35 weeks

How far along: 35 weeks

How big is baby:    Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon).

Sleep:     Sleeping has become more difficult.  Uncomfortable and waking up.

Movement: She's a mover

Food cravings:  Zebra cakes, milkshakes, apples

Food aversions: none specifically

Gender: It's still a girl!!

Symptoms:  Had an eventful day yesterday.  Spent 8 hours in the ED.  I woke up at 2am with extreme pain in my shoulder and ribs on the right side.  I was worried that I was having gall stones.  The on call dr was worried I might have a PE.  I had to get a chest x-ray, ultrasound of kidneys, gallbladder, liver and legs (DVT).  I then had an elevated blood level which was a marker for PE so I had to have a VQ scan.  I feel better than I did, but still not 100%

What do I miss: Sleeping on my stomach, regular clothes, working out, being able to take medicine without feeling guilty, fully caffeinated drinks

Best moment of the week:  DH had 4 days off in a row

What I'm looking forward to:  Baby born in 4 weeks!

Milestones: I'm 35 weeks which means only 35 days left until my due date!

Maternity clothes:  Maternity pants for sure.

Weight gain: +11 lbs (163lbs)

 

34 weeks

How far along: 34 weeks

How big is baby:    Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long

Sleep:   Must sleep with body pillow, or can't sleep at all.  Some nights I have a sore back and toss and turn a lot.

Movement: Very active...sometimes it even hurts

Food cravings:    I still love the Sonic Java Chillers and apple slices

Food aversions: none specifically

Gender: It's still a girl!!

Symptoms: Heartburn is somewhat under control with protonix.  Sore back, short of breath.

What do I miss: Sleeping on my stomach, regular clothes, working out, fully caffeinated drinks

Best moment of the week:     Brad's done with 2 weeks of training so he is home earlier than 5/5:30pm

What I'm looking forward to: Paintnite tonight with Dawn

Milestones: Only 3 more weeks until I am "full term"

Maternity clothes: Maternity pants and jeans.  A shirt here and there.

Weight gain: +9 lbs (161 lbs)

33 weeks

How far along: 33 weeks

How big is baby:    This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark.

Sleep: Sleep has been ok.  Sometimes better than others.

Movement: Very active...sometimes it even hurts

Food cravings:   Sonic Java Chiller

Food aversions: none specifically

Gender: It's still a girl!!

Symptoms:  Heartburn, out of breath, feeling squished from the inside

What do I miss: Sleeping on my stomach, regular clothes, working out, being able to take medicine without feeling guilty, fully caffeinated drinks

Best moment of the week:   My parents came home from their 3.5 week vacation.

What I'm looking forward to:     Nothing specific this week

Milestones:   Only 4 more weeks until I am "full term"

Maternity clothes:   Maternity pants at work.  Wore a maternity shirt today.

Weight gain: +10 lbs (162 lbs)

32 weeks

How far along: 32 weeks

How big is baby:    By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus.

Sleep:    Sleep has been on and off.  Sometimes I sleep fine, others ..I am up all night

Movement:   Very active!

Food cravings:  can we say Halloween candy??

Food aversions: none specifically

Gender: It's still a girl!!

Symptoms: Heartburn, contractions, sore back

What do I miss: Sleeping on my stomach, regular clothes, working out, being able to take medicine without feeling guilty

Best moment of the week:   Had a nice Halloween with the boys and DH.  It was cold and rainy, but had fun anyway!

What I'm looking forward to:   Christmas!

Milestones:  "I'm due next month"

 

Maternity clothes: Maternity pants for sure

Weight gain: +6 lbs (158lbs)