38-39 Weeks

38-39 Weeks

How far along? 38-39 Weeks
Total weight gain? 28 lbs. (as of 38 week appointment)
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Maybe a few around my belly button.
Sleep? What's that?
Best moment of the week? Starting to show and feel signs of labor.
Miss anything? Getting up and down off the floor easily, getting out of the car.
Movement? More pressure than movement
Food cravings? Soda
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope
Exercise?  1 miles on the elliptical and 5 miles on bike.
Gender? Team Blue
Labor Signs? a few BH contractions here and there, pressure in my pelvis, mucus plug
Symptoms?  everything
Belly button in or out? Top is out
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy.

C's 38 Week Comparison
C's 39 Week Comparison

Whatever Wednesday

D-Day is quickly approaching and I feel both prepared/unprepared. Life as we know it will change once again and this both excites and terrorizes me. I'm looking forward to the new edition, but I will also miss the days of hanging out with my favorite girl. I know she is going to be a great big sister, but at the same time I know things might be challenging. She's never had to share me with anyone other than daddy and she is the center of our world. I'm going to try not to let myself feel guilty if there her days are filled with Curious George marathons, at least at first. Daddy is planning a few dates for the two of them, so hopefully that will help.

The other day I ran into Walmart for a few items and when I got there I realized I was a walking people of Walmart ad. I know you have seen those pictures floating around FB and other places. I looked the website in hopes that I would find something similar to what I was wearing, but I guess it wasn't that bad after all. However, I felt completely uncomfortable. Here's what I wore - homecoming t-shirt that was to small and didn't cover my belly and leggings that I'm sure are a little see through. I know, it's not the worse thing ever, but I had intended to wear a jacket to cover my butt and belly. As I was waiting in the return line I felt a cold draft on my stomach and realized what I was wearing. In my defense I had been cleaning all day and didn't noticed how bad I looked. Seriously I keep thinking someone should take my photo and post it to the site with the caption - letting it all hang out. Ha Ha!

Mockingjay Part 1 comes out tonight (I'm sure there are still midnight screenings right?) and I want to see it so badly. If I make it to Saturday, I'm really tempted to go see it. Who knows when I'll get another chance, right?

One of my favorite authors came out with her newest book last month and my name finally came up at the library. I'm torn between gobbling it up now or waiting until the hospital. I should probably go ahead and read it, but I also think I might need some nighttime reading material as well. I don't even know what books are all the rage right now. I could use recommendations if anyone has any.

We put up our Christmas tree over the weekend. I usually wait until Thanksgiving, but decided to go ahead and put it up early. It's not as decked out as normal, but C's at the age where she's constantly messing with the ornaments that I didn't want it to be a challenge for me or her. I have presents I want to go ahead and wrap, but I know that she will try and open them if they are left out and I really don't have anywhere to store wrapped gifts.

Whatever Thursday

Has anyone noticed that stores are already crowded and it's not even Black Friday yet? Getting a parking space is challenging enough these days, at least for a pregnant lady with a toddler,  throw in extra shoppers and it's a nightmare. Yes, it's my choice to go out and I do love the challenge and excitement that goes along with shopping. Plus I am trying to soak up these last few days where it's just me and my girl and shopping is still somewhat pleasant.

My To-Do list before the baby comes gets longer by the day. Here are a few things on my list.

1. Wash bottles and pump parts (hopefully we won't need them right away)
2. Clean and install car seat
3. Mail about 10 different things
4. Finish sewing projects
5. Decorate for Christmas
6. Start wrapping Christmas presents
7. Finish cleaning out C's closet.
8. Stain wooden crate for newborn photos.

I feel like there is a 100 more things to add to the list, but pregnancy brain is taking over.

We have been very blessed with the community we have built here in SD. One of my very dear friends threw us a "sprinkle" and yesterday my MOPS group showered me and another expecting mom with food, a card and prayers for our family. Living away from family, especially when expecting, is difficult but God has greatly blessed us here. A big thank you to everyone who has sent us gifts, hand me downs and diapers. I hope to be able to do the same once we are done having kids.

We were at the library today and there was this girl who kept trying to take the toys C was planning with. There was some screaming, but C usually gave up the toy, with my prompting to the other child. I've noticed lately that we keep running into the same "bullies" at Chick-fil-a and the library and they are always girls. I hate to call them bullies, since I know they are just being kids, but it does make me mad that many times their parents don't seem to care or correct their kids. I try not to make a big deal about it, and just emphasize that we need to take turns and share. C has been pushed a few times and she usually laughs it off, but in those instances I do talk to the child and tell them it's not nice to push others.

I know sharing does not come easily to a 2 year old, but we are doing our best to teach C to share and take turns especially with D-Day quickly approaching. She says that she will share with baby brother but we will see how that goes.

Holiday Pinterest: Halloween Edition

UPDATE: Somehow this post was published before I had a chance to finish. Pictures are no posted.

I meant to post this week's ago, but for some reason I didn't get my act together. I am currently planning ahead for Thanksgiving and Christmas since baby's arrival is expected during the height of the holiday season.

I found a lot of inspiration for easy Halloween decorating ideas on Pinterest. I don't decorate much for Halloween, but I do love having a festive mantle. I haven't decided if I want to decorate for Thanksgiving or skip right over to Christmas. I'm not skipping Thanksgiving but I don't think I'll have the time to do both this year.

Here's a few of our holiday pics, complete with a few new Pinterest projects.

Bat Garland

Spider Web

Mummy Tubes

Boo Bags

35-37 Weeks

35-36 Weeks

How far along? 35-36 Weeks
Total weight gain? 24 lbs. (as of 36 week appointment)
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Maybe a few around my belly button.
Sleep? Better, but I'm still getting up several times a night to pee.
Best moment of the week? Royals made it to the World Series (but lost), Halloween festivities and Sprinkle shower And confirming that he is head down
Miss anything? Sleeping on my stomach, getting up without rolling over till my feet touch the floor, my bladder
Movement? Yes, but more rolls and scrapes
Food cravings? Candy
Anything making you queasy or sick? I've developed a cold
Exercise? 2x - 1.5 miles on the elliptical and 13 miles on bike.
Gender? Team Blue
Labor Signs? a few BH contractions here and there, pressure in my pelvis
Symptoms?  everything
Belly button in or out? Top is out
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy.

C's 35-36 Week Comparison

37 Weeks

How far along? 37 Weeks
Total weight gain? 26 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch Marks? Maybe a few around my belly button.
Sleep? Awful this week, as I have been sick all week with a runny nose, cough and sore throat
Best moment of the week? My friends, Carrie and Jeffrey came to visit and put up with my cold.
Miss anything? Rolling Over, breathing, having an appetite
Movement? Yes, but more rolls and scrapes
Food cravings? Absolutely nothing this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick? my cold
Exercise? A hike, maybe a mile or so.
Gender? Team Blue
Labor Signs? a few BH contractions here and there, pressure in my pelvis
Symptoms?  Still feel warm all the time, BH, heartburn
Belly button in or out? Top is out
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy.

C's 37 Week Comparison