Mommy Monday {40 Weeks}

FULL TERM! We have made it to Baby Girl's Due Date {which is technically tomorrow}. I haven't had any signs of labor yet, but I'm sure that can change at the drop of a dime.  I have {hopefully} my last check up at my doctor tomorrow. Everything is about to change and I couldn't be more excited! I can't wait to see what this little baby's face looks like. I'm so curious to see all her features and see who she looks like!

How far along? 40 weeks!
Total weight gain: I still haven't gained any more weight! 30 lbs and holding strong!
Maternity clothes: Dresses or my maternity yoga clothes. As soon as I get home, I change immediately into my nightgown, which is one of the only things I am comfortable in anymore.
Stretch marks: I'm still using the Nivea Q10 Plus Skin Firming Lotion on my legs and arms. I'm still alternating between my It Works Stretch Mark Cream and my Honest Co. Organic Belly Balm on my belly, boobs, and bum {the 3 B's}.
 Workouts: Prenatal Yoga is about all I can handle now and I've been going more frequently these last couple weeks! 
Sleep: I think I'm starting to get subconsciously paranoid about my water breaking or having horrendous contractions. I keep waking up thinking "is this it?" and then can't fall back asleep. I NEED MORE SLEEP. No doubt about that.  I am still using my Boppy Pregnancy Wedge which is definitely saving my back and keeping my spine aligned. 
Best moment this week: My mom arriving on Saturday! I'm so glad she is here and feel like I'm finally ready for things to get moving!
Miss anything? Sleep.
Movement: She is still pretty active, which is a very good thing. I get nervous when she is "Sleeping" and not moving very much. 
Food cravings: I'm back to craving chocolate almond milk. It is just so delicious. I also have been a big fan of Watermelon and Tabouleh {my mom makes it so well and she whipped me up a batch today}. 
Anything making you queasy or sick? I have been feeling nauseous here and there, but nothing I can't handle.
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs: Same old, same old here. I'm having inconsistent Braxton Hicks, but nothing is sticking around or hurting. Last week, the nurse said I should go to the hospital when I can't "walk, talk, or text" through my contractions. I'm not having those quite yet.
Belly button in or out? It is STILL an inny. I just knew it would never pop out. I have such a deep inny, it's like the Grand Canyon.
Wedding rings on or off? Still only wearing my wedding band.
Happy or moody most of the time: My mood has been mostly irritable these last couple days. I hope that changes because I really don't like being so crabby!
Baby Arrival Guesstimate: At this point, if I can make it through tomorrow {which is the Talent Show at school that I'm in charge of}, I will consider myself good to go! Anytime after that will be just fine!
Looking forward to: Same as last week, the end of school and being able to meet this baby girl! 

Until next time!

Mommy Monday {39 weeks}

39 weeks down, 1 week to go! Right now, I'm just taking things one day at a time. Hoping to make it the full 40 weeks and maybe beyond. We shall see what happens! This weeks picture was quite an experiment. The Mr. has the Samsung S6 Active phone, which is apparently waterproof. We decided to test it out yesterday in our pool. 

How far along? 39 weeks!

Total weight gain: Last week I was still 30lbs at the doctor! 

Maternity clothes: Literally, the only thing comfortable is dresses. I've tried a couple times to squeeze myself into my maternity jeans and it's just not happening. I mean they fit, but I am UNCOMFORTABLE. 

Stretch marks: I'm still using the Nivea Q10 Plus Skin Firming Lotion on my legs and arms.  I received my It Works Stretch Mark Cream {yay!} so I'm alternating between that and my Honest Co. Organic Belly Balm on my belly, boobs, and bum {the 3 B's}. 

Workouts: Prenatal Yoga is about all I can handle now. My right hip is preventing me from doing much walking these days. 

Sleep: Sleeping is getting increasingly more difficult. I'm up about 50 times using the bathroom and then I've been pretty restless around 4am every morning {which is when I've been getting my amazon shopping done}. My Boppy Pregnancy Wedge is still saving my life, one night at a time. 

Best moment this week: Floating in our pool. It is legitimately the best thing in the world right now. I could do it all day every day {if not for the extreme heat and risk of cancer}. I feel so weightless and all my pains just melt away. Unfortunately, I then have to get out and feel all the weight hanging in my belly and immediately my hip begins to hurt again. Bummer. 

Miss anything? Not at the moment! 

Movement: She is a little squirm worm! Constantly moving and kicking my sides. 

Food cravings: I really haven't been having any crazy cravings recently. I actually feel like I'm eating more like I did pre-pregnancy. It's a little refreshing! 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender: Girl!

Labor signs: I'm still only have a Braxton Hicks contraction here and there, but nothing consistent. It seems they happen most when I'm moving around a lot and not drinking enough water. {Same story as last week}

Belly button in or out? This belly button has literally one week to pop out. It's not gonna happen. So if anyone had any bets, I'm sorry, but you're gonna lose! 

Wedding rings on or off? Still only wearing my wedding band. 

Happy or moody most of the time: I've been pretty happy! 

Baby Arrival Guesstimate: Still hoping for May 28th or later. Last day of my contract at work is May 27. 

Looking forward to: The end of school and being able to meet this baby girl! 

Until next time! 

Mommy Monday {38 weeks}

I feel like every week I start these posts the same way "Well, here we are at 38 weeks..." but I'm just kind of bored with that. So let me tell you that I'm pretty sure I've 100% immersed myself in the nesting stage of my pregnancy. I've been finishing projects, starting new projects, trying to put the finishing touches on her room, packing all of our hospital bags, and buying last minute things. I'm still hoping to hold out until at least her due date {then at least my mom will be here}. I'm sure my co-workers are thinking otherwise as we have our annual Talent Show ON my due date and I'm in charge of it {uh oh!}. Cross your fingers that she waits until the last day of school!

I took my pictures yesterday when the Mr., my mother in law, and I went out for Mother's Day. Hope you enjoy!

That bump is huge! 

How far along? 38 weeks!

Total weight gain: It seems that I'm holding pretty steady at 30lbs!  

Maternity clothes: More dresses! I will occasionally wear one of the two pair's of Maternity Jeans that I have, but my legs seem to be retaining water and by the end of the day my legs are indented! 

Stretch marks: Still have the silly butt stretch marks. I'm still using my Honest Co. Organic Belly Balm and Nivea Q10 Plus Skin Firming Lotion every day to try and avoid them everywhere else! I still haven't ordered that new stretch mark cream, but I fully intend to this week! 

Workouts: Prenatal Yoga and Walks. Same old, same old here. 

Sleep: It seems I'm getting a little bit better sleep the last couple nights. I haven't been getting up as many times. I did, however, have a few nights last week that I was up for an hour or so at a time. I even watched a coupe shows! My Boppy Pregnancy Wedge is still saving my life, one night at a time. 

Best moment this week: Attending my old roommate {and good friend} RoseAnn's wedding. 

Miss anything? Not at the moment! 

Movement: Most of the time, she is very active. However, one of the sleepless nights last week was because she wasn't moving. I stayed up for over an hour to count her kicks to make sure all was well {I'm pretty paranoid like that}. I drank chocolate milk and watching a show. Finally, I felt comfortable with her movement!  

Food cravings: Oh all I want is a glorious turkey bacon BLT. I'm pretty sure that's what is on the menu for dinner tomorrow night! 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender: Girl!

Labor signs: I'm still only have a Braxton Hicks contraction here and there, but nothing consistent. It seems they happen most when I'm moving around a lot and not drinking enough water. 

Belly button in or out? Still in and sneaking it's way out. I'm still not convinced it's gonna pop out before she comes!

Wedding rings on or off? Still only wearing my wedding band. 

Happy or moody most of the time: My irritable mood has seemed to have passed {thank goodness!}. 

Baby Arrival Guesstimate: Still hoping for May 28th or later. Last day of my contract at work is May 27. 

Looking forward to: One of my best friends visiting with her baby boy from Virginia. Can't wait to see her and meet baby Greer! 

Until next time! 

Mommy Monday {37 weeks}

Well, here we have arrived in baby girl's birth month {although there is a small chance of a June birthday, which I would love, having a June birthday myself}. I still can't believe how fast time is flying by! Only 3 weeks left until her Due Date!

How far along? 37 weeks!

Total weight gain: I have not weighed myself since last week. I'm going to say 30 lbs because I don't go to the doctor until tomorrow. 

Maternity clothes: Dresses, dresses, and more dresses! AND my bra debacle has been solved! I had NO idea that they make bra extender's {apparently I live in a cave}, but one of my co-workers told me about them. I went and bought some this weekend and problem solved! Phew!

Stretch marks: Still have the silly butt stretch marks. I'm still using my Honest Co. Organic Belly Balm and Nivea Q10 Plus Skin Firming Lotion every day to try and avoid them everywhere else! I'm going to be purchasing some Stretch Mark Cream  from my friend who sells It Works so I will let you all know how that goes when I get it! 

Workouts: Prenatal Yoga and Walks. It seems I have a bit more energy {I didn't take a nap today, woohoo!}. 

Sleep: Saturday night I think I got up to use the bathroom 5 or 6 times. I'm still using my Boppy Pregnancy Wedge and I think I accidentally have hit my husband and dog in the face a couple times when I'm switching sides. Oops. 

Best moment this week: Graduating from the Leadership Institute that I was in this last semester! It was an amazing experience.    

Miss anything? I'm back to eating peanut butter {of the natural version} and I have not had any heartburn. Other than that, I really am having a pretty good go of it right now! 

Movement: She is quite the squirm worm! Moving around mostly at night when I can finally relax on the couch. 

Food cravings: I have noticed that I'm starting to crave some healthier options lately. I went to Trader Joe's and bought a whole bunch of fruit and yogurt. Yum. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not lately. 

Gender: Girl!

Labor signs: I'm still only have a Braxton Hicks contraction here and there, but nothing consistent. 

Belly button in or out? Still in and sneaking it's way out. I'm still not convinced it's gonna pop out before she comes!

Wedding rings on or off? Wedding band only as it's supposed to hit triple digits on Wednesday. I hate AZ summers. Ugh. 

Happy or moody most of the time: So irritable for the last week or so! I'm hoping this is not a holding trend. 

Baby Arrival Guesstimate: Still hoping for May 28th or later. Last day of my contract at work is May 27. 

Looking forward to: My friend's wedding on Saturday! 

Until next time!