34 Weeks

How far along: 34 Weeks

Weeks to due date: 6!

Total weight gain: 28 pounds

Maternity clothes: Oh yes! So over them though! Getting dressed at almost 8 months pregnant should be some sort of Olympic sport! I grunt, I sweat, and I do a happy dance when I’ve accomplished the goal! Although, I really wouldn’t want anyone observing this so never mind!

Sleep: Oh how I miss thee! I have so many things working against this beautiful wonderland. Leg cramps. Achy hips and back. Rib pain. Heartburn. My hands falling asleep. Getting up to go to the bathroom. And now this week I’ve developed some sort of head cold so add a stuffy nose and coughing to the list. Thank goodness for my eye cream because this momma is so tired!

Exercise: It was a bad week for this category. I only got in 1 three mile walk and 1 BBM strength work out. We did however work on a lot of projects this week which kept me very active.

  

Best moment this week: Our summer season at camp ended a couple of weeks ago which means that my hubby had about a week and a half off.  I made a big list of projects I wanted to accomplish in that time and quite a few things got done! We painted our entryway, living room, and kitchen, refinished our entertainment center, cleaned the kitchen cupboards, deep cleaned the van and the kid’s car seats and bought a new car seat! I can’t believe we actually have three now!

We also spent some time swimming and kayaking at the lake, spent time with friends, and spent time just hanging out as a family.

Before

After

What I miss: Sleep.

Movement: I’m pretty sure there are two babies. I know our ultrasound only showed one and at each appointment there has been just one heartbeat but I don’t know how one kid can move THIS much or have hiccups as often as he or she does! I love it! But holy cow does this baby like to move!  

Food cravings: Cracklin Oat Bran! My fav cereal! 

Making me queasy: I’ve had a few days where I’ve just felt nauseous in general. Nothing specific though.

Starting to show: Yes!

Gender:  6 more weeks and we’ll know. I think that it’s a girl! I might be wrong but I’m really curious to see if I’m right! Any guesses?

Happy or moody:  Pregnant…

Things I've been experiencing this week:  Tons of Braxton hick’s contractions. I had them with both of my other kiddos and it’s totally normal but it does get a little uncomfortable some days.  I’ve also noticed that my legs, ankles, and feet are just always a little swollen now. Nothing like they were with Olivia but it is definitely making me be cautious of what I eat so that I don’t add to the problem.

What I'm looking forward to: Fall! I LOVE fall! And I love fall here at camp. It is so beautiful and it has been fun getting to know the people that come for the various retreats this time of year and I always look forward to seeing them again! Also, Oliver’s birthday is this weekend. I can’t believe he will be two! I’m not quite sure yet what we are doing but I’m excited to celebrate our little man! 

Size of baby:  Baby weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (about the size of a cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long.