Week 36

WEEK 36 - baby is the size of a watermelon!

How far along? 36 Weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain: 24+
Maternity clothes? yes still the leggins, the jeans are getting tight lol Since I'm home more now I like to just be in dresses unless I go out because it's getting a little breezeeeeee which I'm excited about :)
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: much better, this weekend I slept great except for a cramp in my calf which I woke up screaming to...poor Wyatt!
Best moment this week: Getting the nursery together :D It's so cute in her room and I still need some decor but it's pretty much ready for her! Pics will be up soon :) Doc appt went fine last week, everything seems to be going K, OK :)
Miss Anything? Just the little things (like being able to breathe without working at it and not being so tired all the time) but I can't believe my pregnancy is almost over...will I miss it? We'll see lol
Movement: yes mostly wiggles but she likes to wake me up in the a.m. with kicks haha getting me ready I guess 
Food cravings: just fruit and sweets :) Wyatt made me muffins today, yeay!
Anything making you queasy or sick: random stuff and smells
Gender: Girl 
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Still back pain, more and more, shortness of breath, but I'm feeling pretty good most of the time :)
Belly Button in or out? in, flatter but I think it will stay an innie
Wedding rings on or off? on, sometimes I forget to put them back on after a shower lol
Happy or Moody most of the time: EMOTIONAL lol but because it's getting so close and I am very happy but also anxious and nervous!
Looking forward to: Mia's arrival, doctors appt. on Wednesday (doing weekly appts. now!) and seeing my lovely family this weekend :D



From baby2see.com

Week Thirty Six: Baby may drop into the birth canal

You are 36 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 34 weeks) The baby is about 19 inches (48 cm) long. Weight is around 6 pounds (2.7 kg). The baby's body is becoming chubby as fat layers build. Between now and birth they may gain about an ounce (30g) a day You may feel contractions of the womb, called Braxton Hicks contractions. While it says that your baby weighs six and a half pounds this week and measures 19 inches long, this is only an estimate. In general, babies are gaining half a pound (225 grams) per week now. Baby continues gaining weight as fat deposits and is forming creases in the neck and wrists. You may feel contractions of the womb, called Braxton Hicks contractions, which can be used to perform and practice breathing exercises. You may be visiting your caregiver weekly up until the birth. Regular internal exams may begin, to see if your cervix has softened, thinned, dilated or if your baby's head is dropping into the pelvis. Any of these could be signs of impending labor but there are no guarantees and you could be waiting for weeks yet. Your baby is almost ready, a pair of kidneys and the liver has begun processing some waste products, the only organ still to mature is the lungs. This week your baby may drop into the birth canal, this is called 'lightening' or 'dropping'. If this is not your first baby, this 'lightening' may not occur until right before labor. Your care provider may refer to it by saying that your baby is now 'engaged'. The majority of babies are now in the birth position, either head down (vertex) or butt down (breech), most will maintain this position until birth. Any movements that they make are more likely to be rolls from side to side.You may notice when this happens because it will suddenly become much easier for you to breathe. While breathing becomes easier, walking may be the exact opposite. If your baby has dropped you may find yourself visiting the bathroom much more often as baby is resting right on top of your bladder again. Keep talking - by now he or she can recognize you voice, and may respond to any loud noises with a swift kick out. The average twin birth occurs between 36 and 37 weeks and the babies weigh an average of 5 pounds apiece. A baby's average size is now 18.5 inches (47 cm) and 6 pounds (2700 g).

Week 35

WEEK 35

How far along? 35 Weeks, 5 days

Total weight gain: 24 lbs gained, geez...we just keep on growing ...
Maternity clothes? still the same, maternity jeans and leggins, stretching out my shirts
Stretch marks? none yet, still moisturizing
Sleep: eh...weird dreams, getting up a lot, wish I could get more sleep
Best moment this week: just having more time with the hubby, preparing her nursery and getting all the furniture and stuff :) so exciting!
Miss Anything? breathing is getting harder to do, I have good days sometimes but when I lay down it's a different story
Movement: mostly feel her movements (high up still). Deff feels like she's running out of room, some random kicks here and there, got some on video too! and hiccups :)
Food cravings: sweets and fruit!
Anything making you queasy or sick: just random things
Gender: girl!
Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: back pain of course....some nausea is coming back (it's like if I don't eat a big meal I'm sick an hour later....), also tired all the time...
Belly Button in or out? in, flatter now
Wedding rings on or off? on, tight in the a.m.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: 30 more days till we meet baby girl!!!!!!!!! Having a get together at our new place soon, and FRIDAY the 21st is my last day of work and I go to maternity leave, excited to start reading about baby and really spending time on getting ready for her to come (doing her laundry etc.) Starting my 9th month next week :D

From baby2see.com

Week Thirty Five: Reflexes are coordinated
You are 35 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 33 weeks) Your baby is now about 18.5 inches in length and weighs over 5.5 pounds. Baby is about 47cm crown to heel and weighs almost 2.7 Kg. The body of your baby is growing round due to developing fat layers. Your baby's reflexes are coordinated. Lungs are almost fully developed. About 90% of babies born this week survive. Most babies gain about half pound per week in the last month of pregnancy. Fat stores accumulate in the legs and arms. These layers of fat will help them regulate their body temperature. Baby still doesn't have enough fat deposits beneath its skin to keep warm outside your womb. If born now the baby would probably be put in an incubator, about 90% of babies born this week survive. Lungs are almost fully developed. Your baby's reflexes are coordinated, they turn their head, grasp firmly, and respond to sounds, light and touch. You should still feel movement every day. He or she is about 5 and a half pounds and growing fast, it is getting short of space in the womb. Your uterus has become more cramped, your baby's kicks and other movements less forceful. You may want to check on your baby's movements from time to time and do a kick count. Baby may push up against your ribs and make you a little breathless. Soon your baby's position changes to prepare itself for labor and delivery. The baby drops down in your pelvis and you will be able to breathe easily again.

Week 34

WEEK 34

How far along? 34 Weeks, 4 days

Total weight gain: 22lbs. gained
Maternity clothes? maternity jeans and leggings, still stretching my shirts
Stretch marks? none on the tummy, so far cocoa butter is working
Sleep: eh, there are nights where I can't fall asleep. Not very happy with sleep, it's getting uncomfortable :(
Best moment this week: Babyshower, it was so much fun :D Also seeing how Mia's room is coming together!
Miss Anything? energy, and being comfortable
Movement: still random wiggles, hiccups, adorable!
Food cravings: fruit and sweets and chocolate :D
Anything making you queasy or sick: not really, food and I have a love relationship right now
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: still short of breath, but now more so when I'm laying down. Back pain, all the time it's hard to get comfortable and sometimes it takes me a while to get back up because the pain makes me freeze!
Belly Button in or out? in, getting flatter
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)
Looking forward to: next doc appt, I have so many questions. And baby's arrival, last week 3 babies were born that I know of. Crazy to think that will soon be Mia :)

From baby2see.com:

Week Thirty Four: Rapid growth continues

You are 34 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 32 weeks) Your baby now is approximately 18 inches long and weighs about 5.25 pounds. Baby is now 46cm crown to heel and the weight is 2400 grams. Your child has now an excellent chance of survival outside the womb. Fat accumulations plumps up the arms and legs this week. Eyes opened when awake and closed when sleeping. The fingernails are now completely formed. Even babies born earlier than this could survive outside the womb with hospital support although the risk of complications would be high. Your baby may have already turned to a head down position in preparation for birth. The skull bones are still pretty flexible and not completely joined to help to ease exit out of the narrow birth canal. Fat accumulations plumps up the arms and legs this week. The baby's skin is also becoming less wrinkled. Braxton Hicks contractions may be getting more numerous and stronger. Thanks to antibodies crossing the placenta the baby is developing immunities to mild infections.

Week 33

WEEK 33

How far along? 33 Weeks, 5 days

Total weight gain: 20lbs gained
Maternity clothes? same yoga pants, maternity leggings/jeans, stretching out my shirts lol
Stretch marks? no, still moisturizing but it sure its starting to get itchy, I'm trying not to itch but I forget :/
Sleep: still waking up about 3-4 times a night but going right back to sleep
Best moment this week: Labor day, I rested while hubby packed :) I needed a day like that! And seeing my family is always a good time :)
Miss Anything? a drink...lol 
Movement: hiccups almost every day now and she wiggles :)
Food cravings: fruit, sweets, chocolate, smoothies
Anything making you queasy or sick: random smells
Gender: Girl 
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: still short of breath, but getting better. Back pain is still there....every day and every night, and tired...yawn!
Belly Button in or out? in but getting even flatter!
Wedding rings on or off? on, deff tighter in the mornings
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :D And emotional lol
Looking forward to: doc appt tomorrow, baby shower this weekend and moving!! Most excited about picking up baby's crib set and putting her little clothes in her closet and just see it all come together. It's like...better than Christmas the feeling I get when I think about her being here soon :)

From baby2see.com

Week Thirty Three: Lanugo is disappearing

You are 33 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 31 weeks) The baby inside you is now about 4.4 pounds (2 kg) and around 17.5 inches (44cm) in length. The diameter of the head is about 8.5cm. The baby fuzz, lanugo, is disappearing. Your baby drinks about a pint of amniotic fluid a day. You may gain a pound a week (500g) for the rest of your pregnancy. Half of your weight gain will go directly to your baby. The baby is using it's lungs to practice breathing by inhaling amniotic fluid. Your baby is drinking about a pint of amniotic fluid a day now and urinating the same amount. The early baby fuzz, lanugo, is disappearing now and being replaced by actual hair. The nails of your baby are now long enough to reach to the tip of the fingers or beyond and may need trimming as soon as they are born. They may scratch their face even before birth. You may gain a pound a week for the rest of your pregnancy. Do not stop eating or start skipping meals as your weight increases. Both you and your baby need the calories and nutrition you receive from a healthy diet.