35-38 week updates!

How far along? 38 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain: 25 lbs total

Maternity clothes? Mostly, except a few of my regular tank tops 

Stretch marks?  Not yet, I think we escaped this one!

Sleep:  Still sleeping rather well!

Best moment this week: Making it to 38 weeks (term baby!...next week FULL term!)  Getting an updated weight on our pumpkin (7 pounds!) via ultrasound.  The ultrasound tech estimated that she'd be 7.5-8# when born...lets hope for the smaller number!

Movement: Tons!

Food cravings:  Candy corn!  I can't buy anymore...no seriously ;)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Labor Signs: Lots of contractions.  They've picked up quite a bit in the past 2-3 weeks.  I was still thick & closed two weeks ago, so hopefully all this contracting is doing something.  Avery's head is low, which is good, but it's starting to become painful on my pelvic bone.  All good labor signs though!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Heart burn, feeling huge!

Belly Button in or out?  In, but the bottom is really stretched now (so it's almost out)!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to:  Doctor's appointment on Tuesday...we'll find out if my cervix has changed at all with these contractions.  We're measuring her fluid levels weekly as well, since they're on the lower end.  Really looking forward to labor & meeting our little pumpkin!  Halloween baby perhaps?! ;)

She's definitely dropped deeper into my pelvis!

Avery is about the length of a leek (19.75") this week!  I was finally able to find this week's fruit/veggie!  Next week is a mini watermelon...I guess we're back to weight then?!

34 weeks!

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain: 20 lbs total

Maternity clothes? Mostly, except a few of my regular tank tops 

Stretch marks?  Not yet

Sleep:  Not too bad lately!  I'm normally asleep by 9:30pm & up by 6am.

Best moment this week: Organizing her dresser & closet; getting all her clothes & linen washed.

Movement: Tons!

Food cravings:  Fruit still :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Heart burn, feeling full much quicker, feeling bigger!

Belly Button in or out?  In, but the bottom is really stretched now (so it's almost out)!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to:  Keeping her cooking!  Maternity pictures tomorrow!

33 weeks!

Avery is the size of a pineapple this week!  Approximately 17" long & 4.5 pounds!

How far along? 33 weeks

Total weight gain: 20 lbs total

Maternity clothes? Mostly, except a few of my regular tank tops 

Stretch marks?  Not yet

Sleep:  Not too bad lately!  I'm normally asleep by 9:30pm & up by 6am.

Best moment this week: Learning that Avery's swimming pool is full again ;)

Movement: Tons!

Food cravings:  Fruit still :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks.

Symptoms: Heart burn, feeling full much quicker, feeling bigger!

Belly Button in or out?  In, but stretched!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to:  Keeping her cooking!  Maternity pictures in one week!

Baby shower time!

Avery & I had an amazing baby shower thrown for us this weekend...so blessed to have so many great friends & family that care about us! <3

Cake, food, decor, everything was perfect!

 Many wonderful friends came!

Family, too!  And my hostesses couldn't have done a better job!

We got spoiled with lovely gifts!

Avery's nursery made it's debut as well!  Pictures still don't manage to capture it's true color, but you get the drift...and everyone loved it!  Mom made Brian a daddy's survival bag, which was awesome as well!  The shower was more than I had hoped for!  Now to get some of the few basics we need & then all we need is a baby!

32 weeks!

How far along? 32 weeks

Total weight gain: 19 lbs total

Maternity clothes? Mostly, except a few of my regular tank tops 

Stretch marks?  Not yet

Sleep: Same...some good days, some bad.  Still sometimes wake up in the middle of the night for an hour or two before being able to fall back asleep.  It's been decided that 6:08 (3 days in a row) is now what my internal clock is set for.

Best moment this week: Baby shower today!

Movement: Tons!

Food cravings:  Fruit still :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks, she seems to have dropped a bit more this week, too!

Symptoms: Heart burn, feeling full much quicker

Belly Button in or out?  In, but stretched!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to:  Keeping her cooking!  Maternity pictures in two weeks!

Finally in the 30s!

Total weight gain?  About 17 pounds.

Maternity clothes?   Wearing a few of my normal tops, otherwise yes.

Stretch marks?   Just the lovely little white ones I've had for a decade.  Also discovered some lovely varicose veins this week while in a dressing room...hope they go away after delivery!

Sleep?   Pretty well lately.

Miss anything?  Tying my shoes without difficulty!!  Eating a full meal.  

Food cravings?   No changes here...mostly watermelon, but all fruit.  

Labor signs?  Still contracting about 20-30 times a day.

Belly button in or out?   In, but the bottom part is stretching out a lot.

Wedding rings on or off?   On

Happy or moody most of the time?   Happy!  

Looking forward to?   My baby shower next weekend!

I made this little collage of my pregnancy progress...can't wait to see the entire progression!

Babymoon, Oregon style!

Brian & I were lucky enough to sneak away to Oregon for a baby moon & to celebrate our 1 year anniversary (August 27!).  It was a great, relaxing trip.  Lots of good sights, good food, good company.    We've decided to make Oregon a yearly trip for our anniversary.  I think Avery will enjoy it, too!  <3

Multnomah Falls

28w5d in the Rose Garden

28w6d in Seaside! 

28w6d at Haystack Rock!

Can't believe it's been 29 weeks (at Grandma's house in Garibaldi).  

Can't believe there's only 11 weeks left.  

Can't wait to meet you Avery Jo!

28 weeks!

Total weight gain?  About 15 pounds.

Maternity clothes?   Wearing a few of my normal tops & dresses, but otherwise yes!
Stretch marks?   Just the lovely little white ones I've had for a decade.
Sleep?   Pretty well lately.
Miss anything?  Tying my shoes without difficulty!!
Food cravings?   No changes here...mostly watermelon, but all fruit.  
Labor signs?  Now realizing what they are, I've been having contractions for quite a few weeks.  At this point, they're annoying & occasionally painful, but nothing to worry about.  My uterus will be very well conditioned for Avery's arrival at this point!
Belly button in or out?   In, but the bottom part is stretching out a lot...miss Avery hasn't figured out that she has a whole uterus to use, not just the bottom part!
Wedding rings on or off?   On
Happy or moody most of the time?   Happy!  I feel pretty lucky as far as this pregnancy has gone so far.
Looking forward to?   A rounder belly!  Seeing her little face!  Finishing up the nursery! 

Hello third trimester!

Total weight gain?  About 13 pounds.
Maternity clothes?   Wearing a few of my normal tops & dresses, but otherwise yes!
Stretch marks?   Just the lovely little white ones I've had for a decade.
Sleep?   Pretty well lately.
Miss anything?  I was able to jog/walk once this week, without any discomfort.  I also started doing some of my p90x DVDs at home to get some more weigh lifting in.
Food cravings?   No changes here...mostly watermelon, but all fruit.  
Labor signs?  Thankfully, no!
Belly button in or out?   In, but the bottom part is stretching out a lot...miss Avery hasn't figured out that she has a whole uterus to use, not just the bottom part!
Wedding rings on or off?   On
Happy or moody most of the time?   Happy!  I feel pretty lucky as far as this pregnancy has gone so far.
Looking forward to?   A rounder belly ;)  

This cauliflower is 2lb1oz, just like Avery!  The ultrasound tech estimates she'll be 7 1/2-8 pounds at birth :)

Love that little face already!  We had a repeat anatomy ultrasound (on Brian's birthday!), so the neonatologist could see a few more things...she's perfect!!  

Finally an "official," it's a girl photo!

Big feet like mommy, but toes like daddy!

26 weeks!

Total weight gain?  About 15 pounds...first time being over 150lbs, a little weird, but I know it's for a good reason :)
Maternity clothes?   Wearing a few of my normal tops & dresses, but otherwise yes!
Stretch marks?   Just the lovely little white ones I've had for a decade.
Sleep?   Pretty well lately.
Miss anything?  Jogging...it no longer is comfortable :(  B&I joined back up at the gym so I'm excited to swim!
Food cravings?   No changes here...mostly watermelon, but all fruit.  
Labor signs?  Thankfully, no!
Belly button in or out?   In, but the bottom part is stretching out a lot...miss Avery hasn't figured out that she has a whole uterus to use, not just the bottom part!
Wedding rings on or off?   On
Happy or moody most of the time?   Happy!  I feel pretty lucky as far as this pregnancy has gone so far.
Looking forward to?   We have a repeat ultrasound on B's birthday (this coming Tuesday)...can't wait to see her again!

Avery is the size of a hothouse cucumber this week!

A little preview into the nursery...a work on progress, but I'm loving it so far! 

24 week California maternity shoot!

We were in California last week visiting family.  My brother has a side photography business & was nice enough to do a mini maternity shoot for us.  I love how they turned out!  It was also a nice way for us to announce baby girl's name :) 

Belly updates :)

I'm a little behind on my posts!  I've been really busy, but can't really remember what I've been doing?!  Pregnancy brain, I guess! ;)  Baby & I are doing really well!  Biggest complain right now is feeling large (Laugh as you may...I know it's only the beginning!)...I feel like I already have to get up like a 90-year old.  Jogging seems to be harder, so I'll probably stick to just walking at an incline & weights for now.  Heartburn and I still have nightly battles.  Baby girl is moving a lot.  Her favorite move is to stick her back/butt out really hard into my lower abdomen (where she likes to hang out).  I'm still carrying REALLY low, which makes me wonder if she is going to try out the top part of her home ever.  Overall, we're doing great...no complaints! 

Total weight gain?   I'm up 10 pounds as of my 24 week doctor visit.
Maternity clothes?   Wearing a few of my normal tops & dresses, but otherwise yes!
Stretch marks?   Just the lovely little white ones I've had for a decade.
Sleep?   Some days great (i.e. not waking up before 5am), some days not so great (waking up before 5am)
Miss anything?  Sushi!  But I finally had a sushi date...even though it was only California & spider rolls, it was amazing!
Food cravings?   No changes here...mostly watermelon, but all fruit.  Last night it was froyo though. ;)
Labor signs?  Thankfully, no!
Belly button in or out?   In, but it's definitely getting stretched larger.  I wonder if it'll completely flatten out?
Wedding rings on or off?   On
Happy or moody most of the time?   Happy!  I feel pretty lucky as far as this pregnancy has gone so far.
Looking forward to?   We have a repeat ultrasound on B's birthday...can't wait to see her again!

24 weeks! (in California!)