Week 33 - Month 9

Week: 33

Baby:

Total weight gain: 22 pounds! My legs are feeling it!!

Sleep: Sleep is getting more difficult. Kyle is over his sickness and we are back in the same room. I don't feel like I am getting up as much to go to the restroom, but I am struggling to get comfortable. My body pillow is the most wonderful thing ever, but it is so difficult to roll over at night. I am one of those sleepers that tosses all night, so I wake up every time I try to start rolling over. As I am getting larger (ouch!), the comfort level is decreasing!

Favorite moment of the week: My favorite moment of the week was finally getting the crib back and putting it together. We also got the room organized the way we want it to be. It was such a great feeling because I feel like I am running out of time (even though I technically have 7 weeks left). Here are some pictures of the progress so far:

It's still a work in progress, but we are getting closer every day.

Miss anything? Like I mentioned above, I am missing sleep. Luckily, with being home, I can sleep in some. I miss having a consistent nights sleep where I don't wake up 400 times. I know...I know...people say this just prepares you baby, but it is still hard.

Movement: Kason moves all the time. I love to watch him move around and I wonder what I part of him I am seeing when he shoves around in there. 

Cravings: Unfortunately, cravings for anything have passed right now. Eating in general doesn't sound very appetizing due to the reflux. I just wish I could find something that wouldn't bother me at all. If I could, I would eat that all day. 

Anything make you queasy or sick? Eating....haha! As the weeks are beginning to wind down, eating is getting harder and less desirable. I hear people say that the reflux goes away almost immediately after birth...let's hope for that!! =)

Gender: Boy!! Kason Dale Basham!

Labor signs: None this early!

Symptoms: The round ligament pain is increasing over the past week. I have moments where it truly hurts my stomach muscles to move around. It is hard to go from sitting to standing and vice versa when I haven't moved for a while. My obgyn thinks there may be some Braxton Hicks mixed in with the round ligament pain.

Mood: My mood was not the best this past week. Up until this point, I have been doing really well and I have been in good spirits. This week was hard though. Kyle was busy all week...having to be at various functions and taking call. He also left Friday and was in Chicago through Sunday. This left me by myself a lot more than usual and gave me time to start panicking about running out of time to spend with him and get things done for Kason's arrival. I think it is just starting to hit me how close we are at this point. Kyle and I went on a true date when he got back Sunday night and that helped me so much. We were able to talk about my fears and just spend time together. 

Looking forward to: My next dr. appt on Tuesday and my mom is coming for Labor Day! I am so excited to get to spend some time with her before Kason arrives. We need some girl time and I need her help getting things wrapped up for Kason's debut. 

Freak-out moment of the week: My only freak-out moments consisted of being here more by myself (like I mentioned above) and working myself into a tizzy because of the short amount of time we have. 

Thankful for: A husband who will take me on dates when I am feeling down and worried. 

Week 32

Week: 32

Baby: Kason is the size of a jicama this week (whatever that is...haha). He is roughly 3.75 pounds and about 16 inches long. I can totally believe this because he is pushing on every part of my body. He is sitting up in my chest and down in my knee caps all at the same time. Not sure where he will go over these next 8 weeks. Kason will gain a third to half of his weight from her to delivery. 

Total weight gain: 22 pounds (Boo!!!) It was a little difficult to stand on the scale this time and watch them keep scooting the bars over. I was hitting numbers I never imagined seeing....but I know it means that Kason is healthy and growing. (It's still kind of crazy though...haha!)

Sleep: So I am still sleeping by myself (if you remember, we slept in 2 twin beds in FL last week)....not that Kyle and I are fighting, but he has come down with a really bad cold and spends all night coughing up his lungs. We tried to sleep in the same bed the first night, and every time I moved, he coughed....and every time he coughed, I moved. So, I got up and went to the spare bedroom so we could try to catch some Zzzzz's. We have been in two bedrooms all week because he got worse before he got better. I won't say I hate sleeping by myself. It gives my body pillow and I more room....but I miss the hubby, so I'm ready to be back to normal.

Favorite moment of the week: I had a shower with some of the residents' wives and that was super fun. We met at a local Mexican restaurant here in Knoxville and spent time hanging out and enjoying each other's company. It was fun because three of the girls have kids and the other three of us were expecting. It was fun to exchange stories about what is to come! I also started prenatal yoga at the hospital this week. I go once a week and it has been really fun to practice breathing techniques and stretches that will relieve the pressure of the baby.

Miss anything? This week I am beginning to miss certain shoes. My feet haven't swollen at all during my pregnancy, but they are now showing signs of swelling. I tried to wear some wedges to church the other day, and I could barely get my feet in them...much less wear them for hours. I still have a lot of shoes I can wear (I mean...come on....I have over 100 pairs of shoes), but it is sad realizing that not only are all my clothes taken from me, but now some of my shoes are. 

Movement: He is a wild child! You can see him move from the outside and push from one side to the other. My belly looks so lop-sided sometimes. 

Cravings: Nothing specific this week.

Anything make you queasy or sick? My reflux is killing me. I have to eat really small meals and eat really early every evening to give my body time to digest. Kason is so crammed in there that he is cutting off my stomach and making it very hard to digest my food. The meds help some, but I know that this just comes with the territory over these last several weeks. 

Gender: Boy!! Kason Dale Basham!

Labor signs: None this early!

Symptoms: The symptom of pregnancy this week is the LACK of ability to get on the floor and back up. I look hilarious having to roll over onto my knees to get up off the floor. I try to avoid it at all costs if I can. Kyle thinks it's funny when I drop something and just stare at it. I tell him I am trying to decide if it is worth it to bend down and pick it up....haha! 

Mood: My mood has been good over the past week. I just haven't felt well due to the reflux so I feel kind of grumpy around eating time. It's just really hard to eat knowing you are going to feel queasy later. 

Looking forward to: This week I am putting a lot of focus on getting the nursery put together. We got the crib back from being refinished last week and it is ready to put together. I am ready to have the nursery ready to go so I don't have that worry in September. 

Thankful for: I am thankful for such a great pregnancy so far. I have not had any true complications during these past 32 weeks and I am so thankful for that and hope that I continue to have a smooth pregnancy in the upcoming weeks. 

Week 31: Pensacola Beach!!!

Week: 31

Baby: Kason is now about the size of a coconut. He is measuring over 16 inches long and weighs about 3.3 pounds. He can turn his head from side to side and he is beginning to plump up in his arms, legs and body. 

Total weight gain: 16 pounds

Sleep: Sleep was funny this week because Kyle and I had to sleep in twin beds in the condo, but it was actually really good for me. I had my body pillow and could spread out as much as I wanted for the 7 days we were there. I did not bother Kyle with the body pillow or with getting up 5 times a night. I actually slept better knowing that I was not bothering him this week!

Favorite moment of the week: Where do I begin? We had such a fantastic time this week at Pensacola Beach. We spent time at the beach doing nothing and ate at so many fantastic restaurants. My other favorite part was being in the pool. It literally took the 16 extra pounds off my legs and I was able to relax and float around. This was so good for my body. I felt like I didn't weigh anything and it was awesome! Here are some pictures recapping the week:

Miss anything? This was the first week I was unable to wear my rings due to swelling. I am not sure if it was just due to the heat in Florida or if this is a new thing from here on out. We shall see if I can wear them this week. If not, they will go around my neck because I feel naked not having them on my person. 

Movement: Kason did not seem to mind the heat! He was still just as active as always and would wiggle around after I would eat the great food there. 

Cravings: They had sno cones in Florida! For anyone who knows me, this was a very exciting find. I had a few of them while we were there and it was heaven! Knoxville needs a sno cone shack!!!

Anything make you queasy or sick? I am having trouble eating heavy-like foods such as peanut butter. I think my body is having trouble digesting this quickly and I am feeling really queasy due to it. I have had to stop eating peanut butter or eating very little at a time due to the feeling sick.

Gender: Boy!! Kason Dale Basham!

Labor signs: None this early!

Symptoms: I am still having some Braxton Hicks contractions, but they usually only happen early in the morning. It is nothing that scares me...it just catches me off guard. 

Mood: Great this week! I have been able to enjoy the wonderful beach and spend time with family. 

Looking forward to: I am looking forward to my 32 week appointment and starting prenatal yoga this week. I also have a shower with some of the wives of residents at UT. I am excited about seeing them and celebrating with them.

Freak-out moment of the week: No freak-out moments of the week...it was very warm down in Florida and there would be times I would have to stop what I was doing and catch my breath of cool down in the air conditioning. Overall, the heat did not bother me as much as I expected it would. 

Thankful for: Time spent away from home and relaxing with my hubby. It was nice to spend that one-on-one time with each other before our world changes in a few short months. I am also thankful that we got to spend time with Josh and Sara enjoying their company and spending time with them. This will definitely not be our last vacation with them. The next one will just be a little different with a small addition. 

Week 30...10 to go!!

Week: 30

Baby: Kason is roughly 15 inches long and weighs around 3 pounds. He is about the size of a head of cabbage. His eyes are continuing to develop, but they are not very keen. It is so hard to believe that I am already 30 weeks along. The countdown to get everything finished is definitely on!

Total weight gain: 16 pounds

Sleep: Now that I have mastered the body pillow, sleep comes pretty well. The only problem is getting up so many times a night to use the restroom. It is almost every two hours on the dot. We usually go to bed at 11pm, so I am usually up around 1am, 3am, 5am and 7am. It is so funny how routine this becomes. 

Favorite moment of the week: My favorite moment this week was finishing up our birthing classes. We had such a great time attending these at UT Medical Center. I feel so much more prepared after attending these for four weeks. They did a great job of providing an in-depth understanding of the birthing process.

Miss anything? I miss being able to get on the floor. It is difficult to sit on the floor and get back up. I feel like a watermelon rolling around on the floor to get up. I have to roll over to my knees to get up and it's rather amusing to watch.

Movement: Kason moves a lot these days. He always moves a lot after I have eaten and when I lay down to sleep at night. His movements are getting easier to see on the outside these days since I am running out of room and he is getting bigger.

Cravings: Nothing new...just milk and other dairy products.

Anything make you queasy or sick? Still the reflux. Like I mentioned last week, the medicine is helping, but I have to sit up for several hours after eating.

Gender: Boy!! Kason Dale Basham!

Labor signs: None this early!

Symptoms: I have been packing this whole week for our trip to Florida. The only symptom regarding pregnancy is how difficult it is to pack bags. It is a struggle to bend over 400 times to load a suitcase and bags with food. I have had to pack in spurts and then rest my back for awhile. 

Mood: Great!

Looking forward to: We leave for Pensacola Beach, Florida this weekend!! Woohoo.....

Thankful for: A babymoon to the beach to relax before we start the final countdown to Kason! I am so excited to get to spend the weekend with my brother, Josh, and sister-in-law, Sara. It is going to be a great week!!