35 weeks, 6 days

How far along? 35 weeks, 6 days

Maternity Clothes: Some non maternity shirts still fit but after I wear them they are never the same. But on a good note found a dress for my high school reunion!

Total weight gain: Official doctor scale 15.2 pounds

Stretch marks? Still nothing but I'm growing faster now

Sleep: The last few nights have been amazing! I think I'm getting the hang of sleeping with a towel on either side for belly support.
Best moment this week: My doctor appointment today and the baby shower at Brad's work. The doctor said everything is looking perfect and we now have everything for little Rory!
Miss Anything? feeling cold... I'm hot all the time now!
Movement: The poor guy is running out of room so his movement is a lot slower (and a lot more painful for me)
Food cravings: Ice Cream this week

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing (its been a great week)

Labor Signs: Nothing yet, but I was happy to hear he is still head down!
Symptoms: My stomach itches a lot from its constant growth and I definitely have back pain every day. Brad has been amazing with a back rub every night!
Belly Button in or out? Still just a rim but it looks out in tight clothing

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Really happy but I can and do loose my cool for no reason these days. I hate it cause its hard not to know your being an ass afterwards and then I feel awful.

Looking forward to: Completing the work on our downstairs flooring! I need/want the house to be perfect when Rourke gets here and I'm full term next week.

34 weeks, 4 days

How far along? 34 weeks, 4 days

Maternity Clothes: I sadly out grew one of my maternity dresses yesterday... I went to change into it after the gym and couldn't zip it up. Good thing I had a cardigan.

Total weight gain: about 14 pounds

Stretch marks? none, but I thinking I'm starting to get the line down the center of my stomach... not a fan

Sleep: My body pillow isn't working any more I've started to use rolled up towels to support the belly while I sleep. Its not really working.
Best moment this week: Picking up the flooring for our down stairs! No more carpet! 

Miss Anything? Being comfortable

Movement: We have had a lot of foot action this week
Food cravings: Cherries!!!!  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Strong smells and eating too much

Labor Signs: Nope but he is head down and only 2.5 weeks more to go until full term

Symptoms: the top of my belly hurts from time to time and too much sitting causes low back pain
Belly Button in or out? I would have thought it would have been out by now but it is still just a rim.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but with a chance of tears for no reason

Looking forward to: The back massage my husband promised me tonight!

33 weeks 6 days

How far along? 33 weeks 6 days

Maternity Clothes: I can still fit in non maternity maxi dresses... but not well

Total weight gain: Official doctors weigh in 12.6 pounds

Stretch marks? We shall see after the baby is born, but none I can see at this time

Sleep: I wake up a lot trying to find a comfortable spot
Best moment this week: My mom coming to visit and getting the good news that Rourke is head down! 

Miss Anything? Sleeping through the night/being able to sleep in

Movement: Rory has got the butt dance down
Food cravings: Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate and more Chocolate  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Eating too much too quickly

Labor Signs: none at all

Symptoms: low back pain and sore muscles
Belly Button in or out? pretty close to just popping out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still happy! I love being pregnant. 

Looking forward to: Being full term, we are so close!

Bad Mother...

I was at the gym Thursday morning when I got a verbal slap in the face from an old woman. To set this story up I need to explain; I try and work out at least once a day for an hour every day. I work very hard to stay in shape, not only for me but also for the health of, Rourke, my unborn son. My Doctor is very supportive of this and loves that I'm keeping so healthy and fit.  If he didn't think it was a good idea, I of course would stop! I'm 33 weeks along now and have only gained 13 pounds, but again my Doctor is very supportive of this and is happy to confirm on my bi-weekly appointments just how healthy Rourke is. This is of course the most important thing in the world to me and Brad right now.

Sorry...I know I'm ranting, I'm just still so angry... on Thursday I'm on the elliptical minding my own business and an old (75ish) lady comes and stands in front of my machine. She is staring at me and since I have no other option I can think of I take off one of my I-pod ear buds and smile at her. This smile is not returned and the woman says quite crossly, "Don't they have a speed limit on those things? You are going too fast!". If you have seen me work out or run anywhere you know I'm quite lazy, so there is no way this is true. While I try not snort with a giggle, making a joke in my head about old people who drive slow, I respond, “Just getting my morning workout in". The mean old witch then replies, "You work out too much your already being a BAD MOTHER to that poor baby" (insert jaw drop here). My brilliant reply to this is to say, "That is your opinion", and to glare at her as she walks away. I never seem to have the right come back ready at the time I need them... HOW DARE ANYONE EVER SAY THAT TO ANYONE!?!? Okay, you can say it to a meth head... but to a stranger at the gym? I work so hard to stay healthy and then to hear that has made me quite self-conscious. Now if someone says how small I am or how compact my stomach is I find myself awkwardly defending my belly for no reason. So I apologize if you are one of those poor people I have tried to defend myself to recently, its not you, it’s me trying to prove I'm not a bad mother...

32 weeks, 6 days

How far along? 32 weeks, 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: 13 pounds
Maternity clothes?  love them, no way to avoid them, just wish I had more of them!
Stretch marks?  Nothing yet but my stomach is taking on a mind of its own so we shall see.
Sleep: My body is starting to prepare me for the no sleep I will get when the baby comes by limiting the amount of sleep I get now.
Best moment this week:  Sharing the 4th with friends on a boat.
Miss Anything?  Social drinking the 4th was interesting being the only non drinker in the group.
Movement:  I can see his little butt sticking out of my belly!
Food cravings:  Chocolate this week, but any sweets will do.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  If I eat too much and then he starts moving, there is just only so much room.
Have you started to show yet:  can no longer see my feet...
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs:  None that I can tell
Belly Button in or out?  so weird looking almost out
Wedding rings on or off? On I have to wear it at work now I had an old man get concerned that I was going to be a single parent
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but tired (lack of sleep)
Looking forward to: Our friends gender release next week and another doctor appointment means another listen to the heartbeat.