift, we can't say it enough and are now more then ever ready to meet our Little Lady!

How far along? 32. 3 days (yes I am actually posting this update on time for once)
Total weight gain/loss:  I actually gained about 5 pounds since my last appointment, which I was a little surprised by, but that puts me up 29 lbs.
Stretch marks?  Nope
Sleep: Sleeping like a baby (haha) Sleeping really well actually, starting to fall asleep early on the couch again, which I haven't been doing too often, but also sleeping well through the night. I hardly ever get up to pee (which I feel is amazing) tossing and turning sometimes when I can't get comfortable. But this morning Dan got up really early to go play golf and I didn't even hear him leave, which is unheard of from me

Best moment this week: Our Shower on Saturday August 10. My sister, Dan's sister and our mom's hosted a great shower!! Everything was absolutely beautiful, the colors all coordinated with my nursery colors, the favors were adorable and they had "Advice to the mother-to-be" cards out, which they posted on a great big board that matched our invitations. Everything was awesome, and as I've already said we got so much of what we need for this baby and are so thankful that we have so many people in our lives that are willing and able to help us prepare!
Miss Anything?  I'm going back to wine!! Dan and I celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary this week and went to a nice dinner and of course all I wanted with dinner was a big glass of wine! So close, yet so far away!!
Movement:  Still so much activity, I would think she is running out of room. Her head is starting to ram my ribs on the right side. She is still breech and laying sideways, and if I push down on her head to get her to move down her little legs kick me on the left side. I can't win this! I like to describe some of her movement as a cat stuck in a bag... my whole stomach moves when she gets going. Dan tried to get video, but she was being a little camera shy whenever he pulled it out she stops and if he puts it down she starts up again.
Food cravings:  Not really, I don't seem to get full anymore, I can eat and eat. I told Dan I wasn't a fan of that because when we go out to eat I never have leftovers for lunch anymore, and that makes me a little sad! Nothing better then leftovers!
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Silly question.

Labor Signs: I had a doctor appointment yesterday and I explained to the doctor that when she (and my stomach) gets really hard sometimes I feel almost paralyzed for a few seconds and it gets hard to breath, she said I was experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, and nothing to be worried about but I need to start paying attention to how frequently this happens. If I get more then 6 in an hour, its time to call. So far we are getting them about once every hour or so. So I think we've got some time! But kinda scary that its getting that close!
Belly Button in or out? Out and so squishy!
Wedding rings on or off?  Ah, I had to ditch the wedding band. The engagement ring still fits fine, but the band was getting a little tight to slide over my knuckle and I didn't want it to get stuck. So I wear that around my necklace now. Sometimes I still slide it on because it just looks so bare without it! Definitely sleep with  both off though because my hands get so hot at night.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I can actually say I've been a little moody this past week. Feeling so happy and so lucky after my shower and everything, but my poor husband is getting a little taste of my hormones I think! Its weird being a little over emotional because that's not like me at all, but this week I've definitely noticed that I am a little over sensitive... didn't think I would get like that but guys should know we're doing all the work here and although nothing has changed for them just yet, a lot has for the lady! I think that's whats driving me more crazy then anything.
Weekly Wisdom: I think, see above should do it. My wisdom is for the hubby's out there, life has changed a bit, (even though baby isn't here yet) embrace the change and support it!!

Looking forward to: Completing the nursery! Now that we finally have everything we need, I cannot wait to finish it up and feel as though we are really ready for her whenever she decides to come. I want it all done way ahead of time and then I can sit back and actually relax knowing that I have everything ready. 

Photos coming soon!! (I promise - nursery and bump pics)

30 Weeks - Almost there!

We have survived 30 weeks, only 10 more left! (Hopefully a little less if little girl wants to make an early appearance!) I am feeling pretty good and definitely nesting, which is exhausting in itself!  I'm going all out on my To-Do lists of everything that needs to be done, both at home and at work before baby. Shower is this weekend and after that once I get all organized, I think I will be ready! Sorta.

We had a doctors appointment this week and baby girl is still breech, she thinks she may have her head under my liver, she is tucked really far on my right side, which I've said all along, but she is measuring fine, and all the tests, heart rates, blood pressure, weight gain, etc.... all that usual stuff is right on track and we are looking good! We're still gonna wait and see what she decided to do by week 35-36, if she flips on her own we'll be waiting it out like the rest of the world, if she doesn't flip we'll schedule a c-section for the last week in September. So by the first week in September we should know a little more, which will make planning with work so much easier!

How far along? 30 weeks and counting
Total weight gain/loss:  Still up 24 lbs.
Maternity clothes?  Yes, and I'm usually in crisis mode finding something that fits that I haven't worn 3 times in a week already.
Stretch marks?  Nothing yet.
Sleep: Still sleeping relatively well, tossing and turning a little bit, getting up to pee every now and then in the middle of the night, but can't complain.

Best moment this week: This was a pretty average week I think, not really anything exciting. I guess I did get a few more things I ordered online for the nursery, and a few shower gifts came in the mail which is always exciting. 

Miss Anything?  Meh, I've made it this far, anything I miss is in my near future again at this point.
Movement:  Movement is getting very strong, I can feel almost every move she makes, kicks are definitely like kicks now and not just a weird gas bubble in my tummy. Sometimes I think she is trying to flip and can't, I'll feel her head (always on my right) but sometimes really low and sometimes really high.
Food cravings:  Pop! I can't get enough and I have to really cut myself off because I can't have that much caffeine, I think I just like the bubbles and the fact that it isn't water, but that's all I really want to drink. I also have had a bad thing for Snickers Ice cream bars. YUM!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing.

Gender prediction: Can't wait to meet my little lady!!

Labor Signs: I've had some shooting pains on my sides that feel like running cramps once in awhile, usually simultaneously as she kicks me, but I asked the doctor about it and (of course its not labor pains) but she said its completely normal and the baby may in fact be kicking something.
Belly Button in or out? In when I lay down and out when I stand up.... gravity I guess?
Wedding rings on or off?  On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!! So much to look forward to right now!
Weekly Wisdom: I am doing a lot of reading now, on breastfeeding, preparing for a newborn, what I can do to make transitions and healing time smoother, trying to plan out freezer meals and stocking up for grocery shopping, I figured I have the time now and I won't in a few weeks when I am trying to figure everything out. 

Looking forward to: A busy upcoming week... my mom's birthday dinner, a girls night out, Dan's parents are coming into town to visit and the shower this weekend, so I'll get to see a lot of family and friends this week!

Please excuse my nasty hair and lack of any make-up, it was a lazy Sunday!