41 weeks

How far along? 41 weeks

Total weight gain:  +40lbs according to my doctors appointment today

Maternity clothes? all maternity and yoga pants

Stretch marks? not that I can see - of course that doesn't really mean anything

Sleep: I can't sleep, but I'm sleepy all the time

Best moment this week: We had another ultrasound today so it was great to see the little guy again!

Miss Anything?  I STILL want a beer, a nice and VERY tall Blue Moon, with 2 oranges!

Movement: He is a very active little boy

Food cravings: ICECREAM!! Loving some Mint Chocolate Chip

Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing really!

Have you started to show yet: I feel huge

Symptoms:  stretching pains and the joints in my lower back are killing me, not to mention I am pretty much out of breath from walking up the stairs :(

Belly Button in or out? it's out there

Wedding rings on or off? off

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy, but growing VERY impatient by the day...

Looking forward to: Well he is getting too big to stay in his mama so we are headed to the hospital 3/29 to be induced.  By then end of the weekend we will have our little guy out in this world!

40 long weeks

How far along? 40 weeks

Total weight gain:  +36lbs

Maternity clothes? all maternity and yoga pants

Stretch marks? not yet, I am getting nervous though

Sleep: I can't sleep, but I'm sleepy all the time

Best moment this week: this week has been a difficult one.  On our due date, we woke up to a busted pipe in our front yard with water pouring into our basement :(  On a happier note, my mom took me out to get a pedicure and Chinese food!

Miss Anything?  I STILL want a beer, a nice and VERY tall Blue Moon, with 2 oranges!

Movement: He is a very active little boy

Food cravings: ICECREAM!! Loving some Mint Chocolate Chip

Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing really!

Have you started to show yet: I feel huge

Symptoms:  stretching pains and the joints in my lower back are killing me, not to mention I am pretty much out of breath from walking up the stairs :(

Belly Button in or out? it's out there

Wedding rings on or off? off

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy, but growing VERY impatient by the day...

Looking forward to: getting this baby into the world!  I really hope that I don't have to wait two more weeks :(

39 weeks

How far along? 39 weeks

Total weight gain: not for sure till my appointment this afternoon but I would guess +36lbs

Maternity clothes? all maternity and yoga pants

Stretch marks? not yet, I am getting nervous though

Sleep: I can't sleep, but I'm sleepy all the time

Best moment this week: getting a super cute Miami onesie :)

Miss Anything?  I STILL want a beer, a nice and VERY tall Blue Moon, with 2 oranges!

Movement: He is a very active little boy

Food cravings: ICECREAM!! Loving some Mint Chocolate Chip

Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing really!

Have you started to show yet: I feel huge

Symptoms:  stretching pains and the joints in my lower back are killing me, not to mention I am pretty much out of breath from walking up the stairs :(

Belly Button in or out? it's out there

Wedding rings on or off? off

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy, but growing pretty impatient by the day...

Looking forward to: getting this baby into the world!  I'm putting on my walking shoes this weekend!

Hale Baby Shower

Cathy and Katherine threw a wonderful baby shower for us at my house for the Hale family.  We were once again totally spoiled by everyone's generosity!

 

Our own maternity session

Ben and I decided to take our own pictures.  We couldn't justify hiring a professional photographer, but wanted to capture this exciting time in our life.  So here we are at 38.5 weeks!

38 weeks

How far along? 38 weeks

Total weight gain: +34lbs

Maternity clothes? all maternity and yoga pants

Stretch marks? not yet, I am getting nervous though

Sleep: I can't sleep at night, not sure if I'm just anxious or what

Best moment this week: getting things situated in the nursery.  We even got a dresser :)

Miss Anything?  I STILL want a beer, a nice and VERY tall Blue Moon, with 2 oranges!

Movement: He is a very active little boy

Food cravings: ICECREAM!! Loving some Mint Chocolate Chip

Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing really!

Have you started to show yet: I feel huge

Symptoms:  stretching pains and the joints in my lower back are killing me, not to mention I am pretty much out of breath from walking up the stairs :(

Belly Button in or out? it's out there

Wedding rings on or off? on most days, but some days I can't wear them

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: having this baby!

37 Weeks - FULL TERM

How far along? 37 weeks

Total weight gain: +30lbs

Maternity clothes? all maternity and yoga pants

Stretch marks? not yet, I am getting nervous though

Sleep: I can't sleep at night, not sure if I'm just anxious or what

Best moment this week: being full term - we are ready for Baby Hale any day now.  Plus, I finally was able to move around the nursery to kind of resemble a room!

Miss Anything?  I STILL want a beer, a nice and VERY tall Blue Moon, with 2 oranges!

Movement: He is a very active little boy

Food cravings: can't get enough food

Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing really!

Have you started to show yet: I feel huge

Symptoms:  stretching pains and the joints in my lower back are killing me

Belly Button in or out? it's out there

Wedding rings on or off? on most days, but some days I can't wear them

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: having this baby!