How Far Along?: 33 weeks! Only 7 weeks until my due date!
Weight Gain: At this point I've gained about 18 lbs I think. I'm definitely starting to pack on more weight as he gets bigger!
Gender?: BOY! I really can't wait to see what he looks like! Praying for a blonde-y with blue green eyes haha my odds are slim based off my other kids...
How Big is Baby?: He's the size of celery and weighing in at about 4.2 lbs and 17.2 in long. His brain and nervous system are completely developed and control some bodily functions. His brain also has electrical activity in the sensory parts of the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex—which is responsible for thinking, feeling, decision-making and voluntary actions—is the last part of the brain to mature.
Right now, his liver is stashing away iron from the foods I eat. Most babies are born with enough iron in their bodies to last them for the next six months—or about the time they’ll start eating iron-rich solid foods.
While his bones are hardening, they remain soft and flexible. At birth, babies have five separate skull bones, which are separated by connective tissue known as fontanelles or soft spots. This allows his head to shape-shift to fit through the birth canal. By the time he's 12 to 18 months old, those soft spots will have hardened and disappeared.
Symptoms: I've been feeling pretty good but also exhausted from all the decluttering and organizing. I swear it's like a full on workout at this point in pregnancy. My back is sore, my legs are sore, and I definitely need to stretch more. In better news, my hemorrhoid is shrinking which is so exciting! He's getting heavier in there so the pressure has been a tad uncomfortable. My NST today went well, and he's still head down (just praying he stays that way!)
Any Food Cravings?: None really. Just nourishing meals and ice cream or frozen fruit as a treat.
Sleep: Not horrible, for the most part I only wake up a few times a night to pee and usually wake up around the same time every morning which has been helpful.
Stretch Marks?: No new ones that I've noticed. But my old ones are just more pronounced. I do however have a sunburn on my belly.
Maternity Clothes?: Yup! I've been living in my dresses and my maternity leggings for the most part.
Wedding Ring On or Off?: On!
What Do You Miss the Most?: Not having back pain so much.
What Are You Most Excited For This Next Week?: I'm excited to get all this clutter out of the house and start really slowing down and prepping for baby.
Labor Signs?: Nope!
Favorite Memory From Last Week?: Going to the beach with the kids as part of our homeschool day.
