34 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks.  According to the BabyCenter app, Baby Bean weighs as much as a cantaloupe.  I blog a week behind, so I am actually 35 weeks today.

Total weight gain/loss: Total 23 pounds - up 2 this week.

Maternity clothes? Yes, I found some great deals at Target this week.  I am trying not to buy too much more since I am down to the wire now, but I found a great dress and shirt on the 50% off rack. 

Stretch marks? Nope, using Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion and I just picked up their oil and I really like it.   

Symptoms: Still back pain and sciatic pain. Otherwise, I have been feeling pretty good. 

Sleep: Not really sleeping through the night, but I do feel rested when I wake in the morning.     

Best moment this week: Getting our maternity photos from our photographer, Sarah McKay Photography.  They came out great, we are very pleased with them.  Here are a few shots: 

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Miss Anything? Putting socks and shoes on in less than 5 minutes.

Movement: She has been stretching out, or at least it feels like it.  I can definitely feel a foot kicking my ribs and pressure on my bladder too.

Food cravings: Just root beer/birch beer.  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Have you started to show yet: I really grew this week.    

Baby is a: GIRL! 
 

Belly Button in or out? Still in and wondering if it will ever pop out.   

Wedding rings on or off? Still on.  
 

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy, but have been a little stressed this week.  Trying not to let the little things get to me. I took a breastfeeding class that was a little overwhelming, but I know everything will work out fine.  

Looking forward to: Decorating for Christmas and finishing Bean's room.

Happy Thanksgiving - I have a lot to be thankful for this year :)   

32 weeks

How far along? 32 weeks.  According to the BabyCenter app, Baby Bean weighs about 3.75 pounds and is roughly over 16.7 inches long.  I record this a week behind, so I am actually 33 weeks today.

Total weight gain/loss: Total 22 pounds - up 3 this week.

Maternity clothes? Yes, being comfortable is my goal now a days.  I purchased some flats shoes from Kohl's this week because my feet started swelling bad.  I tried on flat boots the other day and I couldn't get them over my ankles. 

Stretch marks? Nope, still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion morning and night.  My skin is super itchy and tight.

Symptoms: Back pain and swollen legs & feet.  I treated myself to a pedicure this week - it was much needed and felt amazing!  

Swollen ankles and feet :(

Hooray for pedicures!!

Sleep: Baby Bean is more active at night now and it is hard to get in a comfortable position to sleep.  I have not been falling asleep right away either, I have been tossing and turning a lot.  Once I am asleep I pretty much stay asleep until I need to get up to use the rest room.  

Best moment this week: Starting my Christmas shopping.

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Miss Anything? Putting my socks and shoes on without my belly getting in the way.

Movement: Lots this week!  She is kicking and flipping.    

Food cravings: Root Beer, Pop Tarts and Peanut Butter Blossom cookies - I saw Hershey Kisses at the store and had to make them.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Have you started to show yet: I can't hide it now :)    

Baby is a: GIRL! 

Belly Button in or out? Still in - almost there! 

  

Wedding rings on or off? Still on.  

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and emotional - I cried at a commercial this week. 

Looking forward to: Finishing the nursery in the next few weeks.  I need curtains and we are waiting for the blinds to come in.  Need to hang a few things on the wall too.   

31 weeks

How far along? 31 weeks.  According to the BabyCenter app, Baby Bean is the size of a coconut and measures over 16 inches long. 

Total weight gain/loss: Total 19 pounds - up 3 this week.  She must be gaining some weight ;)

Maternity clothes? Yes, I have been making some of my regular dresses work since they are stretchy.  I also got some great maternity tops at Target this week. 

Stretch marks? Nope, still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion morning and night.   

Symptoms: Upper and lower back pain towards the end of the day and at night.  I noticed I have been getting swollen ankles too.  

Sleep: I am sleeping well, just getting up to use to restroom and re-positioning myself because of the back pain.

Best moment this week: Having our maternity photos taken Sunday, starting to get Bean's closet organized and touring the maternity unit of the hospital.

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Miss Anything? Walking up the stairs and steep inclines without struggling to breathe.

Movement: I think she sleeps a lot because I really only feel her at night.    

Food cravings: None this week.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, people now come up and ask how far along I am.   

Baby is a: GIRL! 

Belly Button in or out? Still in, maybe I will pop near Thanksgiving just like a turkey :).  

  

Wedding rings on or off? On, I have noticed some swelling in my feet though.  

Happy or Moody most of the time: A combination of both again this week.  I am not really moody, just emotional.  

Looking forward to: Getting our glider from Babies R Us and hanging her book shelves.