Week 40

Week 40 ----

Well my due date is here! Here is my large baby bump! Hoping this baby comes soon although I am not uncomfortable and enjoying my last few minutes, hours, or days with Kourtney as a only child. My mom is here and spending time with her and Zach at home is really fun.

Ready to POP _ Week 39

Week 39 - Ready to POP! 

 

 

                                                     My fat sausage feet :) Ha!

 

 

I am feeling do excited and nervous all at the same time :) Zach, Kourtney, and I can't wait to meet this little man but at the same time I am trying to soak in all the last minute special things about a growing a baby inside me. I feel HUGE and super sore but when I feel his little fingers or toes inside my belly it really touches my heart in such a great way. Nothing like being a mom and being able to grow a little baby inside you.

I have been having a hard week. Low on energy, really swollen, and my sciatic nerve isn't making things any easier. I knew the end of this pregnancy wouldn't be the same as the end of my first seeing as though I now have a 2 year old to chase around, care for, and hold (challenging with this belly). So all my pregnant with their first baby friends who are reading my blog... enjoy all the naps and rest you can get during this special time because it really isn't the same with number two :) Just as special...just less relaxing to be had!

I do have to love on my husband though as he really is such a great supporter, care taker, lover, and daddy during these harder times for me. He is so great with Kourtney and always knows how to help me out. I feel really blessed to have him home so many days a week to help me out when I need to lay down, put my feet up, and take a break. I got lucky ... really lucky and I probably don't brag enough about how great he is.

Total weight gain/loss:

I'm at about 31 pounds right now... Heading out the door in five to go the Dr and I'll find out their number :)

Names:

Waiting on Kourtney..... tick tock baby girl. Daddy's waiting!

Regular clothes or Maternity:

Large tank tops and sweats. Anything really that fits. Since he has dropped quite a bit I always feel like my belly is hanging out. LOL

Stretch marks:

I don't think so but I am slattering almost anything on my belly all day long. I feel so itchy so I know I am growing and stretching so fast right now. I will have to see after the baby comes out to really know. :/

Sleep:

Feeling like I am not sleeping at all but I am almost 40 weeks really now so this week has so much anxiety, excitement, and pain for anyone not to be able to sleep well especially with a huge belly :)

Fitness:

I took Body Attack and Body Vive both this week to try and move this baby but really I think I just got sore and tired. So I think I will stick to walking and yoga from here on out :)

Miss Anything:

Well I am feeling a little crazy and emotional as my hormones start to change for this baby so I am looking forward to feeling like me again :)

Baby Movement: 

Yes! This baby is so amazing, I feel his little fingers inside my belly and it is so crazy to think I am baking a human being in there!!!!

Anything making you queasy or sick:

Not really. Just when I over eat.

Cravings:

Pizza & Sushi ..... But not much else. I think I am in the so hungry I am no longer hungry stage. I feel hungry but nothing sounds good really.... I remember this feeling the last week before Kourtney as well.

Labor Signs:

Not really. I have been really tired and sore but "Labor signs" ... I don't think so. I wish :)

Most excited about after baby:

Seeing Kourtney with him <3

Belly Button in or out?

Is flat an option? It isn't "in" or "out" at this point ... it really looks flat.

Wedding rings on or off?

On and I can't really believe it. I thought for sure they would be off by now :) Trying hard to stay on top of my water intake although I feel like all I do is go to the bathroom!

Mood:

I am really emotional this pregnancy where I feel like I could cry all the time over the dumbest things. It is so weird especially for me since I am not usually someone who crys a lot. I also feel like I get angry so fast. Silly hormones to blame for the roller coaster I am sure!

Loving being Prego:

At this second no.... haha

Beach Day!

We took a quick trip to Pacific Beach in Half Moon Bay! Short and sweet!

 

 

Week 38

How far along:

38 weeks!

 

 

Kourtney kissing her baby brother!

 

 

 

 

Your Baby in Week 36 of Pregnancy:

"Hey, your little one isn't so little anymore, weighing close to seven pounds and measuring 20 inches long. Fetal development is nearly complete as your baby tends to a few last-minute details like shedding the skin-protecting vernix and lanugo. He's also producing more surfactant, a substance that prevents the air sacs in his lungs from sticking to one another once he starts to breathe. Most of the changes this week are small but important: He’s continuing to add fat (so he can take advantage of all those photo ops by sporting a round, cute baby look!) and fine-tuning his brain and nervous system (so he can deal with all the stimulation that awaits him once he makes his entrance into the world)."

Stolen from: http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-38.aspx

Total weight gain/loss:

I'm at about 31 pounds right now. Might have been those extra cupcakes and treats from my birthday. :)

Names:

Waiting on Kourtney..... tick tock baby girl. Daddy's waiting to hear you say Stratford.... :)

Regular clothes or Maternity:

Still a good mix. Not that it matters since I either wear my gym clothes or sweats most of the time anyway :)

Stretch marks:

I'll go with no but I'm stretching so fast right now I am just trying to stay hydrated and I am using lotion like crazy!

Sleep:

Has been good. I know my every hour wake up call weeks are just ahead of me so I am trying to enjoy my sleep even if they are not the best sleep.

Fitness:

Still going to the gym. Proud of myself for at least going and trying to walk on the treadmill and do some strength training through Pilates.

Miss Anything:

I miss a glass or two of wine, getting out of my car without a struggle, going for a long run, sleeping like a baby for hours at night. There is a lot but I know it will all be worth it! 

Baby Movement:

Oh man like crazy! This is really the best part of pregnancy. I can feel arms and legs and I can even feel little fingers. It is so truly amazing even though there are so many hardships at this point in pregnancy. It's so amazing as the baby gets bigger and bigger to be able to feel all the little parts of your unborn child.

Anything making you queasy or sick:

Not really although I passed on a grilled chicken breast for dinner a few night ago since it kinda made my stomach churn a little. Maybe just because I cooked it. Not sure.

Cravings:

Peanut butter and french toast.

Labor Signs:

I have been having a few Braxton Hicks contractions or regular ones the past few days. I'm getting close and I am so excited! My Dr. did tell me via email after my lab work came back this week that my platelets are really low so they are monitoring them by having me go for blood draws more often. She said if it keeps dropping getting an epidural during labor will not be an option....not going to lie that sounds scary!!! So we are working on a back up plan for pain management now just in case.

Most excited about after baby:

Kissing his sweet face :)

Belly Button in or out?

Is flat an option? It isn't "in" or "out" at this point ... it really looks flat.

Wedding rings on or off?

On.... but by the end of the day I am getting REALLY swollen. I expected this though since I got really swollen with Kourtney.

Mood:

Emotionally this week was a good one for me. I am feeling really good about how I have been feeling. Loving the sunshine we have been having and I think it helps my mood be brighter! 

Loving being pregnant:

Yes. Really I would be a surrogate mommy if I could. I don't want anymore kids but I will miss being prego. (Well parts of it anyway)

Week 37

This week just pictures.... So sleepy! Off to take a nap. I will update on Monday when I will be 38 weeks!!! Yay!!!