Then Two Became Three and then finally Four

*~34 weeks~* Desi Loves Harper :) and her momma of course... My status of Stay at Home officially begun today. :) Therefore I have begun the process of "nesting" as some call it.  The family that I nanny-ed for blessed us with a lot of clothes and lots of other baby things and I can not be more thankful! T herefore, so far my nesting has included lots and lots of laundry and trying to figure out how I want to organize things.  I am so excited about this new chapter in our lives and can not wait to meet baby girl Harper in just a matter of weeks!  James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. 8 containers of baby clothes! Thank you so much Kim and Andrew! Size :    Baby girl is about 5 pounds this week which is the size of a cantaloupe. And she is measuring about 18 inches long. She continues to layer on fat which is fil...

*~33 weeks~* Caught Desi in motion :) Size :    Baby girl is about the size of a Pineapple this week! Weighing over 4 pounds and passing the 17 inch mark. As her skeleton hardens she is starting to look less like a wrinkly alien, lol. :) With so much baby in my uterus, the amniotic fluid level has maxed out which is why some of her pokes and kicks can feel pretty sharp these days!  Total weight gain/loss:   I have gained a total of 23-24 pounds so far. Maternity clothes:   Loving my gym shorts, sweat pants and tanks ;) Gender:   Girl, Harper Patrica <3     Movement :  Some of her kicks and pokes are for sure hitting me hard at times! But I am so glad that she seems to be growing nice and strong, so I'll take a few painful punches from within. ;)   Sleep :  I was just thinking today about how easily sleep has come to me in this pregnancy so far. I feel very blessed as of now but I wonder if this is just...

*~32 weeks~* I have reached the point where I can no longer see my toes when I look down. :)  I came home from church and immediately changed into my PJ's :)  Size :    This week Harper is about 4 pounds and measuring still between 16-18 inches long. I am gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes to baby girl. She now has fingernails, toenails and real hair. Also, her skin (which is no longer transparent) is becoming soft and smooth as she begins to plump up in preparation for birth.  Total weight gain/loss:   I have gained a total of 22-23 pounds so far. Maternity clothes:   Running low on choices as per usual. Dressing for church has become my main challenge as most of my dresses don't really work any more.  Gender:   Girl, Harper Patrica <3     Movement : I feel like she moves for at least 20 hours of the day and I love it!!! It seriously is such a wonderful feeling and i...

*~31 Weeks~* As this pregnancy gets closer to the end with each passing day, I can not thank God enough for blessing us with such an awesome gift! I am still amazed by the miracle of life and how God knits us together in the womb. As I learn more about how Harper grows week by week I am more overwhelmed with Gods creation and I am thankful to be going through such a wonderful journey. "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart;... " Jeremiah 1:4 Size :    Harper is 3 + pounds and measuring 16-18 inches long! That's about the size of a coconut :) And she still has another 3-5 lbs to gain before the big D-day. Another thing that is developing fast is her brain connections. She is now processing information, tracking light, and perceiving signals from all five senses. And her sleeping patterns are becoming more and more defined.  Total weight gain/loss:   I have gained a total of 21-22 pounds so far. ...