35 Weeks

  We are at the point of weekly dr. visits. During the apt. today the dr. said baby B. is head down and i'm 1 cm dialated. The baby is measuring a little big, so i'm scheduled to have an ultrasound next week. I hope that means that if she is larger they won't let me go past my due date. I'm secretly hoping that means baby B. will make her debut a little early.
   For some reason this week i've panicked that I could go into labor at any moment. I guess it's possible but only being 1 cm dialated helped calm my nerves some. Don't get me wrong, I would love to not go all the way to 40 weeks but I don't feel like i'm ready just yet. We do have the carseat installed, hospital bags packed, and the absolute necessitities. :)

How far along? 35 weeks, 2 days
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes. This is a maternity shirt but I look like i'm about to bust out of it.
Stretch marks? nopeSleep: I rarely sleep more than a few hours before waking up and needing to toss and turn. I'm so glad it's summer and I don't have to get up and go to work after the crummy sleep I get.
Best moment this week: I suppose it would be getting more done in the nursery.
Miss Anything? my comfort
Movement: She moves throughout the day.  
Food cravings: I had a dream about no-bake cookies...does that count as a craving?
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: swelling, sore back, and lower belly pain
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? On during daytime
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm sure Nathan would agree I've been moody lately. Poor guy....it's only a few more weeks.
Looking forward to: Meeting our sweet girl! Also, sitting comfortably and normal sized feet.

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks 4days
Total weight gain:  31 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes! I caught a side glimpse of myself today and couldn't believe how big i've gotten. YIKES!
Stretch marks? not yet
Sleep: I've realized that taking my vitamin earlier in the evening helps with getting a full nights rest. The vitamin I take requires drinking 8 oz. of water with it. So the less I drink right before going to bed, the less I have to get up to go to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Getting baby B's car seat, getting needed furniture for the nursery, and seeing the bedding complete and on the crib. Yay! The bedding is very cute and Grandma Brooking did a fantastic job on it. Also, having our maternity pics taken. Amanda (the photographer) has posted a few preview pics on her website. Here is the link: http://creativetake.pass.us/babybrooking
Miss Anything? planning a summer visit home to see friends and family or a trip to the beach :(
Movement: Baby girl moves a lot. She is beginning to push into my ribs, but I know she will be worth every little pain. 
Food cravings: I think we all (Nathan, Grandma, Grandpa, and I) had a craving for McDonald's ice cream Wed. night. The chocolate dipped ice cream cone was delicious!
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: swelling
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? On during daytime
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've been a bit more moody this week...more tears than normal.
Looking forward to:  Meeting our baby girl. The pregnancy seems to have gone by really slow, but all  of the sudden I can't believe it's almost here.

33 Weeks

I didn't get around to talking a chalkboard photo, so here is one of Grandma and Mom-to-be.

How far along? 33 Weeks 6 days
Total weight gain: 29 lbs
Maternity clothes? This dressin this pic is not maternity, but most clothes I wear are.
Stretch marks? not yet
Sleep:  is difficult....I know I keep saying that but it's just not as easy or enjoyable.
Best moment this week: Enjoying another shower for baby girl thrown by some sweet friends.
Miss Anything? sitting comfortably and my normal sized feet/ankles
Movement: frequent.
Food cravings: donuts...I brought them in as a reward for the students who met their MAP goals. I'm not going to admit how many I ate myself :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: HUGE feet/ankles/legs. I've noticed my fingers swelling a bit at night, so I've started sleeping with my wedding ring off. I can comfortably wear it all day though.
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? On during the day and off at night.
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY....anxious to meet baby girl.
Looking forward to: Getting the rest of the supplies needed before baby B. arrives and finishing the nursery.

This week has been long and busy. The last week of school is always crazy, but being pregnant and moving rooms hasn't helped. I felt rushed out of my room, so there were many long evenings spent at school. My poor feet ached so bad in the evenings. However, the good news is everything has been moved and somewhat organized. In other news, grandma and grandpa Brooking are here to visit. :) Grandma is finishing up the precious bedding...it's so cute! I will post pics of the nursery when it's finished. We only have 6 (or less)weeks left, so we'd better get moving on the nursery.

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 Weeks 6 days

Total weight gain:  27 lbs
Maternity clothes? I'm wearing mostly all maternity clothes, but this dress is not. It's an extremely comfortable and stretchy dress. :) 
Stretch marks? not yet
Sleep: It's difficult to find a comfy position, but once I do I can sleep ok...that is until I have to get up to pee.
Best moment this week: Beginning to wash baby B's clothes. I've often thought of which outfit will be the lucky 'coming home' outfit...she already has so many cute ones to choose from. :)
Miss Anything? I miss being able to get up off the couch without having to get help. Movement: Baby girl is shy or stubborn. Anytime she is moving and I tell Nathan to look, she stops.
Food cravings: I enjoy sweets but wouldn't call them cravings.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: big 'ol elephant feet and legs. My doctor said that my blood pressure is fine, so it's nothing to worry about.
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!
Looking forward to: Summer break so I can focus on finishing the nursery and other preparations for baby B.