34 Weeks

 

 

 

How far along? 34 Weeks
Total weight gain: 28 lbs - and can I just say that my doctor is very pleased with my weight gain and said I was doing just perfectly!  Gold star for me!
Maternity clothes? maternity & comfy clothes... so ready for spring dresses! It's crazy to think I only have about 5-6 more weeks of wearing maternity clothes...so I'm trying not to buy anything new too.  Saving that money for when I get my bangin body back :)
Stretch marks? yes - and like I said last week, I'm sick of obsessing over them.  I got a little embarassed at the doctor's office this past Tuesday because I knew that Rob could really see them when they were doing the fetal heartrate check.  Then I decided, you know what, I'm MAKING A BABY.  I'm growing brain cells, arms, legs, and a penis for the love - each one of those stretch marks tells a story of my journey to motherhood.  Also, I never wore a true two piece before - so I'm not quite sure what I'm embarrassed about - for the most part even after baby boy is born - I won't be wearing any belly baring shirts and no one will be the wiser.
Sleep: sleep is still just okay...I really miss sleeping on my back and sleeping through the night.
Best moment this week: while I was napping on Saturday, Rob got the car seat assembled, the stroller frame out, and all the bottle stuff ready to be sterilized.  He is a champ!  I spent a lot of Saturday and Sunday feeling under the weather and just plain tired - and he really stepped it up. Also - we toured Riverside Hospital this week during birth class - and it was awesome!  The birthing rooms look spacious and comfy - and nurses nice, and we saw two of the cutest little baby boys in the nursery too :) 
Miss Anything? sleeping on my back, diet coke, lunch meat, hot dogs, and my energy.
Movement: still love the reassuring feeling of baby boy wiggling around in there.
Food cravings: strawberries and whipped cream, iced decaf coffee, and anything sour!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope!
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: some dizziness and faintness, a bit of swelling my right foot, heartburn, and hip pain
Belly Button in or out? half and half
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: baby's arrival! And, Easter!  I love holidays - and we are hosting Easter here (everyone said for me not to stress about it - so we'll keep it low key). Also, week four of birth class (turns out it's not so bad).