We (my Mom and I) are trying to get as many fun activities we can get in before Allie comes and before the summer ends. Last week we went on the architecture tour, yesterday we went to the movies to see Ricki and the Flash, today we went to the Kohl Children’s Museum with Katie and Lylah, and this coming Wednesday we are taking Lylah to a petting zoo in Wisconsin. We’re having lots of fun!
Pregnancy Update – 36 Weeks
We are almost ready for Allie to arrive! All of her clothes are washed and put away, her hospital bag is packed, and the stroller, rock n’ play, swing, and crib are put together. The only thing left to do is hang a couple of things on the wall in the nursery.
At the end of this week I am considered Full Term. This third trimester seems to be flying by and I can’t believe I won’t be pregnant for much longer. Part of me can’t wait to be done and finally meet Allie, but I’m also a little sad for this stage to end. I’m going to miss feeling her move inside me.
How far along? 36 weeks
Due date? September 6, 2015
Total weight gain: 27 pounds
Baby’s size? Baby Allie is the size of a large cantaloupe (around 21 inches and 6 lbs.).
Workouts:
- Monday: 2 mile run
- Tuesday: 4 mile run
- Wednesday: 55 min power walk on the treadmill
- Thursday: 6 mile walk (3 walking around UIC + 3 w/ Mom & Max)
- Friday: 2 mile run + 2 mile walk
- Saturday: 4 mile walk along the lake in Evanston w/ Tony
- Sunday: Rest
Maternity Clothes: Still wearing the same outfits over and over again.
Sleep: I slept pretty well this week. Now that we have everything ready for Allie I’m a lot less anxious so I’m able to fall asleep easier.
Best moments this week: Running 4 miles with CES and going to the Kohl Children’s Museum.
Miss anything? Wine, coaching the Saturday long runs with CES, tough workouts, and sleeping on my stomach.
Movement: Somedays I feel her moving like crazy and other days I feel her a lot less. After running 4 miles on Tuesday night I didn’t feel her move at all. I woke up at 3:00AM freaked out that I still hadn’t felt her move so I drank some cold orange juice and the sugar must have woke her up because I finally felt her move.
I’ve started to feel Braxton Hicks contractions more often this week. It feels more like cramping, than contractions right now.
Food cravings: Pizza, fruit, french fries, and PB&J.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing this week
Gender: Girl!
Name: Allison Kay Larsen
Symptoms: Feeling more tired than usual, peeing every hour, headaches, and gum pain.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody: Happy everyday except Saturday. I felt on edge all day and every little thing was annoying me. I just want the house to stay perfectly clean and no one to touch anything. Hah!
Looking forward to: My next doctor’s appt. tomorrow. They are going to check to see if I’m dilated or effaced.
Baby items purchased/received: My sweet sister in-law bought me one of my favorite gifts – a Tula baby carrier! I can’t wait to put Allie in it. I also received the sweetest surprise gift from Carter’s.
Can’t believe you are so close to meeting Allie! Time is flying by for you 🙂
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I know…less than 4 weeks. 🙂
You’re doing such a great job of staying active! I can’t believe how fast it’s flying for me too- 30 weeks tomorrow!
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Wow, only 10 weeks left for you! The time seems to be flying by, but I think these last 4 weeks might drag on.
Ah how I love Carter! So sweet of them to send you a nice package. Our girls have the same outfits for when they turn 9 months. We can dress them up the same 🙂 Haha
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Carter’s has the cutest clothes! I can’t believe I’ll have a baby to dress them in soon. 🙂
Aw you are getting so close, I seriously can’t believe it! Sounds like you are making the most of your last few weeks of pregnancy, I’m sure it’s helping the time to go by quickly too while you wait to meet your sweet little Allie! 🙂
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We are doing so many fun things…I love it! I hope these last 4 weeks fly by!
You’re almost full-term! That must feel so awesome 🙂 I’m so excited for you to finally meet your little girl in a few weeks!
I can’t believe how much you’re still running this close to your due date. That’s so awesome!
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Thanks, Anne! Running is getting HARD, but I’m happy to still be moving! 🙂
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