{29} Weeks

How far along: 29 Weeks

                                                       Weeks to go: 12?! Whaaaaat?!

Baby is the size of: A Large Eggplant

Gender Prediction: Girl

Weight gain: ??
Symptoms: Ankles are swollen (didn't have this at all with Trice, BUT, I sat in an office more and chased a toddler around less!), indigestion/heartburn. My hips have been killing me, but the chiropractor is quickly becoming my best friend. She has done wonders for my migraines, too. 

Mood: PANIC. Sheer panic. This baby is coming so soon and I have nothing bought or ready to go. Also, feeling a little sad about not preparing a nursery. Oh, and excited .. so so excited and anxious to meet this little one!

Maternity clothes: Still outgrowing them... I did find a pair of dress pants deep in my closet that I haven't been wearing all pregnancy - awesome. 

Cravings: Orange Juice, Cottage Cheese, Sweets, Fruit

Aversions: None. 

Sleep: Pretty typical - my toddler hates sleep so I don't sleep. 

Movement: Holy manoly!! This baby is WAY more active than Trice was. Getting lots of ninja kicks to the ribs!

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks. 

Best moment this week: 

Worst moment this week: 

Miss anything: 

Trice's Thoughts this Week: Does baby pray in there? "I want that baby in my tummy. Nevermind - you can keep it." "Baby will have to stay inside when we play in the snow."

{31} Weeks

How far along: 31 Weeks

                                                       Weeks to go: 9. Single digits. What. Seriously. What?!

Baby is the size of: A coconut

Gender Prediction: Girl

Weight gain: 28 lbs
Symptoms: Swollen ankles, restless sleep, 

Mood: Yikes - not good. Psycho would probably be a good descriptor of my mood this week. I've also cried a lot -- I love being pregnant and it coming to an end is bittersweet. I'm also clinging to these final weeks with the boy who has consumed half my heart for the past 2.5 years and can't help but wonder how greatly his world is about to change. 

Maternity clothes: Literally tearing at the seams. My coat is NOT acceptable, but I refuse to replace it at this point. I'm not sure it keeps any cold air off of me. Nick's tshirts no longer cover my belly either. 

Cravings: MILK (seriously, I should just buy a cow), Orange Juice, Cottage Cheese, Sweets, Fruit

Aversions: None. 

Sleep: Not so bad this week! Trice is getting his 2 year old molars and Hylands natural teething gel is his best friend (and mine!) He's been going to sleep much easier! 

Movement: Holy manoly!! This baby is WAY more active than Trice was. Getting lots of ninja kicks to the ribs! My bladder is taking some serious abuse. 

Labor Signs: Not as many Braxton Hicks contractions this week. 

Best moment this week: Having my best friend and her girls over for supper! I just love them and still can't believe they are going to leave us..  :( Trice also had his first Valentine's Day party which was way too precious. Shopping for baby stuff! Wooohoo!

Worst moment this week: Probably my dad getting the stomach flu/shingles. Even though he drives me crazy sometimes, the days get really long when he doesn't stop by at 4pm.. and it's a lot harder to cook supper, too! ;)

Miss anything: Just really missing my tshirts! And having a pop on a rare occasion. And eating raw cookie dough/brownie batter. 

Trice's Thoughts this Week: Before he climbs in bed, he always has to touch my belly and give baby a hug and a kiss. One night I wasn't home for bedtime so he insisted on touching Nick's belly. He said, "Daddy, how did your baby come out?" Nick said, "I don't have a baby, buddy." Trice said, "Yes you do. Mommy's baby came out of her lap." Nick finally gave in and said his did, too. Then Trice said, "Your belly is kind of different than mommy's. Hers is streeeetcchy!" After my appointment, Nick asked Trice was baby's heartbeat sounded like. "Raaaaawr." Apparently we are having a dinosaur. 

Appt Notes: Heartbeat - 160. Measuring at 32 weeks. Signed Vbac papers - woohoo! Except I accidentally signed that I want a repeat csection so I have to resign them next time - whoops! Everything else is looking great!