39 Week Picture and Poll

One week (or less) to go. I hope that I don't make it to my due date, but I don't feel like I'm going to go early. Last time, it was our last weekly poll since I didn't make it to my due date (my water broke without me having contractions, which I really hope doesn't happen this time). Either way, the next post could be an announcement, which would be pretty exciting. For a surprise bonus picture, scroll to the bottom.

How far along? 39 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Still holding steady at 37 pounds.
Maternity clothes? Oh yes.
Stretch Marks? Still just the same, although I do get pretty itchy in this weather.
Sleep: A little less stuffy, but having a very hard time getting comfortable so I'm still pretty tired.
Best moment this week: Our mini-date night for my birthday.
Movement: Yes, and while it's uncomfortable it is comforting.
Food cravings: Nothing really special, maybe citrus, but not too much.
Gender: Team pink won the poll.
Labor Signs: No more contractions, but the baby is definitely moving down and I'm having lots of pressure.
Belly Button in or out? Out, although it's stretched pretty flat.
What I miss: Being able to bend over and pick something up or tie my shoes.
What I am looking forward to: Finally having everything washed, organized and ready to go (hopefully it will be done before the weekend, there isn't much left to do). There are still some things that we need off of the registry, but for the most part it can wait until after the baby is born.
Milestones: Just one week until my due date, but hopefully I'll go sooner than that.

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a watermelon!

Baby keeps growing, despite being so crowded in there. He probably weighs around 6.2 to 9.2 pounds and measures about 18.9 to 20.9 inches.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon.

Read more here.

38 Week Picture and Poll

Two weeks (or less). I cannot believe how fast time time it is going. Then again it also feels like I've been pregnant forever. Last time, we were still settling into the apartment while this time it feels like I still have so much to do to get the apartment ready. I guess some things never change.

How far along? 38 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Holding steady at 37 pounds, and this is after I ate my weight in crepes last night.
Maternity clothes? Oh yes.
Stretch Marks? Haven't noticed anything new since last week.
Sleep: I'm pretty tired, but having a hard time falling asleep because I'm stuffy and can't breath through my nose.
Best moment this week: Hearing the baby, followed closely by finding out that I probably wouldn't go into labor in the middle of the blizzard (obviously I didn't).
Movement: Yes.
Food cravings: Chocolate covered pretzels. Shame there isn't an upcoming holiday where it would be perfect to get some.
Gender: Team pink won the poll.
Labor Signs: A couple of contractions here and there, but not nearly enough to be doing much. Baby definitely feels like he or she is dropping
Belly Button in or out? Out.
What I miss: Breathing through my nose, I'm a little stuffy but my sinuses are pretty swollen so I'm pretty stuffed up.
What I am looking forward to: Celebrating my birthday this weekend (a little early since my birthday is pretty close to my due date).
Milestones: Nothing interesting.

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a pumpkin!

Baby is about 18.9 to 20.9 inches long and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. Her head is now about the same circumference as her abdomen.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek).

Read more here.

37 Week Picture and Poll

Three weeks (or less) and counting, and I'm now considered full term. I really can go at any time, so I guess I should really finish packing. Another long day, although they all seem to be long now. Last time, the picture was a day late, although I did have a bonus picture from the baby shower.

How far along? 37 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up to 37 pounds, maybe I've been craving sweet a little too much this week.
Maternity clothes? Oh yes.
Stretch Marks? I caught sight of a few on the bottom of my belly in a mirror. Not sure how long they've been there. Only good thing is that I did get those last time and they went away.
Sleep: Really wishing that I was getting more, it is so hard to get comfortable.
Best moment this week: Peter getting and sleeping in his big boy bed.
Movement: Yes.
Food cravings: Still sweet.
Gender: Team pink won the poll.
Labor Signs: Just Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? Out.
What I miss: My energy. By 4, I'm exhausted and ready for a nap (although Peter rarely naps anymore).
What I am looking forward to: A quiet weekend, probably the last before the baby is born. Our only real plan is watching the England/Ireland game at brunch time on Sunday.
Milestones: I'm full term!

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a winter melon!

Yay! Baby has reached full term. He likely measures around 18.9 to 20.9 inches and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. He's gaining about 1/2 ounce each day.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard).

Read more here.

36 Week Picture and Poll

Bonus picture week, and very possibly the last one (unless I get all the way to 40 weeks). I'm definitely as tired as I look. This is a big weekend coming up, as we are finally getting stuff ready for the baby and the hospital as well as getting Peter his big boy bed. Last time, I was getting ready to see the baby, and for my baby shower.

How far along? 36 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Back to 33 pounds.
Maternity clothes? Yes, and started to get a few nursing shirts for when the baby is born.
Stretch Marks? It seems to be just the one, but I am still itchy.
Sleep: I'm very tired, but having a hard time falling asleep.
Best moment this week: Seeing the baby again.
Movement: Yes, and it is still uncomfortable.
Food cravings: Still sweet.
Gender: Team pink won the poll.
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? Out.
What I miss: Having Peter sitting in my lap and cuddling (he really doesn't fit anymore).
What I am looking forward to: Getting stuff ready this weekend (new bed for Peter, washing clothes, installing the carseat...).
Milestones: Starting weekly appointments this week.

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a honeydew!

She's still in the 17.2- to 18.7-inch and 4.2- to 5.8-pound range and continues to beef up.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Your baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long.

Read more here.

35 Week Picture and Poll

Only five weeks to go! This was a rough week, with the temperature dropping drastically and Geoff and Peter both getting sick. Last time, things were pretty uneventful.

How far along? 35 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up to 34 pounds.
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Still itchy, and I may have one more near my belly button.
Sleep: Very uncomfortable, I had to prop myself up last night because of stuffiness, I don't remember having to do that this early last time.
Best moment this week: Slow week with everyone (else) being sick, so I'm going to say hearing the baby's heartbeat with Peter.
Movement: Oh yes.
Food cravings: Sweet, and I've had a lot of clementines this week.
Gender: Team pink won the poll.
Labor Signs: Just Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? It's popped.
What I miss: Wearing my ring, it's starting to be a little too tight to be comfortable.
What I am looking forward to: Seeing the baby tomorrow (at our growth check ultrasound).
Milestones: 35 weeks down, 35 days to go.

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a coconut!

He's about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. From here on out, he won't get much longer, but he's plumping up. He's now about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds, and he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that he's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon).

Read more here.

34 Week Picture and Poll

Finally not feeling sick anymore (took long enough), but I'm still absolutely exhausted. I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going, there seems like we still have so much to do to get ready. Last time, we were still working on the nursery, and this time we haven't done anything yet (not that there is much for us to do).

How far along? 34 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up to 32 pounds.
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Still just the one, but I'm getting much itchier.
Sleep: Better than when I was sick, but still not as well as I would like to.
Best moment this week: Anniversary date night with
Movement: Very visible and still uncomfortable.
Food cravings: Nothing really, but I'm still eating a lot of citrus.
Gender: Team pink won the poll.
Labor Signs: Just Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? It's popped.
What I miss: Being able to stand for extended periods of time, it's making cooking dinner very difficult.
What I am looking forward to: Organizing baby things this weekend.
Milestones: Nothing really, it was a slow week.

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a butternut squash!

At less than two months to go, he weighs in at about 4.2 pounds to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long.

Read more here.

33 Week Picture and Poll

Still not feeling well, and I think that the picture shows it, although I am a bit better now than a week ago. When I was at my appointment on Friday, my doctor was not happy that I've been sick for so long, so she put me on antibiotics. They seemed to have helped a little, even if they haven't cleared it up completely. Last time I was suffering from some of the same sleeping issues as I am now, specifically the hip problem.

How far along? 33 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Back up a little to 30 1/2 pounds.
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Still just the one, I've been much better about using the stretch mark system.
Sleep: Still a bit on the stuffy side, so while I would love to sleep more, I am having a hard time falling asleep. Also, I'm starting to get pains in my hip when I sleep on my side. Overall, it just isn't working out too well for me.
Best moment this week: Watching Peter's face as he listened to the baby's heartbeat for the first time (Geoff still hasn't heard it, and at this point I doubt that he will)
Movement: Still lots, and it's still uncomfortable.
Food cravings: Still the clementines, if anything.
Gender: Team pink won the poll.
Labor Signs: Other than braxton hicks starting, no.
Belly Button in or out? It's popped.
What I miss: Peter being able to comfortably sit in my lap.
What I am looking forward to: Anniversary date night this weekend.
Milestones: Peter hearing the heartbeat for the first time,  my first (and hopefully last) round of antibiotics and the start of braxton hicks. This has been a busy week.

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a durian!

He weighs about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. And he may grow up to a full inch this week -- amazing.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark.

Read more here.

32 Week Picture and Poll

Bonus picture week. I'm still feeling pretty awful, but so much better than last week, so I did actually take them this time. Not that they are the best pictures ever. In fact, they are pretty terrible, but Geoff couldn't help since he's also feeling sick this week. Last time around, we were at the tail end of moving, and I was in full on nesting mode. I would be nesting right now, but this stupid cold has knocked out all my energy that I just don't want to get anything done.

How far along? 32 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Down a little to 28.5 pounds. I'm thinking being sick all week had something to do with that.
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Just the one that Geoff pointed out, although I am getting itchier, which I don't think is a good thing.
Sleep: Still not sleeping as well as I would like since my cough is still pretty bad, but I am sleeping a thousand times better than last week.
Best moment this week: Another long weekend with Geoff being home, it was really nice having him home so much.
Movement: Still lots.
Food cravings: If anything, citrus. I've had a lot of clementines this week.
Gender: The poll is closed, and team pink won 3 to 1. Two months until we find out for sure.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? It's popped
What I miss: Not coughing all the time
What I am looking forward to: Baby Brady's Christening this weekend
Milestones: Really started to suffer from heartburn this week, I don't remember that happening as much last time.

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a squash!

Still growing, your baby weighs in at about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds and measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus.

Read more here.

31 Week Poll

No picture this week, since I came down with a fever on Monday and have just felt crummy ever since. I might try to get a late one tomorrow, but I'm not sure that I'll feel up to it. I didn't want to hold this update back any longer, so I'm just going to post without the picture. Last time nothing special was going on.

How far along? 31 Weeks 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: Holding steady at 30 pounds (as of Wednesday, didn't weigh myself today)
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Geoff pointed out something that could be the begining of a stretch mark right above my belly button, wasn't that nice of him?
Sleep: All I want to do is sleep, but I cannot breathe very well between the stuffy nose and the massive cough. Being sick is no fun at all.
Best moment this week: Christmas morning with Geoff and Peter
Movement: Still lots, which makes me feel better with the fever. Although I do wish that Geoff would stop telling people to stare at my stomach to see an arm or a leg, it makes me a little self conscious.
Food cravings: My mom's meatballs, and a I had quite a few at Boxing Day (the main reason I was willing to brave the snow when I wasn't feeling well).
Gender: Poll will only be up until the end of the year which is only a few days away, don't forget to vote on the right (if you are reading this by email or reader, you need to click through to the blog).
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? It's popped
What I miss: Sleep
What I am looking forward to: Not feeling so awful
Milestones: First fever. Yay.

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a pineapple!

He's about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds this month. He's getting so big, he's probably crowding your lungs.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt.

Read more here.

30 Week Picture and Poll

We missed the tree in the city this weekend, since all of us were feeling off (and it was cold out). Last time we were in the process of moving, and with Christmas prep this time around, I don't feel any less busy.

How far along? 30 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up to 30 pounds, I've gained the same amount of weight as I did with Peter and I still have ten weeks to go (then again, I started off about 20 pounds less)
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Still nothing new, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed
Sleep: I haven't been sleeping well this week, I just seem to be too stuffy
Best moment this week: Slow week where I really wasn't feeling well, so I'm going to say hearing the baby at my appointment on Friday
Movement: Yes, and it isn't at all comfortable (but it is comforting)
Food cravings: Mexican, specifically Tequila Sunrise.
Gender: Poll will only be up until the end of the year, don't forget to vote on the right (if you are reading this by email or reader, you need to click through to the blog).
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Out, but not by a lot
What I miss: Sleep
What I am looking forward to: Christmas!

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a cucumber!

Your 15.2- to 16.7-inch, 2.5- to 3.8-pound baby continues to grow.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage).

Read more here.

29 Week Picture and Poll

Long and cranky day, and we are starting to get overrun with boxes as Santa and other gifts arrive (and need to be wrapped). Hopefully, I'll actually get some under the tree soon. Last time, I had not gained nearly as much at this point, but I feel I still looked just about as big.

How far along? 29 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up to 29 pounds
Maternity clothes? Defintitely, and even some of my maternity pants are starting to get a little uncomfortable (especially after I eat)
Stretch Marks? Nothing new, and I'm trying to be better about using the anti-stretch mark system
Sleep: I'm definitely tired
Best moment this week: Watching Peter be absolutely adorable while watching Geoff's competition over the weekend
Movement: Lots of kicking, to the point where it disturbs Geoff while we are watching tv
Food cravings: Haven't been feeling all that great this week, and I really haven't wanted anything
Gender: Poll will only be up until the end of the year, don't forget to vote on the right (if you are reading this by email or reader, you need to click through to the blog).
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Partially popped.
What I miss: Being able to bend over comfortably
What I am looking forward to: Hopefully taking Peter to see some windows and the tree this weekend

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of an acorn squash!
Baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, we weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds but he's still got a ways to go -- can you believe he'll triple in weight before birth?

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel.

Read more here.

28 Week Picture and Poll

Bonus picture week! It's a little scary to me how quickly these come along. Last time, we had just gotten to see Connor for the first time. This time around, Peter got to spend time with his two youngest friends when everyone came over for a fondue holiday party (which we haven't done since the last time I was pregnant).

How far along? 28 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up to 28.5 pounds, hopefully I'm starting to slow down
Maternity clothes? Oh yes
Stretch Marks? Nothing new
Sleep: Wish I was getting more
Best moment this week: Fondue party with great company
Movement: Lots, sometimes it is quite uncomfortable
Food cravings: Chocolate chip cookies, specifically from Stop and Shop. Not that we have any for me to eat...
Gender: Poll will be up until the end of the year, don't forget to vote on the right (if you are reading this by email or reader, you need to click through to the blog).
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Partially popped.
What I miss: There were a few nights again where a glass of wine would have been very nice
What I am looking forward to: The weekend, and maybe getting some real sleep
Milestone: Third trimester. This pregnancy seems to be going so much faster than last time.

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of an eggplant!
Putting on layers of fat, your baby now weighs in around 1.5 to 2.5 pounds and measures about 13.6 to 14.8 inches.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels.

Read more here.

27 Week Poll

Picture to come tomorrow, I completely forgot to take it and now it's just too late. Last time, I managed to take the picture, but it really didn't come out well at all.

How far along? 27 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up to 28 pounds, thanks Thanksgiving
Maternity clothes? Oh yes
Stretch Marks? Nothing new
Sleep: Yes please
Best moment this week: Thanksgiving!
Movement: It seems like all the time
Food cravings: Still not really craving anything
Gender: Poll is up, don't forget to vote on the right (if you are reading this by email or reader, you need to click through to the blog).
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Still flat and starting to pop.
What I miss: Wine, there were a couple of bad bedtimes this week
What I am looking forward to: Seeing Brady, Reilly and everyone else this weekend

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a rutabaga!
At 13.6 to 14.8 inches and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, she's not just getting bigger, she's getting smarter.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended.

Read more here.

26 Week Picture and Poll

Long day of Thanksgiving prep today, getting ready for the baking marathon in the morning, and then dinner with the family tomorrow night. Last time I had already completed the glucose test, which this time I have to do on Monday (awesome for right after a holiday weekend).

How far along? 26 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up to 26 pounds
Maternity clothes? Oh yes
Stretch Marks? Nothing new
Sleep: Tired and having a hard time getting comfortable
Best moment this week: To beat the crowds, we went early to visit Santa, and Peter was beyond adorable. I figured that this year he was still young enough, but next year we will be respecting the turkey.
Movement: Lots of movement, it makes me jump
Food cravings: No real cravings at this point
Gender: Poll is up, don't forget to vote on the right (if you are reading this by email or reader, you need to click through to the blog).
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Still flat, but it pops after I eat.
What I miss: Wine, there were a couple of bad bedtimes this week
What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving!

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of a head of lettuce!
She's still growing in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range, and developing her senses, features and talents!

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel.

Read more here.

25 Week Picture and Poll

It's been a long and busy day gearing up for the holiday season (Thanksgiving is next week!), and we also picked Geoff up from the airport, which made our night a little later than usual, but here we are. Last time we had just finished celebrating Christmas and were getting ready for New Years.

How far along? 25 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up to 25 pounds, but I forgot that it was Wednesday until after I had a large breakfast, so the number isn't entirely accurate
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Still nothing new, but I have to be more proactive about using my stretch mark oil and cream because my skin is starting to feel very dry in this weather
Sleep: Still pretty tired, but I slept pretty well this week.
Best moment this week: Peter sitting with me and getting so excited every time the baby moved
Movement: Lots, it seems we have another soccer player here.
Food cravings: Eh, haven't really been in the mood for anything in particular (although I am hungry).
Gender: Poll is up, don't forget to vote on the right (if you are reading this by email or reader, you need to click through to the blog).
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Still flat, but it pops after I eat.
What I miss: Geoff.
What I am looking forward to: The weekend, just because.
Milestones: Started a baby registry at diapers.com, mostly for the completion coupon, but if people actually buy gifts we'll get very useful credits we can use after the baby is born. Still have some things we need to add as we figure out what is in good shape and what isn't, but it's a pretty solid start (and probably just about done).

From theBump.com

Your baby's the size of an cauliflower!
During month six, the average fetus measures about 13.6 inches to 14.8 inches and weighs about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat.

Read more here.

24 Week Picture and Poll

This is being posted a day late even though it was just about ready to go last night except we had the computer off in case we lost power (and was unable to download the pictures). But it's bonus picture week! Although it was a long and snowy day, so the pictures aren't that great. Last time I was late with the picture, but there was a bonus (Christmas) picture then as well.

How far along? 24 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up to 24 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Still nothing new, and fingers are crossed that doesn't change
Sleep: Still pretty tired, doesn't seem like that is going to change.
Best moment this week: Seeing the baby
Movement: Yes, and Peter even got to feel it today.
Food cravings: Hot chocolate, but that might have to do with the cold weather.
Gender: Poll is up, don't forget to vote on the right (if you are reading this by email or reader, you need to click through to the blog).
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? It pops after I eat.
What I miss: Nothing I really missed this week.
What I am looking forward to: 60 degree weather at the end of the weekend
Milestones: V-day

From theBump.com

your baby's the size of a cantaloupe!
Your 10.5-to-11.8-inch fetus weighs about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces and every week she gets closer and closer to being ready to survive (and thrive!) in the outside world.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up.

Read more here.