How are we already here?! Where did the time go?!
I’m honestly floored at how quickly 9 months have flown by! It’s bonkers. Though, I say that and I feel like these next two weeks are going to pass SO SLOWLY.
Today’s status:
I’m 38 weeks today! Ahhhhh. Only two weeks left until Baby Brady’s due date of August 24th. Though, I’m fully aware that he or she could literally come any day now or like a week late ha. I had an OB appointment this past Wednesday and my cervix is thinning but no dilation yet. Boo. Sorry if that’s TMI.
How am I feeling?
PRESSURE. There’s so much pressure down there (lol tmi again sorry) but my back pain did go away so that’s a plus! I have pee literally every 20 minutes and waddling is in full effect. My feet are a little swollen at the end of the day maybe? Overall still feeling pretty great. No complaints 🙂
How’s the bump? Weight gain?
The bump is glorious and even though I think it’s huge, my OB says I’m measuring small and that it’s totally okay. At our 37 week ultrasound, Baby Brady was already 6lbs and though that’s only the 25th percentile for weight, I feel like that’s huge ha! Babes are supposed to grow about 1/2lb per week at this point so if he/she makes it to August 24th, we’re looking at a 7.5lb baby and that’s perfect in my book! So far I’ve gained 28lbs! Bump progress photos since last time (32 weeks) are below >> it’s crazy how fast that thing grows these days!
Still staying active?!
You betcha! Though, running ended around 34 weeks… it just hurt my back too much to keep running so now I’ve been incline walking for 30 minutes to 1 hour everyday in addition to my normal Montana walks plus weights! It’s been really nice slowing down though, I can even read on the treadmill! I’m currently dividing my time between Where the Crawdads Sing and What to Expect the First Year.
What am I eating/craving?
Smoothies!!!!!! Because I’m at the stage of pregnancy where I get full super fast… eating has become quite difficult but I’m still trying to get down the recommended number of calories for the babe. I’m also drinking water like crazy >> I’M SO THIRSTY.
How’s the nursery coming along? Do you have everything you need?!
We got everything from our two registries and that’s just crazy. Our friends and family are SO GENEROUS. We love y’all! As for the nursery, just waiting on final artwork from mom plus our mobile then the nursery is 100% done! I plan to do a full post on that with links and everything once it’s complete and I can take some nice photos! Stay tuned 🙂
Pregnancy faves!
Listed and linked below! I also created a Pregnancy category in my shop with images and links to all my favorites too!
Blanqi everything >>> leggings, shorts, support band, tanks… LITERALLY EVERYTHING. All their stuff is SO COMFY. It is a little expensive but totally worth it in my book. I’m living in this stuff!
Speaking of tanks… I bought these nursing tanks for breastfeeding after the babe comes and I’ve been wearing them nonstop too since they are so freaking comfy. Gimme all the comfy things!!
Medela nursing bras >>> y’all… my coworker Janelle gave me this AMAZING postpartum basket as a shower gift and she included these nursing bras and OMG THEY ARE THE BEST BRAS EVER. Again… totally made for after the babe comes but I’m already wearing them because COMFY.
These midi bodycon dresses >>> I seriously bought this dress in five colors and I wear it ALL THE TIME. It’s technically not maternity but the ruching is very bump friendly and again… they are so comfy! Seeing a trend here?!
This waffle robe from Kohl’s >>> Kohl’s? Yes random, I know. I went there to drop off an Amazon return and they give you a 25% off coupon that you can only use in store so basically they got me with their marketing tactics. You win this one Kohl’s. I got this robe for like $9 with my coupon plus the sale they had going on and now I basically live in it too.
The most tasty prenatal vitamins ever. Enough said. I also take a DHA and iron supplement!
Biker shorts (in a size up) for working out!
This maternity running band that helped me keep running until 34 weeks!
Bio-Oil to prevent stretch marks! It feels like heaven. And butter. Like butter-y heaven ice cream.
More comfy Amazon dresses that I bought in way too many colors…
My favorite summer hat! Not really a maternity thing but it makes me feel pretty and protects my fave from the sun #winwin
The reason for my A+++++ pregnancy gums… FLOSS YO TEETH PEOPLE.
Snoogle pregnancy pillow!!! I’m diehard back sleeper and this baby was super helpful in making side sleeping actually comfortable.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Book >>> because duh.
Expecting Better >>> I was gifted this book by my step mom and it’s a game changer. I really appreciate all the data and summary of important facts at the end of each section.
Plain La Croix >>> gimme all the bubbles. And no flavor ha!
The biggest and best water bottle to keep me extra hydrated! I actually have three of these that I rotate through for all the H2O.
Alcohol free wine >>> Hahahaha. But seriously, it’s my jam. Mainly the sparkling brut but it’s all delicious, for what it is 🙂
Meal prep/Freezer meals?!
Originally, I didn’t think I’d make any freezer meals since we don’t have much freezer space BUT then Tom’s aunt was giving away a chest freezer and now I have all the space! I’m going to follow Pinch of Yum’s freezer meal plan plus make these lactation cookies. I’ll keep y’all posted on how it all goes.
Feelings on boy or girl?! Names!?
Up until a few weeks ago, I was like 99% sure that we were having a baby girl but now I’m kind of thinking it’s a boy?! Basically, I have zero clue but also don’t really care so either way is fabulous >> all I want is a healthy blonde baby. Ha! I’m obsessed with both the names we picked out and I can’t wait to share one with y’all once the babe arrives. What’s your vote: Boy or Girl?!
Getting anxious about labor or parenthood yet?!
Not labor (maybe I’m naive) but parenthood… DEFINITELY. I want to be the best mom ever and I worry that I’ll fall short and I’m sure everyone thinks this way. All I do know is that Tom is going to be the best dad in the whole wide world and I can’t wait to watch 🙂
^^ my new favorite spot in our house 🙂
Anything else y’all wanna know?! Let me hear it in the comments. Also, like I said above I fully plan to do a full nursery post with links and everything. Also, also after the babe comes I plan to recap freezer meals that we actually ate, registry items that we actually used (and ones that were worthless), postpartum essentials, and all that jazz 🙂
Lastly, I know this is a food blog soooo new recipe coming next week >> GET PUMPED!
xx ab
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