33 Weeks Pregnant!!!

This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, thus making it easier for him to fit through the birth canal.

Baby now weighs the same as a pineapple!!!















Total weight gain/loss: Lost 1 lb from last week. 24 lbs total.
Sleep: Not great, Not horrible. Probably getting 6 hours a night. I make up for it with naps though. :)
Best moment last week: This past week, my little brother Ike graduated from Denver Seminary. The graduation ceremony was followed by a celebration lunch with the families. I am so proud of him. I'm so excited to see all that God has for him and will do through him to advance His kingdom. His dedication and obedience to the Lord is inspiring. He makes me want to be a more compassionate and loving person. He will be a wonderful Uncle to Beau.
Movement: He is still moving and grooving every day (and night). At my last Dr. appointment, the nurse helped me find where his head is in my belly. His head is at the bottom of my uterus and his little bum is at the top. Even though he is moving a lot, he is still basically in the same position. I can feel his head and bottom now with my hands on the outside of my belly. It's really remarkable!
Other symptoms: I am having sciatic nerve pain quite a bit. I also get tired more quickly and easily than before. My low impact aerobics and cycle classes are still great but after I go, I am wasted for the rest of the day. Also, on tuesday this week, I spent about 3 hours planting my flower pots. That pretty much did me in for the day as well. I just have to learn that I can't do as much as I used to be able to do.
What I miss: Tying my shoes without having to psych myself up first.
What I am looking forward to: Next week we are going on a hospital tour!
Milestones: Less than 50 days until due date!
33 week Belly picture: Dressed for cleaning my house today. :)