34 Weeks

 

 How far along? 34 Weeks 1 day

• Baby Size: Hogan is about the size of a cabbage. 5 lbs (estimate) 19-22 inches (estimate)

• Weight gain: 15 pounds

• Maternity Clothes: I've worn maternity jeans all week, thanks to my principal, but I think I prefer the maxi dresses, and skirts.

• Stretch Marks: No, I'm still using Mama Bee Tummy butter and oil every day.

• Sleep: It's still somewhat difficult to get comfortable enough to fall asleep, but once I do, I am sleeping well. Some nights I get up to use the restroom more than others, but I don't mind.

• Gender: Girl

• Movement: Lots of movement, little girl is now kicking my ribs, and sometimes when I tickle my belly or poke her she will poke me back. It's such an amazing feeling. I love her so much!

• Best moment this week: Surviving back to school! It's been a lot better than I thought it would be, and the days do go by quickly which is nice.

• Looking forward to: Packing my hospital bag, and her diaper bag. I've decided on her going home gown, I can't wait to get it from Blake's mom!

• Food Cravings: Our PTO catered lunch one day and had these incredible looking chocolate and caramel brownies for desert. I've been craving those and bottled water!

• Anything making you queasy or sick: I've been feeling pretty good. I did have swollen ankles after work yesterday, they look so weird, it's crazy. My back pain has gotten better, but I am still soaking in the tub each night, which feels amazing.

• Labor Signs: None.

33 Weeks

      

          How far along? 33 Weeks

• Baby Size: Hogan is about the size of a head of cauliflower, weighs 4.5 lbs and is 19 inches long!

• Weight gain: 12 pounds

• Maternity Clothes: Yes, and now that school is starting back up I can no longer lounge in my pj's, so I am sure I will be wearing tons of maxi dresses.

• Stretch Marks: No, I'm still using Mama Bee Tummy butter and oil every day.

• Sleep: Well, it's been a long time coming, falling asleep is now a huge challenge. My back aches every night and I flip from one side to the other. Once I do fall asleep it's glorious and I wake up and my back feels fine.

• Gender: Girl

• Movement: Little Hogan enjoys kicking, punching, and poking out of my tummy. I love watching my tummy when she's moving and groovin' in there. Again, I am so going to miss her kicks once she is born.

• Best moment this week: I was in the bathtub and realized that in less than seven weeks I am going to meet my daughter. I cried. Becoming a mom has been my lifelong dream, I've truly waited my whole entire life to meet this sweet blessing. Just thinking about our journey and what lies ahead makes me cry. I am just so grateful for God's gift. (I'm crying as I type this)

• Looking forward to: Welcoming all of my students back and getting the school year started! I also can't wait to see our little girl again, I think we have our final scan in three weeks. I hope she's head-down. 

• Food Cravings: I've been craving egg tacos again, but only for breakfast.

• Anything making you queasy or sick: The thought of standing for eight hours makes me queasy, but I know I will sit as much as possible while I am teaching.

• Labor Signs: None.

32 Weeks



How far along? 32 Weeks 4 days

• Baby Size: Hogan is about 19 inches and 3.9 lbs (according to my app)

• Weight gain: 12 pounds

• Maternity Clothes: These days you can find me in dresses, they are the most comfortable things in the world. In-service begins this week so I am sure I will be wearing my motherhood maternity yoga pants each day.

• Stretch Marks: No, I'm still using Mama Bee Tummy butter and oil every day.

• Sleep: I'm getting plenty of sleep, the only interruptions are bathroom trips in the middle of the night. Some nights after a trip to the potty, I find it harder to fall back asleep.

• Gender: Girl

• Movement: I love her kicks and jabs! Sometimes my tummy looks lopsided because she has positioned herself to stick out, I just can't get enough.

• Best moment this week: I had my shower on Saturday! It was lovely, I was overwhelmed with joy at the fact that I was actually having a shower. There were times that I never thought I would have one of my own. It was a beautiful event thrown by my Godmother, Mama Turbo, and the whole day was perfect. I was able to wear my grandmother's orange blossoms, that alone meant so much to me. My sister, Elizabeth, even took some maternity shots of me.

• Looking forward to: I am looking forward to going back to work only because it will help pass the time until our little one comes. I also can't wait to see all of my students and coworkers.

• Food Cravings: I craved ice cream snickers this week and Blake being the super husband he is, was right there to fill the craving.

• Anything making you queasy or sick: Standing or sitting for too long makes my backache, but I am still soaking in the tub every night.

• Labor Signs: None.

My sweet Mom and Me
 
 

 

 

Mama Turbo and Me

31 Weeks



How far along? 31 Weeks

• Baby Size: Hogan is the size of a head of lettuce, about 18 inches and 3.2 lbs

• Weight gain: 12 pounds

• Maternity Clothes: I've decided that I no longer want to wear pants. I seriously only care about living in my nightgowns and maxi dresses. Clearly from this picture I am in desperate need of a bra that will lift up my huge boobs! I'm thinking a trip to Motherhood Maternity is in my near future.

• Stretch Marks: No, I'm still using Mama Bee Tummy butter every day.

• Sleep: I love napping, and I love sleeping. I'd like them better if they weren't interrupted by my bladder, but I'm happy to even be blessed with this pregnancy.

• Gender: Girl

• Movement: Yes, and I try to catch her on video all of the time! I have two videos that are okay, but most of the time she stops when I press record and then continues right after I end the recording. I'm going to miss her kicks when she's born.

• Best moment this week: This has been another great week of lounging around. I spent a few days at the pool which is amazing on my back, I wish I could finish out these last few weeks in the water. I feel like I totally understand why women give birth in the water, and if I had that choice I think I would!

• Looking forward to: My baby shower this Saturday! There were days that my infertility made me believe I would never get the chance to have a baby shower, and now it's my turn, it's still so surreal. I am so blessed.

• Food Cravings: Not really any cravings this week besides bottled water.

• Anything making you queasy or sick: The only pain I've been feeling is back pain. I soak in Epsom salt every single night which does help. But no more morning sickness to report.

• Labor Signs: None.

• Workouts: Walking from the bed to the bathroom, and occasionally the kitchen. Bam! That's my workout. I huff and puff all of the time and everyday tasks are getting harder and harder to accomplish. I don't  know how I am going to go back to my classroom! I seriously think about it all of the time, I just can't fathom being on my feet for 8 hours!