38 weeks

How far along?: 38 weeks
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
How big is baby?: 20 " and 6.5 lbs
Maternity clothes?: absolutely
Stretch marks?: a couple old ones re-awakened on my side and a few low on my belly that have appeared over the last week
Sleep?: okay with my beloved body pillow in our comfy bed but getting less and less comfortable
Best moment this week? sushi dinner date with Nat
Movement?: Hiccups and a bum poking out quite often, and little hands tickling my side.
Food cravings?: Fruit, yogurt, and milk. mmm smoothies
Labor signs?: some braxton hicks
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Being able to sit comfortably for any length of time
What I'm looking forward to: finishing getting the house organized
Milestone: baby getting lower

37 weeks

How far along?: 37 weeks
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
How big is baby?: 20 " and 6 lbs
Maternity clothes?: absolutely
Stretch marks?: a couple old ones re-awakened on my side and a few low on my belly that have appeared over the last few days
Sleep?: okay with my beloved body pillow in our comfy bed but getting less and less comfortable
Best moment this week? meeting my friend's brand new baby boy
Movement?: Hiccups and a bum poking out quite often, and little hands tickling my side.
Food cravings?: Fruit, yogurt, and milk. mmm smoothies
Labor signs?: some braxton hicks
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Being able to do the dishes sans discomfort.
What I'm looking forward to: days off to finish getting the house organized
Milestone: Starting the birth announcements.

35 weeks

How far along?: 35weeks
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
How big is baby?: 18 " and 5.5 lbs
Maternity clothes?: Yes for pants and most shirts
Stretch marks?: a couple old ones re-awakened on my side and a few low on my belly
Sleep?: okay with my beloved body pillow in our comfy bed
Best moment this week? travelling on the Skytrain around Vancouver and of course IKEA!!
Movement?: Hiccups and a bum poking out quite often, and little hands tickling my side.
Food cravings?: Fruit, yogurt, and milk.
Labor signs?:Nope.
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Being able to sit for any amount of time sans discomfort.
What I'm looking forward to: Pumpkin carving today
Milestone: Getting the nursery almost organized.

34 weeks

How far along?: 34weeks
Total weight gain: 30 lbs
How big is baby?: 17 " and 5 lbs
Maternity clothes?: Yes for pants and most shirts
Stretch marks?: a couple old ones re-awakened on my side
Sleep?: okay with my beloved body pillow in our comfy bed
Best moment this week? Celebrating my birthday with friends
Movement?: Hiccups and a bum poking out quite often
Food cravings?: Fruit, yogurt, milk, and peanut butter cups.
Labor signs?:Nope.
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Being able to walk for long periods of time sans discomfort.
What I'm looking forward to: Our upcoming getaway to Vancouver.
Milestone: Still able to paint my own toes!!

31 weeks

How far along?: 31 weeks
Total weight gain: 28 lbs
How big is baby?: 16 " and 3.5 lbs
Maternity clothes?: Yes for pants and some shirts
Stretch marks?: a couple old ones re-awakened on my side
Sleep?: Good with my beloved body pillow in our comfy bed
Best moment this week? Awesome women's conference on the weekend
Movement?: Yes lots of kicks and rolls and a butt poking out every now and then
Food cravings?: Fruit, yogurt, juice, and peanut butter cups.
Labor signs?:Nope.
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy.
What I'm looking forward to: Thanksgiving dinner and enjoying the autumn days.
Milestone: I can no longer see my toes when I look straight down...

Top 10 things I can't wait to do/have on our visit to the maritimes

We're gearing up for our first trip home since we moved out west and I have been making a list of things I've missed from home...cannot wait.

1. Visit family and friends of course

2. See the bay: oh coast how I've missed you

3. Go on a boat: yes at this point even the ferries count.

4. Go to the market: what a beautiful place

5. Smell the bay: it's a coastal thing

6. Pizza Delight: delicious, haven't seen one since January 2008
7. Peanut Butter Fudge Crunch: A delectable peanut butter ice cream with thick rich fudge sauce and graham cracker crunch pieces.
8. Great Canadian Bagels: chocolate chip, maple and cheddar & swiss in particular.
9. Reduced Fat Cheez-its: a cross border trip is in order for these.

10. Go shopping

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24 weeks

How far along?: 24 weeks
Total weight gain: 9lbs ?
How big is baby?: 11 " head to toe and 1.5 lbs
Maternity clothes?: Yes for most pants and shorts but no for shirts.
Stretch marks?: None yet.
Sleep?: Good with my beloved body pillow
Best moment this week? Nat giving me a back massage, ahhhhh so nice.
Movement?: Yes kicks and rolls depending on the time of day.
Food cravings?:Hungry all the time, fruit, yogurt, toast...
Labor signs?:Nope. Weird stretching by my belly button though.
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy.
What I'm looking forward to: Starting our registry and flying home a week from Friday!
Milestone: Reaching 24 weeks!