Pregnancy Update: 34 Weeks

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 weeks (last week--I'm a little late on the update)

Baby Size: About the size of a honeydew melon. I think baby has had quite a growth spurt these past two weeks, because there seems to be a big difference from my 32 week picture!

  Total weight gain: 32 lbs. My weight gain isn't coming on as fast as it was before, which is a bit of a relief. I'm gaining right on track now. 

 Maternity clothes? My wardrobe is so limited now, especially my pants! It's hard to find outfits that I feel good in and fit in. I have only one pair of really comfy pants now. 

Stretch Marks? Still none, thankfully. 

Sleep: I've been tossing and turning a lot more. I'm mostly having pain in my pelvic area that sometimes keeps me from getting comfortable enough to go back to sleep in the middle of the night if I wake up.

Best moment this week: Inflating the birth tub. I love it so much. Even if it weren't full of water, I would want to give birth in there because it feels like a protected nest and is perfectly sanitary and contained. 

Miss Anything? I miss my pre-pregnancy wardrobe. I can't wait to have more options again. 

Movement: It seems the baby is even more active than ever. Either that or now that because it is bigger it has a lot more "umph" in its kicks and twists. 

Food cravings: I've been craving dried fruit and fruit and veggies. I bought dried fruit snacks to have in labor and I had to put them in a hard to reach place so I don't eat them ahead of time!

Gender Prediction:  I'm still thinking girl and I have a very hard time imagining it otherwise. I think I will be very surprised if we have a boy!

Symptoms: More pelvic pain and pressure that makes it hard to walk and bend to get things. I'm moving pretty slowly these days.   

Mood:  I've been feeling good these past weeks. I'm surprised with how much I've been getting done considering how slowly I walk around. I've been able to keep up with the house cleaning, work from home (for the old company I used to work for), make meals every night, excercise some, and cross off more baby to do items. I thought that in the third trimester I would be zonked out, but I have had a lot of energy and motivation. I think part of it comes from the thought that I NEED to get it all done before the baby comes. 

Looking forward to: My baby shower on Saturday! Can't wait to celebrate the baby with my close friends and family.