39 weeks and then some

As the due date approaches, I get more nervous that it will pass and I will still be pregnant. I know that it is very common to go a week or even more past an estimated due date so I am trying to take every day as it comes. Another day of being very large, very excited, and very very uncomfortable. Tim and I are really ready to meet baby Vedder and every day drags on and on. We have been trying to keep busy, Tim has been studying for the CFA level 2 exam and I have been walking (slowly) and keeping things in order around the house. I'm sad I finished all the Twilight books as those would be very handy right now. Just trying to keep myself occupied so I don't go insane.

So I didn't think my belly could get any bigger than last week, but apparently it has. At my appointment on Tuesday I was measuring 40 weeks and that is a 2 week increase since my appointment last week. Both of my midwives actually measured me thinking maybe they were getting it wrong, but no, I grew that much more in just one little week. Baby boy is slowing down in there as I am sure he is just running out of space. He still lets me know he is okay in there though with the occasional nudge. The midwives gave their weight guesses this week. Karen thinks he is 8 pounds while Kathrine thinks he is 7 pounds 10 ounces. We will see who is correct hopefully very soon.

38 weeks

Okay, now seriously, how much bigger can I possibly get? My belly is mammoth and feels like it may just explode at any minute. Had my 38 week appointment today...everything is good. Baby boy seems to be a bit posterior still (sunny side up) so hopefully he turns the right way by the time he makes his entrance. Also my weight has evened out now, haven't gained a pound in 3 weeks which seems very impossible being that my belly gets bigger by the minute. They think the baby is weighing in close to 8 pounds, but again just a total guess. Baby is getting ready, but when will he be ready is the big question? I decided to start walking to see if I can speed things along. I got a lot of looks from people, I guess no one has ever seen a 9 month pregnant lady walking or something. Our friend Brian has been using his acupuncture skills on me so we'll see if that helps. Other than that, now we just wait.

April!!

I am very happy and excited to say that it is finally April! The month that will change our lives forever. I have been waiting for this month for 8 months now, and I'm hoping that is goes by quickly and smoothly as I am feeling extremely monstruous and uncomfortable with this big baby boy residing in my belly. Tim and I broke out the measuring tape last night. A whopping 43.5 inches is the size of my belly around my belly button (which no longer resembles a belly button). April 1st brought us cold snowy weather, but today the snow is melted and the rest of the month is going to be warm and springy so the tulips can grow and bloom and we can have a spring baby.

36 weeks and counting

Today I am 36 weeks pregnant. Had my weekly checkup and all is well. Baby is head down and getting ready to make his entrance into this world (hopefully sooner than later). The due date is still about 4 weeks from now but I can't imagine getting any bigger. I'm measuring 38.5 weeks and was told the baby is not small. I lost a pound which is interesting, guessing it is from not being as swollen this week. I'm hitting the very uncomfortable phase of pregnancy, where just about everything hurts and anything I do wipes me out to total exhaustion. It is going to be a long month I think.

33 weeks

Time for a little post, since I am so bad at posting these days. I'm blaming it on the third trimester, where the wonderful land of pregnancy makes you want to sleep, eat and sleep. Oh and there is definitely a little crankiness in between.

We took my measurements last night. Tim claims my belly is now 42" around the belly button but I'm sticking closer to 41.5".

Baby is quite active, he thinks it is fun to roll around and elbow his mama while she is trying to rest. His movements have gotten very strong and makes me yell out once inwhile. It has become very entertaining to watch my belly move.

Tim is back to studying like a maniac for his level II CFA exam June 6th, a lot going on in our household these days. The nursery is pretty much finished, I'll have to post some pictures later. Hopefully baby boy Vedder likes blue and brown animals. +or- 7 weeks until we meet you!!!

Big Baby

This was taken a couple of weeks ago. I grow everyday. 11 weeks left, but who's counting?

Sunday Night Measurements

So I decided that I want to start making Sunday night the "official" night to do measurements. I want to remember how much I grew from week to week. I've been slacking for a few weeks, but this past Sunday Tim and I pulled out the old tape measure and boy were we in for a suprise.

Girth (around belly button which is trying to pop out already): 38 whopping inches! Already!

Weight Gain: 20 pounds, and I'm hoping it is ALL baby if you know what I mean, wink wink.

Movement: Starting to wake me up at night with his late night dance parties. I'm beginning to feel a difference between movements, such as kicks/punches & body rolls.

Also started experience Braxton Hicks contractions for the first time. I guess they are totally normal past 20 weeks. Tim and I spent the weekend cleaning and painting the nursery. I think all the bustling around got my body worked up and I took the evening to relax on the couch.
Our next adventure is looking for a crib.

Pumpkin Gut

Almost to the 14 week mark and the belly is a growing...33 and a half inches around to be exact.  Thank goodness for the invention of stretchy pants.  

Oh Baby!

Whew, we made it past the 3rd month, so we can breathe a sign of relief and share our big secret. Little baby Vedder will be making his/her appearance around April 19th, which just happens to be Tim's birthday!!!! I bet he didn't know he'd be getting that for his 30th birthday.

We now have seen the little alien creature twice on ultrasound and heard it's heart beating strong. Things are moving along quite well and my pants are getting very tight.

We will now hopefully be much better at keeping our blog up to date.