*39 Weeks*

How far along? 39 Weeks, 6 days 

Total Weight Gain:  27lbs

Maternity clothes? Definitely!

Stretch marks? Found my first one this week :( It is teeny tiny, but I am still sad about it lol

Sleep: Haven't slept in days...

Best moment this week:  Celebrating Thanksgiving with our friends!!

Miss Anything?  SLEEP & being able to move around without waddling around in pain

Movement: Still feeling lots of movements

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE... We had fondue for dessert last night... HEAVEN haha

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Getting TOO big!!

Gender: Harper Sophia :)

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks are getting more and more frequent and the rib pain is horrendous... Plus the swelling has taken over my whole body lol

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but exhausted.

Looking forward to:  

 Meeting Harper Sophia this week... That is crazy to say! Hoping she comes on her own, but if not we will be induced on Wednesday!

*38 Weeks*

How far along? 38

Total Weight Gain:  27lbs

Maternity clothes? Definitely!

Stretch marks? NONE.. Hoping they don't show up after the birth of our little one!

Sleep: Not getting much since I have to go to the bathroom every 30 minutes!

Best moment this week: We started shopping for Harper's first Christmas!  As if our baby girl is not spoiled already!!

Miss Anything?  Not having a giant belly to move around with, but at the same time I will miss feeling Harper move inside of me. I can't believe how soon it will all be over with.

Movement: Feeling big movements and actually feeling her fingers and toes wiggling against my skin. I will miss this feeling!

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Have you started to show yet: Getting TOO big!!

Gender: My girl Harper Sophia :)

Labor Signs: NOTHING has changed!  No dilation :( I think baby girl wants to stay in there a little longer! 

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks are getting more and more frequent and the rib pain is horrendous... Plus the swelling has taken over my whole body lol

Looking forward to: Going back to our dr. this week, school ending for Thanksgiving break, and shopping more for baby girl this weekend!

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but super anxious for delivery.

*37 Weeks*

How far along? 37 Weeks, 3 days

Total Weight Gain:  25lbs

Maternity clothes? Definitely!

Stretch marks? Somehow I still have NONE!

Sleep: FINALLY have been sleeping better.. the key is to sleep propped up!

Best moment this week: Spending the weekend with my hubby and friends :) We had fun relaxing and going out to dinner with friends downtown! We are enjoying every moment we have as a twosome!

Miss Anything?  Not having a giant belly to move around with, but at the same time I will miss feeling Harper move inside of me. I can't believe how soon it will all be over with.

Movement: Feeling big movements and actually feeling her fingers and toes wiggling against my skin. I will miss this feeling!

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I have been very nauseous lately, but I have no idea what is causing it...

Have you started to show yet: Getting TOO big!!

Gender: My girl Harper Sophia :)

Labor Signs: Baby girl is head down and the dr. says my cervix has completely thinned out! 

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks are getting more and more frequent and the rib pain is horrendous... Plus the swelling has taken over my whole body lol

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but super anxious for delivery.

Looking forward to: Going back to our dr. this week to see if I have dilated at all, getting my hair done before the baby gets here, and Momma Guy is coming to visit! 

 

*36 Weeks*

Happy Halloween :)

How far along? 36 Weeks 

Total Weight Gain:  23+ We will see how much I gained this week... I'm betting they are not going to be happy with my weight after all the Halloween candy I HAD to eat!

Maternity clothes? Definitely!

Stretch marks? I keep checking everyday and still haven't found any! Woo hoo!!

Sleep: Basically non-existent :(

Best moment this week:  Having a fun Halloween celebration with my kiddos at school and my hubby at home.  I dressed up as a pumpkin from the story The Biggest Pumpkin Ever. I thought that was fitting with how I feel now!  My assistant dressed up as baby Harper and it was hilarious to say the least.  We had so much fun! Then I came home and we took some fun pictures for Harper and carved an H pumpkin to light up on Halloween for her.  We had tons of trick or treaters and lots of fun with our neighbors!

Miss Anything?  SLEEP & being able to move around without waddling in pain HAHA

Movement: Still feeling lots of movements and hoping Harper is staying head down.  

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Getting TOO big!!

Gender: PRETTY IN PINK

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks are getting more and more frequent and the rib pain is horrendous... Plus the swelling has taken over my whole body lol

Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but exhausted.

Looking forward to: Going to the doctor this week and finding out what position baby girl is sitting in, getting an estimate on weight, and finding out more about delivery.  She will be here in 26 days or less! 

Here are some more Halloween pictures:

Maternity Picture Preview

Some pictures we had taken to look back on and remember baby Harper in my belly!

*35 Weeks*

How far along? 35 Weeks 

Total Weight Gain:  23lbs

Maternity clothes? Definitely!

Stretch marks? I keep checking everyday and still haven't found any! Woo hoo!!

Sleep: Very little... I am sooo tired now and I will only get more tired after she is here. How is that fair? LOL

Best moment this week:  FIrst, was my baby shower with all of my wonderful co-workers.  Harper was spoiled rotten again.  We received bumbo seats, a car seat, more clothes, lots of tutu's, tons of diapers, and much more.  It was incredible and we are so appreciative of our friends here :) I also celebrated my birthday on Saturday and my AMAZING husband got me an hour and a half pre-natal massage.  It was incredible and made me feel much better!

Miss Anything?  ENERGY!!

Movement: Feeling big movements and lots of jabs in my ribs, which are really getting painful. However, Harper is now head down so I am super excited to hear that and hope she stays that way!

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE per the usual... I can't even count how many Halloween candies I eat in a day.. its terrible..

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Getting TOO big!!

Gender: PRETTY IN PINK

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, heartburn, and going to the bathroom every 5 minutes

Belly Button in or out? Nick is calling it my anteater... haha.. it is popped out!

Wedding rings on or off? Off :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but exhausted.

Looking forward to: Halloween! For our Halloween Story Parade I am dressing up as the pumpkin from the BIGGEST PUMPKIN EVER book. HAHA.. I thought this would be fitting as its how I feel. We are carving a pumpkin for Miss Harper Sophia and taking some fun Halloween pictures for her!

A Nursery Fit for A Princess

Baby Harper's nursery is complete.   My husband has worked so hard on completing the renovation and I could not be more proud of him.  The room is beautiful!  I have been working hard on decorating and finally have it ready.  I can not thank our parents enough for buying some of the furniture  in the room and my friends from Ohio for buying her bedding.  It all came together and looks so ADORABLE!  I LOVE IT :) Now we just need our baby girl to get here.  Won't be long now. Can't wait to bring Harper Sophia home to this gorgeous nursery!

*34 Weeks*

How far along? 34 Weeks, 2 days (Can you believe less than 6 weeks until Baby James is here??AHH!!!!!)

Total Weight Gain:  21lbs+ We will see how much at this week's appt.

Maternity clothes? Yes!  

Stretch marks? Still NO!!!

Sleep: Oh what I would do for a good night's sleep... Shouldn't these sleepless nights come after the baby is here??

Best moment this week: Washing all of Harper's clothes, folding them, and organizing into her armoire and dresser drawers.  Who knew doing laundry could be so much fun!

Miss Anything?  ENERGY!!

Movement: ALL the TIME! Wish she would get head down soon!

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE per the usual... Hope I lose this sweet tooth after Harper comes!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Getting TOO big!!

Gender: Harper Sophia :)

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, heartburn, and going to the bathroom every 5 minutes

Belly Button in or out? Almost all the way out there!

Wedding rings on or off? Off :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but exhausted.

Looking forward to: My birthday!  For my special day on Saturday, Nick booked me an hour and a half pre-natal massage and dinner reservations downtown! CAN'T WAIT!!!

*33 Weeks*

 

How far along? 33 Weeks, 3 days

Total Weight Gain:  21lbs 

Maternity clothes? Yes!  

Stretch marks? Still NO!!!

Sleep: Oh what I would do for a good night's sleep... Shouldn't these sleepless nights come after the baby is here??

Best moment this week: Taking maternity pics with hubby!  We had soo much fun taking pictures for baby Harper on the beach.  It was fun to celebrate her!

Miss Anything?  Really would LOVE LOVE LOVE a glass of wine...

Movement: ALL the TIME! Wish she would get head down soon!

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Oh ya!

Gender: Harper Sophia :)

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, heartburn, and going to the bathroom every 5 minutes

Belly Button in or out? Almost all the way out there!

Wedding rings on or off? Off :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but exhausted.

Looking forward to: Finishing the nursery this weekend! We finally got Harper's armoire in!!! The LAST piece of furniture we were waiting for! Now we can wash her clothes and get them put away, organize, and finish decorating the nursery!

*32 Weeks*

Glitter, Sparkles & Pearls- Hooray for little girls!!!

How far along? 32 Weeks, 5 days

Total Weight Gain:  LOST 2lbs this week!  WOOHOO!!!! I know I shouldn't be too excited about this, but my doctor said it is okay as the baby only takes what they need and she is measuring right on... so go me!! HAHA I must say lastnight I ate a cupcake and a Hershey Bar so I probably put it right back on. 

Maternity clothes? Yes!  

Stretch marks? Belly Butter really works!

Sleep: Still hard.. getting up a million times to pee is awful!!!

Best moment this week: Putting Harper's bedding in her crib, organizing the changing table, and hanging decorations on the walls in her nursery. Just waiting on the armoire.

Miss Anything?  Really would LOVE LOVE LOVE a glass of wine...

Movement: ALL the TIME! Nick stares in amazement at my belly as she moves all around. 

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE DUH!!!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Oh ya!

Gender: GLITTER, BOWS & TUTU'S :)

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, heartburn, and going to the bathroom every 5 minutes

Belly Button in or out? It was almost completely out earlier this week and now it is back in.. so weird!

Wedding rings on or off? Off :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but exhausted.

Looking forward to:  Maternity pictures! We are getting our pictures taken Sunday on Folly Beach :)  Can't wait to see how they turn out!! I have lots of cute ideas thanks to Pinterest haha!

*31 Weeks*

How far along? 31 Weeks, 5 days

Total weight gain: 22lbs
Maternity clothes? lots of maternity shirts & pants, some maternity dresses too
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: sleep is not going well. I get up about 6 times a night to go to the bathroom, because I have a leg cramp, Harper is kicking the crap out of me, or I'm having Braxton Hicks contractions
Best moment this week: We got to see Harper in 4D!!! She has Nick's lips, my nose, and huge cheeks lol :) We are going to have one pretty little princess!
Miss Anything? everything - I am officially at the "uncomfortable" stage, out of breath often & I am really missing being able to put my own socks and shoes on without getting out of breath and wanting to cry out of frustration
Movement: moving around a ton!  Hopefully starting to flip and move down because right now she is breech
Food cravings: still craving sweets... enjoy having a nightly dessert lol
Anything making you queasy or sick: not much
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Heartburn after breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Out of breath every now & then, starting to have a major swelling in my calves, ankles, and feet after being at work all day &  some rib pain from Harper's head being wedged up there
Belly Button in or out? top is starting to pop out! but it's still in limbo
Wedding rings on or off? off :( better to be safe than sorry because they were starting to get tight.  Hubby was worried they would get stuck and I would have to get them cut off ( He would NOT be happy with me if that happened!)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Starting to feel pretty moody :(
Looking forward to: finishing the nursery & organizing all of the adorable clothes... I love looking at all of them!! Also, next weekend we will have our maternity pictures!! 

*Harper in 4D*

My momma came into town this weekend and finally got to come to an ultra sound!  We went and saw our baby girl in 4D again.  It is sooo amazing to see this little one Nick and I created together.  Pretty cute huh??!!  I mean just look at those cheeks :)  We have decided she definitely has my nose and Nick's lips, which is good because the James nose is a curse lol (just kidding, but really!!)   Although we still need to get a lot done and are a little nervous about how everything will go, we are beyond excited to meet our baby girl.  We LOVE you with all our hearts already Harper Sophia :)

*30 Weeks*

How far along? 30 Weeks, 3 days

Total Weight Gain:  17+lbs... We will find out exactly how much at this week's doctor appt. 

Maternity clothes? Yes!  

Stretch marks? Belly Butter really works!

Sleep: This week I have had a lot of swelling, indigestion, and heartburn that have made it REALLY hard to fall asleep :(

Best moment this week: More progress on the nursery.  We now have the changing table up and we are just waiting on the armoire to get here :)

Miss Anything?  Really would LOVE LOVE LOVE a glass of wine...

Movement: ALL the TIME and it hurts!  I think she is starting to run out of room in there and her jabs are painful!

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE DUH!!!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Oh ya!

Gender: GLITTER, BOWS & TUTU'S :)

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Flat as a pancake...Still hasn't popped. I can't believe it!

Wedding rings on or off? Some days they fit and some days they don't.  I am going to start wearing them on a necklace because my hubby will kill me if I get them stuck on my finger lol 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)

Looking forward to:  Our 4D ultrasound Saturday!!! My momma is coming to visit and this is the first ultrasound she will get to be at. I am excited she will get to see baby Harper and experience how amazing these ultrasounds are! Nick and I are betting on if she has hair or not... we shall see...

*29 Weeks*

How far along? 29 Weeks, 4 days

Total Weight Gain:  17+lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, but still fitting in some non maternity too!

Stretch marks? WOO HOO!! Still NO Stretch Marks!!!!

Sleep: ugh... Waking up in pain this week with Harper kicking and making me extra uncomfortable. Plus my belly is really starting to grow so it is harder to get comfortable!

Best moment this week: Getting Harper's crib up!  I am still in shock when I walk in the nursery  and imagine this beautiful baby girl we are bringing in to this world together.

Miss Anything?  COFFEE!!! I need about 7 cups when I get to work lol and not having that makes for a sad start to my day!

Movement: ALL the TIME and it hurts!  I think she is starting to run out of room in there and her jabs are painful!

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE DUH!!!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Oh ya!

Gender: GLITTER, BOWS & TUTU'S :)

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Flat as a pancake...Still hasn't popped. I can't believe it!

Wedding rings on or off? On, but starting to get a little snug. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)

Looking forward to:  Our next 4D ultrasound. It is on Saturday the 28th and I can NOT wait to see what Harper looks like!!! Will she look like mommy or daddy??

Nursery Update

Well we got something accomplished this weekend!  Nick got Harper's crib all put together and the mattress in.  Now we just need to wash all her bedding and get it set up closer to baby girl's arrival.  Isn't it such a pretty crib? I love it!  We also got our pink glider set up.  It is ADORABLE! I can't wait to sit in it with her and read books, nurse, and rock her to sleep every night!  We are still waiting on the armoire and the changing table to come in and then I will post more pics. I still can't believe we have a nursery in our house now!  It is crazy that Harper Sophia will be here so soon :)

*28 Weeks*

How far along? 28 Weeks, 5 days

Total Weight Gain:  17lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, but still fitting in some non maternity too!

Stretch marks? Belly Butter must be working.. NO stretch marks yet!

Sleep: Sleeping much better!  My pregnancy pillow has been a life saver and my hubby rubs my back every night before bed :)  He's a keeper!!

Best moment this week: Going to our birthing class at the hospital.  Although the class was graphic and gross at times, I felt so much better knowing what we can expect when the day comes.  I know you can never really be prepared, but I do feel better.  Having Nick there with me to support me and practice lamaze with me was nice too! He will be such a good daddy as he is already an amazing husband!  We shared a lot of laughs at the class too!

Miss Anything?  Wine...Missing coming home from school and having a glass

Movement: I can feel when she kicks my ribs and my bladder! i have to go to the bathroom all the time now!

Food cravings: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Oh ya!

Gender: GLITTER, BOWS & TUTU'S :)

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Flat as a pancake...Still hasn't popped. I can't believe it!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)

Looking forward to:  Saturday!  Auntie Jamie & Uncle Andrew are coming to help put Harper's crib together. While the boys work, we will be getting pedicures haha :)