33 Week Update!

How far along?  33 weeks!

Total weight gain/measurements: Ugh... I'd rather not reveal the total weight gain! Let's just say that I've gained my fair share. More at my last doctor's appointment than I was expecting, but much of that can be attributed to water weight. I have been much more swollen than usual. 

Maternity clothes: I am trying not to buy them anymore! I have plenty, and I am trying to stay as comfortable in this miserable Texas summer heat as usual. I have been partial to loose fitting shorts (chambray and linen) and t-shirts/tank tops. I can still fit into most of my sandals, but my good ole Rainbow flip flops are the most comfortable footwear that I sport now-a-days!

Stretch marks: None yet! I am hoping that stays that way! I use Vaseline Cocoa Butter lotion on my big ole belly every morning and night. I have vericose veins on the back of my thighs, which I am REALLY hoping diminish after delivery. I try to walk often to keep them at bay!

Sleep: Been getting worse and worse. As long as I don't nap during the day, I can usually sleep through the night. However, that is a challenge within itself because I am constantly tired!

Best moment this week: Rearranging furniture in Parker's nursery and hanging up the artwork that I have been anxiously waiting on Matt to hang. Her room is really coming together! I've even started washing all of her clothes and linens in prep for her arrival! It's been the most fun I've had doing laundry, probably ever.

Miss anything? Bending over! I miss giving myself pedicures. And I miss sleeping on my stomach. I was a stomach sleeper before, and it's been really tough to sleep on my sides only. Oh and of course wine, margaritas, beer... It's summertime in TX, what can I say! A cold beer on a hot day is the greatest. 

Movement: She's moving a lot! We're at the point where I can see visible body parts moving, and she also moves my hands if I have them resting on my belly. 

Food cravings: Not really. I have been eating a lot of frozen yogurt, though...

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope. Other than my nonstop heartburn which has been especially miserable lately.

Gender:  Girl!

Labour signs: Not yet!

Symptoms: Heartburn!! It's excessive and obnoxious. I truly hope that the old wives tale is true and it means she'll have lots of hair, because it's a pain the ... chest. Back pain has just started to get worse. Exhaustion, shortness of breath, swelling in my feet, fingers, and knees (weird!), and I've been getting gassy - woo hoo! But mostly burping and hiccuping. It's super fun.

Belly button in or out? It's still an innie, but it's pretty much flattened out. Matt enjoys messing with it and it really irritates me!

Wedding rings on or off? On, and hopefully the swelling won't get bad enough that it will stay that way!

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy! But mixed with exhaustion and anxiousness :)

Looking forward to: Finishing up P's nursery, our "Basics of Baby Care" class in a couple of weeks, and getting the last minute items we need to be fully prepared for Parker's D-Day!