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29 July, 2013

She's Here!!!




Summer Joy was born on Monday, July 22, at 11:59 am. She weighed in at 8 pounds and 2 ounces and was 19 inches long. She is doing well and I am head over heels in love with her!  One of these days I'll share our birth story, but for now, I'm off to cuddle my little girl!

21 July, 2013

39 Weeks


How far along: 39 weeks (7/20/13)
Baby size: About 20 inches from head to toe and about 7 pounds. She has probably reached her birth length and weight.
Total weight gain: 52 pounds
Maternity clothes: Yes! And even some of my maternity clothes are too small now!
Stretch marks: None :)
Sleep: I'm tired all the time.  I went home early from work a few times because I didn't feel good and was so exhausted--I love any sleep I can get!
Best moment this week: The baby shower that my co-workers threw for me.
Miss anything? Sleeping through the night...but I suppose it's just preparation for when baby comes!
Movement: Yes!  She's moving all over! 
Food cravings: Speedy Freezes and Twizzlers and Snickers Ice-cream Bars
Have you started to show yet? Yes, for sure!
Gender: Our little one is a girl!
Labor signs: Yes, and no.  I've been having non-painful contractions, but we know that they are doing something.  The doctor didn't check me this week, we'll see if I make it to next week's appointment!
Belly button in or out? In, but it's flat now.
Wedding rings on or off? On.  Permanently on. :)
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: The first real contraction and having my baby!

15 July, 2013

38 Weeks

How far along: 38 weeks (7/13/13)
Baby size: 20 inches from head to toe and about 7 pounds. She has probably reached her birth length and weight.
Total weight gain: Around 50 pounds.  I want to add that the doctor is not concerned about my weight gain because my blood pressure and other levels are great.  She said this is just my body's way of reacting to pregnancy.
Maternity clothes: Yes! I am able to wear some pre-pregnancy clothes still (like the tank top under my dress in the picture above), but most of my clothes are maternity.  My maternity pants are too small though because my hips have spread :(
Stretch marks: None :)
Sleep: Doing well again this week!  I feel like I'm getting enough sleep, but I am also waking up a lot for the bathroom, and by bedtime I am exhausted.
Best moment this week: Getting all the "last minute" things done--installing the car seat, putting crib sheets on etc.
Miss anything? Sleeping through the night...but I suppose it's just preparation for when baby comes!
Movement: Yes!  She's moving all over! 
Food cravings: Speedy Freezes and Twizzlers
Have you started to show yet? Yes, for sure!
Gender: Our little one is a girl!
Labor signs: Yes, and no.  My body is definitely preparing for labor.  At my appointment on Wednesday (7/10), I was 80% effaced and 2 cm dilated.  TMI: I lost my mucus plug Sunday.  I've been having contractions but nothing painful.  I keep waiting for the pain--I'm ready to have this baby!
Belly button in or out? In, but it's flat now.
Wedding rings on or off? On.  Permanently on. :)
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: The first real contraction and having my baby!

07 July, 2013

37 Weeks


How far along: 37 weeks (7/6/13)
Baby size: 20 inches from head to toe and about 6-1/2 pounds. 
Total weight gain: around 40 pounds; I have stopped weighing myself at home.
Maternity clothes: Yes! 
Stretch marks: None :)
Sleep: Pretty good this week (minus all the fireworks going off!)!  I'm starting to feel tired all the time though and feel like I could always sleep.
Best moment this week: Our baby showers.
Miss anything? Sleeping through the night...but I suppose it's just preparation for when baby comes!
Movement: Yes!  She's moving all over! 
Food cravings: Speedy Freezes and Twizzlers
Have you started to show yet? Yes, for sure!
Gender: Our little one is a girl!
Labor signs: Not yet, but at my doctor appointment on Monday (7/1/13), the doctor could feel the baby's head and said I was about 50% effaced.  Statistically, he said most women whose babies are this low and who are 50% thinned out at the point I was (36w2d) don't make it past 39 weeks!
Belly button in or out? In, but it's flat now.
Wedding rings on or off? On.  Permanently on. :)
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Our baby's arrival!  It really could be any day now!

02 July, 2013

36 Weeks

How far along: 36 weeks (6/29/13)
Baby size: 20 inches from head to toe and about 6 pounds. 
Total weight gain: around 40 pounds; I have stopped weighing myself at home.
Maternity clothes: Yes! 
Stretch marks: None :)
Sleep: Pretty good this week!
Best moment this week: Finishing the nursery.  Now all we need is the baby!
Miss anything? Being able to move like I used to! 
Movement: Yes!  She's moving all over! 
Food cravings: Speedy Freezes
Have you started to show yet? Yes, for sure!
Gender: Our little one is a girl!
Labor signs: No, but baby girl is head down (she has been for a while now) so she's getting ready!
Belly button in or out? In, but it's flat now.
Wedding rings on or off? On, but it is getting harder to get them on and off.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Our 2 baby showers this week!
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