37 Weeks

I do apologize for being MIA here lately.  I had to make last-minute preps to travel 900 miles, followed by a 2-day drive.  Although I have LOTS of free time right now, I am certainly out of my element, and out of my routine.  It has definitely thrown off my blogging.  I promise I'll try to do better this week!  Here is the latest update on Macy.

How far along?
37 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss:
I don't know.  I haven't weighed myself in almost 2 weeks.

Gender:
It's a Girl!! Macy Jane.

Size of baby:
Macy weighs about 6.3 pounds. She is about the size of a watermelon, and is over 19 inches from head to heel.  These are just rough measurements.  She is officially full term today!!

Maternity clothes?
Yes.  I only have a couple of non-maternity shirts that still fit.

Stretch marks?
Yes--I do think the Mederma is helping though.  I have noticed that they are lighter in some places.  I haven't developed any new ones since the ones on my hips showed up a while ago.

Sleep:
I get up a couple times to go to the bathroom every night.  It is actually somewhat difficult (and very uncomfortable) to haul myself out of bed half asleep.  I have been sleeping with my feet up, which isn't that comfortable.  I'm also not in my house, so that makes it harder to sleep.

Best moment this week:
Getting to call her Full Term.  If she comes out tomorrow, she should be perfectly fine--lungs and all.

Movement:
Feel those kicks?  She's gonna be a socca playa....she is...she iiiiiiiiiss.  She has changed up her routine a little.  Lately, she is super active in the afternoons, which is fine by me.  She is moving around quite a bit right now.  I think she has mastered the art of pushing against my rib cage with her feet and forcing herself even further down into my pelvis (and onto my bladder!)  She is head-down, and I think she is facing to my right side, because I always feel her kicking me on that side.

Food cravings:
Lemonade--all types.  McDonald's frozen strawberry lemonade, Simply Lemonade with raspberry, Summer Shandy (lemonade beer).

Symptoms:
Let's hear it for CANKLES!!!  The literally showed up as soon as I got out of the car following my 900-mile trek.  I've been sleeping with my feet up, trying to stay off my feet, drinking as much water as I can stand, and trying to cut down on salt.  None of it really prevents my feet from looking like the skin on my ankles is about to pop by the end of the day.  I also go through about a roll of toilet paper per day, due to my hourly trips to the bathroom.

Belly Button: in or out?
The inside is flat, but the edges are starting to roll out a little bit.

Rings: on or off?
Off.

What I miss:
Bending over, shaving my legs without sweating and huffing, beer.

What I am looking forward to:

I have my first visit with the doctor who will be delivering her on Monday.  I'm excited to ask him my giant list of questions.  I'm also hoping a little bit that I might be dilated a couple centimeters.  I want her to stay in there until my shower next weekend, but after that--game on!

35 Weeks

How far along?
35 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss:
32 Pounds.

Gender:
It's a Girl!! Macy Jane.

Size of baby:
Macy weighs about 5.25 pounds. She is about the size of a honeydew melon, and is over 18 inches from head to heel.

Maternity clothes?
Yup.  Even my large t-shirts are having trouble covering my whole belly.

Stretch marks?
Yes.

Sleep:
I've been sleeping pretty well.  It is difficult to get up out of bed to go to the bathroom though, especially when I'm half asleep.

Best moment this week:
Picking up my maternity pictures.

Movement:
I drank caffeinated coffee yesterday...it felt like there was a circus in my uterus...or maybe a track meet.

Food cravings:
Chocolate.

Symptoms:
Lack of mobility, peeing like a pregnant woman.

Belly Button: in or out?
Neither? It is pretty much flat at this point.

Rings: on or off?
Off.

What I miss:
Frozen alcoholic beverages.  I ate Mexican food tonight, and I really wanted a margarita.  McDonald's new frozen strawberry lemonade will have to do for now.

What I am looking forward to:
Heading to the So Ill this week.

34 Weeks

Sorry I didn't dress up for you today!

How far along?
34 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss:
31 Pounds.

Gender:
It's a Girl!! Macy Jane.

Size of baby:
Macy weighs about 4.75 pounds. She is about the size of a cantaloupe, and is about 18 inches from head to heel.

Maternity clothes?
I broke down and spent way too much money at Motherhood Maternity the other day.  They are over-priced, but their clothes are so cute!

Stretch marks?
Yes...and I don't know that this Mederma crap is even doing anything.

Sleep:
I've been sleeping pretty well this week.  My dreams have gone from upsetting, to just weird.  I do get up at least once a night and stumble to the bathroom, though.

Best moment this week:
The last bit of my travel paperwork is FINALLY finished.  I'm so grateful that God took care of everything for me--I've been so nervous.

Movement:
Quite a bit.  She has fingernails and toenails now, and I think she is starting to use them as weapons in there.

Food cravings:
Chocolate...I guess it doesn't help that I hit the Walgreen's after-Easter candy clearance for a large bag of Hershey's eggs, some M&Ms, and 2 boxes of Cadbury Creme Eggs.  Once the tasty treats are in my house, I have very little willpower to keep from eating them.

Symptoms:
I'm convinced that my bladder now holds about 10 mL of fluid--which is about 2 teaspoons. (Driving 900 miles next week should be interesting) I have all but lost the ability to lean forward, and it is getting difficult to roll over and get out of bed.

Belly Button: in or out?
Neither?  It is pretty much flat at this point.

Rings: on or off?
Off.

What I miss:
There aren't many things in the world I would like more than to eat a 16-piece order of Boss wings from Wild Wing Cafe with extra EXTRA bleu cheese and celery, and drink a couple of Summer Shandys.

What I am looking forward to:
This is my last weekend of work!!  Then I get to go home for over a month!  I haven't spent more than a couple weeks at home since 2005.

33 Weeks

How far along?
33 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss:
29 Pounds.

Gender:
It's a Girl!! Macy Jane.

Size of baby:
Macy weighs about 4 pounds. She is about the size of a pineapple, and is about 17 inches from head to heel.

Maternity clothes?
Yup.  Just got my shorts yesterday.  I don't really care for the full-panel anymore, because it isn't big enough and it cuts into my belly.  I'm pretty much sticking with the low rise.  Oh, and dresses.

Stretch marks?
Battling them twice a day.  I don't think they're multiplying too much lately.

Sleep:
This week I started having hip pain if I stay in the same position too long.  I've always been a side sleeper, but now I wake up with sharp pains in my hips.  I also have to get up to go to the bathroom.  Overall though, decent sleep--all things considered.

Best moment this week:
Sorting through her wardrobe to see what she has and what she still needs.

Movement:
She moves a lot, and she responds to things she doesn't like.  If I lean too far forward, she responds by kicking me in the ribs.

Food cravings:
I don't know if I would consider it a craving, but I eat toast with peanut butter at least once a day.  EVERY day.

Symptoms:
Hip pain, trips to the bathroom, general lack of mobility, especially when it comes to leaning forward.

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in, but getting pretty shallow these days.

Rings: on or off?
Off.

What I miss:
Bending over comfortably.

What I am looking forward to:
Going home in a couple weeks.

32 Weeks

How far along?
32 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss:
28 Pounds.

Gender:
It's a Girl!! Macy Jane.

Size of baby:
Macy weighs about 3.75 pounds. She is about the size of a large jicama, and is about 16.75 inches from head to heel. (I always use the same website to get this information.  For some reason, they always compare her size to vegetables.  I don't know how big a jicama is, and the only reason I have ever heard of it is from watching Chopped. Maybe Casey can enlighten us.)

Maternity clothes?
Rocking them.  I ordered shorts yesterday because I only have 2 pair that fit.  I am a huge fan of the roll-down waist yoga pants from Old Navy.  I was able to find shorts with the same waist, so I'm pretty excited.  They are so comfortable, they stay where they are supposed to, and the roll-down waist keeps them from cutting into me.

Stretch marks?
Battling them twice a day.  I do have the Burt's Bees Belly Balm that Casey suggested last week, but it is sort of a pain to apply.  It's not a lotion or a cream--it's more like a solid wax that melts with the heat from your fingers.  It takes a while to apply, so I sort of gave up on it a while back.

Sleep:
Bad dreams. Same as usual. Trips to the bathroom in the night don't help either.

Best moment this week:
My photos went up yesterday--they turned out amazing!  I will be placing an order the week of the 25th.

Movement:
All the time.  I think she has been stretching out more because I feel her in odd places these days.  She also gets hiccups fairly often.

Food cravings:
Eh...Not cravings so much as laziness.  I really haven't felt like cooking this week, so I haven't been eating very well.

Symptoms:
Braxton-Hicks contractions here and there, bathroom trips, some shortness of breath as she moves farther up into the space where my lungs should me.  I'm very glad that I'm carrying low because the shortness of breath sucks a lot.

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in, but getting pretty shallow these days.

Rings: on or off?
Off.

What I miss:
Missing booze again this week.  I would have loves some Sangria from Blue Sky, or a Wallaby Darned from Outback.

What I am looking forward to:
Ordering my pictures, and finishing up my paperwork for my travel.

31 Weeks

Just woke up = PUFFY FACE

How far along?
31 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss:
26 Pounds.

Gender:
It's a Girl!! Macy Jane.

Size of baby:
Macy weighs about 3.3 pounds. She is about the size of 4 navel oranges, and is over 16 inches from head to heel.

Maternity clothes?
I am modeling my fashionable new maternity swim wear in my photo.  It was a pretty good investment, I think.  Love you, Old Navy!

Stretch marks? 
Ummm, yes.  Like an epidemic!!  They're creeping down onto my upper thighs.  I did manage to find the Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy this week.  AND it was on sale for $35.99 instead of $39.99.  AND I had a coupon for $4 off.  I love bargains.  Supposedly I'll see results in as soon as 4 weeks.  We'll see.

Sleep:
Bad dreams. Same as usual.  Trips to the bathroom in the night don't help either.

Best moment this week:
My maternity photo shoot was pretty awesome.  I think I picked some good outfits.

Movement:
Less jabbing and kicking, and more rolling around.  I can feel her up under my ribcage now, which gets a little uncomfortable sometimes.  I think she presses on my bladder on purpose.  I can tell when she moves around and stomps on it.

Food cravings:
I apparently was having cravings when I made my grocery list, because I came home with all kinds of unhealthy meals...crescent dogs, pirogies...nothing good for me.

Symptoms:
Braxton-Hicks contractions started this week.  They don't really hurt--they just feel like a prolonged cramp.  Macy does NOT like them, and she kicks repeatedly during them.

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in, but getting pretty shallow these days.

Rings: on or off?
Off.

What I miss:
Mobility.  I feel like my movements are really restricted.  I know it's only going to get worse.

What I am looking forward to:
Looking at my photos online once my photographer posts them in a couple weeks!!

30 Weeks--and I even put on makeup for this one!

How far along?
30 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss:
24 Pounds.

Gender:
It's a Girl!! Macy Jane. 

Size of baby:
Macy weighs almost 3 pounds. She is about the size of a head of cabbage, and is about 15.7 inches from head to heel.

Maternity clothes?
I broke down and bought some new t-shirts from Salvation Army the other day.  I'm not usually the thrift-store type, but I can't afford to spend $10-$20 a piece for t-shirts I will only wear for the next few months.  I got about 10 shirts for $13.50, so I can't complain.  Still rocking the yoga pants.

Stretch marks?
I found some on my hips today!  Sneaky little bastards.

Sleep:
Bad dreams. Every night. Not really much I can do about it.

Best moment this week:
Getting my outfits for my maternity photos next week.  Now I just need to try everything on to make sure it looks the way I want it to.

Movement:
Oh, jeeze.  Last night I swear it felt like she had a weapon in there.  I could feel it right at my belly button, and it felt more like a shiv than a hand or a foot.  Her movements are getting more violent, and even painful from time to time.

Food cravings:
They made a comeback this week.  French fries and chocolate.  I finally got my Thin Mints, so I have been eating them for the last couple days.  It's probably good because I lost 3 pounds last week, so I should probably try to gain some of that back.

Symptoms:
Nosebleeds are back again.  She is still sitting right on my bladder, so I still spend a good portion of the day in the bathroom.  Swollen ankles.

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in, but getting pretty shallow these days.

Rings: on or off?
Off.

What I miss:
Beer and cigarettes.  I'm sad to admit it, but that is what I have missed this week.

What I am looking forward to:
My maternity photos on Thursday.

29 Weeks

How far along?
29 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss:
23 Pounds.

Gender:
It's a Girl!! Macy Jane.  I decided the other day.

Size of baby:
Macy weighs about 2.5 pounds. She is about the size of a butternut squash, and is about 15 inches from head to heel.

Maternity clothes?
I am running out of shirts!  I can't wait for it to warm up so I can wear dresses.  Still sticking with the yoga pants and my 2 pair of maternity jeans.

Stretch marks?
Just on my chest so far.  More troubling are the spider veins...but I started getting those about 5 years ago.  Thanks, genetics.

Sleep:
Some nights I sleep well, some nights I have bad dreams.  I have been taking naps more frequently, which helps.

Best moment this week:
Going through all of her stuff to get a feel for what I still need to buy.  The worst moment was my Rhophylac shot today!!  She just KEPT.PUSHING.THE.PLUNGER.  It felt like MINUTES it took her to inject all of it.  My ass is still sore.

Movement:
All the time.  The other day I learned what a Fetal Kick Count is.  I'm supposed to feel for her movements and count 10 in an hour.  Not every hour, but about once a day during the time she is most active.  Last night I made it to 10 movements in about 5 minutes.  She does not like it when I hunch over forward.  She let me know that today by kicking me right in the ribs.  She is still most active at night.  I love feeling her kick as I fall asleep.

Food cravings:
None this week.  I haven't even wanted to eat after last Tuesday.

Symptoms:
Frequent trips to the bathroom, swollen ankles, night-time leg cramps.  Also general discomfort as it gets harder for me to get around.

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in.

Rings: on or off?
Off.

What I miss:
Wine, bending over, going more than an hour without a bathroom break.

What I am looking forward to:

Getting the hell out of Virginia for 6 weeks.

28 Weeks--With Ultrasound Pictures!

How far along?
28 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss:
26 Pounds.

Gender:
It's a Girl!! Her first name is Macy.

Size of baby:
Macy weighs about 2.25 pounds. She is about the size of a Chinese cabbage, and is about 14.8 inches from head to heel.

Maternity clothes?
I just ordered a maternity swim suit yesterday.  Right now I'm living in yoga pants and t-shirts, or maternity jeans and a cute shirt if I go somewhere.

Stretch marks?
I'm having a hard time hunting down this Mederma Stretch Mark Therapy.  They don't have it at Babies R Us, or Target.  I know I can count on Amazon if need be, but I want to find it in a store because I have a coupon.

Sleep:
My sleep patterns are kind of irregular.  Some nights I sleep well, other nights I have bad dreams.

Best moment this week:
Getting to see her on the ultrasound tonight.  The pictures didn't turn out great, but I could pick out some of her features.  She has my nose and lips, and her Father's cheeks.  We can't determine the forehead size yet since we can't see her hairline--unfortunately.

Her heartbeat--150 beats per minute

Her profile

Look at that face!

Movement:
She wakes up in the evenings.  She has been kicking and punching me a lot this week.  The other night I could feel her kicking one side of my abdomen while she punched the other at the same time in this weird rhythm.

Food cravings:
They have calmed down a little this week.  I have also been trying to eat healthier.

Symptoms:
Macy sits on my bladder because I am carrying low, so I pee a lot.  The nosebleeds are gone for the time being, and I have a little more energy this week, but still not as much as I did in my second trimester.  I have a little bit of swelling in my ankles because I walk a lot.

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in.

Rings: on or off?
Off.  They have started to leave an imprint even during the day.  I guess I'm getting pretty puffy these days.

What I miss:
Bending over without feeling like I am suffocating.

What I am looking forward to:
Meeting her and seeing her in person!!

27 Weeks

How far along?
27 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss:
25 Pounds.

Gender:
It's a Girl!!  Her first name is Macy.   Still working on the middle name.  Baby Steps.

Size of baby:
Macy weighs about 2 pounds.  She is about the size of a head of cauliflower, and is about 14.5 inches from head to heel.

Maternity clothes?
Yes Please!!  I only have a few t-shirts left that fit.  I wore one of my cute new maternity shirts the other day.  I can't really wear normal bras anymore because the underwire rubs on my belly and irritates my skin.

Stretch marks?
The Mederma stretch mark therapy cream costs $40 for less than 6 ounces.  I'm waiting for payday on that one.  Still none on my belly.

Sleep:
Oh I wish.  I have been waking up in the night to go to the bathroom.  Last night I slept from midnight until 5:30 am without waking up.  It was a pretty good night of sleep, all things considered.  I guess my body is preparing me for those late-night feedings.

Best moment this week:
Talking to Daddy and telling him what she has been doing, and knowing that I am in my 3rd trimester now!

Movement:
She has been moving a little bit less.  I think she might be running out of room.  Her movements have started to get uncomfortable from time to time.  She still wakes up and moves any time I am still.

Food cravings:
HUNGRY.ALL.THE.TIME.  I crave sugar and salt.  Chocolate and french fries.  Not together though.

Symptoms:
The nosebleeds have made a comeback in the last week.  I'm exhausted, and I pee about 30 times a day.  My back pain has gotten worse, and in general I just have a hard time getting around.  So basically I'm almost 7 months pregnant.

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in.

Rings: on or off?
Off at night and while I exercise, on the rest of the time.

What I miss:
Having Spencer sleep in the bed with me when Daddy is gone.  He wakes me up all night, so I had to banish him to the crate.

What I am looking forward to:
Letting Daddy see my belly on Skype if he can ever find a Wi-Fi connection.

26 Weeks

How far along?

26 Weeks.

Total weight gain/loss: 
22 Pounds.

Gender: 
It's a Girl!! Her first name is Macy.  Still working on the middle name.  Baby Steps.

Size of baby:
Macy weighs about 1.7 pounds, and is about 14 inches from head to heel.

Maternity clothes? 
Yes Please!! I wear yoga pants most days, which aren't actually maternity clothes--unless you ask Baby Daddy, who said "Right.  Those are pregnant-person pants" when I showed him the yoga pants.

Stretch marks? 
I just found out that Mederma makes a product specifically for stretch marks, not just for scars.  I will be picking some up this week.  Still none on my belly.

Sleep: 
Still sleeping like crap.  I think it's a combination of missing Daddy, nearing my 3rd trimester and just being tired, and Macy kicking me in the night and waking me up.

Best moment this week: 
Realizing that I love being pregnant.  As someone who has struggled with body image pretty much since puberty, being pregnant is liberating. It's the one time where it's not only socially acceptable to be fat, but people want you to take pictures of how fat you are and post them on your blog!!

Movement: 
She moves anytime I am still for an extended period of time.  At night I have been rolling onto my side and feeling her kick as I go to sleep.  Feeling her move is very comforting.  She is half her Daddy, and when I feel her move, I feel closer to him.

Food cravings: 
HUNGRY.ALL.THE.TIME.  Plus I'm still pretty depressed, so I'm eating a lot more than I should.  I have been trying to compensate by walking more--I'm terrified of gaining too much weight or giving birth to a 20 pound baby.

Symptoms:

The nosebleeds have somewhat subsided.  Technically, I don't cross into my 3rd trimester for two more weeks, but I can tell my symptoms are starting to change already.  My 1st trimester, I was EXHAUSTED.  Like, asleep on the couch before 8 every night, and sleeping until 8 the next morning.  I also had some nausea.  The day I hit 13 weeks, I wasn't tired anymore, my nausea was gone, and I had headaches all of a sudden.  Fortunately, they faded quickly.  I have a feeling I'm going to get a whole new set of symptoms in my 3rd trimester, including the return of fatigue.

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in.

Rings: on or off? 
Off at night and while I exercise, on the rest of the time.

What I miss: 
Today I really wanted a Bloody Mary for some reason.  I haven't really "missed" booze too much, but today I could definitely go for a drink.

What I am looking forward to: 
Having another 3-D ultrasound in a few weeks.

25 Weeks

How far along?

25 Weeks--Notice she's starting to throw off my center of gravity and I'm leaning back more.

Total weight gain/loss: 
20 Pounds

Gender: 
It's a Girl!! Her first name is Macy.  Still working on the middle name.  Baby Steps.

Size of baby:
Macy is about the size of a rutabaga, and weighs about 1.5 pounds.

Maternity clothes? 
Yes Please!! I've been searching  for a perfect sun dress for my maternity photos.

Stretch marks? 
Trying out the Mederma to zap the ones on the Lady Bags.  Using Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Balm to avoid them on the abdomen.  I don't think I have any, but I can't exactly see the underside of my belly anymore.

Sleep: 
Still sleeping like crap--missing Daddy, and having bad dreams pretty frequently.

Best moment this week: 
This week I felt and saw her kick from outside my belly.  It was pretty amazing.  She had the hiccups while I was listening to her on the doppler at the Doctor's office this week, too.  I think she's a show-off.  I started working on my pregnancy album this week too.  It has been a pretty excellent week, all things considered!

Movement: 
She is active throughout the day.  Her movements feel much more deliberate now.  If she's in the right mood, she'll kick my hand as I run it across my belly.  She moves the most when I'm in bed at night watching TV.

Food cravings: 
HUNGRY.ALL.THE.TIME.  Seriously.  I ate dinner last night, and a couple hours later, I was STARVING like I hadn't eaten all day.  I finally starting buying ice cream at the grocery store because it is cheaper than DQ.  I couldn't find my favorite flavor--Edy's Cherry Chocolate chip.  I am afraid they might have discontinued it (Gasp!).

Symptoms:

More nosebleeds--every morning I have to blow my nose, and then it bleeds for about 5 minutes.  Always the right nostril--weird.  The Doc gave me some meds for the acne.  We'll see how they work (so far, they aren't).  Lately I also just feel really pregnant.  I don't know how to describe it any other way.

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in.

Rings: on or off? 
Off at night and while I exercise, on the rest of the time.

What I miss: 
Bleu cheese, wine, DADDY, the ability to bend over.

What I am looking forward to: 
Finding my dress for my maternity photos, and finding Macy's outfit for when Daddy comes home.

24 Weeks--She has a name, people!!

How far along?

24 Weeks--Notice she's starting to throw off my center of gravity and I'm leaning back more.

Total weight gain/loss: 
20 Pounds--it has been a stressful week!!

Gender: 
It's a Girl!! Her first name is Macy.  Still working on the middle name.  Baby Steps.

Size of baby:
She is about the size of an ear of corn, and weighs about 1.4 pounds.

Maternity clothes? 
Yes Please!! I got some sweet new yoga pants (I'm wearing them in this picture), and ordered some more maternity clothes from OldNavy.com this week.

Stretch marks? 
Trying out the Mederma to zap the ones on the Lady Bags.  Using Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Balm to avoid them on the abdomen.  I don't think I have any, but I can't exactly see the underside of my belly anymore.

Sleep: 
Sleeping like crap lately, but mostly because Daddy is gone.

Best moment this week: 
Good milestone--she is now a viable Tiny Person!!  It's only a 50/50 chance, and she would be in the hospital on machines until June, but she is viable none-the-less!

Movement: 
Lots of movement in the evenings.  Last night I felt her roll from one side to the other--a first!  Usually she just kicks me.  She had the hiccups a couple weeks ago.  That is a strange (wonderful) feeling!!

Food cravings: 
Still substituting food for cigarettes when I am stressed.  Also, I am pretty much hungry all the time now.  Lately, creamy potato soup in a bread bowl from Panera has been my comfort food of choice.

Symptoms:

Still lots of nosebleeds, sinus congestion, ankle swelling, and ACNE!!  I look like a 13-year-old boy.  It has gotten SOOO bad this week!!

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in.

Rings: on or off? 
Off at night and while I exercise, on the rest of the time.

What I miss: 
Bleu cheese, wine, DADDY, the ability to bend over.  I am a freak and insist on drying my feet and in between my toes after I shower.  I fear I won't be able to do that much longer.

What I am looking forward to: 
Having some belly pictures taken professionally.

22 Weeks

How far along?

22 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss:
17 Pounds

Gender:
It's a Girl!! Still no name.

Size of baby:
She is about 11 inches long, and weighs about a pound.

Maternity clothes?
Yes Please!! Maternity pants are the most comfortable non-jammies there are. I'm still wearing some of my own shirts--the bigger ones--and a lot of Daddy's shirts. At home, I mostly lounge around in sweats. I was pretty sad the other day when I realized I can't fit into one of my favorite pairs of pajama pants.

Stretch marks?
None on my abdomen, but my, uh, Lady Bags? are starting to look like they should be in a National Geographic special.

Sleep:
No problems falling asleep, but once something wakes me up in the morning, I'm awake. I've banished Spencer to the crate, and I've just accepted that there is no more sleeping in for me.

Best moment this week:
She was moving around like crazy the other night. I was hoping Daddy would be able to feel her, but not so much.

Movement:
She is crazy in the evenings. Like I said, you can't feel it from the outside yet.

Food cravings:
I should probably buy stock in DQ, because I eat 3-4 Chocolate Extreme Blizzards every week. They just came out with the new Midnight Truffle Blizzard. Add the Midnight Truffle pieces to the Chocolate Extreme, and you have the ultimate pregnant chocoholic's dream snack...I think I'm going to have to head over to DQ soon...

Symptoms:
Round ligament pain (yeah, Google it. Not fun!), nosebleeds, sinus congestion, ankle swelling--no cankles yet, occasional pressure in my abdomen.

Belly Button: in or out?
Still in.

Rings: on or off?
Off at night and while I exercise, on the rest of the time.

What I miss:
Bleu cheese, wine, rolling over at night without being stabbed by round ligament pain.

What I am looking forward to:
Feeling her kick from the outside...and picking her name.