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April 2011 Moms
Bump Pic Monday
Happy Monday, ladies! Do you have your weekly photos ready?
From my baby shower yesterday - dress is from Motherhood Maternity.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 34 weeks! Getting close.
Size of Baby: Right under 5 pounds.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +26 lbs. I can't believe how quickly I'm gaining, now. I would go weeks without gaining weight, and now it's coming on steady.
Maternity Clothes: I'm still in almost all my normal clothes with just a few maternity pieces here and there.
Movement: Getting stronger.
Symptoms: Some swelling in my legs at the end of the day, and I'm so, so tired.
What I Miss: Everything. Final stretch, and my old life feels like it was a thousand years ago. I can't wait to drink an entire bottle of wine, puke, and pass out....on my stomach 
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: She's a she.
Cravings: Sweets, this week.
Is your nursery done? Not yet, we better hurry! Hopefully this week we'll put a dent in our to-do list.
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Yes. In the morning I'm okay, but by the end of my work day my ankle bone is gone. Hellooo, cankles.
Hemorroids: No.
Stetch Marks: Not yet.
Leaky boobs: No! I feel so lucky for this one, I've heard some ladies on here talking about leakage for weeks.
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Re: Bump Pic Monday
Can I just say that every week I see your picture I am highly jealous of how gorgeous you are/look?
No, I do not like women or anything. LOL Just a little jealousy here... ;-)
Pregnancy Highlights:
Yesterday at my baby shower!!
My hubby and I after the shower!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 31 weeks!
Size of Baby: I think 3-4 lbs...
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +16. I lost a lot when i first got pregnant, and now just started gaining due to swelling..
Maternity Clothes: All maternity tops and bottoms when going somewhere...at home for the daycare i am in yoga pants and t-shirts - mainly my hubbys!
Movement: Getting stronger, finally feeling a little bit more due to anterior placenta
Symptoms: Some swelling in my legs, ankles, and hands. Bad sinus issues, since the weather was freezing one day and 70 degrees the next but starting to feel better!
What I Miss: Sleeping on my belly, and getting comfy in bed, its like a night long task that never gets accomplished.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: She's a she.
Cravings: Sweets, this week, chocolate no bakes, and pineapple
Is your nursery done? Not yet...but almost. We have trim work that still needs finished and a door and closet door....other than that just some decorative touches!!
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Yes. In the morning I'm okay, but by the middles of the day hello swelling everywhere,....can't wear my wedding bands anymore...that sucks the most.
Hemorroids: No.
Stetch Marks: Had them to start with....developed them when doing fertility injections due to gaining weight rapidly, so still have those few, but haven't got any more.
Leaky boobs: No! I feel so lucky for this one.Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 34 weeks 2 days
Size of Baby: No clue...
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm up 27lbs
Maternity Clothes: All maternity pants - still not a fan of the moo-moo style maternity shirts
Movement: Lots! Her feet are now making their way under my right side of my ribs
Symptoms: Spider veins!! Constantly exhausted, ocassional head aches and swelling
What I Miss: Strawberry daquaries - it's almost spring/summer/pool party time!
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl!!
Cravings: White chocolate - yummm!
Is your nursery done? It's pretty close to done!
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Yep
Hemorroids: Yuck - yes
Stetch Marks: Not yet.
Leaky boobs: They did about 6 weeks ago but nada since then - phew!
June Siggy: Fave pic of Aubrey and me
Last Thursday, at 30 weeks.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 30 weeks, 4 days
Size of Baby: Not a clue.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +26 lbs. I'm definitely putting on a pound a week now!
Maternity Clothes: Everything except for sweatpants. And I can wear DH's t-shirts just fine.
Movement: Very strong. Since he "dropped" a few days ago, it's gone from right under my ribs to right around my bellybutton. He's got strong little legs!
Symptoms: Swollen toes if I'm on my feet a lot, food aversions are returning.
What I Miss: Having energy! I get little spurts here and there, but after about 10 minutes I'm exhausted. And being able to sleep... I'm having to turn the air down super low (poor DH), and prop myself up because of heartburn.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Boy
Cravings: Crunchy raw food. Carrots, celery, grapes, apples... anything fresh!
Is your nursery done? For the most part. Still waiting for DH to re-wire the cable so we can move the computer from the nursery to the guest room.
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Toes and fingers. No more wedding ring!
Hemorroids: No.
Stetch Marks: Just barely, under my nipples.
Leaky boobs: Not yet!! I have 3 boxes of nursing pads though, just in case.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 33 weeks!
Size of Baby: Not exactly sure but I am measuring exactly where I should be.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +30
I am starting to feel huge and uncomfortable.
Maternity Clothes: All maternity clothes.
Movement: This baby is incredibly strong. My DH and I love to watch her move my stomach. It is getting incredibly uncomfortable when she is living in my ribs and I can't breath.
Symptoms: I have pregnancy related carpal tunnel and it is just awful. My right hand gets crampy and hurts so much! Really hard to sleep now, so I am exhausted.
What I Miss: I really miss getting an awesome nights sleep. Also I really miss people looking at my face when I talk to them or walk by. Getting super annoying with everyone gawking at my belly.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Emma Claire!
Cravings: Everything sweet
Is your nursery done? It is honestly so close to being done! We just need to order our wall decal from esty to go over her crib.
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Yes!
Hemorrhoids: No.
Stretch Marks: Not yet.
Leaky boobs: No! I am so glad I have not had this yet!
How Far Along: 30 weeks 5 days Size of Baby: 3.5lbs Total Weight Gain/Loss: around 20lbs Maternity Clothes: Yes, even some of my t shirts are getting too small. Movement: Lots:) Its starting to hurt a little. Symptoms: Hip pain, short of breath, arms getting shorter:) sleeping is getting harder What I Miss: Laying on my stomach, bending over, being able to do normal stuff Girl, Boy or Team Green: Little BOY Cravings: Pizza, burgers, Chedder Goldfish (eating right now) Is your nursery done? Crib is up, chair ready, dresser in place, some other baby items but it is far from done. We got tons of baby stuff piled in there now from our shower:) Have you had the following? Swelling: No Hemorroids: UGH Yes they are coming back.....had them for weeks in the first weeks now they are coming back:( Stretch Marks: Yes, on my belly Leaky boobs? NoI just had to include 2 pictures this week....I got my weekly picture in the regular spot at work, but I also wanted to include one from this weekend. We live in San Diego, but drove east about 45 minutes yesterday until we found snow so our dog could play (she LOVES snow). Just had to include one...snow is exciting around here!
How Far Along: 31 weeks, 4 days
Size of Baby: I think around 3 to 3 1/2 pounds
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +27 pounds...crazy
Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity with a few normal tops still
Movement: All the time
Symptoms: My back recently started feeling sore when I wake up in the morning, and my legs are not happy about sleeping on my side all the time now.
What I Miss: Wine. I have 7 bottles sitting around waiting for me that my husband is not allowed to touch until I can join him in May.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Team Green
Cravings: Blueberries, dried fruit
Is your nursery done? Nope
Have you had the following?
Swelling: No
Hemorroids: No, thank goodness!
Stetch Marks: I might have one across the top of my stomach....just noticed it this morning. Otherwise, not yet.
Leaky boobs: No...again, thank goodness!
No time for the survey right now - we're about to sand the ceiling in the guest room. Everyone looks great!
Parent Teacher Conferences this afternoon and evening. So I took this pic this morning after getting ready.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 30w4d
Size of Baby: Last u/s was at 28w - Baby A was 3lbs, Baby B was 2lbs13oz. Not sure how much they have gained since.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +35 lbs, Kind of been hanging right around here for a week and a half...
Maternity Clothes: Everything (except sweats and the skirt I am wearing in this pic) The dress I was hoping to wear today was too small around my twin belly!
Movement: All over the place at all hours of the day.
Symptoms: Exhausted and a bit of swelling in my feet and ankles. It was bad last Monday after school so I have been sure to put my feet up at night and it hasn't really come back!
What I Miss: I'm getting sick of my maternity clothes and my regular clothes are staring at me...I can't wait to wear them again!! Went shopping with my SIL for her birthday and I picked out a few things that I really want to go back for once these babies are born!
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Team Green and my maternal instincts are really lacking in this area!!
Cravings: None
Is your nursery done? Getting there! My dad finished the cribs last week so we moved them in on Saturday. I need to find some stuff to hang on the walls now.
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Just a little in my feet and ankles
Hemorroids: No.
Stetch Marks: No - I am truly amazed by this!! I measured 36w at my 30w appointment and I cannot believe I don't have any yet!
Leaky boobs: Nope.
Pic @ 33 wks
How Far Along: 33 weeks 3 days
Size of Baby: Almost 5lbs
Total Weight Gain/Loss: About 21lbs
Maternity Clothes: Yes, most everything except a few summer dresses over leggings and with cardigans.
Movement: A ton, sometimes I have to stand up to give her some room!
Symptoms: I feel elderly, every time I stand up my girly parts are sore til I start walking! My back kills most of the day and it's almost impossible to toss and turn. Oh and at the end of the day, I'm completely exhausted and ready for bed by 8:30pm
What I Miss: Sleeping on my stomach, bending over, picking up my son and playing on the gorund with him. Wine!
Girl, Boy or Team Green: Baby girl
Cravings: A lot of sweets and Dr. Pepper! I try to just have DH open one and let me have a swig since I have to have my coffee in the morning.
Is your nursery done? No! But DH has promised that the paint, crib and dresser will all be done by this weekend.
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Very little in my hands and my feet
Hemorroids: No
Stretch Marks: No (fingers crossed)
Leaky boobs? No
WARNING Bare Belly Pic....31w4d
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 31w4d
Size of Baby: 4lbs
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +2lbs
Maternity Clothes:All maternity
Movement: Not so many kicks anymore but I feel him roll anc change positions alot.
Symptoms: Fatigue, sinus infection, ptl, back pain.
What I Miss: Being able to breathe comfortable.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: boy
Cravings: salads, meat, sweets
Is your nursery done? yes
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Yes, in hands, legs, and feet.
Hemorroids: No.
Stetch Marks: Not from this LO but old ones from my dd.
Leaky boobs: Yes, but thank God no where near as bad as I did w/ my dd.
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 31w0d
Size of Baby: A little over 3lbs, I think.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +18lbs - ish
Maternity Clothes: Pretty much all except for a couple of tops I can still wear.
Movement: I am pretty sure she does somersaults in there, my whole belly can shift from one side to the other.
Symptoms: Swelling in my legs, super tired, and some nausea is coming back... ugh
What I Miss: My old body! I can't wait to get this thing back in shape.
Girl, Boy or Team Green: Girl!
Cravings: As always, just food in general.
Is your nursery done yet: Just a couple more things and we are done!
Swelling: Oh yes.
Hemorroids: Nope.
Leaky Boobs: Nope.
I have no luck getting my first official bump picture on here this week. My DD is off of school this week for Mid winter break she took a picture and tried in vain to get it on here, I'll keep trying.
How Far Along: 33w 4d
Size of Baby: 4 somethingTotal Weight Gain/Loss: Last appointment I was at +16.Maternity Clothes: Everything except the maternity panties, I had to dig out my old ones because I couldn't stand them any longer.Movement: She has her moments of activity but seems pretty mellow compared to other babies I hear about moving.Symptoms: TIRED all the time, starting to swell in hands and feet. Took wedding bands off last week so they wouldn't have to be cut off. Bought a wedding sort of band at Kohls just do I didn't feel naked.What I Miss: Sleep, though I sleep I wake up once during the night and can not fall back asleep. And Good sex.Girl, Boy, or Team Green: OB says its a girl, we get another scan at 36 weeks and this time I am going to ask to see those three lines so I can wash all the clothes.Cravings: NothingIs your nursery done? No she will be in our room until the addition and remodeling are done, hopefully this summer we will be able to get it done.Have you had the following?Swelling: Yes. Hemorroids: No attacks of them but I have them from the last two pregnancies.Stetch Marks: Same as above they are there from before.Leaky boobs: No and I don't think I had them leak the last two times either.
32w0d
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32w1d today
Size of Baby: Around 4 lbs., I believe, and 17ish inches?
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +20 lbs. as of last Thursday when I weighed myself at the gym.
Maternity Clothes: Everything.
Movement: Regular and strong.
Symptoms: Heartburn, achey pelvis, cement bowel, fatigue
What I Miss: Pretty much everything. Obv. I want this little guy to stay in there until he's full term, but I'm looking forward to not being pregnant!
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Boy.
Cravings: Meat, veggies, citrus, and sweets (big time).
Is your nursery done? Not yet, but we got a few steps closer this weekend with some awesome blankets a couple of our friends made and more supplies from my shower that we needed. I hope to be able to say we're totally done in 3-4 weeks after a road trip to Ikea and my work shower.
Have you had the following?
Swelling: A little bit but not too much. I think the following helps: a) I'm not predisposed to swelling, b) it's been pretty cold here, and c) I drink a lot of water and eat fairly light foods.
Hemorroids: Not that I know of.
Stetch Marks: A couple of light ones on my boobs, which I expected, so it doesn't bother me too much. None yet on my belly but I am *positive* I will have a slew of them on there as soon as LO is born. My skin does not stretch well.
Leaky boobs: I've had a couple of drops after the occasional shower, but not on a regular basis and not enough to do anything to my bra.
No picture available at work, but I wanted to participate in the survey!
How Far Along: 34 weeks, 3 days
Size of Baby: Between 4-5 pounds maybe? not sure
Total Weight Gain/Loss: ugh about +30 pounds, but I had no weight gain over the last two weeks by OB said.
Maternity Clothes: Everything except some yoga pants and T-shirts that were huge before.
Movement: She moves quite a bit some days, but only for spurts at a time, definitely stronger though, they are getting more comfortable.
Symptoms: Just tired, and a lot of back pain. I have started swelling now too and had to take of my wedding ring and buy a new pair of shoes.
What I Miss: just being comfortable and being able to breath (and cute shoes that fit!)
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl!
Cravings: sweets!
Is your nursery done? yep all done, have nothing left to, starting to get bored
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Yes.
Hemorroids: No thank god.
Stetch Marks: yes, lots =( DH likes to make comments about them (as well as how funny my belly button looks).
Leaky boobs: not really, although I also sometimes get the crusy colostrom.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 30w 4d. 8 weeks from now is when DS was born, crazy!
Size of Baby: 3 pounds or so?
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +14 lbs. I seem to be gaining about 1/2 pound a week.
Maternity Clothes: Yep. Mostly.
Movement: All the time.
Symptoms: Itchy PUPPS and stretchies on my belly, sciatica, heartburn...
What I Miss: Bending over...restful sleep...wine...being able to sit up by myself...
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: GIRL!
Cravings: Oranges and chocolate and jello with whipped cream. And oreos.
Is your nursery done? We need a crib mattress, but otherwise, yes.
Have you had the following?
Swelling: nope
Hemorroids: no, but I didn't get them til after delivery last time either.
Stetch Marks: yep.
Leaky boobs: Sometimes? When I sleep without a sleep bra I wake up with a stain on my shirt pretty frequently.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32 weeks!
Size of Baby: just right
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 14 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: Maternity jeans and leggings, a couple long mat. shirts, but otherwise I'm wearing a lot of non-mat. stuff too!
Movement: LO is most def. a busy body!
Symptoms: not sleeping a lot, going to the bathroom too often, nesting!
What I Miss: sleeping on my stomach, red wine, and a normal bellybutton!
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: still team green!!!
Cravings: veggie sandwiches (with lots of onions and hot peppers please!) and anything with cinnamon.
Is your nursery done? NO
but in the next week it will happen!
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Not really, only after a loooong day on my feet.
Hemorroids: I honestly don't know!!! I guess not.
Stetch Marks: Not yet (knock on wood!) - but my belly has grown slowly over time, which may have been easier for my skin to handle than a sudden growth spurt?
Leaky boobs: Nope - not a drop. Pfewf!
*PS - you're all looking ?ber-fabulous April mums!!!
I have to go leave in a minute for our L&D tour, but here is my 33 week pic:
I hope you had fun at your shower, mamabird. you look so beautiful!
How Far Along: 31w5d
Size of Baby: 3-4 lbs?
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +28
Maternity Clothes: Still 1/2 and 1/2 - I still wear a lot of my regular tops because I just don't have enough maternity clothes and I refuse to buy more with only 2 months left
Movement: lots
Symptoms: back aches and my calves have started burning on my runs
What I Miss: sleeping on my stomach
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: boy
Cravings: mcdonald's caramel sundaes, cream cheese bagels, meat
Is your nursery done? Getting very close
Have you had the following?
Swelling: nope
Hemorroids: nope
Stetch Marks: nope
Leaky boobs: nope
growing a foosa
Buffy, I love the darker hair! Sorry if this is not a new thing. I love it though! I need to do something different with mine, but I'm not sure what. I've been checking out women's hair a lot lately.
My Blog - Our Story So Far...
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32 weeks 3 days
Size of Baby: 3lbs or so
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +26.5 lbs. Only gained 1.5 lbs in the past 2 weeks. But I weigh in tomorrow AM so we'll see...
Maternity Clothes: Pretty much everything on the bottom and most of my shirts. I still get by with a few regular tops. I wear scrubs for work but have gone from small to medium...and I was just told ever-so-nicely by an operating room nurse that "mama needs a bigger scrub top". Great.
Movement: More rolly-polly and sudden hard lumps popping out (head, bum, knee??)
Symptoms: The leg swelling has begun, despite my efforts to wear compression stockings every day. And I think I am minutes away from having to take off my wedding rings
What I Miss: Having normal mobility (turning over in bed, getting out of the car), sleeping on my back, red wine
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: BOY
Cravings: Milk
Is your nursery done? It's getting painted this weekend, along with the crib and glider being put together. YAY!
Have you had the following?
Swelling: It's JUST now starting in the past week or so.
Hemorroids: No...thank god
Stetch Marks: Another No.
Leaky boobs: And another No.
I'm either lucky, or in for a very rude awakening the day I wake up with a sore rear-end, red belly streaks, and a wet bra!
DS2 born 2/22/13
MMC 5/16/14@8w2d
DD due 5/9/15 Please be our RAINBOW
One week ago at 31 weeks!
Pregnancy Highlights:How Far Along: 32 weeks tomorrow!Size of Baby: About 4 poundsTotal Weight Gain/Loss: to be completely honest, about +37 pounds. ugh.Maternity Clothes: Maternity clothes are beginning to be uncomfortable.Movement: Nearly constant movement, really enjoys my right rib cage and sometimes in the middle of the night he seems to be trying to claw his way out of my uterus! I love it!Symptoms: Exhausted! and of course, the excruciating 24/7 pain of sciatica. he's so worth it!What I Miss: Being able to walk without a wobble.Girl, Boy, or Team Green: boyCravings: everything and nothing all at the same time. i love to eat but cannot eat very much at all.Is your nursery done? Not yet, I'm out of state visiting my family right now, but we have purchased everything for his room since weve been here (except for the crib), and when we get home, I will have everything to do his room!Have you had the following?Swelling: When I don't have enough water, my hands swell. About 5 days ago, I officially took off my wedding rings, had them cleaned and shined, and put them away. Sad, but necessary.Hemorroids: No.Stetch Marks: so many.
Leaky boobs: Not even close!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 30 weeks & 5 days.Size of Baby: growing like crazy. Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25 i think. That was my original goal for the entire pregnancy. lol. Maternity Clothes: I go back and forth. Movement: so much. Symptoms: sore legs.What I Miss: my old weight. I went to a friend's birthday dinner and all the girls were so tiny. I miss that.Cravings: desserts! trying to avoid them though.Is your nursery done? not entirely but we finally got the crib and it's set up now!Have you had the following?Swelling: a little in my feet after working on them all day. nothing major yet.Hemorroids: i think i did for a short period of time but everything is normal again. yay!Stetch Marks: none yet.Leaky boobs: not yet. i'm really glad about this
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32w2d
Size of Baby: 3-4lbs
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25-30
Maternity Clothes: Everything
Movement: Constant
Symptoms: A big belly!
What I Miss: Drinking ice cold beer when the weather is nice!
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl
Cravings: Always the sweet stuff
Is your nursery done? Kind of
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Nope
Hemorrhoids: No, thankfully!
Stretch Marks: None
Leaky boobs: Nope
WARNING: bare belly, scabby nose, no shower, crappy pic
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 31 weeks? I say that with a question bc where the heck has the time gone?!
Size of Baby: 3-4 pounds
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +27 lbs. Been steady but I've been sick all weekend so I'm thinking that has to be the reason
Maternity Clothes: everything...and some of my maternity underwear is starting to rip!
Movement: ALL THE TIME...I swear he never sleeps!
Symptoms: nothing really expect for at night when i'm trying to relax it feels like someone is stepping on my chest because i can barely breathe...i think he's reached his max capacity and there are still two months left!!
What I Miss: Right now I just miss sleeping through the night and not being so uncomfortable when we're watching TV...I think my DH is over me whining all the time
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Boy.
Cravings: nothing...although I did polish off an entire box of nerds. not the little boxes, but the big one you can buy at Walgreens
Is your nursery done? Just have to hang wall border and get a glider...we'd be ready if he came though
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Very very mild...only noticed that my rings are a little tighter but nothing else.
Hemorroids: I'm thinking there are some internal ones that are going to make an appearance on his birthday!
Stetch Marks: Thankfully, no!
Leaky boobs: Nope! Just a little crusty here and there from the colostrum
OOPS! I posted the wrong photo lol. This is last week on Valentines Day at 31 weeks!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 33 weeks, 6 days
Size of Baby: around 5 pounds
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +17 at my appointment 2 weeks ago. I'll find out tomorrow where I am not.
Maternity Clothes: All. DH's T-shirts are even snug over my belly now
Movement: Lots of rump shakin' going on. She likes to stick her butt out on both sides on my belly. I also get kicks and punches lower down.
Symptoms: I'm so tired. Also, sudden urges to pee and pain in my pelvic bones.
What I Miss: Wine/beer, sleeping without getting up repeatedly, getting in and out of bed on my own, getting up without grunting.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl.
Cravings: Chocolate, Chinese food, cheese, juice, citrus fruits.
Is your nursery done? Very close. We ordered our glider yesterday!
had the following?
Swelling: Occationally. My feet have swollen a couple of times in the last week, but nothing too bad.
Hemorroids: (knock on wood) No.
Stetch Marks: My stomach and hips are covered.
Leaky boobs: Yes, but not often
Yea, Buffy! It looks really good!
(With my dog Callie standing guard)
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 33 weeks
Size of Baby: 4/12ish pounds, although she feels like 6-7
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +33 lbs. I can't even stand to think about that, but my Dr. keeps saying it's fine.
Maternity Clothes: Yes, and I keep having to buy some more every few weeks to accomodate the ever-chaning belly. My new purchase this week was a skirt, because I'm so dang hot all the time.
Movement: It seems like I can feel every twist and turn.
Symptoms: Aches and pains, especially days after I work out. I can't stand or walk for long periods without getting pretty tired.
What I Miss: Getting in and out of the car easily, laying comfortably on the couch in any position...I've been really struggling with my girth this week!
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Team pink
Cravings: Lemonade
Is your nursery done? Putting the final touches on this weekend.
Have you had the following?
Swelling: A little in my hands if I get too hot or sweaty. Luckily, my ankle bones are still intact!
Hemorroids: A tiny bit.
Stetch Marks: Nope, thanks mom!
Leaky boobs: No. In fact, I'm a little worried about my pre-milk coming in because they're so dry
Warning. I look like death, so I chopped my head off the picture. I also have been wearing the same sweats all week. I'm shameful
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32 weeks!
Size of Baby: He's about 4lbs.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +20lbs.
Maternity Clothes: Everything, though I am wearing (the same) comfy sweats I've worn all week.
Movement: Jailbreak, anyone?
Symptoms: Back pain. RLP has returned with a vengeance.
What I Miss: Being able to just hop out of bed. Not this rolly-poly thing I have to do.
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Blue.
Cravings: Pears.
Is your nursery done? Just waiting on the glider, and of course all the stuff from my shower in 2 weeks.
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Nope.
Hemorroids: No.
Stetch Marks: Yes.
Leaky boobs: No.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 30w 3d
Size of Baby: still growing
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +20 last docs appt
Maternity Clothes: some stuff
Movement: lots
Symptoms: back pain, heart burn
What I Miss: the other day I ate at my favorite mexican place and reeeeally missed my usual margarita
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: baby Isla
Cravings: sudden craving for peanut butter cookies last night, so I made some!
Is your nursery done? big stuff done but not decorated, and no recent progress
Have you had the following?
Swelling: my hands kind of...
Hemorrhoids: I don't think so?
Stretch Marks: None...yet?!?!
Leaky boobs: Nope
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 34W 1D
Size of Baby: 4 lbs
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +28
Maternity Clothes: Jeans only
Movement: Constant
Symptoms: Always tired!
What I Miss: a nice cold peach sangria
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl
Cravings: Always the sweet stuff
Is your nursery done? Yep!
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Nope!
Hemorrhoids: Nope!
Stretch Marks: None!
Leaky boobs: Nope!
Cravings: Sweets
Here's my pic from 31 weeks. I don't have time for PG Highlights because I'm busy sewing curtains for nursery.
Pregnancy Highlights:
no pic this week. my phone is acting up and I can't transfer it over!
How Far Along: 30 w 4 d.
Size of Baby: roughly 3 lbs.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: as of today at my Dr. appt, +11 so far. I was slow in the beginning but I think I'm picking up some speed here on the weight gain... I honestly feel like my body has exploded.
Maternity Clothes: I wear scrubs to work so those are awesome. I have 1 pair of maternity jeans and that's it. I've tried to get maternity clothes but that is a rant for another post!
Movement: a lot less kicking. she pushes alot now.
Symptoms: numbness under the right boobie and jabbing pain in the same spot on my back. doc says it's normal and I've got to deal with it for 7-8 more weeks.
What I Miss: MY BODY! I'm starting to wonder if I will ever have a normal belly button again. I know there have been posts on here about loving our bodies now but to be honest, this momma is struggling really bad with the changes going on...
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: baby girl
Cravings: none. I just seem to love everything these days
Is your nursery done? Almost... we have to organize and do the final touches. My goal is in the next 2-3 weeks to have it completely done.
Have you had the following?
Swelling: not yet.
Hemorroids: Glory be to God- NO!
Stetch Marks: not yet. but as I said my weight gain is just starting so I might have a different answer next week
Leaky boobs: nope! I got a drop out of one of them last week and that was only because I heard alot of you guys had the leaky boobs. I squeezed and got a drop... sick confession
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 31 weeks
Size of Baby: Around 3 pounds
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm not tracking and my midwives aren't telling me. I think I'm pushing the +30 lbs mark.
Maternity Clothes: All maternity all the time. She is so long that some of my maternity shirts don't cover her anymore. I had to buy some larges
Symptoms: The worst thing is I pulled a muscle in my back and it hurts so, so bad. I really want to sleep on my back but I know I shouldn't. I'm starting to lose my ankles to swelling too - awesome.
What I Miss: This week I really, really want the Green Papaya roll (sushi).
Girl, Boy, or Team Green: Girl
Cravings: Candy, Ice Cream, Cake
Is your nursery done? So not even close and the crib I want is out of stock. I'm just tryting to be patient but it's hard!
Have you had the following?
Swelling: Yes, the line from where my sock hits my leg looks painful.
Hemorroids: No.
Stetch Marks: A couple little ones on my breasts. None on my belly yet.
Leaky boobs: Nope
Thank you, ladies.
You all look beautiful! Thanks for playing along every week. I've loved watching us all grow!
Pregnancy Highlights:How Far Along: 30w3dSize of Baby: Just under 3lbs I think, according to GoogleCravings: Sweets recently...Cheesecake & chocolate chip cookies!Is your nursery done? Not yet. We have her clothes washed and some hung/some folded and her pack n play and crib set up but we still have lots to do!Have you had the following?Swelling: No swelling at all.Hemorroids: Slightly but nothing major.Stetch Marks: None at all. I feel like my skin actually looks better since being pregnant!
I'm totally late, no questionnaire today. All you ladies look beautiful.