36 weeks

How far along? 36 weeks

Due Date: March 5, 2013

Total weight gain: 12 lbs

Baby is the size of a: coconut

Maternity clothes? have I mentioned that I hate maternity clothes?
Stretch marks? not yet

Sleep: I am sick and tired of being sick and tired! 

Miss Anything? I miss not having to pee every time I stand up. 
Best moment of the week:getting our little man's nursery finished

Movement:  lots of moovin and groovin

Diet: I've actually had less of an appetite, I am not sure why. 

Food cravings: chewing on ice still

 Anything making you queasy or sick: changes daily 

Gender: baby boy!

Labor Signs: I've had lots of cramping lately, and little thunderstorms.

 Symptoms: swollen, and head aches 

Belly Button in or out? way out there

Wedding rings on or off? on and cutting my circulation off

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy!

Looking forward to: spending Valentine's Day with my two favorite men

35 weeks

How far along? 35 weeks

Due Date: March 5, 2013

Total weight gain: 12 lbs

Baby is the size of a: Honeydew Melon

Maternity clothes? maternity shirts, but mainly wearing Kenny's clothes
Stretch marks? not yet

Sleep: here and there

Miss Anything? being able to stand up and walk without being tired
Best moment of the week: taking maternity pictures

Movement: he is kicking the crap out of me and he has a great time shoving his butt up into my ribs

Diet: whatever I can manage to eat.

Food cravings: oreos, ice, and french fries. 

 Anything making you queasy or sick: anything that I cook makes me sick. 

Gender: baby boy!

Labor Signs: none really.

 Symptoms: swollen, back aches, and exhausted

Belly Button in or out? outtie

Wedding rings on or off?on, but wish I would have taken them off, they are stuck and hurting my finger...boo! :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy!

Looking forward to:  putting in the carseat!

Amshoff/Kron/Bischoff Shower

Kim, Jordan, Rachel, Pam and Cayla (among others) gave us a wonderful shower. Everything was amazing and so creative. They had papers for everybody to write a sweet letter to Max, and instead of a card everybody brought a book signed by them. My cousin Rachel made me play a game were I tried baby food and everybody had to guess whether I would get it right or wrong. Let's just say I am glad I had the baby shower before hers, because revenge is sweet ;) The food was delicious, the games were so much fun, and the presents were awesome. It was an awesome day, I love spending time with family. 

Franklin Shower

Julie and Janice gave us a wonderful shower. It was lots of fun, with so much creativity. They had diapers to write on so when we wake up at 4 am to change a diaper we will be able to smile at all of the wonderful artwork. The cupcakes were delicious, I know this because I had 4, and we are so grateful for all of the presents. Here are a couple of pictures from that day. 

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!