week 37

FULL TERM!! We made it! According to apps and doctors baby can come any day now without any serious complications from being under developed. The US tech showed her measuring at 36 weeks and 2 days when I went in on week 36 and 5 days. They said that is close enough to being right-on since the due date is an estimate anyway. According to a complicated math formula she is weighing in at 6lbs 3oz! She is supposed to gain a half pound per week so if she goes to 40 weeks she will be a little over 7.5lbs. I don't know if I trust that number since there is no way to really accurately determine her weight. I have heard tons of stories about that number being drastically off. I'm still thinking under 8lbs but I guess we will just have to wait and see!

36 weeks and 5 days (6lbs 3oz......maybe :))!!! I think that is a baby first to the mouth...or her best impression of my favorite phrase, "why I oughta!!!!!". Probably the latter.

In other news...my extremely cool doctor who doesn't ever get too worked up about anything...made me get a flu shot. It wasn't really a question...she just sent the nurse in and I got one. She told me to make Will get one...who ironically is sick (but won't go to the doctor). AND she said to tell anyone who wants to come visit the baby to get a shot first. Her words people!!! I haven't had a flu shot in 10+ years. I boycott them usually...but I really, really don't want a sick baby. You will be shunned from future visits if you bring disease into my home...yes, that means you Will!!!!

Anywho, on with the bumpdate!

This looks fake!! I feel like I look like I'm wearing a fake stomach except that my butt and thighs have morphed into one shape and I know THAT isn't fake. This is what happens when you haven't seen a picture of yourself in 2-3 weeks! Holy!!! p.s. the black and white photo is because Will asked me to "try and look tanner" because my face was too pale with the light in the room...the compliments never end!!!

Total weight gain:  38lbs

Maternity clothes? Yep. I'm terrified to wear anything but black pants to work from now on. I just know my water will break at work. Will just suggested I bring a towel for work while making a grossed-out face. Ohhhh Will!

Stretch marks?  I'm past stretch marks and dreading other postpartum gross body issues...

Sleep:  I don't know what is happening at night. I am either ACTUALLY getting all sorts of weird pains OR tricking myself into thinking I might be having contractions OR dreaming it all. Either way....I'm not sleeping much.

Best moment this week: Ultrasound Day!!! Whoooooo!!

Miss Anything: This one is really dumb and probably a little bratty....but I really miss wearing my wedding bands!

Movement:  Still tons of movement. I can't tell if she wants out or is partying....

Food cravings: Nothing really. Feeling so barfy at nights now.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Food smells at work. Someone burns their effing popcorn at least once a day in the breakroom. I don't understand why this is a difficult task. It should be banned. Needless to say it makes me nauseous.

Gender: Pretty pretty princess. (Remember that game??? I never had it but I was always jealous of the younger girls playing it. I think I was a little old when it actually came out.)

Symptoms:  Tired mostly. I feel full...not of food but of baby. Full of baby. I'm NOT to the point where people say they are just ready to give birth and get the baby out...yet. I feel like I have so much left to do! I don't think I actually do....but it still feels that way. I'm okay with going 40+ week as of today. Famous last words?

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy happy happy. I'm very nervous for Jameson to actually be here but I just want to know what she looks like! Until then I'm content working up until my due date (while I can still get paid :)) and letting her come when she's ready! Take your time Jameson!

week 36

I never got a picture for this week so I found this picture of something Will has likened me to MULTIPLE times these past few weeks....

Back story: When freaking out that my stomach wasn't "big enough" for 36 weeks Will mentioned, "yea but don't forget you've got that gorilla body...like me". He was dead serious. We have discussed this before about how we think we appear fatter than we actualy are due to our sway-backs and bulbous butts. However, not something you expect to hear from your loving husband at 36 weeks pregnant.

Total weight gain:  37lbs...getting larger by the minute!

Maternity clothes?  Yes, and precious Will treated me to a new dress on our anniversary so I didn't have to wear the same thing over and over for the next 4 weeks. Thanks Willis.

Stretch marks?  Yea...I'm anticipating secret ones after I give birth too...

Sleep:  I've been averaging getting up about twice a night. Sometimes once. Sometimes none and sometimes 3 times! I woke up with pains once that I thought were Braxton Hicks but just turned out to be a ridiculously full (and painful) bladder.

Best moment this week: Definitely our anniversary dinner date followed by a totally unnecessary stop by the mall for The Cheesecake Factory for, duh, cheesecake! I can't remember the last time we went on a nice date that wasn't on our sofa or with a group of people. I like sofa dates more than anything but it seriously felt like we were on a first date! (Except not at a cheap Mexican restaurant like our real first date). I almost forgot how to conduct myself in nice places! Jk.

Miss Anything: I miss planning to wear things without considering, "What if my water broke in this outfit? Would everyone be able to tell?". I'm in that stage where I'm terrified that it will happen in the middle of a meeting or group of people. If I had my choice I would be confined to my house for the last few weeks! What an irrational fear?!? My 3 friends, that all just had babies, never even had their water break! Well I think the doctor might have broken theirs' or it happened in the hospital. But still.

Movement:  Lots of movement this week. I haven't felt any of the somersaults but I'm hoping it's because she is too big for that. Side note: Dr. Hauschka says that this will not be a "huge" baby. I had previously expressed my fears of a 9-10lb-er. She is going to get a look next Tuesday to see for sure but she didn't seem to think Jameson was very big....yet. 

Food cravings: Nothing new...just my usual carbs and sweets.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Oh my gosh I knew there was a reason I wasn't overly interested in vegetables this pregnancy. I didn't have time to go out for lunch one day this week so I got something at work and, not surprisingly, only bagels and vegetables were left at the Bistro. I ate some broccoli (with ranch dip obvi) but almost had to go home early. Broccoli reflux is like constantly burping up a dumpster in your mouth. I tried eating a banana afterwards to get a better taste in my mouth but I just ended up having ranch-banana taste instead.

Gender: Panther's baby princess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (In your face Will)

Symptoms:  I'm not as tired as I had been previously...I think I'm getting used to my work schedule now. I had some pains that made me stop in my tracks at Target. Seems like I should probably stop visiting Target since this happens every time I go there, but I can't....I also had a contraction while getting my sonogram at the doctor's office that I couldn't feel! Now that I know what I'm looking/feeling for I can tell that I have had more than a few of those but they don't really feel like anything yet. Just feels like your abs former abs tightening a little. I've had some other weird pains too but they are mostly just uncomfortable baby moving pains. Nothing a nap or a shower couldn't fix.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but definitely still emotional! Cried at my desk because someone I didn't expect to contribute to my work shower gift card did. That was fun. Sometimes I get sad when Will has to leave me for soccer or work if it's late at night or really early in the AM....so dumb. I'm trying to absorb all the Will and Michael time I can....I guess!!!

Happy Anniversary McWilliam!!

Early post for anniversary time!!! Happy 2nd anniversary to my favorite person in the entire world! We celebrated with a doctor's appointment, dinner, and dessert! WE ARE CRAZY...crazy old!!!! Just kidding. No gifts this year...since we got each other a baby and all...but we're cool with that! I think we're actually skipping all holidays for the rest of the year...except Halloween. No way I'm skipping that! Anyway I'll do a bumpdate later this week because today's post is dedicated to my main-man Willis!

who has 2-thumbs and is about to be a dad? THIS GUY!

I can honestly say I hope that Jameson grows up to be just-like-her-dad...JUST LIKE HIM! Except for the body hair...and the facial hair...and the cat allergies. But, seriously, other than that she can have everything else! LLD!

week 35...that means 35 days to go!

OMG I can't believe I have 5 weeks to go! I felt like October has sounded so far away for so long that I just had it in my mind that it is still far away. And it definitely is not.
So besides my 35 day countdown...I got pictures back from my shower. I just have to say THANK YOU!!!!!! to everyone that decorated, cooked, cleaned, and whatever else happened! I have a few pictures to share but I realize I was a bad guest-of-honor and didn't get my picture taken with everyone that came out....sorry guys and gals! Blame pregnancy brain! On with the pics!

The awesome spread! Lauren's bunting was the best!

More food!!!

The main event plus half of a baby Mila!

The worst present. Already packaged to be re-gifted to the nearest dumpster. Just kidding Richard....I'm sure these will make lovely butt-wiping rags!

The best gifts....ones with cats!!!!!! Will is thrilled.

Me and the grandmother's to be

The soccer gals!

My bear-faced Willis.He hates the beard but I LOVE it!

Total weight gain:  36lbs...looks like I'm gaining weight in spurts. Hope I can keep it under 40!!!!!

Maternity clothes?  I'm not even worrying about being creative with my outfits anymore. I rotate between a pair of khakis and black work pants. I tried a dress this Monday and had so much chub rub on my Family Dollar orientation tour that I may never wear one again.

Stretch marks?  Thought I found some more but they were just sleep marks...whew!

Sleep:  Really tired but I force myself to stay up until 10pm otherwise I will wake up in the middle of the night and not be able to fall back asleep. I usually get a second wind around 7:30pm so it works out.

Best moment this week: BABY SHOWER!! Lauren, Sarah, and Patsy did an awesome job. I can't thank them enough!

Miss Anything: I miss my close parking lot at my old job. I forgot how miserable the Family Dollar parking lot is in the summer. Luckily my boss gave me her really sweet spot once this week and I snuck in some visitor parking!!

Movement:  Jameson had a slow day on Tuesday that had me freaking out all day but I did my kick counter and it said she had enough movement so I tried not to think about it. Normally Jameson wakes up before me and starts doing small kicks as she's waking up. I usually start my day in bed saying, "good morning Jameson!"  and then I go back to sleep for another hour...but on Wednesday I wanted to make sure she was still okay so I woke up before her and offered some good morning-belly shaking! She responded with a slow nudge and then was going nuts by breakfast time. She had a big couple of days so I told Will she must have taken a "Michael day" on Tuesday......just napping the day away! She's probably part cat.

Food cravings: I've had a cupcake (or 2) every day since Saturday. I can't stop.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not really! I can eat pretty much anything but chicken wings still! I'm still getting reflux though but not nearly as bad as it has been.

Gender: Total baby diva!

Symptoms:  Tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiired! And my thunder-thigh chub rub....
Also I think she must have dropped a couple of weeks ago because I can breathe so much easier. I am also had much more pressure on my bladder too! Now I get why they call it lightening though...I really do feel less huge now that she is in a different position!

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Now that my shower has come and gone I am totally more relaxed! I had myself all worked up trying to get the house ready and now I'm ready to just sit and wait for baby to come! Not to mention I had a prenatal massage on Satruday (Thanks Patti!)....I have wanted one every day since then. I think I will do one next weekend....if not sooner!!!

week 34...push present!??!

Is that taboo?? Or maybe just tacky to talk about? The guide on our hospital tour talked about it sooo I think I will too. I'm fairly certain this is a 21st century fad but I'm for it! I will explain. For starters it's totally a misnomer...anyone that carries a baby "qualifies" for this gift so saying it's a push present is just for titling purposes. It's a reward for all that hard work...right Will?? Will and I were clueless to this fad until it was brought to our attention a couple years ago. My first reaction was, "gross"...but now I totally get it. Yes, my reward for carrying a baby 10 months is...a baby...and that is MORE than enough. But this is for funsies! Why not? After some discussion, Will and I came up with a practical solution/compromise for this. It's really an excuse for us to spend money on ourselves one last time before we are full blown parents. Ready? No judging...

Hopefully ours won't look like this....

Don't worry...this isn't Will's way of calling me fat. He was very self-conscious that people would think that about him if I broadcasted what I wanted. So sensitive. Neither of us can figure out when we would somehow be able to make a gym stop while working and having a baby. I don't know how people do this parenting thing...I will just have to experience it for myself! Anyway, I've felt very sedentary for the past 8.5 months and it will be winter before I can get cleared to exercise again...I'm not a huge fan of running outside in the winter so this seems like a no-brainer. Check back with me around Spring and see how good of an investment this was...

Sleepy/puffy Michael and Sista Sarah on our way to breakfast! Forgot to get a side shot for this week but I'm sure I'll be even bigger next week so I'm not too worried!

Total weight gain:   33lbs...no weight gain this week and Dr. Hauschka scheduled an US for week 36 to make sure Jameson isn't measuring "small". I measured the same size 2 weeks ago as I did this week but that was by a different doctor so she just wants to be sure. I'm trying not to think about it until then...no sense in worrying yet.

Maternity clothes?  I can't remember if I mentioned that my friend Kirsten, who had a baby in June, loaned me lots of maternity clothes! It was perfect timing. I thought I was going to have to go out and buy a bunch of new clothes that were Family Dollar appropriate. I had to buy new pants but all her tops fit me pretty well so hopefully I can makes those last 6 more weeks! Thanks KK!

Stretch marks?  Found some new guys. I've given up hope. So many weird body markings happening everywhere that I may as well delete this portion.

Sleep:  I think I'm in a walking coma. I have to wake up about 2 hours earlier than I was previously. That has been a major adjustment. I have been going to bed much earlier than before...or trying to at least. Will has decided to take advantage of his vacation days by going out or staying up later than normal which is awful timing. I have been zombie-ing around for days now.

Best moment this week: Started my new job! Took a really fat ID picture and almost cried about it so the cranky security guard tried to make me feel better by telling me to come back after baby face-weight is gone and I can get a new one! Hooray! He is never nice to me so that really made my day. I am not exaggerating the face-fatness of this photo either. Must have used a blob lens. For real.

Miss Anything: I miss NOT waddling. I have become more aware of it now that I am walking the long halls for Family Dollar. I can hear myself too...shuffling and grunting when I sit. It's much quieter than my old job where LaDonna jammed to R&B beats all day long....

Movement:  Tons. She is on her own little baby schedule. Night movin' to the max! I'm hoping this isn't representative of her sleep schedule once out of the womb :/

Food cravings: Nothing really (as I eat a post-breakfast cupcake). Just the same old red meat cravings! I have been snacking less thanks to my new busy work schedule. Since I'm "new" I have a lot of my time designated to things I wouldn't normally be doing. I really just want to sit at my desk and draw/check stores.  That leaves less idle time for snacking! Which is probably a good thing! I will be back at it soon enough! 

Anything making you queasy or sick:  My new boss (who is 8 months pregnant) told me she likes tuna fish on cinnamon-raisin bread....I had to stop eating what I was eating. It's such a weird combo!!! But I won't judge.

Gender: Baby Princess of the Kitten-land!

Symptoms:  Sooooo freaking tired. Like almost-needed-a-wheelchair-escort-out-of-Target-after-work TIRED!!!! My feet ached and my body was a type of tired you only feel when you have the flu or something like that...oh and I was in Target so I couldn't just take a time-out!

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Still bossy and cranky. Will going out with friends and drinking and me knowing I can't do that makes me super jealous and cranky. I don't even want to go...I'm way too tired. But just knowing I don't have the option enrages me for some reason! So ridiculous but it happened. I want Will to be sleepy with me and give me back rubs....at 8pm...Ha! I'll get over it. Soon we will both be sleepy and cranky...but it will be worth it!!

week 33 but more importantly....Will's 30th!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIS!!!!!!!!!

I picked this one for Kevin's face...good one.

This is overdue but I wanted to postpone this post until after Will's birthday surprise! Hooray Will! You did it! You're 30! This past weekend we went to Atlanta/Alpharetta/Suwanee for sooo many things. We celebrated one of Will's best friend's birthdays Saturday night. (I feel like I definitely messed up the punctuation somewhere in that sentence...too many possesives or not enough??). The next day we went with Will's family to the Braves game where me met up with some of Will's closest friends...which was a surprise... that I somehow pulled off! Will tried to ruin it so many times...so many times. Anyway, above is the group at the game. (There were some little boys in the row in front of us also celebrating a birthday. I found that amusing.) It was a good time even though the Braves lost...and UGA lost the night before...and then Man U made some unfortunate trades that left Will pouting all day Monday. Poor guy! 
In addition to celebrating b-days we had some quality baby time with our friends the Willis'. Lindsey and Duran just had their second little boy about 6 weeks ago, Baby Grey! They also are parents to 2 1/2 year old Beckam. Even though we only got the tiniest glimpse in the life of a family of 4 I actually made a baby fall asleep so I was really pleased with myself! I don't have any pictures of that so you'll have to take my word for it.  
It was also my last week of work at my short lived life as a "design assistant". I didn't do much assisting but I ran the shop and picked out a few fabrics here and there...I was surprisingly busy this week so I didn't get one last picture with my mirrors! Will will have to step up his photo game from now on. On with the bumpdate!

Terrible quality photo but it's all I had time for!!

Total weight gain:   I think it's like 33lbs now. Aiming for sub 40lbs now....

Maternity clothes?  Even though I gained a pound I can fit into my pants much better than I did the last week. I think my belly dropped because my pants now fit securely UNDER my belly instead of ON my belly. It worked out nicely.

Stretch marks?  Yea yea yea....

Sleep:  I had a bad week of sleep. Some napping here and there and then monster back pain at night.

Best moment this week: Still really excited to start my new/old job and be back with my old coworkers!!

Miss Anything: My sushi craving is back....

Movement:  A lot of movement still!  I look forward to every 10am and 11pm punch fest...I feel her if I'm sitting still throughout the day but that doesn't usually happen too often. I have had some crippling bladder punches from Baby James though...

Food cravings: I haven't been overly hungry this week....I actually was able to get through the week with "snack lunches" and not have to sit down and have a meal like I normally did. Sometimes that left me starving by 4:30 though. Way too embarrassed to eat dinner that early though.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Mmm reflux...

Gender: Lady baby

Symptoms:  So tired! Fat ankles after a long day and back pain. I keep waiting for Braxton Hicks but I have no idea what they are supposed to feel like so I don't really know what I'm waiting for. I don't even know if everyone gets them...

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Cranky and bossy! Trying to get our house ready for baby and baby shower has made me a tyrant. Will has been running around trying to get stuff done on his "vacation" time but I feel like nothing is getting marked off my ever-growing to do list! It will get done right??