- How far along? 34 weeks.
- Total weight gain: +12 lbs
- Maternity clothes? Pretty much everything. I have a few shirts and tank tops that work that are non-maternity.
- Stretch marks? The teeny one on my belly button. And a good inch long one on my thigh. Boo.
- Sleep: Not great. Baby moves a ton and keeps me awake, or waking to go to the bathroom. If I sleep for 4-5 hours straight it’s a miracle.
- Best moment this week: The surprise baby shower at work! The office threw me a quick little shower – complete with cupcakes, punch and TONS of gifts. It was really thoughtful and sweet.
- Miss Anything? Being comfortable, being able to bend over, my pants not rubbing on my large belly and making it sore, and the ability to sit up or get up easily. I’m seriously starting to feel like a turtle on its back half the time.
- Movement: Never stops – I’m starting to recognize what a foot/butt/arm is when it’s moving around.
- Food cravings: Pizza and water.
- Food aversions: The usual things I don’t like. I dreamt about tuna steaks last night (thanks Cyndy) and woke up gagging.
- Gender: I have no idea – but I’m thinking boy this week.
- Labor Signs: I can tell the baby’s head is low in my pelvis, but I can also tell they haven’t “dropped” yet.
- Symptoms: Feeling huge?!, Tired all the time, crabby, sore back/hips.
- Belly Button in or out? Out
- Wedding rings on or off? On, luckily still no swelling.
- Looking forward to: Another baby shower this weekend, and having Labor Day weekend at home with the hubby to get stuff done!
Our next ultrasound is August 31st, and so we really still don’t know if we will go to full term or have this baby early (in about 3 weeks – EEK!). We have a bunch to get ready in the nursery, and I have a ton I feel like I need to do for work yet. I can’t wait to have some time at home (in two weeks) to start getting this stuff ready. Aaron and I both realized the other day that this is happening fast… and we’re both a little speechless at how much we have/want to get done before the babe’s arrival. And really it could only be THREE WEEKS AWAY.
Thank goodness we finally have names picked! No sharing here – but if it’s a girl it will either have the initials (ARB or SRB) and if it’s a boy it will have (BTB, ATB or JTB). We’ll see!
Birthing classes have been going GREAT. We only have one left! I’m actually really sad to think about it all ending. I like being able to go every week and learn all this stuff. I really feel like I know NOTHING about kids, babies, etc. I’m not super into reading all these books on other people’s opinions on how to raise them. But we’ve learned SO much in the birthing classes that it’s hard to imagine not going. We also signed up for a breastfeeding class for next week. Not sure how awkward this class could be, but it’s something else I know very little about. I’ll miss having the other couples to talk to about what’s going on. It’s nice that they are all at nearly the same point we are.
Another baby shower this weekend – the last one until the baby arrives! We have 2 (maybe 3) for afterwards. I’m looking forward to time with my family.
In other news, school is about to start for Aaron. I’m so proud of him for going back, and he’ll be done in a few short months. I know the next few months will be difficult for him to focus on schoolwork, being a new dad and all, but I have no doubt in his ability to do well. Heck, he’s such a perfectionist that he gets frustrated when he doesn’t get 100%’s on everything he does!
Life is busy with weekends at the cabin, family birthdays, dinners with friends, work commitments and trying to get time together. The next three weeks are booked solid – with absolutely no plans after that. We’ve avoided making any commitments since we still don’t know when this kid is arriving. I know the next few weeks will fly by, but if we have to wait it out the full 40 weeks, I’m sure those last few weeks will drag!
Maternity photos were last night– can’t wait to view the sneak peaks and get them back! I’ll share as soon as they start coming in!
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