How far along? 33 weeks ... we're getting up there!
Total weight gain/loss: I keep going up and down, which isn't a problem because as I loose, the baby gains so we kind of even each other out. My Dr.s scale is way off tho, so they've got me at gaining about 12-13lbs.. when really I've only gained about 9-10. I haven't weighed myself at home this week however, so it could be more...
Maternity clothes? I've been very lucky so far that I have not had to buy a bunch of new clothes.. I have 2 maternity dress tops (both were on sale) and two pairs of maternity pants, but everything else is stuff I had already. Oh and I've had to buy bigger undies, lol. But they aren't maternity, so they were cheaper. I'm pretty sure in the coming weeks I'll have to buy some larger undies, but I'm really hoping that I can make it to delivery without buying anymore big items. I also have a maternity support belt that I wear at work. Sometimes I wonder if it just makes things worse tho...
Stretch marks? I have been dreading stretch marks, but thankfully I am currently only three little, ugly red ones "richer".. Those are the kind that tear pretty bad, so I'm hoping I can keep it to just the three...
Sleep: it seems that I can fall asleep and stay asleep for about 4-5 hours before needing to roll over due to charlie horses in my hips. Some days it's less, depending on how much activity I've done that day. But after I wake up and go to the bathroom the first time, I'm pretty much tossing and turning again.. even tho I'm sleeping on the couch.
Best moment this week: hearing my baby's heartbeat again at my Dr. appointment. That never gets old. Oh and we also found out that she's head down!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Still the same things from previous weeks, and I actually really miss my old job. It was a wonderful desk job, paid good money and I adored the people I worked with. Well, except the new gal.. but that's a different story.
Movement: for a little while she was fairly still except for early morning and right before bed.. and of course the hiccups 3x a day! But the hiccups have subsided to about once and lately she's been super active again, and I love it!
Food cravings: there's not really any "cravings" to speak of, other than the fact that I just want to enjoy foods again. Since being diagnosed with gestational diabetes (there I said it) I have been sticking to their diet pretty well.. but as much as I tell myself that it's good for me and the baby, I can't help but miss all the food I used to indulge in. Not only that, but eating seems like a chore now, and I used to enjoy food. Now if I really enjoy a meal, my sugar is too high. :(
Anything making you queasy or sick: same old stuff here too. I haven't tried string cheese in forever, and I really don't think I'll be going back to it any time soon. My friend (who's about 10 weeks behind I think) wanted deep fried pickles the other day and I about gagged.. lol
Have you started to show yet: Yes but since I can still wear most of my old clothes sometimes you can't really tell I'm pregnant. I have to wear more form fitting stuff.. being a bigger gal has quite a few disadvantages.
Gender: she's a girl! :)
Size of baby: she's about the size of a cantaloupe this week!
Labor Signs: None thank goodness! I have a feeling she's going to be stubborn and want to stay in well past her due date. At this point tho, my Dr. says that I'm not allowed to go much past my due date, for the health of the baby.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Oh sooooooo moody! But not grumpy, SAD! :( I cry at everything!
Looking forward to: finally getting my car fixed so I don't feel like I'm shaking the crap out of our baby (my shocks are shot, so it's a very bumpy ride!) Also, my baby shower is a week from today!!
Countdown to baby!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
32 Weeks, holy cow!
How far along? 32 weeks 1 day!
Total weight gain/loss: Well, I keep going up and down.. so this week it's 10.4
Maternity clothes? still some maternity pants and mostly my normal tops still.. but now I've got a pregnancy back brace to help when I'm at work, not that I work much anymore.. but that's okay!
Stretch marks? three little red ones and thankfully no more! We'll see what comes in the next few weeks tho
Sleep: on the couch because of my hips, I'm getting *more* sleep than in bed, but some nights not by much. Last night was brutal...
Best moment this week: Spending time with my hubby, just chillin' over the weekend.
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach, dunky eggs, deer sausage, sushi, a normal sex life ...Ground bologna like grandma used to make.. really missed having a glass of Malavasia this New years, hmm what else...eating sweets and drinking regular pop.. I miss not being so tired all the time...
Movement: tons of movement! She's usually pretty active during the day, which really makes me hopeful that she'll be a good sleeper at night and more wakeful during the day.. a mom can dream right? Lately she's had hiccups every single day, most days multiple times! I hope that means her lungs are good and healthy!
Food cravings: sweets!!! but they are a no no now... although I am doing pretty good with fruit :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: still string cheese and deep fried pickles. I think the string cheese is slowly wearing off, at least I can look at it now.. lol
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I love wearing clothes that show off my bump! I've definitely gotten bigger, tho not by much.
Gender: she's a girl! :)
Size of baby: she's about the size of a Pineapple!!
Labor Signs: Nope, I have had some random braxton hicks though
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Lately I've been fairly happy.. especially after having a good heart-to-heart with hubby.
Looking forward to: being able to sleep again, my baby shower, meeting our little girl!
Total weight gain/loss: Well, I keep going up and down.. so this week it's 10.4
Maternity clothes? still some maternity pants and mostly my normal tops still.. but now I've got a pregnancy back brace to help when I'm at work, not that I work much anymore.. but that's okay!
Stretch marks? three little red ones and thankfully no more! We'll see what comes in the next few weeks tho
Sleep: on the couch because of my hips, I'm getting *more* sleep than in bed, but some nights not by much. Last night was brutal...
Best moment this week: Spending time with my hubby, just chillin' over the weekend.
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach, dunky eggs, deer sausage, sushi, a normal sex life ...Ground bologna like grandma used to make.. really missed having a glass of Malavasia this New years, hmm what else...eating sweets and drinking regular pop.. I miss not being so tired all the time...
Movement: tons of movement! She's usually pretty active during the day, which really makes me hopeful that she'll be a good sleeper at night and more wakeful during the day.. a mom can dream right? Lately she's had hiccups every single day, most days multiple times! I hope that means her lungs are good and healthy!
Food cravings: sweets!!! but they are a no no now... although I am doing pretty good with fruit :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: still string cheese and deep fried pickles. I think the string cheese is slowly wearing off, at least I can look at it now.. lol
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I love wearing clothes that show off my bump! I've definitely gotten bigger, tho not by much.
Gender: she's a girl! :)
Size of baby: she's about the size of a Pineapple!!
Labor Signs: Nope, I have had some random braxton hicks though
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Lately I've been fairly happy.. especially after having a good heart-to-heart with hubby.
Looking forward to: being able to sleep again, my baby shower, meeting our little girl!
Monday, January 16, 2012
31 weeks
How far along? 31 weeks 1 day! I can't believe my weeks are in single digits! :)
Total weight gain/loss: Well, I keep going up and down.. so this week it's 8.8lbs up
Maternity clothes? still some maternity pants and mostly my normal tops still.. but now I've got a pregnancy back brace to help when I'm at work
Stretch marks? three little red ones and thankfully no more!
Sleep: on the couch because of my hips, I'm getting *more* sleep than in bed, but some nights not by much.
Best moment this week: I can't really think of a "best" moment from this week... I mean, it was a good week for the most part.
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach, dunky eggs, deer sausage, sushi, a normal sex life ...Ground bologna like grandma used to make.. really missed having a glass of Malavasia this New years, hmm what else...eating sweets and drinking regular pop.. I miss not being so tired all the time...
Movement: tons of movement! She's usually pretty active during the day, which really makes me hopeful that she'll be a good sleeper at night and more wakeful during the day.. a mom can dream right?
Food cravings: sweets!!! but they are a no no now... although I am doing pretty good with fruit :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: still string cheese and deep fried pickles. I think the string cheese is slowly wearing off, at least I can look at it now.. lol
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I love wearing clothes that show off my bump! I've definitely gotten bigger, tho not by much.
Gender: she's a girl! :)
Size of baby: she's about the size of a large jicama.. whatever that is, lol
Labor Signs: Nope, I have had some random braxton hicks though
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Lately I've been fairly happy..
Looking forward to: being able to sleep again, my baby shower, meeting our little girl!
Total weight gain/loss: Well, I keep going up and down.. so this week it's 8.8lbs up
Maternity clothes? still some maternity pants and mostly my normal tops still.. but now I've got a pregnancy back brace to help when I'm at work
Stretch marks? three little red ones and thankfully no more!
Sleep: on the couch because of my hips, I'm getting *more* sleep than in bed, but some nights not by much.
Best moment this week: I can't really think of a "best" moment from this week... I mean, it was a good week for the most part.
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach, dunky eggs, deer sausage, sushi, a normal sex life ...Ground bologna like grandma used to make.. really missed having a glass of Malavasia this New years, hmm what else...eating sweets and drinking regular pop.. I miss not being so tired all the time...
Movement: tons of movement! She's usually pretty active during the day, which really makes me hopeful that she'll be a good sleeper at night and more wakeful during the day.. a mom can dream right?
Food cravings: sweets!!! but they are a no no now... although I am doing pretty good with fruit :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: still string cheese and deep fried pickles. I think the string cheese is slowly wearing off, at least I can look at it now.. lol
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I love wearing clothes that show off my bump! I've definitely gotten bigger, tho not by much.
Gender: she's a girl! :)
Size of baby: she's about the size of a large jicama.. whatever that is, lol
Labor Signs: Nope, I have had some random braxton hicks though
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Lately I've been fairly happy..
Looking forward to: being able to sleep again, my baby shower, meeting our little girl!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
I had a thought that I should get a baby doll and practice diapering/changing clothes/try different ways of holding for breastfeeding etc. I don't have much experience with babies being an only child and I'm still hesitant around other's babies. (not that I haven't baby sat before but it's not consistent enough for me to really learn anything) Then I thought, well, baby dolls don't move like real babies so how would that help? They don't poop like real babies either, lol. WTH have I gotten myself into? It's like going into a band competition without ever having actually played an instrument. At least that's how I feel... totally unprepared. We can't afford parenting classes or birth classes.. I'm scrounging for baby first aid as it is which I feel is way more important anyway. And I talked to my Dr. about them, she said the classes are basically a waste of money and any questions I have to just ask her. It can't be that simple. I'm doing as much research as I can online, but reading about something is so different than living it. Is this first time mom jitters? Hubby is completely confident that we'll do just fine and is not in the least worried about anything (but money). I worry about everything now, not stressing exactly just concerned. And a little scared. Okay, a lot scared.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
30 weeks
How far along? 30 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: Finally got our scale battery! I am up 9.8 lbs
Maternity clothes? still some maternity pants and mostly my normal tops still.. but now I've got a pregnancy back brace to help when I'm at work
Stretch marks? three little red ones
Sleep: on the couch because of my hips, I'm getting *more* sleep than in bed, but some nights not by much.
Best moment this week: when hubby felt a REALLY good movement from baby girl!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach, dunky eggs, deer sausage, sushi, a normal sex life (but that's not exactly pregnancy related). Ground bologna like grandma used to make.. really missed having a glass of Malavasia this New years, hmm what else...eating sweets and drinking regular pop
Movement: tons of movement, I feel her every day now and I love it!
Food cravings: sweets!!! but they are a no no now
Anything making you queasy or sick: still string cheese and deep fried pickles.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I love wearing clothes that show off my bump!
Gender: she's a girl! :)
Size of baby: she's about the size of 4 naval oranges
Labor Signs: Nope, I have had some random braxton hicks though
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody, moody moody! Especially lately
Weekly Wisdom: don't keep the little things from your spouse, they turn into big things fast
Looking forward to: being able to sleep again, my baby shower!
Total weight gain/loss: Finally got our scale battery! I am up 9.8 lbs
Maternity clothes? still some maternity pants and mostly my normal tops still.. but now I've got a pregnancy back brace to help when I'm at work
Stretch marks? three little red ones
Sleep: on the couch because of my hips, I'm getting *more* sleep than in bed, but some nights not by much.
Best moment this week: when hubby felt a REALLY good movement from baby girl!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach, dunky eggs, deer sausage, sushi, a normal sex life (but that's not exactly pregnancy related). Ground bologna like grandma used to make.. really missed having a glass of Malavasia this New years, hmm what else...eating sweets and drinking regular pop
Movement: tons of movement, I feel her every day now and I love it!
Food cravings: sweets!!! but they are a no no now
Anything making you queasy or sick: still string cheese and deep fried pickles.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I love wearing clothes that show off my bump!
Gender: she's a girl! :)
Size of baby: she's about the size of 4 naval oranges
Labor Signs: Nope, I have had some random braxton hicks though
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody, moody moody! Especially lately
Weekly Wisdom: don't keep the little things from your spouse, they turn into big things fast
Looking forward to: being able to sleep again, my baby shower!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
29 weeks pregnant!
How far along? 29 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: last I checked up 7.4lbs.. haven't been able to weigh myself since our scale battery died
Maternity clothes? some maternity pants and mostly my normal tops still.. but now I've got a pregnancy back brace to help when I'm at work
Stretch marks? I found a third one yesterday! EEK!
Sleep: not sleeping the greatest still.. but I've found that sleeping on the couch is actually way more comfortable than in bed.. I may have to suck it up the next 3 months and sleep away from hubby :(
Best moment this week: spending New Years Eve/Day with my loving husband
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach, dunky eggs, deer sausage, sushi, a normal sex life (but that's not exactly pregnancy related). Ground bologna like grandma used to make.. really missed having a glass of Malavasia this New years, oh well.. next year.
Movement: tons of movement, I feel her every day now and I love it!
Food cravings: sweets!!! But it's possible I may have GD so I'm going to have to cut waaaay back.
Anything making you queasy or sick: still string cheese.. blah
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I love wearing clothes that show off my bump!
Gender: she's a girl! :)
Size of baby: she's about the size of a cabbage
Labor Signs: Nope, I have had some random braxton hicks though
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody, moody moody! Especially lately
Weekly Wisdom: try sleeping in different places if your bed isn't working..
Looking forward to: being able to sleep again, my baby shower!
Total weight gain/loss: last I checked up 7.4lbs.. haven't been able to weigh myself since our scale battery died
Maternity clothes? some maternity pants and mostly my normal tops still.. but now I've got a pregnancy back brace to help when I'm at work
Stretch marks? I found a third one yesterday! EEK!
Sleep: not sleeping the greatest still.. but I've found that sleeping on the couch is actually way more comfortable than in bed.. I may have to suck it up the next 3 months and sleep away from hubby :(
Best moment this week: spending New Years Eve/Day with my loving husband
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach, dunky eggs, deer sausage, sushi, a normal sex life (but that's not exactly pregnancy related). Ground bologna like grandma used to make.. really missed having a glass of Malavasia this New years, oh well.. next year.
Movement: tons of movement, I feel her every day now and I love it!
Food cravings: sweets!!! But it's possible I may have GD so I'm going to have to cut waaaay back.
Anything making you queasy or sick: still string cheese.. blah
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I love wearing clothes that show off my bump!
Gender: she's a girl! :)
Size of baby: she's about the size of a cabbage
Labor Signs: Nope, I have had some random braxton hicks though
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody, moody moody! Especially lately
Weekly Wisdom: try sleeping in different places if your bed isn't working..
Looking forward to: being able to sleep again, my baby shower!
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