Update

I had a doctor's appointment last week. He said the heartbeat sounded great, but I was measuring smaller than normal so they are going to keep an eye on that. I find out at my next appointment which is Tuesday, whether we will need an ultrasound or not. The doctor seems to think it is just the way I am carrying him and the position he is laying in. I say never tell a pregnant woman not to worry, or she is going to worry. 

I am starting to feel very pregnant. I am always tired, I've started to waddle a little bit, my feet hurt, and I am starting to swell a little bit. Not to mention I feel like I have to pee everytime I stand up. I don't want to complain to much because from other stories that I have heard, my pregnancy has been a pretty easy one. So I am praying for an easy delivery as well. My big hips have finally come into use for something good! 

We are finishing up buying everything that we need to get as ready as we can for him to be home, and his room is almost finished. Hopefully we will have it done by this weekend. I will post pictures once it is all done.

34 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

Due Date: March 5, 2013

Total weight gain: 10 lbs

Baby is the size of a: cantaloupe

Maternity clothes? still just shirts. I just hate those pants, they are so uncomfortable.
Stretch marks? not yet

Sleep: being pregnant and sick at the same time equals no sleep.

Miss Anything? my energy level.
Best moment of the week: All of the showers. We were showered with love, and every shower was so much fun. We are so lucky to have such great family and friends.

Movement: he is kicking the crap out of me.

Diet: whatever I can manage to eat.

Food cravings: pickles, french fries, and chewing ice.

 Anything making you queasy or sick: depends on the day on what I want and what I don't want honestly. 

Gender: baby boy!

Labor Signs: none yet.

 Symptoms: swollen

Belly Button in or out? out, no bare belly photos for me. I am jealous of those moms who can do those, but to me, my belly is weird looking, so you wont be seeing it either ;)

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy!

Looking forward to: Taking maternity pictures.

Daddy Shower

Normally Daddy's get left out of all the shower fun, but not Max's Daddy. Thanks to his coworkers at Humana, they gave him (and another coworker who is also due in March) a shower. How sweet of them! 

Max's First Baby Shower

What an amazing day. It was such a fun time, minus the coughing and sickness coming from me. Aunt Amanda gave a great shower and I loved every second of it. It was monkey themed which matches Max's bedroom theme. The invitations matched perfectly, and Aunt Allyson's banana split bar sent it over the edge. I walked away feeling very blessed and lucky to know every single person that was there that day. It is so nice to know that our friends are willing to show up and support us not because they have to, but because they want to. Even when I think about it, it brings tears to my eyes. Max is going to have a lot of great friends because we have lots of babies growing up around us, and a couple of more girls pregnant! I am already excited for his first birthday party to take the same picture but with a bunch of kiddos running around! Thank you to everybody who came and to those who couldn't make it, thanks for thinking of us that day it is very much appreciated! I love you all and can't wait for Max to meet every single one of you!

Max Update

Everything is going great right now. He's moving a lot, and kicking the crap out of me. When he kicks it makes me jump sometimes because it will be unexpected and hard. He seems to be a little shy though. Whenever you put your hand to feel him moving he stops. I don't know who he gets the shyness from because neither Mommy or Daddy are that way.

I have been peeing literately every time I stand up, not to mention when I sneeze. Max will hear all about it when he is old enough ;)

Max (and Ken and I) wants to welcome home his Uncle Steve, he is so proud of him and so excited to have him home! 

Baby Boy's Playlist

On my iPod that I will be taking with me to the hospital. This list changes on the daily but only adding, nothing coming off. 

Home - Phillip Phillip's

I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons

My Life - The Beatles

All My Loving - The Beatles

I Wanna Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

Let it Be - The Beatles

Across the Universe - The Beatles

Is This Love - Bob Marley

Wonderwall - Oasis

Come Together - Joe Cocker

Better Together - Jack Johnson

Talk of the Town - Jack Johnson

Questions - Jack Johnson

This love - Maroon 5

Won't go Home Without You - Maroon 5

Oh - Dave Matthews Band

God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

Hallelujah -- Jeff Buckley

Dreams - The Cranberries

Fidelity - Regina Spektor

Just The Way You Are - Glee Cast

33 weeks

How far along? 33 weeks

Due Date: March 5, 2013

Total weight gain: 6 lbs

Baby is the size of a:  pineapple

Maternity clothes? just shirts. I wear sweats most of the days.
Stretch marks? not yet

Sleep: here and there.

Miss Anything? coffee.
Best moment of the week: celebrating with friends at Aunt Amanda's shower!

Movement: lots of it, running out of room in there apparently.

Diet: whatever I can eat. I haven't been a big eater lately because I have been sick so really nothing sounds good.

Food cravings: pickles, french fries, and chewing ice

 Anything making you queasy or sick: depends on the day.

Gender: baby boy!

Labor Signs: none that stand out.

 Symptoms: starting to swell a bit.

Belly Button in or out? out.

Wedding rings on or off? on but it seems they will be coming off soon.

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy!

Looking forward to: Family showers this weekend!