34 Weeks

How Far Along: 34 weeks 

Size of baby: butternut squash 

Total weight Gain/Loss: +25

Maternity Clothes: Yes. Going to buy a demin jacket this weekend to wear over some of my strapless maternity dresses for the fall and preschool. Yay for labor day sales!

Gender: Boy! Ryan Josiah or Ryan Asa (both Old Testament kings that God saw as good) What do you think? I'm not a huge fan of Josiah, but fear he will get made fun of for Asa.

Movement: Yes, he moves all the time!

Sleep: My favorite spot is the couch with the two couch cushions we have. Weird, but they give me just the right posture for a decent night sleep!

What I miss: Bending over easily. I am helping a lot at the preschool at potty time and it's hard! 

Cravings: ice cream, milk, just really hungry in general. 

Symptoms: hungry! tired, sore

Best Moment This Week: Completing my first week back at preschool!

36 Weeks

How Far Along: 36 weeks 

Size of baby: watermelon 

Total weight Gain/Loss: +28

Maternity Clothes: Yep, they are all that will fit!

Gender: Boy! Ryan Josiah or Ryan Asa

Movement: Yes, he moves all the time!

Sleep: Up and down all night. Some nights insomnia. BOO!

What I miss: bending over and getting up easier

Cravings: brownies and watermelon

Symptoms: hungry! tired, sore, heartburn

Best Moment This Week: Doing some final shopping for Ryan and me. It's getting so close!

Dr. Appt on Tuesday!

35 Weeks

How Far Along: 35 weeks 

Size of baby: coconut measuring 6lbs 

Total weight Gain/Loss: +30

Maternity Clothes: Yep, they are all that will fit!

Gender: Boy! Ryan Josiah or Ryan Asa (both Old Testament kings that God saw as good) What do you think? I'm not a huge fan of Josiah, but fear he will get made fun of for Asa.

Movement: Yes, he moves all the time!

Sleep: Up and down all night. Some nights insomnia 

What I miss: moving easier 

Cravings: brownies 

Symptoms: hungry! tired, sore, heartburn 

Best Moment This Week: Ultra sound that revealed this kid has hair! :)

Pregnancy is flying by!

33 Weeks

How Far Along: 33 weeks 

Size of baby: durian fruit? 

Total weight Gain/Loss: +23

Maternity Clothes: Yes, pretty much everything now. Hoping not to buy anymore except a pair of dark skinny jeans.

Gender: Boy! Ryan (We are still debating a middle name.)

Movement: Yes, he moves all the time!

Sleep: Can we not talk about it. Grr... It's mainly Harper that is the issue not him though. 

What I miss:not having heartburn, gettting up and down easier, sleeping better.

Cravings: frozen custard, cheeseburgers, grape tomatoes 

Symptoms: achy feeling, tired easier, nesting 

Best Moment This Week: Getting a bassinet and baby monitor!

Side note: Ryan's kidney's are slightly dialated. I have to go to a high risk doctor next Tuesday for a more in depth look. I'm trying to stay cool about it, but prayers for a healthy baby would be appreciated.

Thanks!

31 Weeks

How Far Along: 31 weeks 

Size of baby: pineapple 

Total weight Gain/Loss: +21

Maternity Clothes: Yes, going to my sister's this weekend, where we will pass an outlet mall. I'm hoping to find some sales!

Gender: Boy! Ryan (We are still debating a middle name.)

Movement: Yes, he has been very active this week. I can feel him dancing on my bladder! What a weird sensation!

Sleep: OK, I have gotten some insomnia lately. Plus, Harper is having a blast getting up super early. Yawn.

What I miss:not having heartburn, gettting up and down easier, sleeping better.

Cravings: sweets! Chick fil a! 

Symptoms: heartburn,very tired. general achy feeling

Best Moment This Week: Putting some final touches on the nursery! Crossing some things off my long to do list.

30 weeks

How Far Along: 30 weeks 

Size of baby: Cucumber

Total weight Gain/Loss: +19

Maternity Clothes: Yep, I'm loving the new fall clothes they are putting out right now. This due date is a little tricky because it will probably be warm still when baby comes, so no need to buy fall maternity wear, but what will I wear post partum. hmm...

Gender: Boy! Ryan (We are still debating a middle name.)
Ryan is Jacob's middle name and it's a good solid classic name. :)
We need suggestions!

Movement: Yes, he is everywhere. His movements can take my breath away because they can be painful. He also bumps my bladder, which is the weirdest feeling! Harper never hurt!

Sleep: OK, I have been very achy in my hips and I got my first leg cramp! Holy Moly! I

What I miss:not having heartburn, moving easier, how am I this stiff at 30 weeks?.

Cravings: Andy's frozen custard, brownies, milk 

Symptoms: heartburn,very tired. general achy feeling

Best Moment This Week: Getting exctied for a shower with close friends this weekend. Getting my new Ergo baby carrier in the mail!

28 Weeks

How Far Along: 28 weeks 

Size of baby: eggplant

Total weight Gain/Loss: +19

Maternity Clothes: Yes, I need some new shirts too! 

Gender: Boy! Ryan (We are still debating a middle name.)
Ryan is Jacob's middle name and it's a good solid classic name. :)

Movement: He slowed down for a couple days, but today he has been rolling all around. 

Sleep: Pretty good actually! Knock on wood!

What I miss:not having heartburn, carrying Harper with ease.

Cravings: sweets! Chocolate milk!

Symptoms: heartburn,very tired. contractions here and there

Best Moment This Week: Painting the nursery, moving in the furniture, getting our new stroller, I could go on... since I haven't posted for the past 2 weeks! Sorry baby Ryan! :)