Hadley Moving at 33 Weeks

Belly Pics Take 2

It's been about 10 weeks since I last posted all my belly pictures back to back to see the progress. I like looking at them back to back because it's easier for me to see where my belly started to take off.

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33 Weeks

How far along? 33 weeks
How are you measuring? roughly 39 3/4 inches
Size of baby? according to What To Expect she's 19-22 inches, 4.9 lbs, and as big as a pineapple
Heartbeat? around 150 bpm
Total weight gain/loss? At the last appointment last week I had gained 21 lbs
Stretch Marks? Still no stretch marks
Sleep? I feel like sleep might be a memory for me. I can't remember the last 'good' nights sleep I've had. This past week my allergies kicked it into full gear and I've been a runny nose, stuffy nose, congested, snoring mess. I haven't been taking any meds for it, just because I really don't like to during pregnancy, so I've been suffering through it.
Best moment this week? My Abilene baby shower! My hostesses did such a great job- especially Erin, Jenna and Genny! I'm waiting to get pictures from Jenna and Erin and I'll post them as soon as I get them! Hadley was very blessed with gifts and wishes of love. And Hadley's momma has lots of thank you's to write!
Movement? Hadley still favors my right side. She likes to start out in the middle of my tummy and drag her foot(?) across my ribs all the way to the right side. Sometimes it seriously tickles me and makes me jump. She's constantly poking something out over on that right side. I'm guessing it's a foot or knee. This sounds very weird, but sometimes I wish that I had a translucent tummy so that I could see how she's moving and what she's poking me with!
News? We had week 4 of Bradley class. This week we talked about the coaches role in the delivery room. Shane's got some pressure on him. : )
Food Cravings? Chocolate lately!
What I miss? Not having to suffer through my allergies, but taking all the meds I need
What I'm looking forward to? Getting Haddie's things organized
How are you feeling? Besides my allergies I'm feeling good!

32 Weeks

I've had several people at work tell me that I popped out this week. I do think I've gotten bigger, but you can judge for yourself.
How far along? 32 weeks
How are you measuring? roughly 39 3/4 inches
Size of baby? according to What To Expect she's 19 inches, 4.5 lbs, and as big as a honeydew
Heartbeat? around 150 bpm
Total weight gain/loss? At the last appointment (30 weeks) I had gained 19 lbs. I go to the doctor tomorrow so I'll find out how much I gained then.
Stretch Marks? Still no stretch marks
Sleep? I have been having good nights... and bad nights. I think usually I'll have a good night after I've had a bad night since I'm exhausted.
Best moment this week? I also got a surprise gift from my parents when they visited this weekend! Hadley's crib mobile! I am so excited about it! It's the cutest mobile I've ever seen!

I also got some canvases painted for Hadley's room and I'm in love! I was originally planning on painting them myself.. what was I thinking. My mom suggested having a coworker of hers paint them and I'm so glad we went that route! They will match her room perfectly! The colors match her room colors and the birds match her adorable mobile!

Movement? What a mover lately! She has been all over. Her main place to reside right now are on my sides (mainly right side) and up in my ribs. I feel her constantly. She's been getting the hiccups quite a bit lately. In fact she has them right now. My tummy is bouncing up with each hiccup. So cute!
News? We had week 3 of Bradley class. This week we talked about the stages of labor. We also watched a video of a delivery. Wow. It was a little intense. I'm definitely going to need all the support I can get.
Food Cravings? I still love my string cheese and lately I've been enjoying protein shakes. I'm making an effort at being more healthy, but junk food always sounds good. Especially chocolate!!
What I miss? I love being at this stage in pregnancy, but I really enjoyed the part in the 2nd trimester where I had lots of energy. I'm feeling pretty tired these days.
What I'm looking forward to? This weekend is our baby shower in Abilene!
How are you feeling? I'm getting anxious to meet my girl!

31 Weeks

How far along? 31 weeks
How are you measuring? roughly 39 1/2 inches
Size of baby? according to What To Expect she's 19 inches, 3.9 lbs, and as big as a head of lettuce
Heartbeat? around 150 bpm
Total weight gain/loss? At the last appointment last week I had gained 19 lbs
Stretch Marks? Still no stretch marks
Sleep? I'm so tired lately that I've been pretty good at going to sleep fast. I still wake up lots during the night and I'll usually try and feel Hadley move before I go back to sleep.
Best moment this week? Getting Hadley moving on video. I've seriously been trying to do that for the past 6 or 7 weeks. I showed the video to everyone!
Movement? Now I can show people the video to show how she's moving around. : )
News? We had week 2 of Bradley class. This week we talked about the importance of good nutrition. It's a good thing I crave all that junk food...
Food Cravings? I'm still craving the junk food.
What I miss? yet again, I'm gonna say Dr. Pepper
What I'm looking forward to? Decorating Hadley's room. Aunt Erin is going to paint her letters and I cannot wait!!!
How are you feeling? Tired. I'm feeling really great, but I am tired!

One more video...

30 weeks

Hadley Moving Around

30 Weeks

How far along? 30 weeks WOW
How are you measuring? roughly 39 inches
Size of baby? according to What To Expect she's 18 inches, 3.2 lbs, and as big as a head of lettuce
Heartbeat? around 150 bpm
Total weight gain/loss? I went to the doctor today and I have gained 19 lbs
Stretch Marks? Still no stretch marks
Sleep? Sleep has been pretty rough this week. I'm waking up a lot during the night; sometimes it's to go to the bathroom and sometimes to change positions and even sometimes because I'm just so stinkin hot!
Best moment this week? Baby related: Getting my shower invite in the mail! I'm so excited about it!
Movement? Her movement is becoming different then its been. According to the doctor she's got less room to move around which explains why I'm not feeling as strong of kicks and punches, but more rolling and squirming.
News? We started our Bradley Method class yesterday! I can do it- I can do it- I can do it
Food Cravings? I'm still craving the junk food.
What I miss? sleeping on my stomach and back
What I'm looking forward to? My upcoming baby shower!
How are you feeling? I'm feeling pretty good. Still getting tired easily, but I'm getting pretty excited about meeting my girl!

Hadley and Raider

My new view of Raider-

Her Name...

What our sweet girls name means...

Hadley, Hadlee, Hadleigh

Language/Cultural Origin: Anglo-Saxon

Inherent Meaning: From the field of heather

Spiritual Connotation: peaceful spirit

Scripture: Psalm 25:21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.

Faye, Fae, Fay

Language/Cultural Origin: Latin

Inherent Meaning: Raven

Spiritual Connotation: Remembered

Scripture: Isaiah 65:24 It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear