38 Weeks

Really annoyed I didn't brush my hair before this photo.  Ugh.

 How far along:  38 Weeks

Baby size:  about 7 pounds and the size of a wintermelon

Baby's progress:  Practicing breathing and putting on the pounds.  Baby can be born any day now!

Weight gain:  25 pounds

Stretch marks:  None!  Hallelujah!

Sleep: Rough.  Lots of potty breaks.

Gender: Not much longer until we find out!!

Movement:  All the time.  BIG movement that everyone can see.

Best moment this week: Pedicure on Sunday.  The massage was heavenly

Looking forward to:  Justin's birthday on Friday!!

Food cravings:  Ugh.  I'm hungry, but can't eat much because I get so full so fast.

Belly Button - In or Out:  mostly out.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Food in general

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  I'm wearing my 'boat ring' pretty much all the time.

Labor signs: 1-2 painful contractions every day.  Braxton Hick all day.  

What I miss:  Pants that zip and button!  Haha.  After 8 months of winter I'm sick and tired of wearing the same thing day in and day out.  Everytime I pull out a spring maternity dress, the weather pulls a 180 and goes back to rain/snow.  BOO.

Symptoms: Contractions, pelvic 'lightening', a big belly.

Workouts: Lots of walking.

Things that suck:  Knowing that labor can start anyday, but also knowing that I have NO CLUE when that day is.  I'm so ready to meet this lil nugget!

Things that don't suck:  Feeling the baby move.  This is the last time I'll ever carry a baby under my heart.  I'm treasuring each moment.

#wiggydiggy at 38 weeks

Four on Friday - Knock off's and Dupes

I'm always looking for a good deal.  If I can't find something on sale, I won't buy it.  Pay full price?  Never!

So one of my favorite things to do is find amazing 'kock-off's' and 'dupes' for some of the higher end products I'm interested in.

1.

Beauty Blender's

I head to TJ Maxx and buy mine for about $3 or I wait and order them from Amazon for about $2.

I keep tabs on the ones from Amazon.  When they drop to $1.99 I often order 3 or more.  Shipping takes a while, but the savings is totally worth it.

2.

Make up Remover Cloth

I found a few great dupes before realizing that a microfiber cloth does the EXACT SAME THING.

I've also seen the cloths at TJ Maxx for under $10.

I LOVE using these at night.  They take off everything (even waterproof mascara).  When my cloth is in the wash, I just use a regular microfiber cloth from Home Depot.

Yup.  Home Depot.  The ones that come in the big pack for under $10.

They aren't as soft, but they clean my face just as well.

3.

Norwex

I admit, I was extremely interested in these cloths for quite a while.

A girlfriend sold them and brought some to the church nursery to do some clean up one day.  After watching her work for a while, I realized that they were basically glorified microfiber cloths.

Yup.  The same microfiber cloths I buy from Home Depot.

I use these for everything.  Windows, counters, car, bathroom, make up remover, and dusting.

I prefer to use vinegar and water when I clean instead of just water (like Norwex recommends).  I like knowing that the vinegar is both natural AND killing germs.

4.

Lipsense

I have NOTHING against Lipsense.  However, it just doesn't work for me.  I've tried.

The idea of lipstick lasting ALL DAY though?  Sign me up!

So I went on a hunt for a lipstick that would last all day for a fraction of the price.

After a few trials and errors - my loss is your gain.

I found TWO that are amazing.

1.

Covergirl Outlast Lipstick

2.

Maybelline Superstay 24 Lipstick

I wear these daily.  One application in the morning and I am scrubbing it off at bedtime.

Both are under $10 and include a moisturizing lip gloss!!

Happy Friday!  Spring has truly Sprung here.

We're headed back outside to soak up the blue skies and Vitamin D!!

 

37 Weeks - Full Term

How far along:  37 weeks - Full TERM!

Baby size:  Head of romaine lettuce

Baby's progress:  Now baby is focused on putting on the pounds and getting ready to be born

Weight gain:  20 pounds

Stretch marks:  None!  Hallelujah!

Sleep: Lots and lots and lots of potty breaks

Gender: Guesses are pretty much split 50/50.  We officially have a name for both a boy and a girl.  So either way, we're ready!

Movement:  All the time.

Best moment this week: Maternity photos this weekend.  The sneak peek brought tears to my eyes. 

Looking forward to:  My Baby Sprinkle this weekend (Followed up by a pedicure with the girls).  We are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our life.

Food cravings:  I'm officially OVER sunny d!  WOO!  I poured my usual morning glass and gagged at the taste.   However, I'm also hungry and nauseous at the same time.  So that's fun.

Belly Button - In or Out:  mostly out.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Food in general

Wedding Rings - On or Off:  Off during the week while at work.  Off at home.

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks.  Pelvic pain aka signs of dilation.  I've had a few painful contractions as well.

What I miss:  A nice cold beer on a sun filled patio.

Symptoms: Low baby, pelvic pain, lower back pain.  Body is getting ready for baby!

Workouts: Ha.  Hahahaha.  I'm walking.  That's it.

Things that suck:  The aches and pains that come with the final weeks of pregnancy.  Most of the time I feel fine, but dang, some of those pains are SHARP and prevent me from playing with #wiggydiggy the way I used to.

Things that don't suck:  Knowing we are about to be a family of four.  #wiggydiggy is so excited to be a big brother and asks for baby to come every day. 

#wiggydiggy at 37 weeks