34 Weeks!

Holy moly, 34 weeks already!  Had an appointment Wednesday, and Dr said everything was looking great!  Baby girl is still head down, and growth seems right on track.  My Dr didn't even flinch when Andy tattled on me and let him know I was still running 4+ miles on a consistent basis.  He said to keep on doing what I've been doing!  Blood pressure was good still as well - 107 / 66 , and her heart rate was around 144 still.  This was the first appointment that Andy has been off work to be able to come and hear the heart beat, so it was really special.  We treated ourselves by going to Starbucks afterwards.  I got a blueberry muffin and strawberry cream frappuccino (caffeine free, but not guilt free!).  Our little girl LOVED it!  She danced around like a little monkey all afternoon afterwards.  

Made a lot of progress on the nursery this past week.  I made and hung the banners for above her crib and hung a few of the tissue poms as well.  I feel like I still need more, so I will have to go buy some more tissue paper soon.  Also, my parents brought over the armoire my mom and I painted, and it is now ready for business!  Just need to wash all of the baby clothes and start filling it!  I will post pictures soon.

Nursery To Do List Update:

Paint walls

Buy crib

Buy changing table

Buy glider / rocking chair

Buy / make curtains

Hang new blinds/shades

Buy storage bins for under changing table

Hang curtains

Make crib skirt

Buy crib mattress

Make crib bumpers (for later)

Paint armoire

Move armoire from parents' house to nursery

Wash and hang up clothes

Hang her name above crib

Hang shelves 

Buy nightlights

Make banner

Hang banner

Buy and hang artwork

At 34 weeks, our little girl is the size of a butternut squash!  She is around 4 1/2 pounds, and 17 inches long.  She can recognize me and Andy's voices and her kidneys and bladder are producing about a pint a day.  I don't feel like she's dropped yet because I can still feel her in my ribs, but she will be making her way lower in the next few weeks!  I can't believe how close we are getting to meeting our precious cargo.  

Here is my 34 week bump pic:

Symptoms:  Sleeeeeep.... I feel like I need 10+ hours every night to feel fully rested.  Otherwise, I feel great! Maybe an increased appetite as well :)  Also, I definitely have more freckles!

Weight Gain:  20 1/2 pounds

Cravings:  pizza and fruit 

Stretch Marks:  None yet

Belly Button:  Still a flatty

Labor Signs:  None

Exciting Happenings:  Less than 6 weeks until we meet our baby!