33 weeks (Madeline)

How far along?: 33 weeks, 4 days

How big is baby?: Approximately the size of a Durian (I still don't really know what that is), between 17.2-18.7 inches in length & weighing between 4.2-5.8 lbs. Uh...seriously?! That seems HUGE!

Total weight gain/loss: +21 pounds as of this AM. I'm sure it'll get a bit worse as the holiday festivities progress.--Oh yes, still this!

Maternity clothes?: Tanks (just for length) & a mix of maternity & non-maternity shirts. I need the Bella band all of the time now, but still wearing my regular jeans. I have one pair of maternity pants currently that I HATE & will only wear if everything else is in the laundry. I have one pair of pants that I like & a few others that I tolerate at this point. I doubt I'll buy any news pants, it's not worth it this late in the game.

Symptoms: Heartburn (pretty much daily =/), back pain (which is getting increasingly worse), and I've started to have bouts of insomnia here & there. Still really tired, but I'm also definitely getting into full-on nesting mode. I've had to reserve most of it for the weekends since I have two extra kids on hand M-Th, but we've been getting a lot done & cleaned out around here. I've also been getting nauseous & headachey on occasion, definitely after extended periods in the car. =( Sadly, this hasn't changed. Having a lot more hip/belly pain as well. Round ligament, maybe?

Stretch marks?: Still just the ones from H thus far.

Sleep: I'm tired. ALL THE TIME. This is probably the story of my life from now until FOREVER. I am however still sleeping pretty well most nights & only waking up here & there so far.

Movement: She's moving with about the same frequency as before, but man can I really feel those kicks & punches now. She's getting big AND strong. Oi! She's still a shy little booger & moves away when we try to feel her. But dang is she getting sassy! She HATES when anything is touching her from the outside even if it's just my arm or something. She goes CRAZY!

Food cravings: I don't have as many aversions, but still lack of appetite. My stomach fills quickly with small amounts of food & nothing sounds particularly great still. Not really sure at what point this is going to change, but whatever...I'm used to it at this point.

Gender: Sweet baby girl. <3

Labor Signs: Nada, thankfully.

Belly Button in or out?: In & I'll be surprised if it doesn't stay that way. I have yet to ever "pop" with any pregnancy. It's starting to get flatter, but it's still an innie thus far.

What I miss: Being able to bend over easily or get up from off the floor without issues. Definitely still this. =( Even getting up off the couch has been a challenge this week. Oi!

What I am looking forward to: Having a break from babysitting my friend's girls & spending the holidays with my extended family.