36 Weeks - 3 weeks to go!

Not much to report, just 3 weeks to go! I keep avoiding packing my bags, probably because I had to reorder my diaper bag since it mysteriously went missing. I seriously hope that it arrives in time because if not, that means that baby's stuff is going to the hospital in a shopping bag!


How far along: 36 weeks

Due Date: March 17, 2020, 39 weeks - Cesarean is BOOKED! We have to be there at 11 am.

Baby is the size of a(n): Bunch of kale... wtf? How about a tickle me elmo!

Total weight gain/loss: Around 20 lbs - I think I'm as heavy as I was around this time with Morgan, but was heavier when I conceived this time, so I gained less overall.

The Bump: Growing and huge. 

Symptoms/How I'm feeling: Pretty rough - he's moving a lot, which hurts, and has moved into a transverse position, which is also painful!

Food Cravings/Aversions: Cravings: Carbs. Cookies. Carbs. I really need to reign that in this week.

Sleep: Bad. I wake up several times a night to pee and hip pain is back.

Weddings Rings On or Off: On. The swelling from last week has gone down.

Exercise: Just walking. Slowly.

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes. Not telling.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Lots, ow.

Maternity Clothes: 100% and they're a little short/snug.

Labor Signs: some, BH contractions. There have been some moments where I've wondered if I'm dilating. 

What I miss: my body. Not that I will have it back entirely, but just being me. 

Best Moment of the Week: Not working is glorious.

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Having a baby!

35 Weeks!

What an eventful week, comparatively. One, I finished work, which was an amazing and weird feeling. Two, I had my baby shower, which was bittersweet. I loved seeing everyone but I am really trying to tone down the clothes and such, and there were so many! It's okay though, the little guy is going to be the best dressed!

Also, due to the sheer volume of clothing and not much of the items I needed, I got to exercise my own shopping muscles and ended up dropping about $300 on necessities, which hurt the bank just a bit, considering I'll be on half my salary really soon! But I think I have just about everything I need now, at least for the early months. He'll still need a jolly jumper or something, and I'll need to pick up some 6+ months clothing.

As soon as my diaper bag comes in the mail (today?) I will pack everything up for the hospital - 4 weeks left!

How far along: 35 weeks

Due Date: March 17, 2020, 39 weeks - Cesarean is BOOKED! We have to be there at 11 am.

Baby is the size of a(n): Spaghetti Squash

Total weight gain/loss: Around 20 lbs - I think I'm as heavy as I was around this time with Morgan, but was heavier when I conceived this time, so I gained less overall.

The Bump: Growing and huge. 

Symptoms/How I'm feeling: Pretty rough - he's moving a lot, which hurts, and has moved into a transverse position, which is also painful!

Food Cravings/Aversions: Cravings: Carbs. Cookies. Carbs. I really need to reign that in this week.

Sleep: Bad. I wake up several times a night to pee and hip pain is back.

Weddings Rings On or Off: On. The swelling from last week has gone down.

Exercise: Just walking. Slowly.

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes. Not telling.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Lots, ow.

Maternity Clothes: 100% and they're a little short/snug.

Labor Signs: some, BH contractions. There have been some moments where I've wondered if I'm dilating. 

What I miss: my body. Not that I will have it back entirely, but just being me. 

Best Moment of the Week: My last day of work! Also had my baby shower - tons of clothes, which is really sweet but I ended up having to drop about $300 on all the things I really did need on my registry!

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Having a baby!

34 Weeks - Almost Done Work!

I feel like I've been waiting for this week for forever, and now that it's here...yea I'm still stoked. No more work! Just two more days and then I'm done!

I am a little worried about money but that just means that I need to kick it into high gear to make some while I'm off, or at least by the time I'm done maternity leave.

Not much to say, I am booked for my C and happy about that. Beyond that, I'm just phonin' it in at work and trying to get as much done before I leave. After that I have to shift gears and start thinking like a stay at home mom and writer. Looking forward to it!

How far along: 34 weeks

Due Date: March 17, 2020, 39 weeks - Cesarean is BOOKED! We have to be there at 11 am.

Baby is the size of a(n): Pineapple 

Total weight gain/loss: Around 20 lbs - I think I'm as heavy as I was around this time with Morgan.

The Bump: Growing and huge. 

Symptoms/How I'm feeling: Not too terrible this week, just getting out of breath easily and everything makes me tired. 

Food Cravings/Aversions: Cravings: Carbs. Cookies. Carbs.

Sleep: Bad. I wake up several times a night to pee. My knee pillow is helping though.

Weddings Rings On or Off: On. The swelling from last week has gone down.

Exercise: Just walking. Slowly.

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes. Not telling.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Lots, yes. His head is down apparently, but I think he shifts his bum back and forth. It hurts. 

Maternity Clothes: 100% and they're a little short/snug.

Labor Signs: some, BH contractions. There have been some moments where I've wondered if I'm dilating. 

What I miss: my body. Not that I will have it back entirely, but just being me. 

Best Moment of the Week: Getting my first baby gift :)

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: shopping and the baby shower. I'm also looking forward to being off work. 2 days left!!!

33 Weeks - Time Goes By SOOOO SLOWLLLYYY

Nothing eventful this week, although I do have my OB appointment on Thursday. I just have some questions like, how come they don't make me pee in a cup, like last time? Stuff like that.

I only have tomorrow and then Monday to Wednesday next week of work left and I am SO. PUMPED. I have just now realized that I need to start packing up my things!

I have started packing my hospital bag, just in case, and I think after the baby shower I will finish up my little list of necessities. I will be needing a few more items down the road, which I already knew from last time, but I'm going to wait to purchase those things until I have him and we're able to see what we really need. The name of the game this time is minimalism, since we ended up with way too much stuff last time!

How far along: 33 weeks

Due Date: March 17, 2020, 39 weeks - Cesarean is BOOKED!

Baby is the size of a(n): Butternut squash!

Total weight gain/loss: Weighed myself this morning and I believe I've gained about 20lbs. 

The Bump: Growing and huge. 

Symptoms/How I'm feeling: Mostly just hip pain. I'm also really tired. I have been having dizzy spells and BH contractions. My hips hurt a ton after walking.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Cravings: Carbs. Cookies.

Sleep: Bad. Awful.

Weddings Rings On or Off: On. The swelling from last week has gone down.

Exercise: None, I'm just too uncomfortable. I've been walking a lot for a couple days a week with Morgan. I get pretty intense hip pain but I power through that. And my pelvis is experiencing a lot of pressure!

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes. Not telling.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Lots, yes. It's in stretches of movement/no movement now, as he's sleeping longer.

Maternity Clothes: 100%

Labor Signs: some, BH contractions. There have been some moments where I've wondered if I'm dilating. 

What I miss: my body. Not that I will have it back entirely, but just being me. 

Best Moment of the Week: Getting a decent sleep last night!

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: shopping and the baby shower. I'm also looking forward to being off work. 2 weeks to go!