33 weeks

                                                                                             Close up:

How far along? 33 weeks 

Size of baby: Over 4 pounds and about 19 inches long. I told you last week he was the size of a pineapple, but I was wrong. Croix is about the size of a pineapple this week :)

Total weight gain:  I've gained 2 pounds in 2 weeks. My doc told me from here on out I should gain 1 pound per week....so I am right on track. Total weight gain so far: 24.5 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Nothing new. 

Stretch marks? Two small patches on my lower belly and on my girls. 

Sleep: Oh my gosh. MISERABLE. I hope that when I go back to work next week I'm so exhausted when I get home that I am able to sleep through the night. 

Best moment this week:  Finding out that Croix is 'head down'! He is getting ready to roll! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Gender:  Sweet baby boy. 

Belly Button in or out? IN.

Wedding rings on or off?  Bands AND ring are now off. 

Miss Anything? Breathing normal, walking around without a backache, moving at a fast pace, not sweating so much, eating chicken (can you believe I just said that? I don't miss actual chicken- but I miss OPTIONS when I am out to eat!!! Cutting chicken out of your diet is hard work). This list could go on and on. It's all worth is for our baby boy though! 

Food cravings: Chips and SALSA and anything SWEET. 

Labor Signs: No. I hope I can determine the difference between Braxton Hicks and actual contractions...

Symptoms: My back. My back. My achy breaky back. When I am sitting down it doesn't give me problems at all. The second I stand up and let all this weight sit on my lower back bones and hips...oh wow...a piercing pain for about 3 seconds. When I am laying down it aches as well. And you should see me trying to toss and turn while I'm in bed- it's hilarious!! 

Happy or moody? HAPPPPPPPY. This week my Mamaw came over to help me wash some of Croix's newborn clothes. It made me so happy to see a pile of tiny folded baby boy clothes sitting on my couch. It absolutely melted my heart. 

Looking forward to: HOLDING THIS SWEET LITTLE BOY. WE ARE SO, SO, SO CLOSE.

• I had my family baby shower this weekend (with a few special friends) and it was PERFECT. My Cousin Wendi and Aunt Janie did a wonderful job of decorating. Everything was wonderful. I love when family comes into town. It's always a great time. Croix was of course spoiled with lots of gifts. We are pretty much set with everything we need for him. The only thing I need to get is a bath tub and some bibs. Then we will officially be set for him!  

• The nursery is coming along great. I am still waiting on some items to come in the mail. I know I keep saying this but I promise to have pictures posted as soon as everything is complete. We are so close to being finished! 

• I go back to the doctor on August 21st. Then I will schedule an appointment on a weekly basis from there on out. 

• Can you believe we only have 7 weeks left?! IS THAT A JOKE? TIME. IS. FLYING. That's 49 days. 

Have a lovely week!