34 Week Preggie Update

34 Weeks has arrived and I have officially made it to my "GO" zone.  According to my obstetrician, I have now made it to the point where they would not stop my pregnancy from progressing if I went into labor.  About 99% of babies born around this time can survive outside the womb :)  My OB checked my uterus, which was measuring right at 34 weeks, baby's heart was great and I also had an ultrasound and found out the baby's head is already down.  Baby B was really, really moving!  My OB laughed a lot during this appointment as the baby kept punching the u/s wand.  She took the growth measurements and Baby B was measuring 34 weeks, 2 days...and I was 34 weeks, 1 day at the time.  Baby B has always measured more than my due date.  I asked her about how big the baby was right now and she said about 5 pounds.  She predicted me to have about a 7-pound baby...but we'll see as you can't always trust the ultrasound!

We also had our second Preparing for Childbirth class this week.  Our instructor went more in depth about labor and what the options are.  I plan on doing a natural birth, but I am not opposed to getting an epidural AFTER other options are unsuccessful.  That is definitely my last resort.  The thing that scares me most is getting a Cesarean (C-section), but I will do whatever is necessary for our baby to be brought into this world safely!!

On a side note: Fantasy Football started this week and I'm still in 2 leagues!

According to my apps, Baby B is about 4.75 to 5 pounds and 18-22 inches long.  He/She is developing vernix caseosa, which will help him/her move through the birth canal.  Baby B is also peeing up to a pint a day and preparing for the first poop!  If Baby B is a boy, the testicles have probably reached his scrotum.  At this point, Baby B is pretty much developed, except the lungs, and is just working on gaining more fat.

Questions: What is your favorite registry pick or must have?  Current mommas: Was the 4moms MamaRoo worth it??  Did you choose a Fisher Price Cradle-n- Swing instead?

Please excuse my look...it's been a rough weekend!  I'm also not sure what happened to my pictures this week as to why one is so close and the others so far....

And for those that like to point out flaws, those aren't my ribs because I'm "so small", that's my stretching skin overlapping!

  

My bestie's wedding!  One of 2 pictures that I have of the night.  Dress is Collective Concepts Maternity from StitchFix

What Fruit/Veggie are you?  Savoy Cabbage (Ovia), Cantaloupe (Baby Center and Photofy) & Pineapple (What to Expect)

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  34 weeks, 5 days

Next appointment:  September 20 and after this appointment, I start going every week!  Closer to the finish line!!

Gender:  Team Green and still wondering with this little baby is

Total weight gain/loss:  21 pounds, I didn't gain any weight this week

Exercise: Walking at work and walking the dog

Stretch marks:  Nope

Swelling: Nope

Maternity clothes:   Didn't buy any...but I wear maternity jeans or something maternity almost every day as my shirts are too short or too tight and I can't fit any pre-pregnancy pants

Belly button:   My belly button is flush to my stomach...hasn't popped.  I had a deep innie before

Wedding Rings On/Off: On

Happy or Moody: Pretty moody this week...more days than usual.  It could be because of work stressing me out as well.

Sleep: Still tossing and turning.  I had to sleep in the chair twice this week

Food cravings:  Spinach

Symptoms:  Still have back and hip pain.  I'm also noticing a lot of discharge, which is common during this time. Also, whenever the baby pushes down, there is a numbing sensation in my inner thighs. OB said it was normal.  I also feel like my face is starting to chub up a little bit.   

Movement: Moving away!!  My stomach is pretty lopsided most days from all the movement.

Labor signs:  No Braxton Hicks this week!! :)

What I miss:  Still missing a little alcohol in my life.  That's ok, I'll be able to enjoy the nice fall beverages that will be out

Food/Smell Aversions: I was finally able to eat Balsamic Vinaigrette and fish this week!  Those were my only aversions.

What I'm loving:   Just seeing my pregnancy progress as it should be

What I'm looking forward to: Seeing the nursery come together. We have started putting the dressers together and getting things inside the room. I changed my mind with the curtains as I didn't like the original ones I chose.

Best moment this week: My best friend got married!  I was her coordinator and it was a tiring day...but it was SOOOO worth it to see a smile on her and her now husband's face

  

Milestones: Making it to 34 weeks and getting to see my baby one last time before birth!

  XoXo, 

Crystal