34 week appt

Everything is fine and dandy in my uterus. Jack weighs a little over 5 pounds and his head is securely planted in my pelvis, which feels awesome by the way. I have to go back to the doctor in 1 1/2 weeks and then I start going every week until the end.

I have about 4 weeks left of work until my maternity leave begins... I can't wait.

Ahhhhh

I went to get dressed for work yesterday and realized that overnight I outgrew a lot of my maternity clothes. Not impressed. My collection of mens large t-shirts don't even fit, what the hell! I think I'm going to get a few more dress from Old Navy (even though I'm still angry with them about the $5 trickery) since those are kind of like moo moos and I can't easily outgrow those.

Look what I found for Jack's room:

comfort

I've got two pairs of capris that are the most comfortable things ever. I wish that I could wear them everyday, but that just looks dirty. I've also discovered that wearing just a sports bra and these new SUPER comfortable undies around the house is the best feeling ever (sexy, I know!). A few weeks ago I decided to spend the day in just a bra and I've been doing it as much as possible ever since. I really enjoy the feeling of nothing touch my skin other than the breeze from my fan.
Last night to work I wore a fitted undershirt and another fitted (not tight) shirt over it with maternity pants that zip and button right under my belly. I couldn't have been more uncomfortable! I haven't worn the pants in two weeks and they are getting a little difficult to button. And there was just too much touching me. As soon as I got home I took all my clothes off, what a relief! I know what I'm going to wear tonight and even though it will make me look like a moose, I just don't care anymore. I'm choosing comfort over style.

I ate 1/4 of a whole watermelon yesterday and washed it down with a gallon of water... Jack approved, my bladder did not.


p.s. -old navy, don't tell me you have maternity clothes for $5 and show me a pair of flip flops!

This week

I'm not sure what to call this post.

I think that I'm ready to be done gaining weight but at the same time I want to eat like crazy (mostly ice cream). I just took a picture for 34 weeks and realized my face looks a little... puffy. My arms are getting large and squishy and my legs and ass are filling out. Yes, this is my fault because I sort of stopped exercising a few weeks ago but I've been so busy and exhausted from working on the baby room that exercising would push me over the edge. I can barely make it through work from being so exhausted. Something that is not my fault, however, is that the D bras I bought LAST MONTH are now too small... I'll just pretend that all the weight gain went to Jack and the girls!

Yesterday Jack kicked me so hard in the ribs that I yelled very loud. It actually really hurt and startled me quite a bit. He's getting good at landing those kicks.

34 Weeks

Jack's about 5 pounds now and I can feel his every movement! He's been moving most of the day and I'm hoping he takes a nap soon so I can get some sleep. He definitely feels bigger to me because of how uncomfortable most of his movements are. According to babycenter, a baby that is born from 34 weeks on should do as well as any other term baby which is great news, preterm labor is no longer a worry!

I heard a rumor from someone I work with that I had my baby this weekend... good to know!

Dick, Dot and Sharon came to my last ultrasound on Thursday. Jack was moving like crazy so he put on a good show for us. We got to see an ear, his penis and his long fingers!

I forgot to take a 33 week belly picture but I'll post a 33 week Jack picture instead!

Penis

32 week check up

I just got back from the doctor. I gained 5 pounds which isn't as bad as I was expecting. Jack is head down and weighs in the upper 3 pound range. His heart rate is 136. I now have to start going every 2 weeks... the end is near! In 4 weeks I have to have a routine rectal swab for group b strep... gross!!! I got the paperwork to fill out for Jack's birth certificate, very exciting! So overall everything is going great. I'm now going to go take a nap and then work on my birth plan.