38 Weeks

Well, we're almost there now! The baby cannot come fast enough.  I'm to the point now where I can't sleep at night because I just can't get comfortable.  And I have one spot on my ribs that kind of burns and aches all the time.  He is ready to be born!

How far along: 38 Weeks
Total weight gain: 16 pounds
Maternity clothes? Oh heck yes.  Even my maternity shirts aren't quite long enough anymore.
Stretch marks? No, but I think if I get any bigger my skin might just split in two
Sleep: Between getting up every thirty minutes to go to the bathroom and waking up for the soreness in my ribs, I get very little sleep.
Best moment this week: Looking at how cute and tiny baby clothes are
Miss Anything? Sleeping and wearing cute clothes
Movement: Oh yes.  Everyone says that when you get close the the end you won't feel the baby move any more, but that has not been my experience. He moves all the time.
Food cravings: Umm right now I really want Dr. Pepper, but that's about it.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really
Gender: BOY!!!
Labor Signs: no

Symptoms:  I kind of hurt all over.  My skin feels like it is on fire.
Belly Button in or out? Well it's kind of puckering.  It isn't exactly out, but it's pretty weird.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Baby boy getting here!

33 Weeks!!

Oh my gosh I haven't posted anything in so long! In my defense we have been extremely busy.  In the past month and a half we've moved, bought a new car, and worked our butts off trying to get this house put together before baby boy gets here! And it does not help that I'm worn out all the time and I've been working a ton.  Anyway, we've done a few fun things lately, such as Arkalalah, Halloween, and registering for baby.  And I've now gone through the dreaded glucose test (the drink wasn't that bad, you just have to chug it) and childbirth class and I've now graduated to seeing the doctor every two weeks instead of monthly.  And the time has just flown by!

How far along: 32 Weeks
Total weight gain: 14 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yep, or baggy stuff or my fat jeans
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I toss and turn all night trying to get comfortable.  I look forward to being able to sleep on my stomach again. 
Best moment this week: Sending out the remainder of my shower invites
Miss Anything? Having the ability to paint my own toenails.  I never really did it before, but it was nice knowing that I could.
Movement: He pushes on my ribs constantly
Food cravings: Nope
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really
Gender: BOY!!!
Labor Signs: no

Symptoms:  Head and back aches still
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Getting the rest of the boxes out of baby's room so I can set his stuff up.

Week 22

22 Week Bump

Well my little one has been cooking for 22 weeks now and the fact that I'm going to be a mommy is sinking in a little more each day.  Last Thursday I went in for an appointment and my doctor sent me straight to the hospital for an ultrasound.  We were so excited! I had to call and get Curtis off work because we weren't expecting the ultrasound to happen the same day as the check-up.  So I get to the hospital and wait for Curtis to show up and he finally gets there all covered in dust and whatnot from work.  And then they tell me that I need a full bladder before we go in for the ultrasound and acted shocked that I wasn't ready right away.  It's not like it was scheduled ahead of time! Anyway, after waiting forever (actually it was probably only about twenty minutes but it felt longer) they finally called me back.  Can I just say that my baby is beautiful?  The ultrasound technician took all of the measurements that the doctor needs (despite the fact that baby was moving all over the place and making her job as difficult as possible) and everything is perfectly normal! We were so glad that our little one is healthy and normal.  And then she said the magic words, "Do you want to know the sex?"  And we were both just sitting there grinning like idiots saying, "Heck yes!"  And when she said, "It looks like it's a boy," I just about jumped up off the bed and danced a jig.  I was so excited.  To say that I was beyond thrilled is an understatement.  I wanted a boy all along and I was so happy to get my wish!  Now I just can't wait for him to get here!

Our sweet baby boy.

He has all five toes on at least one of his feet.

How far along: 22 Weeks
Total weight gain: 6 pounds
Maternity clothes? On my lazy days
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I haven't been sleeping as well lately :( 
Best moment this week: Finding out that I'm going to be momma to a baby boy!
Miss Anything? My favorite pair of jeans (they're getting snug)
Movement: Yes!!!
Food cravings: Still Freddy's
Anything making you queasy or sick: Bad smells
Gender: BOY!!!
Labor Signs: no

Symptoms:  Head and back aches
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Shopping for baby stuff

Week 20

So much has happened this week! The night after I wrote my last post I felt my baby move for the first time.  It was so crazy!  It felt like I swallowed a bubble and it popped in my stomach.  And now I feel it move all the time.  It especially likes to go for little swims in the evening.  It's so cool.  Curtis was even able to feel it the other day.  It makes everything seem just a little more real.

We also had another appointment.  Our little baby's heart rate was 135.  Everything was normal and our little one is growing well.

How far along: 20 Weeks
Total weight gain: 3 or 4 pounds
Maternity clothes? Sometimes I wear maternity shirts but my normal stuff still fits too
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: As much as possible. 
Best moment this week: Feeling my baby move :)
Miss Anything? Being able to handle raw meat
Movement: Yes!!!
Food cravings: Freddy's Frozen Custard french fries
Anything making you queasy or sick: Onions
Gender: We don't know
Labor Signs: no

Symptoms:  Sore stomach muscles
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Ultrasound

Adventure Time

 
About a week and a half ago Curtis and I went on our first adventure in a long time.  He finally had a Saturday off work (for the first time this summer) and the weather was perfect.  We decided to try to find the waterfall at the Cowley State Fishing Lake.  For some reason I had never even heard of it until recently.  I tend to avoid this lake because you can't swim there and I prefer river fishing to lake fishing.  However, we decided that we would devote our Saturday to finding the waterfall.  I was told that it's a little tricky to find and get to.

So we drove out to the lake and slowly made our way around it.  It's much bigger than it originally seems.  To get the the waterfall you have to go as far west as you can around the lake.  So basically at each fork you go left.  When you finally get to the end of the road stop your car and get out.  You can't see the waterfall from the road, but you can hear it.  So you follow your ears and there is a little trail that leads from the road to the top of the waterfall.

The view from the top.

Then you can kind of pick your way down to the bottom to the little creek.  It was so pretty, and it was a perfect day for some light hiking/rock climbing.  I would not recommend it to anyone who is any more pregnant than me, because it might be a little difficult to navigate the rocks if you're worried about a baby. 

Navigating some rocks.

We found it!

After we finished with our adventure we went in to Dexter to Henry's Candy Co. (the creators of the Oh Henry! candy bar) and got some lemon drops for the road.  It was a great day!

Here is the link to the Cowley Lake Waterfall page.

Week 19

It's still hard to wrap my head around the fact that I'm going to have a baby.  It's just mind boggling.  We're very excited though!  This week we got the first of our baby gifts, from my wonderful mother-in-law.  Having baby things around makes it feel a little more real.  I am a little sad that I still haven't felt any movement yet.  Especially since I keep getting random stomach pains :(  Oh well, one more week closer to my little baby!

How far along: 19 Weeks
Total weight gain: Nothing this week
Maternity clothes? Well my clothes are getting tighter..
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: As much as possible. 
Best moment this week: Sleeping in :)
Miss Anything? Bacon!
Movement: Not yet :(
Food cravings: None
Anything making you queasy or sick: Bad smells and bananas
Gender: Still don't know.
Labor Signs: no

Symptoms:  Stomach pains
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: My appointment so I can schedule my ultrasound to find out what we're having :)

Week 17: Baby Fat

Well as of this week I am starting to show a little bit.  But really right now I just look like I've put on some pounds around the middle.  I seriously cannot wait until this baby bump starts actually looking like a baby bump!

The beginning of a bump.

I'm finally not feeling nauseous!  It's such a relief to be able to stand up without wanting to throw up.  I still find most foods unappetizing, but overall I'm feeling much better!

How far along: 17 Weeks
Total weight gain: Maybe a pound? Which puts my net loss at -4 pounds.
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but soon!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Not well. It kills my back and I wake up about every 30 minutes to try to find a more comfortable position.
Best moment this week: Not puking!
Miss Anything? Baja Blast Mountain Dew
Movement: Not yet :(
Food cravings: Muffins
Anything making you queasy or sick: Most foods..still..
Gender: Still don't know.
Labor Signs: no

Symptoms:  Headaches.  Is that common?
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Feeling some movement.