Seeing as this week may very well be Esther's last week of pregnancy, I'd love to do another Check in, though I realize we just had one a few days ago. [lovesmile] I really enjoy hearing how you ladies are all feeling and changing!

*What would you say is THIS weeks biggest "change"?

*If you care to share; what's your belly measurement up to this week? (measuring the thickest part of your belly)

*What's been your biggest hankering or craving this week? Food OR activity... whatever really.

*Would you say you are growing MORE anxious for the pregnancy to be over, or are you REALLY relishing this pregnancy?

*If you're really enjoying it, Why? What makes it special to you? (besides the fact that you're growing a miracle~)

*How many days/weeks do you have left till your due date?

*What's been your biggest "issue" or "complaint" this pregnancy and how do you get through it positively?

*Had any pregnancy dreams about your baby or the birth?

*Do you find that this pregnancy has held more weight gain for you than your other pregnancy(ies)?

*And finally... what non-baby-related thing are you MOST looking forward to once the baby comes? i.e.: painting your toes, shaving your legs without huffing and puffing, that type of thing?? ;)

*What would you say is THIS weeks biggest "change"?
The biggest change for me is my libido.... It went from really high to practically non existent.

*If you care to share; what's your belly measurement up to this week? (measuring the thickest part of your belly)
43.5 inches whoooooa baby

*What's been your biggest hankering or craving this week? Food OR activity... whatever really.
candy candy candy

*Would you say you are growing MORE anxious for the pregnancy to be over, or are you REALLY relishing this pregnancy?
to be honest, i'm anxious for it to be over with. this pregnancy has just been so different for me and I think I wasn't prepared mentally for this pregnancy.

*If you're really enjoying it, Why? What makes it special to you? (besides the fact that you're growing a miracle~)
The things that I have enjoyed is knowing that I'm having another beautiful little girl. It's exciting to know that she is all of God's doing and planning.

*How many days/weeks do you have left till your due date?
1 week left. can you believe it???

*What's been your biggest "issue" or "complaint" this pregnancy and how do you get through it positively?
My biggest complaint is the leg cramps. I've never gotten them with my other pregnancies and all of a sudden I'll get them in the middle of the night or if I am on my feet too long. How do I deal with them,I put bengay on my legs before I go to bed or get dh to massage my legs and feet :)

*Had any pregnancy dreams about your baby or the birth?
I've had several dreams. My most distinct dream is when I was barely pregnant and I dreamnt I was having a girl.

*Do you find that this pregnancy has held more weight gain for you than your other pregnancy(ies)?
actually this time around I've gained less. but not by much. about 5 -7 lbs less.

*And finally... what non-baby-related thing are you MOST looking forward to once the baby comes? i.e.: painting your toes, shaving your legs without huffing and puffing, that type of thing?? :wink:
Hands down it would be wearing normal clothes. I struggle so much with getting dress because my stomach has out grown some of my maternity clothes. I also look forward to being able to bend over to pick stuff up or to easily roll out of bed!

Thanks Jen for posting the update this week. I enjoy reading where everyone is at in their pregnancy as well![loveyou]

Her's Rachel's update :-D
*What would you say is THIS weeks biggest "change"?
TUMMY FEELS REALLY HEAVY, NAUSEOUS & DIARRHEA, VOMITING

*If you care to share; what's your belly measurement up to this week? (measuring the thickest part of your belly)
43 INCHES


*What's been your biggest hankering or craving this week? Food OR activity... whatever really.
LOTS OF SWEETS FOR HER, ANYTHING SWEET

*Would you say you are growing MORE anxious for the pregnancy to be over, or are you REALLY relishing this pregnancy?
SHE'S READY FOR IT TO BE OVER

*If you're really enjoying it, Why? What makes it special to you? (besides the fact that you're growing a miracle~)
IT'S HER 1ST BABY, EVERYTIME HE MOVES SHE LOVES IT

*How many days/weeks do you have left till your due date?
4 MORE WEEKS BUT DOCTOR THINKS SHE'LL HAVE HIM IN 2WEEKS...SHE HOPES SO :)

*What's been your biggest "issue" or "complaint" this pregnancy and how do you get through it positively?
LOWER BACK PAIN :( BUT IT'S ALMOST OVER

*Had any pregnancy dreams about your baby or the birth?
THEY ARE JUST BEGINNING, THEY ARE ALL ABOUT GIVING BITRH, SHE NEVER GETS TO SEE THE BABY THOUGH

*Do you find that this pregnancy has held more weight gain for you than your other pregnancy(ies)?
THE MOST WEIGHT SHE'S EVER GAINED, OUR WEIGHT IS THE SAME:mrgreen:

*And finally... what non-baby-related thing are you MOST looking forward to once the baby comes? i.e.: painting your toes, shaving your legs without huffing and puffing, that type of thing??
PUTTING SOCKS & SHOES ON WITHOUT PUFFING:-D
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*What would you say is THIS weeks biggest "change"? Wyatt feels HUGE all of a sudden, like he's gone through a huge growth spurt. His kicks are harder (but still not as "rough" as the girls), and he's already well up in my rib-cage. Ouch.

*If you care to share; what's your belly measurement up to this week? (measuring the thickest part of your belly) 28 Weeks and I think it was 40 inches, bang on?

*What's been your biggest hankering or craving this week? Food OR activity... whatever really. My sweet tooth is officially here... I've had peanut M&M's, sour worms, more peanut M&Ms, home made cookies... pumpkin pie... ugh. At least I went the whole OTHER part of my pregnancy without any sweets... and really... I haven't over-DONE it, just indulged a bit.

*Would you say you are growing MORE anxious for the pregnancy to be over, or are you REALLY relishing this pregnancy? I'm definitely enjoying this pregnancy, but I'm also REALLY anxious for February to be here so I can hold my bundle of boy~

*If you're really enjoying it, Why? What makes it special to you? (besides the fact that you're growing a miracle~) Tommy has been ESPECIALLY attentive and sensitive, even before we found out Wyatt was a boy, he's just been spiritually different the past two years... and I've been reaping the benefits this pregnancy~ :)

*How many days/weeks do you have left till your due date? I have 86 days left... thereabouts anyway. :) Or 13-ish weeks~

*What's been your biggest "issue" or "complaint" this pregnancy and how do you get through it positively? Ligament pain and back pain. I didn't have these *THIS* badly with the girls... I think Wyatt is just a big baby. I'm staying focused on how the pain is just a sign to me of how big and healthy Wyatt the Quiet is... :)

*Had any pregnancy dreams about your baby or the birth? I've had one really great dream about giving birth to Wyatt and holding him, wearing him and loving him~ it was faaaaaaabulous~

*Do you find that this pregnancy has held more weight gain for you than your other pregnancy(ies)? I've actually gained LESS this pregnancy, so far, than the others (except with the twins where I only gained like 10-15 pounds). I feel pretty good.

*And finally... what non-baby-related thing are you MOST looking forward to once the baby comes? i.e.: painting your toes, shaving your legs without huffing and puffing, that type of thing?? :wink: I have to say, during pregnancy I always miss being able to be *close* to my husband... our hugs and such are always spaced by my belly... at least it doesn't last long! :) But, I'm looking forward to some good *CLOSE* hugs and kisses once Wyatt is born and my belly is semi-flat again~