Week 33

This week we had our prenatal class, oh yeah, the one where they show you all the good stuff... It was a good class though, helpful tips and advice from a nurse who's been doing this longer then I have been alive. One thing she said. "Im not going to tell you that you need an epidural, but they will become your best friend if you do get one." **good to know

How far along: 33 Weeks! 

How big is the baby: Baby McD is aprox 18 inches long and right around 5lbs.. around the size of a Honeydew, I dont know if I want a honeydew inside of me! And my stomach is as hard as a honeydew, 

 

Total weight gain: Since day one, I have only gained 12lbs. Dr said thats good and she doesnt want me to gain any more than 20lbs... that weight though, is ALL baby!!

 

Stretch Marks: Nope :)

 

Best moment of the week: It was really nice to see my Daddy and sister this past weekend. Its strange to think that the next time I see them, Baby McD will be here! AHHHH

 

Symptoms:  Well, throughout some of the day, I have whats called "Beached Whale Syndrome." Where your belly just gets in the way and you feel like there is no way around it. Thank goodness I don't waddle yet... I've been told thats coming though. Yay!

 

Movement: He is a Rolly-Polly! Big movements and sometimes painful, but it will pay off when he gets a scholarship as a Defensive Linemen for being so strong! haha

Have you started to show?: My belly is out of control! Its just large, hard and in the way. It was real awkward when I painted my toes this weekend! and shaving my legs... I should get an award for that! 

 

Gender: "You're my boy, Blue!"

 

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button In or Out: In

Wedding Rings On or Off: On

What I’m looking forward to: We have a check up appt on Friday, I always love listening to his heartbeat. 

Week 32

 

How far along: 32 Weeks! 

How big is the baby: My app says Baby McD is 17 inches long and about 4lbs. 17 inches is really long, that explains why my stomach is reaching its own zip code!

 

Total weight gain: I only gained .8lbs from my previous appt to my most recent. The dr is happy with that number... he better be, I think thats a freaking record!

 

Stretch Marks: Still nothing! Knock on wood, were holding strong. Cocoa Butter continues to be the nightly regiment. 

 

Best moment of the week: I thought it was cute, last night Cadi was snuggling me in bed and she rested her head on my stomach. She probably has no idea whats going on, but she knows somethings a coming. 

 

Worst moment of the week: Two nights ago I slept like poop. I think I literally woke up every 45mins-1 hour tossing and turning 

 

Symptoms:  With him getting bigger and bigger, he's starting to push on my lungs which makes breathing sometimes difficult. Stairs are becoming an enemy

 

Movement: He keeps getting stronger. I can see him move through my clothes now, still kind of weird to see

Have you started to show?: Um yeah! So I had this shirt on for week 19, i think and this shirt is definitely reaching maximum capacity. HAHA

 

Gender: Baby McD is on team bowtie

 

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button In or Out: In

Wedding Rings On or Off: On

What I’m looking forward to: Mom, Jamie and Daddy are coming to visit this weekend! We're going to make Apple Pie and do our nails and all sorts of fun stuff. Im excited to see them!

Week 31

How far along: 31 Weeks! We are in the single digits folks… This baby is coming and the Dr said be prepared. Oh dear… I don't think Im ready for this. haha

How big is the baby: My app says around 3.5 lbs 

Total weight gain: I only gained .8 lbs from my last appointment two weeks ago. Booyah!!! Take that!

Best moment of the week: I think seeing the kid move last night was pretty neat. I was finally able to record him moving! He looks like an alien trying to escape! Its neat sharing that video. Another good moment… Shoppers doughnut. need i say more??

Worst moment of the week: Every morning I play this game with myself… do I have to pee that bad? Do I really want to leave this warm bed and possibly loss my spot to a fur ball just to go potty. Sad, but true. 
Movement: He is moving the same amount of time, but he is getting so much stronger. I swear he tried to kick his way through my stomach the other day. It was a little painful and I tried to push it back him, he did NOT like that. 

Have you started to show?:  Yup! Im surprised my belly is actually sticking out of my clothes. Its close, I have to wear undershirts just to make sure. I did have to cave in and buy a couple maternity shirts. The pants are still good. Even though 2 out of 3 buttons may be buttoned in this weeks photo. :)

Wedding Rings On or Off: On :) I haven't really noticed any swelling, in my feet or fingers, nothing. 

Stretch Marks?: Nope! I had to buy another bottle of cocoa butter and the smell bothers me, but it is so worth it. 

What I miss the most: Well, i miss being able to bend over. There is a big difference between the bend and the squat (which I have mastered). I do look a little goofy putting my shoes. Thank goodness for slip ons :)

Week 30

How far along: 30 weeks!!!! Holy ten more weeks to go. I think im getting in freak out mode. My app told me to get my hospital bag ready because this kid could really come at any time! AHHH

How big is the baby: approx 16 inches long and about 3.3lbs. My app says that Baby McD will now gain about 1/2lb week, so with that logic, he will be about 8.3 lbs at 40 weeks. but again, we talk about genetics and we'll see what happens. 

Total weight gain: I haven't weighed myself this week but i feel like I've gained 20lbs... I believe this is called "beached whale syndrome." I have an appt next week, we shall see where we are at then.

Best moment of the week: The changing table was delivered this week :) Im excited to put that together. Then I think thats the last piece of furniture for the nursery. The rest if just decorating

Worst moment of the week: I have a cold and it sucks. i cant breath, as in, my nose is plugged, and i feel like there is a huge weight on my chest. Im actually quite pathetic. I need my mommy. I swear Im going to sneeze this kid out of me!

Movement: This kid is out of control. He doesn't really do a lot of the quick jabs, they are more like him doing slow cartwheels in my stomach. My stomach is lopsided at times, which is a little weird. 

Have you started to show?:  The question is, how will this all go back down??? 

Wedding Rings On or Off: On :)

Stretch Marks?: Still nothing! The nightly amount of cocoa butter has increased in hopes to keep it that way. 
What I’m looking forward to: My mommy, daddy and sister are coming to visit in two weeks! We're going to watch movies, and do our nails. (well, maybe not my dad but he is a good sport) :)

What I miss the most: Being able to walk up stairs and not feeling like i weigh 500lbs... Two flights of stairs at a time... I don't think so cupcake! There needs to be an intermission for that crap!

Week 29

We had a Drs appt today, my numbers look good, babies numbers look good. Baby McD is head down, which is nice to hear, (one less thing to hear about). We signed up for prenatal classes, those ought to be interesting. I hope neither myself nor JJ pass out during the "movie" that will be a story in itself. 

How far along: 29 Weeks.. Holy crap were getting into countdown mode. (I just re-read that and had another moment of realization dang, we're 11 weeks out)

How big is the baby: Baby McD is approx 15 inches long and weighs around 3lbs.  And I say approx because in polite Dr terms "the fetus is rather large for its gestational age." Haha

Total weight gain: I only gained 1lbs since my last appointment. woot woot! 

Best moment of the week: I always feel most content when I feel BabyMcD move. and we had a Drs check up visit today and we heard his heartbeat... nice and strong :)

Worst moment of the week: Today I was feeling a little overwhelmed at my appt. Between going back and forth between the lab and the Dr and lab and Dr and this shot and this shot and getting blood drawn, signing up for three prenatal classes, my Dr. running out of the office for some random persons emergency delivery it was just dizzying... Thank goodness I'm now home, with a full belly, with my furry babies and a space heater :)

Symptoms: nothing new this week... just some random uncomfortable pains, nothing crazy though. The kid is moving more and more and getting stronger by the day. 

Movement: He is getting so strong. He kicked so hard today that I had to stop what I was doing and assess the situation. lol. OH and I've been watching him move! its the weirdest thing ever! its one thing to feel him, but to watch.. woahhh JJ say him move to and i think it might have freaked him out a little bit

Have you started to show?:  I found myself saying "big belly" as JJ has been putting it for weeks now. I am thankful I still fit into my regular clothes (I didn't say they weren't a little a tight, but my pants can still button!) but no maternity clothes, yet

Wedding Rings On or Off: On 

What I’m looking forward to: tomorrow, we make lasagna. enough said :)

What I miss the most: Not feeling like a science project. Today at my appt I had drank this orange soda mixture for the diabetes test, 4 vials of blood drawn, a flu shot, and the whooping cough shot. I was starting to get a "hot" and hot terms for me means border line passing out. 

28 Weeks **Special Edition**

MAN BLOG WEEK

DISCLAIMER: Pregnancy from THE man's perspective. Dont worry Catherine will be back next week. 

How far along: By the looks of it, we are getting there... "Big Belly" (28 Weeks)


How big is the baby: He is going to be a football player. The app says the kid is 2.5lbs... not my son though, he is approx the size of a baby rhino!

Total weight gain: I've been yelled at numerous times to not peek when she gets on the scale, but I'd say shes eaten maybe a 9 or 12lb bowling ball. 

Best moment of the week: I got the new Call of Duty game... on sale. I have to practice while I can because you know he is going to be better at them then me. Damn kids these days. 

Worst moment of the week: The god awful noises she makes while sleeping. Its like she's yelling at me in her sleep. 

Symptoms: Irritability, loss of sleep, confusion, sore muscles, weight gain and Im not even carrying the kid! Oh wait, are we talking about Catherine? ... well, Im not really sure, but that will be continued next week.

Movement: (apparently Im not allowed to talk about bowel movements...) but the kid is pretty active. He did kick me in the head last week. I shall try and play "patty cake" with him later

Have you started to show?:  ive been showing for years now. Catherine is finally going through my pain that us big people have like, you know, your feet going to sleep when sitting down, weight gain, sore muscles. 

Wedding Rings On or Off: On (but my thumbs are slightly sore/swollen, i think its from all that Call of Duty)

What I’m looking forward to: showing the boy the ropes. PS I saw a tool belt at Harbor Freight for the little one. And Im looking forward to not having to do the kitty litter anymore!

What I miss the most: Hot dogs, pepperoni pizza... if Catherine cant have it, neither can it.  Her and her damn roast beef sub from Santinis. I will never hear the end to that (once this baby pops, i am buying her all of the above and shoving it in her mouth, I don't care what you say, Ramona.)

PS while writing this, she made me be a little censored

In conclusion, all is well. Hope this was entertaining, we are both really excited and nervous for what the future holds. 

27 Weeks

How far along: 27 weeks!! This is my last week in the second trimester!

How big is the baby: My app says that Baby McD is 14 inches long and around 2lbs. Now first, Im not sure how 14 inches fits in my stomach... this ought to be interesting. And second, there is no way this kid is albs, he has to be more. The Dr said that he is in the 95 percentile for size. Holy Crap!!! ("genetics" haha, sorry, love you JJ)

Total weight gain: My weight to starting to plateau (sp?) which is a relief. I think total Ive gained around 11 lbs so far.  Not bad for almost 7 months! and its all in my belly, i feel it weighing me down!

Stretch Marks: still negative! Thank you yucky smelling Cocoa butter. PS I will never be able to look at cocoa butter the same after all this

Best moment of the week: The baby was kicking pretty good and JJ had his hand on my stomach. Then he decided that he wanted to hear the baby move. So he put his head to my stomach and the kid Judo kicked him in the ear. He jumped, it was pretty funny. 

Worst moment of the week: So i kind of embarrassed myself this week. Thank goodness JJ loves me. SO: he burped, and I yelled at him. Then he proceeded to point out that I had jump burped, stuffed my face like woah, and unbutton my pants... I can only imagine how attractive I looked to him. 

Symptoms: With the kid getting bigger and bigger, finding comfortable positions is starting to get annoying, especially around bed time. It doesn't help with I have the cat and the dog normally laying on me as well. 

Movement: His kicks/ punches are getting stronger and stronger. and ive noticed he is moving more frequently.  He actually got scared the other day. I think JJ yelled about something and the kid freaked out! He was tumbling all over the place. 

Have you started to show?: Heck yes... I don't think Ive gotten that big then i look at these pictures. Damn is all I have to say

Wedding Rings On or Off: on :)

What I’m looking forward to: JJ and I are starting to make progress on the house. The nursery is coming along and JJ moved the kitty litter box into the closet so I can now take bubble baths... Im soooo excited!

What I miss the most:  Being able to sleep on my belly. I can do like this awkward side ways "running man" position which is the closet to sleeping on my stomach.