34 Weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain: 25 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? No. I have noticed that my stomach has been much dryer these last couple of weeks. Not sure if that's a third trimester thing or not but the lotion has been being slathered on a whole lot more lately.

Sleep: It's hard work preparing the bed to sleep everynight and maintaining a good sleeping poition throughout the night. I feel so sorry for Randy because I am tossing and turning non-stop.

Best moment this week: We had a healthy check up at the Doctor's office this week. You are healthy as ever praise the Lord. I had a lot of fun this past weekend with my Aunt Donna and cousins Christy and Lilly. I started washing all of your stuff in that sweet smelling baby landry soap. This weekend I'm going to finish washing up all of your clothes and organizing...so much fun!

Miss Anything? Not really...trying to relish these last few weeks of pregnancy.

Movement: Very active. You tend to move around most while i'm driving or riding in a vehicle.

Food cravings: Sweet 16 Donuts (powdered and chocolate)

Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No, but the braxton hicks have picked up a lot.

Symptoms: Feeling very pregnant at this point.

Belly Button in or out? Outie

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!!

Looking forward to: Spending time with family this weekend, more organizing in your cute little room and getting that hospital bag ready to go!

33 weeks

We almost forgot to take our 33 week picture. Life has been 100 MPH lately getting prepared for you and your grand entrance. Week 33 was wonderful. We went home to Florida for our babyshower where we were surrounded by all of our loved ones who showered you with so much love! We missed having your Uncle Dave and Aunt Lindsey there but can't wait to see them both soon. Your Uncle Davo sent you the best present ever this week. 150 Disney DVD's!!! You are set with all of the favorite classics. Such a special gift coming all the way from Afganistan!

While we were in Florida, we took maternity photo's on the beach. I was so proud of your Daddy for stepping out of his comfort zone and taking these beautiful pictures. I can't wait to see all of them and am so thankful we were able to capture  this special time in our lives....the most happiest time of our lives. Coming back to South Carolina was emotional and uncomfortable for me. I think I was a bit overwhelmed thinking that this was probably the last trip we will take home just the two of us and just imagining the next trip being the three of us made me an emotional wreck...a good emotional wreck of course. It was hard staying in the car for 4 hours though...I think the only time you like to hang out in my ribs is while riding in the car.

How far along? 33 weeks 

Total weight gain: 25 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I can sleep ok as long as there's 6-7 pillows surrounded all over me. 

Best moment this week: Seeing all of the family in Florida at our wonderful baby shower, taking maternity photo's, and getting that special package in the mail from my brother. 

Miss Anything? Not really 

Movement: You are so active!! 

Food cravings: Fruit snacks

Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No 

Symptoms: Tired, uncomfortable, sore back, hard to sleep, hard to move around...loving every second of it! Still no swelling though... i've very thankful for that. 

Belly Button in or out? Outie

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!! 

Looking forward to: Washing all of your stuff and getting your room organized 

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain: 24 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: It's almost easier to not sleep than to sleep these days. It's so hard getting comfortable when your only options are left side or right side. The body pillow still helps a ton but i'm thinking more pillows are in my future. I'll probably end up stacking them all around me for support. My back has been bothering me lately so I think that's another reason why sleep is more difficult.

Best moment this week: I feel like I've always been a "nester" so the whole "nesting" thing in pregnancy hasn't really applied to me. I am so anal about cleaning and organizing at home that I feel as though  nothing has changed since being prenant. As long as I have my daily "to-do" lists i'm fine. But, this weekend I kicked the nestng up a knotch. Blinds were taken down and individually bleached and curtains were all washed. I have a feeling the ceilings will even be clean by the time baby comes. We had a great appointment with the midwife. You are still measuring right on time and healthy as ever. 

Miss Anything? I'm starting to miss being able to sit or lay down comfortably. 

Movement: Crazy movements! You're all over the place rolling from side to side. When I touch my stomach, I can tell if I'm feeling a leg, or foot, or butt. So cool. 

Food cravings: This week its been jello with fruit and cottage cheese. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No 

Symptoms: Feeling VERY pregnant at this point. 

Belly Button in or out? Outie

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, anxious and excited

Looking forward to: Labor and delivery class tomorrow and seeing everyone at the shower this weekend! 

31 WeEkS - hOt, HeAvY, and hApPy :)

How far along? 31 weeks

Total weight gain: 22-23 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Yes

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Sleep is touch and go. I fall asleep easily but toss and turn all night long and get up at least three times in the middle of the night. By the time I get off work every night I am worn out and ready to relax. 

Best moment this week: Randy and I spent a nice relaxing weekend just the two of us at home. I cherish simple weekends like these. We seem to have the most fun when there's nothing major going on and we're just spending quality time together. The weather was insanely hot so on Saturday we lounged around the house most of the day watching Netflix and eating haha. Soon, we won't have the privilege to do whatever we like when we like so we are soaking it in while we still can. 

Miss Anything? I don't really miss anything because I know this precious pregnancy is temporary and I will soon be back to my normal self but I must say that I do look forward to sleeping on my back and stomach again being able to move around more comfortably. 

Movement: You've been rolling around in there for what seems like all hours of the day. You're most comfortable position this week as been up high into the right side of my rib cage. I've tried everything to get you to move but you're stubborn and only move out of there when you're good and ready. My right rib cage is sore to the touch from you hibernating in there.:O) 

Food cravings: Blueberry Eggos with butter...oh and chocolate cake. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: Not yet 

Symptoms:  This week I have felt good but been a bit uncomfortable. The indigestion has calmed down but my back has been hurting me (mostly along the spine on either side). You're Dadddy tried to rub all of the knots out but they seem to be there permanently for now. I think it's because all of my weight in in my stomach (pretty much no where else) so there's a lot of pressure on my spine. I was treated to a lovely prenatal massage the other day. I can not wait to have another one! 

Belly Button in or out? Outie

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and anxious all at once 

Looking forward to: Hearing your heartbeat this Friday, getting ready for our trip to Florida for our shower, maternity pics, and seeing all of the family.