Friday, November 27, 2009

less than a week


How far along?: 39 weeks
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
How big is baby?: 20 " and 7 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 weeks
Sleep?: interrupted lots but good when it happens
Best moment this week? spending time just Nat and I on his days off
Movement?: lots of leg stretches tickling my right side and a bum that pokes around
Food cravings?: smoothies, fruit, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, chocolate
Labor signs?: a few tightenings and cramps but nothing productive yet
Belly button in or out?: In barely
What I miss: Being comfortable for most of the day
What I'm looking forward to: my mom's arrival
Milestone: painted my own toe nails last night!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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

Sunday, November 15, 2009

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.