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Merfbaby is 35 weeks!

According to our Dr Appointment this week he’s 6.5lbds! Dr thinks we can expect at least an 8lb Merfbaby.

How I’m Feeling: Another busy week at work, so I’m tired and ready to get some good sleep this weekend. I’m for sure feeling pregnant, this belly is serious and I know it’s going to get bigger. Getting out of bed is a challenge, especially for the middle of the night potty breaks, since he’s so low it’s almost painful when I wake up to go potty since he’s right on my bladder.

Belly/Weight: Up a total of 37lbs. I’m curious to see how much I’ll gain the the last few weeks. I’m starting to notice a little swelling in my fingers, but I’m still drinking tons of water to keep things circulating. Belly is low and round. Somedays depending on what type of shirt I’m wearing I look more preggo than other days. I like tank tops since they stretch and come down low over my tummy, t-shirts are sort of baggy or creep up and show off some of my under belly ;)

Life Changes: I was really hoping to spend the 4th of July with Momma-Son in Palm Springs. I wanted to make sure my Dr was ok with it, but she said no dice. I need to stay close to home and not be in the desert heat. Boo. I was really looking forward to some pool time and naps. With the holiday traffic it would be awful if something happened with me or Merfbaby and we needed to get home in a rush. Anyone doing anything fun (and local) for the 4th and want to hang out with a pregnant lady?

Movement: So low. He’s really wedging himself in there, ha! In the ultrasound on Wednesday the Dr had a hard time getting a shot of his face because he’s really stuck in there. Which is good, he’s in an ideal position and hopefully won’t be moving. A few other mom’s in our Bradley class have Breech or Transverse babies, I really hope they flip so they can avoid a c-section.

Sleep: Sleeping hard, just waking up for potty breaks. With work being busy and me staying active I think it’s helping me sleep better at night. Sometimes I wish I was able to take naps, but I feel rested enough during the day. Crawling out of bed isn’t fun but I’m trying to remind myself that my days of sleeping in are numbered.

Cravings: Hm, nothing really this week. I did ask Merfman if he wanted to go out to our favorite fancy pizza place for date night tonight :) Maybe we’ll even order dessert!

Exercise: Another week on my feet running around. I haven’t had time for formal exercise since I’ve been working longer hours, but I still feel like I’ve been active. Taking the stairs up and down in the parking structure helps too : )

Favorite Pregnancy Moment this week: Seeing Merfbaby in the Ultrasound. We only got to see parts of his face, but his little chin and mouth look so cute and baby-like. Sounds strange to say? Merfman was able to come to the appointment with me and it was nice to see Merfbaby since we haven’t had an ultrasound since like 20ish weeks?

On My Mind: Meeting Merfbaby. I was talking about it at work this week, but it’s sort of crazy to think that over the past almost 9 months Merfbaby and I have created a bond. I feel him move, he feels me. I push on my tummy and he pushes back or moves. I feel so protective and proud of this little human that I’ve never met, or even really seen. What’s it going to be like the first time we meet? Is he going to know that I’m his Mom? I feel like it’ll make sense, like we’ll see him and think, well of course that’s what he looks like and he belongs to us :)

Merfbaby is 34 weeks!

He’s the size of a cantaloupe.

How I’m Feeling: Another busy week so I’m a week late on this post also. I still feel really good, getting more tired but I think that’s from work as much as pregnancy. Merfbaby is low and pushing lower into my right hip which is always a strange feeling.

Belly/Weight: Sometimes I don’t notice how big my belly is until I catch a glimpse of it in the corner of my eye. Yesterday I had a few people comment that I sure didn’t look 8.5 months along! But I’m starting to feel it ;)

Life Changes: Most of my clothes are still fitting, well…the ones that I’ve been using for “maternity” clothes. I have two soft stretch skirts that I love and I will live in those until Merfbaby arrives.

Movement: Low and slow. His movements are firmer but lower, he’s head down so he’s pushing himself down and trying to get comfy.

Sleep: Sleeping really well, just wish I could have a lot more of it! Getting out of bed it hard, but going to bed it always nice :) I’m thankful I’ve been sleeping really well through the whole pregnancy.

Cravings: Berries. It’s been my big craving for the whole pregnancy, fruit and citrus juice. I love my OJ and strawberries.

Exercise: Lots of time on my feet again this week. I’ve been much more active around the office since moving into our new space. I never spend very long sitting down before I have to run to grab something.

Favorite Pregnancy Moment this week: Another baby shower with my close friends from college and beyond. It was so great to see everyone and spend some time catching up. It’s funny, around this time last year I was having my bridal showers…and I remember them asking me about having kids and how soon. I said “if I was pregnant this time next year I would be ok with it.” Wow. I didn’t realize that was really happening until one of the girls pointed it out. Ha!

On My Mind: Wondering when he’s going to arrive and what he’s going to look like. I still feel like he’s going to come late, like August but who knows what’ll happen. It’s hard to imagine how it’s all going to happen, but exciting to think about. I started packing our hospital bag – eek. It’s starting to feel so much more real!

Merfbaby is 33 weeks!

It’s getting closer and closer!

How I’m Feeling: So, last week was a little cray-cray. Thus, why this post is coming a week late. I’m tried, but more from work than pregnancy. I feel good, pregnant-wise. I haven’t blogged about it much recently but I work in the Film/Tv Industry. Both Merfman and I do. I currently work for a writer/showrunner and we just started back on the 5th Season of Community. Cool? Totally. Stressful? Heck yes. We did 2 months of work in a few days. It was nutty, but we did it. I didn’t get as much sleep as I should have, but we made it. Things are calming down now which I’m thankful for.

Belly/Weight: SO preggers. I’m bumping into desks and things all the time. Sorry, Merfbaby. Weight is still normal. I look back at older photos of me and it’s funny to see me without this belly.

Life Changes: Work changes. I just recently moved from one office to a new one on the studio lot, where we’ll be for the next few months. I don’t know how it’s all going to work when Merfbaby arrives, but we’ll figure it out. If you had bet me a million dollars that I would be back here working on Community, you would be a million dollars richer. I NEVER thought this would happen.

Movement: He’s head down now, and pushing hard on the left side of my pelvis. It’s a really funny feeling. He’s pushing to get lower and lower.

Sleep: Didn’t get much sleep last week, but what I did get was awesome! I slept hard! I’m having to prop my tummy up with a pillow since I wake up some mornings and the top of my abs are sore.

Cravings: No time for cravings! Merfman did take me to In N Out on Saturday for lunch and I was a very happy girl. I even got a Chocolate Shake :)

Exercise: Lots of walking and going up and down the stairs. I’ve been on my feet most of the week at work, not much time spent at my desk. No formal “exercise” but lots of moving around.

Favorite Pregnancy Moment this week: My Mommy to Bee Shower :) My mom and her close friend threw me an adorable shower with a bee theme. It was perfect and so much fun. So many close friends and family came and were SO generous to Merfbaby. I feel much more prepared having lots of baby things on hand now.

On My Mind: A million things. I woke up several times in the middle of the night last week thinking about work, and not Merfbaby. The changes at work have added a new element to maternity leave, but it’ll work out. It always does, right? I don’t have an exact plan on how it’s all going to go, but I’m not worrying about it too much just yet.