PREGNANCY: 34 Weeks

                                                           34 Weeks 6 Days

How far along? 34 weeks and 6 Days in this picture.

Total weight gain: +24lbs.

Maternity clothes? Not in this pic.

Stretch marks? NONE!

Sleep: It’s not too bad, I just wake up most nights in a panic thinking I’m going into labor.

Best moment this week: Seeing my sweet family at our baby shower.

Miss Anything?: Not really

Movement: Mostly in the early morning and late at night.

Food cravings: Nothing really this week. I do not have much of an appetite.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really.

Gender: GIRL

Labor Signs:  I had another bout with  strong consistent contractions, but nothing a little benadryl didn’t take care of. My doctor told me that I’m pretty much out of the margin of worry because they do very little to keep mamas from having their babies at 35 weeks. My husband was born at 35 weeks and was fine. Also, I was born at 37 weeks and almost weighed 8 pounds so I’m not worried at all about her being on the small side. Most of the pregnancy she’s measured ahead, but she’s right on target for now.

Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s s t r e t c h i n g. I fear it will never be the same.

Rings on or off? On when I’m not too hot. Heat makes me swell.

Happy or Moody: Happy!

Reading: Christ Centered Childbirth this book is amazing, I hate that I didn’t read it sooner.

We had our last baby shower this weekend, and I was so touched by everyone who came out to celebrate our sweet little girl. It was wonderful seeing friends and family that I had not seen in a while and probably will not get to see for a little while after the baby is born. We are so grateful for all of the love and support that was doled our way. ❤

PREGNANCY: 32 Weeks – 8 MONTHS

32 Week 6 Days

 

How far along? 32 weeks and 6 Days in this picture.

Total weight gain: +22.5lbs.

Maternity clothes? The shirt isn’t but the jean capris I’m wearing in the photo are. They’re actually pretty cute.

Stretch marks? NONE!

Sleep: Not terrible. I’m getting to the point where I’m very uncomfortable. One night this week I woke with a calf cramp from Hades. I’ve only had three of these. The first one was in my right leg and really wasn’t that bad. The last two that I’ve had are just about the worst thing I’ve ever had to deal with, one my right and this one in my left. They come on when I’m sleeping and contract and release. I can’t help but wake up my husband who is so kind to rub them until they stop. My leg is usually sore for a couple of days after I have one. With this one, I decided to practice some of my relaxation techniques that I’ve been doing in preparation for labor, and it actually helped. My sweet husband now massages my calves every night before bed. I’m hoping to avoid them indefinitely. My doctor said one in eight women get them, and there is nothing you can do. I’m going to do what I can to prevent them though.

Best moment this week: Well this week has been kind of long, but filled some great things. First of all we got to hear that sweet little heart beat. She’s still head down and is measuring right on target. My husband’s place of work was so kind to throw us a baby shower which really meant the world to us. We also had a dance lesson this week which was a blast, and today we had our maternity shoot which went super well! Now it’s Memorial Day weekend, and I get my husband all to myself until Tuesday.

Miss Anything?: Sleeping on my back.I have been bad though. I wake several times a night now, partly because of discomfort and partly because I’m terrified of the leg cramps, but when I’ve woken up I’ve found myself on my back a few times and was so, so, so comfortable, but I still roll over to my sides where I remain for most of the night.

Movement: She does move a lot, but then there are periods when she is not so active.
Food cravings: Not really craving anything this week.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really.

Gender: GIRL

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks occasionally. Nothing major this week

Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s s t r e t c h i n g.

Rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody: This week has been emotionally trying for me. I’ve had some very happy moments and I’ve also had some sad and hard moments. Over all I’m feeling pretty good though.

Reading: Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth and my hubs and I are reading Childbirth the Bradley Way which contains a lot of naked women FYI, but the material is very helpful.

PREGNANCY: 31 Weeks

31 weeks 6 days

How far along? 31 weeks and 6 Days in this picture.

Total weight gain: +21.5lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yep, sometimes.

Stretch marks? NONE!

Sleep: A little better than last week. I woke one night this week with some cramping in my lower abdominal region as well as major pressure. My sweet husband helped me get into a hot shower which seemed to ease some of the discomfort. I was able to get back to sleep fairly quickly, but kept waking up. I’ve also been waking up in a panic that I’m about to go into labor. I guess the closer it gets the more it’s on my mind.

Best moment this week: First of all, MY FIRST MOTHER’S DAY which my sweet husband and family made extra special. Then a spontaneous trip to the beach with my beloved which was so nice, oh and we did our intensive birth class which we really enjoyed. Great week!

Miss Anything?: Sleeping on my back. I’ve never in my life been a back sleeper, but since I can’t comfortably lay on my belly, and my sides are sore, I would just like to be able to stretch out on my back and take a long nap. I’m very thankful my husband doesn’t mind the 10 pillows I use to get comfy.

Movement: Lots, and then not so much. I was actually awoken for the first time because of her movement this week. She rattled my uterus like someone would a cage and it woke me up quickly. But there have also been times where it seems like she doesn’t move for a few hours. It’s actually starting to hurt a little when she moves sometimes, I can’t believe she’s getting so big!!
Food cravings: Not really craving anything this week.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really.

Gender: GIRL

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks which I’m actually thankful for because I know they are prepping me for labor.

Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s stretching.

Rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody: Happy 🙂

Reading: Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth and my hubs and I started Childbirth the Bradley Way.

Belly front view

I think I’m starting to have a little diastasis which is sad but completely unavoidable. Do any of you mamas know any exercises to do postpartum to help remedy the separation?

View from behind

I still don’t think I look preggers from behind.

She could be here a little over a month!

PREGNANCY:30 Weeks

                                                           30 weeks 6 days

How far along? 30 weeks and 6 Days in this picture.

Total weight gain: +21lbs.
Maternity clothes?My shirt is! I bought a really cute dress this week that is non maternity that I’m pretty excited about.
Stretch marks? NONE!
Sleep: Not so great this week. With everything getting bigger in the front, it’s pulling my upper back way out of place causing some discomfort. I now sleep with tons of pillows tucked in all around to support everything.
Best moment this week: Hearing that sweet heartbeat and hearing that I’m still very healthy. Oh and we also had our first shower this week which was very precious!
Miss Anything?: Umm, not really this week. Heart burn has not been too bad.
Movement: Mucho. She likes to get her toes hung under my ribs. 🙂
Food cravings: Not really craving anything this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really. If I get too hot, I get really dizzy.
Gender: GIRL
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks from Hades showed up again this week and lasted for a few hours. But other than that no.
Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s stretching.

Rings on or off? On!
Happy or Moody: Happy, depressed, tired, irritated, excited…pregnant.

Reading:  Started Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth.

Almost 8 months pregnant!

PREGNANCY:29 Weeks

                                                            29 weeks 6 Days

How far along? 29 weeks and 6 Days in this picture.

Total weight gain: +20lbs.
Maternity clothes?Not in this photo. I did buy two pairs of regular shorts a couple of sizes bigger than my normal size to accommodate my belly.
Stretch marks? NONE! Thank you vitamin E and coconut oil. Please keep up the good work.
Sleep: Sleep has been good and often. I will randomly get so tired I can barely function.
Best moment this week: Good quality time with the hubs.
Miss Anything?: Not having heartburn at night.
Movement: Lots and lots except when we ask her to move so that people can see her.
Food cravings: We’ve went through a couple of gallons of milk this week, so….
Anything making you queasy or sick? I still get heartburn in the afternoons.
Gender: GIRL
Labor Signs: A few scattered Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s stretching.

Rings on or off? On!
Happy or Moody: Mostly happy, feeling a little sentimental this week

Reading: Completed Husband Coached Childbirth. Still reading Happiest Baby on the Block. About to start Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth.

I can’t believe that I am 10 weeks away from my due date, 7 away from being full term. I’ve found out that most women in my family give birth a few weeks early and that they have fairly short labors. I’m wondering if this is genetics or just coincidence. I suppose we’ll see in a couple of months.

We have our first baby shower this Monday night, and I’m looking forward to seeing people and celebrating our little one’s impending arrival!

PREGNANCY:25 Weeks

                                                       25 weeks 6 days

How far along? 25 weeks and 6 Days in this picture.

Total weight gain: +13lbs.
Maternity clothes? This shirt is maternity as well as my capris that I’m wearing. I’ve mostly worn yoga pants all week though.
Stretch marks? NONE!
Sleep: Sleep has been awesome. I’ve been getting up at the same time every morning with my husband and we’ve been going to bed earlier. I’ve been feeling energized this week which is nice since I never received that amazing burst of energy that everyone told me I would get in my 2nd trimester.
Best moment this week: Going to a private screening of A Birth Story and getting to hear from Ina May Gaskin as well as other birthing professionals in my city. It was so encouraging to be around others who celebrate birth and who are incredibly supportive of mothers. I’m glad I live where I live.
Miss Anything?: Not having heartburn at night.
Movement: She kicked her daddy in the face this week which we both thought was adorable. The last couple of days she hasn’t been quite as squirmy.
Food cravings:  Not really craving anything this week, sort of weird since there has been something that I just couldn’t do without almost every week so far.
Anything making you queasy or sick:Bread and now tomato sauce.
Gender: GIRL
Labor Signs: Just my braxton hicks.
Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s stretching. Take a look, it looks like an eye.

                                             Front view of the belly at 25 weeks.

Rings on or off? On!
Happy or Moody: Feeling so blessed.

Reading: My husband and I are reading through Husband Coached Childbirth and I’ve been diving into Hypnobirthing which I am loving.

I can’t believe that in probably less than 15 weeks this little angel with be in my arms. We’ve been incredibly blessed by other people who’ve given us clothing and other essential baby items. It’s all becoming so surreal.

 

Baby Bump Progression Pictures

I always love seeing how a lady’s lovely baby bump progresses throughout the pregnancy, and since I’m half way through mine I thought that I would go ahead and compile all of my belly shots starting with week 6 and going through my 20th week. I love how I am wearing the same dress in the first and last pictures!