34 Weeks, 6 left to go!

Peanut's the size of a butternut squash!

At less than two months to go, baby weighs in at about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches.   Your curious baby is listening in to your conversations at 34 weeks -- and might enjoy a lullaby or two -- so go ahead and sing to him. Some say that baby will recognize songs mom sings while he’s in the womb, and may even be more easily soothed by them if he’s used to them once he’s on the “outside.” At week 34, you might breathe a little easier, since baby may descend lower into your pelvis and give your lungs some space. (Ahh!) Of course, some babies don’t do this until the day they’re born, so we’re not making any guarantees. The pitfall of this descent, of course, is even more pressure on your bladder, so be prepared to make even more trips to the ladies room over the coming weeks.

Had my appointment yesterday.  Everything is right on track and Peanut's heart rate is usually right around 140, same as Patrick's.  Been loving the weather and enjoying time out side; raking the yard and cleaning it up.  So nice to have the kiddos outside to run, jump, and yell.  I feel like I still have alot to do before Peanut comes; but that is probably because I've got something going on each weekend until then.  This weekend my nephew is coming up and then we have a potluck after church on Sunday.  Next weekend is my brother's wedding.  I'll be almost 36 weeks, so it will probably be my last "long" trip away from home until Peanut comes.  The next weekend is my babyshower at church and then it is Memorial Day weekend.  I finally get a weekend off and then Peanut is due.  Should help make the time go fast though.

33 Weeks

Peanut's the size of a durian! (Isn't that the fruit that really stinks; like people have called the fire department thinking there was a gas leak?)

At week 33, baby weighs about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. She may even grow up to a full inch this week! She's turning into a curious kid who can keep her eyes open while awake, and she's starting to coordinate her breathing with her sucking and swallowing. Those baby bones are continuing to harden as well.

Having a hard time sleeping lately.  Can't seem to get comfortable.  Keeping busy is making things go fast.  I think there is something every weekend for the next month which means my first weekend with nothing may be my last weekend as a mother of 1.  I've got a women's breakfast, girls afternoon out, game day with my parents, Cinco de Mayo celebration, wedding, babyshower, Memorial day, and then finally a free weekend.

32 Weeks

Peanut's the size of a squash!

At week 32, your baby weighs in at about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds and measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches. She's likely to be in the head-down position now, getting ready for her descent -- the journey down the birth canal. And not a minute too soon, because at this point, she's probably feeling even more cramped inside Mommy. Intensity might be building in the symptoms department, as heartburn and contractions intensify

Definitely having a lot more heartburn.  The heartburn always comes and goes, so there are no triggers that I can avoid.  I had a baby start coming this week for daycare, Archer.  He's only 2 months old, so it's been an interesting two days.  Patrick has been acting out; most likely to get my attention as baby Archer has been crabby and taking up a lot of my time.  The girls have also been pushing things the last two weeks.  Just need some more time for everyone to adjust.  Good practice for when our baby comes I guess.  I've also decided I need to get a gate for the kitchen.  Patrick keeps going in and pulling things down and spilling things, i.e. the sugar, flour, ect.

Potty Training

After a couple of nap times of Patrick staying dry I've decided to try potty training.  Yesterday we had the first day.

I set a timer to help remind me to have Patrick try going to the potty.  Worked pretty well until the evening when Patrick decided to not pee on the potty but the floor instead.  Yup, he's sit on the potty and not go.  Seconds after saying he was done and getting off the potty he would pee on the floor.  Then he laughed and smiled about it.

Today, he's been doing well.  No accidents, even when we ran errands to Target, Sears, Younkers, and Hardee's for lunch.  I put him in a diaper for nap just to be safe.  Hope this evening is better than last night.

Edit: I bought some "Toy Story" underwear to encourage him.

31 Week Pineapple

Peanut's the size of a pineapple!

At week 31, baby's about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds. She's also going through major brain, nerve and eye development. Her irises even react to light. All five of her senses are now in working order! Plus, baby's body temperature is now partially being regulated by parts of her brain. Her bones, with the exception of the skull, are hardening too.

Feeling good and can't wait to meet Peanut.  Only 2 months and 2 days until our estimated due date.  I'm hoping Peanut comes a few days early like Patrick did.  The 7th would be nice as that is my parents anniversary.  Peanut seems to be the most active at night which is fun while relaxing after Patrick goes to bed.  It's been pretty easy to find Peanut lately as he's been shoving his butt (I think) near my ribs on the right side each night.  Thinking I could use a massage right now  though.  My muscles always seem to be tight or sore.  I've been getting Charley Horses in my legs at night too.

New Job?!

Michael may be getting a new job very soon.  He has an application in with a company and is on the top of the list for new hires when/if an opening come available.  We found out this morning that one of the men at this company died yesterday.  We are very hopeful about Michael getting into the company but it's kind of a bummer that this gentlemen had to died.  Hopefully a good update with follow soon.

30 Weeks

Peanut's the size of a cucumber!

At week 30, baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds. Her skin continues to get smoother while her brain is getting wrinklier -- to make way for all that essential brain tissue. One smart baby is forming! And while your little cucumber is not even the size of a five-pound weight, she is strong enough to grasp a finger. Just imagine her itty-bitty fingers clutching your pinky... are you melting yet?

Nursery is almost done.  I just have to hang a few more pictures and move the crib back up to the higher level.  Nesting has hit and I'm looking around at all these things that I want to fix, clean, or update.  Right now I'm torn between painting the entryway, dinning room, and living room (or just the first two) and making the front yard look better.  Painting would be easier and probably cheaper, especially if I just do the two rooms.  I have the railing for the front porch but want to get some retaining wall bricks and raise the area right under the big picture window.  I'd have to take out the two bushes and then plant some nice flowers or something.