Week 33!! Now that I am down to the end each week is action packed to the fullest. This past week was good and bad!! First the good news-- we got a few sneak peak photos back from our maternity shoot with the talented Bethany Boone-- she is the cutest and definitely wanted to incorporate my theme of "hatching in November" and bun-in-the-oven :) I love HUBS for being part of the shoot.
More Big News!!! My BFF Steph has bun-in-the oven # 2 on the way- arriving in May!! Her little Chloe is only 9 months old, so she will just be learning to running around in time for baby # 2. Super excited about Liam getting more playmates from my besties!!
Harder Part for Week 33!! I sent my Mom a text and said: "This is the week I will remember that things changed for me and I am over being prego". It's like I want him to stay in there and bake a while longer, and then the other part of me just wants to see my baby. The lack of being able to sleep has alot to do with me feeling "over it" so to speak-- it is getting so difficult that my doctor is literally trying to force some Ambien on me. I feel bad taking something that I wouldn't normally take if I was not pregnant, let alone that face that I am 8 1/2 months pregnant. She promised me that it is not going to hurt the baby, but I have still been pushing off going there. Her advice is that not sleeping is not good for the pregnancy either. I definitely don't want to complain because I am so grateful that # 1- I was able to get pregnant, and # 2 that so far it has not really been that bad. The part that is frustrating now is I like to go 100 miles an hour, but my body is not wanting to go at that speed with me carrying a 4.5 pound baby. I think I am now officially uncomfortable and it hurts from the inside out-that is the best way to describe it. We were at a friends house Friday night for dinner, and I was telling Ashley and Lindsey that this stage is what women mean when they say it is getting more mental at this point: meaning that there is no relief insight to ease the uncomfortability factor basically until he comes out which is 6 more weeks/45 days/ a month and a half. . .how ever you want to look at it. I have to stop thinking about that, because it is not helping- ha ha! I just need to focus on getting everything done so we will be ready for lil Liam. There is just no room at this point and I am not even that big- I don't know how some chicks do it that pack on the pounds and carry the baby around. My best advice to anyone that is pregnant is to work out almost daily if your doctor says it is ok-- it will help out on so many levels including dealing with the stretching that is going on in your inside. I can't help but think it will be a benefit during labor as well.
The to-do list is mounting as we get closer so my Mom and sisters, and several of Pete's buddies (Presto & Andy) have been a big help with getting the nursery ready and doing some of the prep work- Thanks guys!!! The upstairs looks like a bomb of baby accessories went off, so this week, that is on my list to get to. I feel bad for Pete because this past Saturday was the first real prego panic moment that I think I had: I told Pete we have to stop procrastinating and get his nursery done and to sift through all the baby stuff. We are really not prepared but Pete thinks we should be more concerned with having a hospital bag packed-- he has been saying this for 2 weeks now. That thought had not even crossed my mind, but it probably should.
Pete spent all weekend painting Liam's nursery & putting the furniture together. It is definitely coming along and hopefully there will be more progress by the end of this week :)
Liam's 33 Week Update:
We had an ultrasound this past week so we got to see our little guy. Pete thinks he looks like me, but I guess we will have to see in a few weeks when he makes his appearance.
How Far Along: 33 Weeks
Size of Baby M: He weighed approx 4 lbs 14 oz-- and is on track to weigh about 6-7lbs full term
He has a small head- YAY bonus for me, and a perfect sized belly :) We saw his face, feet, and head. It was a family affair at the ultrasound and we packed in me, Pete, my Mom, and sisters. Poor April, but she was really sweet about it because she knew everyone wanted a sneak peak at Liam.
Symptoms: Heart burn, not a big appetite, and not sleeping
Cravings: Lots of water ( I am over the lemonade kick), and I have been thinking about all things pumpkin. My Mom is going to have to make me some muffins I guess :)
Movement: He is head down (ultrasound confirmed) and all over the place day and night-- cute!!I am really thankful that he has stayed lower so he is not near my ribs.
Gender: Boy-- they confirmed that again too for Pete- haha
Name: Liam
Sleep: Bad and its nothing to do with Liam- he is great at night. I am tired, but wide awake at the same time-- so strange!
Total Weight Gain: 12 lbs
Position of Liam: Head Down
Heartbeat: 167 BPM-- I think the ultrasound scared him
Best Moment of the Week: Kelly and I have started working on ideas for Haley's wedding shower and we both picked out the same invitation- BONUS 2 great minds think alike. It's time to start focusing on the future Mrs. Courtright as March will be here before you know it!
