35 weeks!

I'm 35 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 35 Weeks

Size of baby: Cora Jane is the size of a honeydew (and she feels that big).

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained 20 "something" pounds.  I really hate to know how much I've gained the past two weeks when we go back to the doctor this week.  I've eaten like a pig.

Maternity Clothes: I'm rotating my outfits.  My dresses are the most comfortable though.

Gender: It's a GIRL! Cora Jane (double name)

Stretch Marks: Thankfully none yet!

Belly button in or out: It is so close to coming out. It actually hurts at times.

Movement: My little monkey is doing some type of gymnastics in my belly.  She's had her feet in my ribs several times.  Sometimes she hurts me!

Sleep: I'm so THANKFUL that sleep has been really good lately.  I still have to get up several times to go to the bathroom.

What I miss: I miss being able to do the simple things that you take for granted like picking up something off the floor.  I got in trouble several times last week for doing things pregnant women supposedly shouldn't do. 

Cravings: I've craved ANYTHING sweet!!!!  I had a doughnut from Kr!spy Kream at school Friday and it was AMAZING!!!

Symptoms: I've still had heartburn and aching hips!

Best Moments this week:

• I've enjoyed going through all her gifts and putting them up in her room.
• We had a couples' baby shower Saturday and we had a BLAST! 

34 weeks!

I'm 34 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 34 Weeks

Size of baby: Cora Jane is the size of a honeydew.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained 20 "something" pounds.  I'm afraid to know how much weight I gained over the past week.  I feel huge!

Maternity Clothes: I'm making it with my maternity clothes.  I'm sure everyone at school is probably tired of seeing me in the same clothes.

Gender: It's a GIRL! Cora Jane (double name)

Stretch Marks: Thankfully none yet!

Belly button in or out: It is so close to coming out.  It actually hurts at times.

Movement: Cora Jane is one active baby!  She moves when I sit, walk, stand, sleep, etc.  I think that's one thing I'm really going to miss.

Sleep: My sleep was actually pretty good all week until I worked to hard at school on Saturday.  I didn't sleep well Saturday or Sunday night because my hips were KILLING me.  I couldn't get comfortable.

What I miss: I miss walking normally and being able to bend down easily.  I'm struggling to shave my legs and put lotion on these days.

Cravings: I really craved Mexican, oatmeal cookies, and pretty much anything sweet.  Oh, and I can't forget the lemonade.

Symptoms: I've had heartburn (very uncomfortable) and aching hips on and off throughout the week.

Best Moments this week:

• I forced my husband to a breastfeeding class Thursday night.  He was not excited about attending, but he admitted that he found it interesting.
• I was blessed to have another baby shower Saturday.  I got some really cute stuff.  I've got to get started on thank you notes and getting Cora Jane's nursery organized again.
• Donny taking care of me Saturday morning and all day Sunday.  He is such a sweet husband and I can't wait to see him with his little girl.

33 Weeks!

OH MY!  I can't believe how close we are to meeting sweet Cora Jane.  I truly can't wait to see her face and hold her.

I'm 33 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 33 Weeks

Size of baby: Cora Jane is the size of a honeydew.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained 20 "something" pounds.  I was excited that I had only gained 1 pound in two weeks at my doctor's appointment yesterday.

Maternity Clothes: I'm making it with my maternity clothes.  Although I get so hot in my classroom because the AC doesn't work very well.

Gender: It's a GIRL! Cora Jane (double name)

Stretch Marks: Thankfully none yet!

Belly button in or out: It is still in, but it won't be long!

Movement: Oh, does Cora Jane move.  Dr. A said that she is already head down and I can tell her feet are under my ribs.  Even though it hurts sometimes, I still like to watch my belly move.

Sleep: I have slept well except for the weekend since I've started back to work.  I'm sure that has a lot to do with being so tired from going all day.

What I miss: I miss getting anywhere quickly.  By the end of the day I'm moving kind of slow.

Cravings: My cravings this week have included but not limited to ice cream, sour straws, oatmeal cookies, and lemonade.

Symptoms: I've had heartburn, swollen ankles, and a backache on and off throughout the week.

Best Moments this week:

• Good sleep!!
• Hearing Cora Jane's fast heart beat.
• Working on putting all her things in her nursery.

Always In Your Heart

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32 Weeks!

I'm 32 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights: 

How Far Along: 32 Weeks 

Size of baby: Cora Jane is the size of an large squash. 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained 20 "something" pounds. 

Maternity Clothes: I bought one more dress to wear to school.  I'm not looking forward to dressing up everyday. 

Gender: It's a GIRL! Cora Jane (double name)

Stretch Marks: Thankfully none yet!

Belly button in or out: It is still in, but it won't be long!  (As Donny says, "She's almost done!") 

Movement: She is a mover and I think she is running out of room.

Sleep: I'm so thankful that sleep has been good the past week!!! 

What I miss: I miss being able to get in and out of bed easily.  It is such a chore.

Cravings: I had a weird craving on Thursday...green apple sour straws.  They were so good!  I've also craved chips and salsa.

Symptoms: The heartburn has been bad this past week.  I've had to cut back on the lemonade.  I've also had a lot of nosebleeds. 

Best Moments this week:

• Getting her bedding and putting her nursery together.
• Hearing her heartbeat on Monday.
• Being showered with more gifts from family and friends.

The Nursery Revealed!

Package Just Arrived...Can't wait to share!

I've checked on Cora Jane's bedding every couple of days for the last couple of weeks.  I was thrilled yesterday when I got an email saying that it had shipped.  This morning when I checked the deliver date it said "Out for delivery."  I was so excited.  I waited around most of the day hoping that it would come.  I needed to get some errands ran before 4:00 so around 2ish I left out.  I was having a craving for sour straws therefore I stopped by the convenient store to pick some up.  As I was pulling out to head to Alabaster I saw the UP$ truck across the street.  I decided to go back home to wait for a few minutes.  I was getting ready to walk to the mailbox with Ruby and I looked outside and the UP$ truck zoomed past the house.  I was so disappointed.  I knew that sometimes they go all the way down our highway and work their way back up.  I decided to leave and hope that it would be here when I got home.  I was happy when I pulled in the driveway and saw the box at the front door.  I will share the nursery soon!  I'm going to put her bedding in her room right now.  I can't wait to open the box.  I feel like a kid at Christmas.

31 Weeks

I'm 31 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 31 Weeks

Size of baby: Cora Jane is the size of an large squash.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained 20 pounds.

Maternity Clothes: I've been wearing my maternity clothes, but I'm a little nervous about school starting and what I'm going to wear.  I've been in my shorts all summer.

Gender: It's a GIRL! Cora Jane (double name)

Stretch Marks: Thankfully none yet!

Belly button in or out: It is barely in!

Movement: Cora Jane is a mover mostly at night.  She moves throughout the day, but is really active after I go to bed.

Sleep: My sleep has actually been pretty good this past week.  I've had a few nights that I've been up to read.  I'm taking advantage of the good sleep because school starts back next week.

What I miss: I miss being able to move around.  I know this is just the beginning.  It was a chore cleaning the house and giving the dog a bath last week.

Cravings: This is no surprise, but I still love my lemonade.  I haven't really had any other cravings.

Symptoms: I've had heartburn lately along with a backache.

Best Moments this week:

Several of my cousins and other family members gave me a baby shower Sunday.  I was so blessed with lots of family and friends attending the shower.  I will post pictures later on this week.

I finished a surprise that I will share once it gets here.  I'm very excited about it!  It is just for Cora Jane.