36 weeks

How far along? 36 weeks 3 days (measuring 37 weeks based on the growth scan)

Total weight gain/loss: 33 pounds 
Maternity clothes? Wearing anything that will fit
Stretch marks? All over the place ): Not much I can do.
Sleep: Lots of pregnancy insomnia this week. I'm not in horrible pain, and I'm still pretty comfortable...but for some reason my eyes just pop open at 3am every single night.
Best moment this week: Having two snow days with my hubby

Worse moment this week: My sugar crashed the other night due to my medicine being upped. It was a little traumatic to deal with. I started feeling really funny and felt my eyes almost glaze over and I got really confused. Hubby was concerned and suggested taking my sugar and sure enough it was 60. My doctor says it's ok to have a sugar crash every now and then as long as its not all the time....great! My dinner and lunch numbers can still be a bit wonky, but my fasting and breakfast numbers are steady.
Have you told family and friends: Everyone knows
Miss Anything? Feeling normal. This is my always.
Movement: Lots of movement and hiccups, so cute.

Food cravings: Really been wanting fruit and lemonade.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing at all. Nausea has been good.
Gender: Girl 
Symptoms: Back pain, heartburn has been getting worse despite medicine, headaches coming back with a vengeance, swelling, etc
Labor Signs: Two nights ago I had a bloody show, so I called the doctor and they had me come in. I am 50% effaced and when they hooked me up to a NST I was having contractions 4 minutes apart (sometimes closer) for a minute long for over an hour!! This was very exciting to see, and they sent me to L&D to be monitored but sadly the contractions were not strong enough to make any kind of cervical change so I was sent home. It was a long day but full of excitement! Hubby and I got a taste of what the real deal would be like. I am still having contractions that are pretty consistent, but they are not very strong so I assume they are still not progressing me any.
Belly Button in or out? Still in 
Wedding rings on or off? All my jewelry are off and put away. It's just too uncomfortable to wear any of them. I'm not supposed to wear jewelry when I go into labor anyways, so it's probably better to store them properly at home.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! I'm getting way more excited then nervous to meet our baby girl
Looking forward to: Baby girl coming!

34 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks 2 days (measuring 35 weeks based on the growth scan)

Total weight gain/loss: 30 pounds 
Maternity clothes? Wearing anything that will fit
Stretch marks? Hips, breasts, thighs, but none on my tummy. Yep I'm not the typical blogger that has flawless skin through out.
Sleep: Still sleeping ok. I have bathroom trips and sometimes just pop up in the middle of the night, but when I am sleeping I'm sleeping hard.
Best moment this week: Growth scan of baby girl seeing that all is measuring well.

Worse moment this week: My sugars have been all over the place, started medicine and it hasn't gone that well. My diet is the same and it doesn't matter. Nothing I can do I supposed. A death in the family occurred and it has been rough on everyone. It's been a hard week.
Have you told family and friends: Everyone knows
Miss Anything? Feeling normal. This is my always.
Movement: Lots of movement and hiccups have started recently!!! So cute.

Food cravings: Still been dying for ice cream

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing at all. Nausea has been good.
Gender: Girl 
Symptoms: Back pain, heartburn creeping up again, contractions on and off, headaches, swelling, etc yep I'm definitely pregnant.
Labor Signs: ^^
Belly Button in or out? Still in!! Crazy
Wedding rings on or off? Rings are off and I'm pretty bummed about it. I could try to put them back on everyday but my fingers swell and I don't want them to get stuck on. So I figured its better to just put them somewhere safe for now. I took my necklace off as well because I feel like I'm choking all the time. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Flip flopping.
Looking forward to: Baby girl coming!

32 weeks

How far along? 32 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain/loss: 28 pounds 
Maternity clothes? I'm mostly wearing maternity clothes, or just bigger sized pants and shirts that are loose fitting. Although the gold shirt I'm wearing here is a normal shirt I squeezed myself into lol
Stretch marks? They are definitely popping up all over the place, but still none on my stomach. None of them are really bad either, they aren't deep red or very big.
Sleep: I'm sleeping really good actually. Love my body pillow, worth every penny.
Best moment this week: Running around seeing family and enjoying the holidays. The nursery is just about finished, and we are setting up baby stuff all around the house. So exciting!!

Worse moment this week: Lots of ups and downs with my gestational diabetes diagnosis. Different doctors have different opinions on how to go about treating it. It sucks having to prick my finger 4 times a day (sometimes more when my glucometer is messing up) and feeling guilty about everything I eat even when it's healthy. It's hard balancing my gestational diabetes with my birthday, the holidays, and social gatherings when the only option is food I can't eat. I know it is all for a better cause though, and I'm handling it the best I can. My 2 hour after meals blood is always good, my fasting numbers are a little more tricky.
Have you told family and friends: Everyone knows
Miss Anything? Eating whatever I want without the guilt.
Movement: More and more movement. She is running out of space in there!

Food cravings: I've been realllllllly wanting a milkshake or ice cream but it's too much sugar ): But I do love my breakfast meats every morning.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing at all. Nausea has been good.
Gender: Girl 
Symptoms: Lots of Braxton Hicks contractions on Christmas (it was a full moon), and recently I've been getting some actual contractions. Nothing serious or painful, just my body practicing I'm sure. Hip and back pain as always, and lots and lots of pressure down there.
Labor Signs: ^^
Belly Button in or out? Still getting more and more shallow. Not popped out yet, I wonder if it ever will?
Wedding rings on or off? Actually right now they are off due to my fingers swelling last night, but they are usually on.   
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!! Very excited to see January come and go
Looking forward to: Ultrasound on Tuesday for a growth scan, more and more doctors appointments, baby classes, nesting, etc. Things are getting more and more real!

30 weeks

How far along? 30 weeks 3 days

Total weight gain/loss: about 25 pounds 
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes mixed with some normal clothes. This is a maternity dress, but could totally be used afterwards
Stretch marks? My hips arent't hangin in there, but my stomach is still good
Sleep: Pretty good. Everyone always says sleep on your left side, but when I try to be on my left side baby girl nails me in the ribs. So as long as I am on my right side I'm good.
Best moment this week: Birthday shenanigans 

Worse moment this week: Finding out I definitely have gestational diabetes. ): No more yummy food and lots of finger pricking from now on. It really stinks but I am hanging in there. As I've mentioned before it runs in my family so there is nothing I could have done to prevent it.
Have you told family and friends: Everyone knows
Miss Anything? Not much, just wanting to feel normal again.
Movement: Lots of movement, feeling little body parts poking out and moving around :D

Food cravings: Peppermint, *sugar free* cookies, and milk

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing is really making me sick.
Gender: Pretty princess!
Symptoms: Not being able to hang while walking around stores
Labor Signs: Hopefully not for a while longer.
Belly Button in or out? Still getting more and more shallow.
Wedding rings on or off? On  
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!
Looking forward to: Christmas, and nesting.

28 weeks

How far along? 28 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain/loss: about 23 pounds >.< 
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes mixed with some normal clothes.
Stretch marks? Found a couple under my breasts, but my stomach is still doing well!
Sleep: Not so bad this week. Only waking up 2-3 times in the night and can fall back asleep pretty easily. The cold weather has helped.
Best moment this week: Spending lots of time with family for the holidays. School semester is starting to come to an end, which means baby girl is getting closer and closer to coming!

Worse moment this week: Finding out I failed my 1 hour glucose test. GD runs in my family so it's not too surprising, but I am really hoping I pass the 3 hour.
Have you told family and friends: Everyone knows
Miss Anything? Eating normal food and feeling normal in general. I missed being able to sip on some wine with my thanksgiving meal, but its totally worth it. 
Movement: Lots of movement, something new is instead of big kicks I can feel her just wiggling around it there. I swear sometimes I can feel a little hand or foot softly push against my stomach. 

Food cravings: Peppermint has been a big one lately.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still not a fan of meats...but I'm trying to introduce them back slowly.
Have you started to show yet: I would say yes for sure.
Gender: Pretty princess!
Symptoms: Back pain as always, heart burn got worse to the point I decided to get medicine for it, started to feel some rib pain as she gets bigger.
Labor Signs: Hopefully not for a while longer.
Belly Button in or out? Still getting more and more shallow.
Wedding rings on or off? On  
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!
Looking forward to: My birthday, CHRISTMAS, and finishing school so I can start to nest and prepare for my baby!

Showered with love

 So everyone might gasp in distaste, but sorry not sorry I helped plan my own baby shower! Most people in our family do not have a ton of money and time to be able to plan a shower entirely by themselves, so I figured why not help cover the cost and get crafty? We decided to go with a fall themed co-ed November baby shower. I know November seems a little bit early for a February due date, but I have never been a fan of baby showers the month before the baby is due. It truly does not give the parents enough time to sort and wash everything, and then save up enough money to buy whatever else is needed. I like the idea of doing a shower two months before baby is due...but who wants to do a baby shower in the middle of Christmas season!? Plus fall is a perfect time to celebrate a new baby with the season of thankfulness! I can think of nothing else to be more thankful for.

Enter tons of craft stores trips, mason jars, burlap, apple cider, and delicious pumpkin cake. Everyone in our family contributed together to throw my baby shower at the very place my husband and I got married, a little log cabin 20 minutes from our home. It was truly special to reminisce our wedding day while celebrating the next chapter in our lives.

There are no words to express the gratitude I have and the happiness that fills me for times like these.

26 weeks

How far along? 26 weeks and 3 days (a little late oops)

Total weight gain/loss: about 18 pounds
Maternity clothes? Wearing lots of maternity clothes and even back brace.
Stretch marks? I have noticed some on the under part of my breasts. Not really surprised haha. 

Sleep: Ok with all the stuff that's been going on I have been so exhausted. 
Best moment this week: Baby shower!!! Seeing all my friends and family loving up on my baby girl :D
Have you told family and friends: Everyone knows
Miss Anything? I'm slightly sad that I can't have some wine with my thanksgiving dinner. This is the best time of the year for some delicious wine!
Movement: LOTS and lots of kicks. Some stronger than others. Starting to feel them higher up. 

Food cravings: Still loving breakfast. Still can't resist Wendy's 4 for 4. I'm liking peppermint a lot lately.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Peanut butter gives me major heartburn.
Have you started to show yet: Definitely feeling huge!
Gender: Girl girl girl!
Symptoms: Back pain.
Labor Signs: Hopefully not for a long time
Belly Button in or out? getting more and more shallow.
Wedding rings on or off? On  
Happy or Moody most of the time: A mix of emotions. Lots of emotions going on.
Looking forward to: Thanksgiving & Christmas!!! :D

24 weeks

How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: about 13 pounds
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes mixed with some normal clothes.
Stretch marks? Just bought my second maternity massage bar from lush! Going strong.
Sleep: On and off. Back pain is here to stay.
Best moment this week: Hubby is definitely feeling baby girl. I think she is starting to go head down.
Have you told family and friends: Everyone knows
Miss Anything? Eating normal food and feeling normal in general
Movement: LOTS and lots of kicks. Some stronger than others. Right in the crotch

Food cravings: Still loving breakfast. Wendys 4 for 4 deal is my weakness :P

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not a fan of meats.
Have you started to show yet: Definitely feeling huge!
Gender: Girl girl girl!
Symptoms: More stretching pains, back pain, etc.
Labor Signs: Hopefully not for a long time
Belly Button in or out? getting more and more shallow.
Wedding rings on or off? On  
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!
Looking forward to: Getting baby girl's crib, and my baby shower both very soon! 

22 weeks

How far along? 22 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Just about 12 pounds
Maternity clothes? I've been wearing my maternity shirts from pink blush and absolutely love them! I go back and forth between maternity jeans and regular leggings that are still fitting well. Might be time to invest in new bras.
Stretch marks? Still going strong *fingers crossed*
Sleep: On and off. Back pain is starting to become a real thing.
Best moment this week: Hubby is starting to feel little flutters on the outside. I love how much he loves her!
Have you told family and friends: Everyone knows
Miss Anything? Eating normal food haha
Movement: LOTS and lots of kicks. Some stronger than others. She's having a dance party in there.

Food cravings: Lately I've been a huge fan of breakfast. This has occurred randomly throughout my pregnancy, but lately I LOVE breakfast. Which is weird for my because normally I don't ever eat breakfast. I LOVE milk, oatmeal, pancakes, fiber bars etc.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not a fan of meats.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, but I always wonder if people think I'm pregnant or just chunky lol
Gender: Girl girl girl!
Symptoms: I've been getting strong stabbing pains in the upper middle of my stomach. Usually when I engage my abs. I'm thinning it it my abs separating. Ouch. Starting to become a little uncomfortable to bend as my belly gets in the way. Also some normal acne seems to be attacking me.
Labor Signs: Hopefully not for a long time
Belly Button in or out? In...but getting more and more shallow.
Wedding rings on or off? On  
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!
Looking forward to: Getting baby girl's crib, and my baby shower both very soon!