36 Week Recap

Week 36 Recap

How far along?: 37 Weeks today

Total weight gain: 22 pounds

How big is baby?: Week 36: Coconut; Week 37: Leek

Sleep?: Occassionally getting up in the middle of the night for the bathroom. Some nights its easier to get back to sleep than others

Best moments?: Getting to see the baby last Monday. Next time I see him should be when he's here! We also went to a wedding on Saturday (4/20) and had a great time with friends. I was able to last all night dancing in high heels and still felt great. That will be one of the last times we head out without having to worry about the baby (at least until the next wedding in August!)

Movement?: Yep. Still bouncing around and some kicks are pretty tough. I'm thinking future soccer player or boxer is nesting in there..

Food cravings?: I could go for some ice cream or sherbert

Food aversions: None

Labor signs?: Nothing yet.. but now I'm more nervous about every pain or kick.

Belly button in or out?: Somewhat flat but the top occassionally pops out a little depending on his position

What I miss: If I had to say something, it's not having to worry about everything I eat or drink but it's manageable. I feel like I haven't had too much to complain about with this pregnancy. I've been very lucky!

Milestones: Being full term and asking Joey to be the baby's godfather on Saturday.

Week 35 Recap

Week 35 Recap

How far along?: 36 Weeks today

Total weight gain: 21 pounds

How big is baby?: Week 35: Honeydew; Week 36: Coconut

Sleep?: Definitely starting to get up in the middle of the night again, whether it's due to discomfort or going to the bathroom. Some nights its easier to get back to sleep than others

Best moment?: The lovely baby showers I had with friends, co-workers and my moms side of the family. It was so great to see everyone and see the love the have for Anthony already!

Movement?: Although he's quiet as I type this he's been pretty bouncy in there. Even yesterday during a sonogram he was punching my belly. I don't think he liked being disturbed when he was sleeping... like mother like son!

Food cravings?: Nothing really. Maybe milk again?

Food aversions: None

Labor signs?: Nothing yet - knock wood. I went to the doctors yesterday and there's no sign of activity yet, which I take as a good thing. Keep baking, baby!

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

What I miss: Being able to sleep on my belly and without all the pillows to prop me up

Milestones:
- Finishing up his room and washing all the baby laundry
- My last sonogram appointment. Next time I'm scheduled to see the baby is when he's in my arms!

The baby shower cake Dom and Jorge made for the shower. The detail on the baby was amazing!

Baby Anthony's room all set up!

Last photo of our little guy, weighing in at 5 pounds, 10 ounces with 4 weeks to go!

Weeks 33 and 34.. It's coming quick!

Weeks 33 and 34

 

How far along?: 35 Weeks today

Total weight gain: I just weighed myself again today and I'm still only 20 pounds up. I'm somewhat concerned this hasn't gone up and will ask the doctor again tomorrow. In the meantime, I packed a little more food in my lunch.

How big is baby?: Week 33: Pineapple; Week 34: Canteloupe; Week 35: Honeydew

Sleep?: I'm starting to get antsy with everything that's left to do and set up, so I've been up late trying to catch up on stuff or organize myself. Once I fall asleep I'm fine and can sleep without getting up. It's just the actual process of getting into the bed that holds me up haha

Best moment?: Rob, Susan and my other friend Susan from work put together a surprise baby shower for me on Saturday with friends from home and work. I was so touched that people came out to show their support and excitement for the baby.

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. And I'm really hoping none for a whle. While my list of fears used to just be to have a healthy, happy, normal baby, now I'm concerned that a) he'll be underweight since I'm not gaining a lot and b) he'll come early. I'd like him to plump up and be in there as long as possible.

Belly button in or out?: Occassionally pops out a little depending on how he's moving.

What I miss:
People have been asking me that so there's kind of a running list, but nothing that I'm dying to have. The list includes: sushi, wine, turkey sandwich, coffee, regular clothes and running

Milestones: Finally making a decision on the carseat and stroller. What a long, exhausting process!

What Not to Say to A Pregnant Woman, Part 2

I'm still amazed at what people say when you're expecting. Among the recent revelations:

• Aren't you afraid of how much it will hurt?
• It took you a long time to get pregnant, huh?
• When are you getting started on baby #2?

 It also doesn't help when my husband looks at me like I'm blimp walking through the house. I think he forgets that he had something to do with this!

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: