36 Weeks

Things are much better than the past few weeks.  Week 34 & 35 were rough on me both emotionally and physically.  I was in pain, uncomfortable, and felt like it was never going to end.  Thanks to an awesome massage therapist and chiropractor I feel SOOO much better.  I am still walking and spinning every week.  My Monday spin class has me there the next 3 classes, they will know if I am not there that I went into labor.   This week we put together everything besides the swing, and car seat.  Baby's bag is packed and mine is almost done, just need to find a nightgown for hospital in dark colors.  The countdown is on and I can't wait to meet this little one.  Tomorrow 2/5 we find of if I am dilated or effaced along with the Strep B test.

How far along? 36 weeks

How big is baby?  Big!  over 6lbs

Total weight gain/loss:  38lbs lost -2 this past week, but probably gain again next.  I really don't care at all anymore.  I am super active and will work hard to get it off.

Maternity clothes?  of course

Sleep: Bathroom breaks are often but much better sleep than past 2 weeks.

Best moment this week:  getting the nursery finished 

Movement: Lots of forceful movement

Food cravings:  Strawberries, oranges, apples

Food Aversions: Always be pickles, or anything pickled.

Gender:  I have a strong feeling a boy & will be surprised if baby is a girl.  Cant wait to find out!!

Labor Signs:  more braxton hicks, and pressure baby is moving down more

Pregnancy Symptoms:  a little bit of everything

Belly Button in or out?  In, and stretching but wont be coming out.

What I miss: feeling normal, I love being pregnant but ready to be back to myself 

What I am looking forward to: Whits gender reveal party this weekend the 8th!

Upcoming appointments/events:   feb 5th

Stretch Marks:  Belly is still looking good.  I almost might miss the hardness of it because its going to be jiggly very soon.

35 weeks

How far along? 35 weeks

How big is baby?  Size  of a honeydew melon 

Total weight gain/loss:  39 lbs.  I don't know what happened in a week. lots of fluid retention 

Maternity clothes?  of course

Sleep:  I sleep but the bathroom breaks, and flipping sides happens often

Best moment this week:  Ultrasound

Movement: Lots of forceful movement

Food cravings:  Strawberries still

Food Aversions: Always be pickles, or anything pickled.

Gender:  I have a strong feeling a boy & will be surprised if baby is a girl.  Cant wait to find out!!

Labor Signs:  more braxton hicks

Pregnancy Symptoms:  a little bit of everything

Belly Button in or out?  In, and stretching but wont be coming out.

What I miss: normal clothes, I am super massive still 

What I am looking forward to: the baby!

Upcoming appointments/events:   feb 5th

Stretch Marks:  still good :) but put on more weight than what I was hoping 

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

How big is baby?  Size  of a cantaloupe 

Total weight gain/loss:  30 lbs.  

Maternity clothes?  Yep, and looking forward to my regular clothes again.

Sleep:  Didn't need any help getting to sleep this week.  The Chiro is helping! 

Best moment this week:  Dubuque Trip

Movement: Lots of forceful movement

Food cravings:  Strawberries still

Food Aversions: Always be pickles, or anything pickled.

Gender:  I have a strong feeling a boy & will be surprised if baby is a girl.  Cant wait to find out!!

Labor Signs:  some pressure &braxton hicks at night.

Pregnancy Symptoms:  a little bit of everything

Belly Button in or out?  In, and stretching but wont be coming out.

What I miss: normal clothes, I am super massive 

What I am looking forward to: the growth scan in 1 day

Upcoming appointments/events:   Tuesday & Wednesday 1-22/23

Stretch Marks:  still good :) but put on more weight than what I was hoping 

33 Weeks

Sorry, I am slacking on these updates.  I LOVE looking back at all the weeks to remember each little stage.  It is super fun that whit is pregnant to and can reference what I was going through during that week.  I have really learned that each pregnancy is completely different for each person and don't think there is really a norm.  I have heard people say how much the weight gain comes on in the 3rd trimester where it has been different for me where I gained all 30 lbs so far from week 17-32.  nothing in 1st trimester at all.  Everyone is going to be completely different. 

 I am excited for the growth scan next Monday to see how baby is growing.  I feel so incredibly huge and now I feel awful for comments I have made to pregnant women before who I thought were going to pop/explode around this time and wonder how the heck they were going to make it any longer.  Well, I am one of those pregnant ladies who looks like she can pop anytime and will for the next few weeks.  

Things have been pretty boring/calm around the Krivachek household. I still am struggling with getting the nursery the way I like it.  I am in frantic clean mode all the time and feel like I need a deep clean every week when really it is clean.  I want to do the walls, lights, fans, and windows until they look brand new!  I think my mom is going to come mid Feb to do one last super clean before baby comes and make sure I have everything to go.  It is driving me nuts I can't easily get on the floor and scrub stuff.  I wonder if this clean freak in me will stay after baby?  I hope so but I think it drives some a little nuts.  

How far along? 33 weeks

How big is baby?  Size  of a pineapple. MMM

Total weight gain/loss:  30 lbs.  Holding steady for the past 2 weeks 

Maternity clothes?  I prefer my leggings now over jeans

Sleep:  a bit better thanks to Chiropractor & Massage 

Best moment this week:  Massage & getting better sleep

Movement: Lots of rolls, I think baby is head down

Food cravings:  Strawberries!  I eat a pound at a time.  Jason thinks it is crazy.  They are just toooooo good!

Food Aversions: Always be pickles, or anything pickled.

Gender:  I have a strong feeling a boy & will be surprised if baby is a girl.  Cant wait to find out!!

Labor Signs:  none besides the braxton hicks at night.

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Hip pain, Insomnia, RLS.  Not as bad as it was last week

Belly Button in or out?  In, and stretching but wont be coming out.

What I miss: Sleep a bit, and working out hardcore. 

What I am looking forward to: My last work visit to Dubuque next week.

Upcoming appointments/events:   Tuesday & Wednesday 1-22/23

Stretch Marks:  Doing WAY better than ever expected.  No new ones!

32 Weeks

Back to Normalcy a bit and at moments I want the time to fly by and then others I just love it being just J & I.  Only a few more weeks and that will all be changing.  I keep thinking about if I will go early or late and I have no idea.  I have a very strong feeling 
that baby will be a boy the last month or two!  I think I would be surprised if it was a girl!  We have almost everything we need at this point besides more diapers.  Waiting to do a reorder based on the baby when born.  Also for anyone who is in Dubuque I am looking for someone to raid Baby Gap once we know the sex and size to get all the cute clothes.  No Baby Gap here :(  I love their stuff! 
I have really bad Insomnia now and wake up quite often and will go out to the couch & watch TV so I don't bother Jason.  The thing is I don't even feel super tired during the day... good practice for those sleepless nights with baby.  ( I am honestly looking forward to it)  One thing that I can't stand is when other parents always say "oh just you wait"  to things that are not the most pleasant things.  I understand it's hard at times but I prefer to have a positive outlook and enjoy those hard moments.  But, I have always liked a little bit of hard work :) Obviously it can't be too bad so many people have more than 1!
How far along? 32 weeks

How big is baby?  Size  of a large squash

Total weight gain/loss:   +30

Maternity clothes?  Of course. 2 new tops for Lynn

Sleep:  No :(  Insomnia 

Best moment this week:  Christmas with Krivacheks

Movement: Baby has been trying to break out this week.  Nuts in there!

Food cravings:  apples again

Food Aversions: Always be pickles, or anything pickled.

Gender:  ?? and not finding out ??

Labor Signs:  none besides the braxton hicks at night.

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Hip pain, Insomnia, the waddle, heart burn.  3rd tri has not been the nicest like the first 2 tri's.

Belly Button in or out?  In, and its not coming out.

What I miss: Sleep a bit, and working out

What I am looking forward to: My last work visit to Dubuque in the next 1-2 weeks before baby :)  I miss the office!

Upcoming appointments/events:   Monday 1-6

Stretch Marks:  Doing very well.  Can't see any new ones but keep the oil and lotion on constantly for comfort.  I am not as heavy as my heaviest I have ever been so I think that is helping.  And the good news is I won't get to that point either :)