Confession: I’m kinda over these updates.
Which is odd because I totally LOVE talking about myself and showing you pictures of me in my underwear.
But when I start something, I don’t quit. Luckily there should only be about 5 more of these. (<-maybe less – Porter is measuring at 35 weeks!)
What is baby up to at 34 weeks?
(from BabyCenter.com)
- Baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (about the size of a cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long.
- His fat layers — which will help regulate his body temperature once he’s born — are filling him out, making him rounder.
- Babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.
How is mama feeling?
Fitness
I’m maintaining my fitness which is a feat in itself. I mostly just want to lay down all day long. Ha. Porter feels like he’s “engaged” which means his head and body are ready for birth – this also means there is SO much pressure put on my hips and joints. Totally normal – it just feels uncomfortable to do some of the things I was doing in the first and second trimesters (example: jumping jacks are now half-jacks.)
Here’s the rundown from last week:
- Monday: Bootcamp + 20 min. ArcTrainer
- Tuesday: 3 mile run <-for SURE the last one of this pregnancy – ooomph! So uncomfortable!
- Wednesday: Bootcamp
- Thursday: Zumba
- Friday: AM: Bootcamp, PM: 2 mile stroller walk
- Saturday: Aqua Aerobics (45 min.) with my sister
- Sunday: REST
Sleep
Pretty great!! Which is surprising.
Gender?
BOY! Porter Killian
Belly Button?
OUTTIE!
Rings?
Belly table.
Stretch Marks?
Still none!
Movement?
TONS!
Symptoms
- Nausea
- LOTS of contractions –> most nights I have an hour or two with braxton hicks contractions that make me take notice (like 5-6 an hour). Then I’ll go to bed and feel perfectly fine.
- Pressure. Lots of pressure down there.
Cravings
Same as last week! SOUR and SPICY. I bought some Sour Starburst jellybeans and can’t keep my hand out of the bag. Plus these Food Should Taste Good guacamole chips. I don’t actually think they taste like guac – more like a lime chip. Still pretty darn tasty!
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QUESTION: Totally totally random. Can you play a musical instrument? <-nope. I played piano for like a year but it never really “took.”
splendid…lindsay
Denise G. says:
I played the trombone end baritone as a youngster. That was one sneaky band instructor to convince me to play those big instruments as a tiny girl.
GiGi Eats Celebrities says:
NO STRETCH MARKS?! Say whattttttt!??! I am pretty sure every pregnant woman (or post pregnant) woman who reads/read this post….. Is cursing at you, LMFAO!! ;) Exercise definitely HELPS!
lindsaymwright says:
lol…i think it’s just hereditary. but I’ll take it!
Denise G. says:
I just had my first (and gained a ton of weight) and avoided stretch marks. My husband even comments that I would be the envy of all pregnant ladies. Had no morning sickness or any other nasty side effects really.
Purelytwins says:
we used to play the piano and the clarinet, loved playing them, but then got into sports and never picked up an instrument again. we miss it
betty says:
yum starburst jelly beans! im the ig picture heather tagged you in! haha and I played the piano for about 4 years and the viola (violin cousin) for 2. I can only play one song on the piano now :(
lindsaymwright says:
Hey Betty!! :)
You should come to Blend Retreat!!
Danica @ It's Progression says:
I took piano lessons for 13 years – so I can definitely play that! :)
I also know how to play the trumpet and a little guitar. I grew up in a really musical family – there was always some form of it playing in our home!
Kim @ FITsique says:
You are SO close! Keep trucking a long and being awesome! I can’t wait to virtually meet the little one in a few weeks :)
Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) says:
I seriously cannot believe you are still working out the way you are! You go girl!
Jolene says:
I love reading these :) and you look so so good and are doing so well! that run sounds like it must have been TOUGH, I cannot even fathom! As for instruments, I used to play saxaphone in middle school and HATED it. I was mortified and felt like it was a ‘boy’ instrument to play. fun fact ;)
Annette@FitnessPerks says:
You are getting so close!! YAY!!
I play the piano–not well, but I play! I also played the flute and violin.
Heather @ fit mama real food says:
You are so close!!!! I can’t wait to meet him! :). And I remember the pressure, totally makes exercise more difficult. I can’t believe you are still running!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says:
I LOVE those jellybeans. I am not allowed to buy them because they are too good.
Natalie @ Free Range Human says:
I can’t play an instrument, but I’ve always wanted to. I played the piano for awhile as a child, but, unfortunately, I gave it up for other activities. I’m seriously thinking about taking it up again as an adult.
You look great, lady, and I can’t believe you’re still so active. That’s amazing! I’m going to enjoy meeting your little bundle (and YOU!) at Blend!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says:
You amaze me momma!!! I’m so ready for baby Porter to be here! I want him and Baby D to be friends… if we only lived closer!!!!! :)
Linz @ Itz Linz says:
amazing how active you still are!!! i hope i can maintain my [low] level of fitness throughout my next two months!!!!! i played guitar for a couple years when i was younger and then clarinet in middle and high school – i would never consider myself a musician of any sort though!! haha
Kelly says:
I can play the piano.
And you look awesome! I had Trey at 38 weeks so it could be just around the corner! :)
Carla says:
SO FUNNY you ask as I just got out the clarinet and sax last night for the first time in EONS.
xoxo
Nikki @ grab your kicks says:
You look amazing! That baby will be here before you know it. Nice work with keeping the workouts up. I used to play the viola and the clarinet, but gave it up in middle school.
Jen says:
You look incredible and I’m in awe of your workouts! Keep it up, mama!
I’m over my updates and being pregnant in general. That being said, I better stay pregnant for another 5 weeks! Ahhh it’s just around the corner for both of us, girl.