The Home Stretch...ish

Just a short 5 weeks left. I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going. Sometimes it feels too fast, like I still don't have a lot of our stuff ready.. And sometimes I'm like WHAT I have to wait 35 more days??? Probably the fact that my friends are having their tiny humans makes me just want time to hurry up so I can have mine too ;) 

How far along:

35 weeks! 

Size of baby:
Some say coconut, a bunch of carrots, canary melon (come again?), or a honeydew melon. Basically 17-22 inches is the heigh range, and 4.2 to 5.5 lbs for weight. My doctor measured me yesterday and said I'm still measuring about 2 weeks behind, and that was fine with him. Just another reason I would like to hit higher weeks! 

Total Weight Gain:
As of yesterday it's 21 pounds, which I am more than happy with. 

Stretch Marks:  

The tiny ones are getting longer and there are more, still all around my love handles. My belly is huge so I am just waiting for them to be all over my belly. 

Movement:   

She loves to drag her knees around my belly and I follow her around. Still quite the intense wiggler. She's a riot. Just practicing her dance moves ;) 

Belly Button in or out?:
It remains in. But it's weird. Depending on her position it'll be like a larger crater, or it'll be a really snug innie! 

Sleep:
Sleep is still great. Just constantly getting up to use the loo. 

What I miss:

Breathing. Still. Yesterday I could barely breathe just sitting down working. I was for real out of breath. 

Food Cravings:
Sweets. Which is weird. But this'll probably be the source of the rest of my weight gain haha. Okay mainly just cupcakes. Only home made. I've never liked store bought or really even bakeries. 

Food Aversions:  

Nothing in particular. 

Nausea:
Still doing fine, just getting dizzy sometimes. 

Moody/Happy?
Happy and anxious for our little girl to join us! 

Wedding ring on our off?

It's still on!

Symptoms: 

My back gets SO sore from working. Other than that, the sternum thing, reflux which is cured by tums almost instantly, and feeling like a cow. 

Best Moment this week:
My best friend had her baby!!! Woooo! It's like a light at the tunnel. She is the sweetest mommy and is giving me all sorts of advice. Then I'll have mine, then my other best friend will have hers! So fun. 

Worst Moment this week:
Working double hygiene yesterday was rough. I could hardly breathe and I was in so much pain from my back :( 

What I’m looking forward to:

My ultrasound next week. I will make sure they show me 3D this time! ;) 

Yesterday I had my doctors appointment and everything is looking good and I am healthy, so I am very happy :) he told me I'm all belly which made me feel good, said she's just taking up all the room! I'm aware, good sir, I am aware. My next visit will be in 2 weeks since I fell right at 34 weeks 6 days instead of 35, and then I will be going in weekly until our sweet girl comes! 

35 Week Bump

... Selfies

Straight on shot

Profile. Oh hi shadow on my chin. 

A special thank you to BDUBS for having an appropriate mirror for me to use. You da real MVP. 😙

34 week Bumpdate!

So each week I try and decide why it's so exciting I've reached that certain week. This week I'm excited, because in exactly 1 week, I will be able to deliver at my choice hospital if I go into pre-term labor. There are two hospitals nearby, right across the street from each other. One is a higher level hospital meaning they have more emergency equipment should something go wrong. The other seems more homey and less stressful. Glorious, I tell ya. They have jetted tubs in bothe the labor and delivery room, and jetted tubs in the recovery room. The jets are in different places in each room to help relieve pressure depending on what stage you're in. The labor and delivery room also has a full size pull out for Bryce. And they have sandwiches and sodas and treats and that sounds like bliss, if I'm in the situation where I can eat. Anyways, many people prefer the higher level hospital incase something goes wrong. For me, since I am low risk, if I am around 37 weeks, that's when I'll go to the one I choose (they say 35 weeks but because Harper is so small already, I would rather go when she is considered fully cooked, otherwise I will be going to the higher level incase she needs a bit of extra care!)

Anyways, this last week has been a mix of happy and frustrating. On Thursday, I woke up with my sternum needing to be popped back in to place. This has been something that happens every so often for the last few years. I have had a lot of chest problems that they've never figured out so I just roll with it. However I couldn't pop it back in to place. ALL. DAY. That's never happened. I could barely breathe because of the pain that happened when I barely moved. I was in tears because I was so frustrated; I knew that if I could just pop it back into place the pain would almost immediately go away. Finally in the middle of the night, I was able to pop it. But I was SO sore from it being out of place. So I had to have someone cover at work for me, which is the first time I've ever taken a sick day since being in my field. I tried to rest throughout the day... except for then it popped out of place again. I got it back in much more quickly. But Friday evening when I went to bed, every time I woke up, it needed to be popped. And it's been the same way since. It's so frustrating, but I know my joints and everything are relaxing so I'm not worried, it just gets super painful. I've gotten better at being able to pop it quickly, but it's super inconvenient haha. ANYWAYS, the good was, I had my Idaho Falls shower. It was nice seeing friends and family and celebrating with them :) Now the rant is done, read on for the fun stuff haha. 

How far along:

34 weeks! Just 6 left, I can't believe it.

Size of baby:
I seriously never know what these things are. Savoy cabbage or up to 5 lbs, Pineapple or 4.9 lbs (that was the other week?), Butternut squash (still, that was the other week) or 4.2-5.8 lbs, or a cantaloupe melon. They are very inconsistent.. Anyways, I am guessing she is just hitting 4 lbs!

Total Weight Gain:
No clue. low 20s?

Stretch Marks:  

tiny ones all over my love handles still.

Movement:   

She is getting really violent. Her jabs are getting more painful than fun, and I have to physically move her away from my ribs because that's where her legs seem to gravitate to and she thinks it's hilarious to kick them all day. She is still doing weird turns in there, and she doesn't realize she's too big for me to handle it without pain. But i love her! Haha.

Belly Button in or out?:
It remains in.

Sleep:
Sleep is great, aside from waking up and needing to pop my sternum. Last night was a great nights rest where it only popped out two or three times rather than six or seven!

What I miss:

My belly not bumping in to everything haha! And being able to lean onto the counter to do my eye make up. Physically impossible now.

Food Cravings:
Pizza. Specifically CPK. We just got some from Sams. It's not the same, but I don't care. Also, cookies and cream ice cream.

Food Aversions:  

Nada! I'm pretty good :)

Nausea:
No nausea, just still getting light headed easily even though I'm drinking tons of water. I think my iron levels are low again :( I'm anemic in general but haven't had low iron levels in a long time... however with how much blood is in my body, I'm sure I haven't been getting enough.

Moody/Happy?
Happy besides the frustration from my sternum!

Wedding ring on our off?

It's still on. It's not as loose on my finger as usual but still not too tight. 

Symptoms: 

Loosening of joints, harder to breathe, exhaustion.... ya know...

Best Moment this week:
Baby shower that Rachel and my Mother in Law helped throw me! :)

Worst Moment this week:
Stupid chest of course. 

What I’m looking forward to:

Doctors appointment this next Monday. it was supposed to be Thursday but my doctor is always MIA. 

34 Weeks

Baby shower

Quite the baby shower game! My cousins Kiley and Morgan were the winners of our games haha :) 

33 weeks, 7 left!

Let's talk about how I can't breathe. I'm sitting here. SITTING. And trying to catch my breath. I also feel like I'm going to explode. My belly seriously makes me tired.

Today is my birthday and it's been wonderful :) Bryce made me breakfast this morning, I dropped some baby shower invites for this Saturday (anyone is invited! Let me know if you want to come!) at my office, got some lunch, sewed up the edges of some swaddling material that I'll use to swaddle Harper, relaxed at home a bit, put together the stroller and car seat, went to dinner with some great friends, yeah I would say it's been a wonderful day with wonderful people :) Bryce got me tickets to see Sam Smith and I FLIPPED. I can't wait!! I got some wonderful gifts from family and friends and am the most content mama in the world :) 

How far along:

33 Weeks

Size of baby:
At my ultrasound last week Harper was measuring 3 lbs 11 oz which surprised me. I'm glad she's growing! This week she's the size of a cauliflower blossom, or a honeydew melon, a Durian??... Who knows. But she should be over 4 lbs at this point, some say 4.5, some say 5.5! Holy cow! Guess she is tiny lol. 

Total Weight Gain:
I believe I finally broke 20! Yeehaw! 

Stretch Marks:  

I was right when I guessed more would come. They are all on my love handles (which don't really look like love handles but apparently those aren't hips so that's all I can call them?). There are just a lot of small red lines! 

Movement:   

Her jabs to my ribs are hurting more and more. Apparently the amniotic fluid is decreasing as she is taking up more room so there isn't as much cushion to prevent hard impact haha. She's still moving a lot though!! 

Belly Button in or out?:
Still in! I still think it'll go flat. 

Sleep:
I am very blessed and am still sleeping well, just have to get up to use the bathroom and I fall right back asleep. 

What I miss:

Not feeling like I have no lungs. I jogged across the street to our friends the other day and couldn't breathe! 

Food Cravings:
Cookies n cream shake from chick fil a. Finally got one today!!!!  It was SO good. 

Food Aversions:  

None :) 

Nausea:
Today I had to lay down for a sec because out of nowhere I got light headed and nauseous. Not sure why. I have been drinking like crazy!!! 125 oz yesterday to be exact hahaha. My lips still are chapped despite all my drinking. 

Moody/Happy?
Generally really happy :) 

Wedding ring on our off?

Still not having to take it off! Haven't noticed swelling anywhere. Probably because Bryce always rubs my feet without me even asking so my circulation is good down there? Haha who knows. 

Symptoms: 

Feeling huge and my back just under my left shoulder blade gets tight. 

Best Moment this week:
Spending time with Bryce and putting stuff together for the baby :) 

Worst Moment this week:
I have been getting a lot of Braxton Hicks and they keep getting more painful and I cramp a lot. Despite being hydrated. I had 3 in 20 minutes today. It's so weird. But they aren't consistently like that so I just roll with it!

What I’m looking forward to:

My baby shower in Idaho this weekend! I can't wait to celebrate with friends :) 

Name:

We are past this now haha :) 

32 WEEKS 4 DAYS

The swaddle :)

Our crib :)

Don't worry she won't be sleeping with the bumpers if she can migrate anywhere near them. I'm paranoid. 

But isn't the bedding so cute?! Thanks to my mother in law :) 

Our britax stroller from my dad and step mom. Again, I have the best family! Bryce and I love this stroller/car seat combo :)

8 weeks left

Holy 32 weeks. I swear each week flies by!! This past week was a good one. I was able to go to Utah to be in a wedding for one of my dearest friends, as well as have a baby shower while I was there. I will post pictures at the bottom!! 


How far along:

32 Weeks

Size of baby:
Florida Pomelo, once again a head of lettuce, a squash, or a jicama. Weighing in anywhere between 2.5-3.9 pounds. Measuring anywhere from 15.2 to19 inches. That's quite the range. 

Total Weight Gain:
As of the other day it was 15.5 pounds. And that was on the original scale I weighed myself on the day I found out I was pregnant. 

Stretch Marks:  

They are starting to fade a bit actually. I'm sure there are plenty more to come. 

Movement:   

Just when I thought she had no more room to move around, she finds a way. I can feel her entire leg go across my stomach and her arms stretch down low, her feet are always trying to find my ribs. I feel kind of bruised in one spot where she ALWAYS is kicking. Sometimes it really hurts when she moves because there is just no space in there but she doesn't care!! It's cool that I can tell what is where. She's head down, I can feel her back and bum and legs, and as Chelsey likes to call it, her creeper fingers. People who have been pregnant will know what I'm talking about. She wiggles her fingers and it's the weirdest feeling ever. 

Belly Button in or out?:
In, but it's so so shallow. It'll be flat here soon. 

Sleep:
I wake up a bit but usually fall back asleep. The last few nights have been hard because there have been some sicknesses floating around in the Bond house which makes for some louder sleepers.... Which is why I'm awake at 6 am blogging. Okay she's also kicking my ribs and it's a bit sore haha 

What I miss:

Being able to bend down and pick things up without doing an awkward squat while grunting hahaha. 

Food Cravings:
I miss Thai chicken pizza. I should've gotten it while in Provo. Don't know what I was thinking. 

Food Aversions:  

Nada

Nausea:
Grateful it has left me. 

Moody/Happy?
Happy with a hint of moody if something sets me of haha. 

Wedding ring on our off?

Haven't had to take it off yet! 

Symptoms: 

Um my coccyx hurts. There's no other way to say it. Mainly when I was road tripping. Not as bad now. But still it does not feel great. 

Best Moment this week:
Abby's sealing (LDS temple marriage) and Chelsey throwing a baby shower :) 

Worst Moment this week:
My poor husband is sick and it's the saddest thing ever.  

What I’m looking forward to:

My final ultrasound is this Thursday! I am so excited to see Harper with Bryce, he wasn't able to come with me last time. I'm hoping they switch over to 3D again but I won't hold my breath. 

Name:

I have been getting so many sweet comments about the name we chose and it makes me so happy!! I can't wait to meet our Harper girl. 

Baby Shower

Chelsey, one of my best friends who I met in hygiene school, through me a shower while I was in Utah. She had the cutest decor, and made delicious food! I am the luckiest person to have such amazing friends. :) it was hard because most of the people who said they would come to the shower had stuff come up, so I was sad I didn't get to see them since I probably won't be in Utah until awhile after Harper gets here, especially because my back hurts so bad from driving that far. But I was so so happy the people who came did. It really meant the world to me! 

(31 weeks and 4 days, Chelsey is 37 and 1 in this picture) 

This was 2 weeks before after Chelseys shower :) 

Single Digits and an Anniversary

Today is a magnificent day! We are 9 weeks away from our little girl getting here, and it is my 3rd year wedding anniversary with Bryce. It's crazy how time has just flown right on by, but can feel like we have been together forever, but still feel like we just got married last month, all at the same time. Marrying him was the best decision of my life, and I am ever-grateful to my Heavenly Father for putting him in my path. 


How far along:

31 Weeks

Size of baby:
A head of lettuce, a coconut, a pineapple... Alright clearly we are still extremely inconsistent. But she is somewhere around 3 pounds and around 16 inches :) I like the pineapple description best! 

Total Weight Gain:
What a terrific question. I don't have a scale so I have no clue. Oops! 

Stretch Marks:  

I have a few more tiny ones in practically the same places as before, so it still doesn't bother me. 

Movement:   

Just when I thought she wouldn't be moving as much because her space is so limited... She had to go and prove me wrong. She has now figured out how to jam her foot between my skin and the outside of my ribs. She freaks out a little bit and I have to nudge her away. Some of her kicks are starting to get a wee bit painful, she is a powerhouse! I can now see her shape when I lay flat and do a crunch, my skin forms tightly around her and it is so cool to see her outline!! She is still head down and when she gets hiccups she gets frustrated and wiggles everywhere. She has enough power now to wake me up from my sleep. Luckily I fall right back asleep but dang she is a mover! She is most active throughout the day and then when I take a bath at night. I don't know how she still has energy to move during my sleep, I feel like she must be exhausted! 

Belly Button in or out?:
It is still in there and I'm doubting that it will ever pop out. 

Sleep:
Aside from Harper randomly waking me up, I sleep well aside from waking up to a stupid Diesel Bro Truck idling then revving then idling then Revving for 20 minutes every morning just before 7. Leave me alone I only have 2 months left of sleep! 

What I miss:

My legs. I know that's weird. But they have lost all of their muscles and growing up dancing, I've always had such lean legs and now they are gone. It'll be great to get back into the normal workout routine!! 

Food Cravings:
Mac n cheese. So so good. 

Food Aversions:  

Luckily this has passed for me. Some textures of chicken depending on the way they are cooked aren't my favorite but I've always been that way. 

Nausea:
Nowhere to be found. 

Moody/Happy?
Happy, but man it can change like a switch turning off a light. 

Wedding ring on our off?

On. Still not swelling that I've noticed. 

Symptoms: 

I am getting exhausted. And my hips hurt when I sleep. And lower back pain here and there. 

Best Moment this week:
Getting Harper's crib set up :) 

Worst Moment this week:
I can't think of anything too terrible. 

What I’m looking forward to:

Going out to dinner for our anniversary, being in Abby's wedding Friday and seeing her sealed to her sweetheart, seeing my best friend and my baby shower in Utah on Saturday! Please come if you can :) 

Name:

Here is another craft Bryce and I made together. This is the one where I got anxiety because it was so official at this point that we were naming her Harper and that responsibility of naming a person for eternity freaked me out lol. 

We still have to do the flower but if was so fun to make this with Bryce :)

31 Week Bumpdate picture: