2 WEEKS TO GO

38 weeks

Well, I have made it to 38 weeks. A lot of the woman I follow on their blogs, or know personally have already given birth before me, at 36 & 37 weeks. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he is waiting till he is ready, but I am so very anxious for him to be here & these last two weeks have already been dragging, so I can only imagine what these next two weeks are going to feel like. The whole pregnancy has gone so fast, & then the last month hits & your counting second by second. I will admit i'm starting to get nervous about labor. Of course I want the all natural birth w/ no complications, but whatever it takes to keep baby Matthew safe is what I will have to do. I now weigh 159, measuring correctly, Matthew's heartbeat is normal, & he is HEAD DOWN. My doctor even said "See you next week, unless you give birth before then", so surreal. 

How Far Along? 38 weeks (Doctor's consider 38-42 weeks delivery normal apparently)

Total Weight Gain? 46 lbs

Maternity Clothes?  Tank tops, yoga pants/shorts, summer dresses, big loose tee shirts, & walking around in a sports bra. I don't think i'll be getting much bigger, either way clothes are just getting uncomfortable & my bra is now rubbing the top of my stomach & making it irritated. 

Sleep? At least four trips to the bathroom throughout the whole night, waking up the past few days with really bad upper butt/lower back pain (its like a line that stretches across that area that just hurts), can't seem to get enough sleep because I'm constantly laying down through out the day now & tossing from side to side even with the pregnancy pillow, looks like i'm going to have to get over it. 

Stretch Marks? None :)

Best Moment Of The Week? Getting new shoes, & going out to dinner for Italian (yum). 

Miss Anything?  Running, shrimp, & not cautiously watching everything I do, eat, & drink. 

Food Cravings? Pasta, peaches, donuts.

Anything Making You Sick? Meat if anything.

Gender? Precious baby boy :)

Movement? Not as noticeable as it used to be, every time Adam lays his hand over my tummy Matthew will kick at it as to say (your taking up my room that I don't have already), I notice a lot after I eat, morning when I wake up, & before I go to bed. My mind is so hectic, & i'm so anxious some times I forget to do my kick counts, but when I do, their normal.  

Labor Signs? No :( But they would be REALLY APPRECIATED right about now.

Symptoms? Upper butt/lower back menstrual cramp feeling, newly found hip pain, stuffy nose, back pain, growing pains in my stomach, lots of pressure in the heels of my feet, so tired 24/7, headaches, stinging pains in my stomach (feels like he is defiantly running out of room), peeing 24/7.

Belly Button? I think its content where it is, just a little bit sticking out on the left side & flat everywhere else.

Mood?  I don't think Adam is enjoying my irritable attitude, I feel bad he has to listen to me whine & complain about my body hurting. But he knows how bad I want the baby to come already. We are both so ready.

Looking Forward To? Labor signs, fall consignment sales, & i'm going to try the famous "Scalini's Egg plant Parmesan", many women have eaten their egg plant & given birth within 48 hours of eating it, so i'm going to give the recipe, or go eat there, a try. Here is a link to check out all the babies that were born after the mother's eating it.......http://www.scalinis.com/eggplant_parmigiana_babies.htm

Advice:http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-38-weeks_1127.bc
http://3dpregnancy.parentsconnect.com/calendar/38-weeks-pregnant.html
http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-38.aspx
http://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/38-weeks-pregnant_70918
http://www.ivillage.com/38-weeks-pregnant-pregnancy-week-week-guide/6-a-144792

Also, if you have facebook, add the (Baby Gaga) app. it's awesome & gives you a weekly update to post to your profile page every week with fun information. 

The veggies & fruits that they compare the babies to are awfully strange & I admit I haven't heard of a lot of them before!! Here is a leek, so baby Matthew is guesstimated to weigh around 6.8 pounds & a little over 19 inches.

FULL TERM

37 weeks

Looks like baby Matthew & I have made it to full term, therefore if he were born now he would no longer be considered a preterm baby. I'm very happy, but I would love if he would make his debut right about now :) I swam laps, ate a pineapple & Mexican food, my boyfriend helped me with you know what, I walked my puppy Snickers, now where is my lovely little boy? ;) I'm trying to induce labor naturally, but I think he is just fine where he is. I weigh 157 lbs now, & at the appointment his heartbeat was in the upper 140s, I was actually told this time that I was measuring correctly, which gave me some reassurance, & guess what?!?!?!? I'M ONE CENTIMETER DILATED!!!!!!! Although I still have 9 to go before I meet baby Matthew, at least its a start :)

How Far Along? 37 weeks, Full term

Total Weight Gain? 44 lbs

Maternity Clothes? Bandeau bras are actually extremely comfy, yoga shorts are starting to dig in so I've been wearing some larger shorts from old navy that aren't yoga style & continuing to buy larger sizes of tank tops. There isn't much you can do in the summer when its scorching hot outside, maternity dresses are my only option when it comes to dressing up.  As for shoes, I would recommend the Vibram 5 finger shoes, they are awesome to walk in & really support my heels, also the Adidas foam shoes are great as well. Haven't touched my heels since day one.

Sleep? I would suggest not drinking water before bed, it makes we wake up 3+ times at night, other than that the switching from right to left never fails, the hot flashes before bed make it hard to fall asleep, & this morning I woke up with terrible hip pain for the first time & could not fall back asleep, the only other thing is stuffy nose, I'm pretty used to it by now, but still bothers me on occasion. 

Stretch Marks? No, but I was JUST informed you can still develop them afterwards :(

Best Moment Of The Week? Reaching full term, my Vera Bradley diaper bag coming in the mail :)

Miss Anything? Jumping on a trampoline, running, being able to tie my own shoes & not dread going up & down the stairs.

Food Cravings? Fruit, chocolate, munchies that I shouldn't have.

Anything Making You Sick? Nothing is making me sick, but eating too much makes me feel uneasy. 

Gender? Boy

Movement? In my attempts to egg on labor, nesting, & buying more things for the baby I keep so busy by the time I lay down at night I only then start to notice the movements more. BUT he has officially found my ribs, only on my right side though & sometimes it feels almost impossible just to lean over slightly. He doesn't kick them too much, but he wedges whatever up there & leaves it there!! I know he is smushed in there, because he doesn't move very much & when he does he just shifts around. 

Labor Signs? I've had some sharp pain where you might assume contractions come randomly but possibly just growing pains & the upper butt/lower back menstrual cramp feeling comes & goes just like contractions but not 100% sure if they are or not. The doctor said you can have contractions & not even feel them, so maybe i'm one of those mommies.

Symptoms? Upper butt/lower back menstrual cramp feeling, newly found hip pain, stuffy nose, back pain, growing pains in my stomach, lots of pressure in the heels of my feet, so tired 24/7.

Belly Button? I can actually feel it SLIGHTLY out now, just a little though, still pretty flat.

Mood? Anxious, Snippy, & a little defensive. But when I think about Matthew being here I get extremely happy. I blame it on my aching body.

Looking Forward To? My family being here for or after the birth of baby Matthew, & my little man being here of course.

Advice:

http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-37-weeks_1126.bc

http://3dpregnancy.parentsconnect.com/calendar/37-weeks-pregnant.html

http://www.ivillage.com/37-weeks-pregnant-pregnancy-week-week-guide/6-a-144791

http://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/37-weeks-pregnant_70911

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-37.aspx

Baby Matthew is the size of a stalk of swiss chard. Does anyone even know what that is? I don't!! 6 1/3 lbs & a little over 19 inches.

9 months

36 weeks

I hope everyone liked my maternity photos, I got a lot of the ideas off pinterest. I am finally 9 months, I thought this was when pregnancy was supposed to be done, but apparently I was misinformed & pregnancy is a whole 10 months long :) I sure do love these little baby movements though. At the doctor I only gained 2 more lbs, but then again its only been a week this time, so I'm gaining like 5 every two weeks. Blame the sweets. Matthew's heartbeat was 142. The doctor tried to figure out the position he was in & commented on how good my muscle tone was, & that because of it, he couldn't tell. Hopefully we will be able to know by next time, but after feeling my cervix he assumed the baby was head down. I was also tested for the strep b, awaiting to hear results on that. My hospital bag is finally packed & everything is ready to go!! 

How Far Along? 36 weeks/9 months
Total Weight Gain? 40 lbs
Maternity Clothes? It's been super hot, so i prefer hanging out in my room w/ a sports bra & boy shorts now
Sleep? Dreaming again, switching from left to right, & waking up to use the restroom....
Stretch Marks? Nope :)
Best Moment Of The Week? Maternity photo shoot & packing the hospital bag
Miss Anything? Hot shrimp, & caffeine
Food Cravings? Fruit, & ice cream
Anything Making You Sick? Hamburger meat doesn't sound appealing, but it isn't making me sick really

Gender? Boy

Movement? Slowed down, once in a while I get those jobs/kicks, have felt kicks in my ribs twice now...OW. He likes to move when I get in the bath, wake up from a intense dream, or when i'm trying to fall asleep, especially after eating
Labor Signs? No
Symptoms?
-Mild menstrual cramps in my lower back
-Pressure in my abdomen
-Peeing every 15 minutes
-Headaches
-Super tired
-Pain in my heels
Belly Button? Flat

Mood? Nervous & Stressed/Anxious
Looking Forward To? THE BABY BEING HERE. My mother had me 17 days early, so I wonder if Matthew will be as impatient as I was :)

Advice:http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-36-weeks_1125.bc

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-36.aspx

http://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/36-weeks-pregnant_70904

http://www.ivillage.com/36-weeks-pregnant-pregnancy-week-week-guide/6-a-144803

http://www.justmommies.com/articles/thirty-six-weeks-pregnant.shtml

I finally have a baby the size of a watermelon growing in my tummy :) He is about 6 lbs & 20 inches long!! 

35 days to go!!!!

35 weeks

Wow, 35 days to go, I can't believe it. Only 5 more picture updates, or less!! As of this Thursday, he will be here in no longer than a month. I am more than ready for this little guy to be here. Of course my weight & measurements are probably different, but this coming doctor appointment we will know, after this one it's every week :) I have a feeling at this one they will be testing me for strep B, lets hope that's not an issue. We have now successfully completed two lamaze classes, the second one was much more "hands on" the woman massaged their partners, & we learned about different positions, breathing techniques & massage techniques. Along with (what to pack in the hospital bag). Our teacher's list was quite small, my list is already two pages long in my little notebook, my philosophy is "it's better to be OVER prepared, than UNDER prepared".  We went & had our car seat installed properly, registered, and inspected. I learned A LOT I didn't know, so glad we did that. Also our maternity photos were rescheduled again, it just happened to RAIN. So this Thursday we will hopefully be doing them :) I'll be packing my hospital bag this week, so wish me luck. I don't want to update it till after though, so I can explain what I did bring, & what I didn't use.

How far along? 35 weeks
Total Weight Gain? 34 lbs, I was under my normal weight by 10 lbs, so technically I am on track.
Maternity Clothes? Not really, I've pretty much steered clear. Besides the pair of shorts & a skirt. Tank tops & yoga shorts (seriously).
Sleep? I probably wake up once, depending on how much water I drink prior to going to bed. But once the morning hits & I'm awake I'm running to the restroom. The tossing & turning is a given.

Stretch Marks? Nope :)
Best Moment Of The Week? Second lamaze class, getting my hospital bag, & going to OLIVE GARDEN.
Miss Anything? Caffeine, Seafood.
Food Cravings? Pop tarts, fruit.
Anything Making You Sick? Meat, all kinds of meat.
Gender? Little Man.
Movement? Defiantly has slowed down, he doesn't have many outbursts anymore, they are more like little wiggles here & there. Although I did feel my first kick in the rib  two nights ago, surprisingly painful, but it still put a smile on my face to realize how differently his movements feel now, from at 22 weeks.
Labor Signs? Nope.
Symptoms?
-Upper buttock "cramping", more like a dull pain.
- VERY MILD menstrual cramping in my lower back (I'm not going to be surprised if I have back labor)
-Leg cramps (had one this morning, first one in a while, but their still there)
-Lower & upper back pain, this tummy is getting big.
-SO TIRED & my body just feels physically exhausted.
-Nothing is noticeably swelling, BUT I think my feet got longer.
-Little pinchy feelings in my stomach, randomly. 

Belly Button? FLAT.
Mood? Irritable, & very emotional.
Looking Forward To? Lamaze tomorrow, meeting the physician, maternity photos, Matthew being one month away, & packing my hospital bag.

Advice:

http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-35-weeks_1124.bc
http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-35.aspx
http://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/35-weeks-pregnant_70897
http://www.ivillage.com/35-weeks-pregnant-pregnancy-week-week-guide/6-a-144790
http://www.justmommies.com/articles/thirty-five-weeks-pregnant.shtml





Baby Matthew is weighing in around 5.5 lbs & 20 inches long!!

a month & 10 days to go

34 weeks

Here I am at 34 weeks. I now weigh an additional 6 more pounds, meaning I have gained 11 lbs in this last month, I blame the cookie cakes, cupcakes, & ice cream. Matthew's heartbeat at the doctor was around 140, & i'm assuming I'm measuring correctly because she didn't say anything. Unfortunately, I had to reschedule my maternity photos & ended up sitting through a two hour show that I did not want to go to, with extreme back pain & people yelling in my ears, poor baby Matthew was kicking like crazy because of the noise. But I had the love of my life rubbing my back & holding me which made me feel better. Thankfully, we have rescheduled to this Wednesday!! So pictures will be here soon. After the next doctor's appointment, I'll be going in each week. We took our first Lamaze class last Monday & our next one is tomorrow. Our first class was mainly the stages of labor & anatomy of pregnancy, but we enjoyed relaxing in the glider chairs. 

How far along? 34 weeks
Total weight gain? 34 lbs, 151 
Maternity clothes? Tee shirts aren't really even that comfortable anymore, their tight & HOT. Sports bras & comfy underwear are really the only thing that feels the best (of course in the privacy of my own home), other than that yoga shorts & tank tops.
Sleep? Tossing & turning from left to right, rushing to the bathroom in the morning once I wake up.
Stretch Marks? No
Best Moment Of The Week? First lamaze class :)
Miss Anything? Caffeine. 
Movement? Defiantly get the large strong kicks where there is loud noise, he is very smooshed in there I think.
Food Cravings? Chinese.
Anything Making You sick? Too much meat!! yuck.
Gender? Boy
Labor Signs? No
Symptoms? Peeing a lot, upper back pain, leg cramps, stomach pains, TIRED.
Belly Button? Flat.
Mood? Stressed.
Looking forward to? Second lamaze class & maternity photos.

Advice:http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-34.aspx
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/weekbyweek/week34.htm
http://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/34-weeks-pregnant_70890
http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-34-weeks_1123.bc 

Baby Matthew is now 5 lbs & 19 inches!! The size of a cantaloupe :)

7 weeks to go!!

 33 weeks

So here I am, at 33 weeks, with 7 to go!! I can't believe I've been pregnant for over 8 months!! Such a long time. My next doctor's appointment is next week, but to keep everyone updated my weight last week was 145, the heartbeat was good, & my size was good although she did say I was small. My boyfriend has been such an amazing help & so loving & kind to me this whole experience & I can't thank him enough. We are so excited to be parents & can't wait for this little man to be here. Every child is truly a gift from God!! God truly answered my prayers, each one of those kicks brings the biggest smile to my face. If Matthew were to come a month early, he would be here this month!! But we will let him decide when he wants to come, he seems quite cozy in there.

How far along? 33 weeks
Total weight gain? 28 lbs
Maternity clothes? I'll admit I can't fit into my jeans & shorts without using the hair tie trick, plus the belly shirts do NOT work on pregnant women!! Its been 110 degrees here in Georgia so i'm sticking to the summer dresses, yoga shorts, forever 21 tanks, & tee shirts.
Sleep? I wake up probably 2 or 3 times, that i'm aware of tossing & turning & defiantly run to the bathroom once morning hits. I just can't lay on one side for too long before I have to switch, plus my tummy is getting big & using a pillow underneath for extra support has helped.
Stretch Marks? No
Best Moment Of The Week? Finished baby shopping!!
Miss Anything? Seafood, we went to Red Lobster tonight because I was craving the cheese biscuits, but I did want some seafood! Not risking it though!!
Movement? Not as much during the day anymore, very patterned & generally at night, but he did get very active after the gym today!!
Food Cravings? Sweets, potato soup.
Anything Making You sick? Too much meat.
Gender? Boy
Labor Signs? No
Symptoms? BACK PAIN BACK PAIN BACK PAIN, ow :(, so sleepy all the time, my tennis shoes are getting smaller or my feet are getting longer (no swelling though), & I have to pee a lot.
Belly Button? Getting flatter & flatter, but the left side pokes out more than the right.
Mood? anxious, tired, so happy with my man.
Looking forward to? Lamaze classes start tomorrow at the hospital, doctor's appointment, & maternity photos. 

Advice:http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-33-weeks_1122.bc

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-33.aspx

http://3dpregnancy.parentsconnect.com/calendar/33-weeks-pregnant.html

http://similac.com/pregnancy/33-weeks-pregnant

http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/calendar/week33

Baby Matthew is a little over 4 lbs & has passed the 17 in mark :)

8 months!!!!

32 weeks

I am now officially 8 months pregnant. Can you guys believe it? Supposedly I am supposed to have one month left, BUT 40 weeks is 10 months, THEREFOR pregnancy is 10 months, not 9 :) Just thought I would clear that up for everyone!! I went to the doctor a couple days ago. I weigh a whooping 145 lbs which is 5 more lbs than my last doctor's visit but I blame the baby showers & being lazy & not walking as much anymore. The heartbeat was good, & I was measuring right, although she did have to comment on how small I was!!  

How far along? 32 weeks
Total weight gain? 28 lbs
Maternity clothes? Lots of summer dresses, leggings, tank tops, and yoga shorts
Stretch Marks? Nope
Sleep? LEG CRAMPS this morning, & the night before. Needing to use the restroom A LOT!!
Best moment of the week? Baby shower & Ultrasound
Miss anything? Not having backaches, or being able to eat whatever I want.
Movement? It has seemed to decrease, but I think he is just getting cramped in there.  He still kicks 10 times in an hour though!! The movements aren't as strong either, they are more like he is bumping into my stomach in different places.
Food cravings? Chinese food
Anything making you sick?  More like food aversions, I didn't want like anything I baked at my recent shower, & not a big fan on hamburgers lately or fast food at all.

Gender? Boy

Labor Signs? No, he is super cozy :)

Symptoms? MY ACHING BACK, I can't stop complaining about how bad it hurts all the time upper & lower, leg cramps, stuffy nose, acid re flux, stomach growing pains.

Belly Button? So the left side is popping out more than the right, not completely out, but defiantly different than a couple weeks ago.

Mood? Anxious, tired, busy!!

Looking forward to? Spending this baby shower money, & completing everything for Matthew's arrival. Maternity Pictures in July :)

Advice:http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-32-weeks_1121.bc

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-32.aspx

http://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/32-weeks-pregnant_70874

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/weekbyweek/week32.htm

http://www.ivillage.com/32-weeks-pregnant-pregnancy-week-week-guide/6-a-144787

Our little man is about 17 inches & about 4 lbs. Size of a squash :)

9 weeks left!!

31 weeks

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! I can't thank my man Adam for all he has done for me & been there for me. I couldn't imagine spending my pregnancy with anyone besides him. He has been there every step of the way!! An amazing, genuine person. He is my best friend. A day late on updating!! But hey, at least its only a day. My next doctor appointment is the end of this week. As of the last doctor appointment I was 140 lbs, and baby Matthew's heartbeat was 132. We are REDOING the 3d/4d ultrasound, so please pray for us that we will have luck on getting better pictures this Wednesday. He was using my placenta as a cloud last time & I supposedly didn't have enough fluid near his face (but i've been drinking water non stop lol) so we are going to try one more time!! & awesome news. My little sister is moving here from Kansas tomorrow!! She is going to be moving in with my older sister. She wants to be here for the birth THAT BAD & wants to be here for him. I love her & think that is awesome. She will love it here.



How far along? 31 weeks & 1 day :)
Total weight gain? 23+ lbs
Maternity Clothes? I don't think I'm going to be needing any more maternity clothes, I have the stretchy skirts, one pair of stretchy jean shorts & all my tops pretty much fit. I've bought a lot of medium dresses & medium size tank tops though!! & went up quite a few bra sizes.
Stretch Marks? No :)
Sleep? Getting more difficult, I still go to bed right away because i'm exhausted, but I've been waking up at like 12 again because I'm waking up in the middle of the night. Two nights ago I woke up and had a leg cramp in BOTH calves at the EXACT same time, the pain was terrible, & my calves are still sore & I have to pee a lot more.
Best Moment Of The Week? MY SISTER WILL BE HERE TOMORROW & ultrasound Wed!!
Miss anything? hotdogs & seafood.
Movement? Not as strong as before & way more patterned. I defiantly can tell when he is sleeping & when he is awake. Plus he is getting cramped in there so his movement feel more (well look more) like a snake slithering around in there lol.
Food Cravings? Mexican!!
Anything Making You Sick? Hamburgers.
Gender? Boy
Labor Signs? Nope.
Symptoms? So tired & worn out 24/7, lower back pain (can barely sit for too long anymore), mild mild back cramping, leg cramps, stomach growing pains, appetite is changing again, acid reflux, body is heating up easily, peeing all the time.
Belly Button? Defiantly further than the middle but not all the way out yet.
Mood? Anxious
Looking forward to? Annie being here tomorrow, ultrasound Wed, doctor at the end of the week, and Georgia baby shower on Sunday!! Lots :)

Advice:
http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-31-weeks_1120.bc
http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-31.aspx
http://3dpregnancy.parentsconnect.com/calendar/31-weeks-pregnant.html
http://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/27-weeks-pregnant_70839
http://www.justmommies.com/articles/thirty-one-weeks-pregnant.shtml

Looks like i'm carrying baby Matthew at the size of four naval oranges :)

29 weeks

29 weeks

Well, not much has changed since 28 weeks, but I did have my Kansas baby shower which was amazing, absolutely perfect. I'm actually showing enough that people will say something now instead of just notice :) I'm a little late on updating but I've been very busy with the shower & being out of town. We have our 30 week appointment tomorrow, so i'm looking forward to that!! The doctor said two weeks ago that he was head down now, the heartbeat was good, I no longer have an infection, my gestational diabetes test came back negative & that's about it :) 

How far along? 29 weeks

Total weight gain?  22+ lbs

Maternity Clothes? I LOVE SUMMER DRESSES, they are the answer to all pregnant woman's prayers (unless you hate dresses).
Stretch Marks? No, my mom & grandma didn't get any so lets hope I don't!!
Sleep?  Lately its sucked only because we were staying at my grandma's house and the sun coming through the windows woke me up at 8 or earlier every morning, but going to sleep is the easiest thing ever these days, I get so tired I can't stay awake.

Best moment this week? BABY SHOWER :) seeing my family & friends.

Miss Anything? LOTS AND LOTS of chocolate & coffee.

Movement?  yes, I feel lots of movement, especially when i'm paying attention to it, or laying down, but his kicks and punches are finally strong enough that I can feel them when i'm just up and moving as well. 

Food Cravings? Chocolate chip cookies & bagels!! 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing really.

Gender? Boy

Labor Signs? No, did have another little outburst of braxton hicks but that's it.

Symptoms? Waddling for sure, restless legs at night, a couple headaches this week, overall body weakness but I've been a busy woman!! Tired (busy), growing stomach pains, lower back pain especially when bending over or sitting for too long.

Belly button in or out? Coming out, its flat, but my whole belly button is widening, REALLY WIDE. its like widening not coming out? haha.
Mood? Anxious & Moody.
Looking forward to? MY GEORGIA BABY SHOWER :) yes, I am having two :) ALSO I HAVE A SURPRISE, we are getting ANOTHER 3d/4d ultrasound & we added a VIDEO this time, that is next Wed, so expect pictures after that :)

Advice:

http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-29-weeks_1118.bc
http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-29.aspx
http://3dpregnancy.parentsconnect.com/calendar/29-weeks-pregnant.html
http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/29-weeks-pregnant.aspx
http://www.ivillage.com/29-weeks-pregnant-pregnancy-week-week-guide/6-a-144784

Our baby is the size of an acorn squash :)

7 Months

28 weeks

I am now 28 weeks/7 months along. In my third trimester, I CAN DO IT. I had my 7 month doctor appointment last week. Baby Matthew's heartbeat was 140, she also pressed on my abdomen to see if she could tell whether he was breached or not, & said that she was pretty positive he was head down now. FINALLY, I really hope he stays that way. He must have turned while I was sleeping. We are getting ready to go to Kansas for my baby shower this coming SUNDAY, & we leave in 3 days. I'm so excited, & excited to show the baby shower pictures as soon as the event is over :) My wonderful mother is hosting it for me!! We talked to the doctor about the 12 hour drive, but she said as long as I get up & walk & use the restroom every 2 hours at least that, that should work :) I get to see the doctor every two weeks now!!

How far along? 28 weeks/7 months
Total weight gain? Technically 20+ lbs
Maternity Clothes? Haven't bought any more maternity clothes, really love the shorts & skirt with the elastic band, leggings, yoga SHORTS, tanks, & now xx large sports bras. 
Stretch Marks? No
Sleep? I can't force myself to stay awake at night, & I normally wake up around 10 instead of 12 & 1. During the night I toss & turn from left to right, leg cramps & have to use the restroom.
Best moment this week? Setting up the crib!!
Miss Anything? Really craving some hot shrimp from Hooters & a Dr. pepper.
Movement? Defiantly feel him everyday, more at night right before I go to bed. I always feel a little tickle at the bottom left side of my stomach, I think it may be his hands!! 
Food Cravings? ?Mexican food, cookies (chocolate chip), Chips & Salsa.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Meat in general doesn't look so appetizing (red meat)
Gender? Boy
Labor Signs? No
Symptoms? I feel like a whale w/ legs waddling into the stores, I thought the pain in my left leg was a leg cramp, but I was wrong. Last night I flexed my foot while sleeping & it slowly built up to the worst pain I've ever felt in my leg it almost brought tears to my eyes, then 20 min later it happened with the other leg in my calve!!, Shortness of breath, Tired, Round ligament pain when I move to fast in my stomach around my uterus. My breast leaked for the first time yesterday, only one though haha.

Belly button in or out? Coming out, its flat, but my whole belly button is widening.
Mood? Anxious & Happy
Looking forward to? MY KANSAS BABY SHOWER :)

Advice:http://3dpregnancy.parentsconnect.com/calendar/28-weeks-pregnant.html

http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-28-weeks_1117.bc

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-28.aspx

http://www.ivillage.com/28-weeks-pregnant-pregnancy-week-week-guide/6-a-144783

Not 100% sure what a (Chinese Cabbage) is, but that was the only thing that popped up for the average fetus size at 28 weeks :) Along w/ a zucchini I believe. In other words, Matthew is now around 2.4 lbs & 15.75 inches. 

Photos from this week:

One: Snickers has finally discovered the crib after 24 hours of it being up :)

Two: Pool day, sporting my new tankini

Three: My old roommate is now pregnant as well!! She is 10 weeks along!!

Four: I love making shirts. Tank top from forever 21, with iron on letters from Hobby Lobby.

Five: Still no swelling in my feet!!

Six: A little better picture of my tummy at 28 weeks.

Seven: I can see the other side!!!!

26 weeks

SO, I am one week away from the third trimester, I had no idea the second trimester was going to fly by so incredibly fast. I guess it was the fact that I was out shopping 24/7, working out, being active, and actually doing things because I felt 10 times better, and was still really small!! I REALLY hope the third trimester doesn't drag along. I can't wait for baby Matthew to be here. I am officially 3 months/98 days away, we are in the double digits now!! Maybe he will come around 37 or 38 weeks!! That is like 11 weeks away!! Also, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. So blessed to be able to join the mother's this year, I love being a mom, I know I haven't changed diapers, had no sleep, so on, but I love feeling him in there and feeling the unconditional love already. Only 2 more weeks until my baby shower, can't wait to post pictures!!!!

Symptoms:

- Leg cramps, I don't have the left leg one as bad anymore, it seems to be more of restless legs lately, but the more active I stay during the day the easier it is for me.

-I have to PEE all time, my back actually starts to hurt if I hold my bladder for too long because of the extra weight.

-Shortness of breath, especially after I've gone up the stairs or taken a walk, even if I lay in another position other than my left side.

- Panty liners, gone through a ton already.

-Everything is growing, my face, my butt, my boobs, my stomach

-Sore nipples

-Stomach pains

-BABY MOVEMENTS, oh how I love them so. I don't think he is out of the breech position so thats why I don't feel it in my ribs and so on.

Advice:

http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-26-weeks_1115.bc

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-26.aspx

http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/your-pregnancy-week-by-week-weeks-26-30

http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/calendar/week26

Size:

24 weeks/6 months

I only have three months left!!!! So far, the six months have gone by pretty fast!! I hope the last three go by fast as well. Has anyone else that is pregnant or has been pregnant that swears pregnancy is 10 months long & not 9? I've counted it like 100 times & I swear its 10 months lol...because I have 16 weeks left...that equals 4 months? right? really confused!! I had my 24 week appointment. I'm measuring what I'm supposed to, the baby's heartbeat sounds good, & I weigh 129 now, I started off at 114 I believe. This coming Thursday is my gestational diabetes test. Praying I don't have it, I've been a magnet to sweets lately, especially cupcakes & cake. Also I can't stand needles, not looking forward to it. Little Matthew is kicking away, such a reliving feeling!! The doctor said I don't get another ultrasound (routine) anymore after 20 weeks, but I know I'm going to be too anxious to wait that long!! 

Symptoms:

- Right sided headaches, especially when my jaw hurts
- My body feels sore & worn out....working out too much at the gym probably!!
- I keep breaking out on my face & my lips are always chapped
-Braxton Hicks contractions, felt them yesterday for sure, they went on for like 5 minutes and really hurt
-My nails are growing like crazy, finally :)
-Belly button is STARTING to come out!! It used to be really deep, now I can see the end of it.
- Leg cramp in left calve ( went to a leg specialist and they did a sonogram on my leg to check for anything bad, but the lady said everything was fine)
-Restless nights, I keep waking up, tossing & turning
-Lower back aches
-Am I supposed to have so much fluid down there? odd.
-BABY MOVEMENTS...I love them :)

-Stuffy nose
-MAGNET TO SWEETS

Advice:http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-24-weeks_1113.bc
http://3dpregnancy.parentsconnect.com/calendar/24-weeks-pregnant.html
http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-24.aspx
http://www.ivillage.com/24-weeks-pregnant-ivillage-pregnancy-amp-parenting/6-a-144779

We have a baby the size of an ear of corn now, weighing in at 2 lbs :)