Week 40 - BABY

Well I made my sign in preparation for the belly photo, but then had to adjust it because baby came!!
I was going to take the photo on Halloween night, but was just too tired. So I went to bed and woke up around 1am with some cramping. I went to the bathroom then back to bed. At about 2am I woke up again, this time with stronger cramps. I realized soon after that they were contractions, and they kept coming on stronger and stronger! We got ready and headed to the hospital, getting there around 5am. After some hours, it was time for baby girl to enter the world! She made her appearance at 6:24pm, weighing in at 10lb. 1oz. and measuring 21.75". Both daddy and I were overjoyed! We were also happy that both grandmas were there to support and meet baby girl.
Meet baby Jayla Eva Young!

Week 39 - Watermelon

How far along: 39 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 40 lbs.  (dropped a pound since last time, woohoo)

Baby Size: A small watermelon..woah! haha. About 19.9" and 7.5 lbs...but doc says 10 lb. 6 oz.!

The Bump: I think it's looking the same, but I'm sure it's bigger haha

Maternity clothes: Nothing new

Stretch marks: Still no!! Wahooooo! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: It's been decent, as good as I can ask for right now, I think!

Miss anything: Same as the past weeks. But really, nothing can take away from the fact of what's going on and WHY I'm missing out on certain things. The best will come of this, I will have a precious baby and everything is worth it :)

Baby movement: Yes..it's funny to see (and feel) her little foot pushing out my skin or her booty making a giant mountain peek.

Food cravings: Nope, nothing really.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy! but had a few cranky days in there, too. :(

Labor signs? A little less contractions lately; yesterday I was a little queazy which supposedly can be a sign of early labor.

Best moment this week? Doctor appt. however not sure if it was the "best" news finding out that the baby is supposedly 10 lbs. 6 oz.! YIKES! 

Looking forward to: The baby arriving any time now! GAH! Yay!!

Week 38 - Leek

How far along: 38 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 41 lbs. 

Baby Size: A leek. About 19.5" and 7.2 lbs.

The Bump: I feel like it hasn't grown that much, but I'm sure it has lol

Maternity clothes: I don't think I'll be buying anymore at this point. Just a little while longer!

Stretch marks: Still no!! Wahooooo! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: It's been OK this past week.

Miss anything: Just the moving around with ease. Oh wait, BOOTS! It's fall and boot season, and I can't wear any because my feet are too swollen to fit :( And I also miss wearing my wedding ring.

Baby movement: Yes! Love love love it.

Food cravings: Nope, nothing really.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy! but had a few cranky days in there, too. :(

Labor signs? Just the occasional practice contractions.

Best moment this week? Hearing babies heartbeat at the doctor appt.

Looking forward to: The arrival of baby!!!

Week 37 - Swiss Chard

How far along: 37 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 41 lbs. 

Baby Size: A bunch of Swiss chard. About 19" and 6.7 lbs.

The Bump: I feel like it hasn't grown that much, but I'm sure it has lol

Maternity clothes: I got some leggings! My regular ones were a little too thick and warm

Stretch marks: No!! Wahoo! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: It's been alright; besides the bathroom breaks, I would say not too shabby.

Miss anything: Getting a full nights sleep without the bathroom interruptions haha

Baby movement: Yes! She's really stretching around in there. It's so funny to see a giant bump on the top right side of my belly...I'm pretty sure it's her booty she's sticking out at me.

Food cravings: Hmm..I craved Chinese food the other night. But nothing crazy otherwise.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( Aaw I can't wait to be able to wear it again!

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!

Labor signs? Just the occasional practice contractions.

Best moment this week? Working some more on the nursery.

Looking forward to: The arrival of baby!!!

Week 36 - Romaine Lettuce

How far along: 36 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 38 lbs. 

Baby Size: A head of romaine lettuce. About 18.5" and 6 lbs.

The Bump: It's growing; some woman have said they think I'm getting lower.

Maternity clothes: Nothing new.

Stretch marks: No!! Wahoo! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: Off and on. Some nights good, some not so good. I have to say, typically it's a better night if I only have to get up to go pee just once, rather than the 2 or 3 times!

Miss anything: Having a beer while watching football ('tis the season!) and being able to more around swiftly!

Baby movement: Yes! Lot's of rolls and bumps! It's awesome!

Food cravings: Nothing really, besides, you guessed it..sweets! Although I have calmed down a little with the sweet tooth! Ooh I tried a DQ Pumpkin Pie Blizzard this weekend! I think I'll be craving those a lot this last month! haha

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( and my little replacement ring that was kind of big is now tight! Gah!

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy! I don't think I've been too "moody" at all, actually. Those are my thoughts, at least haha

Labor signs? Just the occasional cramps..Braxton Hicks I guess.

Best moment this week? Baby classes were fun and informative and finding out I'm 1cm dilated and 50-60% effaced!

Looking forward to: Baby girl almost being here!!! and going to the doctor again to find out if I'm any more dilated!

Week 35 - Honeydew

How far along: 35 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: About 35ish

Baby Size: Honeydew...I feel like the fruits are getting smaller haha Over 18" and 5.25 lb.

The Bump: It's there and highly visible! 

Maternity clothes: Mom bought me a cute new shirt for Fall!

Stretch marks: No!! Wahoo! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: Off and on. I feel like everytime I say it's good, I jinx it and the next night is bad lol I'm just going to not talk about it anymore!

Miss anything: Not bumping into things with my belly haha

Baby movement: Yes! Love it..feeling lots of rolls!

Food cravings: Nothing in particular; I feel like my appetite is a little bit more normal now; I don't want to eat every sweet thing in sight like I did a few weeks ago.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy! 

Labor signs? No, still just the occasional practice contractions.

Best moment this week? Just feeling lots of movement and getting closer to being done with the babies room. And working on some fun crafts for the room during the weekend!

Looking forward to: Baby classes next weekend!

Week 34 - Large Cantaloupe

How far along: 34 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Probably 35

Baby Size: Cantaloupe (again...I guess this time a bigger one, haha) about 5 lbs., 18"

The Bump: It's doing good! I think it's looking kind of low; at least that's what people keep saying!

Maternity clothes: A long sleeve shirt for the upcoming Fall weather! :)

Stretch marks: Still nothing! *knock on wood* Yay!

How's sleep: Besides the late night bathroom breaks, it's been good, comfy! *knock on wood*

Miss anything: Since the Dr. "OK'd" it, I tried doing a headstand yesterday..HAHA ya, didn't really work; this belly kept pulling me back down. It was quite funny.

Baby movement: Feeling a lot of rolls and waves; it's so cute! Oh and hiccups often!

Food cravings: Nothing in particular 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Still out and squishy

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Really happy and excited.

Labor signs? No, still just the occasional practice contractions.

Best moment this week? Hearing that everything is looking/sounding great at the doc. appt.  

Looking forward to: Being SO close to seeing this precious baby!

Week 33 - Durian

How far along: 33 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Probably 30-something; haven't weighed in again

Baby Size: Durian (never heard of it, have you?); about 4.7 lbs., 17.5"

The Bump: Getting bigger by the minute, seems like

Maternity clothes: Nothing new since last time; I'be been enjoying my jeans, though!

Stretch marks: Still nothing! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: Besides the late night bathroom breaks, it's been good, comfy! *knock on wood*

Miss anything: Not really, well, besides being able to move around swiftly and easily

Baby movement: There's been a LOT; gah, I love it so much! The hiccups are the cutest!

Food cravings: Nothing really...well, let's just say that candy corn is now on the shelves :) 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out and squishy...sometimes sensitive.

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy, happyl

Labor signs? No, although I've had a couple little contractions.

Best moment this week? Feeling a lot more of the baby movement  

Looking forward to: 34 week doctor appointment and be closer and closer!!

Week 32 - Jicama

How far along: 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Still 30 lbs..actually down .6 lol

Baby Size: Jicama; over 17.75" and about 3.75 lbs.

The Bump: It's growing and pretty low I guess; everyone keeps saying I'm "so low!"

Maternity clothes: Nothing new since last time

Stretch marks: Still nothing! *knock on wood* Yay!

How's sleep: It's been pretty decent; waking up a lot to use the restroom, of course. 

Miss anything: Not waking up to use the restroom in the middle of the night! lol

Baby movement: There has been quite a bit!

Food cravings: Nothing really.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? It's out! 

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Generally great and happy 99% of the time!

Labor signs? Nope. 

Best moment this week? Hearing baby girls' heart beat at the doctors appointment

Looking forward to: Getting closer and closer to the arrival!!!

Week 31 - Pineapple

How far along: 31 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs. ...haven't weighed myself since last time! 

Baby Size: Pineapple; over 16" and about 3.5 lbs.

The Bump: It's definitely there and getting bigger by the minute!

Maternity clothes: Nothing new since last time

Stretch marks: Still nothing! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: Off and on; sometimes good sometimes not so much. 

Miss anything: Basically the same I've been saying the past weeks

Baby movement: There has definitely been a lot of movement! Loving it!!

Food cravings: Nothing really...how boring, right? lol 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? It's pretty much out! hehe It's so soft and squishy!

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Very happy, but the hormones are starting to set my emotions out of whack and I cry randomly for no big reasons lol

Labor signs? Nope. 

Best moment this week? Getting a 3 day weekend and spending some time making crafts (headbands, etc.) for baby girl!

Looking forward to: 32 week doctor appointment

Week 30 - Cucumber

Babies first rubber ducky I got at the shower from my mama! I got so much fun stuff from everyone: tons of clothes, swaddles, blankets, a Boppy, a bathtub, etc. On the invitation we asked for baby books instead of cards (thanks Pinterest!) and I'm so glad we did that! Baby has a wonderful library now to start with!! 

How far along: 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs. WOAH!! :-O

Baby Size: Cucumber about 16.7", around 3.2 lbs. 

The Bump: It's definitely there and getting bigger by the minute!

Maternity clothes: Nothing new since last time

Stretch marks: Still nothing! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: Decent still! Whew 

Miss anything: Basically the same I've been saying the past weeks

Baby movement: There has definitely been a lot of movement! Loving it!!

Food cravings: Not really, no...I have been loving my Peach Green Tea Lemonades from Starbucks though ever since I discovered it about 2 months ago! Mmmmm!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? It's making it's way out haha

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( But I shoved it on the other day for maternity photos!

Happy or moody most of the time? Oh, so happy!

Labor signs? Nope. 

Best moment this week? My shower! It was so much fun! I'm so thankful to have so many great people in my life who have already spoiled our little girl! :) And so thankful for my awesome mom and friend Kristie for putting the shower together!

Looking forward to: Only 10ish more weeks to go!! Gaaah!

Week 29 - Squash

How far along: 29 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 25 lbs.

Baby Size: Squash about 15.2", around 2.5 lbs. 

The Bump: Growing!

Maternity clothes: I got some jeans at Old Navy! Cute and comfy...too long, of course. But no fear, I have my sewing machine that I hemmed them on myself! :-D

Stretch marks: Nope! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: Decent this past week! 

Miss anything: Being able to easily be the quick mover that I usually am. I'm not used to having to be slow lol 

Baby movement: There has definitely been a lot of movement! Loving it!!

Food cravings: Nah; although, I am loving this Limited Edition Dreyer's "Take the Cake" ice cream. OMG it's SO good!! You must try it before it's discontinued (see image below)

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Still kinda just half way 

Wedding rings on or off? Sadly, officially off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Oh, so happy!

Labor signs? Nope. 

Best moment this week? Not really baby-related, but seeing my BFF for her bday dinner and getting our master bedroom painted with hubby.

Looking forward to: My shower next weekend!! 

28 Weeks - Large Eggplant

Well, we are at an Eggplant again...this time a "large" eggplant. 

How far along: 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 24 lbs. Gah! That sounds so crazy! 

Baby Size: "Large" Eggplant, about 14.8", around 2.5 lbs. 

The Bump: There's definitely no hiding it! hah!

Maternity clothes: Nothing new since last week

Stretch marks: Nope! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: Did I speak too soon? It's been pretty good in general, but some nights are worse than others. I expect that, though.

Miss anything: Doing workouts with my drillers at practice

Baby movement: Yes! Baby girl had hiccups the other day! It was the cutest thing ever. And she's just been moving around a lot more lately in general!

Food cravings: Nothing in particular.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? It's in but kind of starting to poke it; just the top part of it.

Wedding rings on or off? On but harder to get off. Yikes...I'm thinking I may un-solder them and just wear one of the bands. We shall see!

Happy or moody most of the time? Very happy!

Labor signs? Nope. 

Best moment this week? Feeling baby have the hiccups! It was SO cute!!!

Looking forward to: My shower and getting things organized/set-up more in the nursery!

14-27

Here you have it! The visible growth since Week 14 up until now. Just about 12+/- weeks to go!

27 Weeks - Rutabaga

Oh boy...went back to the phone photos-oops! Will be back to the camera for Week 28! 

Just in case you're wondering if we have chosen a name, BTW, we have some in mind but nothing concrete yet. We'll wait until she's born and then decide for sure...stay tuned!

How far along: 27 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Haven't weighed myself!! oops probably about 20 I think

Baby Size: Rutabaga, about 14.5", around 2.0 lbs. 

The Bump: Definitely growing; I'm starting to get the "she's gonna be so big" comments.

Maternity clothes: I got some shorts! wahoo! 

Stretch marks: Nope! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: I've actually been pretty comfortable lately! YAY! *knock on wood again*

Miss anything: Still just being painless 

Baby movement: Yes! Quite a bit lately; I LOOOOVE it so much! I truly think it's one of the coolest feelings anyone can experience!

Food cravings: Nothing in particular.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? It's in but kind of starting to poke it; just the top part of it.

Wedding rings on or off? On but harder to get off. Still not sure if it's partially due to the weather.

Happy or moody most of the time? Very happy!

Labor signs? Nope

Best moment this week? Feeling some more/bigger movement!

Looking forward to: My shower in a couple weeks!

26 Weeks - Lettuce

As you can see, we painted the nursery!! How do you like the color? I'm so obsessed with this mint/aqua/seafoam color! I think it's so sweet!

How far along: 26 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Haven't weighed myself!! oops

Baby Size: A head of lettuce, about 14", around 1.5-2.5 lbs. 

The Bump: It's there and growing!  

Maternity clothes: Nothing new  

Stretch marks: Nope! My belly feels so soft; I think it's a combination of all the lotion/oil I put on it and the stretched out skin! haha but I like rubbing it.

How's sleep: Still going pretty good now; not the best but not the worst!

Miss anything: Being painless hahaha

Baby movement: She's been doing a lot of slower/gradual movements to where she'll push up against one side of my belly. It gets super hard...it's funny, I love it!

Food cravings: Nothing, really. Boring, I know. I have been enjoying berries and melons though!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Still in! I swear it's just going to pop out any day now.

Wedding rings on or off? On but getting a little tighter, however, I think it also has to do with the heat (weather).

Happy or moody most of the time? Very happy and excited!

Labor signs? Nope

Best moment this week? Probably just knowing it's another week and we are getting closer to baby girls' arrival. Also finding out that one of our dear family members purchased out stroller set that we registered for!

Looking forward to: Decorating the nursery more and baby shower!!

25 Weeks - Cauliflower

How far along: 25 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 19 lbs.

Baby Size: Cauliflower 13.62", 1.46 lb. 

The Bump: I feel like I had another big growth spurt in the past couple weeks! 

Maternity clothes: Nothing new since last week 

Stretch marks: Nope!

How's sleep: Doing good now that I've figured out my comfy position with the pregnancy pillow and another regular pillow!

Miss anything: Hmm...nope, not really!

Baby movement: Yes! Looove it! In fact, kind of obsessed! I get so excited when I feel her move and want her to wiggling! Then if I don't feel her for a while, I get nervous.

Food cravings: My mom has been buying this delicious cream cheese danish at Safeway and I can't get enough of it! I could eat the whole thing, but I usually just actually eat half of it..yikes! BTW, it's not an individual sized danish, it's like a long one for multiple people to share! haha 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Still in...barely!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most ofe the time? Happy happy!

Labor signs? Nope

Best moment this week? Painting the babies room! As you can see in the photo, we went with a beautiful, sweet mint color (aqua, seafoam...whatever you want to call it)

Looking forward to: Decorating the room now that it's painted, buying furniture and just getting it all set up and ready.