40 Weeks

How Far Along: 40 weeks...HELLO due date!

Size of baby: Jackfruit {18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +33

Maternity Clothes: Almost done! Need to look for nursing friendly clothes :)

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: It hurts! Poor guy has ran out of room!

Sleep: Is over...

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly

Cravings: Still yogurt parfaits...I have been loving grapes, vanilla yogurt, and granola. YUM!

Symptoms: Swollen feet, contractions, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: At my doctor's appointment Monday I was still 2 cm dilated, and still 50 % effaced {thinned out}! Hope Labor is soon!!

39 Weeks

How Far Along: 39 weeks...1 week to go!

Size of baby: Watermelon {18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +31

Maternity Clothes: Almost done! Need to look for nursing friendly clothes :)

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: It hurts! Poor guy has ran out of room!

Sleep: Starting to be sore in the mornings again...

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly

Cravings: Still yogurt parfaits...I have been loving grapes, vanilla yogurt, and granola. YUM!

Symptoms: Swollen feet, contractions, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: At my doctor's appointment Monday I was still 1 cm dilated, but I am now 50 % effaced {thinned out}!

38 Weeks

How Far Along: 38 weeks

Size of baby: Pumpkin {18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +29

Maternity Clothes: I will have to admit...I may miss maternity clothes. I like to think of my belly as my best accessory right now :)

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: Lots of rolls and jabs...sometimes hurting.

Sleep: Doing pretty good right now!

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly

Cravings: Still yogurt parfaits...I have been loving grapes, vanilla yogurt, and granola. YUM!

Symptoms: Swollen feet, contractions, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: At my doctor's appointment last Thursday I was still 1 cm dilated and 30 % effaced {thinned out}, I did however find out that I have Group B Strep, which means nothing more than I have to have antibiotics during labor and delivery. No harm to me or Max.
That night I got the rest of the things needed to finish putting Max's room together! And you better believe I stayed up until Midnight doing so :)

37 Weeks

How Far Along: 37 weeks...FULL TERM!

Size of baby: Winter Melon {18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +27

Maternity Clothes: I bought a dress for my showers last week...LOVE it! I'm pretty sure I'm done buying maternity clothes :) Onto nursing clothes :)

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: Slowing down a bit...he's just too big for my belly.

Sleep: Not as sore in the morning.

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly

Cravings: Yogurt parfaits...yummy!

Symptoms: Swollen feet, contractions, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: At my doctor's appointment last Thursday I was 1 cm dilated and 30 % effaced {thinned out}. And my beautiful showers last Saturday!

36 Weeks

How Far Along: 36 weeks

Size of baby: Honeydew {17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25

Maternity Clothes: Trying to get by with what I have...but my staples have been a tank top and a maxi skirt.

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: Sunday, Collin and I were just staring at my belly...Max was doing karate :)

Sleep: Up multiple times a night. Just practicing :)

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly

Cravings: Fruit...lots of fruit.

Symptoms: Swollen feet, braxton hicks, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: Last Thursday I had a doctor's appointment {They are weekly now}, and Annabelle got to go :) She loved it! She was so sweet with the nurses and Linda {my midwife}. Everything is still progressing well. Max is head down now!
Momma came over Saturday and cleaned our baseboards, doors, and windows! While she was doing that, Collin and I took everything out of Max's room, and then set everything back up! Still waiting on a few things to finish everything!!

And this found its way to our room :)

Can't believe he'll be here in less than a month!!

35 Weeks

How Far Along: 35 weeks

Size of baby: Coconut {17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25...about a pound a week now.

Maternity Clothes: I did buy a really cute NON maternity skirt last week...super cute! {See picture}

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: Lots of movement

Sleep: Not bad, but not good...counting down until I can sleep on my belly again :)

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly

Cravings: Fruit...lots of fruit.

Symptoms: Swollen feet, braxton hicks, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: Max's bedding came in! Can't wait to put in on the crib! FINALLY organizing his room :)

Navy Blue bumper and crib skirt and Grey and White Chevron crib sheet 

34 Weeks

How Far Along: 34 weeks

Size of baby: Butternut Squash...yum! {17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +24...about a pound a week now.

Maternity Clothes: Yes...trying to get by with what I have.

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: Lots of movement

Sleep: Not to bad, although I wake up so sore.

What I miss: Bending over...this morning I had an itch on my toe

Cravings: Still watermelon!

Symptoms: Swollen feet, braxton hicks, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: I had a doctor's appointment last Thursday. Everything is still going well! And I FINALLY got his bedding ordered!

33 Weeks

How Far Along: 33 weeks...seriously cannot believe I just typed that! Max will be here before we know it!

Size of baby: Durian Fruit {17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 pounds}...I think he is on the bigger side :)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +22...about a pound a week now.

Maternity Clothes: Yes. I need to find a dress for some events I have coming up :)

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: I'm pretty sure he has turned head down.

Sleep: Other than getting up every other hour for a bathroom break...pretty good.

What I miss: Being able to tie my shoes...thank goodness it's summer!

Cravings: Still watermelon!

Symptoms: Swollen feet, braxton hicks, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: A little conversation I had with Annabelle:
Me: You know, Max won't be able to eat goldfish like you do.
Annabelle: Yeah, because he's a baby.
Just trying to keep things real :)

32 Weeks

How Far Along: 32 weeks

Size of baby: Squash {15.2-16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +21

Maternity Clothes: So thankful for a friend who gave me a few things from when she was pregnant...mostly dresses, which is perfect!!

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: Annabelle loves to watch my belly, and when Max isn't moving...she'll say "Mommy, make Max move!"

Sleep: Eh...

What I miss: Good sleep!

Cravings: Watermelon...I cannot get enough!

Symptoms: Swollen feet, braxton hicks, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: I had a doctor's appointment last Thursday {I am now going every other week}. Everything is great...Blood pressure, weight, his heartbeat. The only thing, He's laying transverse {sideways}, which is why I am in so much pain. He has until 36-37 weeks to turn head down.

31 Weeks

How Far Along: 31 weeks

Size of baby: Pineapple {15.2-16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +21

Maternity Clothes: No need for swim suit shopping...my tankini is doing the job!!

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: He was trying to jump out of my belly on Tuesday :)

Sleep: Good, but so sore/stiff in the morning.

What I miss: Good sleep!

Cravings: Juicy fruits! Watermelon, berries, pineapple...

Symptoms: Swollen feet, braxton hicks, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: Collin has finished the crib! Waiting for it to get good and dry before setting it up. Can't wait to share pictures!!

30 Weeks

How Far Along: 30 weeks

Size of baby: Cucumber {15.2-16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 pounds}...I'm pretty sure we already have a 4 pound-er :)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +20

Maternity Clothes: I think I'm about to go swim suit shopping...should be interesting.

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: Rolls and jabs

Sleep: Somewhat better...but I think it's only because I am used to the pain :(

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly, a glass of wine, being able to shave my legs without becoming lightheaded :)

Cravings: BLT's...I've had at least 3 the week

Symptoms: Swollen feet, braxton hicks, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: Progress is being made on Max's room! Collin has finished the first coat of red on the crib. Now to find some grey bedding...

29 Weeks

How Far Along: 29 weeks

Size of baby: Acorn Squash {15.2-16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +19

Maternity Clothes: Still making a lot of my regular shirts and dresses work. Even some stretchy pants still fit :)

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: Rolls and jabs

Sleep: Still not good. I did have one good night last Friday night.

What I miss: Sleep in general. Not being in constant pain.

Cravings: Watermelon...so glad it has been on sale lately!

Symptoms: Swollen feet, braxton hicks, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: Had a doctor's appointment last Thursday. Everything seems to be right on track. Max's heart beat was in the 140's. It never gets old hearing that sweet sound! And Collin started painting the crib RED!

28 Weeks

How Far Along: 28 weeks

Size of baby: Rutabaga {13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +17

Maternity Clothes: My selection of regular clothes is becoming slim...I need to go shopping.

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew.

Movement: Yes...he moves :)

Sleep: Ha...my big mouth! Sleep has been AWFUL this week! Between back pain, leg pain, and bathroom breaks...I already feel like I have a newborn.

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly and not having aches.

Cravings: None really.

Symptoms: Swollen feet, braxton hicks, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps...you name it!

Best moment this week: Starting 3rd Trimester!!

27 Weeks

How Far Along: 27 weeks {Exactly 3 MONTHS till due date!}

Size of baby: Cauliflower {13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +16

Maternity Clothes: I'm so surprised how well I am getting along with very few pieces of maternity clothes. When I was pregnant with Annabelle, I had piles of maternity clothes.

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew. Every time we have an ultrasound, I make sure of that :)

Movement: Last Friday, I had to take my Glucose test and Annabelle came along. We loved watching him move :) Her eyes got so big every time he would kick.

Sleep: Much better this week!

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly and not having aches.

Cravings: None really.

Symptoms: Swollen feet, braxton hicks, heartburn, sciatic nerve pain, foot champs, leg cramps.

Best moment this week: Watching Annabelle, watch Max move :)

26 Weeks

How Far Along: 26 weeks

Size of baby: Lettuce {13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +14

Maternity Clothes: Still in regular tops {mostly}

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew

Movement: Love watching him move :)

Sleep: This week has been OK...I don't sleep well when Collin isn't home :(

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly and a nice cold adult drink :)

Cravings: None really.

Symptoms: Swollen feet, Braxton Hicks. Heartburn came back this week...I shouldn't have opened my big mouth last week!

Best moment this week: Annabelle is talking about Max more and more...still not sure if she realizes that this is going to rock her world!

25 Weeks

How Far Along: 25 weeks

Size of baby: Eggplant {13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 pounds}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +13

Maternity Clothes: I'm still able to wear some of my workout pants and leggings, mostly regular shirts...but maternity jeans are a must!

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew

Movement: Sometimes I get so worried that he hasn't moved {or I just don't remember}...but he always gives me a kick to remind me he's there.

Sleep: Sleep has been pretty good this week!

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly

Cravings: Tuna Salad...yum!

Symptoms: Swollen feet, Braxton Hicks. Luckily I haven't had heartburn or indigestion lately...I wonder if he already lost his hair :)

Best moment this week: I had a doctor's appointment last Thursday. Everything is progressing well. Normal blood pressure! {Which is something I rarely experienced during Annabelle's pregnancy.}
Had another ultrasound on Tuesday. Other then the fact that I waited for OVER 1.5 hours to be seen, it was a good ultrasound!

His little foot by his head

Funny Story: I picked Annabelle up right after my ultrasound. I asked her if she wanted to see Max, and she said yes. So I handed the ultrasound pictures back to her. Then she got this really confused look on her face and asked "Mommy! Is Max naked?!", I had a little laugh and said "Well, yes he is". Her response "He's so silly!"

24 Weeks

How Far Along: 24 weeks

Size of baby: Grapefruit {10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +12.5

Maternity Clothes: I finally found a maternity shirt I like! Ha!

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew

Movement: He moves my whole belly!

Sleep: I sleep just fine...when I'm not dying from how hot it is!

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly

Cravings: Chicken Lo Mein...good thing we went to PF Changes last week :)

Symptoms: Swollen feet, round ligament pain.

Best moment this week: Finding the paint for his furniture...if we don't have a lot of paint left...at least we know the color :)

23 Weeks

How Far Along: 23 weeks

Size of baby: Pomegranate {10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Still +12

Maternity Clothes: I've decided, I just don't love maternity clothes this time around. I wear pants just fine...but I look like the circus in maternity tops. I guess for now I'll wear my regular tops, and hope they don't get too stretched out.

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew

Movement: He moves my whole belly!

Sleep: I've started getting leg cramps while sleeping...not fun!

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly

Cravings: Tuna! Too bad it's a once a week treat

Symptoms: Swollen feet, round ligament pain.

Best moment this week: Moving Annabelle out of the crib to get it ready for Max! Now to find the perfect red.... :)

22 Weeks

How Far Along: 22 weeks

Size of baby: Papaya {10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +12

Maternity Clothes: Maternity bottoms are a must {unless they are SUPER stretchy}...I'm going shopping for some tops tomorrow, and maybe an Easter dress.

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew

Movement: I'm starting to see him move now.

Sleep: Good...getting up once nightly to use the bathroom, and I go back to sleep quickly.

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly!

Cravings: Deli meat this week.

Symptoms: Swollen feet, round ligament pain.

Best moment this week: Collin FINALLY felt Max move!

21 Weeks

How Far Along: 21 weeks

Size of baby: Banana {10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces}

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +12

Maternity Clothes: pretty much all I wear are maternity jeans. I really need to shop for some tops.

Gender: It's a BOY! Maxwell {Max} Andrew

Movement: ALL.THE.TIME! But don't ask Collin...he can never seem to feel him.

Sleep: Good...when there isn't a certain little girl that wants to get in our bed. She is one wild sleeper! {She has been having some bad dreams lately, and we just let her some sleep with us}

What I miss: Sleeping on my belly!

Cravings: Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Steaks...I'm not kidding! Meat has been my #1 craving!

Symptoms: Tired {I can't seem to stay awake past 9}, heartburn, indigestion

Best moment this week: Having a doctor's appointment last Thursday, and an ultrasound last Friday. Even though he was moving the entire time, it was good to see his sweet little self!