34 weeks

 

How far along: 34 weeks

Baby is the size of: A large cantaloupe (19-22 inches, 5.5 lbs)

Total weight gain/loss: 17 lbs

Maternity clothes: Yes, and I am running out of things to wear. I don't want to buy anything either, because I hopefully don't have much longer left.

Stretch marks: No

Sleep: Good. I'm so tired lately, I could probably sleep at least 12 hours a day.

Best moment this week: Finishing up birthing classes. We are ready.

Miss Anything: Being able to breathe!

Movement: Yes, he's been moving a lot lately. His favorite is to kick my ribs, I am just constantly in pain and I feel like my ribs are so bruised.

Food cravings: None really.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No.

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes, I'm still measuring small but I feel huge!

Gender: BOY!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out: Out

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or Moody: Happy, but more emotional lately.

Looking forward to: Meeting our sweet boy in 6ish weeks.

Maternity Photos

We had maternity photos taken at 32 weeks. It may seem a little frivolous to do maternity photos, but I just really wanted to capture David and I with the belly. Just how we are right now. Almost parents and so excited. 

My belly was a little small for photos, so we had to work really hard at making it look bigger. It was a beautiful Arizona afternoon and I think we got some really special shots. I'll treasure these forever. 

In the last photo I'm wearing my Grandmother Carolyn's nightgown.

 

 

 

 

 

 * All photos taken by Brianna Anderson Photography. 

32 weeks

How far along: 32 weeks

Baby is the size of: Jicama (18 inches, 4 lbs)

Total weight gain/loss: 14 lbs

Maternity clothes: Yes, but I can still wear a lot of regular tops and dresses

Stretch marks: No

Sleep: Good

Best moment this week: Hearing baby's sweet heartbeat at my doctors appointment, and confirming that he is head down.

Miss Anything: Nope

Movement: Yes, I love feeling him move.

Food cravings: Cucumbers and McDonald's chicken nuggets.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really

Have you started to show yet: Yes, I love my cute belly!

Gender: BOY!

Labor Signs: No 

Belly Button in or out: Out

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or Moody: Happy

Looking forward to: Spending the weekend in DC with Elise!

30 weeks!

How far along: 30 weeks

Baby is the size of: A head of lettuce (18 inches, 3.2 lbs)

Total weight gain/loss: 14 lbs - yikes!

Maternity clothes: Yes, but I can still wear a lot of regular tops and dresses

Stretch marks: No

Sleep: Really good

Best moment this week: Spending time with family and friends in Norway

Miss Anything: Sleeping on my stomach and sushi

Movement: Yes, he's actually pretty mellow but I sure do love it when he moves around

Food cravings: Grapefruit!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Body odor. I can smell people from faaar away - yuck.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, I love my cute belly!

Gender: BOY!

Labor Signs: No, but I have been having a lot of braxton hicks. 

Belly Button in or out: In, but on it's way out.

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or Moody: Happy

Looking forward to: Finishing up the nursery.

Ut på tur, aldri sur!

 

 A walk to Gupu with Bestefar in the beautiful February weather!

The Best Gift

I think it's safe to say that I have the best Daddy in the whole world!

He surprised me with a cradle he made for the baby. 

Can you believe he made this?

 

We are going to paint it white and then ship it to Arizona. 

I can't wait to put baby boy in a cradle made for him by his Grandpa Rick!

Nursery Inspiration

I am having so much fun planning baby boy's nursery! 

I've been finding a ton of inspiration on Pinterest. Seriously, what did we do before Pinterest? Once I get back from my Norway trip, David and I are planning a trip to Ikea to get the remaining furniture and operation nursery will be in full swing. 

Here are some of the pictures I'm using for inspiration...

 

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I can't wait to see it all come together!