38 Weeks

How far along: 38 weeks today-how did that happen?!

Gender:Boy-we can't wait to meet him!

Weight gain: 35 lbs...

Maternity clothes: yep-the usual suspects...although I'm down to one pair of jeans-the full belly panel ones. My low panel jeans are just too uncomfortable at this point...

Stretch marks: yep-they've reared their ugly head-this little guy is stretching me out-I don't think there's much room left for him!

Belly button in or out: as out as it's going to get I think-which is pretty much flat

Sleep: ugh not happening! I think it's natures' way of getting me ready for this baby. Last night I was so tired I went to bed at 8:30, only to wake up at 9:45, 11:15, 2:22, 4:36 and then my alarm at 5:15...so, yeah, that was fun!

Best moment this week: having a last 'girls night' with some fabulous ladies that included staying up past midnight! And catching up with another great friend-my college roomie, Bur! I sure have been feeling the love lately and can't wait to welcome this little guy into such a loving and supportive family/circle of friends!!

Worst moment this week: lack of sleep/naps-I got so spoiled last week on school vacation with my daily naps!

Miss anything: a full nights sleep-ha! I probably won't see one of those for the next 20 years or so...

Movement: oh yes, baby G is an active little guy!

Cravings:nah, not really

Looking forward to: meeting our little one in 2 weeks!

37 Weeks

How far along: 37 weeks-I am officially full term, after a loss this is a huge deal. We didn't know if we would ever get to this point, so it feels great to be here!

Gender: it's a boy-and we're so excited-can't wait to meet you little guy!!

Weight gain: 33 lbs

Maternity clothes: still rotating a select few...it's starting to get a little old, but I refuse to buy any new maternity clothes

Stretch marks: ugh omg yes-spotted them for the first time this morning :( I'm not sure if they've been there for awhile and I haven't seen them because they're so low or if they are a new addition this week, but I'm super bummed....thought I had avoided that whole situation-guess it's one-pieces for me this summer...

Belly button in or out: in but flattened out as can be

Sleep: I'm averaging a good amount total, although I'm still getting up at least once in the night to pee. And this weekend has been school vacation so I've been staying up later than usual-I'm hooked on Netflix!

Best moment this week: reaching the milestone of 37 weeks, don't get me wrong, I'm hoping to go to the full 40, but after holding my breath and praying for this baby throughout most of the first trimester, it feels so good to have carried this baby to 'full term' :)

Worst moment this week: finding my stretch marks! I'll get over it and of course it's all worth it in the end, but it's definitely a disappointment to realize my body really isn't ever going to be the same...

Miss anything: my stretch mark free belly....(okay, okay I'll move on)

Movement: still tons! Nick's mom and brothers were over on Sunday and got to see some major movement-it was really cool for them to see!

Cravings: still milk and dairy products-love my ice cream :)

Looking forward to: just the weeks I have left to finalize things and spend time with friends and nick before our life gets turned upside down!!

36 Weeks

How far along: 36 weeks yesterday!

Gender: boy

Weight gain: 30 lbs 

Maternity clothes: I've still got my staples that I rotate, but I'm running out if creative ways to mix and match them so there are a lot of duplicate outfits at this point...

Stretch marks: still none 

Belly button in or out: completely flat

Sleep: averaging one get-up a night, although the other night I could not sleep at all and got a total of 4 hours...the next day was pretty rough!

Best moment this week: hanging out with my new nephew Charlie! He's such a cutie and I can't wait to get the two boys together!

Worst moment this week: let's just say I was introduced to Braxton-hicks this week. For the first time ever, I felt some pretty intense pressure and tightness in my stomach. I had no idea what I was feeling and whether or not it meant I was going into labor-so that was pretty scary! But I had a regularly scheduled appt and my midwife assured me that it's completely normal and it's a good thing and does not mean I'm going into labor anytime soon-so that was all good to hear! When I woke up the next day I felt better, but I'm glad I know what to expect with that! 

Miss anything: just being able to move around quicker and not feeling so large...

Movement: oh yes-this baby is so active it's nuts! My midwife told me to monitor fetal movements and that I should feel 10 within an hour. Well I've tried it and have been averaging 10 kicks within 10 minutes was the most and one time we reached 10 kicks within a minute! I have a feeling we're going to have our hands full with this little guy!

Cravings: pancakes! I've had pancakes for the last 2 out of 5 meals...I crave light, fluffy, buttery pancakes..

Looking forward to: a hot date tomorrow night with my valentine! 

35 Weeks

How far along: 35 weeks yesterday

Gender: baby boy

Weight gain: 25ish lbs

Maternity clothes: still love them, but even my gap jeans are getting a little tight :/

Stretch marks: no none yet!

Belly button in or out: flattest I've seen it yet...I may be popping out soon after all!

Sleep: waking up a few times a night...just getting ready for baby G I guess

Best moment this week: a snow day on Wednesday let me relax and do some laundry for baby G

Worst moment this week: not feeling well and doctors offices closed due to said snow day

Miss anything:a nice glass of wine, green grass, flowers and temps above 50

Movement: still lots of movement, baby G definitely has his downtimes and active times

Cravings: I've moved on from milk to ice cream and milkshakes 

Looking forward to: resting up this weekend, I am exhausted lately!

33 Weeks

How far along: 33 weeks down, 7 to go!

Gender: team blue all the way 

Weight gain: 20-25 lbs give or take...

Maternity clothes: still love them-but getting a little tired of the same old 6 outfits..

Stretch marks: nothing yet!

Belly button in or out: still in but all flattened and stretched out

Sleep: okay for the most part

Best moment this week: our baby shower! We were showered with so much love for baby G!! It was so nice to be surrounded and supported by all the women in my life, and now we've got lots of baby loot to go through :)

Worst moment this week: started to feel a little light headed the other day when I woke up and that was kind of weird...I'm trying to slow down a bit and be more patient with myself...

Miss anything: my flexibility, being heartburn free

Movement: oh my goodness-this little guy is so active, it's crazy! Especially at night, when I try and settle down, so we'll see what that means for when he's here, but I see many late nights in our future. 

Cravings: still love milk! But other than that, not so much...

Looking forward to: going through all our new presents and finishing up the nursery! 

32 Weeks

How far along: 32 weeks-hello 8th month! 

Gender: boy!

Weight gain: 20 lbs-yikes!

Maternity clothes: mostly rocking my leggings, jeans and gap tops-long sleeves and tanks with cardigans

Stretch marks: none yet-still using Burt's Bees Mama Bee products and loving them. 

Belly button in or out: in but flat and squished

Sleep: currently having a love/hate relationship with my snoogle

Best moment this week: coming home everyday to packages from those who can't make our upcoming shower-everyone has been SO generous-this is one lucky little boy!

Worst moment this week: crazy stressful work meetings

Miss anything: bending, stretching and moving comfortably! 

Movement: huge movements-the head is down for now, but that could still change in the next few weeks

Cravings: none really :/

Looking forward to: our baby shower this weekend!!!

31 Weeks

How far along: 31 weeks-only 9 more to go....we're in the single digits here!!

Gender: boy!

Weight gain: about 20-22 lbs

Maternity clothes: still loving them-I just ordered a blue dress for my shower that was on major sale :)

Stretch marks: none yet....

Belly button in or out: very flattened...not sure if I have the kind of belly button that will 'pop'..

Sleep: oy...it's rough...I've got my snoogle and wedge and it's still pretty rough. I guess that's just natures way of preparing me for many sleepless nights to come!

Best moment this week: starting to get some shower presents delivered here to the house-ahhh so exciting!!!!

Worst moment this week: just a general feeling of tiredness, starting back after that long winter break

Miss anything: restful sleep!

Movement: oh yes, tons! We can really see him movin' and groovin' in there!

Cravings: nothing really...

Looking forward to: our baby shower next weekend!!

30 Weeks

How far along: 30 weeks-only 10 more to go-ahhh!!

Gender: it's a boy!

Weight gain: 2lbs so far-yikes!

Maternity clothes: loving my maternity leggings, tanks and tops 

Stretch marks: none yet-fx'd!

Belly button in or out: in-ish...? It's not fully out but could pop at any minute 

Sleep: ehh it's so-so at this point, definitely getting use out of my snoogle!

Best moment this week: celebrating New Years Eve with good friends and the love of my life thinking about all the amazing times that lie ahead for us this year. 

Worst moment this week: nothing that I can think of actually...

Miss anything: being able to bend over and put on boots, pick things up etc...

Movement: yes! I could actually see the little guy moving around in there from the outside!

Cravings: nope not really...think I missed out on the whole 'cravings' part of pregnancy...

Looking forward to: our first birthing class on Sunday! Should be interesting and terrifying!

29 Weeks

How far along: 29 weeks!

Gender: it's a boy! 

Weight gain: I estimate between 20-25 lbs

Maternity clothes: oh yes, much needed!

Stretch marks: none yet!

Belly button in or out: definitely flattened, but still in. 

Sleep: it's been rough...baby boy seems to wake up right when I decide to lay down. I guess this is just a taste of what I'm in for in the months to come. 

Best moment this week: Spending the holidays with loved ones and feeling the extra love that baby G is bringing us all already!

Worst moment this week:

Miss anything: hot cocoa with baileys! Being able to put on shoes without it being such a production!

Movement: oh yeah! lots of kicks, flips, punches, etc. 

Cravings: still enjoying milk quite a bit!

Looking forward to: having the next few days off to relax and catch up with friends and family. 

Merry Christmas everyone!! Hope you all had a fabulous holiday!!

Wishing you all the best for a healthy and happy new year!!

28 Weeks-3rd trimester!!

How far along: 28 weeks yesterday! So happy to reach the milestone of 3rd trimester!!

Gender: 💙baby boy! 💙

Weight gain: overall about 17 lbs

Maternity clothes: still lovin them, although the ones I bought early on are getting a little tight and small...may need to make another trip soon!

Stretch marks: none yet-crossing fingers, toes and everything else

Belly button in or out: it's debatable...mostly in, but starting to peek out a bit

Sleep: my back's been killing, so sleep has been a little rough this week-so looking to return to yoga on Saturday!

Best moment this week: Classroom breakfast with parents and kids saying why they're thankful for us as teachers :)

Worst moment this week: refused to take the sidewalk this morning because I was nervous about ice so I decided to trudge through the snow and got snow all down my boots and my pants were all wet. Not one of my finer moment!

Miss anything: a little baileys in my cocoa :)

Movement: oh yeah, everyday. This is one active little boy

Cravings: well I have been going crazy baking cookies lately and sampling all the products of course :)

Looking forward to: Christmas next week!! Can't wait to be surrounded by loved ones for the holiday!

27 weeks

Okay so I'm a little tardy on this, and will be 28 weeks in 2 days, but better late than never! 

(Horrible pic-sorry, I'm fighting a cold)

How far along: 27 1/2 weeks

Gender: it's a boy!

Weight gain: none since last visit, about 17 lbs overall so far

Maternity clothes: loving my maternity leggings and stretchy shirts lately 

Stretch marks: none yet-using oil and creams almost daily

Belly button in or out: tentatively in-could pop any day!

Sleep: eh not too horrible...I've been waking up around 4:30 for the past few days, which is especially annoying, considering I only get 30 mins until my alarm goes off

Best moment this week: baking Christmas cookies and seeing two former students thriving!

Worst moment this week: coming down with this cold/flu quickly last night-I've been trying to sleep it off and fend off any fevers

Miss anything: a nice Christmas cocktail or glass of wine at all the parties

Movement: lots and lots-kicks, punches and squirming

Cravings: still like milk-not having it everyday anymore though...

Looking forward to: Christmas in 9 days!!! Ahh!! And reaching the third trimester on Wednesday! 

26 Weeks

How far along: 26 weeks

Gender: BOY!!! Just found out last week...sooo excited! 

Weight gain: 17 lbs according to Dr. Yikes! Better watch it with all the holiday goodies!

Maternity clothes: Oh yeah-big time! 

Stretch marks: Not yet...knock on wood!

Belly button in or out: Still in but getting kind of stretched out and weird....

Sleep: eh not great, but could be worse...and will get worse I'm sure, so can't complain yet!

Best moment this week: So many great moments: having our gender reveal party and seeing lots of friends and family, finding out that baby G is a boy!!, spending Thanksgiving with one side of the family and traveling to Vermont to spend Thanksgiving weekend with more family!

Worst moment this week: Having I go back to work on Monday. 

Miss anything: All the holiday beverages-from lattes to martinis!

Movement: Tons! And I love it!!

Cravings: Veggies...for some reason I'm seeking out fresher foods than I've been having lately. Just went grocery shopping this week and stocked up. 

Looking forward to: The holidays!! Decorating and going to the fun festive parties!

25 weeks

How far along: 25 weeks

Gender: finding out tonight at our gender reveal party!!

Weight gain: 17 lbs-yikes!! Gained 8 lbs just last month...need to watch it with turkey day coming up...

Maternity clothes: love them! Just got some nice shirts for the holidays 

Stretch marks: none yet (fingers crossed)

Belly button in or out: still in but starting to stretch and flatten out a bit

Sleep: not great...woke up to some serious leg cramps this am

Best moment this week: probably hasn't happened yet-I'm sure the best moment of the week will be tonight when we cut into that cake and find out if baby G is a he or she!

Worst moment this week: I guess just the leg cramps, can't really complain too much-feeling very content and thankful! 

Miss anything: I'm sure I'll be missing all the fun holiday cocktails this weekend or a glass of wine at the parties 

Movement: oh yeah, baby G is moving and grooving 

Cravings: still love milk!!

Looking forward to: So much!! Gender reveal party tonight and seeing our friends and family, Thanksgiving tomorrow with my husbands side of the family-they've traveled from afar! And then heading to VT with my parents and our good friends for the weekend!! Like I said, I have so so much to be thankful for and some great times ahead!!

20 Weeks

How far along: 20 weeks-halfway there! 

How big is baby: baby is a banana

Weight gained: still around 12 lbs

Maternity clothes: Loving maternity clothes! 

Stretch marks: still none yet

Miss anything: definitely missing the pumpkin beers! 

Movement: none :( found out at my ultrasound that I have an anterior placenta, which may be making it more difficult to feel things, but I've been reassured that within the week or so, I should be feeling some movements

Cravings: still nothing really

Other symptoms: lower back pains have gotten pretty intense, still some numbness at night on the side I'm sleeping on

Best moment this week: seeing Baby G on the big screen! Loved seeing him or her move around on the screen and hear the ultrasound tech say 'everything looks perfect!'

Worst moment this week: Well, two days after the 'perfect ultrasound' I had some light spotting, which of course sent me completely over the edge-I was a huge basketcase-poor nick :/. But after going to the midwife and being assured that everything is fine, and some spotting is normal, I'm starting to feel better....

Most looking forward to: prenatal yoga! It's been weeks since my last class and my whole body is feeling it