40 Weeks

40 Weeks

As I mentioned in my last post, Charlotte made her appearance before her due date, but I wanted to post a "40 Week" post. So instead of posting info about the pregnancy I thought I would document some of the things that happened during your birthday month/week.

1. Number 1 song of the week: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
2. Biggest sporting event: London Olympics
3. Number 1 movie of the week: The Dark Knight Rises
4. One of the hottest summers on record.
5. Number 1 book (USA Today) of the week: Fifty Shades of Grey

Maternity Photos

The last trimester of my pregnancy I did not like the way I looked. I know, call it vanity, but I was extremely puffy in my hands, feet and face and I the last thing I felt was pretty. I didn't like pictures or "dressing up".

However I wanted pregnancy photos to document the occasion. We used a STL based photographer Cindy Lee Photography. She took my sister's wedding, maternity and newborn photos and I like her work. I enjoy taking my own photos, but it was extremely nice to have some else behind the camera. Despite the 90+ degree weather, at 9:00 in the morning, the photos turned out great. Anyone looking for a photographer in STL I would highly recommend Cindy.

39 Weeks - Coming Soon

39 Weeks 

I didn't get a chance to record my stats this week since baby girl made her appearance at 39w1d. I did want to capture this photo since I forgot to include it in my maternity photo shoot. 

37-38 Weeks

37-38 Weeks

How far along? 38 Weeks

Total weight gain: 33 lbs. Seriously another 3 lbs??

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks? None.

Sleep: It's starting to get rough, but I can't complain. 

Best moment this week: The start of the Olympics. Baby do you want to come out so I can watch the Olympics all day long?

Miss Anything? Eating without getting acid reflux, sleeping on my stomach and back.

Movement: Elbows and knees sticking out. 

Food cravings: Chocolate.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Gender: Team Pink

Labor Signs: Minor cramping. 75% thinned. 

Symptoms: Swelling in the hands and feet. 

Belly Button in or out? Out.

Wedding rings on or off? On, but my hands are beginning to swell. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. 

How far along? 37 Weeks

Total weight gain: 30 lbs. A week without weight gain, wa-hoo! Let's keep it that way. 

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks? None.

Sleep: It's starting to get rough.

Best moment this week: My parents coming to stay with me while David took the bar!

Miss Anything? Sitting for periods of time without getting stiff. My stomach not knocking everything over. 

Movement: Elbows and knees sticking out. 

Food cravings: Candy

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, but lots of heartburn and acid reflux.

Gender: Team Pink

Labor Signs: Minor cramping. 50% thinned. 

Symptoms: Extreme swelling in my feet at the end of the day. 

Belly Button in or out? The top is out. 

Wedding rings on or off? On, but my hands are beginning to swell. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. 

34 - 36 Weeks

36 Weeks

How far along? 36 Weeks

Total weight gain: 30 lbs. Really???

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks? None.

Sleep: Not always comfortably.

Best moment this week: Seeing our baby again on the ultrasound. She is head first. Yeah. 

Miss Anything? Rolling over, bending over and breathing.

Movement: More rolls and scrapes. 

Food cravings: Nothing.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Gender: Team Pink

Labor Signs: None.

Symptoms: Extreme swelling in my feet at the end of the day. 

Belly Button in or out? The top is out. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.

                                                                           35 Weeks

How far along? 35 Weeks

Total weight gain: 27 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks? None.

Sleep: Waking up at least once a night to pee. 

Best moment this week: Shower in STL and maternity pics!!

Miss Anything? Sleep.

Movement: Knees and legs still in ribs. 

Food cravings: Chinese.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Gender: Team Pink

Labor Signs: None.

Symptoms: Swollen feet, I mean really swollen.

Belly Button in or out? The top is really out. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. 

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks

Total weight gain: 27 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks? None.

Sleep: Waking up at least once a night. 

Best moment this week: Celebrating baby Greer with my small group. 

Miss Anything? Not being able to see below my tummy. 

Movement: More rolls and scrapes. 

Food cravings: Nothing.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Gender: Team Pink

Labor Signs: Minor cramps.

Symptoms: Swollen feet

Belly Button in or out? The top is out. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.