41 Weeks

We're one week overdue and have had our (hopefully) last doctor appointment before Anthony is born. He's doing well although I'm still not really dilated. I got hooked up to the NST monitor to check on how Anthony will do during labor. They put in a request with the hospital for me to go in tomorrow to be induced. I'm so excited but nervous, too. I'll update later this week, hopefully with information about Anthony's birth.

40 Weeks

Today is Anthony's due date! However, it doesn't look like he'll be making his appearance yet. I did get some good news yesterday at our doctor appointment, though. Anthony is doing well, still about the size of a watermelon...quite literally. My doctor is estimating that Anthony is about 9 pounds! (He's actually about the size of a jackfruit, but having never seen or heard of this, I've decided to stick with watermelon.) She said that if I haven't gone naturally by my appointment next Wednesday, she'll have me admitted to be induced probably later that day! So it looks like Anthony will be here by next week!

We got his coming home outfit in finally! It is so adorable and we'll be using it for his newborn pictures as well!

Matt and I are going to take my 40 week pictures later today, so I'll post those once we get home!

39 Weeks

Anthony and I have reached 39 weeks which means that we are officially full term! Anthony is fully developed and grown, about the size of a watermelon, but he'll continue to add weight until he's born. Matt and I both hoping that he comes soon; we're so anxious to meet our son! Yesterday we had another doctor appointment, which was the same as the week before. I'm not dilated yet, but it could happen soon so we're spending Easter here and my parents and brother and sisters are coming to Rhode Island for dinner.

Last week, I was on a crafting spree and made a bunch of decorations for Anthony's room. I'll post a picture of the three frames we made for him. We also made some sports wall hangings, but I need to finish the football which my Dad needs to cut out for me.

I ordered stickers from Etsy last week that we'll use once Anthony is born to take monthly pictures during his first month. They shipped today, which is awesome, although I'm still waiting for his personalized onesie and hat to ship. That's supposed to be his coming home outfit and we'll definitely be using it for his newborn pictures that we'll have taken shortly after his arrival. However, as a backup, I ordered a onesie from Old Navy that we can use if the personalized one hasn't come in yet.

38 Weeks

Anthony and I are 38 weeks today, only two away from his due date and one week away from being full term! He's now the size of a pumpkin and, boy, can I feel it! Unfortunately, though, I'm not dilated quite yet so we have to wait a little longer. (We had our weekly appointment yesterday where my doctor checked my cervix for dilation.) Hopefully, next week's appointment will bring better news (like early delivery!).

I've been on a craft kick this week. I made wall decorations yesterday for my aunt's twin girls (due in August), Catherine and Zoey. They came out so cute that I decided to make more today. Of course I did one for Anthony that we'll hang in the room for now, but will eventually go on the door when he gets his own room. I also made one for each of my sisters and one of our last name for our apartment door. Here's Anthony's:

We received a couple of shower gifts today, as well. We got two cards with checks, one from my parents' good friends (and my brother's god parents) Mark and Pam, and another from Matt's grandpa and his wife. We also got a Five Little Monkeys themed gift basket from my friend, Sam. It came with an adorable stuffed animal and blanket as well as a door hanger that says "Shh, baby is sleeping". I'll be writing out thank yous tomorrow!

37 Weeks

Anthony and I have hit 37 weeks and we're both doing well. Anthony is the size of a winter melon (which I have never heard of) and gaining about 1/2 an ounce every day! We had our weekly doctor appointment today where I got a tetanus shot and heard his heart beat again. I got the results of my strep culture from last week, and I'm positive which just means that I'll be getting a shot of penicillin at the hospital so Anthony doesn't get sick.

After the appointment, I ran Target to pick up an outfit that I had seen the other day. It's a pair of blue pants, a onesie with a tie screen print, and a dark blue blazer for Anthony to wear for my sister's first communion and Matt's sister's graduation. I also stopped at Carter's and got him a pair of pajamas and a pair of jeans. The jeans, along with a personalized onesie and hat from Etsy, are what Anthony will be wearing for his coming home outfit. Here's a picture of the onesie and hat (from the listing, so it isn't Anthony's name):

I also found a really cute set of number stickers for Anthony's monthly pictures. Once he's born, every month we're going to put him in a plain white onesie with one of the stickers on it to show his growth throughout his first year. We're going to use his rocking chair each time, too!

And, last, my mom got the bedding set we wanted for us! We probably won't have it for a couple weeks, since we aren't going to see them until Anthony is born, but he has enough other sheets and warm pajamas and swaddlers that it doesn't really matter.

36 Weeks

We are only four weeks away! This week is number 36, and Anthony is now the size of a honeydew melon. We had our doctor appointment this morning and I had my strep culture done. Starting next week, we'll be going every week until delivery.

I'm still sick, unfortunately, with nasal congestion, a slightly sore throat, and just not getting enough sleep. That's why this is my last week at work before going on maternity. It's a ways out, but I need to rest and relax before Anthony arrives. I'm hoping I'll get better since I won't be around my sick coworkers as well.

Matt and I took all of Anthony's clothes (sizes newborn to 3 months) home this past weekend to wash before he wears them. We wanted to use my parents' washing machine instead of the laundromat as well as the wonderful smelling Dreft detergent for babies. On Monday I spent a while putting away the clothes, which turned out to be a pain since I had to match up the outfits.

This Friday Matt is working an event for Verizon (where he works) in Newport. It's two nights in a really nice hotel as well as an awards ceremony and dinner on Friday night. He was able to bring a guest, so I'm going with him. We're treating this as our mini "baby moon" before Anthony is born. Although he has to help out Friday during the day, I get to relax and lounge around all day until the awards banquet. They have an indoor pool that I plan to make good use of!

I'll be updating this Saturday with pictures of my belly at 36 weeks!

35 Weeks

We're getting so close to the end! Anthony and I are now at 35 weeks, next week we'll be a month away from delivery (hopefully). In addition to Anthony being upside down, he has definitely dropped! My stomach is sitting (even) lower and it's taken pressure off of my upper organs. Anthony is now the size of a coconut and will be putting on a little more weight before delivery.

Matt and I now have almost everything we need for Anthony's arrival. We ordered the last big thing off our registry with our registry completion card: the 3-in-1 rocker/napper from Target. It came in on Monday and I have put it together in our living room. Of course, it's full of stuff so the cats don't climb in it. The crib has a ton of stuff in it, too, so that they don't lay in that either. Soon we're going to have to start keeping the bedroom door closed so they get used to not sleeping in there once Anthony is born.

34 Weeks

Anthony and I have hit 34 weeks which means we only have six(ish) left! He's now the size of a butternut squash and has already turned upside down in preparation for his grand entrance into the world. We went to the doctor today and he's doing well; I heard his heartbeat and he's growing right on schedule!

Yesterday I ordered two of the items off of our Target registry that we didn't receive at the shower: a toy net that we'll need for the stuffed animals that are currently taking up space in Anthony's crib and a 3-in-1 rocker/ napper that doubles as a bouncy chair. (We originally had that on our Babies 'R' Us registry, but I found it on Target for $10 less and we also had a gift card from the shower there.)

Mom and Dad are planning on ordering our crib bedding set this weekend as well as the changing table pad and cover. I'm very excited because, even though we have plenty of sheets, I'd like a matching set for when he's old enough to use the comforter. Mom also wants to get us the Baby Brezza, which would be a huge help when doing late night feedings! (If you're formula feeding and haven't looked into this gadget, you should! It's basically a Keurig for formula!)

Matt and I have pretty much cleared out the mess that was our house after the shower! We've put together the swing (Cristina helped me with that), the stroller, car seat, and bases, as well as the pack 'n' play. We have the clothes organized and put away as well as most of the other gear that we received. Now we just need to find something to do with all the baby gift bags we have...

And, last, but not least, I have finished the shower thank yous! I started them on Monday and finished them last night so all we need to do is buy stamps and send them out!

33 Weeks

Anthony and I have reached our 33rd week! Only 7 more to go (hopefully) until Matt and I meet baby Anthony for the first time! He is now about the size of a durian, which I have never heard of, but it looks like a prickly porcupine of a fruit. He's continuing to grow and develop, moving around constantly and making my stomach move all over. As for me, my metabolic rate is raised which is why I'm hungry all the time and overheating constantly.

So I went on a bit of a shopping spree for Anthony this past week. Matt's bonus came in last week at the same time half of the baby stores in existence were running sales. I bought a bunch of clothes from Carter's, Crazy 8, The Children's Place, and Old Navy as well as some baby supplies (burp clothes and bibs) from Target. Anthony will be one well-dressed baby boy!

I had my dad dig up a picture of my mom and I from when she was pregnant with my brother. I posted it last week to Instagram and Facebook as my throwback Thursday. One of the comments left was from my uncle who suggested that we retake the photo this weekend at my baby shower, which I think is awesome. It'll be a reverse of this photo:

I'll be sure to post it after my shower on Saturday! So excited!

32 Weeks

Anthony and I are now in our 32nd week in our third trimester! He's the size of a squash and constantly growing as well as shifting into position for birth. He moves around constantly, which I love, and has gotten to the point that people can see my stomach shifting around. I have also gotten to the point that people are starting to ask if I'm due soon.

I had another doctor appointment yesterday and Matt came with me. We heard Anthony's heartbeat which was strong and loud. The next two appointments are two weeks apart and then we start going every week. We were able to take our pictures as well which I'll post here even though my mouth looks like it's full of blood:

31 Weeks

Anthony and I are now at 31 weeks, we're getting close to the end! Anthony is now the size of a pineapple and I can feel it! He is one active baby right now, kicking me all over and jumping on my bladder constantly. Last night we went to the Friars basketball game versus Villanova and it was extremely loud in the arena. Anthony did not stop moving until we were in the car on the way home and it had gotten quiet!

Matt and I made our trip to Ikea this past Saturday and got the set of drawers and rug for Anthony's room. The trip was quick and painless, much to Matt's surprise, and he even enjoyed it a little. (He'd never admit that though.) That night we put out the rug and put together the drawers (without even getting angry with each other) which is really making the room come together!

Now we just need some bedding for the crib and I think we'll be done!

30 Weeks

Anthony and I are now 30 weeks along! We're only 10 weeks away from full term! Anthony is now the size of cucumber and is getting bigger every day!

We had our doctor appointment yesterday which went well. It was quick again, which is nice, and I passed my glucose and diabetes tests from my last appointment. I told my doctor, Lynette, about choosing our pediatrician. And she gave us some information about touring the hospital.

Afterwards, I went and had my nails done as a treat to myself. I did different blues on both my fingers and toes in honor of Anthony. I'm hoping that at least my toe nail polish lasts until my shower.

I'm hoping that I can bribe Matt into going to Ikea this weekend to get the drawers and area rug for Anthony's room. He doesn't like shopping there, but we really need to get Anthony's half of the room set up and ready for his arrival.

29 Weeks

Anthony and I are in the second week of our third trimester and he is doing great! He's now the size of an acorn squash, although apparently he only weighs between 2.5 and 4 pounds. It amazes me that he'll almost triple in size in the next two and a half months! He's still kicking all the time; I can especially feel it at night when I switch positions and during the day at work while I'm sitting at my desk.

We have our next appointment next Tuesday, should be the usual quick in and out, although I want to ask about preregistering at the hospital and letting them know we decided on our pediatrician.

Matt and my dad finished putting the crib together this past weekend while Mom, Olivia, and I addressed and stuffed the shower invitation envelopes. Mom sent them out yesterday, so we should start getting RSVPs soon!

I got two new pairs of maternity pants on Saturday and they actually fit! They're very comfortable now that I upgraded to the full belly panel. I still prefer sweats, but I can't really wear them to work.

28 Weeks

Anthony and I are in the first week of our third trimester! He is now the size of an eggplant and, boy, can I tell! I feel him moving constantly and he's started getting to the point where he'll randomly just be pushing some part of himself against me and I can feel it get really hard on the outside. He's gotten the hiccups a couple of times, as well, over the past week which is a rather weird sensation. I can feel the small movements, evenly and quickly spaced apart.

Hopefully my parents will be able to come this weekend so we can put the remaining two pieces of the crib together and maybe hit up Ikea for the drawers and area rug for Anthony. I could also help my mom send out the invitations for the shower! Speaking of which, I think we have finally completed our registries! I keep finding things to add, but after consulting a couple of guides, I think we have everything. Of course there are no clothes (other than basic white onesies and socks) because people just buy those anyway. I don't have a preference what anyone gets us and if Matt and I don't end up liking it, there's always the option of returning. However, I'm hoping that people will focus on what's actually on the registry since we really need those things.

Matt and I will be taking our monthly pictures this weekend and I'll update when we have them!

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