Weekly Belly Picture - 38 Weeks

How far along? 38 Weeks 2 Days A date has been set :)
Total weight gain: 22 pounds
Body Changes? I think at this point everything will pretty much remain the same until the end. I have a huge belly and am retaining a small bit of water. Everywhere I go people always say "You are def having a boy huh" which makes me laugh. Someone today asked me if I had lost weight because my face looks so tiny lol Strange thing to say to someone who is about to have a baby but of course always nice to hear.
Sleep: Been going to bed early. Peeing all night long and very thirsty. Some days are tougher than others, especially since it has been raining a lot.
Best moment this week: Going to the doctor with Steve. Got some news I wasn't expecting. I tested positive for strep B which I didn't have with Max but I have this time around. All it means is that I will have to be hooked up to an antibiotic IV when I give birth so the baby can't get it and get sick. It also means I can't get my membranes stripped which is what I really wanted. So instead we have set an induction date for May 2nd which is this coming Monday! We will put Max to bed and head to the hospital to get induced. It is so nice to know there is an end in sight!
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: milk with hershey sauce
Symptoms: Peeing a ton. Braxton Hicks contractions. Lightening vaginal pain. I have to walk very slow now because it hurts otherwise. Very tired. My legs are swollen from water retention.
Movement: Moving a little less this week.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting our son, so exciting!

Weekly Belly Picture - 37 Weeks

How far along? 37 Weeks 3 Days OFFICIALLY FULL TERM!
Total weight gain: 22 pounds
Body Changes? I think at this point everything will pretty much remain the same until the end. I have a huge belly and am retaining a small bit of water.
Sleep: Been going to bed early. Sleeping has become VERY uncomfortable because I just can't lay on my side and be comfortable. Peeing all night long and very thirsty.
Best moment this week: Going on maternity leave! I have enjoyed every second with Max and I already know going back to work will break my heart.
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: milk with hershey sauce
Symptoms: Peeing a ton. Small contractions here and there, nothing crazy. I have to walk very slow now because it hurts otherwise. Very tired.
Movement: When he moves he moves like crazy.
What I am looking forward to: Seeing the doctor on Monday for a progress report!

Weekly Belly Picture - 36 Weeks

How far along? 36 Weeks 2 Days
Total weight gain: 22 pounds
Body Changes? All belly :) I think the train conductor said it best when he was collecting tickets this week and goes to me "I can't believe I only noticed you were pregnant last week, you are sooo tiny" Definitely made my week haha
Sleep: Been going to bed early. Sleeping has become VERY uncomfortable because I just can't lay on my side and be comfortable. Peeing all night long and very thirsty.
Best moment this week: Seeing the doctor who said everything looked great, he was in the correct position. His head was still pretty high up and I am 50% effaced. I got to see little man and he was so cute!
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: strawberries, grapes and milk with hershey sauce...still the same!
Symptoms: Peeing a ton. Small contractions here and there, nothing crazy. I have to walk very slow now because it hurts otherwise. I was feeling very nauseous for two days this week and had to leave work early one day and stayed home the following. I was extremely tired and had a headache too.
Movement: When he moves he moves like crazy.
What I am looking forward to: Next week being my last at work and then it is Easter weekend!

Weekly Belly Picture - 35 Weeks

How far along? 35 Weeks 2 Days
Total weight gain: 20 pounds
Body Changes? All belly. Belly button is somewhat out, weight is showing up everywhere now.
Sleep: Been going to bed early. Sleeping has become VERY uncomfortable because I just can't lay on my side and be comfortable.
Best moment this week: Knowing that everything is ready for our little ones arrival. It was a tough week at work so I'm really looking forward to May!
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: strawberries, grapes and milk with hershey sauce...still the same!
Symptoms: Peeing a ton. Small contractions here and there, nothing crazy. I get winded very easily and it is difficult for me to walk long distances.
Movement: When he moves he moves like crazy. Still has hiccups here and there.
What I am looking forward to: Seeing doctor for my internal, I haven't seem him since the 20 week ultrasound!

Weekly Belly Picture - 34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks 2 Days
Total weight gain: 19 pounds
Body Changes? All belly. My belly button still hasn't fully popped but is almost there. Weight gain showing in my face, butt and legs now as well. Everyone commenting on how big my belly is and how I won't make it full term.
Sleep: Been going to bed early. Sleeping has become VERY uncomfortable and my back hurts soooo badly.
Best moment this week: Talking things out with my boss and clearing the air was a high point, however seeing the doctor and knowing everything was progressing nicely was the best. Next appointment I have my internal which I'm really excited about. I haven't seen little man in months!
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: strawberries, grapes and milk with hershey sauce...yum
Symptoms: Peeing every half hour. I get full very easily. I do get a painful vaginal sensation, feels like he is about to come out. Braxton Hicks contractions. I can feel my uterus stretching. Awful backaches have kicked in. I was nervous I'd come early since everyone keeps saying I will but I feel better after seeing my doctor who said my first pregnancy is a very good indication I'd go about the same this time around.
Movement: He is moving around less, but when he does move, he kicks like crazy. I can feel his arms and legs when he pokes them out.
What I am looking forward to: Nesting this weekend. I asked Maria to come for the weekend so we can spring clean and get everything ready for my munchkin.
Milestones:Started testing my numbers a little better.

Weekly Belly Picture - 33 Weeks

How far along? 33 Weeks
Total weight gain: 17 pounds
Body Changes? All belly. My belly button is almost out, which didn't happen with Max. My areola's are huge.
Sleep: Been going to bed early. It has been very difficult getting up during the night since it hurts to move around and my back is in a lot of pain most nights.
Best moment this week: Not sure I had one, I had a really bad day at work on Friday and it ruined a lot of my weekend. Still had a good time with Max, family and friends though.
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: grapes
Symptoms: Peeing every half hour. I'm not out of breath has much as I was. I do get a painful vaginal sensation, feels like he is about to come out. I can feel my uterus stretching. Awful backaches have kicked in. Been nervous I'd come early, but I'm going to stay positive because I talked to my little boy and told him to only come in May :)
Movement: He is moving around less, but still kicks from time to time.
What I am looking forward to: Seeing my siblings this weekend for a wedding.
Milestones: Starting to separate Max's old clothes so I can get ready for our little ones arrival.

Weekly Belly Picture - 32 Weeks

How far along? 32 Weeks 2 days
Total weight gain: 17 pounds
Body Changes? I am a whole lot of belly. I can feel the water retention now at the end of my workday in my feel and lets, but otherwise I think I look pretty good for being this far along.
Sleep: Been tired but better than last week. I have to get up a lot during the night to pee.
Best moment this week: Taking Max to Mommy and Me class.
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: nothing really
Symptoms: Peeing every half hour and I'm easily out of breath when walking somewhere. Awful backaches have kicked in. I get full really easily.
Movement: Kicking me like crazy at certain times of the day. It is comical when I'm sitting on the train my belly is just kicking out in all direction. He still gets the hiccups quite a bit.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting my son.
Milestones: We finally decided on a name and I love it. The initials are J. S. V :) We left Matteo behind us and have moved on and I am very happy with that decision. I haven't been good with checking my sugars and really need to get back to doing that. I have a feeling I have been going over quite a bit even though I've been watching what I eat I think the slightest bit of fruit is putting me over urghhh