30 Weeks

June 23 - 29

How far along: 30 weeks- 3/4 of the way there!

Total weight gain: 25 lbs

Maternity clothes: Yes, and some of the elastic on my maternity pants is starting to get tight!

Sleep: Pretty good- still having very strange dreams...

Best moment this week: I really didn't do a whole lot this week- mostly just relaxed. It was good to see Mitchell (and the dogs) after being in NJ for a week. We also found a really cute dress for Madison- and got it for half off!

Gender: Girl! (Madison Elizabeth)

Labor signs: Nope

Belly button: So close to popping out...

Cravings: Not really

What I miss: Not having to deal with doctors all the time and their ridiculous policies

Stretch marks: Maybe one...

What I am looking forward to this week: July 1- because then it will be just 2 months until Madison is born! I'm so excited :)

29 Weeks

June 16 - 22

How far along: 29 weeks

Total weight gain: Don't know exactly... I was up in NJ for the week and didn't weigh myself

Maternity clothes: Definitely

Sleep: It was a little harder this week since I wasn't in my own bed (and didn't have my body pillow), but overall not too bad.

Best moment this week: The whole week was really nice- I was up in NJ visiting family and got to see a lot of people I hadn't seen in a while. First I got to stop by the Mount and see some of my old teachers, and I saw the "new" gym (new to me) for the first time- I would have given anything for a nice gym like that when I went there! Jess threw me an awesome baby shower and we had a blast decorating onesies for Madison. Jeff's graduation party was also a lot of fun. It was great to see some of the Mount girls again- I can't believe it has been over 2 years since the last time I was in NJ!

Gender: Girl! (Madison Elizabeth)

Labor signs: Nope

Belly button: Still pushing out

Cravings: Just my usual cravings for a provolone sub from Cammaratas... but that's not related to pregnancy- haha.

What I miss: Sleeping through the night- lately I have gotten up at least once during the night for a bathroom break :(

Stretch marks: A couple small marks on my side... might be stretch marks?

What I am looking forward to this week: Going home- although I love seeing everyone it's always nice to be home (and I miss Mitchell!!).

Ultrasound and Shower!!

On Saturday we had a very exciting day! First we went to Baby Impressions for a 4D ultrasound. It was even better than the last time we went because the baby was significantly bigger and the extra fat and tissue allowed us to see her in greater detail. It's so crazy to think that she will be born in about 12 weeks!




Then, after the ultrasound (and lunch) we went back to our house for a baby shower. We had a great time, and were so thankful to have everyone together to celebrate with us (and we got a ridiculous number of presents!).

28 Weeks

How far along: 28 weeks

Total weight gain: 23 lbs

Maternity clothes: Definitely

Sleep: Not too bad- just annoying waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom... and the leg cramps are getting worse too.

Best moment this week: The baby shower was AMAZING! We had so much fun, and I was shocked by all the presents we got (TONS of clothes, bath accessories, toys, books, crib cover and sheets, blankets, etc). It was great to see everyone together in one place- we very rarely get all those people together.

Gender: Girl! (Madison Elizabeth)

Labor signs: Nope

Belly button: Still pushing out

Cravings: No... but there is so much food in my house left over from the shower!

What I miss: Hmmm... being able to sleep late?

Stretch marks: None that I have noticed…

What I am looking forward to this week: Talking with my doctor about the birth plan I wrote up and getting her feedback. (Although I'm NOT looking forward to the glucose tolerance test!)

27 Weeks

Whoops- missed a week, so I'll go ahead and do the last two weeks :)



How far along: 27 weeks

Total weight gain: 22 lbs

Maternity clothes: Definitely

Sleep: Not too bad- actually slept surprisingly well on the mattress on the floor in Charlotte- haha

Best moment this week: Finishing school! So glad to be out for the summer :)

Gender: Girl! (Madison Elizabeth)

Labor signs: None

Belly button: Still not out, but getting closer and closer

Cravings: Still not having cravings, but enjoyed some REALLY good fro-yo in Charlotte

What I miss: Not having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night

Stretch marks: None that I have noticed…

What I am looking forward to this week: Baby shower and 4D Ultrasound on Saturday!

26 Weeks

How far along: 26 weeks

Total weight gain: 20 lbs... yikes!

Maternity clothes: Definitely

Sleep: Could be better... starting to have some leg cramps, still having a little heartburn at night (MUCH better than it was though)

Best moment this week: Spending the weekend in Charleston celebrating our 2-year anniversary and the end of our run as a 2 person family (walking back and forth on Market St., resting at waterfront park, touring the aquarium and the "penguin exhibit," lots of good food, seeing a dolphin at the Crab House, almost buying tickets to a comedy club in Charleston, WV...)

Gender: Girl! (Madison Elizabeth)

Labor signs: None... but I got really nervous on Monday when Madison moved down REALLY low in my stomach... I was sure her head was going to pop out at any second (she's back into a more comfortable position now!)

Belly button: Ready to pop out at any minute

Cravings: Nope... but I really enjoyed all the food in Charleston last weekend (shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, mushroom risotto, and crab cakes... YUM!)

What I miss: People leaving me alone... I know they are just trying to be nice, but everyone is constantly offering to help me, give me their seat, get me something to eat, carry things for me... I'm PREGNANT, not disabled!

Stretch marks: None that I have noticed…

What I am looking forward to this week: END OF SCHOOL!!!!!!!