34 weeks

About the baby?

Approximately 18 inches and over 4.5 lbs.  I'm amazed at how he can still move so much.

Maternity Clothes?

Too hot.  Now that I don't have to wear "real" clothes on a daily basis, throw me a maxi dress or a long tshirt and I am happy.

Stretch Marks?

  Yay! Still celebrating their absence.

Gender?

We are surrounded by blue

Movement?  

  He still is moving like a champ, but its starting to slow down.  Now there is more rolling and less full blown kicks.  Little guy is getting cramped.

Sleep? 

  Little for me, none for Scotty. I am just restless

Food Cravings?  

None really, getting full too fast to think about food.

What I Miss? 

 Getting out of bed without it taking a heroic effort

Symptoms?

Starting to get a little achy all over, and just feeling "off" in general.

I now develop a nice little rash on my neck after being in the sun.  

Best Moment This Week? 

Looking through all his things as we moved a few things into the garage at the new house. 

Washing tiny socks all week. 

Looking Forward To?

Moving into our new house.

Getting Collin's nursery set up.

Ultrasound on Thursday! I am so ready to see him!

33 weeks

About the baby?

Approximately a 17 inch, roughly 4 lb Pineapple.  I'm amazed at how he can still move so much.

Maternity Clothes?

Eh, I'm over maternity clothes for the most part.  Bella Band yes please, otherwise just leave me with some cool comfortable dresses.

Stretch Marks?

  Yay! Still celebrating their absence.

Gender?

We are surrounded by blue

Movement?  

  Goodness gracious he is all over the place. ALL THE TIME

Sleep? 

  Okay. Getting restless and waking up several times a night.

Food Cravings?  

None really, getting full too fast to think about food.

What I Miss? 

 Getting out of bed without it taking a heroic effort

Symptoms?

Starting to get a little achy all over, and just feeling "off" in general.

Best Moment This Week? 

This is bittersweet but this was my last week of teaching before taking leave.  We also packed up and moved states.  So I had to say goodbye to my students, prepare a sub for 3 weeks, pack up our house, and move move 8 hours away the next day.  Its a bit much for a hormonal mama to take all at once.  I certainly did not have time to process it all.  It is nice to be back home, but we still haven't closed on our house so I am living out of a suitcase at my in laws house.  We have stayed here plenty in the past 6 years, but it will definitely be a relief to have our own space and get ready for Baby Boy.

Looking Forward To?

Moving into our new house.

Getting Collin's nursery set up.

Growth Scan! I just need to see him again.

Adjusting to a new non-working, non-grad student life for a few weeks.

32 Weeks

About the baby?Growing, growing, growing for sure.

Maternity Clothes?Some, as seasons change comfy dresses are my best friend.

 

Stretch Marks? No, but I have a full blown world map of varicose veins. 

 

Gender? Future Baseball Star

Movement? Constant. Doctor requested nightly kick counts, I'm thinking its more like I should be counting the times I don't feel movement. 

 

Sleep? Oh goodness. Restlessness has officially started.

 

Food Cravings? Krispy Kreme doughnuts, but I have resisted...so far. 

What I Miss? 

Laying on my stomach. I would be so much more comfortable.
 

Symptoms?Itchiness. BH Contractions, and Exhaustion has returned with a vengeance.

Best Moment This Week?  

Being home to meet our new doctor.

Getting ready for my last week of teaching before maternity leave. 

Watching our little boy roll around and put on a show everynight this week.

Finishing this semester of Grad School so I can focus on Baby Boy.

Looking Forward To?

No school and full blown baby preparations.

Closing on both of our houses.

30 weeks

About the baby? Almost 3lbs! 

Maternity Clothes?I'm still mixing it up. Maternity clothes are not meant for short people.

 

Stretch Marks? :) Still seeing none!

Gender?Mommy's Little Prince

Movement?  He has started some serious rolling. And a new favorite: digging into my right hip.
Hiccups galore!

Sleep? Like a rock and I cannot get enough. 

 

Food Cravings?Cherry Coke

What I Miss? 

Being able to focus on ANYTHING. Mommy brain is in full force.
 

Symptoms?Itchiness. BH Contractions, and Exhaustion has returned with a vengeance.

Best Moment This Week?  

Scotty flying in for my 30 week appointment.
Watching our little boy roll around and put on a show everynight this week.

Looking Forward To?
Scotty and I being in the same state again so he doesn't miss another minute of this time. 

Finishing the school year

Getting ready for our baby boy.

29 weeks

About the baby? 2.5 lbs. 

Maternity Clothes?still a nice mix of both thanks to the wonderful Bella Band.  

Dresses have been easier/ more comfortable for school now.

 

Stretch Marks? None that I can see!

 

Gender?snakes, snails, and puppy dog tails.

Movement?  Periods of movement are getting longer and longer.
He is moving more and more each week especially right before bedtime.

 

Sleep?  Still adjusting to not being able to toss and turn freely at night. 

 

Food Cravings? none,really.

What I Miss? 

Coffee, in large doses on Monday mornings/making it through the day without considering taking a nap under my desk.
 

Symptoms?Itchiness. BH Contractions, and Exhaustion has returned with a vengeance.

Best Moment This Week?  Feeling how much more active he is becoming. 

Finally looking pregnant.

Looking Forward To?
Our next appointment.