Bumpdate: 38 Weeks

This week marks the big 3-8 and this baby is officially 'to term'. I can't believe its already here, and we're officially on Baby Watch 2015! 

Skirt: Pea in the Pod Secret Fit Belly Pencil Skirt / Shirt: French Connection/ Pea in the Pod  (sold out, similar here )/ Necklace: Kenneth J Lane (sold out)

How Far Along? 38 weeks

Size of Baby: 6.2-9.2 lbs; 18.9-20.9 inches

Gender:  all boy!

Maternity Clothes: Yep...although the dress in this weeks progress shot down below is actually non maternity! I was so excited it fit, I had to wear it. But really, the ultra-stretchy side ruched maternity clothing is made for those bellies...this dress was NOT.

Nursery: We aren't really doing a 'nursery' yet, but for now we've got our study all set up for diaper changes and rocking, and the  bassinet by our bed.  Clothes are all washed and folded and bags are packed!

Beckett's books by the glider...

Movement: Still going wild - despite the lack of space. Occasionally when I'm lying down at night it feels like his feet get hooked under my rib cage -- sometimes I worry he might break something! (that actually happened to a friend of mine...) He's dropped down to a zero head station but that hasn't stopped him from moving around as much as possible!

Sleep: I spoke too soon last week - this week hasn't been so great in the sleep department. I've woken up once every night the last few nights to go to the bathroom, but luckily go right back to sleep. The good news is I still haven't lost my ability to immediately fall asleep - I pray I never lose that!

Cravings: Cake and Chick-fil-a frosted lemonade. I don't know why I want cake, but man I really want it. I've wanted it the last few days, but I've managed to restrain myself. The Chick-fil-a - well I've manage to resist ONLY because they are all TOTALLY out of my way. Luckily for my thighs, I neither live nor work near any CFA, and feel like getting on 95 and driving 5 miles for a craving is a tad excessive.

Symptoms: Sore hips, but that's about it. I have felt pretty much the same that I always feel, sans moving baby in my abdomen. Rings are still on, which is a good sign! The only major drawback I've had these last few months are burst capillaries up and down my right hand, arm, and chest. Lots of little red marks all over my arm might not sound that bad - but I'm pretty sure they are not going away (I had a few pre-pregnancy) and I'll have to get laser treatments to fix it. :(

What I Miss: Tequila. I am a tequila girl, and I miss my BFF. 

Weight Gain: 26-29 lbs ... not 100% sure where I started.

Workouts: ha! yeah I fell off the wagon. Oh well...at least I didn't get the cake?

Here are some update shots since my last 30 week Bumpdate....

(perhaps I should add 'procrastination' to my symptoms list...I still haven't taken that black and white suit to the dry cleaners! I just started to take it down for my update pictures...)

Joining up with Home of Malones for Thoughts on Thursday!

Bumpdate: Halfway There! 20 weeks

20 weeks (and sporting a real sweater for today's polar vortex chill - it'll be 60!)

This picture (left) was taken in the morning, when I think my bump is much smaller looking - typically by the end of the day (to me) it looks SO much larger...see the picture on the right  was taken last night:

Is it just me? Am I being weird?

How Far Along: 20 Weeks

Size of Babe: 10.2 oz and 6.5 inches

Gender: baby boy

Symptoms: Starting to notice indigestion/heartburn (never had that before!) and phantom abdominal pain ( I think whenever he hits a growth spurt?! No idea.) I always sit cross legged or on my legs and lately I've noticed they go to sleep MUCH easier. Also, I'm usually prone to sitting in a very slouchy-curled-up-in-chair type of manner and the child has decided he hates that. So that can be painful.

Weight Gain: Officially - I'm waiting for the doctor's scale. Mine says almost 10 lbs. Surely it is lying. 

Loving: Chickfila, Pizza, lemonade 

Loathing: the size of my stomach, when looking at the clothes I can't buy/wear. (The sales right now are out of control!)

Wedding Rings: Yep

Belly Button: still flat

Movement: Constant since early in week 16. Especially after I eat. It's starting to get violent.

Maternity Clothes: Definitely with pants, but still wearing some normal tops. Turns out I wear my pants very small...and gaining even 5 lbs sized me out of them!

Nursery: Still undecided on which fabrics to use for which pieces, but I'm close! We aren't putting a nursery in our rental (not really enough space) because we plan on leaving it a few months after he is born. So for now I'm just making plans and gathering what I think I want!

Best Part of the Week: Thursday I have my anatomy exam, since I already know the sex (thank god for modern medicine - we found out at 12 weeks) I'm excited to get to see what he looks like now!

Thing I miss the most: Going out and having drinks with my girlfriends. Junior League meetings aren't quite as much fun anymore :( My abs and general fitness. Being lazy is not as much fun as I thought it would be...(P.S. Tracy Anderson is still a little challenging, but she is MUCH easier on you at the 19-20 week mark)

So that's my half way point Bumpdate! I don't think much changes from week to week, so you probably won't see another one of these until I'm about to pop :)