34 Weeks

Next week is my last every other week appt and then I'll start on my weekly appointments!!!

This past weekend my mom and sister came to help me get the nursery together. All the furniture was put together, the bedding was placed in the crib, the cradle was set up in my bedroom, and all of her clothes/washcloths/towels/etc...were washed, folded, and placed neatly in order of size and type. The diapers were also set up in a well organized fashion so let's just hope it can stay this way ha!

The only things missing are the curtains, the mirror being hung above the dresser, and the name above her crib. We have the mirror I just need Jared to hang it and the curtains and name are being made by family and friends. The crown molding and baseboards will be put into place once the kitchen is done so I just need someone to help me paint the trim around the windows.

Let me just say this though, I feel so much less stressed about the nursery now knowing that at least if something happens and she is born early, the bed is ready, the chair is set up, and the clothing and dresser are in place! She won't notice if the baseboards aren't complete before she arrives...I, of course, would love for them to be in but IF something were to happen it would be okay!

This weekend I think I will start trying to get together the items to pack. I will buy travel size shampoo, etc... and go ahead and lay out the suitcase and start placing the items of hers I want to bring. I know I need an outfit to carry her home in, an outfit for pictures, some hats, some gowns, etc...so these are things I can go ahead and pack. I also know that this weekend will be more of a relaxing weekend for me since I was non stop on the go or doing something (cleaning, nursery, etc...) last weekend from Fri-Sun. This weekend I should take it easy!

Our new kitchen cabinets have also been installed and the counter tops were templated yesterday!!! One step closer to having my kitchen back and for that I'm really ecstatic!

I was going to post a couple of pictures (but I cannot get these pictures to flip...if anyone knows how to do it on blogger let me know, if not that's fine because once finished I won't be uploading from my phone but instead from my camera) but these are NOT the finished product, just a preview :)

How far along? 34 Weeks and 1 day

Size of Baby: According to What to Expect.com, a large cantaloupe - 19 - 22 inches long and 5.5 pounds

Total Weight Gain/Loss: as of a week ago it was 24 pounds...I'm sure I've put on more since then...I go back to the doc on Wednesday so we will get a definite then :)
 

Maternity clothes? mainly dresses and running shorts
 

Stretch marks? none

Gender: girl

Belly Button In/Out: still in

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Sleep:I sleep great, when I'm sleeping. I have a hard time falling asleep due to comfort level but it's really not that bad. I can no longer lay on my back at all because I can't breathe and I wake up numerous times to pee during the night. 

Movement: non stop...she apparently hasn't run out of room yet

Food cravings: nothing lately

Best Moment This Week: getting the nursery set up and visiting with my mom and sister. Also, seeing the kitchen with new cabinets :)

Miss Anything? not feeling out of breath all the time. I went to walmart yesterday and standing in one of the aisles I felt some difficulty breathing. It's strange to feel like that.

What I am looking forward to: my doctor appointment next week and relaxing this weekend

Have you started to show yet? of course!!!!