39 Weeks

How far along? 39 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +28, only gained 1 pound this week. 

Maternity clothes?. Yes, they're the only thing that fit me anymore.

Stretch marks? Nope- fingers crossed they stay away, I feel like I probably won't be as lucky with our next baby :)

Sleep: It's been ok. I wake up super sore a lot now.

Best moment this week: Even though I don't know an exact day I can now say things like, "In 3 weeks there will definitely be a baby" It's very exciting. 

Miss Anything? Feeling normal haha My belly is totally in the way now!

Movement: Yes! He's a mover and a shaker :)

Food cravings:  Bananas and the box of Krispe Kreme doughnuts sitting on my counter!

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nope. 

Have you started to show yet: Yup, definitely have a big baby belly now!

Gender: Baby Boy! Nolan Ruger Dietz

Labor Signs: Nothing, not even Braxton-hicks. I have a feeling I'll end up needing to be induced. 

Belly Button in or out? Out! Adam's hoping it goes back in after the baby comes haha

Wedding rings on or off? On- still fit like normal

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. Getting very excited and also nervous that it's getting so close!

Size of Baby: According to my pregnancy app baby is about 20 inches long and weighs about 7.25 pounds. Not sure how accurate it is but we will find out soon enough!

Looking forward to: Meeting my little boy! 

Harris Teeter AND Lowe's Food coupon savings!

This week both Harris Teeter and Lowe's Food decided to do coupon promotions! I figured this will probably be my last time getting planning to get up early to go shopping (unless Nolan is awake then I may go with him :) ) so I got together all my coupons, got my lists made, and headed out!

Harris Teeter did their Triple Coupon event where they tripled all coupons .99 and under. Here's what I got!

• All the Sister Schubert bread products were on sale B1G1 free making them $2.15 each and I had a .75 coupon which triples up to the price making them all free!
• The Pop chips were on sale for $1 and I had a .55 coupon making them free
• The small bottle of coke was free after a .99 coupon
• 1 box of Texas Toast was on clearance for $1.89 and with my .40 coupon it was only $.69
• The other box of TT was $2.99 and after .40 coupon was $1.79
• I paid $1.80 for all 6 yogurts
• Skintimate shave gel was on sale for $2.50, after a .55 coupon it was $.85 each
• Gillette shave gel was $3.19, after .55 coupon they were $1.54 each
• Nutri-Grain crunch bars were on sale for $2.50, after .70 coupon they were $.40 each
• Baby wipes were $2.50, after .50 coupon they were $1 each
• Toilet Paper was $2.99, after .45 coupon they were $1.64 each

Total I spent was $16.41 and I saved $54.19!


Lowe's Food was running their Super Double promotion where they doubled all coupons $2 and under
Here's what I got at Lowe's Food

• Edy's Fruit bars were $3 each, after $1 coupon they were $1 each
• Baked Delights dog treats were $3.99, after $1.50 coupon they were $.99 each
• Kraft Fresh Take were $2.50, after $1 coupon they were $.50 each
• Smart Balance butter sticks were $2.69, after $1 coupon they were $.69 each

Total I spent was $6.91 and I saved $23.16!

My 2 totals together were $23.32 spent and $77.35 saved! That's just over a 75% savings!

38 Weeks

How far along? 38 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +27 (Apparently the doctor's office had a different starting weight for me than I thought and I did lose about a pound this past week)

Maternity clothes?. Yes, they're the only thing that fit me anymore.

Stretch marks? Nope- fingers crossed they stay away, I feel like I probably won't be as lucky with our next baby :)

Sleep: It's been ok. I wake up super sore a lot now.

Best moment this week: Probably realizing it's so close now and I can't wait to meet my little boy! I want to know what he looks like :) And getting his room almost 100% done, just have to set up his bedding in the crib and we'll be good to go!

Miss Anything? Feeling normal haha My belly is totally in the way now!

Movement: Yes! He's a mover and a shaker :)

Food cravings:  Bananas and candy- any kind!

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nope. 

Have you started to show yet: Yup, definitely have a big baby belly now!

Gender: Baby Boy! Nolan Ruger Dietz

Labor Signs: Nope- they could start at any time now. He's officially full-term and safe to make his arrival whenever he wants!

Belly Button in or out? Out! Adam's hoping it goes back in after the baby comes haha

Wedding rings on or off? On- still fit like normal

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. Getting very excited and also nervous that it's getting so close!

Size of Baby: According to my pregnancy app baby is about 19.75 inches long and weighs about 6.8 pounds. Not sure how accurate it is but we will find out soon enough!

Looking forward to: Meeting my little boy! 

37 Weeks

How far along? 37 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +30 (Not too happy that I gained 3 pounds in a week! Holy cow!)

Maternity clothes?. Yes, they're the only thing that fit me anymore.

Stretch marks? Nope- fingers crossed they stay away.

Sleep: Pretty good most of the time. I've had a few nights of waking up at 4 and not being able to back to sleep for hours. Guess my body is just preparing me for what's t come.

Best moment this week: Probably realizing it's so close now and I can't wait to meet my little boy! I want to know what he looks like :)

Miss Anything? Feeling normal haha My belly is totally in the way now!

Movement: Yes! He's a mover and a shaker :)

Food cravings:  Bananas and candy- any kind!

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nope. 

Have you started to show yet: Yup, definitely have a big baby belly now!

Gender: Baby Boy! Nolan Ruger Dietz

Labor Signs: Nope- they could start at any time now. He's officially full-term and safe to make his arrival whenever he wants!

Belly Button in or out? Out! Unless I lay down on my back, then it goes back in. So strange.

Wedding rings on or off? On- still fit like normal

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. Getting very excited and also nervous that it's getting so close!

Size of Baby: According to my pregnancy app baby is about 19.25 inches long and weighs about 6.3 pounds. Not sure how accurate it is but we will find out soon enough!

Looking forward to: Meeting my little boy! And, finishing up all my little last minute things. Need to pick up a couple more things for my hospital bag and finish organizing his room and I'll be all set!

36 Weeks

How far along? 36 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +27

Maternity clothes?. Yes, they're the only thing that fit me anymore.

Stretch marks? Nope- fingers crossed they stay away.

Sleep: Pretty good most of the time.

Best moment this week: Probably realizing it's so close now and I can't wait to meet my little boy! I want to know what he looks like :)

Miss Anything? Feeling normal haha My belly is totally in the way now!

Movement: Yes! He's a mover and a shaker :)

Food cravings:  Bananas and candy- any kind!

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nope. 

Have you started to show yet: Yup, definitely have a big baby belly now!

Gender: Baby Boy! Nolan Ruger Dietz

Labor Signs: Nope- needs to wait until after this saturday, Adam and I are going to the hockey game haha!

Belly Button in or out? Out! Unless I lay down on my back, then it goes back in. So strange.

Wedding rings on or off? On- still fit like normal

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. Getting very excited and also nervous that it's getting so close!

Size of Baby: According to my pregnancy app baby is about 18.75 inches long and weighs about 5.75 pounds. Not sure how accurate it is but we will find out soon enough!

Looking forward to: Getting everything washed and set up and getting his room organized. Trying to get the majority of it done this week just in case!