33 Weeks

How far along? 33 weeks 2 days. only 47 days left, eeeek!
This Week the baby is a size of a: Durian... I don't know why they pick such strange foods. Another website says he weighs as much as a pineapple.  He could be anywhere 4-6 pounds and up to 18 inches long!
Total weight gain/loss: I only gained 1 pound since my last appointment, which is a huge feat considering I went away on vacation.

Maternity clothes? Duh.  I'm beyond repair now.
Belly button in or out? Both? The top part is sticking out but the bottom isn't.

Sleep: I've been losing a lot of sleep this past week but I think it's more anxiety related

Best moment this week: Seeing my family and friends! We went to Maryland to visit my Dad's side of the family but it was a super bonus getting to see my college roommates :]

Movement: Yes, kicking the ribs and all.
Symptoms: A NEW THING IS HAPPENING! I thought the baby was literally using me as a punching bag because it felt like small parts of my stomach were vibrating.  Then my Mom freaked me out because she said maybe it was seizures.  So as any good mother would do, I googled it.  Turns out it's not even the baby.  My uterus is having muscle spasms. I've also discovered my first stretch mark (waaaaah).  It's about 1 cm long and right above my bellybutton.
Symptoms I DON'T have: No waddling, swelling or leg cramping.
Food cravings: I'm so boring, no cravings.
Gender: boy
What I miss: strangely enough, being able to have really intense workouts 
What I am looking forward to: Getting the little nug here! I seriously can't wait.

Weekly Wisdom: Rest whenever you can, because I'm sure you won't get much rest once the baby comes... it's ok to be selfish
Milestones: At this point, he's gaining about 1/2 a pound per week.  He's just putting the finishing touches on his perfect little self.

To Do List: The big thing to do this week is contact WIC ( yay for cheap groceries) and fill out some subsidized government forms (yay for possible cheap daycare). 

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 weeks
This Week the baby is a size of a: Jicama.  I'll elaborate, 16 inches long and can weigh up to 4.5 pounds.
Total weight gain/loss: TOO MUCH.  Mom says I'm a little "hippy."  And we all know hips don't lie.

Maternity clothes? Duh.  I'm beyond repair now.
Belly button in or out? Both?

Sleep: There was one night this past week that I feel asleep before midnight.  It was magical.

Best moment this week: I felt him kick my ribs for the first time! It's weird.  It doesn't hurt but it's definitely uncomfortable. I've also been able to organize the baby room and it's really starting to come together.  Of course it's an absolute disaster now...Also, on a social note, I went to a wedding (the cutest couple.  they were voted class couple and have been together 7 years) and I got to see a few old high school friends and reconnect.

Movement: Yes, kicking the ribs and all.
Symptoms: Just joint pain.  Nothing new or exciting.
Symptoms I DON'T have: No waddling... yet.
Food cravings: Nothing really.  I just eat whatever people put in front of me.
Gender: boy
What I miss: e n e r g y  and sleep ZzZzZz
What I am looking forward to: Going to Maryland.  I get to see my two college roommates and my Dads side of the family.  None of them have seen me throughout my pregnancy so I'm really excited to show off the baby bump.

Weekly Wisdom: Keep excersising, unless you want to be a sumo wrestler. 
Milestones: His wrinkles are disappearing, his skin is getting thicker and his hair should start to be growing rapidly... I just love that every week now the big development is that he's getting fat.

To Do List: Oh, I don't know.  Someone keep track of things for me!

Adventures Galore

Although most of my days are jam-packed with eating and watching TV... occasionally I can make time to do other things.  Last weekend I went to the RWU Golf Tournament, obviously to support my basketball family.  And here is where I include a very special shout out to PAIGE CONGDON.  My red headed best friend who is jealous that my cousin gets all of the shout outs. We frolocked the streets of Newport hand in hand and had a jolly ol' time.  Monday morning we had to leave our lovely king sized bed and head to the golf banquet.  While there I bought four wing-spans worth of raffle tickets, which I figured out to be just under 200 tickets.  I know what you're thinking, I bought so many tickets because all of my money is supporting the basketball team.  Wrong.  I selfishly was determined to win as much as I possibly could.  Well, the plan worked.  I won an autographed baseball from Red Sox player Andrew Miller.  And an autographed football helmet from Patriot's player Jerod Mayo.  I have no clue who either of these people are, but I figured they would look nice on display in the baby's room.  (Which is coming along nicely by the way).




Just a few days ago I had the biggest surprise of my life.  A BABY SHOWER.  I've secretly been waiting but had no idea if I was actually going to get one or not.  My Aunt hosted while my number one fan, Caroline, planned.  I was told it was a going away party for Caroline, which made sense seeing as she's leaving for college this week.  So we get there and I was clearly oblivious to everything that was going on.  When I walked in everyone had their camera's in my face, everyone was staring at me with a creepy smile, and some of my good high school friends were there.  In my mind, I thought the camera's were because I love telling people to take pictures and tag me.  I thought the creepy smiles were just, well, creepy.  And my high school friends all know Caroline.  So I didn't really think twice.  I didn't notice all of the presents in a crib, the baby shower banner or all of the baby themed foods... It wasn't until my Aunt yelled, "Well, Surprise!" that it clicked.  A surprise indeed.  The shower was wonderful.  I got everything I could ever need.  Play pens, bouncers, stroller, car seat, bottles, diapers, clothes, toys, blankets, bath supplies... I really do feel grateful for the friends and family I have.  I was just so excited because this meant that I actually had things to put in the nursery! My next adventure is organizing and putting the finishing touches on the nursery!

31 Weeks

How far along? 31 weeks
This Week the baby is a size of a: Squash/Pineapple... He's 15-16 inches long and 2.5-4 pounds.
Total weight gain/loss: 20 pounds... and feeling super unmotivated to go to the gym.

Maternity clothes? I had to buy more shirts, my gym shirts are starting to be too small now.  They awkwardly show the bottom of my belly.
Belly button in or out? Oh. Em. Gee.  The top part is officially sticking out now.  Not drastically, but you can feel that it's poking out a bit.

Sleep: I don't know what that word means anymore :[  I toss and turn all night because I can't stay comfortable for more than 20 minutes.

Best moment this week: Finishing the nursery! It's painted, the wood floors are in and now it's just time to decorate!  I also got to see all of my old RWU teammates, their fabulous parents and the infamous Coach Thompson.  It was so nice to be able to see everyone again, and of course I loved talking about the baby
Movement: Yes, sometimes so huge it will wake me up
Symptoms: I guess the most exciting, and the only new symptom, would be braxton hicks contractions.  Or at least that's what I think they are.  I can feel different parts of my stomach tighten.  
Symptoms I DON'T have: I haven't lost my breath yet. Since I'm tall the baby isn't pressing on my lungs or diaphragm yet. 
Food cravings: Salt.  I don't want it because it will make me swell up. Actually, I DO want it, I just don't have it.  
Gender: boy
What I miss: e n e r g y  and sleep ZzZzZz
What I am looking forward to: Getting closer to my due date! It seems like it's still a long ways away (2 months) but at the same time I feel like he'll be here in no time!

Weekly Wisdom: Lots of stretching and water and relax when you can
Milestones: All 5 senses are developed, his irises react to light and he's still just busy getting fat

To Do List: I've lost track of everything now!

30 Weeks

How far along? 30 weeks
This Week the baby is a size of a: As long as a "long cucumber." What classifies a long cucumber from a big cucumber?... I have no idea.  The vegetable analogies are getting less and less realistic in my mind.  Another website says it's the size of   a squash. I just don't know what to believe anymore!
Total weight gain/loss: Let's just say bikini's aren't my thing anymore.  Well they never were to begin with anyway...

Maternity clothes? Yes.  They make me look so pregnant and cute! However, for the most part I still wear gym shorts and a t-shirt.  
Belly button in or out? In, but I'm getting nervous the skin between my bellybutton ring holes is going to split! It's getting really thing and redish-purpley.  Mom says I should have thought about that when I was 18 and got it pierced. Psh, yeah, ok.
Sleep: Seeing how I'm posting this at 12:30 am, Most of my sleep occurs between the hours of 2 am and 10 am... followed by an afternoon power nap.
Best moment this week: Starting work on the nursery!  We've ripped up the carpet and floors, stripped the wall boarder, patched up sheet rock.  Tomorrow we're painting and in a few days we're getting new wood floors!  The picture is my little helper, Ryan, throwing the carpet padding out of the window. Time to say goodbye to my old high school room. 
Movement: Yes, but I wish I knew what it was that I'm feeling. A head? Butt? Knee? Fist?
Symptoms: Lack of sleep and... (those easily squeemish stop reading)... constipation.  I've read that it happens to pregnant women but jeeesh, gimme a break!  Also lots of back pain and some minor leg tenderness.
Symptoms I DON'T have: Haven't been having weird dreams, and no heart burn!
Food cravings: Eh, nothing really, so I'll just type in the cliche to fill up space: ice cream, peanut butter and pickles.
Gender: boy
What I miss: e n e r g y 
What I am looking forward to: Finishing the nursery and starting birthing classes.  My first one is today and I'm very excited, but also nervous.  I'm afraid they're going to open my eyes to the terror of labor/delivery and I'll start having super anxiety

Weekly Wisdom: Lots of stretching and water
Milestones: The babe's still busy getting fat.  Brains still growing too  

To Do List: Starting to scratch things off my list... my big goal this week is to get things rolling with daycare.