Weeks 31 and 32

Weeks 31 & 32

How far along?: 33 Weeks today

Total weight gain: 20

How big is baby?: Week 31: Bunch of Asparagus; Week 32: Bok Choy; Week 33: Pineapple

Sleep?: Once I fall asleep I sleep I'm out like a log, but its definitely harder to get to bed. I also find that I'm more tired mid-day and would love to sneak in a nap whenever I can.

Best moment?: Watching my little brother's face when he got to feel the baby move.

Movement?: Yes - he's pretty active at all times of the day and is really bumping around in there.
 

Food cravings?: This is still the same - none. If anything it's hard to figure out what to make for dinner because there's nothing I really want to eat.

Food aversions: None

Labor signs?: None

Belly button in or out?: Has stayed consistently flat but occassionally pops out a little depending on how he's moving.

What I miss:
- I could go for a cup of coffee today.. I'm definitely dragging after the busy weekend we had.
- I miss regular clothes. These maternity pants are getting to be a pain and I feel like everything makes me feel fat.
- I could go for a long run. Even though I walk I'd still like to get more toned. Oh well. after the baby's out I'll start running again.

Milestones: Less than 50 days until he's here. And I'd like all 50 days please. As much as I'd like to meet you, don't come early, baby!

Taken at a friends wedding on March 22

Nearly 33 weeks

Side view to show "the bump"

 

Cuddly Little Buster!

Things That Make Me Giggle

One of my favorite side effects, if you will, of pregnancy has been the random giggles I get. I'm not sure what makes them come on but for some reason they're so funny that when I think of it even days later I still laugh. Here's the short list of some words:

• Breadcrumbs
• Mashed potatoes
• Some episodes of "Friends," like the one when Joey gets his eyebrows tweezed and the one comes out looking like a caterpillar
• Rations: When my family made fun of me for how I feed Buster at Easter dinner
• A video my co-worker showed me of her nephew's first kiss. Apparently he was so smitten with the kiss he fell down after his girlfriend gave him a peck on the cheek.
• The word "vagina" - not to act like a 10 year old, but the woman running the labor and delivery prep class made Rob, the only guy in a class full of girls, state where babies come out of. Not only was he tired and hungry, but I'm sure he wasn't crazy about me volunteering for the demonstration. Lucky me, it was back rub techniques during labor. The way he said it reminded me of when Steve Carell said it in the movie "40 Year Old Virgin"

I'm sure there have been others but these definitely stood out, even 7 months into the pregnancy. Let's hope the baby enjoys a good laugh too when he's here :)

32 Week Sonogram

I just came back from a 32 week sonogram appointment and everything is looking good so far, thank God. The only thing that somewhat concerned me is how his weight is in the 30th percentile. He's at 3 pounds, 11 ounces which should put him in the 6-7 lb category by birth but that can change over the next few weeks.

I'm sure if he weighed more I'd be nervous too. Either way I loved seeing my little guy and can't wait to meet him in eight weeks (hopefully not sooner.. I want him to bake in there!) Here's a photo of him using the placenta as a pillow:

Weeks 29 and 30

Weeks 29 and 30

How far along?: 31weeks today, 1 day

Total weight gain: Up a little.. maybe 1.5 pounds. So figure 17.5

How big is baby?: Week 29: Butternut Squash; Week 30: Large cabbage

Sleep?: Luckily I am still able to sleep through the night.. yay!

Best moment?: Getting the results that I passed my 3 hour glucose test! 

Movement?: Yep. The movements are getting more painful and frequent.. he's definitely a mover and a shaker when he wants to be.

 Food cravings?: None. If anything it's hard to figure out what to make for dinner because there's nothing I really want to eat.

Food aversions: None

Labor signs?: None

Belly button in or out?: Still flat and I think it's slowly becoming an outie

What I miss: I was at a bridal shower on Sunday and the girl was talking about her one year old daughter and her pregnancy experience. While I always thought I'd want sushi after, I'm also adding that I'd like a turkey sandwich.. maybe a Jersey Mike's #7: a turkey and provolone sandwich with lettuce, tomato, veggies and vinegar

Milestones:
- I broke down and bought my first baby items. The majority of my family is superstitious so I've been hesitant to get anything. However, on an outlet trip with my aunt I bought a few outfits that were on sale.
- I completed all of the hospital preregistration paperwork so that's starting to make it feel more real too.
- We hit the two month mark.. our little guy should be here in 2 months! 

Cute Moment of the Day

This morning while laying on my side in bed Buster thought my belly would be the perfect pillow. Not sure if he liked getting kicked by the baby or hearing the hearbeat but it was still precious nonetheless as he propped his head up for a little nap.

Hello 3rd Trimester!

Weeks 27 and 28

How far along?: 29 weeks today

Total weight gain: Same as last time - 16 pounds

How big is baby?: Week 27: Cauliflower; Week 28: Iceburg Lettuce; Week 29: Butternut Squash

Sleep?: Still sleeping okay, although it can be hard to fall asleep when I feel he's moving around in there. It's also tough to fall back to sleep after I doze off on the couch.

Best moment?: I went to a friends bachelorette party (dinner/sleepover) on Saturday night and it was awesome seeing how excited the girls were feeling him move.

Movement?: Now it's more like tsunami waves in my stomach more than kicks, although those jabs still happen pretty often. It's crazy when he shifts position and my stomach is completely uneven.

Other symptoms: Nothing too painful but after a trip to the dentist I was informed I have pregnancy gingivitis. I think it's mild because my teeth don't bleed when I brush them, but apparantely my gums are a little inflamed in certain spots. I also failed my 1 hour glucose test so I'm going tomorrow for the 3 hour. Fingers and toes crossed I don't have gestational diabetes. I feel like it's been one issue after the other with these stupid tests.

Food cravings?: None

Food aversions: None

Labor signs?: None

Belly button in or out?: Still flat and I think it's slowly becoming an outie

What I miss: On Friday there were a few things I could have gone for after talking to people around the office: sushi, alcohol and hot yoga. It was a Friday during Lent so people had sushi all over the place, several of which were the spicy tuna rolls I love. That marked tease #1. Tease #2 was talking to someone about how great hot yoga is.. I'm counting down the months till I can take a class again. Our office did a happy hour in honor of National Margarita Day.. after the week I had I could totally have gone for a margarita, and they definitely didn't have any virgins.

Milestones: Starting the 3rd Trimester and getting the nursery set up. The crib, dresser and glider are all in and Rob did a great job getting the room ready. Now it's just a matter of slowly getting the stuff we need before he arrives!

Weeks 25 and 26

How far along?: Kicking off 27 weeks today!

Total weight gain: 16 pounds as of this morning, which marked the start of week 27

How big is baby?: Week 25: zucchini/canteloupe; Week 26: eggplant; Week 27: cauliflower

Sleep?: Still getting my sleep and starting to get tired early again.. probably because I'm approaching the third trimester

Best moment?: Getting to check in on my little guy during a sonogram and seeing that everything is growing healthy and on track (in fact, they said he's about 9 days ahead of schedule so we'll see if he ends up coming early). At 26 weeks 3 days he was already 2.2 and apparantely hamming it up in there. He seems to look like Rob.. bald and his mouth was open the entire time :)

Movement?: Still loving every time he moves!. I think I'm really cherishing every kick, punch and sumersault since I know we only have a few months left of this special time together. It's crazy how he really boogies when he wants to and is quiet other times. Like when I first felt the kicks, now I like laying down with my shirt up a little so I can see when he moves in the belly. So cool and such a little miracle!

Other symptoms: Still just the occasional heartburn

Food cravings?: Although I like a cold glass of milk, there are still no weird or intense cravings to report.. boo!

Food aversions: Still none

Labor signs?: None

Belly button in or out?: My innie is definitely gone and I'm afraid to say it, but I'm pretty sure that by the end I'll have an outie for the first time in my life.

What I miss: That disposable income would still be nice lol

Milestones: Rob got promoted to Area Director of Sales (I'm calling him ADOS) and we both turned 30. That's enough of a milestone for me!

Here's some shots from our 26 week sonogram: