34 weeks....already?!?!?

Holy moly, where has the time gone? I can't believe that I am within 6 weeks, of my due date, already. There is still so much stuff left to do, hopefully I will get it all done in time... 


Little man is growing like a weed. This week he is up to a whopping 4.75 pounds, think average cantaloupe, and at least 18 inches long. No wonder my belly feels heavy most days. He still is packing on the fat layers, which will help him one he enters the world. Even though, since the weather has been so nice lately, he might not need as much help as one would think.  We are now at the safe area in regards to delivery. Even though I'm not full term for another 3 weeks, most babies that are born from here on out, have little health issues, and usually get to come home within a few days. So that is a relief, even though I have told him he needs to wait until April, before he decides to come on. I have noticed this week, that he has dropped quit a bit, my belly is lower, and I've been having pressure lower in my belly these past couple weeks. So things seem to be progressing nicely, which is always good. I still feel great, and am sleeping through the night. (Jealous aren't you, yeah I would be too!) I do feel more tired in the evenings, but packing on all this extra weight will do that to someone. 

 

A reminder of what the belly looked like 2 weeks ago...

Here we are this week. See what I mean??

 

It's crazy to think that here within a matter weeks little man will be on the outside, and in our arms. Oh how our world is going to change!

32 weeks...8 weeks to go

Well, roughly. It just all depends on when little man decides to make his entrance into the world. Whoa!! Mike seems to think that he will make his entrance a few weeks early, so we will see. 


Things have been pretty quite these past few weeks. As it turns out my nesting has kicked in, since I spent most of last weekend getting the much needed touch up painting done.  I've also been working on washing up all of little man's things. I started doing his laundry on Sunday, and I am still working on it. Now mind you I am washing everything, bedding and all, so it's taking a little time. It will be so nice to get everything washed and put away, just waiting for his arrival. Nothing like extreme nesting two months before you are due. I still have to decorate the nursery, so that will be on the list of things to do here very soon.  I'm on the two week schedule for my baby appointments, so I will have one later this week. I'm sure it will be nothing but good news, since all of my appointments have been that.

The belly doesn't look that big now does it??

Ok, who am I kidding? The belly is pretty big.

As you can see my belly is ever changing. It's hard to believe that we already are at this point. Where has the time gone?? My belly button is starting to flatten out, and looks like it wants to be an outtie, instead of an innie. The funny thing is that where I had my belly button pierced, that little section is already sticking out. They say when it pops out, it's like the turkey timer, and things are done.  


In regards to little man this week, he is about 16.7 inches long and weighs in about 3.75 lbs. He's starting to pack on the pounds, which means momma is starting to pack on the pounds, roughly 1 pound a week, half of which will go straight to my belly. He is still very active, and each day he reminds me of how much he is growing and how big and strong he is getting.

Baby shower time!!

Last weekend Mike and I went up to my folks house for a visit. Since this would be the last time we were up there before the baby gets here, my aunt decided to throw a shower for me and little man. It was a small little get together, but it was still a great time. It was so nice to catch up with old family friends, and see faces I haven't seen in awhile.

The wonderful spread put on by Grandma

As you can see we made out like bandits!!

Fun for all ages while playing silly shower games. 

I was truly blessed to have such wonderful people there to help me celebrate our new addition. Everyone was so kind and generous with their thoughtful gifts, which will all be put to good use.