34 Weeks

Taken yesterday, as I worked from home today.

Snuck this photo today at a charity shop in between doctor appointments.

How far long? 34 weeks 

Baby size? over 20 inches and about 5 pounds

Total weight gain? about 28 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yep

Sleep? Yes, and it has been better lately.

Best moment(s) this week? Decorating has officially started in Little M's room. Jeff and I started sorting through his clothes, toys and books as well. Also, my 34 week appointment from today - baby's heartbeat is solid, my blood pressure is normal and there's still no sign of gestational diabetes. Little M is head down but not yet engaged. He could still flip around but it's not likely. This news has been such a comfort, and I'm so grateful for our healthy boy.

Miss anything? I think this is less pregnancy related and more of me missing Texas during the summertime, but Taco Shop Dr Pepper or the second best Route 44 Dr Pepper (easy ice on both!) and a nice afternoon drive in the country.

Movement? Yes - I've tried to catch it on video, but when I do try, he stops. Guess Little M is already showing his dislike for the camera like his Daddy. ;)

Food Cravings? Bagels and cream cheese. It had been cinnamon and raisin bagels but recently I'm into blueberry bagels.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Boy!!!

Labor signs? Nope

Belly button in or out? Still the same - in and more flush with my belly. 

Wedding ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy but still stressed. Jeff and I are still getting our home and the nursery in order. Only 6 weeks to go - the clock is ticking!!

Looking forward to? Finishing the nursery soon and having a clean, organised home!

33 Weeks & Bits About Our New Place

This photo was taken in one of the ladies' rooms at Parliament, because we've now fully moved into our new place and no longer have a large enough mirror for the weekly 'bump shot.' Jeff could take it for me, but with a demanding project just started, he won't be getting home until later in the evening. For everyone's sake, I decided to pass on posing in my pjs.

How far long? 33 weeks 

Baby size? over 19 inches and 4.5 pounds {We had our third and final sonogram last Thursday and were told our little boy was measuring within the normal limits, but on the upper end. The sonographer then said he was 4.5 pounds and that this was very reasonable because Jeff and me are... well, tall. Seemed to be a polite way of wording it. From what Jeff has read, our Little M is on track to be around 8 pounds. I'll take that. No offense Philip - kudos to my Mom - but I don't think I want to start off with a 10 pounder! ;)

Total weight gain? Unsure as our scale has yet to be unpacked.

Maternity clothes? An absolute must.

Sleep? Yes, but sadly, Jeff and I have moved from a king size bed to a double - which is slightly smaller than a queen. Thankfully, I'm still sleeping well but have lost ample space to stretch out.

Best moment(s) this week? Seeing our boy for the last time in utero! Catching up with Ben and Katy as they helped us move last Saturday {Thanks guys! And thanks again to Jacob for his help the prior Saturday!}. Also, meeting our next door neighbors. They too are expecting their first child - but a girl  and in mid July. They have a pet as well - a curious cat who visits our garden every now and then. Monk wants to make friends, but the cat doesn't stay around long - on the ground at least. He's happy enough to check Monk out atop the fence. 

Miss anything? Remembering simple things. For the way my memory has been working failing lately, I should tie 50 ribbons around each digit.

Movement? Yes - strong, fluid movements. I think we are getting close to recognising what Little M body part is protruding when he does move.

Food Cravings? Cold watermelon - yum.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Boy!!!

Labor signs? Nope

Belly button in or out? In and more flush with my belly. 

Wedding ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy and somewhat stressed. We've got so much stuff out and about in our home. I'm ready to get everything in it's place AND get the nursery finished ASAP.

Looking forward to? Friday, the first day to my weekend. Hoping I have the energy for it to be a productive one around our new place. {Photo of front door below. I will do a post of the inside, including the nursery, once we are completely settled.}

32 Weeks

How far long? 32 weeks
Baby size? about 19 inches and 3.9 pounds 
Total weight gain? about 27.5 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yep and I will be buying (more) longer shirts soon.

Sleep? Yes, but I do toss and turn throughout the night. Stretching out my back is now part of my morning routine.  

Best moment(s) this week? Getting the keys to our new place and spending Sunday putting together Little M's cot/crib in the nursery, in addition to our bedroom furniture. Jeff assembled while I helped organize the hardware (which there's always an abundance with IKEA furniture). Also, many thanks to Jacob for his help at IKEA and with moving. :) 

Miss anything? Normal walk - I'm starting to waddle some.

Movement? Yep

Food Cravings? Tuna fish sandwiches - I only have my advised one serving a week though.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Boy!!!

Labor signs? Nope

Belly button in or out? Technically still in, but not by much. It's not far from being flush with my belly.

Wedding ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy and ready to get fully settled into our new place.

Looking forward to? Moving out of the old place (official on Sunday) and moving in to the new one (should be Friday/Saturday).

31 Weeks and Update on the Home Front

This weekend, Jeff and I will get the keys to our new place - yay! What a wonderful, quick provision!! We'll start with the lighter stuff and move what's remaining the following weekend. The home we are moving into, we actually saw just 3 days after finding out about us needing to vacate our current place. We put an offer in the next day and things have been in motion since. Praise the Lord!

A few perks:

• It's only .7 miles away from where we are at now (making this move a lot easier).
• We are already familiar with the area (which we like) and our commute to and from work.
• I can stay with the same GP AND deliver at the same hospital.
• It has a dishwasher (an actual one and not me!).
• It has a good sized nursery with built-in storage for Little M.
• It has a back garden for Monk.

How far long? 31 weeks
Baby size? 16 - 18 inches and just over 3 pounds
Total weight gain? about 25 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yep

Sleep? Yes, but oh my legs. They just ache and can't seem to get comfortable.  

Best moment(s) this week? Celebrating our 7 year wedding anniversary! For those who know me, know that I enjoy reminiscing, and it was so nice to do just that with Jeff. After work, we enjoyed a nice, leisurely dinner at Bianco 43 near Trafalgar Square, where we talked about all of the transitions we've gone through, how we celebrated past anniversaries and how we both look forward to meeting our son in less than 2 months. We also Skyped with our parents about their upcoming trips in August!

Miss anything? Walking in public and people NOT staring at my belly.

Movement? Yep, especially near my diaphragm.

Food Cravings? All the fruit.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Boy!!!

Labor signs? Nope

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!

Looking forward to? Initial moving this weekend and getting the nursery partly arranged.