36 weeks

How far along? 36 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain? 22 pounds.   I hoping I stay under 25
Maternity clothes? Yes - tank tops and stretchy pants are my go to.   I wear a maxi dress about every day to school.  
Stretch Marks? No!
Sleep? hit and miss   When I don't sleep good one night, I sleep awesome the next.   
Miss Anything? No
Movement: Yes - LOVE IT
Food cravings: ice cream, salt, and soda
Anything making you queasy or sick: milk
Have you started to show yet: YES
Gender prediction: A Girl maybe A Boy?! It changes every day
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks on a regular basis and a lot of pressure on my pelvic bone
Belly Button in or out? In-pushing out though... I'm wondering if I'll be like a turkey and it will pop out with the baby is done?!
Wedding rings on or off? On most of the time.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.  
Weekly Wisdom: keep moving, be happy, and enjoy the experience
Looking forward to: summer school being over.    

Holy Moly a Watermelon!  I was just a sweet pea the other day.
This experience has flown by, but I have a strange feeling the next 3
weeks are going to go s....l....o......w.......
Which is okay because I have a classroom to get ready before baby joins us.
Baby Haynes is considered FULL TERM, but I hope it doesn't get any ideas
I have 4 more days of summer school and classroom to decorate and put together!

The Doctors Office that we will be visiting EVERY WEEK now
Dr. Bernhard checked my cervix, can we say OUCH! 
She couldn't feel my cervix because babies head was in the way.
I asked does that mean we will get a baby sooner than later and she said,
I'll see you for sure on Friday for your next Doctors Appointment.

We celebrated Abe's 1st Birthday on Saturday.  
He has been such a joy to our house. Couldn't imagine life without him.

Enjoying Doggie Birthday Cake - I tried it and YUCK! 

He loved it. 

 

He loves his Mom.  

 

36 weeks and 6 days.  
2 miles in 30 minutes (not horrible)
I hope I can keep it up because it makes me feel
so much better and gives me a boost of energy!

35 weeks

How far along? 35 weeks
Total weight gain? 19 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes please. Anything stretchy and comfy
Stretch Marks? No!
Sleep? not a lot
Miss Anything? No
Movement: Yes - something I know I will miss
Food cravings: ice cream, salt, and soda (everything that is bad for a pregnant lady)
Anything making you queasy or sick: milk
Have you started to show yet: YES
Gender prediction: A Girl maybe A Boy?! It changes every day
Labor Signs: Pelvic Pressure and Braxton Hicks
Belly Button in or out? In-pushing out though...
Wedding rings on or off? On most of the time.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy - It's summer, I'm blessed, and Life is Good 
Weekly Wisdom: keep moving and drink water
Looking forward to: FINISHING the Baby room -carpets are clean thanks to my Mom, closet doors are painted.  Everything else needs to be done!

I feel like a large cantaloupe
Summer is getting HOT but I have only turned on the air twice!
I'm so surprised!  
The Baby Center baby shouldn't be moving very much-
Well my baby didn't get that memo.   It is moving, kicking, and I'm pretty sure
doing a fitness video.   I'm not complaining-I love the feeling! 

 He knows things are changing.

 

34 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks 3 days
Total weight gain? 19 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes please. Anything stretchy and comfy
Stretch Marks? No!
Sleep? not a lot
Miss Anything? No
Movement: Yes - Thank God!
Food cravings: ice cream, salt, and soda
Anything making you queasy or sick: milk
Have you started to show yet: YES
Gender prediction: A Girl maybe A Boy?! It changes every day
Labor Signs: Not that I'm aware of. Braxton Hicks.   
Belly Button in or out? In-pushing out though...
Wedding rings on or off? On most of the time.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.   I feel the most beautiful I've ever felt.  EVER!  
Weekly Wisdom: keep moving
Looking forward to: FINISHING the Baby room -We hung the trim and now I need to paint the closet doors, shampoo the carpet and put the crib up.  

34 Week
3 Days
Baby is a LARGE cantaloupe
Weighs 4 3/4 pounds - 18 inches long
Central nervous system is maturing and lungs are continuing to mature as well

Abe-photo bombing

He knows things are changing and is always

looking at me when I make weird noises

to make sure I'm okay.

I need to train him to call his Dad when I go into labor

 

 

33 weeks

How far along? 33 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain? 17 pounds at least
Maternity clothes? Yes please.  Anything stretchy and comfy
Stretch Marks? No!
Sleep? not a lot  
Miss Anything? No
Movement: Yes - I was up all night with Baby last night.  Lots of moving and growing
Food cravings: ice cream, salt, and soda
Anything making you queasy or sick: No.
Have you started to show yet: YES
Gender prediction: A Girl maybe A Boy?!
Labor Signs: Not that I'm aware of.  
Belly Button in or out? In-pushing out though...
Wedding rings on or off? On most of the time.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy this week!
Weekly Wisdom: ignore people who make you upset.  
Looking forward to: FINISHING the Baby room -still

 

Happy 4th of July 

33 weeks
Baby is the size of a Pineapple
Baby weighs 4 pounds and 17 inches long
Skeleton is hardening
 

Sweet Abe is so excited!
I think he will miss his warm pillow

God Bless America!

 

Baby's first 4th of July

 

Not the best decision Abe and I have made.

I'm blaming him for wanting to walk more.  

We were TIRED when we got home.

I think Dad and I are "nesting" we spent the weekend cleaning

and decluttering. 

Almost ready for Baby Haynes

 

32 weeks

How far along? 32 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain? 17 pounds at least
Maternity clothes? Yes and anything comfy and stretchy
Stretch Marks? No!
Sleep? up and down.   Some nights I sleep with only waking up once or twice but some nights I wake up and can't get back to sleep 
Miss Anything? No
Movement: Yes a lot.  Baby Haynes is a mover - which a great thing.
Food cravings: ice cream, salt, and soda
Anything making you queasy or sick: No.
Have you started to show yet: YES
Gender prediction: A Girl maybe A Boy?!
Labor Signs: Not that I'm aware of  
Belly Button in or out? In-pushing out though...
Wedding rings on or off? On most of the time.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy this week! -in my opinion
Weekly Wisdom: Drink Water, Walk your dog in the Sunshine, Stay Busy
Looking forward to: FINISHING the Baby room -still :(

Baby Shower Day
Size: Honeydew
3.75 pounds & 16.7 inches long
Babies skin is becoming plump and smooth.


This week I had my baby shower!
My BFF Mary planned and delivered a spetacular party.  
She is an amazing party planner, everything was perfect.  
Here are a few pictures of my special day.

Perfect day for a Baby Shower

 The seating

 The lemonade stand

 The candy stand

The craft stand

 Special Gifts - books insteads of cards

and baby essentials

 

Roadie the Ranch Dog Blanket

My BFF's

High School Friends