33 & 34 weeks!

Last week was a bit busy and I was unable to post the weekly baby update. So, Ill start with last weeks updates.

33 Weeks
The baby is just over 4 lbs and has passed the 17 inch mark, and Im feeling every bit of it. My beautiful baby bump now is exposing its ugly side with stretch marks! Ah! I swear, Wednesday night I went to bed with no marks at all then Thursday morning, 2 dark stretch marks. Grr! Since then I have had a few other lighter stretch marks show up. I immediately went out Friday morning and purchased a new tin of Burts Bees "Momma Bee" belly balm. Hopefully it starts helping with the stretch marks that have already started and helps avoid future ones!

On Tuesday of last week I woke up worried. I noticed for the last 2 days I hadnt felt the baby be her normal kick boxing self. As of 9:30 am on Tuesday I still hadnt felt her move. I knew she was alive but after reading many articles on counting your baby's movements and being worried if it wasnt normal...I panicked. I called the doctor and they set up an appt for that afternoon. Minutes after hanging up the phone, I lost it...completely. I cant remember the last time I cried that hard. Luckily my Mom works with me so she was there for support and offered to come to the appt with me. I actually text Mr. Jersey to tell him about the appt because I couldnt even speak. We went to the appt, they hooked me up to some fetal monitors and almost instantly after the nurse put that cold gel on the monitor, my little monster was back. She was NOT a fan of the cold gel and kick and pushed to get away, I loved having my feisty girl back. I was hooked up to the monitors for about 15 mins while they measured her heartbeat and I had to hit a button every time she moved. My Mom loved being able to hear her healthy heartbeat also. The doctor came in after and assured me that the results were of a perfectly healthy baby and I had nothing to worry about. *smiles*

Saturday was also my baby shower. We're so lucky to have such amazing family and friends, the shower was awesome and we got a TON of stuff! Luckily I didnt get too many doubles and only have a few other items to get before the baby is here.




34 weeks
Almost there! The baby is about 4 3/4 lbs and almost 18 inches this week! I have noticed that my fatigue has definitely come back. Not nearly as bad as the first trimester but Im definitely feeling more run down. Between the heat, staying up late over the weekend, tossing and turning and bathroom trips it definitely has me losing more sleep than usual. Yesterday I actually came into work late because I was so exhausted, I couldnt even get out of bed. Also my belly button has started to pop! Its about half way popped so it looks a little goofy. The swelling has come back also which is always fun. But aside from being a little tired and swollen, Im feeling pretty normal. Still not really feeling the Braxton Hicks contractions but thats not unusual.

Thats about it so far this week! Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!