33 Weeks

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!!