34 Weeks

Bags Packed

I have our bags packed for the hospital! I have some random things I still need to put in their, plus the things I can't pack until I know it's time to go - here are some of the the things I ended up packing:

1. Breast pump and accessories

2. Flip Flops

3. Magazines

4. Notebook and pen

5. Hair ties and bobby pins

6. 2 outfits for me and Chris (this includes underwear and nursing bras)

7. Outfits for Zach

8. Swaddling Blanket

9. Wipes

10. Hat for Zach

11. Blanket for Zach

12. Pacifiers

13. A couple receiving blankets

14. Body wash

I still need to throw in the breast pump manual, car seat manual, chapstick and hard candy. I'm planning on doing that Tuesday night.

Then, of course, when it's time I'll be gathering up the things I use daily and can't pack yet, like deodorant, toothbrush, cameras, etc.

34 week appointment

Blood pressure was good.

Weight increased....and if it keeps increasing at this speed I'm still going to gain 20 more pounds.

Zachary's heart rate was 141.

I learned that I will be hooked up to antibiotics when I go into labor - because of my heart....

She checked to see what position Zach was in - he is head down, so I'm hoping he stays that way. She showed me where his butt and head were - it's neat knowing what you are feeling.

I go back in 2 weeks and then it's weekly from there.......

Statisticals

So...I'm 34 weeks today! That means today is my last bi-monthly appointment and it goes to weekly after this!

So, what does this mean in terms of statistics!?

I am 34 weeks which is equal to 8 1/2 months - 3rd trimester.

6 weeks remain until your due date.

Mr. Zachary will be full term in two weeks from today!

I am 238 days through my pregnancy (85%) - 42 days remain until my due date.

I am 53.8% through the 3rd trimester.

Estimate of Zachary's length and weight: 17 inches and 5 pounds. Wowzers - no wonder his kicks have started to feel HARD!!

Work Baby Shower

My work had a baby shower for me last Friday. I didn't get many pictures, you'd have to understand my work environment to get why I didn't ask anyone to take any! Here are a couple I took myself:

The plates/napkins:

The cake (cupcakes)

A diaper cake a co-worker made!

33 weeks

It seems like I always remember to take the picture after I get out of the shower so my hair is wet and I have no make up on.

Don't you love how my bra is always hanging out?! The shirts fit me int he belly but a little big in the chest!

Maternity Pictures

Here are a couple shots from the maternity pictures I had taken Easter weekend.

Hat!

I had this little hat crocheted for when Baby Zachary is born - to substitute for the hat they put on babies in the hospital after birth.....

I will have no problem coordinating little outfits with it since essentially all his clothes are either some form of blue or brown!!

Random Nursery Pictures

The crib.

Ceiling fan pulls.

A couple signs I have for the front door! I got them off etsy - Love em'!

Little man already has a ton of clothes! (yes, that is a barbie bag - it's storing part of the pack & play - maybe I need to invest in a more "manly" bag?! : )

When I get our maternity pictures I am going to put one in this frame. As of now it's just the baby that came with the frame.

Friends Baby Shower

The cake. Not only was it beautiful it tasted great too!

Some of the guests

The hosts of the baby shower : ) - Ashley and Sarah

The diaper cake Sarah made for me. Loved it!

Standing in front of the cake table.

Mr. Jack was in attendance - so cute!

Kenley came too - and was all smiles for the shower!

One of my gifts from Kara!

Opening gifts

Bentley came to the shower!

Coming Soon!

Pictures from my friends baby shower : )

32 week appointment

Heart rate was good - it was in the 140's - I don't remember the exact number.

I meausured right on, at 32 weeks.

I gained more weight. Inevitable, I guess....

It was a fast appointment!

Cardiologist Results

Got the results from the heart scan - my heart looked good as far as the size and everything. They did notice that one of the valves was slightly leaking - but didn't seem too concerned about that.

The first time I wore the heart monitor nothing got recorded - GRRR! So I had to wear it again. Got those results back and they said they looked normal.

Now, they'll determine if I need to take antibiotics before Zach is born - to make sure there the leaking heart valve doesn't cause an infection during birth......

So - overall, pretty good news!

32 weeks

**Notice - We're moved in! New weekly picture spot : )

31 weeks

**Notice our coffee table and all pictures have disappeared. At this point we we had all but moved ourselves!