39 Weeks

Yes... That is correct.  39 FLIPPIN WEEKS! I have almost made it guys.  I am beyond giddy to meet this sweet girl. Craig's and my text lately consist of questions like, "DID YOUR WATER BREAK??" "She likes my belly too much." "I want the pain to start!!" "Can today please be the day?!" You get it?...ya we are ANXIOUS. The last 10 weeks of pregnancy are the slowest weeks ever, I swear. So this might just be the last little BUMPDATE post that happens...or so I hope :)

 baby young bump date!

  how far along:

39 weeks

baby is the size of a...

a Mini Watermelon!

Weight: over 7 lbs.

Length: about 20 inches

(crown to heel) 

At my appointment last Tuesday he said that I was looking perfect still!

Her head is measuring a little bit small, but he said he wasn't worried and that it would just be easier on me for delivery...so fingers crossed!

She is measuring about a week behind and my belly actually shrunk a little this last week.

He said he still wasn't worried because she is looking to be about 6 lbs. 11 oz. so we are looking at having a healthy 7 lb. baby at birth he thinks!

My fluid is looking great, so they don't feel any need to go early.

But goodness I was wishing that wasn't true...haha I want to meet this little lady!

gender:

All Girl :)

maternity clothes?

YES!

My cute sister actually gave me four of her maternity dresses so I have felt like I have had a whole new wardrobe lately!! Those dresses are life savers.

sleep:

NO.

People keep saying, "Get your sleep now!" Well, guess what. I seriously don't feel like I sleep at at all between Craig sleep walking a lot lately, having to pee every hour, and just not being able to get comfy. My body is a little done being pregnant. My back, butt, and hips constantly ache.

No fun.

So come one out Paiz

movement:
 You bet ya :)

She is still a funny little kicker on my right side :)

I just think it is funny when I look down and my belly is completely lopsided! Goodness...

best moment of the week:

No work? ha!

Ya...I have been able to just focus on baby and LOTS and LOTS of homework. 

18 credits and school three days a week is a load.

But I am determined to do it.

worst moment of the week: 

Pain? Ha...ya. 

Like I said...

My body is done.

miss anything?

Sleeping on my belly.

Somethings I won't mention ;)

food cravings:

Nothing really!

Just sweets.

anything make you queasy?

The smell of sauteed onions is killin me again.

Welcome back first trimester... 

am I showing:

too much if you ask me...

weight gain:

I have only gained a total of 24 lbs this whole pregnancy which I feel is a huge blessing. 

Now I just hope I loose it quick!

belly button:  

Out :)

Craig loves to poke at it...

happy or moody?

Happy!

looking forward to:
Holding my little girl for the first time.

Looking forward to going into labor...surprisingly.

36 Weeks

so this is the only photo I really have from 36 weeks...because I really doubt that I will be taking any cute pictures in the next couple days...but here we go anyways.

 

baby young bump date!

  how far along:

  36 weeks

baby is the size of a...

Head of Lettuce

 Weight: 6 lbs.

Length: 18.5 in.

(crown to heel) 

 

gender:

All GIRL!!

I will announce our baby girls name...SOON!

 

maternity clothes?

aah. Chay. But

I am not going to lie...I am getting sick of wearing the same stuff.

sleep:

Ok- seriously. I can't really catch a break.

Two weekends ago I took sleeping pills so that I could sleep at night, but then didn't want to have to take them every single night to sleep well. It just made me too tired during the day- but I am SO TIRED of getting up to pee 5 times in the night!

I feel like I am just getting prepared for what is ahead though. I mean, getting up to pee is annoying- but it also only takes a couple minutes. 

Soon it will be a baby that will be needing me, awake and alert, to help her. So- I guess I pick and choose.

Ready or not!

movement:

Of course :)

She is a little squirmier.

 Her favorite position right now is to push her feet against my right side and push her bum out my left side. It makes for a weird shaped belly, but it honestly just feels like she wants out!

(me too baby girl, me too)

 

best moment of the week:

  Date night with Craig :)

Being with my sister and her cute little twins :)

worst moment of the week: 

Well, I have always looked forward to Dr. appointments and I still will because it means that baby girl is getting closer. 

BUT

WHY THE HECK DID NO ONE TELL ME THAT GETTING YOU CERVIX CHECKED HURTS??

Ya. Didn't realize that. 

Def was not the most comfy thing ever- especially after getting swabbed up for Strep B.

Good news was that I was .5 centimeters dilated and 50% effaced. Take it or leave it, but for me, it was better than nothin!

Now just hoping that Wednesday bring good news too!

 

miss anything?

ah. sleep. - but ya know- we already talked about that...

sitting (and not hurting).

not having a foot in my rib :)

 

food cravings:

Shakes. 

But can you call that a craving? I feel like everyone craves sweet things...

 

anything make you queasy?

Not really!

am I showing:

ha.

weight gain:

I have only gained 23 pounds as of last Tuesday! 

So three cheers for that- now here's to hoping I don't hit the 30!
 

belly button:  

Outtttie :)

 

happy or moody?

Haody? Both I guess.

The last couple of days though- more on the MOODY side.

Sorry Craig :(

looking forward to:

Dr. Appointment on Wednesday!

Getting the nursery closer to being done!

Packing hospital bags.

Having my Amazon shipments come!

One more baby shower!

And work being over in t-7 (business) days :)

 

 

29 Weeks

I feel like I deserve to be at 30 weeks by now, but, I still have 1 more week until I can check that week off :)  I do love certain parts of being pregnant, but not all of it is peachy to me. I will be beyond happy when I actually get to hold this sweet baby girl in my arms. Gosh, I seriously can't wait for that moment!

baby young bump date!

  how far along:   29 weeks

baby is the size of a...

Butternut Squash

 Weight: 2.5 lbs.

Length: 15 in.

(crown to heel) 
 

gender:

All things pink, sweet, and girly :)

maternity clothes?

A little bit here and there.

I have decided that for the most part, I am just buying bigger sizes if I really feel like I am needing something. I don't feel as guilty that way knowing that I can still wear it after. 

This dress is a great example. I saw it on Jane.com and decided this was a good one for summer. Dress is up, dress it down...ya know. Hopefully it works :)

sleep:

No big complaints here!

Wishing my hubs wasn't so cuddly because he is quite the heater...but other than that- I am making it through the night :)

movement:

This has been a little bit different this week...:( The past few days she has really calmed down it seems. I just hope that she is getting a little more crammed and just can't move as much, but I am not sure at this point. When I do feel her moving now, it is lower than it has been for the last little while. I am trying not to freak myself out because I can still feel her moving here and there, just not as frequently. Any other first time moms have scares like these?

best moment of the week:

  Honestly, I just have to say that anytime I am with Craig, I am on cloud 9. 

After our trip to Oregon I was at a dance camp for three days and then saw him for a few hours before bed, and then he left for Vegas the next day for more dental conferences. I got to see him again on Saturday night for a few hours before bed. I missed him so much during that week. I felt like he and I have been hooked at the hip for the last few days and then were not able to see each other for-EVER! I would get giddy just thinking about him :) 

Life is so sweet when you have someone that loves you that much by your side. Marriage is one beautiful and amazing gift.

worst moment of the week: 

I had my last appointment on Wednesday. It was the "dreaded" glucose test appointment. The drink itself just tasted like a powerful Pixie Stick drink. It burned the throat a little bit, but honestly- not too shabby. After the appointment (everything looked good), we were on our way home and I started to feel kinda sick. Very, very tired- but also a little nauseous. I went home, ate some food, and laid down for a while. After an hour, I was feeling good enough to go to work. Weird morning.

The doctors office told me that I would get a call with my lab results that night or the next morning. The call didn't come till 5 the next night while I was in a work meeting. I called them back the next morning (this morning) and spoke with a nurse. 

She informed me that my iron levels looked great, but that they were a little concerned about my glucose levels because they were "slightly elevated." 

My heart dropped and I had tears in my eyes as she explained the next step. 

On Monday morning I will go in for a longer (3 hour) glucose test. 

To be completely honest, I am very scared. Not for the test, not to drink the drink again, but for my baby.

The unknown is so scary as a new mom I have decided. 

Thank heaven it is nothing bigger, but there is still so much worry in my mind. 

I hope that both the baby and I are healthy and that it was just a little fluke that my levels were higher. 

I am still nervous and scared, but I know that Heavenly Father is watching over me, my sweet unborn, and my loving husband. 

And that is all that may comfort me until I hear the final results.

miss anything?

Eating a big meal and not feeling like I may explode!

 

food cravings:

Corn on the Cob!

I am loving the summer season and all of the food that comes with it. 

anything make you queasy?

No!

am I showing:

Yes and I love sporting this bump- especially in my moo moo!

weight gain:

Oh of course. 

I didn't ask the doctor on Wednesday, but I am guessing I am somewhere around 17-18? Maybe?
 

belly button:  

hmmm. Flat :)

happy or moody?

This time I am going to go with Moody!

I have just noticed that I am getting more and more anxious and that can lead me to being more moody that I feel I normally am. 

Poor Craig- hopefully he isn't noticing too much :/

looking forward to:

Seeing my sweet brother-in-law when he returns in less than 14 days from his mission in Ohio!! YAY! Also, my birthday is coming up on Tuesday :) June 30th is a pretty great day! Happy 21 to me!...soon :)  

 Keeping faith that all is well inside that belly and this momma.  

 

27 Weeks

 This is a week late...but oh well right? Vacations and camps got in the way of the bloggy... So happy to say I am now 28 weeks and we are just on the countdown I feel like!

baby young bump date!   how far along:   27 weeks

baby is the size of a...

Head of Cauliflower

 Weight:about 2 lbs.

Length:14.5 in.

(crown to heel) 

gender:

you better believe it is a sweet baby girl!

maternity clothes?

Yes and yes!
Along with many of my husbands clothes and t-shirts and baggy pants :)
I finally found some prego shorts that I love! I found them on Zulily and since they were only $14 I justified buying them. 
The shirt I am wearing in these pictures is a MAMA Maternity shirt from H&M by the way.

sleep:

As long as I have my handy dandy Snoogle (or Baemax as Craiger and I call it!) then I am doing great :) 
My only complaint is that when I have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, sitting up and getting out of bed is very hard! My belly muscles are just all sorts of mixed up right now and the ones that are still working decide to take a break in the middle of the night...

movement:

I will never get sick of watching my baby girl move and wiggle around. One day while Craig was at his dental conference, I just sat in the hotel room and watched her wiggle most of the day! I can't handle it :) I already think that she is the most adorable thing ever <3

best moment of the week:

  Craig and I were able to take a trip to Oregon together for his Dental Conference and it was seriously so dang much fun. Ok...except the two 12 hour drives that we did weren't the greatest...but for the most part- we had a blast :) 
I will do some blog posts about our trip there, but that was definitely the hi-light of the week! 

worst moment of the week: 

Four words- STRETCH MARKS and SWOLLEN FEET/FINGERS
I haven't said much about stretch marks because they honestly haven't been bad for me...but I am sad because they are starting to show up. 
My boobs have welcomed them full force. I have had two tiny ones since the beginning, but now they are pretty much all over I feel like. 
Still none on the tummy, but I have a feeling those will show up soon too. 
So here is to staying positive about this changing body of mine!!
Swollen you say? I have never had kankles...but they are now pretty much around all the time too!
I know I have always had a problem with staying super hydrated, but it has become much more apparent during pregnancy. Over the past week I went from Oregon and then to all day dance camps. I was on my feet for most of the dance camp and was SO swollen everyday...but I seriously hate drinking a ton when all of my bathroom options are public bathrooms that stink! So- I didn't drink as much as I should have, but I survived and have been trying to do better the past could of days. 

miss anything?

There are many things...but, honestly I am just so grateful for the opportunity that I have to able to soon become a mamma. I know that not everyone gets this chance- so I really should never complain. I am happy to miss the little things so that I can have a huge joy soon :)

 

food cravings:

Tootsie Rolls
Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks
Macaroni and Cheese
But, nothing crazy :)

anything make you queasy?

Mexican food stinks...but I wouldn't say queasy is the right word...

am I showing:

I will let you answer that...

weight gain:

You know it! 
I have my next appointment on the 24th, so I will find out then :/
 

belly button:  

Still flat...it is starting to poke I know.

happy or moody?

Happy HAPPY HAPPY!!!

looking forward to:

Seeing Craig after this dental conference at UNLV Being able to see my sweet brother-in-law get back from his mission on the 10th of July!!!!! Hawaii! and of course... Meeting out sweet babe