Week 38

Today: 38 Weeks

Baby Size: According to my sources the baby is the size of a watermelon. He should weigh about 6.8 pounds  and is 19 1/2  inches from crown to toe.


Weight Gain: At my 38 week appointment I was +25 pounds. 

Maternity Clothes:  Yes!  My tops seems to be getting shorter since they are having so much of my watermelon belly to cover.

Sleep: Still sleeping about 8-9 hours a night but I wake up a lot throughout the night.  

Symptoms:  Cramps, heartburn, restless legs, pelvic pain, back pain, and tendinitis in my wrist.

Movement: He is moving a lot and crowding me out.  I should have permanent footprints on my right side.  He moves a bunch when I'm sitting up cause I'm guessing he doesn't have as much room in my short torso.

Best Moments this Week: One of the best moments last week was my doctor's visit where I found out I had dilated a 1/2 a centimeter.  This week I hadn't made any change.  I was a little very disappointed but at least there is an end in sight.  Josh has been taking great care of me and I know he will be a great dad.  He got Modern Warfare 3 and has been playing it all week.  I'm being patient since I know he won't have much time to play it once Grant gets here.  I really enjoyed my visit with my mom a couple of weeks ago.  We went shopping, put a puzzle together, and talked for hours.  I really hate it that we live 2 hours away from each other.

Food Cravings: I'm still loving some cupcakes.  I made some homemade cupcakes this past week and they were delicious!  I'm looking forward to the Edgar's birthday cake that I'll get on Thursday.

What I Miss:  I miss my old body, being able to take medicine for pain, and getting up and down easily.

Looking Forward To: I'm really looking forward to my birthday this Thursday.  I've asked Josh for an Edgar's birthday cake, a pedicure, and dinner at Carrabba's.  We know our date nights will be few and far between so I'm gonna enjoy this last birthday before I become a mom.  

Week 36

Today: 36 Weeks

Baby Size: According to my sources the baby is the size of a crenshaw melon.  He should weigh about 6 pounds  and is 18 1/2  inches from crown to toe.



Weight Gain: At my 36 week appointment I was +25 pounds. 

Maternity Clothes:  Yes!

Sleep: Sleeping ok but it's uncomfortable and Josh says I moan a lot.  

Symptoms: Heartburn, restless legs, pelvic pain, back pain, and tendinitis in my wrist.

Movement: His feet are way up near my ribs and he moves a bunch.  He moves the most while I'm trying to eat.  He's been a lot more active and his kicks are a lot harder.


Best Moments this Week: We got his dresser in and his bed it put together so his room is almost ready.  I bought his bedding last week and I've already had both of my showers so things are going well.  I just have to pick up a few more things and then get my bags packed for the hospital.


Food Cravings: Cupcakes!!!  I've been on a cupcake kick for a few weeks.  The best are the ones my mom makes for me.

What I Miss:  Being pain free and being able to move about without getting winded.

Looking Forward To: I'm really looking forward to this week with my mom.  She's coming up today to help me finish up my shopping.  I'm also looking forward to the Alabama vs. LSU game on Saturday.  I hope we can pull this one out!

Week 33

Today:  33 Weeks

Baby Size: According to my sources the baby is the size of a pineapple.  He should weigh about 4 pounds  and is 17  inches from crown to toe.



Weight Gain: At my 32 week appointment I was +20 pounds.

Maternity Clothes:  Yes!


Sleep: About the same and I'm still having terrible pain moving from side to side at night.

Symptoms: Let's see...heartburn, restless legs, pain in pelvis area, carpal tunnel in my right wrist, and
swelling in my hands.


Movement: I can feel him moving around quite a bit but he must be too tight to kick me anymore.  His feet are way up near my ribs and he also tickles my sides.



Best Moments this Week: Josh finished the baby's room and we put together his stroller.  We purchased a few other needed items and it's exciting to think about how close we are.  Every time I walk by and glance in his room it shocks me a little and makes me smile.  Now I need to order his bed and dresser.  Josh and I had a great weekend together.  Josh was off on Monday so we had an extra day to spend together.  He played music in Cullman on Saturday and we watched football that night.  On Sunday we made a trip to Buy Buy Baby (twice) and made chili together.  On Monday Josh finished the room and we went to the Galleria and to Gigi's for a cupcake.  I finally got my cupcake and it was yummy but had a LOT of sugar in it.

Food Cravings: We ate some cheesecake and a cupcake so I'd say it's been sweets of any kind.

What I Miss:  Being able to move without pain.  It was HORRIBLE yesterday and made me cry a lot.  If I get down I can't seem to get back up without a great deal of pain.  Josh has been very helpful in coming to get me up and helping me hold my legs together so the pain isn't so bad.

Looking Forward To: I'm really looking forward to my baby shower this weekend.  I don't get to see my friends and family enough so it will be nice to get to see everyone.  

Fill in the Blank Friday

I'm linking up with Lauren for Fill in the Blank Friday

1.   Something popular that I can't stand/just don't "get" is      the rompers women are wearing.  They look like an outfit made for a kid.

2.   Something unpopular that I secretly love is    putting puzzles together.  I love spending time with my mom and working on a puzzle together.

3.  When I've had a bad day I   love some good ole chocolate .

4. I'd prefer   to sleep late    to    shopping      any day.

5.  Something that makes me nervous is    the labor and delivery process and caring for a little baby.  I know I can do it but it sure does make me nervous.

6.  Something worth fighting for is     a good relationship.  People don't spend enough time communicating anymore.  You can work through a lot of issues if you just take the time to listen   .

7.  When people think of me, I hope they think    that I am a good friend and that I truly care about them  .

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Week 32

Today:  32 Weeks (Well not actually today cause I'm a few days behind posting this)

Baby Size: According to my sources the baby is the size of a large jicama.  He should weigh about 3.75  pounds  and is 16.7  inches from crown to toe.




Weight Gain: At my 32 week appointment I was +20 pounds. 

Maternity Clothes:  Yes!

Sleep: About the same and I'm still having terrible pain moving from side to side at night.

Symptoms: Let's see...heartburn, restless legs, pain in pelvis area, and swelling in my hands.  I think I'm about to the point where I'm gonna have to stop wearing my wedding rings.  I've had to pry them off with lotion and I'm afraid one day they may just be stuck on there.

Movement: His movements have changed some.  He isn't really kicking me anymore but it's more like trying to stretch out.  I'll feel an arm and a leg pushing out at the same time.  It's a weird feeling.  I keep telling him that he can't get out.  I know that he is getting bigger and has less room so I'll feel him moving around but he won't be able to kick me as much.  It's funny to watch my belly and see how he is laying each day.  I can feel and see his little butt sticking out. :)


Best Moments this Week: Josh painted the baby's room and I'm really excited about that.  Now we can order his bed and start setting things up.  I'm really thankful that Josh did that for me cause I know it was tough doing it alone.  We also started our parenting class last night.  We got to watch a video of a baby crowning and the delivery of the placenta and I think Josh is scarred for life.  He keeps telling me that he isn't gonna watch the birth.  No problem from me!  I just want him to be there by my side to help me through the process as much as possible.  I'm a baby when it comes to pain.

Food Cravings: I really haven't craved anything this week although my mom's homemade cupcakes were awesome.  She made them when we went to Selma last weekend.  So yummy!

What I Miss:  Being able to get up and down easily and walking without pain.  The doctor told me that my pain is likely to get worse.  Worse?  I don't want to think about it because it's BAD now!

Looking Forward To: I'm really looking forward to my baby shower that is a week away.  Josh is playing music this Saturday and we are cooking chili this weekend.  He is also off on Monday so we are going to order the baby's dresser and bed/mattress.   

fill in the blank Friday

I'm linking up with Lauren @The Little Things We Do.

1.   My current obsession is    anything to do with babies or pregnancy.

2.    Friends and family      make me happy.

3.  My greatest strength is   being able to read a situation and figure out what is really going on   .

4.    Being too pessimistic about things before I give it a try is my greatest weakness.

5.  My life is    changing dramatically and I'm a little scared.  Even though I'm ecstatic about having a baby, I'm worried about how much my life is about to change.  I know it will be a wonderful change but this is the only life I've know for 36 years.

6.  In high school I was    an average student who had several close friends.

7.   When I'm super tired    I cry and get really cranky .

I'm linking up with Jamie at This Kind of Love!


Here's what I'm loving this week....


1.  My husband who lets me know how much he loves me daily and keeps me laughing

2.  Alabama vs. Florida game (even though we will be at a wedding)

3.  Gigi's Cupcakes


4.  Our new video camera so we can capture all the "firsts" of our new little fella.