40 Weeks

How far along? 40 weeks & 3 days

Total weight gain: 45 lbs

Sleep: Terrible. I have been waking up so many times to pee and for a few contractions here & there.

Best Moment this week?  Having a NST and hearing that this little girl is doing great!

My hospital bag is packed re-packed & re-packed again.

The house is clean.

The nursery is almost done. (I want to paint two bookshelves)

We are ready.

I have an ultrasound scheduled for the 18th to check the fluid around the baby.

If the ultrasound shows the fluid is fine & she doesn't decide to come out on her own, I will be induced September 24th. 

Only 10 more days! 

(I can wait, I can wait... I am waiting impatiently)

:)

39 Weeks

How far along? 39 weeks

Total weight gain: 45 lbs

Maternity clothes? yes

Sleep: Up on and off throughout the night, but still able to nap during the day
Stretch marks? I found one above my belly button

Food cravings: I was "craving" Chick-fil-a yesterday so we went for lunch :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing new

Miss anything? I can't wait to eat turkey sandwiches all day, every day anddddd all the amazing caffeine-packed, Fall-themed, Starbucks drinks...YUM.

Gender: girl girl girl

Labor signs: nothing new. Braxton hicks, some cramping and lower back pain

Have you started to show? clearly

Symptoms: same old, same old

Belly Button in or out? officially out!

Wedding rings on or off? still off

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy, not too moody lately

Best Moment this week? My doctor appointment today & learning that the longest we would have to wait to meet our little lady would be 19 days (September 24th). Emmah, please don't make mommy wait that long, but if you are anything like me you will not be rushed and will come at the last minute!

Looking forward to anything? Meeting our baby girl! 

38 Weeks

How far along? 38 weeks

Total weight gain: 42 lbs

Maternity clothes? occasionally, but still wearing bigger-sized regular clothes too!

Sleep: Up every 2 hours to pee

Food cravings: I am craving...FOOD. (and still packing on the pounds!)

Anything making you queasy or sick: There are mushrooms in my fridge and I still don't want them 

Miss anything? Hmm. Being able to bend over and tie my shoes without grunting, putting on pants without falling over, regular clothes, coffee, "The Wreck" from Potbelly's, beer & margaritas, NOT having my thighs rub together. But OBVIOUSLY this is all worth it for this little baby girl and I wouldn't change a thing!

Gender: Baby girl

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks contractions but that's it?!

Have you started to show? Psssh. No. DUH.

Symptoms: Back pain here & there. Nothing to complain about though. I have been so blessed with an easy pregnancy.

Belly Button in or out? Pretty much an outie now. But just barely.

Wedding rings on or off? Off. These chubby fingers said "NO" a long time ago.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but goodness am I irritable and snap on my poor husband. 

Best Moment this week? Hearing that baby is about 6-7 oz and I am not going to have a 13 lb baby. Seriously. This was a fear of mine. For my lady-parts sake.

Looking forward to anything? Meeting this little girl?! My heart can't stand the excitement. 

Emmah Elizabeth, we are counting down the days!

36 Weeks

How far along? 36 weeks

Total weight gain: 36 lbs. Here's to eating ice cream every night! And not working out for 9 months ;) 

Maternity clothes? Yes indeed.

Sleep: Eh, I get a few hours each night? But I am napping like a pro!

Food cravings: No cravings, just hungry. All. The. Time.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still haven't eaten mushrooms

Miss anything? Downing cups of coffee on the days I feel I need it

Gender: Baby Girl

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks, wahoo!

Have you started to show? There's no denying being pregnant at this point

Symptoms: HEART-to-the-BURN. frequent bathroom trips, tired & lazy, feeling like absolutely everything is a sign of labor... 

Belly Button in or out? Right in-between, not out or in.

Wedding rings on or off? off 

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY 

Best Moment this week?  Hearing at my 36 week appointment that all the braxton hicks contractions I have been having are a good sign and hopefully I won't go past my due date...weeeeeeeee!

Looking forward to anything? Meeting our little Emmah Elizabeth!

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

Total weight gain: 34 lbs

Maternity clothes? I've actually been wearing a lot of non-maternity dresses. I scored this t-shirt dress from Target, on sale!

Stretch marks? Nothing new, my belly is still clear of stretch marks

Sleep: Okay. I am tossing and turning more, not being able to stay comfortable in the same position for a while. I have also been waking up earlier & earlier. 

Food cravings: nothing specific 

Anything making you queasy or sick: still can't eat mushrooms

Miss anything? a glass of wine, my summer wardrobe, sleeping on my stomach

Gender: girl girl girl

Labor signs: just a few braxton hicks

Have you started to show? Yep!  

Symptoms: lower back pain, frequent bathroom trips, heartburn/indigestion, swollen feet & ankles

Belly Button in or out? still hangin' in there as an innie

Wedding rings on or off? off 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Best Moment this week?  Hubby talking to Emmah at night before we go to bed  

Looking forward to anything? painting the nursery on FRIDAY! 

Only 6 more weeks until I'm 40 weeks?!