36 Weeks

I know... I skipped the 35 week update.

How Far Along:  36 weeks

Size of baby: Emersyn is around the size of a crenshaw melon.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Seven Pounds Total (I was surprised to hear that I didn't gain anymore weight :)

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Gender: Girl!! Emersyn Ryleigh

Movement: All the time. She is very active. She is in the proper delivery position, so I feel her feet in my ribs and her elbows in my hips.
Sleep: Still tired, but getting better. I am able to sleep through the night better, aside from having to go to the bathroom.

What I miss: Being able to sit for long periods of time without being uncomfortable.

Cravings: None

Symptoms:  Pressure throughout my stomach. I am starting to feel the need to slow down while at work. I can't chase the kids like I was able to a few weeks ago. I think I might go out on leave sooner than I expected.
Highlights:  Going to the doctor and finding out that she weighs about 6lbs 5 oz. and knowing that everything is going well with her. Having her crib all set up and ready to go. We still have some organizing to do, but for the most part, her room is complete. Knowing that within the month, Emersyn will be here.

34 Week Update (plus 6 days...)

How Far Along:  34 weeks, 6 days

Size of baby: Emersyn is around the size of a large cantaloupe.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Seven Pounds Total

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Gender: Girl!! Emersyn Ryleigh

Movement: All the time. She is very active. She has found my hips and ribs. We can now see her moving.

Sleep: Still tired, but getting better. I am able to sleep through the night better, aside from having to go to the bathroom.

What I miss: Being able to sit for long periods of time without being uncomfortable.

Cravings: None that I am aware of.

Symptoms:  Pressure throughout my stomach.

Highlights:  As always, being able to see her move is exciting. She makes very harsh movements. 

Only 5 weeks, and 1 day to go!!!!

33 Week Update--Better Late Than Never

How Far Along:  33 weeks, 5 days

Size of baby: Emersyn is around the size of a pineapple.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Four Pounds Total

Maternity Clothes: Yep

Gender: Girl!! Emersyn Ryleigh

Movement: All the time. She is very active. She has found my hips and ribs. We can now see her moving.

Sleep: Sleepy. Her movements don't affect my sleeping . although I wake up a bunch to go to the bathroom.

What I miss: Being able to sleep on my back, stomach and right side. I still do, but I am making a conscious effort to sleep on my left side. Also, being able to sleep through the night without having to wake up at least 5 times to go to the bathroom.

Cravings: None

Symptoms:  Nothing has changed.

Highlights:  Being able to see her move. To me, it looks like an alien has taken over my stomach. I think that we are starting to be able to see specific body parts (mostly a foot or elbow). Also, feeling that I look pregnant, instead of just carrying around a couple of extra pounds. We also finish our class series this week.

32 Week Update

How Far Along:  32 weeks

Size of baby: Emersyn is around the size of a jicama.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Four Pounds Total

Maternity Clothes: Yep

Gender: Girl!! Emersyn Ryleigh

Movement: All the time. She is very active. She has found my hips.

Sleep: Sleepy. Her movements don't effect my sleeping though. I had bronchitis which didn't help me get any extra sleep :(

What I miss: Being able to sleep on my back, stomach and right side. I still do, but I am making a conscious effort to sleep on my left side.

Cravings: Nothing.

Symptoms:  Nothing has changed.

Highlights:   As always feeling her moving around. It is crazy to think that in only 8 short weeks we will be holding Emersyn in our arms.