35 Weeks

Wow, We only have 4 more weeks and Lena will be here (and I have a feeling that she will be early) Things around here have been very busy, Lena's room is all complete and little touches have been made, like the Swing is up and the Pack N Play is up and in the dining room ready for Lena. I am soooo excited but at the same time I am soooooo nervous, thankfully my mom will be here for a month and Ryan is taking 3 months off. Harley knows something is going on and over the last couple of days she has been following me around and won't let me shower without her in the bathroom with me.

What's going on with Lena: From now on, baby's growth is mostly in the plumping up department -- though he won't get much longer, he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth. (She's about 15 percent right now and will be about 30 percent by full-term.) Her hearing is totally developed (tip: baby responds best to higher pitches).


How far along? 35 Weeks



How big is baby? Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon). Because it's so snug in your womb, she isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. Her kidneys are fully developed now, and her liver can process some waste products. Most of her basic physical development is now complete — she'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight



Sleep: Lena is starting to become more active just as I lay down, so right when I am trying to fall asleep she is kicking and punching me. I am up about 2-3 times a night to use the bathroom. Luckily I am able to fall right back to sleep



Best moment this week: Realizing that she is going to be here soon



Movement: CRAZY ACTIVE. Although we went for an ultrasound and the tech said she was a calm baby, I hope this is true when she enters this world. Lena moves alot when I put cold objects on my belly. Ryan has been feeling her move alot and he enjoys talking to my belly and getting her to move.



Food cravings: Ice Cream.... I must have it every night.... But rest easy I have only gained a total of 18lbs this pregnancy so my OB told me to enjoy it as often as I would like too.



Gender: Girl



Belly Button in or out? Almost out




What I miss: Nothing really




What I am looking forward to: Christmas on Saturday!! This is our last Christmas as family of 3!!!




Milestones: Only 35 days left. Its hard to believe that a year ago we were going through infertility and giving me shots to get pregnant and here we are today.... Waiting on Lena to make her appearence into this world.




Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy this time with the ones you love!!!

Here is a picture of me at 32 weeks. I will take more pictures this weekend!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone