34 Weeks

First off....congratulations to the Hoeft Family on their third little one, Lucas Gus.  Lucas was due on 10/23/12 and born on 10/21/12 at 11:20pm. Proud parents Rachelle and Tony and big sisters Elizabeth and Evelyn!  Baby #4 of 14 born September - May!

How far along? 34 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 18.1 lbs (been down and up week to week, but still consistent with what I'm suppose to gain)
Maternity Clothes? yes
Stretch marks? just on the hips.  Not much different than pre-pregnancy.
Sleep: awake here and there, but not having the insomnia I had weeks ago.  Just do alot of turning as my belly has been sore.
Best moment this week: getting some of the big baby items taken care of.  Still need to put together the rest of the nursery though....
Miss Anything? having my rib space without a heel or two stuck under them
Movement? Very active certain times of the day.
Food Cravings: sugary foods.
Anything make you queasy and sick? just the overall being uncomfortable as we both run out of space.  Heels stuck in my right ribs in the front and back really hurt and at times almost bring me to tears. I know, I know...nothing like labor!  But nonetheless, it does hurt!
Gender Prediction: ????????  Boy???????????
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks, but not as a labor sign quite yet.  Got a ways to go.
Symptoms: minor shin swelling, linea nigra has become more prominent on the lower half of my belly.  Not bad, but I see it more now than ever. Sciatica has been worse on my right side, making walking painful or sitting/standing for longer times. I've begun to perfect my waddle...occasionally after I standing I get that "bowling ball" feeling in my pelvis and starting to walk takes a minute or two to adjust.
Belly Button in or out? in but stretched!
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody? Happy - but uncomfortable.  Enjoying this last stretch, but also getting ready to meet this little person.
Looking forward to this week: baby shower on Sunday and a much needed massage on Saturday!

Maternity Pictures SNEAK PEEK

Sneak peak of maternity pictures that were taken on 10/07/12 around the Waconia area. 31.5 weeks along.

Photography by Maren Delaney Photography.  Can also find her on Facebook.

33 Weeks

Things are moving and changing over the past week.  We are 82.5% through the entire pregnancy and 46.2% through the 3rd trimester.  Baby K will be considered full term in 28 days on 11/15/12.  Only 51 days until due date!  Baby bump has grown, although a picture hardly justifies how I 'feel' in the abdomen area!  Alot of aches and stretching going on as baby puts on about a 1/2 pound per week right now. The nursery has been painted, Nemo switchplates for the light switch and outlets are on their way to our doorstep, crib and dresser are put together.  Just waiting on the changing table to come into stock at the location we ordered from.  Then it's CLEANING time.

I just started working from home a little bit this week.  So that's yet another change occurring in our household. Hunting season is in full swing and Mike is enjoying getting his time in duck and pheasant hunting right now and gearing up for deer opener in 17 days. Time is going by very fast right now!

I want to let everyone know that my friend Stacy W and her husband Ben had their little girl on 10/17/12!  8lbs 1 oz and 22 inches long, Eleanor Clarice entered the world at 1:15pm. She was due on 10/18/12, very close indeed. You can see the Entry Shout Out to All The Little Ones for updates on the 14 of my friends and I that are due within 8 months of each other for birth announcements when they occur.  Due dates are all listed as well as the actual birth days!

How far along? 33 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 20 lbs
Maternity Clothes? yes
Stretch marks? just on the hips.  Not much different than pre-pregnancy.
Sleep: been a little better since allergies have begun to clear.  Was able to go from 4 pillows down to 3 last night under my head.
Best moment this week: completing the nursery painting and have the furniture assembled.  Feels better to know things are coming together.
Miss Anything? breathing!
Movement? Quite a bit, but only in short periods.  Now is the time where things get a little cramped and movement slows.  It does scare me sometimes because it can be hours before I feel baby move again since the last time.
Food Cravings: sugary foods. Splurge here and there in between meals, but trying to keep it under control yet as I'm still checking blood sugars.
Anything make you queasy and sick? the abdominal stretching pain/aches that are happening the last 2 days.
Gender Prediction: ????????  Boy???????????
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks.  Again, still several times daily.  Chugging water does not help, so it's just prep for that time when labor does begin.
Symptoms: just a swollen belly and minor shin (pre-tibial) swelling
Belly Button in or out? in but stretched!
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody? Happy - but uncomfortable.  Enjoying this last stretch, but also getting ready to meet this little person.
Looking forward to this week: just some much needed relaxation time.