33 Weeks

 

 

This week baby is the size of the of a pineapple and weighs a little over 4lbs. Length is over 17 inches head-to-toe!

We have been busy, busy, busy preparing and nesting for this little one. My to-do list is gradually being checked off and additional things added. The nursery is almost finished. We ended up buying a dresser from a furniture store in McMinnville because the wood shop teacher injured his knee and needs surgery (he was going to make us the dresser). We are making a trip to Ikea this weekend to get some final items. We also still need to get some "big ticket" items from Babys-R-Us like our pack-and-play (we will be using in our room for a bassinet), car seat, and the swing! Thankfully our insurance paid for my breast pump!

The last two Saturdays I had baby showers. One in Salem given by my work friends and last Saturday was my big friends and family shower in Beaverton (hosted by my bestie Katie, Mom, and Casey). My mom and Casey flew into town and we had a great time. I had not seen them since Christmas, which was way too long. I felt so blessed that my aunts, cousin Kelley, and Grandma K were all able to make it as well. This baby is so loved already and I'm getting more and more excited to meet him/her! I will add shower pictures in a separate post.

We finished up our Hypnobirhting classes 3 weeks ago and I am so happy we decided to go with this method. I am feeling so calm and relaxed overall and feel especially prepared for our birthing day. We practice our breathing and relaxation techniques every night which has been great bonding for me, daddy, and baby. I love feeling all the movement, hiccups, and that little bum that likes to hang out in my right side under my ribs. This baby is more of a swimmer than a soccer player at this stage in the game. My midwife has said baby's head is down for the last 3 visits and it would be pretty unlikely for it to flip at this point. Baby's growth is right on track, heart rate is in the 150's, and my BP has been great! From here on out I will be having weekly appointments (I can't believe we are already to that point).

I must be starting to show more this week because I have had a lot of patients ask me if I'm expecting. When I tell them, yes, I'm due next month, most are pretty surprised. I also have a lot of people asking me lately if "I'm ready to be done". Honestly, I'm not to that point yet. Overall, I feel great and really do not have any complaints. I must say, it is getting harder to get out of bed, turn side-to-side in bed, and bending over to tie my shoes. I think I suffered enough with morning sickness for the first 4 months, so hopefully from here on out things will continue to go this smoothly. The weather has been so sunny and beautiful which I think also contributes to my good mood and energy level! I must be one of those women who really enjoys being pregnant. It really is such a miracle!


Just a bump pic!