Week 36

How far along? 36 weeks 3 days

Her size: baby girl is the size of a honeydew melon

Total weight gain:  +2.6 Can anyone say GROWTH SPURT? Holy crow! 25.6 lbs total

Running/Races?  Between Dr's appointments, work and a death in the family there was not much time or energy for working out (evidence of this? see above weight gain)Although I definitely felt the difference in my decrease in activity level, this week was a time to take care of myself and my family emotionally, the elliptical will just have to wait.

Stretch marks? None...yet, but if this weight gain continues I'm sure to acquire a few new battle scars

Sleep: I've always heard women say that it's rather ironic that just when you need the sleep the most you can't get comfortable enough to get it.  I'm square in that camp now, but thanks to the nest o' pillows I'm not suffering too badly yet.

Best moment this week: Shaun and I had a growth scan for Harper on Wednesday.  During the ultrasound we got to see our little peanut moving around in there, taking her practice breaths like a good girl and opening and closing her mouth, it was amazing to watch.

Miss Anything? I miss a whole bunch of things, but we're getting close to the end now, I'm just trying to soak it all in before it's over and the craziness begins!

Movement:  oh yes, she's been having frequent dance parties in there lately
Food cravings: quite honestly food has not interested me much this week

Anything making you queasy or sick: seriously what is it about chicken???

Gender: GIRL! This was definitely confirmed at Wednesday's ultrasound.  Let's just say she wasn't shy this time ;)

Labor Signs: None 
Symptoms: I was rocking some pretty sweet cankles yesterday thanks to the heat...one word--> HOT

Belly Button in or out? sigh...the turkey is done

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: A less eventful week than last week :)  

Week 35

How far along? 35 weeks 3 days

Her size: baby girl is the size of a coconut

Total weight gain:  +1.2 this week for 23 lbs total

Running/Races?  As much as I've missed running this week I've found that I can still get a good sweat in on the elliptical machine :)

Stretch marks? None...yet

Sleep: been sleeping ok despite the fact that my bladder seems to have a 2 hour maximum and I'm up at least 3 or so times a night to pee.

Best moment this week: Yesterday Shaun and I went to the Old Port Festival with his parents and met up with a bunch of our friends.  Sunshine, good friends and FRIED DOUGH (mmmm) made for a wonderful day :)

Miss Anything? Not really, feeling pretty content at the moment

Movement:  still moving and grooving in there
Food cravings: craving of the week is fresh cherries (DANG they're expensive)

Anything making you queasy or sick: seriously what is it about chicken???

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: Labor signs, no. But I've been having some really good Braxton Hicks lately.
Symptoms: some back pain but I'm sure that's to be expected at this point

Belly Button in or out? sigh...the turkey is done

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: hearing the little peanut's heartbeat at my weekly appointment today, and childbirth class on Saturday.  

Week 34

How far along? 34 weeks 4 days

Her size: my little sugar is the size of a bag of sugar!

Total weight gain: -0.4 for the week 21.8 lbs total 

Running/Races?  3 miles for the week :(  
Sadly Tuesday was my last (pregnant) run.  About a mile into my 3 mile run I started having pain in my lower belly, pelvic bone region.  I decided to keep on going to see if maybe I would settle into the run but no, the pesky pain never went away.  I've run marathons...half marathons...triathlons...I know the difference between "Oooh I'm sore" and "Holy Sh#t that HURTS!" so although I'm stubborn and finished my 3 mile run, the pain I felt during and after was a pretty clear indication that it's time for me to hang up my running shoes until the little lady makes her appearance.  Until then you can find me power walking or huffing it out on my new friend the elliptical machine :)

Stretch marks? None...yet

Sleep: not so good this week... time to get hubby to start constructing my nest o' pillows again

Best moment this week: The wonderful ladies I work with threw a Diaper Derby for myself and another coworker who is also pregnant.  A gorgeous afternoon with 
De-licious food and boxes and boxes of diapers to bring home!!! How could that not be my favorite moment of the week?

Miss Anything? my waistline lol

Movement:  Oh yes...she's VERY active! It's getting more uncomfortable as she continues to stretch out and move around.  Some of her kicks and movements literally take my breath away
Food cravings: Fresh fruit and cucumbers please... (STILL)

Anything making you queasy or sick: ...hold the chicken...forever and ever amen

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: negative
Symptoms: not sleeping very well but that's about it

Belly Button in or out? sigh...the turkey is done

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: putting the final touches on Harper's room :)

Week 33

Harper and I "Upta Camp"

How far along? 33 weeks 4 days

Her size: baby girl is the size of a cantaloupe!

Total weight gain: 1.0 for the week 22.2 lbs total 

Running/Races?  9 miles for the week.  Lesson of the week--> Humidity and running while very pregnant do NOT mix, even if it is only 3 miles.

Stretch marks? None...yet

Sleep: Still sleeping like a champ and trying to enjoy it while it lasts

Best moment this week: My last day at my part time job. I'll miss the kids and the people I worked with, but the schedule? Not so much.

Miss Anything? A cool beverage of the adult variety

Movement:  Oh yes, especially after meals and whenever any music is playing. We're also at the stage where we're starting to see alien type movement in the belly area (not going to lie..kind of freaky)
Food cravings: Fresh fruit and cucumbers please...

Anything making you queasy or sick: ...hold the chicken...indefinitely

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: negative
Symptoms: nothing to write home about unless you count the pang of anxiety I experience every time someone says "OH! not much longer now!"

Belly Button in or out? sigh...the turkey is done

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: The baby shower being held for a coworker and I by the lovely ladies we work with, it's a Diaper Derby!  

Week 32

Harper and I--> Marathon spectators

If I can't run marathons anymore I can at least support those who do!

How far along? 32 weeks 3 days

Her size: Had my weeks mixed up last week...THIS week baby girl is the size of a pineapple!

Total weight gain: 1.4 for the week making the hurdle over the 20lb mark for 21.2 lbs total 

Running/Races?  Solid 9 miles and a lot of cross training this week.  Just as the weather gets nicer my mileage gets shorter...the ultimate runners irony :(

Stretch marks? None...yet

Sleep: Still sleeping like a champ and trying to enjoy it while it lasts

Best moment this week: Driving the course supporting all my favorite trackies running the Sugarloaf Marathon yesterday.  Last time I was there it was as a runner and I have to say it was MUCH less painful being a spectator!! I got a nice little sunburn which means it was hot as HECK for the poor runners but they all toughed it out like the champs they are :)

Miss Anything? Bending over without grunting, lol

Movement:  All the time, especially if there's music playing
Food cravings: Watermelon is the craving of the week, tis the season!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing at the moment CHICKEN

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: negative
Symptoms: Being all over the marathon course and out in the hot sun all day yesterday landed me with my first case of swollen feet. Nothing a little elevation and ice packs couldn't take care of :)

Belly Button in or out? barely an innie whether I'm laughing or not

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Starting my 4 day a week summer schedule next week!

Week 31

Freakishly amazing at 31weeks 3 days

The girls kind enough to slow waaaay down and stay with me

Live action shot!

Finish time--> Harper 32:22  Mommy 32:23

How far along? 31 weeks 3 days

Her size: Baby girl is the size of a pineapple

Total weight gain: One more bonus week of zero weight gain, pretty sure I fixed that with birthday cake this weekend ;)

Running/Races?  11 miles this week including my last race of this pregnancy.  While I plan to continue to run until little girl makes her arrival, it's time to hang up the racing shoes.  My last race couldn't have been more perfect --> The Mother's Day 5k!  The weather was gorgeous, the crowd HUGE (3,000 runners) and my support crew? The best, hand down! <3

Stretch marks? None...yet

Sleep: Lights out for this girl thanks to a busy busy week and nightly back rubs from the hubs (thanks honey, you are the best!)

Best moment this week: I had quite a few BEST moments this week, it would be impossible to pick just one! Dinner out with trackies, birthday, fist (kind of) Mother's Day, last race before Harper's arrival, the last of the nursery furniture arriving....I had an all around GREAT week :)

Miss Anything? speed workouts! Never ever ever thought I'd say that, but I miss being able to go for a run and going all out.  

Movement:  Constantly! Her new favorite resting spot is my bladder...

Food cravings: Still cucumber sandwiches and lime popsicles, if this child is not born green I will be amazed!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing at the moment

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: negative
Symptoms: Woke up Sunday morning with a lovely chest cold.  I seem to have the great fortune (sarcasm) of picking up any illness that comes within a 20 foot radius of me. Don't be offended if you are sick and I avoid you like the plague.  

Belly Button in or out? Outtie when I laugh....Innie all other times

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Now that all of the furniture is here, I'm looking forward to organizing! This weekend we're headed up to Sugarloaf for the Marathon, except this time I will be a spectator, watching all my crazy friends run!!!

30 Weeks

How far along? 30 weeks 3 days
Her size: Baby girl is the size of a head of cabbage

Total weight gain: Holding steady at 19.8...for...just...one...more...week

Running/Races?  I did MUCH better this week getting all my workouts in and was on track to hit my weekly 12 miles until I came down with whatever 24 hour bug was going around Fri night.  12 hours of puking put a real damper on my Saturday morning 4 miler, so I finished up 8 miles again (definitely NOT the most fun I've ever had, but on the bright side woke up Sunday morning feeling like a new woman!)

Stretch marks? None...yet

Sleep: My mind seemed to be awfully busy this week, which made for some restless nights

Best moment this week: Harper's baby shower! Luckily whatever ailed me had cleared out of my system by the time I woke up Sunday morning so I was able to enjoy the wonderful baby shower hosted by my mother in law and sister in law.  Harper is a very lucky girl indeed to have so many people excited for her arrival and was showered with love, baby goodies and BOOKS!!! Oh so many books!!! Shaun and I were both so grateful and thankful to all those who made the trip to celebrate with us and sent their love from afar!

Miss Anything? painting my own toenails

Movement:  Constantly! I learned this week that it is not so easy to settle an upset stomach when you have someone using it as a trampoline!

Food cravings: Still cucumber sandwiches and lime popsicles

Anything making you queasy or sick: Jut the stomach bug I got this week (booo)

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: negative
Symptoms: I think we've pretty much covered the fact that I had a miserable Friday evening/Saturday morning

Belly Button in or out? Outtie when I laugh....Innie all other times

Wedding rings on or off? ON

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: My birthday (Saturday) and my last race of the pregnancy--> the Mother's Day 5K on Sunday :)  I have some great girlfriends who are super fast but are kind enough to waddle the 3.1 miles with me...they're the best!