36 weeks

I AM 9 MONTHS PREGNANT! AHHHH!!!!

Size of Baby: According to What to Expect, this week he is the size of a large cantaloupe.  He weighed 5lbs 14oz at our ultrasound on Friday! So happy our little baby is growing and getting bigger :)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm up 26 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Yoga pants, maternity shorts, big t-shirts, maxi dresses.  I keep telling Danny I have nothing to wear - I'm so ready to be in my regular clothes again!

Gender: It's a precious baby BOY! *Luca James Bolaños*

Belly Button In/Out: Out!

 Stretch Marks: No stretch marks and I'm so grateful!

Labor Signs: No - some cramping but cervix is still closed.

Movement: He moves, shakes, hiccups and rolls all the time.  I got a really good video of him kicking me yesterday!

Sleep:  Waking up every night now to pee.  Usually I wake up around 3am or so.  Pregnancy insomnia yay!

What I miss: I really do not miss anything - I am just so ready to meet our precious boy!

What I am looking forward to:  Meeting our precious little Luca in a little over 3 weeks!

Cravings/Aversions: Sweets, salty, everything!

Symptoms: Heartburn, back aches, leg cramps, cramping, etc.

Best Moment This Week:  I had my LAST photoshoot on Sunday so I am now officially on maternity leave!  I am still finishing up my last half dozen sessions but I can relax and do everything at home.  Thank you Jesus!  You are so faithful!

34 weeks

Size of Baby: According to What to Expect, this week he is the size of a pineapple (19-22 inches and around 4.9 lbs).

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Not sure, but I'm thinking I'm up 27 lbs or so.

Maternity Clothes: All maternity clothes. The dress in the photo above is not maternity and it was a tad too short.

Gender: It's a precious baby BOY! *Luca James Bolaños*

Belly Button In/Out: Out!

 Stretch Marks: No stretch marks and I'm so grateful!

Labor Signs: No (in fact, my doctor checked me at my appointment on Monday and I was not dilated - yay!)

Movement: Little rascal (as Danny calls him) moves all the time - however this morning I had to lay in bed for an HOUR before I finally felt 10 kicks.

Sleep:  I think I'm starting to get pregnancy insomnia.  I will randomly wake up in the middle of the night -  I guess that's my body's way of preparing me for late nights with little Luca!

What I miss: Not a thing!

What I am looking forward to:  Maternity leave - wahooo!!!!!  My last session is August 24th and then it's nesting time until our sweet baby gets here!

Cravings/Aversions: Super thirsty, no specific food cravings or aversions.

Symptoms: Heartburn, back pain, stomach pains, fatigue, and more heartburn!

Best Moment This Week:  Meeting my friend Sarah's baby on Wednesday! Can't wait for him and Luca to be buddies!

33 weeks

I've been so busy the last few weeks!  We finally finished our Junior League project, and my sessions are going to start winding down in the next few weeks.  Today I was stung by a WASP when I walked in my front door!  I screamed and started crying - it hurt SO bad!!!  The nursery is almost completely finished and I love how it turned out.  It is so peaceful.  Can't wait to snuggle our sweet baby in his room!

Size of Baby: According to What to Expect, this week he is the size of a honeydew (around 4.5 lbs and 19 inches).

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Haven't been weighed in a few weeks.

Maternity Clothes: I live in my maternity shorts and tank tops.

Gender: It's a precious baby BOY! *Luca James Bolaños*

Belly Button In/Out: Out!

 Stretch Marks: Thankfully no!  I've been pretty religious about using the cream on my stomach.

Labor Signs: No

Movement: I think he is running out of room because his movements feel harder and stronger haha!

Sleep:  Good except for the heartburn, hot flashes and Primo waking us up at 3am every night to use the bathroom!

What I miss: Not a thing!

What I am looking forward to:  Soaking in the last few weeks alone with my sweet hubby before little Luca arrives :)

Cravings/Aversions: I haven't been as hungry lately so I have to make sure to remember to eat every few hours. No aversions really.

Symptoms: Heartburn (the sonogram tech said she saw HAIR on his last ultrasound! No wonder I've had such bad heartburn), hot flashes, tired, back pain, nose bleeds.

Best Moment This Week:  God showing Himself so clearly yesterday.  I am so grateful for such a merciful and faithful Savior.  I will forever be grateful for this life and our sweet little Luca.