34 Week Pregnancy Update

Date:  October 4, 2018

How Far Along:  34 weeks and 5 days

How Big is the Baby:  honeydew, lion cub, or cotton candy 

How I’m Changing:  getting bigger

How I’m Feeling:  I’ve been feeling really well, but I’ve been having bad back pain.

How I've Been Sleeping:  I’ve still been sleeping well, but it has been harder to fall asleep and get comfortable due to the back pain.

What I’m Eating:  a lot of sweets 

Food Cravings/Aversions:  I’m no longer craving peanut butter, but I have been craving chocolate chip cookies.

Weight Gain/Loss:  32 pounds 

Movement:  I’m still feeling him move around a lot.

Pregnancy Symptoms:  sciatica pain on my right side, indigestion,

What I Miss:  not having back pain, and being able to walk around more quickly

Stretch Marks:  a few small ones on my hips

Belly Button:  stretched out more

Wedding Rings:  fit the same

Labor Signs:  none, but I have started getting some Braxton Hicks contractions 

Milestones:  getting more organization done in the nursery, washing his clothes, blankets, and sheets

Best Moment This Week:  the baby shower!

Upcoming Appointments/Events:  I have a doctor’s appt. next week, and today Andrew and I are going on our babymoon to Asheville, NC.

What I look forward to:  our babymoon

Weekly Wisdom:  Try to take it easy and enjoy your last few weeks of pregnancy.