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Sunday, November 10, 2013

39 weeks!

39 weeks- baby is the size of a watermelon

One more week to go until my due date!

We found out that I need to work pretty much until I go into labor (because my job doesn't have maternity leave and I have to go on short term disability) so my big plans of cooking and cleaning (and relaxing) this coming week were squashed.
So, I spent my Saturday cooking lasagna & chili to freeze for later and getting some other random things done around the house.

Overall, I'm feeling pretty good. I'm definitely moving slower and I wish I could wear my pajamas & slippers to work and everywhere else I go but I think that's to be expected right about now.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

38 weeks!

I hit the 38 week mark on Saturday. According to my doctor, 38 weeks is when all bets are off. Baby could come at any time but being induced is not something they consider until 7 days past due. So...we could become parents anytime in the next 3 weeks. Hoping for sooner rather than later!

As usual, we had a busy weekend so I only had time/energy for some iPhone pics this week.

38 weeks- baby is as long as a leek & about the size of a pumpkin

We had part 1 of our childbirth class last night. It was good for both of us learn together what to expect during labor. I've done plenty of reading and have tried to give Chris info here & there, but it was helpful to have someone else teach it to us. Next week they'll cover some basic newborn care & we'll get a tour of the hospital.

In my down time, I'm trying to relax as much as possible. Buddy is determined to lay with me on the couch- even though there's no room in my lap anymore.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

37 weeks!

week 37- baby is the size of a bunch of swiss chard

I reached 37 weeks this past weekend! It seems like the past 9 months have gone pretty quickly- likely due to the fact that we've been so BUSY! But now, time is dragging. My hands and feet are constantly swollen, so typing & writing at work is a challenge and walking is not much easier...

Chris installed the carseat this weekend and I did all of the baby's laundry & packed what I could in my hospital bag. So, we're ready if Baby P decides to come early.

I have 2 countdowns going on in my head. The first is my due date and the second is my last day of work. Initially I was planning to work up until my due date and now I'm planning to give myself a week off before my due date. There are still some things I'd like to get done before Baby P arrives, so I plan to use that off week to make some freezer meals, organize the baby's room & closet, and unpack some of my own clothes that have been stored since we moved. I'd also like to just lay on the couch and relax.

So, that's the plan for now...

Monday, October 21, 2013

36 weeks!

Week 36- baby is the size of a honeydew.

My apologies for the crappy bathroom selfie. We had a hectic weekend and I just realized that we didn't take a photo but I didn't want to miss this week.

I've organized all of the baby items and started to put together my hospital bag. I also assembled the Ikea dresser on Saturday which was not the easiest thing to do on the floor at 9 months pregnant. In fact, there is not much that is easy to do at 9 months pregnant. I'm definitely starting to get a bit more uncomfortable so I'm hoping these next few weeks go by quickly!

Sunday, October 13, 2013

35 weeks!

35 weeks- baby is the size of a coconut

We're getting closer! Only 5 weeks until my due date.

We went to Ikea this weekend and got the dresser that I wanted for the baby's room and picked up some frames for the monster prints that I ordered from Etsy. For some reason, getting the dresser was a big deal for me. Even though it's going to sit in its box waiting for assembly for a good week, I just feel better now that we have it. And I'm sure Chris feels better because now I can stop talking about how we need to go to Ikea ;)

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Week 34 & baby shower at home

My second baby shower was this past weekend- hosted by my sister at my house.

She did a great job planning & decorating!

Week 34!- baby is the size of a butternut squash

Pumpkin spice bundt from Nothing Bundt Cakes. It was soooo good.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Week 33!

Week 33! Baby is the size of a durian fruit.

So, the baby is the size of a durian fruit...
I'm not quite sure what that is, but I think it's that weird smelling fruit that Andrew Zimmern ate on the Travel Channel show Bizarre Foods. That episode was gross...

According to thebump.com, the baby is averaging 17-18 inches long and about 4-5 lbs. He can keep his eyes open while awake and is starting to coordinate his breathing with sucking & swallowing.

According to me, he's getting bigger and loves to kickbox just about every night around 9:30pm. I can imagine that those kicks are going to get a bit more uncomfortable for me in the coming weeks.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Week 32 & baby shower in Buffalo

We went to Buffalo this past week for my first baby shower. It was a great time and nice to get away from the work on the house for a few days.

homemade desserts :)

lots of gifts!

We also got to spend a couple of days at the cabin in Ellicottville and we had to check out "Pumpkinville" while we were there.

32 weeks! Baby is the size of a squash.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Week 31!

week 31- baby is the size of a pineapple

I can't believe that my due date is just 2 months away! I'm working through my to-do list and this week I chose a pediatrician and signed up for birthing & breastfeeding classes.

I'm finding it hard to resist buying things for Baby P when I'm out shopping, but I'm trying to wait since I have 2 baby showers coming up- which I'm very excited for!

My latest cravings have been white cheddar popcorn, chocolate chip cookies, and Dunkin' Donuts pumpkin coffee (decaf of course). For the past few weeks I was on a salad kick and now I don't even want to look at lettuce...