34 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a durian (???); almost 18 inches long and about 4 3/4 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I found a few spring things in my regular clothes that I may be able to wear for another week or two. As far as shoes go, I may only be able to wear flip flops from here on out. I went and bought another pair this weekend for that reason.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: In

Movement: She's starting to slow down some. She's most active when I get in bed at night. She does not like when I lay on my left side.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not going to the bathroom every 20-30 minutes

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. Anything has sounded good this last week.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting. My feet (mostly my left foot/ankle) have started to swell some.

Best Moment This Week: Another good check-up. We will have another ultrasound at our appointment in 2 weeks. And ordering a few things for newborn photos!

What I am looking forward to: Continuing to work on her bedding and her room--it's coming along (slowly). This week I'm working on the bumper and bedskirt along with painting a few things for the room.

33 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a pineapple or honeydew melon; a little over 17 inches long and just over 4 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I found a few spring things in my regular clothes that I may be able to wear for another week or two

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: In

Movement: Still fairly active. She had a big case of the hiccups the other night. She continues to dig into my ribs on my right side throughout the day

Sleep: The last few nights have not been great. It's taken awhile to get comfortable enough to fall asleep.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. I've been really thirsty and have almost made a trip to Sonic daily. I've had a craving for sweet tea.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting

Best Moment This Week: We found out that Bailey's cousin and her husband are having a girl! There will be three baby girls at Christmas this year--lots of fun!!
 
What I am looking forward to: Continuing to work on her bedding and her room--it's coming along. This week I'm working on the bumper and bedskirt along with painting a few things for the room.

32 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a larage jicama; about 16 1/2 inches long and about 3.75 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I can wear a few of my long/loose tops.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: In

Movement: Still fairly active. She seems to be extra active about every other day. She really likes to dig into my ribs on my right side

Sleep: I get good sleep. I just tend to wake up alot between the trips to the bathroom and changing positions.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily

What I am looking forward to: Continuing to work on her bedding and her room

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. No real cravings--everything is good

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day

Best Moment This Week: Our Sunday School shower (few pics of the goodies to come)

31 Weeks (a few days late)

Size of Baby: The size of a pineapple; a little over 16 inches long and about 3.3 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I can wear a few of my long/loose tops.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine

Belly Button In/Out: In

Movement: Still fairly active. She seems to be extra active about every other day. I had my belly up against Bailey's back the other day and he felt her squirming around.

Sleep: Depends on the night. Mostly good with a few bathroom trips and an occasional leg cramp.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.

What I am looking forward to: Getting the quilt finished along with the rest of the bedding. 

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. No real cravings--everything is good.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day.

Best Moment This Week: I finished the quilt top and turned it over to Chantay!

28-30 Weeks

(We haven't been so good over the last few weeks taking pictures.)

Size of Baby: A head of cabbage; about 16 inches long and almost 3 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I can wear a few of my long/loose tops.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine

Belly Button In/Out: In

Movement: Still fairly active. Bailey has been able to feel a few more pokes and jabs. She's most active when I get in bed at night.

Sleep: Depends on the night. Mostly good with a few bathroom trips and an occasional leg cramp.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.

What I am looking forward to: Getting the quilt top done this week. A shower with my girlfriends this weekend!

Cravings/Aversions: Anything...my sweet tooth is still slightly in overdrive.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day.

I had my glucose test done two weeks ago and thankfully I passed! I have continued to feel pretty good over the last few weeks with the exception of the little stomach bug I had on Friday. Thank goodness it was not as bad as many I've heard about this year and it did not last very long.

Student Comments/Questions

I have not made any announcement or anything to my students about me being pregnant. I have so many and see them in various groups I just wasn't sure how I wanted to do it. So, once a few of them started asking/commenting about it, I just decided I'd let them figure it out. It has been quite fun. I wish I would have started writing all of the things they've said down, but I'll try to recap them now. Most of these comments/questions started after Christmas break after my belly had sort of popped out there.

"You must be having a baby or something?"

Student: Mrs. Hunt, I noticed your belly is sort of poking out a little bit.
Me: Yes, it is growing some. What do you think that means?
Student: You're having a baby. Is it a boy or girl? (And the convo continued a bit.)

"Mrs. Hunt, all the kids in my class say you're having a baby."

Student: My sister says you're having a baby.
Me: Well, what do you think?
Student: It looks like it but I thought it would be rude to ask.

I think most of them know now, but if I get anymore, I'll be sure to write about them.

25-27 Weeks

25 weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a head of cauliflower. About 14 1/2 inches long and about 2 pounds.

Gender: Girl--Sidney Katherine

Belly Button In/Out: Still in but looks like it may change soon


Movement: She's getting more and more active. Bailey felt her for the first time about a week and a half ago. Last night she really got to going. It felt like she was kicking and punching all at the same time.

Sleep: Not too bad. Most nights I sleep pretty well. I just have to get up several times to go to the bathroom and have the occasional leg cramp.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.

What I am looking forward to: Continuing to work on the room and her bedding.

Cravings/Aversions: None in particular. My sweet tooth seems to be coming back.


Symptoms: Some back aches and aching feet, depending on what I've done that day.

What's to come in the next week or so: I have my next doctor's appointment Monday which includes the lovely glucose screening test. Also, it's time to register. Not sure if I'm looking forward to it or absolutley dreading it. Any suggestions on what is absolutely needed/or not really needed are greatly appreciated.