Week 34/35

I went to the Doctor on Monday and she told me I was measuring at 35 weeks, a week ahead... so needless to say I am actually blogging for the start of my 35th week!!

This picture is of me, at work this morning. 35 weeks and 2 days. Jordan and I also got some super cute pics of our baby boy!!! This pic is of his mouth and nose. I apologize that it is upside down.

How far along? 35 weeks and 2 days

Total weight gain: Yuck, officially (at the dr) I weigh 145. I have gained 25lbs. and apparently need to slow down. :( I am really worried that I won't be able to get all the weight off and that I will be a fatty for the rest of my life! Max weighs 5lbs. 11oz. ~ he is a big baby already!!!!

Maternity clothes? I purchased more maternity underwear and a nursing bra. I need a nightgown for the hospital, but cannot find my size ANYWHERE!

Stretch marks? No, but now that I have gained "so much weight" I feel like they are not that far away :(

Sleep: I still can't sleep

Best moment this week: Seeing my boy's sweet, sweet face on the ultrasound!!! I can't believe he is almost here and I just know he will be the cutest little boy ever! We start going to the doctor every week now!!! SO exciting!

Miss Anything? This is definitely a different feeling than from last week, but, I miss sleep, my body, peeing without being uncomfortable (I know, TMI) my feet not being swollen.... the list goes on. Just a few more weeks and I will have some of these things back.

Movement: Still moves like a maniac, but since he is head down, the movement is starting to hurt!!!

Food cravings: I don't even want to think about food anymore. I have no room for it.

Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing recently.

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: I have been having contractions about every 20 minutes, a couple nights a week.

Symptoms: SWOLLEN FEET, I don't think people understand how horrible this symptom is... my feet are hot, tight and they hurt to walk on. Being in Hollister and walking around is seriously painful!!!!SOOOO PAINFUL!!!!

Belly Button in or out? OUT! FOR GOOD!

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!!!!

Looking forward to: APPOINTMENTS EVERY WEEK!!!! EVERYTHING is getting so close!!! I am so excited!!!! :) I am going to have a baby!!!

Ok readers, I have a question.... hopefully enough people read my blog in order to answer my questions

1. Does anyone recommend "stripping your membranes"?

2. At what point do you think I should stop working? My feet are in so much pain, and I am not just being a baby about it. I do not plan on being "induced" but I am considering getting my membranes stripped in order to start labor within a couple of days. Should I just stop working then or should I work all the way up until my due date? (Mind you, I work in a store where I walk around constantly.)

Week 32 and 33

Sorry friends, I apologize for being such a bad blogger. I've been soooo busy with washing baby clothes, and getting all of our final things ready in the room and for our delivery!!! :)

How far along? In this picture I am 33 weeks, at work, lookin' huge in my shorts!!!! ;)

Total weight gain: On our scale I weigh 140. Wondering what I will weigh on the scale at the Dr on 3/26

Maternity clothes? I bought more maternity underwear and some shirts.

Stretch marks? No sir!

Sleep: I will never get to sleep well, ever again!

Best moment this week: Washing all of Max's clothes and packing his diaper bag, which is the cutest thing in the world, stuffed with tiny tiny diapers! I LOVE being in Max's room. It has always been a real feeling to me that I am about to have a baby... but... the closer I get the happier I feel and I honestly cannot wait. I would be so excited if he came tomorrow!!!

We had Jordan's diaper shower on March 11th, It was a SUCCESS!!!! We got over 3,000 diapers!!! Can you believe that?

Miss Anything? At this point I don't even care anymore!!! I am so overjoyed with pregnancy and having this little stud muffin that missing anything doesn't even matter!

Movement: He is a little, well a lot, cramped now which makes his movements very intense. He still moves a ton but can go for hours being super still!

Food cravings: yum, food!

Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing recently.

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: I have been having contractions but I am sure they are nothing to worry about.

Symptoms: Heartburn, leg and hip pain, leg cramps, it all gets worse by the day. I still have morning sickness, which disgusts me because I am so close to my due date.

Belly Button in or out? it's an outie!! It's been an outie!!!

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY!!!!

Looking forward to: Our last ultrasound!!!!!!!!! It's so close!!!!

Week 31, Baby Shower pics and single digit countdown!!!!

How far along? 31 weeks, for those of you who are confused... my weeks change on Wednesdays, I am behind on blogging. I have been really tired lately and haven't really found time nor pictures to use in my blog. I will be 32 Weeks on 3/7

Total weight gain: On our scale I weigh 137, i go to the doctor again on Monday 3/5.

Maternity clothes? I have only bought maternity underwear in the last couple weeks. Those suckers are a lifesaver!!! They are so comfy and help out a lot when my stomach starts to hurt.

Stretch marks? None!!! Hallelujah!!

Sleep: I get about 4 hours of sleep in a 24 hour day, :( it sucks. I wish I could sleep longer or more often but Max just wont let me :(

Best moment this week: I had my baby shower on Sunday (2/26) It was THE BEST baby shower ever!!! Rebekah, Lauren, Lisa and Erin did such a wonderful job of hosting and putting everything together!!! I could not have asked for a better party for my baby!! We were given such wonderful presents and got to visit with all of our family. I am more than pleased with how everything turned out... Girls if you are reading, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Miss Anything? Selfishly missing my "youthful" years when I got to go out and stay up all night, partying, etc. Next time we have a baby it cannot be around Rodeo time!!! lol

Movement: He moves so much it makes me so uncomfortable but I know that these are the best moments of this part and I should cherish them like no other!!!

Food cravings: yum, food!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Salad!!! That is a new addition!! (I love salad!) Onions also make me feel gross, except not the onions from Pappasito's or Lupe Tortilla!!

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: None!

Symptoms: Heartburn, leg and hip pain, leg cramps, it all gets worse by the day

Belly Button in or out? it's an outie!! It's been an outie!!!

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: I have been very happy lately but at the same time very anxious!

Looking forward to: I, as always, am looking forward to my doctor's appointment, I love going to the doctor! :) I am also looking forward to going on our hospital tour this Tuesday!!! So exciting!!! :)

The Garcia Girls!!

One of the games we played, we used Max's whole name and the players were suppose to see how many words they could make out of the letters in his name. Max's Aunt Callie won with 35 words!!! Holy Cow!! She cheated, lol, she is a Covington!

The other game we played was where you took a piece of yarn and cut it to where you thought my belly began and ended. So essentially the person whose yarn fit around my bump won. My mother was so off!!! Jordan's Aunt Jenn won!! Way to go girl! :) I was amazed at how spot on she was!!

This is the awesome diaper cake that Aunt Bek made for Max!!! It is in his room right now on his dresser! It looks great with his things!

These are the cupcakes, the delicious cupcakes that Aunt Erin made!!! OMG they were sooooo good!!!

And this is Max's Aunt Lauren and Great Grandma Grammy!!! Thank you Aunt Lauren for coming up with some freakin fantastic ideas for my Shower!

Bek, Lisa and Erin, I am so sad that we didn't get a picture together!!! But you know how much I appreciate all of you!!! Thank you so much, again!!!