- How far along? Thirty Four Weeks
- Baby Size? As big as a Butternut Squash
- Total weight gain? 22 lbs, I have only gained 1 pound on the past several weeks but apparently this is very normal since the baby is taking up all your space. There's not much room for food.
- Maternity clothes? Love my comfy cozy maternity pants.
- Stretch Marks? None
- Best moment this week? Just got back from my 34 week checkup and she is weighing in at a big 5 pounds and 16 inches long. The doctor says that she has really chubby cheeks and lots and lots of hair. I am so relieved that she has hair because I haven't had any heartburn, but I was able to see the hair on the sonogram and it is about 2 inches long. Lots of bows in her future!
- Miss anything? My energy, I am not feeling so energetic these days.
- Food cravings? No cravings
- Babe Movement? Always moving and she switches sides. She has rolled to the opposite side since our last appointment two weeks ago. She also gets the hiccups regularly and it shakes my whole belly.
- Food aversions? None
- Gender? Our chubby cheek little señorita!
- Labor signs? The doctor noticed this morning that I was having contractions during my sonogram. He says this is completely normal and just my body getting ready for labor. They are small so nothing to be concerned about. He said I should start experiencing lots of pressure lower in my pelvis along with cramping this week which I have already started feeling.
- Symptoms? Small contractions, cramps, frequent urination as the babe puts more pressure on my bladder, and acid reflux at night. The doctor recommended taking Tums before bed each night which I have already started doing.
- Sleep? Very inconsistent. One night I can sleep through the night and its great! But then the next night I won't be able to sleep at all and will have to take naps during the day.
- Belly button in or out? Innie!
- Wedding rings on or off? Wedding bands on, but starting to get a little tight. I might stop wearing them soon because I do not want to have to get them cut off.
- Happy or moody? Happy and nervous as my due date approaches.
- Looking forward to? Hopefully finding a nanny this week for the babe.