36 Weeks

How far along? 36 Weeks
Baby is the size of a: From here on out I am saying Baby is the size of a BABY!
The Bump: Is awkwardly shaped depending on Nugget's position
Total weight gain: Getting close to 25 pounds, yeesh (I am less ashamed about this than I am about the next question.)
Stretch marks? Sad face is all I have for this...there are not too many but I would have liked to be one of those awesome people who get NO stretch marks
Sleep: I have a horrible cold this week so I have been up most nights with a wicked cough.
 Best moment this week: The baby dropping a bit so I can finally breath again!
 Miss Anything? There are lots of things I miss, but Im preparing myself because I know soon I will miss these precious (PAINFUL) movements in my belly.
Movement: Lots. ALL on my right side. The baby refuses to spread across my body and give my right side a break.
Food cravings: A REALLY good cheeseburger. Someone please find me one because I havent been able to. (This still holds true!)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. Anything sweet leaves a nasty taste in my mouth and anything spicy gives me heartburn. So that is fun.
Gender Prediction: I have really been thinking boy lately, since it seems to be the season for boys. But still not sure.
Labor Signs: A few braxton contractions here and there.
Symptoms: Other than being huge and waddling like a pro not too much going on these days.
Belly Button in or out? In. I may have one of those magical belly buttons that pop right before labor...but who knows.
Wedding rings on or off? My wedding band fits well, my wedding set is a little on the tight side. I have noticed my feet and hands are starting to retain water.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. Stressed, but happy.

35 Weeks

How far along? 35 Weeks
Baby is the size of a: Coconut
The Bump: Is awkwardly shaped depending on Nugget's position
Total weight gain: Staying at about 20 pounds give or take.
Maternity clothes? Living in leggings and Josh's shirts :)
Stretch marks? most depressing thing ever!I have a few stretch marks appearing below my belly button (I cannot see them but Josh says they are there. :(
Sleep: We finally started kenneling Lei at night so not having to fight for a spot on the bed has helped my sleep. Unfortunately heartburn has me waking up throughout the night breathing fire.
 Best moment this week: Getting a rocking chair for the nursery!
 Miss Anything? Sleeping normally, bending over, breathing normally...
Movement: Lots of wiggles. I am pretty sure I have a foot stuck in my ribs on the right side because its definitely painful. Otherwise, I love the wiggles!
Food cravings: A REALLY good cheeseburger. Someone please find me one because I havent been able to.
Anything making you queasy or sick: EVERYTHING gives me heart burn
Gender Prediction: Trying to keep my mind neutral! We have had a lot of votes for boy lately, which would be ok since our nursery is pretty boyish.
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Sore hips, heartburn, shortness of breath
Belly Button in or out? In. I dont think it is going to pop folks.
Wedding rings on or off? Are still on, especially now that the weather has cooled down but get really tight if I am dehydrated.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! Beyond stressed out, but we are so excited for our Nugget to get here! Also, the Holidays are HERE!

The nursery is almost complete. We will just have a few things to do once Nugget arrives so we can personalize the room for him/her.

Belly at 35 weeks

Feeling huge and terrified (but super excited) that we only have 35 days left!

31 Weeks

How far along? 31 Weeks
Baby is the size of a: Pineapple
The Bump: Is big and round
Total weight gain: Staying at about 20 pounds give or take.
Maternity clothes? Yes, I need to buy some shirts because all my regular shirts show of my
beerbaby belly.
Stretch marks? I have a couple white ones on my sides
Sleep: Is not good. I have crazy sciatic pain that gets 10 times worse as soon as I lay down.
Best moment this week: Having an ultrasound and seeing Little Hocking...let me just say, babies got CHEEKS!
Miss Anything? Again, pumpkin beer and cider!
Movement: Yes, and I am loving every second of it.
Food cravings: A cheeseburger is sounding good right now
Anything making you queasy or sick: EVERYTHING gives me heart burn
Gender Prediction: Trying to keep my mind neutral!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Sore hips!
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? Are still on, especially now that the weather has cooled down
Happy or Moody most of the time: I didnt cry this week so I am calling that a WIN!

Belly photos

I have been slacking big time on bump posts and updates but here are some photos...as you can see my toes are very close to disappearing beneath this tummy of mine.

Third Trimester

How far along? 28 Weeks
Baby is the size of a: Eggplant
The Bump: Is HUGE. I don't know how it can grow for 12 more weeks.
Total weight gain: I think I am pushing 20 pounds...I have not actually weighed myself recently but have a doc appointment next week.
Maternity clothes? Are necessary, but I havent invested in any yet. Trying to get by with flowy shirts.
Stretch marks? Well, I am gonna say no...but that is because I cannot see anything down there lol
Sleep: Is something of my past. At least I am learning to live on no sleep to prepare for our Nuggets arrival
Best moment this week: Daddy's first time feeling a kick!!!
Miss Anything? Pumpkin Beer and Cider (It is fall y'all!) Sleeping normally, being able to shave my legs...I could continue but I think youve got the picture.
Movement: Yes, and I am loving every second of it.
Food cravings: Everything FALL flavored
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing making me sick, but EVERYTHING gives me heart burn
Gender Prediction: Trying to keep my mind neutral!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Sore hips!
Belly Button in or out? In. It seems shallower, but I dont think it is going to pop out.
Wedding rings on or off? Depends on the day, when its really hot I just dont wear it because I am terrified that it will get stuck on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pretty happy I think, my Husband might disagree :)

Bumpdate!

Although I have been HORRIBLE at keeping up with my bumpdates, I have remembered (sort of) to take belly pics. And lets be honest, thats what we are all here for anyways :) Here is the current collage of belly pictures and my 24 week (6 MONTH) update!!!

How far along? 24 Weeks
Baby is the size of a: Cantaloupe
The Bump: doesnt feel any bigger, but let the pictures speak for themselves
Total weight gain: 10 lbs
Maternity clothes? My shirts are all showing some underbelly these days so I cant leave the house in regular ones (unless they are flowey)
Stretch marks? Nothing new, but I cant really see everything these days
Sleep: Last night was my first relieving night of sleep. My husband stuffed pillows all around me to hold me up in the miserable side position and it helped a lot!
Best moment this week: Daddy's first time feeling a kick!!!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my tummy, not waking up at 7 am everyday to go potty, eating Jimmy Johns, oh and beer!
Movement: I have started feelings kicks regularly, and Josh even felt 2 kicks yesterday!
Food cravings: PIZZA!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not too much, just being hungry in general
Gender Prediction: Trying to keep my mind neutral!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Lots of headaches
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: A little bit stressed which means i end up having a melt down, ex. Crying at the fair because my favorite fair food (an indian taco) made me gag and I ended up spilling it all over myself. FAIL!

21 Weeks

How far along? 21 Weeks
Baby is the size of a: Pomegranate
The Bump: I expanding!
Total weight gain: 7 lbs
Maternity clothes? All maternity pants or yoga pants. Lots of dresses!
Stretch marks? I have one silver stretch mark on my thigh
Sleep: MISERABLE! Its 100 degrees so sleep is difficult. Also, I cannot sleep on my sides so I am just tossing and turning every night.
Best moment this week: Having our anatomy scan, we got to see baby wiggle for an ENTIRE hour
Miss Anything? SLEEPING ON MY TUMMY!
Movement: Very subtle kicks. I have an anterior placenta so the doctor says it could take a little while longer to feel strong kicks.
Food cravings: Anything that anyone else is eating. Everyones ideas are better than mine!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken!
Gender Prediction: Trying to keep my mind neutral!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Lots of headaches
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. Excited.
Looking forward to: The third trimester...only a few more weeks!

17 weeks

How far along? 17 weeks
Baby is the size of a: Orange
The Bump: Is noticeable!
Total weight gain: 4 lbs
Maternity clothes? All maternity pants or yoga pants. Lots of dresses!
Stretch marks? None as of now
Sleep: MISERABLE! Its 100 degrees so sleep is difficult
Best moment this week: Hearing Baby's heartbeat at our doctor appointment and feeling 'flutters'
Miss Anything?
Movement: Just flutters. We could hear every time the baby kicked on the doppler though :)
Food cravings: Corn, all day every day! Yes I had corn for breakfast!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Lots of things make me queasy, being hot, being hungry, certain smells and the list continues
Gender Prediction: I dont want to throw out predictions because I am afraid to convince myself we are having a girl and then our sweet baby be born a boy..or vice versa
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: I am so tired and my body is SO sore.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. Still pretty emotional
Looking forward to: Our 20 week ultrasound...cant wait to see this lil nugget again!

Mini Hocking is expected home for Christmas

For those of you who have not heard, Josh & I are having a baby! Baby Hocking is due in December and we just cannot wait! We are taking all gender predictions and keeping tally. Josh and I are both thinking girl (at the moment). My mind changes every five minutes regarding any and everything so take my predictions with a grain of salt. Otherwise, here are some weekly updates on our pregnancy :)
How far along? 13 weeks
Baby is the size of a: Peach
The Bump: Yes, I'm calling bump!
Total weight gain: I was surprised at my doctors appointment to hear I have not gained any weight
Maternity clothes? I bought a pair of maternity shorts just for comfort and practicality, I am not going to go buy a pair of regular shorts that won't fit in a few weeks
Stretch marks? None. I need to start using body butter or something just to prevent as best as possible
Sleep: Sucks! I cannot get comfortable because of crazy sciatic pain, when I finally fall asleep I either have CRAZY dreams or wake up because I need to pee!
Best moment this week:Heard a strong little heartbeat
Miss Anything?
Movement: No but I can't wait!
Food cravings: Potatoes, in ANY form
Anything making you queasy or sick: Seafood! Pesto. Numerous other things
Gender Prediction: I am guessing girl but haven't decided if its just because I want it to be or I really feel like it is
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Tired, emotional, SICK, crazy sciatic pain, migraines and more, yay
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I cried because I couldn't button my jeans...clearly emotional
Looking forward to: Visiting my family in a couple weeks

How far along? 11 weeks
Baby is the size of a: Lime
The Bump: Id like to think there is a little bump happening, but it might just be all the potatoes I've been eating :)
Total weight gain: 1-2 pounds
Maternity clothes? Nope
Stretch marks? Not yet and hopefully never
Sleep: I cannot get enough of it
Best moment this week:Having a 7 day vacation to Mexico with my amazing husband
Miss Anything? Well I was sure missing some booze last week while we were chilling in Mexico
Movement: No but I can't wait!
Food cravings: Potatoes, in ANY form
Anything making you queasy or sick: Seafood!
Gender Prediction: I havent decided yet
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Constant HUNGER
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time:Very emotional...I will cry at the drop of a pin
Looking forward to: Hearing babies heartbeat

How far along? 7 weeks
Baby is the size of a: Blueberry
The Bump: Is straight up bloat at this point
Total weight gain: No but it sure looks like it
Maternity clothes? Nope
Stretch marks? Not yet and hopefully never
Sleep: Hot and uncomfortable, the only time I sleep well is when I fall asleep on the couch
Best moment this week: Getting this text from my Mama... "Just want you to know I am beside myself excited about Baby Hocking :)"
Miss Anything? Coffee! :)
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: Everything. And then once I get what I thought I wanted I realize it is going to make me feel sick!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Every random thing I want to eat
Gender Prediction: Dont know
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Sore tatas and feeling constantly bloated oh and the crying...I CANT STOP CRYING
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but ridiculously emotional
Looking forward to: Our first ultrasound May 3rd