33 weeks EVE

I am just in the nick of time, I'm still 32 weeks :) 33 weeks tomorrow! 

(WARNING: probably longest post yet & LOTS of pictures!)

Baby is the size of a...wait for it...large jicama. I will give you a quarter if you can tell me what a jicama is without looking it up!! Now, lemme go look it up...(insert elevator music here)...a large bulbus root veggie. Interesting. Approx. 16.7 inches & 3.75lbs

This last week has been filled with LOTS of events. Last Friday I had a DR appointment. Mom was in town for the shower so she got to go and hear Liv's heartbeat again, which is always sweet. The doc felt the belly & said it feels like she is in position (head down). I have two more appointments (within the next 3 weeks) and then it's weekly appointments until birth. 

Saturday, baby shower day, was nothing short of amazing. Erica and Sarah put together such a beautiful event! They really did think of everything. I can't put into words how much I appreciate all of your hard work and all of the love that went into planning Olivia's shower. On top of that, I just felt so loved & blessed for everyone that attended and all the wonderful gifts we received. THANK YOU to all!! xoxo    

The weekend flew by, but it was really great having all our family and friends around and just celebrating the miracle in my belly!

This week Bron and I are trying not to get too sick and have been taking it easy. I did manage to take down all of the decorations yesterday after work (minus the banner in the dining room. What? Erica requested it say up ;) I will probably disassemble this weekend). Speaking of this weekend...I have GOT to clean up this baby's room! I moved all of the gifts into her room and have not even unpacked them from the bags they came in yet. Work has also requested I go through and update my registry. They are throwing me a shower next Thursday (woo-hoo!) and usually buy one big thing along with some little things, so she wants to know which things we need the most. Then Bron and I have to decide what we're going to buy & what can hold off a little bit (like maybe the jogging stroller?). Also on the to-do list....labor bag, hospital bag, pediatrician interviews, and I'm sure other things this pregger night time brain can't think of at this time. 

Here are a few pics from the shower: 

(Decor...)

 Can you see the rubber duckys in the punch? ;)

That little elephant was filled with "advice cards" from all our guests! :)

A few guest pics!

Momma & I <3

My sister and I and the butterfly mobile she made Olivia! 

An "after" pic...me in my pjs, but we never got a pic together so Erica took one before bed :)

Everyone putting "mama" to bed :)

So, one of the surprises I was keeping from you all was the fact that Olivia does have a middle name. Her middle name is Jane, which is my mom's middle name. We wanted to honor my mom by naming Olivia after her. For the shower I made mom a picture frame as a gift:

Before she had a chance to open it I was starting to cry...it was a special moment. 

Not too much longer to go!! Before you know it you will be reading "SHE'S HERE!!" gahhhh!!!!

How far along? 32 weeks 7 days

Total weight gain: 27 lbs

Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Same as the past few weeks. Wake up as tired as ever. We've hit a new point though...1st night hubby slept in the guest room due to prego/sick snoring!!
Best moment this week: The baby shower, for sure! 
Miss Anything? My family! They were just here but it felt like such a whirlwind with so many people all together at one time! 
Movement: Hiccups & limbs trying to poke through the skin! 
Food cravings: WATER and ICE! I have been seriously craving water and chewing ice like it is my job. I think my thirst increase is from being sick. But I love to chew that ice! (Hemoglobin is right on track, no worries.) Also, peppermint.  I crave brushing my teeth at night to taste the scope peppermint & have to have Orbit peppermint gum in my purse! Strange, strange cravings this past week! 

Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: BH. I'm waiting for the nesting to come back. I had a little with my energy burst in the 2nd trimester but it went away when the fatigue of the 3rd trimester set in :/
Symptoms: The heartburn has actually died down a little. It comes at night sometimes but nothing 1 tums can't fix. It's been a few days since I reached for my Zantac. Other than that, my pelvis is starting to ache and it's causing the...waddle... Oh and my face is getting more round. I don't like having a pregnant face :(
Belly Button in or out? In!
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pretty happy lately!
Looking forward to: This weekend. Getting organized again...in the nursery and getting ready for baby in general. 

31 weeks!

31.4 weeks
8 weeks & 4 days
60 days
...just a few ways to count! ;)

Baby is said to be the weight of 4 naval oranges this week (3.3lbs) and about the size of a head of lettuce (18 inches). I say she feels like a sack of potatoes and a little alien trying to escape through the skin of my stomach! She's getting a lot stronger, that's for sure! 

I added a few details to Olivia's room this weekend. I finished her yarn letters, added an initial frame above the crib, hung her chalk board and curtain. Hmm when I say I...I mean Bron...Bron hung the frame, chalkboard and curtain :) I'm going to wait until next week to post pictures so those of you coming to the house on Saturday will see it in person 1st!! 

This week will be filled with cleaning and getting little details down surrounding the nursery and food for the baby shower. I am beyond thrilled for the baby shower on Saturday! I can't wait to see everyone!

How far along? 31 weeks 4 days

Total weight gain: 28lbs
Stretch marks? Nope - have the line though, above & below the belly button.
Sleep: Still feeling like I'm not really sleeping while asleep. I'm sure that will continue! 
Best moment this week: This week had been a little bit of a blur honestly  I think it's because I've just been so tired! It was definitely not when the plumber was here unclogging and re-piping the kitchen on Saturday, I can tell you that! At least it's out of the way before she gets here!! 
Miss Anything? Being able to bend, get up out of a chair or bed without grunting, and doing simple tasks - like walking to the car - without being out of breath...just sayin'...
Food cravings: Candy! :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: I think we'll just say meat for the entire pregnancy & call it a day. Mostly lunch meat!
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Just my friend, BH. They are a getting a bit more uncomfortable though. I'm just glad that ol' U muscle is practicing! 
Symptoms: Same as last week!
Belly Button in or out? Getting a bit flatter!
Wedding rings on or off? Wearing only the engagement ring again this week. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Both
Looking forward to: The baby shower on Saturday!!!! 

30 weeks!

Alright! 30 weeks! Feels like another milestone even though I have anywhere from 7 - 12 weeks still to go. But there is something about that one digit "7" that makes it seem a lot shorter :)  

This week it says she is about the size of a head of lettuce. 

I got the wonderful phone call on Wednesday morning telling me that I PASSED MY 3 HOUR GLUCOSE TEST! What a relief! Now I just have to make sure I don't gain over my goal weight (35 lbs)...which is going pretty well! 

We got a few more things done this past weekend. Bron reorganized the garage, it looks great! So roomy! We also got a few accessories for Olivia's room. We put a tree over her crib (below) and I got some paper mache letters to spell Liv (below) which I am wrapping in yarn. They are going to stand on her hutch. To the left of the tree we are going to put a frame with a monogram or just an "O". I also ordered the material for the valance Teresa is going to make her. It's all coming together :). 

(I find it necessary to let you know that lamp is not staying...)

(Only have the "L" done for now...)

How far along? 30 weeks 5 days
Total weight gain: 27 lbs
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Getting real rough in this department! I wake up in the morning only to feel like I've gotten no rest at all. Feeling like you've pulled an all-nighter, minus the fun?! Not fair!
Best moment this week: Hubby & I went on another date this weekend to see Finding Nemo 3D...dorks yes but lover bff dorks=my fav <3 
Miss Anything? Being comfortable. I can't really breath anymore...sit anymore...lay anymore...haha it's just all around uncomfortable! 
Movement: Still a mover & a shaker...& a hiccup-er :)
Food cravings: This week it's been everything bad for you (think brownies with chocolate syrup & ice cream and TACO BELL!) I think it was because I was being so "health conscience" with not knowing if I had GD or not that I just wanted to splurge a little after. But back on the health train...gotta keep those lbs down ;)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Lunch meat have been taking peanut butter sandwiches to work instead.
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: Had a few BH today...they've really slowed down though. 
Symptoms: Tired, achy, stomach & lungs squished together...& our favorite friend, heartburn.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? Engagement ring on...must have a little more water weight this week b/c the combo is back to being too tight. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Getting a lot more moody in-between my happy spells. Hoping more walks in the park will help this :) 
Looking forward to: Going shopping for my shower dress this weekend with Jenny! 

I leave you with a couple bump shots from this past week...

(This is from today...is it just me or has the belly dropped a bit?)

(This is from last week when Bron & I hit up the park for a walk (me & Bentley)/run (Bron)...)