How far along?

40 weeks! We have made it to the end!

How big is the peanut? 
The size of a watermelon! He can weigh anywhere from 6.2-9.2 lbs! 

Total weight gain/loss?
I am 160 lbs, which brings my total weight gain this pregnancy to 32 lbs!

Maternity clothes?

Only when I have to go out. At home you will find me in nothing but booty shorts and a sports bra!

Sleep? 
Not great. Anders and I have both been having a hard time sleeping these days. I think its our bodies preparing us for less sleep!

Best moment this week?

Just relaxing and waiting for baby to come! It was so nice to not have anything going on this last week! 

Symptoms?
-Still getting some nausea
-Body aches
-Having some cramping and tightening 
-Swollen feet! 

Food cravings?

My food cravings are changing by the minute! Banana's, peanut butter froyo, pancakes,
cheese, pasta, fruit, chocolate, and cereal are all among the many cravings I have daily! Honestly, just give me all the food!

Food aversions?

Nothing

Gender?

Baby boy :)

Labour signs?

Nothing...I had my last OB appointment on Tuesday, and I was still 0 cm dilated. We talked about an ultrasound for next Thursday when I am 41 weeks, and possible induction depending on how baby is doing. I am really hoping I go into labor on my own in the next week!

Belly button in or out?

Mostly out.

What I miss?

Being comfortable. Getting in and out of the car is my LEAST favourite thing to do right now! Maybe if we had an SUV it would be easier, but our car is pretty low to the ground making it difficult to pull myself up out of it.

What I am looking forward to?
Going into labour!!!! The anticipation is killing me, but what I am most excited for, is getting to hold my baby for the first time!! I can't wait to see what he looks like!

Milestones?

We have officially made it to our due date!

Bump?

I am enjoying my bump while I still have it! So thankful I haven't gotten any stretch marks, but I have heard they can still make an appearance after birth. 

39 weeks

How far along?

39 weeks!

How big is the peanut? 
The size of a pumpkin! Baby has most likely reached his birth weight now.  

Total weight gain/loss?

I gained 1.8 lbs this week (mostly in cupcakes), bringing my weight to 159.4. Officially gained more than 30 lbs! 

Maternity clothes?

I have been wearing my maternity leggings a lot this week, and loose dresses!

Sleep? 
Still waking up through out the night. My hips are starting to hurt, so I can't sleep on one side for too long. 

Best moment this week?

My mother in law got married on Saturday! A lot of my husbands family lives out of town, so it was nice to see everyone, and spend some time with family before the baby comes.

Symptoms?
-Lower back pain
-My feet are a bit swollen, and I wake up in the night with my hands swollen too. My wedding rings still fit in the morning, so the swelling isn't too bad.
-Still getting some nausea.
-Tired! Bring on the naps!

Food cravings?

Gnocchi! My favourite Italian dish.

Food aversions?

Nothing

Gender?

Baby boy :)

Labour signs?

None! I had my OB appointment last Friday, and when he checked my cervix, I was still 0 cm dilated. I am hoping I will have started to dilate when he checks me at my next appointment on Tuesday!

Belly button in or out?

As popped out as it is going to get.

What I miss?

Red wine, especially with all the pasta cravings I have been having!

What I am looking forward to?
My hubby gets 8 weeks off work when the baby comes, and with Fall being our favourite season, we are excited to spend this time together as a family of 4 (have to include our fur baby, Bear). We are excited for trips to the farmers market, going for walks in the crisp Fall air, and starting new traditions with our little guy.

Milestones?

We only have 1 week left! This pregnancy has flown by, and I can't believe we get to meet him so soon! Our lives are about to change forever! Baby boy is fully developed and ready to come any day now!

Bump?

Still getting bigger!

38 weeks

How far along?

38 weeks!

How big is the peanut? 
The size of a Swiss Chard. Baby weighs about 7 lbs now and is 20" long (give or take) 

Total weight gain/loss?

I gained 1.2 lbs this week, bringing my weight to 157.6. So far I have gained 29 lbs this pregnancy!

Maternity clothes?

If I could just not wear clothes, that would be great!

Sleep? 
I am waking up a lot more through out the night.

Best moment this week?

I had my last day of work on Saturday. When I got in that morning, there was a mini surprise going away party for me! I was in shock! Everyone was there, and said something sweet to me! I felt so appreciated and loved! It was a great way to end my last day of work.

Symptoms?
-Lower back pain
-Nausea!!!
-Still getting mild menstrual cramps here and there

Food cravings?

Pizza, and Fruit (peaches and strawberries)

Food aversions?

Nothing

Gender?

Baby boy :)

Labour signs?

None yet. He seems pretty cozy in there!

Belly button in or out?

As popped out as it is going to get.

What I miss?

Red wine

What I am looking forward to?
Meeting this baby boy! I am pretty much ready now! Hospital bag is packed, house has been completely decluttered and organized, and the freezer is stocked (thanks to my mom)! Now I am just resting and waiting! Too bad you can't bank sleep hours!

Milestones?

2 weeks until my due date! This is such a great feeling, and knowing that in a few weeks we get to meet this little guy!

Bump?

I think this baby has dropped, because my bump feels low! 

37 weeks

How far along?

37 weeks!

How big is the peanut? 
He is the size of a winter melon, and can weigh up to 6.5 lbs! 

Total weight gain/loss?

I gained 0.8 lbs this week, bringing my weight to 156.4 lbs.

Maternity clothes?

I picked up a sports bra to wear from now on. Regular bra's and the one nursing bra I was wearing, just weren't comfortable anymore. My ribs have expanded, so any pressure there makes it so uncomfortable/hard to breath! 

Sleep? 
It varies each night. There were a few nights last I week didn't sleep well, and other nights I slept great.

Best moment this week?

-We installed the car seat!
-I had my first OB appointment where he checked my cervix to see how things are progressing. Baby's head is right down there, and he is getting ready! It's crazy to think he can come any day now!

Symptoms?
-I am still getting some menstrual cramps here and there.
-I have to pee all the time!
-I feel like I have the flu! My body feels weak and I have been dealing with nausea on and off.

Food cravings?

Peaches!

Food aversions?

Nothing

Gender?

Baby boy :)

Labour signs?

None

Belly button in or out?

As popped out as it is going to get.

What I miss?

Anything I miss pre pregnancy is really not that important when it comes to carrying and growing my baby. I am so grateful for this opportunity, and I have loved being pregnant this whole time (even during the hard times).

What I am looking forward to?
This may sound weird, but I am looking forward to my labour and delivery experience. Maybe it is the anticipation of what it is going to be like for me, and how my body is going to handle it. We will be finding out very shortly! Only 3 more weeks!

Milestones?

Well at 37 weeks, baby is pretty much full term! He can come anytime now, and we will be so happy whenever he decides to show up! 

Bump?

Yup, and still no stretch marks-fingers crossed!!!

Nursery Reveal

As soon as I found out we were having a little boy, I knew exactly what I wanted to do for the nursery! If you know me, then you know I love grey, cream, white, more grey and did I say grey? My husband calls our home 50 shades of grey for a reason, so it will be no surprise that I kept things pretty neutral in baby boy's nursery. 

I built the room around a piece we have wanted to incorporate into our baby's room for a long time! Our friends we met on our honeymoon have a company called Near & Deer, and since we started following their growing business, Anders and I talked about how we would love to put one of their deer heads in our baby's room someday! I love the look of the simple white deer head with gold antlers, so from there I started to mix in the subtle elements of woodland creatures, pops of gold and soft textiles to create a cozy environment for our little one.

The hubby and I worked on some DIY details that really pulled this space together. I have always wanted a cream crib, and I couldn't find one that I loved with out paying a fortune for it. I decided to get crafty, buy a gently used crib from Kijiji, some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (I used "Old White"), Dark Wax for antiquing, and I refinished the crib myself. Would I do this again? Probably not! Painting a crib takes a lot of time and patience, but I absolutely LOVE the way it turned out. It was definitely worth it, and it only cost us $320 in the end (time not included)! My husband built a shelf with a bar for me to hang some of baby's knit sweaters on, and he also made a growth chart ruler for the wall.

His nursery has become my favourite room in our home. It is so nice to see my vision come to life and pretty soon, our little guy is going to be able to enjoy this room with me. I am so happy it is finally finished, and I can share it with you all!

Sources:

Wall Colour | Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray

Dresser, Change Pad & Cover | West Coast Kids

Glider | Wayfair

Round Mirror | Homesense 

Deer Head | Near & Deer 

Table Lamp | Homesense

 Side Table | Homesense

 Wooden Frames above crib | Homesense

 Toy box & Stool | Homesense

Knit Ottoman | Homesense

Rug | Homesense

Cable Knit & Striped Blankets | Babies R Us

Deer Blanket | Homesense

Woodland Animal Prints | Etsy The Crown Prints

Scripture Print | Etsy Aenon Art Work

Crib Sheet and Skirt | Pottery Barn Kids

Curtains | Homesense

Laundry Bin & Bear Book Basket | Homesense

36 weeks

How far along?

36 weeks! Officially 9 months pregnant!

How big is the peanut? 
He is the size of a head of Romaine Lettuce. He can be about 20" long and weighs just under 6 lbs.

Total weight gain/loss?

I gained 0.8 lbs this week, bringing my weight to 155.6 lbs.

Maternity clothes?

Yes, and anything with stretch. Dresses are the best these days! I need breathable pieces to get me through the heat. 

Sleep? 
Still sleeping pretty good. 

Best moment this week?

I started doing baby laundry, and have organized his dresser! All his clothes look so cute folded in there. 

Symptoms?
My toes were swollen for quite a few days. The swelling has gone down a bit now, as I am doing my best to keep my feet up when I can, and eat less salt. I haven't had any swelling this entire pregnancy, so I am hoping this is the extent of it! My wedding rings are still loose on my ring finger, so luckily I haven't had any swelling in my hands.
I have also been getting some mild menstrual-like cramps for a few days. I usually feel them in the morning and then in the evening. I am thinking these are Braxton Hicks contractions. 

Food cravings?

Peanut butter cookies!!

Food aversions?

Nothing

Gender?

Baby boy :)

Labour signs?

None

Belly button in or out?

Still half popped out. You can definitely see it through all my clothes now. 

What I miss?

Being able to roll over in bed so effortlessly. It takes everything in me just to move positions at night. I will also be happy to have my giant pregnancy pillow out of the bed. It takes up so much space and is a big divider between the hubby and I, but for now, it is the only thing that keeps me from rolling onto my back.

What I am looking forward to?

Finishing my nursery reveal blog post! It should be up within the next few days! :) 

Milestones?

It is officially baby boy's due date month!! I can't believe it is August already! Realistically he could be a September baby, as my due date is Aug 31st, but he could also make his grand entrance this month! We are so ready and excited!

Bump?

I almost forget what it feels like not to have this bump!