34 weeks and feeling hot, hot, hot

No, I'm not feeling attractive, I'm feeling hotter than a mofo in this stupid weather! I love living in California, but living in the Valley does not have the same perks that living on the coast does. It was a scorching 99 degrees on Friday and a whopping 106 on Saturday. That kind of heat is hard for anyone to get through, but try adding 40+ lbs of pregnancy and a big-o-belly to the mix and you're left with one unhappy mamma. Friday I spent the day in my office and avoided the heat, but we had our end of the year Bunko party that night so I eventually had to venture out. Luckily I was able to spend most of the night indoors in the A/C. Saturday we had another busy day with two family parties and then girls night out. Thankfully the first half of the day was spent in the pool at my cousin's. It felt so good to be in the water. For those who have been following my posts, I was able to go swimming because I went out and bought a maternity swim top at Target. This was a shopping nightmare! Target's maternity section is pathetic! They have very few clothes to pick from and one small rack of swimsuits. I get that you're bigger when you're pregnant, but that doesn't mean you're also an 80 year old woman! The options they had were hideous and reminded me of something grandmas wear! I only found two tops that I liked enough to try on, but zero bottoms. Thankfully I had my one pair of bottoms that still fit. I wanted to buy both tops, but saw that they were $25 each! WTH?? I can get a two piece in the Junior's section for $30, but because I have a big belly that needs some extra fabric I have to pay $25 for just one piece?! SO LAME! I wanted to go on strike with Target, but knew I really needed a top so I swallowed my pride and bought one. It was all worth it once I hit that ice cold water! It was so relaxing being in the water; my belly felt weightless and all the groin pressure was gone! We were in the pool for a good amount of time and Emerson didn't move once. My belly actually felt mushy while I was in the water, but the second I got out Emerson started kicking up a storm! Guess he doesn't like this whole idea of gravity. We have a lot of hot days coming our way so I plan on getting my monies worth and being in a pool as often as possible!

Saturday night we went to my Uncle's for my cousin's birthday party and then my sister and I headed to the good ol' Ripon Inn (dive bar) to have a girls night with some of the lovelies in my family. I knew I'd get some looks, but as the night went on and the crowd got drunk I was also getting some rude comments. Heard a lot of drunk whispering saying I shouldn't be at the bar. I personally think they were all jealous that they couldn't rock going out for lady's night at 8 1/2 months pregnant! I was a trooper and stayed out until 11:30, which ultimately led to a lazy Sunday spent on the couch with the hubs and the pup pups. Here's a shot of me at the bar enjoying my water in a coors light cup! You have a baby...in a bar!

Have I mentioned the peach fuzz forest that has started to grow all over my body? I had the same problem when I took the vitamin Biotin when I was trying to grow out my hair for my wedding. It works great for that purpose and it makes your nails amazing, but it also grows hair everywhere else too. I first started taking it every other day, but even that was too much. When I had to get my lip, eyebrows, and sideburns waxed for the first time ever I knew it was time to stop. Well the combination of intensified hormones plus the prenatal vitamins are giving me the same affect. My belly and face are covered with peach fuzz! I guess it could be worse, the hair could be dark and thick. Gotta see the positive side to things! Oh the many joys of pregnancy!

This week we had our 34 week Dr appointment and I only gained two lbs!! I finally gained ONLY the recommended weekly average! At this appt we started talking about what's to come in my next appts. My next appointment will be at 36 weeks and it starts the weekly appts. I'll be getting an exam each week to see if Emerson has shown any signs of showing up. I can't believe I've already reached this point! Emerson is going to be here before we know it! I made sure to inform the Doc that I will be requesting an epidural as soon as I check in to the hospital-ain't nobody got time for labor pains! 

We didn't make much progress in the nursery this weekend, but hoping to have some things done by the weekend. I told AJ I just want the changing table to be painted and back in the room for the start of my maternity leave. I need to get his room stocked full of all the goodies we got before he decides to show up. We ordered the ottoman for our glider and some curtains. I went curtain shopping, but found nothing that I thought would look good. Hoping these ones I found on Target.com will work out, they are supposed to be at the house today!

Ottoman

Curtains

I have been worried about staying on top of things while I'm off. At work I have my calendar open all day and never forget to pay bills or wish someone a happy birthday. AJ and I decided we should get a dry erase calendar to have out in the open so I don't forget to do things. I don't have every little thing set with a reminder and I know I won't remember to check my phone or go online to see what's coming up everyday, especially once Emerson gets here. Hoping this will be an easy solution to keep me organized. Any tips from stay at home moms?

I'm really hoping this week cools down a bit! I can't believe we only have 6 more weeks!

How Far Along: 34 Weeks

Weight gain: 43 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Some dots on my hips. Rubbing that coco butter all over all day!
Sleep: Not getting much because I'm very uncomfortable. My groin pain is pretty intense when I'm laying down.
Best Moment of the Week: Only gaining 2lbs at the doctors!
Miss Anything? Being able to see below my belly and COOL weather!
Movement?: All day! 

Food cravings: Nothing except for ICE WATER!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nada
Gender: Baby Boy
Labor Signs: Some Braxton Hicks contractions and a little bit of cramping, but nothing that's consistent.  

Symptoms: Pressure in my groin, restless legs, sensitive skin, heartburn, and peeing every half hour.
Belly Button in or out? In-almost flat 

Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and hot!
Looking Forward To: My last week of work before maternity leave!!!