July 30, 2014

Hump Day || Bump Day - 34 Weeks


Well, here we are...another week has come and gone and I currently stand here at 34 weeks and 3 days pregnant. 34 freaking weeks. I know I say this every week but this entire pregnancy feels like it has literally flown by!

I've decided I like this bullet list format much better than the ol' survey and, well, since I make the rules around here, we're just gonna stick with that. Mkay?!
  • Baby girl is the size of a butternut squash and growing daily! She has a strong heartbeat (in the 150's as of this week) and thoroughly enjoys taking up the entire right side of my body. I swear I walked around all weekend with a lopsided belly. Not to mention sister LOVES poking her feet out into my side and not gonna lie but it hurts a little at times!
  • It baffles me to know that she's already around 4 1/2 pounds and 18 inches long. Literally BAFFLES me! Pregnancy continues to amaze me on a daily basis!
  • Also-I thought I was doing good in the weight department until I went to the doctor this week and gained almost 4 pounds in two weeks. Whooooops!
  • As far as symptoms, my pelvic/pubic bone pain comes and goes. There's a fine line between sitting and standing too long so I'm really having to get creative to balance the two. Also, shortness of breath. Holy whoa! I didn't realize it until the other day but I almost huff and puff when I talk to much/too fast or after going up a flight of stairs. Other than that, I honestly cannot complain! Though my body aches more than normal, I honestly feel great and my energy levels are still existent so I'll consider that a win!
  • That being said...this last week has been harder on me than normal. While I fully expected things to get a little tougher on my body and my patience to grow thinner, I definitely didn't think I'd feel the way I felt last week. Heavy, large and completely out of control of my body would be putting it nicely. Granted, some days are better than others, and I am so close to the finish line so I am really trying to cherish these last few weeks by getting excited about holding this sweet little girl who has taken up residence in this torso of mine for the past 8 1/2 months! (Whoa. Run-on sentence much?)
  • My clothing selection is getting more limited by the hour and I am refusing to invest in anymore maternity clothes. I've been wearing pre-pregnancy workout shorts to exercise, walk and sleep in and as of this weekend, I'm down to maybe one pair that fits. Thanks, hips/butt/thighs. You really know how to make a girl feel good about herself... ;) Beau's boxers have become my newest BFF's at night. 
  • I have my family shower this weekend and then my work shower next week and I am SO looking forward to both!!! Friends, family, cupcakes and love for our baby girl...what more could I ask for??!! (Fingers crossed both of my dresses still fit when the time comes!)
  • Now that the nursery is complete, all I want to do is go in there and stare at the walls, envisioning what it will be like once she's here!
  • After my next doctor's appointment, I start going in every week to be checked for "progress". Exciting and terrifying all at the same time!
  • I'm packing our hospital bags this weekend and holy guacamole IS THAT SURREAL! 
  • Finally, I had to include this. This is a to-the-week comparison of myself and my sister-in-law, Julie, who was pregnant with the triplets at the time. We're both 34 weeks + 3 days here. This is also the day she delivered those precious mini human beings and seriously...she AMAZES me. I hope I look half as good as she does the day I go into labor!
(Thanks for letting me share this, Julie! You are a SAINT!)

And here's what those sweet angel babies look like outside of that belly!


Until next time, friends! Have a great day!

14 comments:

  1. You look amazing Steph!! So exciting to start packing hospital bags & to soon be going to the Dr weekly!! She'll be here before you know it!!

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  2. You look great! I can't believe you are so close to meeting your little girl! I could not imagine having triplets! But, they are adorable!

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  3. Loving these bump updates and I just hope I look as good as either of you when I am pregnant!

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  4. Looking radiant as always! I'm so excited for yall and know your thrilled to meet your little girl.

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  5. I am 36 weeks and 5 days and I feel your pain! It is so hard getting around/concentrating when your body is achy and just not itself. And unfortunately I think it gets worse by the week. Hang in there!

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  6. Love the girls picture and the side by side of you and your sis-in-law! You are glowing and adorable!!

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  7. Wow, that triplet tummy is impressive - doesn't it make you feel bad for moaning that you feel heavy and uncomfortable? I was like that with a friend who had twins - my pains and worries seemed insignificant!! You look gorgeous mama x

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  8. looking good mama! :) LOVEEEE your skirt...where is it from!?!

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  9. I totally remember that feeling of being completely out of control of your body. The last few weeks had a lot of crying involved (also uncontrollable). I was so huge I just wanted that baby out!! Hang in there Steph, you look FABULOUS!!! P.S. I’ve got some larger maternity clothes that I wore towards the end that you are more than welcome to borrow, just let me know :)

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  10. Gosh, yes, the last couple of weeks are rough. I forgot how rough it is! Add a 2.5 year old into the mix and it's pure torture. Haha. Please take lots of naps for me. And yes, no use in going to get any more clothes. I am totally okay with wearing the same few things over and over again. Most of the time it's yoga pants and a t-shirt (thank goodness I'm off during summer), but I do remember how annoying it is to get dressed for work. You look great, friend!

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  11. You look so good! I'm pretty sure I'm going to surpass you soon in size, eek. I learned today that my husband was a 9 LB, 7 OZ baby who was 23 inches long. Holy freakin crap. The pelvic/pubic bone...also holy crap. Mine is worse when I've been sitting a long time. I get up and it feels like someone slammed me with a ball bat in the front of the lady parts area. OWWWW.

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  12. New follower to your blog! I found you and your sister in law through Instagram. Loved seeing your posts on there, so I figured I'd check out your blog. I blog too, so stop by and say hello sometime :)

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  13. You look great! The last few weeks are the hardest but definitely the most exciting!

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