32 weeks

How far along: 32 weeks. Our baby is approx 17 1/2 in long (44 cm) and weighs close to 4 1/2 lbs (2 kg). Most of our baby's organs are working well now, except for its lungs, which remain immature. The baby is fattening up more and more, starting to look pinker and lose its wrinkles! The brain is developing rapidly at this stage. 

Total weight gain: We have a dr. appt. on Tuesday, but I'm guessing I've gained 30 lbs. so far.

Maternity clothes: All maternity all the time! I've even started growing out of some maternity clothes and had to buy bigger underwear too :-P

Stretch marks: They're starting.... just two tiny ones on my boob

Sleep: Still getting up at least once to pee and have been sleeping on my back more because it seems to help with the new rib pain I've been feeling. I started taking calcium magnesium to help with leg cramps, which seems to help.

Best moment of this week: Matt got a new job!! After about a year of applications, he'll be starting at Leatherman Tools as a packaging specialist on Sept 16th. 

In baby news, we toured the hospital where we are delivering and started our childbirth classes. This is getting real!

We're at the end of all of our summer plans, but it's been great! Here's some photos of what we've been up to...

Aunt Pam and cousin Jenna came for a weekend! We played tourist in Portland and took them to the coast.

Becca, Darren and Lauryn drove all the way from the desert to spend a week with us!

I went to Huntington Beach to celebrate Heather's bachelorette party! 

Miss anything: Sleeping on my stomach

Movement: Lots! It's less kicks now, more rolling around and shoving me in the ribs and belly button. My belly gets some weird shapes nowadays! Baby definitely moves more when I'm hungry, having been sitting awhile and in the evenings.

Food cravings: Still more sweets than normal.

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope!

Have you started to show yet: Can't miss this belly!

Boy or Girl: What do you think it will be??

Baby gear: Becca brought the glider chair and ottoman that she used for her kids. Sooo comfy! I'm looking forward to feeding and rocking my baby in it :) thanks Becca!!

Labor signs: No

Belly button in or out: All the way out. 

Wedding rings on or off: Finally took it off :(

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy! 

Looking forward to: Ultrasound tomorrow. This is the last chance for the placenta previa to have moved out of the way. If it hasn't we'll be doing a scheduled c-section around 37 weeks. That's only 5 weeks away!! Ahhh! Hoping the placenta has moved and we can go forward with a natural birth. I'll keep you updated!

27 weeks

How far along: 27 weeks and a few days. Officially starting the 3rd trimester. Our baby is about 15 inches long and weighs about 2.25 lbs. Baby's brain is quickly developing and it can see more light and hear more sounds. The eyelids are opening and baby is starting to blink.

Total weight gain: At last week's doc appointment, I was up 20 pounds, which is almost exactly on track to 1 lb a week since my last weigh-in. Should gain at least 10 more before baby comes.

Maternity clothes: All maternity all the time! Loving dresses and skirts... thank goodness it's summer. Makes dressing the belly slightly easier.

Stretch marks: I'm using Burt's Bees Belly Butter every morning right after the shower. Not sure if it's the lotion or the good genes (thanks mom!), but still no stretch marks!

Sleep: Pregnancy pillow is a life-saver. Sleeping well on my left side, but if I roll on by back or right side I feel like I can't breath or my liver is being squished. Starting to get up at least once a night to pee... yipee. Also been having some charley horses if I don't drink enough water during the day.

Best moment of this week: We're still busy busy (hence the lack of posts) and having a great summer! We spent 10 days at my parent's house in California. It was so relaxing and wonderful to spend time with the family. Highlight was probably our baby shower! It was more of a BBQ with lots of belly touching, baby presents, and onsesie decorating :)

Maple Creek - beautiful swimming hole... too bad Allie is terrified of water

She did love fishing for the first time though!

Baby shower!

The whole crew - thank you everyone for coming!!

Lovin on the belly

April and Taya decorating onesies

Van Dolah family

The fam (we missed you Kate!)

Miss anything: Sometimes a cold beer sounds really good!

Movement: Everyday, all day! Baby had the hiccups for the first time last week! Kicks and rolls are sometimes really strong and sometimes I can see my belly go lopsided if baby is stretching out. Weird, but so cool!

Food cravings: Not really, still wanting more candy and icecream than pre-pregnancy.

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope!

Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah! I've had a few people ask if I'm due soon... nope, 3 more months to go. I can only image how big the belly is gonna get.

Boy or Girl: Still going to be a surprise. What do you think it will be?? :)

Baby gear: Lots of gifts and hand-me-downs! Everyone was so so generous at our baby shower. I feel so much more prepared already!

Labor signs: No

Belly button in or out: Way out! Seriously, it's ALL the way out. I considered buying belly button covers, but settled for a bandaid cover up. haha

Wedding rings on or off: On, not looking forward to the day they have to come off.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy! 

Looking forward to: Getting the nursery together. ..we moved the baby dresser into the room and it's ready to put clothes into! And we have another ultrasound on Friday. I'm excited to get some more cute pics of the baby and to see if the placenta previa they saw at 20 weeks has gone away.