36+ Weeks

 

How far along? 36w 4d.

  

Size of Esme? About 19.25 inches and weighs about 6.3 lbs. Her body fat is about 8% but will increase to 15% in the next 3 weeks.

 

Movement? Her movement is much less this week but still consistent and routine. I can press on her bottom and feel her legs squish into the other side of my tummy. I can also feel her head pressing lower and lower into my pelvis/onto my bladder when she squirms. Bathroom breaks have increased a lot this week.

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back, an empty bladder, and wine.

Best moments this week? We had a preliminary inspection by Crown Movers for our trip back home (if that's where we are going). It's exciting to think that we are close enough to moving to have an inspection of the household items!

Also, spending the whole weekend with David and puppy sitting for this little guy...

Sleep? No :*(

Baby's position? Still head down!

Food cravings? Milk, coffee, ice cold drinks.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Consuming sugar. It makes me feel really funny and yucky inside.

Labor Signs? No. But still having Braxton Hicks. 

Symptoms? Same as last week... Swelling, numbness in my hands and feet, incredibly sore wrists, loose pelvis, and HEARTBURN. I'm eating a lot less now too (thankfully). I think my stomach space is really diminished. It's really nice to not feel hungry all the time.

Belly Button in or out? Innie...just barely.

Looking forward to? Next Saturday David and I are attending a couples workshop put on by my Daisy Birthing teacher. It's 4 hours long but I think it will be really informative and helpful when it comes time to deliver. I'm also excited for the midwife appointment we have on Tuesday.

Happy or Moody most of the time? Exhausted but happy, happy happy.

35+ Weeks

This is what a sleepless night looks like!

 

How far along? 35w 4d.

  

Size of Esme? About 18.75 inches and weighs about 5.75 lbs. The size of a crenshaw melon.

Movement? Our JJB is living up to her reputation. She's squirmy all the time (active for more of the day than inactive). 

Miss Anything? Oh my...traveling. Usually David and I would just be getting back from some amazing trip right now. Morocco was in the cards for this year but that's on hold for awhile. I'm noticeably antsy with being unable to quickly move around and visit new and exciting places that blow my mind. However, in a month or so, Esme will arrive and give us the MOST mind blowing experience we've ever had. 

Best moments this week? Finding out Esme moved into a head down position and the risk of C-section is reduced. 

Taking an aquafit class at the gym with a bunch of great-grandmothers. They are the cutest women ever. I love all the stories the like to tell me which are very helpful, positive and sweet.

Friday morning David and I had an anniversary breakfast at Betty's Tea Rooms. If you've ever been there, you'd understand why it was the best part of my week. Mmmm.

Saturday, we decoupaged the drawers to Esme's dresser (David measured and cut, you know, the manly part of decoupage). We only have a little bit of painting left and it will be finished. We will hopefully finish that today and I can add some photos. 

Sleep? Here and there. Naps are wonderful.

Baby's position? Head down (YAHOOOOO!!) and ready for the world. 

Food cravings? Cereal and blended slushies. In particular, I'm really loving blended virgin margaritas (hold the salt). 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Laying on my back. 

Labor Signs? No. But I've been having intermittent period like cramps a few times a day for a few days. I don't know what labor is supposed to feel like but it seems like my body is practicing. The pain doesn't happen often so I don't worry about it...yet. 

Symptoms? Swelling, numbness in my hands, incredibly sore wrists (I can hardly use my hands at all!), waddling and HEARTBURN. 

 

Wedding rings on or off? My engagement ring fits but I've give up on wearing it. I can't remember to put it on and, frankly, conjuring the motivation to get dressed is hard enough let alone to put on jewelry.

Belly Button in or out? Innie. 

Looking forward to? Holding our baby.

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy, tired and excited!

34+ Weeks

How far along? 34w 4d.

Size of Esme? About 18 inches and weighs about 5.25 lbs.

Movement? There's a party in my belly everyday at 6 am, 9 am and 9pm (there are probably more times but I'm too busy to feel them).

Miss Anything? Confidence in my body, shoes that fit, breathing.

Best moments this week? Celebrating David and my six year wedding anniversary tonight. Getting the stroller in the mail (it's a little ridiculous how excited I am about this stroller). Getting pictures of the finished crib skirt. Antenatal class last Thursday. Finalizing our trip down to London for the Olympics!

With the car seat adapter.

Sideview. Please disregard the mess in the background!

Frontview.

Sleep? Not much this week.

Baby's position? Transverse (sideways).

Food cravings? Smoothies, cream soda, coffee and water. Apparently I've been thirsty! 

Anything making you queasy or sick? No.

Labor Signs? No.

Symptoms? The worst heartburn EVER. I think this is why I haven't been sleeping.

Wedding rings on or off? Wedding ring-off. Engagement ring-on.

Belly Button in or out? Innie. 

Looking forward to? Midwife appointment (am) and Daisy Birthing class (pm) on Tuesday and the second and final antenatal class at the hospital this Thursday night.  

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy and positive!

33+ Weeks

How far along? 33w 4d.

Size of Esme? About 17.75 inches and weighs about 4.75 lbs.

Movement: Definitely an athletic little girl. Lots of wiggles, kicks and tumbling.

Miss Anything? Back to missing sunshine.  Last weeks many days of sunshine were the absolute best (even though my hands/fingers and ankles disagreed).  But, I don't miss working out anymore because I've been swimming which is a REALLY hard workout. 

Best moment this week? Baby shower yesterday! Five of us girls got together at Paula's house, ate some delicious food (thanks Kelsey!), did some activities and chatted for over 4 hours. It was amazing. Unfortunately, we didn't get any pictures of us all together. Three of the girls there were Non-Americans so we had to explain what the purpose of a baby shower was. I don't know that they understood it but they were troopers to go along with our crazy American traditions.

Decorations all made by Kelsey

Children's book themed goodies and table

Our Baby Shower Activities

Also, getting the changing table upstairs. It's not finished yet but we needed to take advantage of having strong helpers available to move it. We will finish is at some point int he next 4 weeks.

Finally, getting a good work out in the pool was awesome. It was great to feel like I worked hard. I was incredibly sore and tired the rest of the day but it was worth it!

Sleep? I can sleep anywhere, anytime. It's my new talent.

Stretch marks? Don't make me say it...yes. BUT, I think they're less noticeable.

Food cravings: Chocolate-namely Ben and Jerry's Phish Food Ice Cream.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Labor Signs: No.

Symptoms: Crazy heartburn (I've become a connoisseur of chewable antacids). Also, exhaustion, pregnancy brain, and swelling. New development though-swimming decreases inflammation in my fingers and ankles!

Wedding rings on or off? Wedding ring-off. Engagement ring-on. Seems as though my knuckles have swollen more than the fleshy part of my fingers. Odd.

Belly Button in or out? Innie. 

Looking forward to? Antenatal (prenatal in USA) class at the hospital on Thursday night. Maybe I can get some of my questions answered! I think it's supposed to be like a mini Lamaze class with additional hospital information. We only get one class though so I'm curious how much information we are really going to get in just a few hours. 


Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and very tired (but not at all moody).