36 Week Baby Comparison

I like to do side by side comparisons of my two pregnancies.

Both 36 weeks here:

Pregnant with Harrison on the left.  I definitely look more wide with this pregnancy than I did with Harrison.

Pregnant with Harrison on the left, this pregnancy on the right.

Pregnant with Harrison on the left and this pregnancy on the right. 

Both Pregnancies have been similar.  What do you think, am I carrying different?

Bumpdate - 36 Weeks

How far along?  36 weeks and 2 days.

Baby is the size of? A head of romaine lettuce.  Baby weighs about 6 pounds and is about 18.5 inches long.  At this time baby is packing on the weight, about an ounce a day!

Total weight loss/gain? Didn't weigh myself this week and forgot what it was at the doctors.

Maternity Clothes?  Yes pretty much only wear my maternity dresses, they are the most comfortable.

Stretch Marks?  None so far!  Yea!

Sleep? Sleep is getting tough.  I get up to pee a lot and flip sides.  Last night I was having a lot of Braxton hicks contractions and thought for sure we would need to head to the hospital. 

Best moment of this week?  36 week doctors appointment was great.  Had a routine hemoglobin test for 36 weeks and doctor said mine was at a 12 which was very high and very good, means I am not anemic.  BP was great, urine was fine, weight was good.  I felt great after the appointment.

Worst moment of this week?  We got a lot done this weekend but still feel like there is so much more to do.  My washing machine has been going non-stop for three days, washing all the baby clothes, baby toys, all our usual laundry, etc.  Still have more to go.  I was also upset when I was going through all the baby clothes I had stored in boxes in our spare closet and a lot of them had yellow stains.  The next day I laid them all outside on a sheet in the sun and then washed them and good as new. :)

Miss Anything? Being able to bend down and pick things up.  Cleaning up after Harrison and Clancy on the daily is quite tough!

Movement?  The last few days I hadn't felt as much movement as usual, a little here and there so I was getting worried.  Tonight as I was reading Harrison books in bed I could feel baby kicking and moving a lot.  Definitely feel better now.

Food Cravings?  Milk and milkshakes

Anything make you queasy or sick? Eggs and chicken

Symptoms?  Tired but not as tired as before.  I have been taking little cat naps here and there if I get lucky and Harrison naps.  Still major heart burn.  Braxton hicks all last night and today.

Have you started to show yet? Absolutely!

 I look huge from the front view

Gender Predictions?  I think a boy.  I went out today to buy some gender neutral sleeper suits for the hospital.  I saw the cutest little girl outfits so I bought one for a girl and then a cute one for a boy and then a gender neutral one.  They were too cute to pass up.  Harrison is certain its a girl, when shopping for clothes today I said should we look at the girl or boy clothes and he said "Only girls".  His intuition is on point lately.

Labor signs?  All the Braxton hicks contractions the last two days.  Praying baby does not come early but it has me thinking he or she will arrive early.

Belly Button in or out? Pretty much out but not as bad as some outties I have seen.

Exercise? Chasing and playing with Harrison. 

Happy or Moody most of the time? Still pretty happy.

Looking forward to? Meeting this baby and announcing his or her arrival to our friends and family.

Any irrational worries?  C-section complications, Harrison wanting to climb or jump on me after my surgery, two babies screaming/crying at the same time.

Bumpdate - 35 Weeks

How far along? 35.4 weeks - a little late with this post.

Baby is the size of?  A honeydew melon.  Baby weighs about 5 1/4 lbs and is measuring about 18 inches from head to foot. 

Total weight loss/gain? Did not weigh in this week on my own and can't remember what it was at the doctors office.

Maternity Clothes? Oh yea

Stretch Marks? Not yet but started getting very itchy this week.

Sleep? Sleep has not been going well this week.  I switch positions a lot and get up to pee a lot.  Every  time I pee I try to take a sip of water to stay hydrated throughout the night.  The weight of baby is also hard to get my stomach comfortable while sleeping.

Best moment of this week? Going to the doctors on Monday, hearing the heartbeat.  Talking to doctor about my C-section..we are getting close.  4 weeks from yesterday!!!!  OMG!

Worst moment of this week? Feeling tired, not wanting to move, swelling in my feet and ankles and hurting to walk.  Just feels really tight and swollen.

Miss Anything? Having a beer with friends.

Movement? Lots of movement.  Baby is still very active.  I can always feel body parts through my stomach.  Harrison loves to feel them too.

Food Cravings? Nothing really.  Still don't have a huge appetite.  Threw up my breakfast and coffee yesterday while brushing my teeth.  It was nasty.

Anything make you queasy or sick?  Eggs, chicken, anything with protein, go figure!

Symptoms? Real tired, swollen feet, ankles, fingers, and wrists. 

Have you started to show yet? Ha!  Yes, although everyone says I still look so small.  I was so huge with Harrison at this point.

Gender Predictions? I think a boy, most are saying a boy so that means its probably a girl.

Labor signs? Nothing yet.  Not as many Braxton hicks but hurts when baby moves around.  Space is getting tight!

Belly Button in or out? Still half in and half out.

Exercise? Mild walking but that about kills me. 

Happy or Moody most of the time?  Still pretty happy.

Looking forward to?  Meeting this beautiful baby!!!

Any irrational worries? Recovery after the C-section.  Sleep deprivation after baby comes.  Afraid we will starve after baby comes if I don't want to lug two kids out to the grocery store.

Maternity Pillow

As promised pictures of Harrison and Clancy using my maternity pillow. 

I came out of the shower the other day to find them sharing the pillow.

Apparently Clancy was feeling the maternity pains too

and needed the pillow and the heating pad.

This morning Harrison was playing hide and go seek in the pillow.  I wrapped him up in it like a swirl and it reminded me of the poop emoji.

Bumpdate - 34 Weeks

How far along?  34 Weeks...5.5 weeks to go!!

Baby is the size of? A Cantaloupe.  Baby weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is almost 18 inches long from head to heel.

Total weight loss/gain? Gained 35 pounds.

Maternity Clothes?  Absolutely, only thing I can wear.  Even the shorts and pants are getting tough as the band hurts my belly and baby does not like it.  I tend to just wear dresses every day.

Stretch Marks?  None so far, lots of visible blue veins.

Sleep?  Eh sometimes good, sometimes not so good.  Hard to flip sides at night and hurts to get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Best moment of this week? Hearing babies heartbeat today at my 34 week appointment.  We will now go to weekly visits after today which means we are in the home stretch.  Doc said baby was head down but had not dropped yet but that his or her position really didn't matter too much since it was going to be a C-section.  I measured exactly 34 CM, heart rate, BP and urine were all fine.  Doctor said since I carried almost to my due date with Harrison that chances are I would carry full term with this baby but that if I did happen to go into labor since we are at 34 weeks they wouldn't actively try to stop the labor.  I am still hoping baby holds out until our 39.5 week scheduled C-section!!

Worst moment of this week? Still feeling so tired and exhausted.  Feeling guilty on the days when Harrison and I don't leave the house.  We do puzzles by moving his little table over to the couch and I lay on the couch and watch/assist him when needed.  He doesn't seem to mind being home but I also get stir crazy.  So I try to do things with him in the morning and then rest for the afternoon.  Minimal tasks are exhausting.  Yesterday it was tough to get off the couch to go to the zoo but once I did and got there I felt much better moving around.  We also love to bring his little table outside in the afternoon and do play-doh in a shady spot.  He could sit for hours doing play-doh and I like it too because I can sit with my feet up and don't have to move a whole lot (except to chase Clancy when he steals a toy, my shoes, or a play-doh canister)!

Miss Anything?  I miss my energy.  And keep hoping it will be back once baby comes but who am I kidding, I will be running on zero sleep and tending to a newborn AND a non-stop moving toddler. 

Movement?  Lots of movement and getting very painful.  Especially when I have to pee.  Not much room in there for baby to move around anymore.

Food Cravings? Gah I wish!  My heartburn is so bad that I don't even feel like eating anything EVER.  I told the doctor today that I don't think I eat enough and she said based on my weight gain she was confident I was doing ok.

Anything make you queasy or sick?  Coffee right before I brush my teeth always makes me vomit, and eggs as per usual. 

Symptoms?  Pure exhaustion, heartburn like crazy, back pain is better but that tends to be better on the weekends when dad is here to help with Harrison and I can rest a little bit more.

Have you started to show yet?  Oh yes, this dress always makes me look huge.

Gender Predictions?  I still think a boy so it will probably be a girl.

Labor signs? Seems the Braxton hicks aren't as frequent but baby moving around sometimes feels like Braxton hicks.

Belly Button in or out?  Still pretty flat except for one little part that sticks out.

Exercise? Nothing out of the ordinary.

Happy or Moody most of the time?  Still pretty happy.  I had a moment the other day where the house was a mess and toys were exploding everywhere and I just wanted to cry.  I packed up a huge plastic storage box of Harrison's toys that he doesn't use anymore and put them in the guest room for now.  I went in there to get something and he found the box and dragged it out to the living room, opened the box and the toys were everywhere.  He did make me laugh when he would dance to this truck that plays this funky music.

Looking forward to?  Meeting baby, naming baby, announcing babies birth and sex to our friends and family.  Seeing Harrison meet and hold his little brother or sister for the first time.

Any irrational worries? Complications at birth, just keep praying for a healthy baby and a safe delivery.

Bumpdate - 33 Weeks

How far along? 33 Weeks - I missed the 32 week bumpdate, things have been busy.

Baby is the size of?  A Pineapple - baby weighs about 4 pounds and is approximately 17 inches from head to heel.

Total weight loss/gain? Gained 34.5 pounds

Maternity Clothes? Yes, even that selection is getting slim.

Stretch Marks? No stretch marks, lots of blue veins.  Getting itchy.

Sleep? Sleep is pretty good actually.  A friend gave me a big C shaped maternity pillow and it is amazing.  Supports the back, the tummy, and the legs all in one.  Actually, everyone in the family loves it.  Dad tried to steal it from me and I caught both Clancy and Harrison cuddled up in it at different times.  I will try to take a picture for next time.  But its the best thing in the world for a pregnant woman (or a dad, dog, or toddler too)!

Best moment of this week? Getting the maternity pillow!

Worst moment of this week? Feeling overwhelmed at times, of having to do it all.  House always feels a mess, trying to work, clean, make food, eat right, etc. etc.

Miss Anything? Nothing food wise.  I miss my energy.

Movement? Lots of movement and getting painful.  I think space is getting tight in there for baby.

Food Cravings? I wish I had cravings.  I still don't really have an appetite and the heartburn is SO bad that I don't even feel like eating.

Anything make you queasy or sick? Eggs, eggs and eggs...and would you believe every meal when I ask Harrison what he wants to eat he says "eggs and cashup" (ketchup).  YUCK.

Symptoms?  Heartburn up the wazoo, tired, Braxton hicks but not as many as before, lots of movement, sore upper back.

Have you started to show yet?  Yes, can't go anywhere without someone asking when I am due or if I know what I am having.

Gender Predictions? I think a boy.

Labor signs? Nothing yet and hoping holds off until my scheduled C-section.  6.5 weeks to go.  Holy COW our lives are about to be turned upside down!

Belly Button in or out?  Mostly in but there is one little area that sticks out.

Exercise? Nothing crazy, I can barely get out of bed!

Happy or Moody most of the time? Still pretty happy most of the time.

Looking forward to? Doctors appointment next Monday.  I will probably start going weekly pretty soon. 

Any irrational worries?  Recovery after C-section, complications during C-section, NO SLEEP!