34 Weeks

*How far along? 34 weeks

*How big is your baby? A honeydew (17.2 to 18.7 in, 4.2 to 5.8 lb)

*Total weight gain: 18 pounds

*Sex: It’s a BOY!

*Name: Landon John Noorman

*Maternity clothes: Yes, but I am still able to fit in some of my regular clothes (though those are slowly dwindling)

*Stretch marks: Breasts - yes. Belly - no. I am still using Burt’s Bees Mama Bee body oil every night.

*Movement: Not only feeling it, but seeing it, too!

*Sleep: I have been getting about 4-5 hours a night and am waking up about every hour.

*Best moment this week: Getting started (and almost finishing the nursery thanks to my hubby)

*Food cravings: Homemade chicken tenders, cheese sticks and french fries, any Cherry Cola product, Little Caesar's Baby Pan Pan, Sweet N' Sour Chicken

*Labor signs: I have had Braxton Hicks contractions for a few weeks now.

*Belly button in or out: In (though starting to come out)
*What I miss: Not having heartburn 24/7

*What we’re looking forward to: The nursery being finished (just a couple of more finishing touches) - hope to post pictures later this week!

29 Weeks

*How far along? 29 weeks

*How big is your baby? A squash (15.2 to 16.7 in, 2.5 to 3.8 lb)

*Total weight gain: 14 pounds

*Sex: It’s a BOY!

*Name: We know and you will find out in about 11 weeks :)

*Maternity clothes: Yes, but I am still able to fit in some of my regular clothes

*Stretch marks: Breasts - yes. Belly - no. I am using Burt’s Bees Mama Bee body oil every night

*Movement: All the time now!

*Sleep: I have been getting about 5-6 hours a night (and that might be pushing it!)

*Best moment this week: My mom getting to see her grandson for the first time!

*Food cravings: Grilled Cheese, French Fries, Chocolate Milk, Cherry 7 UP

*Labor signs: Let's hold off for about 11 more weeks!

*Belly button in or out: In
*What I miss: Being able to walk for more than 5 minutes without my legs feeling like they weigh a ton!

*What we’re looking forward to: Getting started on the nursery

Welcome to the 3rd Trimester!

 

*How far along? 27 weeks

*How big is your baby? An eggplant (13.6 to 14.8 in, 1.5 to 2.2 lb)

*Total weight gain: 13 pounds

*Sex: It’s a BOY!

*Name: We know and you will find out in about 3 months :)

*Maternity clothes: Yes, but I am still able to fit in some of my regular clothes

*Stretch marks: I am using Burt’s Bees Mama Bee body oil every night on my belly

*Movement: All the time now!

*Sleep: I wake up a few times during the night, but am getting a good night's sleep most nights

*Best moment this week: Daddy started reading to us at night

*Food cravings: Sesame Seed bagels w/either peanut butter or cream cheese, Cherry Pepsi or Coke, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures, Cereal

*Labor signs: Let’s hold off until February, please!

*Belly button in or out: In
*What I miss: Being able to get out of bed without having to roll-out!

*What we’re looking forward to: Getting started on the nursery

We Are Half-Way There!

*How far along? 20 weeks

*How big is your baby? A cantaloupe (6.5 in, 10.6 oz)

*Total weight gain: Weigh-in on Tuesday

*Sex: The BIG u/s is on September 28!

*Name: It’s a secret!

*Maternity clothes: Not yet – but things are getting a little snug….

*Stretch marks: I am using Burt’s Bees Mama Bee body oil every night – only time will tell!

*Movement: All the time now!

*Sleep: Getting better – less night sweats and less bathroom trips as long a I don’t drink much past 8PM

*Best moment this week: Once again courtesy of my sweet husband who drove 40 minutes round-trip to Panera to surprise me with two Cinnamon Crunch bagels.

*Food cravings: Coke and Cherry mix Icee, Cinnamon Crunch bagels from Panera Bread, Sourdough croutons from Cracker Barrel, French Fries
*Labor signs: Let’s hold off until February, please!

*Belly button in or out: In
*What I miss: My clothes fitting

*What we’re looking forward to: Finding out the gender of the baby so we can stop calling it IT!

We're a Sweet Potato!

*How far along? 18 weeks

*How big is your baby? A sweet potato (5.6 in, 6.7 oz)

*Total weight gain: A little over 3lbs

*Sex: The BIG u/s is on September 28!

*Name: It’s a secret!

*Maternity clothes: Not yet – thanks to my BellaBand, however, maternity jeans are in my near future….

*Stretch marks: I am using Burt’s Bees Mama Bee body oil every night – only time will tell!

*Movement: Nothing yet – could be soon!

*Sleep: Trips to the bathroom and night sweats kinda make for a not-so-good night’s sleep – I heart my after school naps!

*Best moment this week: Got woke up from my nap by my sweet husband with a kiss to find dinner ready and on the table. How did I get so lucky?!

*Food cravings: Coke and Cherry mix Icee, Little Caesar’s Baby Pan-Pan, Taco Bell Tortilla Chips, Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagel
*Labor signs: Let’s hold off on this one for at least another 4.5 months please!

*Belly button in or out: In
*What I miss: Sleeping through the night

*What we’re looking forward to: Looking at furniture for the baby’s room

15 weeks

*How far along? 15 weeks

  *How big is your baby? A navel orange

*Total weight gain: A little over 2lbs

*Sex: Only 5 more weeks until we can answer this one!

*Name: It’s a secret!

*Maternity clothes: Not yet – Thank you BellaBand!

*Stretch marks: Nothing yet, but my Burt’s Bees Mama Bee body oil has been ordered :)
 
*Movement: At least another month until we can answer this one!

*Sleep: Trips to the bathroom and night sweats kinda make for a not-so-good night’s sleep – I heart my after school naps!

*Best moment this week: Got our Michigan baby showers put on the calendar!

*Food cravings: Coke and Cherry mix Icee
 
*Labor signs: Let’s hold off on this one for at least another 5 months please!

*Belly button in or out: In
 
*What I miss: Raw Cake-Mix cookie dough

*What we're looking forward to: Next OB visit on 8/31 - we will get to hear the heartbeat which we haven't heard since week 6