Baby Hayford: 36 Weeks

Baby Hayford Update: 36 Weeks

How far along?  36 weeks!! I cannot believe we are almost at the end :)

Total weight gain/loss?  At my doctors appointment last week I have gained about 20 pounds :) all healthy weight I'm sure.

Maternity clothes? Are definitely more comfortable now that I'm bigger and beginning to drop but I still rotate in a t shirt and sweats every now and then. 

Stretch marks? I do have one stretch mark across where my belly button ring was (I wish I could talk to my 16 year old self now and say don't do it) but still putting on lotion religiously and I have no added vitamin e oil for good measure. 

Sleep?  Still sleeping throughout the night (Whoo hoo!!) but now having more vivid dreams which have been both good and bad but I suppose that's always better than not sleeping. 

Best moment last week? One of the best moments last week was Brandon and I seeing him in his growths and measurement ultrasound-- he's roughly 5 pounds 9 ounces now and then we also found a end table for the nursery that we had been looking for and we're having a hard time finding. 

Movement?  He is still very active and definitely running out of room and moving lower which makes mom a little more uncomfortable for sure. 

Food cravings?  I haven't had much in the cravings department which I'm sure makes things easier for Brandon and Bri for lunches and dinner because then there is no one being picky :) 

Labor signs? I have had a few Braxton hicks again today but other than that no, but we toured the hospital and no what to look for and what to do if the time comes now. 

Belly button in/out? Still in! 

What I miss most? I still miss my old clothes as selfish as that sounds :/

What I am looking forward to: Finally being able to hold him and see him little face. Also, his awesome Aunt Bri is going to come over tomorrow and help me with my last decor project for the nursery and I also have 2 baby showers in the next two weeks!! I also get my super cute burp cloths this week!!

Milestones: I start my weekly appointments next week!! And finishing the nursery for his arrival of course :) 

Until next time,

Jenn and Samuel

XOXO

Baby Hayford: 34 Weeks

Baby Hayford Update: 34 Weeks

How far along?  34 weeks tomorrow!! Only 6 more to go!

Total weight gain/loss?  Well again I am really bad about weighing myself at home but I go to the doctor next week so I will find out then :)

Maternity clothes? Are beginning to be a must when we go out places but when I'm at home I pretty much wear sweatpants and Brandon's t-shirts and be very comfortable. 

Stretch marks? Dare I say still no (eek!) but I do put on lotion quite often and pray that I won't get them but we will have to wait and see how it all goes once I get even bigger and eventually deliver.

Sleep?  Sleeping has gotten a bit tricky these days. I wake pretty much every time I roll over but I still feel pretty rested when I wake up in the morning so I am counting that as a huge blessing in itself.

Best moment last week? The last two weeks have been crazy busy with Christmas and New Years holidays so there was a lot of running around but I would have to say the best moment of the week was getting his hospital bag packed and ready to go just in case he decides to make his entrance into the world sooner than expected. Next up is packing my bag! 

Movement?  He is still a very very active little boy all through out the day but get calm in the evenings or when Brandon puts his hands on my belly or starts talking to him-- I think we know who has a soothing power more than mom!

Food cravings?  Food cravings have been about the same- fruit and veggies are still pretty delicious to me but my new craving would have to be Dr. Pepper! I am trying to be good an resist but sometimes I cave and indulge in one.

Labor signs? I have had my first bout with Braxton hicks contractions- not so much fun but I know that we are inching our way to being closer and closer to the big show so it is nice to kind of get a little taste of what is to come and prepare myself. 

Belly button in/out? Still in! 

What I miss most? I sort of miss my old clothes :( and being able to stay awake longer than 9 p.m.

What I am looking forward to:  Getting closer and closer to seeing what he is going to look and being able to hold him!!

Milestones: Just getting to go to the next doctor appointment and see the progress he has made.