Belly shots

Here is by belly at 33w 1d. I still look pretty good :) as Mike says "You are carrying all your weight in your belly." That's him being nice! haha

33 Weeks

How far along: 33 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I am starting to feel "huge" although I am not too bad. I am no longer weighting myself which is helping me but I am starting to not feel so pretty....last appt I was up 26 punds so I am guessing I am around 28 this time (my appt is Wednesday). I am just hoping to stay undeer that 35 pound mark...which I should be pretty close. Crossing my fingers!

Sleep: is ok....I am getting up every few hours to pee and am starting to have trouble going back to sleep.

Best moment this week: well best moment in the last few weeks was def. the baby shower. I got a lot of wonderful things and my friends did a great job!! It was beautiful.

Movement: he is rolling and kicking up a storm in there.

Food cravings: not much, salad maybe. I am not as hungry as I used to be which is nice.

Food aversions: protein...still

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: None, still feeling pretty good :)

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie, for now at least.

What I miss: sushi...we were talking about it last night at Greg and Alicia's...yum

What I am looking forward to: my back not hurting anymore

Weekly Wisdom: enjoy being cute pregnant before I turn into fat pregnant...I am getting close

Milestones: I made it to 33 weeks!


How your baby's growing:
This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, thus making it easier for him to fit through the birth canal. (The pressure on the head during birth is so intense that many babies are born with a conehead-like appearance.) These bones don't entirely fuse until early adulthood, so they can grow as his brain and other tissue expands during infancy and childhood.

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.


How your life's changing:
As your baby fills out even more of your belly, lots of things might start to change: Whereas before you were sashaying, you may find yourself waddling. Finding an easy position to sit in — let alone sleep — is becoming more of a challenge. And bumping into chairs and counters is par for the course.

You may be feeling some achiness and even numbness in your fingers, wrists, and hands. Like many other tissues in your body, those in your wrist can retain fluid, which can increase pressure in the carpal tunnel, a bony canal in your wrist. Nerves that run through this "tunnel" may end up pinched, creating numbness; tingling, shooting or burning pain; or a dull ache. Try wearing a splint to stabilize your wrist or propping your arm up with a pillow when you sleep. If your work requires repetitive hand movements (at a keyboard or on an assembly line, for instance), remember to stretch your hands when you take breaks — which should be frequently.

Many women are still feeling sexy at this stage — and their partners often agree. You may need to make some adjustments, but for most women, sex during pregnancy is fine right up until their water breaks or their labor starts.

30 Weeks

I will actually be 31 weeks tomorrow so I am still technically 30, but barely!! Mike is going to take another picture this week so I will post that later.

How far along: 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I am trying not to weight myself so much, but it is around 25.5lbs. I waited 2 whole weeks between weighting which was nice and I don't know if I am going to actually weight myslef anymore or just let my OB weight me....I think I will do one last one at home when I actually go into labor and thats it :)

Sleep: is not as great. I am still doing pretty well, but I do have leg cramps and am getting up at least 4 times a night to pee :(

Best moment this week: Mike was "playing" with Gavin. It was so cool to have Mike rub/move my belly and feel the baby kick/hit him back. It was great!!! I am so glad Mike is so excited!

Movement: he is rolling and kicking up a storm in there.

Food cravings: blueberry eggos

Food aversions: chicken and I made steak on Friday and had to give it to the dogs it tasted so bad to me!

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: None, I don't think....I might be getting BH but I can't be sure. I feel great either way.

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie, for now at least.

What I miss: Sleeping through the night

What I am looking forward to: the baby shower next week and seeing my sister and parents :)

Weekly Wisdom: I am enjoying my pregnancy while I am still not too big!

Milestones: I made it to 30 weeks!

How your baby's growing:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.

Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious.

Nursery In Progress

Here are some Picture's of Gavin's Nursery. It is still in Progress:







Here is his coming home outfit: