Weeks 33 - 34 and counting...

Pregnancy Highlights: (GB stands for Gummy Bear)

How Far Along: 34 weeks

Fruit / Veggie: pineapple - 33 weeks
an average cantaloupe - 34 weeks

Size: a little over 4 pounds and has passed the 17 inch mark - 33 weeks to....
4 3/4 pounds and almost 18 inches long - 34 weeks

Baby Changes: 33 weeks
* GB is rapidly losing the wrinkled, alien look
* skeleton is hardening
* bones in skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, making it easier for travel through the birth canal
34 weeks
* GB's fat layers are filling out, which will help regulate body temperature once born, making baby rounder
* skin is smoother than ever
* central nervous system is maturing, as well as its lungs

Total Weight Gain / Loss: I gained 2 pounds in the last 2 weeks, for a total gain of 31 pounds.

Best Moment this week: Got to spend an awesome weekend with my mom and Saturday with the North's here in Tyler

Gender: We've chosen to be surprised!

Movement: every day :)

Food / Drink Cravings: I am really looking forward to eating a Thanksgiving feast - dad's fried turkey and being new to Tyler, we are trying out the famous Greenberg smoked turkey as well.

Sleep: some nights are better than others. It is definitely getting more challenging to get in and out of bed, especially on a full stomach. Johnny makes fun of the breathing noises I make all night long to get me up and going out of bed and re-adjusting. Hey, whatever helps!

What I am looking forward to: I am heading to Killeen today for a baby shower weekend. Looking forward to seeing my sister and nephew and old friends who will be in town for it.

The following week, Johnny and I get to spend the week with both of our families for Thanksgiving - a family has blessed us with their lake house for the entire week. Not having to travel anywhere is a huge bonus! Plus, I am very excited about eating our Thanksgiving meal. Period.

Symptoms: I surely have some broken or bruised ribs somewhere; especially on my left side...it certainly feels like it. My doctor says that babies tend to choose a 'favorite' side and I am guessing that would be my left. Baby also looks to be sitting lower in my abdomen (my mom actually pointed that out last weekend when she was here) and I had not even noticed. Now some would say that means boy, and others would say a girl. All I know is that I am super excited to find out once GB is here!

I am still taking zofran to get me through the morning yuckies. I choked on my water the other morning while trying to swallow my zofran and ended up throwing up. :/ It doesn't take much when you are already queasy. I think I have forgotten what life was like before nausea / vomiting and acid reflux.