It’s a sad day in the life of a pregnant woman when some of her maternity shirts no longer keep her belly covered.
Then again, it also signals that the due date is near. So basically, it’s a mixed-emotion day. I feel HUGE. I hoped it would never be time for the mumu!
35 weeks
Size of baby: Large Cantaloupe (up to 22 inches, approx, 5.5 lbs)
Newly craved food: Veggie subs from Subway
Food aversions: Beef, fried foods
What do you miss? Being comfortable.
What are you looking forward to? The ability to sleep on my back, stomach, or however I wish.
What was the BEST part of last week? Hubster was able to attend our childbirth class and car seat safety class with me, which was awesome! I attended one class solo and was the only one there without a partner…it was very sad, so I’m super glad he’s been able to be at the rest of them.
What was the WORST part of last week? The baby dropped and now I’ve been having a significant amount of hip, pelvic and back pain as well as cramping.
35 Weeks
26 weeks
Size of baby: Cucumber (approx. 15 in., 2.2 lbs)
Newly craved food: I indulged in some Cold Stone this week and it was fantastic!
Food aversions: Beef, fried foods
What do you miss: This week I started to miss working in a full-time job, mostly because of the constant social interactions that come along with it. It’s weird being home all of the time, and I’m looking forward to having our baby to keep me busy!
What are you looking forward to: My three pregnancy workout DVDs just arrived and I am excited to try them out! Look for reviews in the upcoming weeks 
What was the BEST part of last week? We moved around our furniture in our living room and bedroom. The pack and play is now set up in the bedroom, which is nice but also a little strange since the baby won’t be coming until April! Our living room rearrangement provides for some more floor space and we’re enjoying how much bigger it feels now.
What was the WORST part of last week? Even since taking this picture on Tuesday, I feel like my belly has taken on a life of its own because it looks so huge now. My belly feels so heavy by the end of the day and I am becoming more and more aware of how much my lap is starting to disappear. It’s so strange! But I suppose that may be the reason for my discomfort the past several days.
Some mothers feel super emotionally connected to their babies right away. Obviously, we’re physically connected to our babies. Even though I would never want anything to happen to my child and sometimes worry that the anatomy scan will reveal only 4 fingers instead of 5, I still don’t find myself talking or singing to my baby like some women do. I’ve recently come to learn that it takes some mothers longer for that connection to develop, and that’s okay.
It wasn’t until this week (week 18) that I was able to feel the baby move. It doesn’t happen all the time, but once in a while when I’m sitting still or lying down I can feel the baby moving and swimming all around. Between being able to feel my baby and finding out the sex next Friday, I think that will help me to feel more emotionally connected to him or her. It will be so much easier for me once I know if it’s going to be Caleb or Hailey. Feeling my baby move makes me realize that they’re really in there moving, growing and developing. Before it was kind of a concept to me…something growing inside me that was making me bigger by the day. It’s becoming more real and part of me, and I look forward to being able to feel kicks and call the baby by name.
When did your emotional connection begin?
16 weeks, 0 days
Size of baby: Avocado (approx. 4.5 inches, 3.5 ounces)
Newly craved food: Nothing new this week, although I am starting to enjoy a nightly cup of hot chocolate!
Food aversions: Beef and fried foods
What do you miss: (Background = we moved to a different state over the summer.) I miss being closer to family for quick trips to visit.
What are you looking forward to: More energy!
What was the BEST part of last week? Only needing to take Zofran ONE TIME! So exciting!
What was the WORST part of last week? There weren’t any bad parts of last week. My weeks are definitely improving.
