37 Weeks SOOO close!!

How far along? 37 Weeks


Total weight gain/loss: I don't know, they have stopped telling me. Lol.

Stretch marks? Ugh!

Sleep: NOPE!! Not at all. I actually dread bedtime. I am up every 30 minutes.

Best moment this week: Knowing that she is due in less than 20 days.

Movement: She is getting pretty crowded in there, but she is still moving a lot.

Food cravings: Fish

Labor Signs: I have been having contractions. Apparently they are all practice ones, cause I haven't started to dilate at all yet.

Belly Button in or out? Still in but very stretchy.

What I miss: SLEEP!!!


What I am looking forward to: Meeting our sweet baby girl!!!!

Weekly Wisdom: Salt is not your friend.

Milestones: I am officially full-term

At 37 weeks, your baby's body is developed enough to survive outside of the womb. Her lungs, now filled with amniotic fluid, are ready to take her first breaths of air. Her eyelids flutter open and shut preparing for her first view of you. This baby is just about done growing inside you. That means it could be anytime now! At nearly six pounds, six ounces and 14 inches in length (crown to rump), she has now reached about the size of an average watermelon and will continue to stay at that size until she is born.

Olivia's Nursery

It's been a long time coming, but here is her nursery. I absolutely love it. I often find myself just sitting in her room, dreaming about what it will be like when she gets here.

Wow! 36 weeks...Baby Olivia could come at any time!

Well here we are at week 36. I am amazed at how fast this has all gone by. It feels like just yesterday that we were announcing to everyone that we were finally going to be parents! What a journey this has been, from being told that we would not be able to conceive on our own to experiencing all the highs and lows of pregnancy. As much fun as this has been, I am soooo ready for her to be here so we can start the next journey of being parents.

Your once wiggly baby now favors certain body positions. Typically, your baby will enjoy resting with his head down and his rump toward your ribs—the ideal placement for delivery. Your baby's movements will become less frequent as he has less wiggle room. From now Baby's growth will be slow and steady as he continues to put on weight and fill out. Your little one weighs in at six pounds this week and his length hovers around 13.2 inches (crown to rump). About the size of a crenshaw melon.

Week 35 ALMOST THERE!!!

This week started off with a little scare. I woke up Monday morning at 4:30am with really bad chest and back pain. In order to find out what was going on, Mark and I took a little trip to the ER. They ran a bunch of tests on me, did an ultrasound on my legs to check for clots, drew several tubes of blood from my veins and arteries (ouch!) and monitored Olivia. The diagnosis: UNKNOWN. :( The doctors only explanation was acid reflux or something with my gallbladder. So they sent me home with the orders to rest and drink plenty of fluids. I have been okay since and Olivia is very healthy. I guess it's just not time yet.

How far along? 35 Weeks


Total weight gain/loss: +27 lb Ya, totally gained 11lbs in 2 weeks, ugh! The doctor said it was all water weight.

Stretch marks? Ugh!

Sleep: Depends on the night.

Best moment this week: Knowing that Olivia is healthy.

Movement: Still a little mover, I think she is head down. Sure feels like it!

Food cravings: Pepsi freezes from Fastlane!

Labor Signs: Contractions.

Belly Button in or out? Still in but very stretchy.

What I miss: Being able to get off the couch on my own.


What I am looking forward to: Mark finishing the nursery this weekend!!!! (Pics will be up next week)

Weekly Wisdom: None this week.

Milestones: Olivia's bag and my hospital bag are all packed, the car seat is installed, the nursery is 95% complete, we have everything we need, we are ready for her!

At 35 weeks, your baby is considered full-term and she looks developed. The soft, fuzzy hairs that once covered her body begin to disappear. She continues to add fat layers, which will help her stay warm once she's out of the womb. During these last weeks, your baby is developed sleeping patterns (and they often have little to do with night and day!) Your unborn baby weighs in at about five pounds, 10 ounces and stretches to around 12 inches (crown to rump). Baby's total size is about the size of a sheet cake.

Week 34

Your unborn baby's muscles are maturing along with the rest of her body. She can hold her head up and turn it from side to side. She'll practice her newfound muscle tone by stretching out her arms and kicking her legs. If you are indeed having a boy, the testes have descended into their proper place. Your baby's eyes are now open when awake, and closed when sleeping. Most of the lanugo is gone and replaced with a thick coat of vernix. This week your baby is about 12.8 inches (crown to rump) and weighs nearly five pounds. About the size of a hefty honeydew.

Sooooo funny!

A friend of ours introduced us to this video and it is certainly worth sharing!!

Week 33

How far along? 33 Weeks


Total weight gain/loss: +16 lb

Stretch marks? Itchy!

Sleep: Heartburn keeps me up during the night. But when I am asleep, I sleep pretty well.

Best moment this week: My baby shower and getting her nursery all put together.

Movement: Her kicks are becoming stronger. It's no longer the little flutters. When she moves, she moves with purpose!

Food cravings: Nothing this week. I haven't felt as hungry as I usually do.

Labor Signs: I have been having some contractions. Nothing consistent yet.

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

What I miss: Seeing things on the floor, like my feet.


What I am looking forward to: Being within a month of her arrival!!!

Weekly Wisdom: Slow down, kick your feet up, and drink water.

Milestones: Month 8 is underway! 1 more month to go!

Your unborn baby's senses continue to develop. If you talk to your baby, she can hear you. In fact, her world is full of sounds. In addition to your voice, she can hear your stomach growling and your lungs taking in air, along with the reassuring vibrations of your heart beating. Also, your baby's skin has turned from red to pink and she has started preparing for life outside the womb by storing iron in her liver. This week your baby stretches to around 12 inches (crown to rump) and weighs in at about four pounds, eight ounces. She is now about the size of a duck.

Maternity pictures

We had so much fun doing this! Just another reminder that we serve an AWESOME God, who is always faithful! These are some of my favorites that I picked out to share with you. Enjoy!

Week 32

Wow! 8 weeks left to go before the arrival of our daughter. This week was a big week. I went to the doctor and I will now be seeing him every other week, instead of monthly. I had my baby shower over the weekend. I had so much fun and got so much cute stuff. I am so thankful for all the wonderful people in my life. I also had maternity pictures taken. I want to say a HUGE thank you to our friend Sharlla Brandwein for doing such an amazing job! Needless to say, the next 8 weeks will be filled with preparation for our little girl. Her nursery is soooo very close to be totally complete. I can't wait until it's all finished!

Just like you, your unborn baby will establish a daily routine. You'll notice at times your baby is active and wiggly, while at other times you can't feel her movements. Once your baby's born, she'll most likely continue with her in-utero pattern. Along with a routine, your baby has favorite positions too. A favorite of many unborn babies is to have their heads down, rumps up towards the ribs (conveniently, the perfect position for labor). Your unborn baby weighs around four pounds and stretches to over 11 and one-half inches in length (crown to rump). She is about the size of a jicama.

Week 31

How far along? 31 Weeks


Total weight gain/loss: +16 lb

Stretch marks? Blah!!

Sleep: I am getting up more often in the night and I now have to sleep at an angle and with 6 pillows.

Best moment this week: Getting maternity capris FINALLY!!!

Movement: Yep she is still a gymnast in my belly.

Food cravings: Chocolate milk

Labor Signs: I think I have had some contractions from time to time.

Belly Button in or out? Still in.
 Mark wants it to pop out cause he thinks it will be cute.

What I miss: Being able to go non-stop. I now have to take breaks every hour or so.


What I am looking forward to: My baby shower!!!!!

Weekly Wisdom: Keep tums with you at all times!!!!

Milestones: I can eat pickles again!

Your unborn baby's lungs continue to mature. As her lungs become more developed, the chances of her surviving if born prematurely increase. Her skin, which has been wrinkled, now becomes pink and smooth as fat cells fill out her body. Baby knows your voice. Singing to her, talking to her, and telling her all about the world she'll be joining soon is a great way for you and your partner to bond with Baby—and each other! Your baby's fingernails have grown and she may even need a manicure after she's born. Your unborn baby weighs around three pounds, eight ounces and stretches to around 11.2 inches (crown to rump). She is now about the size of a head a cabbage.

Week 30

30 weeks pregnant and I am feeling great!! I get more and more anxious every day to meet our daughter!

Your baby's face looks much like it will when she's born. She still needs to fill out more to get the characteristic chubby infant cheeks, but she's on her way. She can move her head, open her eyes, and make breathing movements through her open nostrils (although no air comes in). If your little one were born today, she'd have a good chance for survival at about three pounds and nearly 11 inches long (crown to rump). About the size of a chihuahua.

Week 29

How far along? 29 Weeks


Total weight gain/loss: +16 lb

Stretch marks? Yep, still there. Ugh!

Sleep: Sleeping pretty well these days, but I do have scheduled times that my little girl wakes me up.

Best moment this week: Mark being able to watch her move.

Movement: ALL THE TIME!!! I absolutely love feeling her move!

Food cravings: Nothing in particular this week, just food.

Gender: Still a beautiful baby girl.

Labor Signs: Nothing that I know of.

Belly Button in or out? In.


What I miss: My toes and having normal sized feet.


What I am looking forward to: Getting her nursery all set up and organized.

Weekly Wisdom: When you sleep...pillows, pillows and more pillows!

Milestones: Third Trimester has begun!!

Your baby is filling out this week. She's adding fat to insulate her body for the day she leaves her cozy home. You can probably distinguish between feet and hands, head and bottom when your baby-to-be moves inside you. She takes practice breaths but won't breathe air until delivery. Your baby's growth has begun to slow down now, but she will still gain approximately four pounds between now and birth. If she were born now, she would be able to breathe, but might tire easily and need assistance. Her little eyes are sensitive to light. At two pounds, 12 ounces and almost 10 and one-half inches (crown to ump), your little one is growing fast! She is about the size of butternut squash.

Week 28

Well I am officially in my 3rd trimester. I can't even believe how fast this is going. Our little bundle of joy should be arriving in about 11 weeks, which means it's crunch time! The nursery is coming along very nicely, (I will post pictures after my baby shower, I promise!) and I am feeling more and more prepared every day, well as prepared as you can be for something to totally change your life. My pregnancy has been so wonderful, and I couldn't be more thankful that God has blessed me with such an amazing and healthy pregnancy. I can't wait to meet our beautiful little miracle.

Your unborn baby's survival rate outside the womb increases as each week passes. If she didn't open his eyes last week, chances are she'll take her first peek this week. Your baby-to-be's skeleton and muscles are maturing quickly. This week she can turn her head from side to side. Most of the lanugo has disappeared at this point and your baby may have a full head of hair by now. Your Baby weighs in at around two pounds, seven ounces and stretches to 10 inches (crown to rump). About the size of a Chinese cabbage.

Week 27

How far along? 27 Weeks


Total weight gain/loss: +16 lb

Stretch marks? I don't want to talk about it.

Sleep: I sleep best from about 4am-7am, and I sleep really well on the couch

Best moment this week: Getting to feel her kick from the outside and watching my belly move.

Movement: She is in her prime moving time. The doctor told me that I will be feeling her the most from now until about 32 weeks.

Food cravings: Still Mac and Cheese

Gender: A beautiful baby girl.

Labor Signs: None this week.

Belly Button in or out? In.


What I miss: Rolling over in the middle of the night and it not taking 10 minutes to do so.


What I am looking forward to: For Mark to be able to feel her kick.

Weekly Wisdom: Pedicures are your friend!

Milestones: This is the last week of my 2nd trimester.

Your baby's lungs and brain are beginning to mature. Although she'd have a good chance of survival if she were born now, she could use a few more weeks of growing. Added layers of fat are continuing to form. These layers will help your baby regulate his temperature once outside the womb and help keep her warm. Your little one weights just over two pounds now and stretches out to a little over nine and one-half inches (crown to rump), which is about the size of an 8x10 picture frame.