36 weeks preggo

How far along? - 36 weeks - A MONTH TO GO - EEK! 
Total weight gain: -I didn't gain any weight when I went to the OB on Tuesday. Guess that puts me at 25 lbs gained total. 
Maternity clothes? - I hate maternity clothes - the pants are starting to fall down and the shirts don't always cover the bump anymore…bring on the dresses and leggings. 
Stretch marks? - I don't think so...
Sleep: As my husband said while I was rolling over the other night "You might be able to get to that other side before the week is over."  That means it is increasingly harder to move around. 
Best moment this week: Not that exciting of a week but I can tell you my least favorite moment this week - Wednesday, I was walking back from assembly with the kids and literally almost passed out.   I got that clammy, fuzzy feeling and starting wobbling.  I burst into my upper school head's office and told him I needed someone to take my class and I needed to go sit down.  Then, about an hour later, it passed.  I read up on this - totally normal. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope although I did feel a little nauseous when I almost fainted 
Gender: Boy!  We cannot wait to meet you, buddy : ) 
Symptoms: Still have pain late at night (I'm thinking it's round ligament pain); developed a yeast infection so have to take antibiotics; they did check my cervix at my last appointment - I was fully closed and not effaced at all. Trust me, I was happy about this. 
Belly button in or out: I guess it's still in but I really don't like looking at my belly button. It's weird looking 
Wedding rings on or off: on 
Looking forward to: March - after next week, we will be in March which means the birth month (hopefully) of this little guy. 

Some of these pics are actually from last weekend.

35 weeks preggo

How far along? - 35 weeks - only 5 or so to go 
Total weight gain: -Not too sure - but at OB appointment this week the midwife said my weight looks good - on track to gain about 35 pounds total
Maternity clothes? - I actually went through my closet and got rid of all my MATERNITY clothes that don't fit anymore. Shirts are really challenging because they have to be long enough to cover the belly. 
Stretch marks? - I don't think so...
Sleep: I sleep pretty well but shifting in bed is getting more and more uncomfortable
Best moment this week: Last date night with husband before baby comes - We went to an amazing French restaurant and really "lived" it up.  
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Boy - getting so excited! 
Symptoms: late night pain - cannot get comfortable on our couch anymore - Braxton Hicks 
Belly button in or out: I guess it's still in but I really don't like looking at my belly button. It's weird looking 
Wedding rings on or off: on 
Looking forward to: final preparations which are already taking place - going next weekend to purchase the last of our baby stuff; my comments and grades are almost done; the long-term sub is hired and ready; Still need to clean carpets, make freezer meals, find daycare, and just finish up details in the nursery 

Oh yeah, one side note - my very generous workplace gifted us with our carseat so we will be working on installing that in the next few weeks.  And, I packed the hospital bag this week - weird!  

A few pics: 

34 weeks preggo

How far along? - 34 weeks - only 6 or so to go 
Total weight gain: -I got on scale this week at home - 148 (going up, up, up) The baby feels like he magically grew overnight too. 
Maternity clothes? - Oh yeah, I'm loving the long sweaters and I'm down to about three pairs of pants that still work….home stretch? 
Stretch marks? - I don't think so...
Sleep: I am still sleeping pretty well and it's a good thing because I am ALWAYS tired
Best moment this week: Two - first going to Salisbury with my husband to finish up stuff at Baby's R' Us and getting a killer deal on diapers.  Second- finding out they FINALLY hired a long-term sub for me : ) 
Food cravings:  ice cream - strawberry this time 
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Boy - a big boy at that…I think he is in my pelvis too cause sometimes when he moves it feels like my hips are going to break in two
Symptoms: just lots of pain; Braxton Hicks, and heartburn - It's just all of a sudden very difficult to move around... 
Belly button in or out: I don't even look at my belly button anymore. I think it's on its way out but I can't tell 
Wedding rings on or off: They are still falling off - knock on wood -no swelling here 
Looking forward to: everything - meeting this little guy, getting the house prepared, finishing up the nursery, Spring Break at school, finishing up comments and grades (because it will really feel like it's time then!) 

33 weeks preggo

How far along? - 33 weeks 
Total weight gain: -I am at about 145 now so I gained the expected amount since last time. The OB (Dr. this time) said I'm doing great. He thinks I will likely gain about 30-35 pounds total this pregnancy which I am okay with. Let's just hope he's right. 
Maternity clothes? - Yes and I'm loving t-shirts and jeans lately. I don't really have the energy to dress up in cute stuff anymore…although I try for school at least 
Stretch marks? - No - just very veiny...
Sleep: I am surprisingly sleeping better now than I did in my second trimester. Maybe my body got used to this situation. 
Best moment this week: Probably our birthing class. I had been dreading it because it was an all day affair (8:30-4:30) but our instructor was very entertaining and I feel like I learned so much. It actually made me excited to go through the birthing process (and it made me give a second thought to maybe having a natural birth). We'll see what tune I'm singing when the time comes though ; )  Oh, and my advisory kids threw me a surprise baby shower!! That was really fun and sweet of them…the cake with the owls on it in the pictures is from that shower. So, technically I got 3 baby showers…WOW - I am lucky. 
Food cravings:  ice-cream - although I don't know if that is a craving. I always want ice cream
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Boy - lots of boys this time of year. At our birthing class, I'd say it was 75% boys. Hmm…what's in the water in the summer? 
Symptoms: same old, same old - peeing a lot, uncomfortable, boobs hurting, heartburn, movement, some contractions - maybe? 
Belly button in or out: I guess it's in but it is basically flat
Wedding rings on or off: off -  no reason…just lazy 
Looking forward to: 34 weeks - because that means 6 weeks to go; getting all my sub plans done, comments written, and the rest of baby boy''s nursery done…then we'll be in the home stretch. 

 

32 weeks preggo

How far along? - 32 weeks 
Total weight gain: -Pretty sure I am holding steady even though the belly is feeling huge! 
Maternity clothes? - Yes but my favorite piece to wear right now is this leather jacket that I got on sale at Kohl's. It's not maternity.  I also was able to find a non-maternity dress for my work baby shower this week so that was exciting
Stretch marks? - I don't think so - using that cocoa butter like it's my job
Sleep: Sleep has been good lately. It's just scary when I have to turn from one side to the other. 
Best moment this week: My co-workers threw me a beautiful baby shower. It was so much fun. My in-laws were also here 
Food cravings:  after the baby shower, I wanted the chicken salad we had there again and again.  And, kiwis…
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Boy - a very active one at that 
Symptoms: RLP, back pain when I sit for too long, heartburn like crazy, oh and peeing ALL THE TIME. 
Belly button in or out: what belly button??
Wedding rings on or off: They are still falling off 
Looking forward to: my next appointment, our birthing class, going to Baby's R Us for last minute essentials, and just being in the last month of pregnancy when Feb. rolls around.