36 Weeks

How big is baby this week:  size of a honeydew!

http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/36-weeks-pregnant.aspx?MsdVisit=1



Due Date: November 13, 2012

Weight Gain: Total gain of 16lbs

Symptoms: Braxton hicks, hot most of the time, lots of bathroom trips, tired more, completely indecisive

Sleep: Maybe a little less than I have been but not enough to complain yet or feel exhausted.  However, one thing I can't wait for after baby is born is putting on a pair of normal sweatpants and sleeping for at least an hr all cozied up on my back!

I miss: With the Cardinals in the playoffs I'm kind of missing that I can't have a beer while watching the game. Or with the fall weather being so perfect it would be nice to go out to the wineries for a glass of wine.

I am loving: Post Season Baseball, GO CARDS!! The weather! And LOVED our maternity photo session!



Finally got something put on the wall....love this deer decal!
Still more to put up and need some pop of color.



I am looking forward to: Going to the Cards game on either Thursday or Friday this week with Lauren! Yay, girls night at the ballpark!

Movements: Active as normal and getting bigger! At my doc appointment this week baby girl's head had dropped. The doctor will check progression next week on Tuesday.

Milestones:  Baby will be full term in 7 days! I can't believe it the time has gone by so fast!

It's a....: GIRL!

If you are interested in guessing baby girl's date of birth and how much she will weigh follow the link and fill in your guess.

 http://www.expectnet.com/games/Baby-Emerson


For Reference


Bryan
7 lbs 12 oz
21 in
Born at 10:05 am



Jess
6 lbs 10 oz
20 in
Born at 4:13 am



35 Weeks

How big is baby this week:  size of a coconut!

http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/35-weeks-pregnant.aspx?MsdVisit=1



Due Date: November 13, 2012

Weight Gain: Total gain of 15lbs

Symptoms: Have had an increase in the amount of braxton hicks contractions, hot most of the time, increase in the number of bathroom trips and getting more tired lately with occasional bursts of energy.

Sleep: The past few days I've been sleeping pretty well even without the aid of my pregnancy wedge pillow. More than usual bathroom trips during the night.

I miss: Full night of sleep and my regular comfy clothes.

Things on the to do list:

• Finish decorating baby girl's room
• Get carseat installed
• Finalize song playlist for labor
• Think about packing bags

I am loving: Post Season Baseball, GO CARDS!! The weather has been great. Also, loving how Bryan has been so willing to help make decorating decisions when I've been sooo indecisive and how involved he is with getting things for baby girl.


I am looking forward to: Our maternity photo shoot was last night. Can't wait to see how they turn out. We had them done at Quail Ridge Park. The sky didn't cooperate with sunset so we are going to try and do those on a random day with the photographer.

Movements: I wish I could describe the movements better but she's moving the same as she's been. Very active and very consistently. I definitely can tell she's getting bigger! I really hope she keeps pretty close to her same sleep schedule once she's born as in utero. Getting anxious to see how big she is.

Milestones:  Our next appointment is Monday, October 15th....and the remaining 4 after that are already on the schedule one every week after that until baby girl is here. Can't believe we are already that close!

It's a....: GIRL!

With 5 weeks left I thought it would be fun to set up an online baby pool.....if you are interested in guessing baby girl's date of birth and how much she will weigh follow the link and fill in your guess.

 http://www.expectnet.com/games/Baby-Emerson



Week 34

How big is baby this week:  size of a butternut squash

http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/34-weeks-pregnant.aspx

Due Date: November 13, 2012

Weight Gain: Baby and I are really packing on the pounds now at 14lbs from starting weight. I keep forgetting to take bump photos so this is as good as it gets.

Symptoms: Low back achiness, braxton hicks contractions randomly, warm/hot most of the time, some shortness of breath.  

Sleep: Starting to have trouble sleeping again with hip and back pain and baby does some kicking in the night too.

I miss: Full night of sleep and my regular more comfy clothes.

Things on the to do list:

• Finish decorating baby girl's room
• Get carseat installed
• Finalize song playlist for labor
• Think about packing bags

I am loving: The weather!


I am looking forward to: My mom and dad purchased a photography session for a shower gift so I am in the works of setting up a maternity shoot sometime this month.

Movements: Baby Girl still continues to do a lot of moving around. The family went out last Friday night for happy hour fondue at the Stone Cellar Fondue on Main Street and when they brought out the chocolate baby girl starting kicking up a storm! On Sunday I went to see the new Clint Eastwood baseball movie, Trouble with the Curve with my dad and baby kicked through the whole thing. She's already taking after her momma loving chocolate and baseball! :) 

Milestones:  

• Finally made a decision on crib sheets and on a rocker/glider. We got them in the mail this past week.

• Signed up for the October baptism class at our church

It's a....: GIRL!



A friend/co-worker just gave this to me today engraved with her name