34 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:  I have hit the seeing my OB every 2 weeks now milestone.  Which means we are getting closer.  That is a BIG highlight in my book. 

How far along:  34 weeks

Size of baby:  According to my weekly email the Brother of Andrew is weighing in about 4 3/4 lbs and almost 18 inches long.  According to my appointment last time he is measuring in right at 5 lbs.  We will see what's happening on Friday when I go in for my check up.

Stretch Marks:  Nothing new.  

Gender:  BOY

Name:   We finally have a name and it feels good.  Naming him makes the fact that we are having a boy even more real.  But we will not be spilling he beans on his name. We did tell the kids because they were all set on a name that we did not choose, we figured they needed time to adjust - and they now mostly accepting his name. 

Movement:  He very active later in the evening when I'm trying to sleep and pretty much anytime I sit now.  He is also getting quite strong and you can see my belly moving or pieces of him poking quite far out. The kids like to guess which part they are seeing. 

Sleep:  Insomnia and bathroom visits are annoying. 

Exercise:   I have been walking, going up and down stairs and just being up and about. 

What I miss:  I miss sleeping through the night and doing things without all the extra effort.  Also I miss not having heartburn. It comes on every afternoon like clockwork.  Also I miss having energy. 

Cravings:  Anything Italian, fruit, salads and LOTS and LOTS of carbs. 

Aversions: Beef, mexican and anything BBQ - oh and anything greasy. 

Best moment of the week:  After not feeling well and only getting worse these last 2 weeks, I finally went to a family doctor to get checked out.  We discovered that I have bronchitis - which explains a whole lot.  I started antibiotics today and should hopefully be feeling better soon. 

Looking forward to: Holding this little trickster and sharing his name with everyone and my appointment on Thursday.