Humpday Bumpday: 39 Weeks

Hey guys, I'M STILL PREGNANT. And humongous. Someone told me the other day I looked like an egg.  My due date is Sunday, but I'm not quite convinced baby girl is ready to make her debut.  My doctor likes to say things like, "You won't be pregnant forever" and "She really likes her home in there."  I've also had a feeling from about halfway through my pregnancy that she was going to be late. Call it a mother's intuition, but I'm still pretty convinced it to be true. The lunch lady at our school did tell me today though that the baby is coming soon because she's dropping soooooo maybe I'm wrong? I'm quite the planner, so this whole unknown waiting thing is just not my forte. I know she'll come when she's ready, but baby gal, let's go!! You have so many cute clothes to wear, people to meet, oh and YOU HAVE A NAME!!! But you've heard that last one before and it didn't end up being true... so I understand if you're skeptical. 

How far along: 39 weeks

Gender: GIRL! 

Weight gain: 36 lbs. 

Maternity clothes: I clearly really like this striped dress, I don't even want to go back and count how many of these photos I'm rockin' it in.

Stretch marks: No

Belly button in or out: I think we can officially declare it an outtie at this point. 

Sleep: People keep telling me "get all the sleep you can now."  Easier said than done at 9 months pregnant, people! 

Best moment this week: Erik read a book to baby girl last night and it was the cutest thing. When he got done, he said SHE NEEDS MORE BOOKS!! :)

Miss anything: When I could see my feet, bending over without almost ripping my pants (yes, that almost happened at work yesterday).

Happy or Moody: Happy! 

Movement: She really surprises me sometimes with how much she can still wiggle around in there. Future gymnast?

Cravings: Considering the excessive amount of cheese I ate today, I'm gonna have to go with cheese. 

Symptoms: I HAVE CANKLES. 

Looking forward to: My dr. appointment tomorrow to see if baby A has any plans of gracing us with her presence in the near future. 

xoxo

Humpday Bumpday: 38 Weeks

I was stalking my own Instagram yesterday when I came across a picture I posted at 32 weeks. I had captioned it #howcanmybellygetanybigger. HA! Baby got the last laugh.  

How far along: 38 weeks

Gender: GIRL! 

Weight gain: 34 lbs. 

Maternity clothes: Ready to kiss these bad boys goodbye!!

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: I still wouldn't call it an "official" outie, but it has its moments. 

Sleep: I'm usually awake for 2 hours in the middle of the night. Trying to get comfortable. Debating if I'm hungry enough to get out of bed for a midnight snack. Thinking of ways to rearrange my classroom.

Best moment this week: We have a short work week this week... hellllllllllo 3 day weekend!!

Miss anything: I could really go for a pumpkin beer

Happy or Moody: Happy! 

Movement: She is most definitely running out of room in there. Her big rolls are turning into nudges and pokes. Although, as I'm typing this, she's trying her darndest to make some major moves.

Cravings: Pizza, pumpkin bread. Sooooooooooo much pumpkin bread. 

Symptoms: Heartburn.

Looking forward to: The upcoming 3 day weekend!! This could potentially be our last baby-free weekend!

Happy Humpday!

Humpday Bumpday: 37 Weeks

It's October!!! The month baby girl is going to make her debut! 

Sometimes I feel like this pregnancy has been going on fooooorever and I don't even remember a time before I was growing another human inside me. But sometimes it seems like just yesterday it was that morning in February I found out I was pregnant.

I remember so clearly the first time Erik & I went to the doctor and saw our tiny seed of a baby on the ultrasound screen and her little heart beating away. After we left, we went to Jimmy Johns for lunch and I was so happy knowing everything was looking a-okay. 

I cannot wrap my mind around the fact that in less than a month we will be holding the baby we saw when she was just a little blurb on the ultrasound screen. 

I've had lots of dreams about her being born (none where I'm actually giving birth--my dreams are kind enough to skip over that part) but where I'm in labor and then she magically appears and then no one in the hospital can figure out how to put her in a carseat.  But that's neither here nor there. 

We're anxiously awaiting your arrival baby girl!! You picked the most beautiful month in Arizona to be born!

How far along: 37 weeks

Gender: GIRL! 

Weight gain: 34 lbs. My doctor predicted the babe weighed 6.5-7 lbs. at my 36 week appointment. So ummm that accounts for a tiny fraction of my epic weight gain. 

Maternity clothes: Yup.

Stretch marks: Nada

Belly button in or out: Still in on most occasions. 

Sleep: I'm waking up at least twice a night now to use the facilities and it is no easy task getting back to sleep. 

Best moment this week: We finally ordered a rocking chair for the nursery and it should be arriving later this week! 

Miss anything: Sleeping on anything but my side.

Happy or Moody: Happy! 

Movement: Her movement feels a lot different this week, she's definitely running out of space up in thurrr. 

Cravings: Peanut butter

Symptoms: Tailbone pain, and a slight case of swollen ankles. 

Looking forward to: Meeting our baby girl!!!

xoxo

Humpday Bumpday: 36 Weeks

A snap of my mom and I this weekend at our mini spa vacation. 

How far along: 36 weeks

Gender: GIRL! 

Weight gain: 30 lbs. 

Maternity clothes: Can I be done with these now?!

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: It's still not officially out, but it has its moments.

Sleep: The poo pillow (Snoogle) is baaaaack. I'm learning to love it now. Even if it is a biatch to navigate, once I'm in it makes sleep so much better. 

Best moment this week: My weekend of relaxation and prenatal massage was pretty perfect. 

Miss anything: If you didn't guess from the maternity clothes question, I miss my regular clothes. Almost as much as I miss wine.. which says a lot!

Happy or Moody: Happy! 

Movement: Lots of nudges and baby hiccups these days. She also almost always reacts to Kobe barking.. bonding with her big bro already.

Cravings: Waffles and peanut butter

Symptoms: Tailbone/back pain, lots of pressure on my bladder which makes me feel like I have to pee 24/7.

Looking forward to: Erik and I are going to a Yelp even tonight, so I'm looking forward to some good food and entertainment!

Humpday Bumpday: 35 Weeks

How far along: 35 weeks... only 32 days until my due date!!

Gender: GIRL! 

Weight gain: 30 lbs. 

Maternity clothes: Yep! The maternity dress I'm wearing this week from Tarjay is one of my faves. 

Stretch marks: No

Belly button in or out: Sometimes it's in, sometimes it's out--it's got a mind of its own. 

Sleep: Has been so good! I'm hoping it stays that way.

Best moment this week: We went to the Last Comic Standing comedy tour last night and it was absolutely hilarious. Baby girl was moving around the entire time too, clearly she wanted to party. 

Miss anything: I just received a Snapchat of pumpkin ale.... can't wait to indulge in one of those! And some wine. 

Happy or Moody: Happy! 

Movement: She moves around so much sometimes I swear she must be plotting her escape.

Cravings: Hummus, peanut butter, soy chai lattes. 

Symptoms: My hands got so swollen the other night my engagement ring didn't even fit. Luckily this was only temporary and I think it was from all the walking we did at the football game on Saturday. Maybe??

Looking forward to: Tomorrow we graduate from our prenatal class! And my mom is coming this weekend and we've got a mini spa vacay planned, cannot wait for a massage!! 

xoxo