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April 2011 Moms
Bump Pic Monday
Happy Monday, ladies!
We had a blizzard all week, and I had an extra 3 days off work. I got so much nesting done, that I think every closet in this house was emptied and organized with huge piles of trash and donations to go to Salvation Army.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32 weeks. Sounds awful close.
Size of Baby: Almost 4 pounds. I'm telling myself that's why I've gained so much the last couple weeks.
Total Weight Gain/Loss:
+24.
Maternity Clothes: Some here and there, but mostly regular.
Movement:
She never seems to change positions and is always kicking and punching around in the same spots.
Symptoms:
The last week I've been exhausted. I don't know if it's because I'm cooped up inside and haven't been able to be active, but I am TIRED.
What I Miss: Laying on my stomach. So, so, bad.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: She's a she.
Belly button In or Out: Very out.
Cravings: Fruit. Especially apples, applesauce, and juice.
Is your nursery done? It is completely emptied out and cleaned, with furniture in place. We need to put everything up now. (shelves, pictures, mobile, curtains, blinds)
Do you feel ready? This last week I've been really nervous about our dynamic changing. For the last 7 years that my husband and I have been together, we've been so used to it just being us. This will be a big change, and I'm starting to get a bit nervous about the unknown.
Stretch Marks? Not yet. But I am willing to bet they're coming. My skin really doesn't feel that tight, but I have them from puberty on my hips and I scar easily and just seem like a likely candidate.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? Okay, as of this week. I felt great until I gained 5 pounds in 2 weeks, and I'd been steady with the weight gain before that. I'd really like to end up right at +30 lbs. I'm very short so anything more and it will just really show. But I'm doing the best I can for having been pregnant over my most non-active months, and all the face-stuffing holidays! It's just weight, and in the grand scheme of things, it's not important. I will have all the time in the world to work it off.
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Re: Bump Pic Monday
Excuse the bare belly : ) I am trying to be comfortable with my body!!!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 29 weeks 3 days.
Size of Baby: Over 2.5 lbs I believe
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +20
Maternity Clothes: yep!! However today I am wearing regular clothes but they are all stretchy : )
Movement: yes yes yes!! He never gives me a break anymore, but I do love it!!! My parents got a good belly movement show this weekend!
Symptoms: heartburn, back pain, exhaustion, emotional!!!!!!
What I Miss: bending over without grunting
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: All boy!!
Belly button In or Out: half in half out...weird!.
Cravings: Fruit. Just bought a 5 lb box of celmentines yesterday! ha!
Is your nursery done? we are getting closer to being finished!!
Do you feel ready? yes and no. We are so ready to meet our little man but scared of all the changes to come
Stretch Marks? None on my belly!!! I love it. I did discover some UGLY ones on the underside of my boobs : ( ick!
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? eh, its been hard. My husband keeps telling me I need to be confident and know that my pregnant body is sexy... I just feel so gross sometimes and its hard to feel confident and sexy. I too hope that I end up at no more than 30 lbs weight gain.
No time for survey today, just a pic. BTW, Mamabird I love your snowy pic!! So cute. (Oh & excuse the bra I just realized is showing, lol)
ETA: Looks like I do have time.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 31w5d!
Size of Baby: OMG, I think I'm still a squash, but I have no idea.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: up 8lbs
Maternity Clothes: I've had to go up a size in the tanks I'm wearing under my sweaters. I'm actually wearing a maternity dress today.
Movement: All the time. She is a busy little bee. Her fave spot is the top right side of my belly. She kicks it constantly.
Symptoms: Exhausted. Wasn't working for two months & now I'm back to work. I am grateful for the paycheck, but I would rather be home.
What I Miss: comfortable/good sleep & wine..I want both so bad I could cry
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: GIRL!!
Belly button In or Out: still really shallow & I hope it stays that way
Cravings: everything sweet
Is your nursery done? not even started, moving shortly after she's born, so waiting until then
Do you feel ready? Not at all. I want to do this right & I'm terrified of making mistakes.
Stretch Marks? I already had a few on my belly & those are starting to show more.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I guess I'm ok with it. I'm not really sure how I feel. The weight gain range seems so diff for all of us, not sure if mine is good or bad. I guess as long as my dr isn't concerned, I won't worry too much.
How Far Along: 29w3d.
Size of Baby: 2 1/2 lbs.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +20
Maternity Clothes: All the time!
Movement: I feel tons of body parts poking out against my skin - just wish I knew which body parts they were.
Symptoms: Tired, achy back, sleep is becoming an issue - but all in all no real complaints!
What I Miss: Sushi, red wine, non-maternity clothes
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Boy!
Belly button In or Out: Still in - woohoo!
Cravings: Peanut butter and bananas - not together though... althought I should try that!
Is your nursery done? Almost. We are waiting on the glider to arrive and then we have some shelves and artwork to hang.
Do you feel ready? Yes and no. Some days I feel ready and can't wait for him to be here and other days I am so scared because let's be honest - it's my first and I really have no idea what I'm doing!
Stretch Marks? None yet but I hear they can sneak up on you in the last week few weeks so I won't hold my breath that I might actually not get them.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I had an epiphany yesterday when an outfit I had on made me feel "big." I thought "You know what? Oh well, because I am growing a baby and that far outweights the extra lbs. I will have time to work it off - I'm not going to be this big forever!" So for now, I am at peace with the poundage!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32 weeks 6 days.
Size of Baby: big!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +24. I haven't gained for three weeks!
Maternity Clothes: Mostly.
Movement: yes every movement is now painful.
Symptoms: Tired, heartburn, contrax and pressure.
What I Miss:
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: She's a she.
Belly button In or Out: out finally.
Cravings:
Is your nursery done? She doesn't have one. But all her stuff is purchased.
Do you feel ready? yes
Stretch Marks? Nope.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I was freaking out but it has slowed down so I am okay with that.Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32 weeks. Sounds awful close.
Size of Baby: About 4 lbs now!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I will know the exact amount at Thursday's doc appt.
Maternity Clothes: I'm all maternity now...only a few items I can still getaway with...but not many!
Movement: The baby girl will not stop moving most days...one part of the day she's on one side of me...or transverse...or flips to the other side. It's crazy.
Symptoms: I've noticed the fatigue slowly coming back....
What I Miss: my flat stomach
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl
Belly button In or Out: Out when I'm standing up...flat when I'm sitting.
Cravings: Oranges, apples, kiwi, trail mix, soft pretzels, & corn dogs.
Oh, and I'm craving more milkshakes.
Is your nursery done? Pretty much - just need the black-out curtains and the glider & we're done!
Do you feel ready? Having 3 days off from work due to an ice storm I was able to sort through some things & I really feel ready...as me again at 38 weeks! hah!
Stretch Marks? Any day now I'm sure.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I hate being this big and I know I will only get bigger.28 & Pregnant Blog
30w0d
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 30w1d today
Size of Baby: I think 3 lbs, approx 16 inches
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +18
Maternity Clothes: Just about everything.
Movement: Like pp, he never seems to change positions, although he's moving a lot now and I love it.
Symptoms: Absolutely exhausted. Sore pelvis. Heartburn came back.
What I Miss: Eating anything I want to, hard workouts
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Boy
Belly button In or Out: Slightly out
Cravings: Ice cream, meat, citrus
Is your nursery done? No, but working on it.
Do you feel ready? Not yet but I'm getting there. This will be a big change for us, too, as it has just been the two of us for the last 10 years. However, we're both really excited and we work well as a team so I don't think we'll have too much trouble adjusting. From a supplies standpoint, no, I'm not ready yet. My shower is in two weeks and I'm hoping that will make a big dent.
Stretch Marks? "Not yet. But I am willing to bet they're coming. My skin really doesn't feel that tight, but I have them from puberty on my hips and I scar easily and just seem like a likely candidate." <--- Same here. I don't see any yet but I'm expecting to have them by the time this is all over despite daily lotioning/oiling. My sister said she didn't have a single one until the day she delivered and then they showed up everywhere. I expect to be the same way as I have puberty stretch marks and my skin just doesn't stretch well. Everything looks pretty right now, though. Gotta enjoy it while it lasts!
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I've been happy with my weight gain so far as my goal was to come in under 30 lbs. gained and I've been tracking at 25 lbs. consistently from the start. I haven't really had any image problems, fortunately. I feel huge but not in a gross way; just in a "man, I am so full of this baby" way. DH has also helped by still finding me extremely attractive as a large pregnant lady and constantly telling me how pretty or hot or cute I am, so I have to give him a lot of credit in that area, too.
How Far Along: 28w5d
Size of Baby: big
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25
Maternity Clothes: All mat jeans. 1/2 and 1/2 on the tops
Movement: Yep. Lots. I love it.
Symptoms: Backache at the end of the day. Nosebleeds. Gas. Other than that, I'm feeling great.
What I Miss: Laying on my stomach.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: boy
Belly button In or Out: In
Cravings: Grapefruit, Reese Pieces Sundaes
Is your nursery done? Nope, but it's getting there. The big things are in, walls are painted and I just have to decorate.
Do you feel ready? Nope, not at all.
Stretch Marks? Still waiting for them.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? Honestly, it scares me but it is what it is. I'm running a lot and eating well so I get frustrated watching the pounds pack on when I feel like I'm making such an effort to keep it under control. I'm still hoping to stick to my original goal of 35 pounds.growing a foosa
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 29w4d
Size of Baby: ?
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -5 lbs
Maternity Clothes: All maternity.
Movement: So much. He is always changing positions and kicking.
Symptoms: Fatigue, headaches, sinus infection, BH.
What I Miss: Laying on my stomach to get my bck rubbed.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Boy.
Belly button In or Out: Still almost out.
Cravings: Salads and candy.
Is your nursery done? Almost.
Do you feel ready? Somewhat. I am ready for him to be out but am dreading the lack of sleep I am going to be getting.
Stretch Marks? No new ones, but still had a bunch of lighter ones from whenI was pregnant with dd.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I was concerned because I am still under my pre-pregnancy weight and so my Ob is ordering me an ultrasound.
Pregnancy Highlights:How Far Along: 28w3dSize of Baby: Not sure. I am still on monthly appts and have my next one tomorrow morning
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +20
Maternity Clothes: I can still wear a lot of regular clothes but I prefer maternity clothes. I LOVE leggings and long dresses/tops.
Movement: She moves quite a bit. I'm starting to feel a lot more movement at night when I get in bed which makes me scared she'll be up all night once she's born
Symptoms: Rib pain- she seems to pretty much stay near my ribs on my right side all the time!
What I Miss: Not having rib pain lol..A glass of wine. A good night's sleep!
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Team PINK!
Cravings: Eggs as usual and mandarins.
Is your nursery done? We are not in a rush to get the nursery done. She will be in our room in her bassinet for the first several months. We bought her crib weeks ago and just set it up yesterday. It definitely makes it feel like her arrival is not far off
Do you feel ready? I feel strange saying it, but I am looking forward to labor, and of course especially her birth. I am excited to see how my body does with natural birth.
Stretch Marks? None. Thank you MOM!
How do you really feel about your weight gain so far? I feel really healthy and I am really happy with my weight gain. I was so worried I would have trouble putting any weight on during pregnancy (pre-pregnancy I've weighed the same since high school). I have gained a healthy amount and really feel wonderful
How Far Along: 31w 4d
Size of Baby: I'm guessing 3.5
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +12
Maternity Clothes: everything but I went back to regular panties, maternity ones kept slipping past my butt
Movement: She has her moments where she is active and others where she is mellow. I think she likes facing to my left side because thats where all the leg movements are.
Symptoms: I have a terrible cold and a worse cough.
What I Miss: sleeping regularly
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Doc says its a girl so we are planning for a girl.
Belly button In or Out: still in but slowly pushing out
Cravings: nothing at the moment
Is your nursery done? No she wont have her nursery until the addition and remodeling is complete, she'll be in our room for now.
Do you feel ready? Yes this is my 3rd so I know what to expect and have talked to our older children about bringing baby home.
Stretch Marks? I dont notice any new ones but they are there from the previous two.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I thought I would be further along then 12lbs so far. The doctor seems ok with it but I guess its my own mind toying with me thinking it should be higher.
31 Weeks - I have not done my 32 weeks yet
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32w1dSize of Baby: 4 lbs.Total Weight Gain/Loss: + 17 lbs.Maternity Clothes: I'm even busting out of themMovement: I swear someone gives him meth/crackSymptoms: Don't get me even startedWhat I Miss: SleepingGirl, Boy, or Team Green: Boy.
Belly button In or Out: Flat
Cravings: Cheese & Oatmeal
Is your nursery done? Contractor is working nowDo you feel ready? Yes! Get this thing outta me!Stretch Marks? NopeHow do you really feel about your weight gains of far? As it is closer to 20 lbs. more freaked. I was o.k. until it was over 15 & to gain 3 last month hit me hard.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 29 weeks 3 days
Size of Baby:
Total Weight Gain/Loss: not sure
Maternity Clothes: Almost everything!.
Movement: Lots!
Symptoms: Fatigue, back pain, & I feel like I ALWAYS have to pee!
What I Miss: sleeping a full night without having to get up to pee.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: BOY!!!!
Belly button In or Out: Still in.
Cravings: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Oreos & Milk, Corn Flakes.
Is your nursery done? NO...We have the changing table set up and that is about it.
Do you feel ready? Somewhat. I think I will feel better once we get the crib set up!
Stretch Marks? Some on my belly and a few on my boobs.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? Eh...honestly most of the time I am OK with it but sometimes I do feel kind of gross when I can't seem to get comfortable at night.
its been awhile since I did this:
How Far Along: 32 w 2 days
Size of Baby: Huge
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +30
Maternity Clothes: jeans, dresses, and shirts
Movement: it hurts
Symptoms: anxiety picking up and so much pressure
What I Miss: sleep
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Blue
Belly button In or Out: In
Cravings: Food in general
Is your nursery done? Ha thats a good one
Do you feel ready? Even though this is #3 I'm so not ready
Stretch Marks? None
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? Horrible but dr. says im gaining just fine and nothing to worry about
that bump pix is me last week at 28 weeks! Tomorrow I'll be 29. BTW...Mammabird...I'm soooo jealous of you...you are downright gorgeous pg! Seriously!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 29 weeks (rounding up to tomorrow)
Size of Baby: don't know, drawbacks of a midwifery (they're so la-de-dah)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: don't know either due to my previous weight preoccupation I don't look when they weigh me...just ask if I'm in the "range". So far their answer has been yes.
Maternity Clothes: all
Movement: she is a mover and shaker...constantly rolling around. She was head down for one appt, then was vertex. She likes to curl up on my right side though...it's so wild!
Symptoms: not much really...feeling pretty "normal", and I thank God for a week like that
What I Miss: not feeling preoccupied by my gigantic rack at the gym. I feel so self-consicous.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: girl!
Belly button In or Out: in still, and still wearing the belly ring so far
Cravings: warm turkey sandwiches, yogurt parfait (I make it myself), apples or any fruit, sweets, water water water!
Is your nursery done? we're 3/4 of the way. Only have small projects like covering the outlets (we have to pull out the outlets past the new wainscoting), hang curtains, frame and hang a painting and organize the closet (it's a mess!)
Do you feel ready? Yes! With my second I'm definitely more organized, aware of what will happen and anxious to get back to our life with baby girl added. Plus, I'm so pumped to be off work and not dragging my pg arse around school!
Stretch Marks? nope!
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I only go by how I feel, since I don't look...some days I feel good and strong...other days...a heffer!
How Far Along: 31w 1d
Size of Baby: not sure, I know what the averages are, but OB says I might be measuring a bit small, so we'll see in a few weeks
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +24 as of 3 weeks ago... I was the same at my appt the other day
Maternity Clothes: everything, but I am hoping to avoid maternity underwear
Movement: I used to have on/off days, but since Thursday of last week, baby has not. stopped. moving. AT ALL. I love it.
Symptoms: insomnia
What I Miss: my old body, being able to walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Team Green all the way!
Belly button In or Out: just about out
Cravings: my sweet tooth has been coming back
Is your nursery done? almost. Still have to order a couple of things I want to put on the wall, but we have all the furniture in place and put together. It makes me smile every time I walk by and see a baby's room all put together.
Do you feel ready? Some days yes, most days no.
Stretch Marks? Not yet. I'm sure they will come.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? It has been pretty upsetting to me for most of my pregnancy when I let myself think about it. But I am doing better with it. Right before I got pregnant, I was in the best shape of my life, thanks to healthy diet and exercise (as opposed to just skipping meals), so it was tough, but I think I've made peace with it. I always say that I'd rather be chubby and have a baby than be skinny and have no baby.
Maternity Clothes: At this point I wear whatever is comfortable. Movement: It seems like she never stops! Symptoms: BH What I Miss: Being comfortable, my pre-pregnancy clothes Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl
Belly button In or Out: Still in
Cravings: Cheese, milk, tomatoes, and garlic bread
Is your nursery done? We don't have one (one bedroom apt) but the changing table is all set up and stocked!! Do you feel ready? Yes and no.. I'm ready for this pregnancy to be over with but not ready for the sleepless nights.. Stretch Marks? Yep How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? Not so good.. I was diagnosed with PCOS and IR 3 years ago and at that time I had gained soo much weight.. I lost it and actually met my goal weight in June, then had the surprise of a lifetime in August with the BFP.. I feel like I'm gaining all of it back.. It was so hard to lose the weight and now somedays I can't stand to even look in the mirror..
I agree. So jealous.
Size of Baby: Almost 4 pounds.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +17
Maternity Clothes: Yes.
Movement: Lots of movement starting to be pretty painful especially with a toddler leaning/crawling/running into my belly. .
Symptoms: Tiredness.
What I Miss: Moving with ease.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Baby brother
Belly button In or Out: Out.
Cravings: popcorn, pickles.
Is your nursery done? This LO will be in our room. We don't plan on setting up the crib until March.
Do you feel ready? Yes! I would love to have this baby come as soon as he is ready after 37 weeks.
Stretch Marks? I got 1 from my first preg and it's gotten a little worse. No new ones yet.
How do you really feel about your weight gain so far? Fine. Ask again in a month!
How Far Along: 31 weeks 1 day
Size of Baby: Over 3 pounds
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +15
Maternity Clothes: Mostly (still wearing some of my non-maternity shirts and dresses)
Movement: definitely, especially when I am ready to fall asleep!
Symptoms: Reflux and restless legs
What I Miss: Sleeping on my back and sleeping for more than two hours at a time.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Boy
Belly button In or Out: Flat
Cravings: Orange juice, cereal, anything cold
Is your nursery done? It's about halfway done. I'm ready to finish up!
Do you feel ready? Not yet - although it's starting to feel very real.
Stretch Marks? Not yet
How do you really feel about your weight gain so far? I'm happy with it so far. I was hoping to gain less than 30 pounds so hopefully I can still meet that goal. It's definitely been an adjustment to not have full control.How Far Along: 30 weeks and 3 days. Sounds awful close.
Size of Baby: 3lbs.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +19.4
Maternity Clothes: yep everything. I am not sure I could fit into my regular clothes anymore even if I wanted to, my belly is getting pretty big as well as my thighs and hips.
Movement: Every day. I notice little jabs in the lower left side and much more deliberate movement on the upper right side, must be feet and legs up there! Everyone is so excited to feel her move around in there, it makes me so happy when I can share that experience with everyone!
Symptoms: The last week I've been exhausted. I am starting to have a really difficult time sleeping at night. I am only getting about 5 hours of sleep a night and I can?t nap during the day. I am so uncomfortable and I get up to go to the bathroom so often it is crazy.
What I Miss: Laying on my stomach, really just sleeping and laying however I want.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Definately a girl... funny story my nephew who is almost 2 knows the name of the baby and he is the only one, so when I asked who the toys at the shower were for he said clear as day, "baby Ella, they are for baby Ella" so now everyone knows her name!
Belly button In or Out: Very out.
Cravings: anything sweet! I made some puppy chow and I think I ate half the batch myself! L
Is your nursery done? Not yet, still waiting on DH and Dad to get done cutting tiles for the bathroom. They should be done this week so I can clean the carpet and start getting her stuff put into the room. I am so excited and anxious!!
Do you feel ready? This last week I've been really nervous about our dynamic changing. For the last 8 years that my husband and I have been together, we've been so used to it just being us. This will be a big change, and I'm starting to get a bit nervous about the unknown. (totally agree with mamabirdtobe)
Stretch Marks? Not yet, but I am willing to bet they're coming seeing as I am stretched so tight already I am not sure how much more I can stretch.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I think that has been the hardest thing for me to accept is the scale that keeps climbing. So far I have done really good keeping the weight gain to about 1-2 lbs per week. I was shooting for only 1 lb per week but a few weeks here recently I have been gaining a bit more than that. I am really focused on eating healthy snacks and meals to make sure that she gets all the nutrition that she needs and so that I am not just gaining fat. It gets really hard sometimes and I do treat myself to junk food, alittle more often than I would like to admit. I just keep reminding myself that I am growing a beautiful little girl in there and she is depending on me to gain this weight! I know that once I have her I can get back to working out regularly and start to lose that extra weight to get back to my pre-pregnancy self again, but until then I am going to soak up this feeling and love every minute of it!
This is my first time participating
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32 weeks, 3 days.
Size of Baby: Not sure, but at my last appointment (at 30.5 weeks) she was measuring at 32 weeks... we'll see where she is on Wednesday!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +27... still haven't had a stranger comment on the pregnancy, so I guess I'm still in that "is she pregnant?" or "just chubby?" stage.
Maternity Clothes: 100% maternity (with the exception of the way-too-tiny GB tee SQUEEZED into for this week's pic)
Movement: She's always changing positions, but likes to hang out with her back on my right side and kick my left lungs. She's getting stronger daily and moves my whole belly in all directions these days.
Symptoms: Extreme exhaustion! Can't sleep at night, but yawn and can't focus all day long at work. Plus heartburn is getting worse, and RLP on my right side is KILLER after walking around even for a short amount of time.
What I Miss: Beer and Diet Coke. Oh, and sashimi. And a sound, comfortable night's sleep.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl
Belly button In or Out: In, but very stretched. There's moles in there I didn't know I had lol
Cravings: The green salsa at Moe's (YUM!), pasta (I hated pasta pre-pregnancy), and cream-filled donuts (I NEVER ate sweets before I was pregnant and now I want the sugariest of the sugar family lol).
Is your nursery done? I'd say we're at about 85% done... got a swivel glider 2 weeks ago, hung curtains this weekend, put up breathable bumpers yesterday... almost there!
Do you feel ready? Ready to not be pregnant anymore? YES. I feel bad even thinking it, but I think I've hit the "feeling miserable" stage. However, am I ready for a BABY?? NO! I haven't even babysat in 16+ years and none of my closest friends have kids yet. I feel COMPLETELY unprepared in that department.
Stretch Marks? No... at least not yet
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? Sometimes I'm ok... my Dr doesn't think it's a problem, but it's still frustrating to feel like a walking blimp.How Far Along: 29 weeks, 4 days
Size of Baby: 2 lbs, 13 oz. Just had an ultrasound last week.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25...and I totally see it in my thighs. Yuck.
Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes
Movement: Lots
Symptoms: Still no pregnancy-related symptoms, but I battled the WORST mega-cold this weekend, and I'm still fighting it. I'm miserable, my husband was gone all weekend in Dallas for the Super Bowl, and my birthday is tomorrow. I don't think it's going to be a good one.
What I Miss: Wine, hard-core medication to fight my stupid cold
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Team Green
Belly button In or Out: Flat, neither in nor out
Cravings: dried peaches, pineapple
Is your nursery done? Nope, don't really have a nursery yet
Do you feel ready? No...I'm so glad I still have a couple months! But being alone and sick and miserable this weekend, I wished baby was here to keep me company.
Stretch Marks? I have some from college already, but I haven't noticed any new ones yet.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? Honestly it does freak me out a bit. I've always ranged from 115-120, and now to get on the scale and see that number way higher, it is crazy. I know it's all for the baby, but I still can't wait to work it off after baby arrives.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 28w 4d
Size of Baby: 2 1/2 pounds, so says my ticker.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +13 (or 11, or 10, depending on the day. Never 12 though. Weird.)
Maternity Clothes: Mostly.
Movement: Always. Feet in my ribs, butt in my ribs, butt in the middle, hands and arms down low. I swear she's ticking me, that little stinker. She no longer flips transverse at night, though.
Symptoms: Back pain (not as bad, though), crotch pain whenever I am standing or walking, heartburn/reflux, stretch marks and PUPPS. Boo.
What I Miss: Laying on my stomach to reach things, being able to reach things without my belly in the way, not having an itchy belly, deep and restful sleep...
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl!
Belly button In or Out: Same- sort of deciding whether to pop out or not, it's still mostly in.
Cravings: Fruit, chocolate, Mexican food, steak...
Is your nursery done? Basically...we still need to move a couple small things around and try to maximize the space since the kids will be sharing a room. It's a little tricky.
Do you feel ready? Um. I thought so, but then my midwife said that I get to start coming in every 2 weeks and I kind of panicked. I want it to be April, but I feel like I've got so much left to do at work...
Stretch Marks? Ugh, yes. And PUPPs, as I mentioned. I had hoped to avoid them til the very end like with DS (when I didn't get them and the rash til I measured overdue.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? Eh, okay. It's still less than I'd gained with DS by this point, and I expect to gain about 10 more. My body just doesn't pack on the pounds when I'm pregnant. I had thought that since I don't have GD this time I'd gain more (no diet restrictions).Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 28w3d
Size of Baby: About 2lbs
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +10.
Maternity Clothes: Maternity work trousers/skirts, maternity jeans, maternity camis but non-maternity cardigans
Movement: A lot!
Symptoms: Just tired. Very, very tired
What I Miss: The ease of bending over to put on socks/shoes
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl
Belly button In or Out: In
Cravings: Nothing, really
Do you feel ready? Yes
Stretch Marks? No
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I always have body image issues, so it is tough on me
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Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 30w2d
Size of Baby: 3-3.5lbs.?
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +20
Maternity Clothes: Everything
Movement: She's a wiggle worm!
Symptoms: Sciatic pain, peeing all the time, can't bend over
What I Miss: Not peeing all of the time, bending over
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl
Belly button In or Out: Out
Cravings: Sweet tea & coke
Is your nursery done? Yes, BUT it hasn't been assembled yet. My little boy needs to move into his bog boy room first!
Do you feel ready? Physically and mentally, yes.
Stretch Marks? None yet and I had none with my son so my fingers are crossed!
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I'm pregnant...this is part of the process.
Pregnancy Highlights:How Far Along: 28w3dSize of Baby: About 2lbsTotal Weight Gain/Loss: +25.Maternity Clothes: maternity jeans, maternity sweaters, regular tanks & open sweaters. Yoga pants + hoodie = favorite!Movement: A lot lately!Symptoms: Tired, sore tailbone, and I have a rib out of place. Awesome.What I Miss: Being more active. I want to go snowboarding like nobody's business!Girl, Boy, or Team Green: BoyBelly button In or Out: OutCravings: Water, milk, fruitDo you feel ready? Some daysHow do you really feel about your weight gains of far? Doctor says I'm right where I should be, so I don't really think about it. Obviously I'll be happy to have my own body back, but I know this is part of the process.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? My doctor has just said that I am gaining at a perfect rate. I don't ever remember what the scales says when I get home so I just don't think about it.
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30 weeks with twins!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 31w3d
Size of Baby: 3.5-4 lbs?
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Over 30. I think I might stop counting. UGH.
Maternity Clothes: Everything except a few shirts.
Movement: She's a wiggle worm.. or a gymnast lol!
Symptoms: Lower back and hip stiffness/soreness. Difficulty sleeping.
What I Miss: Sleeping comfortably.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Sweet girl
Belly button In or Out: In!
Cravings: Nothing particular... I've been wanting sweets more than I did pre-pregnancy.
Is your nursery done? No. It is painted, but it is currently a storage room while our kitchen is being renovated.
Do you feel ready? Not really, but ready or not, here she comes.
Stretch Marks? Yes. They showed up shortly after 29 weeks, I think. They are below my belly button. They make me sad, but I try not to think about them.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I'm disappointed that I've gained so much considering I went into pregnancy overweight. However, like with the stretchmarks, I'm trying not to think about it too much. I know I can work it off once she is here.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 28 weeks & 5 days.Size of Baby: growing so fast.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +22
Maternity Clothes: Jeans & work clothes. They are so much more comfy.
Movement: always.
Symptoms: heartburn
What I Miss: a nice cold beer.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: boy!
Belly button In or Out: it's peeking out a little.
Cravings: tacos, mashed potatoes, peas, and unfortunately, cake.
Is your nursery done? not yet but I finally am figuring out what I want in it.
Do you feel ready? getting there.
Stretch Marks? none so far.How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? i know that I'm on track and my baby is healthy so I'm okay with it. It just really gets to me that EVERY time i see my mother, she tells me, "i was NEVER that big with any of my pregnancies. Maybe not even when I was full term." I know I'm normal but hearing that from my mom is hurtful and disheartening
Showcasing the manga (Japanese comics) collection at work (the library).
Had a crappy week. A friend lost her late-term pregnancy and I've spent a lot of time crying and feeling scared and helpless.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 29 w 1 d
Size of Baby: About 3 pounds.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: more than 25, guess I'll find out next Monday at my next appointment
Maternity Clothes: All maternity, all the time.
Movement: She moves like crazy. Usually kicking me in the right upper ribs and lower left side but she likes the middle sometime too.
Symptoms: I'm a whiny pregnant lady now. I feel so bad for DH. Mid back pain, sleepless nights, baby nightmares, BH, and heartburn. Yuck!
What I Miss: I can't relax in the evenings, my back hurts too much and my legs are restless. I keep falling asleep too. Didn't make it throw a play or the Superbowl this past week.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl
Belly button In or Out: In and wide
Cravings: I don't want to eat protein, which I'm supposed to be eating. Grilled chicken is totally disgusting to me but I choke it down anyway. (Not a craving but an eating issue.)
Is your nursery done? Not even started. Hoping DH gets finished with the basement soon so we can start.
Do you feel ready? Yes and no. I can't wait to meet her but I'm scared of everything that comes with birthing and raising a child.
Stretch Marks? On my chest but I already had some there so it's just adding to the, um, texture? Just waiting for the ones on my belly.
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I'm taking it in stride. I was over my comfortable weight to begin with and I've been gaining. I'm just trying to get through the pregnancy and take it from there.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 29 w 1 d
Size of Baby: About 3 pounds.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25pounds
Maternity Clothes: All maternity, all the time.
Movement: Oh yeah. I can totally tell that he's getting bigger by the day because all I can feel is him moving around in there...sometimes a little painful.
Symptoms: hip pain...probably from all the weight i'm gaining and my body not being used to it; hard time breathing when i'm relaxing on the couch
What I Miss: doing normal tasks...you never realize how much you use your stomach muscles until they're gone!
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Boy
Belly button In or Out: totally out and noticable through clothes
Cravings: none as of right now. still drinking lots of milk and eating lots of oranges
Is your nursery done? i would say 85% done...need to hang his name in letters, wash the bedding and get a glider
Do you feel ready? oh no, definitely not. ask me once we take some classes in a few weeks!
Stretch Marks? nope...praying I'm one of the "lucky ones"!
How do you really feel about your weight gains of far? I haven't cried about it but it is definitely something that is hard to get used to. everyone keeps saying that i'm all belly but deep down I know i'm packing on some pounds in the thigh department. oh well...i'm sure once baby arrives I can whip back into shape in no time (fingers crossed).