Bump: 40 Week (I MADE IT!)

In The Womb: 40 weeks - TODAY IS MY DUE DATE!
Fruit Size: Jackfruit
How I Feel: Well, I woke up at 5:34am today and started having contractions, they were 2-5 minutes apart. I called the Dr at 7:00am and he said I can stay at home until they get really bad, so I stayed up and timed them until 9:18am. Then, I got really tired and laid back down and literally slept until 1:15pm. Woke up again, showered, ate, and contractions are about 5-7 minutes apart now. Still at home, won't go to the hospital unit they are more painful - they aren't bothering me at all. Going to try a go on a walk soon. Also, Baby-Z is very active between contractions. He wants out! Notice how LOW I am. My shirt barely fits. I'm getting excited and I don't want them to stop, I want him in my arms! While I wait, I've been doing laundry, dishes, and other things to keep me busy. Common Baby-Z!
Cravings: Pineapple, Ice Cream, & Water 
Weight: 149.4

Bump: 39 Weeks

In The Womb: 39 weeks
Fruit Size: Watermelon
How I Feel: Doctor said I am a full 2cm dilated. I've been having contractions off and on, which is a plus. I hope Zakk make his appearance sooner than later; however, I don't mind that he wants to keep cooking. Due date is less than a week away!
Cravings: None...craving for him to come out!
Weight: 152

Bump: 38 Weeks

In The Womb: 38 weeks
Fruit Size: Pumpkin
How I Feel: Well, Dr. said I am 1-2cm dilated and 50% effaced. I've been feeling contractions on and off, but nothing consistent. Zakk is still very active but is DEFINITELY running out of room, I can see him pushing so hard out. I hope he comes soon! We are ready for him! 
Cravings: Orange Juice
Weight: 149

Bump: 37 Weeks

In The Womb: 37 weeks
Fruit Size: Winter Melon
How I Feel: I'm feeling ready to have this baby. Excited, scared, anxious, & happy all in one emotion. Dr. said Baby-Z's heartbeat is great. I've been really tired but can't sleep at night, only in the day. I have tons of swelling and mild contractions here and there. Counting down the days.
Cravings: OMG fruit, I can't stop.
Weight: 147 (Holy cow! So much water weight from swelling, I'm almost 1/2 my weight from when I started.)

Bump: 36 Weeks

In The Womb: 36 weeks
Fruit Size: Honeydew Melon
How I Feel: Feeling great. I'm now visiting the doctors every week and in about 25 days there should be a baby in my arms! This is the last week that if I went into labor they would consider Zakk a premie. I'm almost full term!! I'm so happy I've had a healthy pregnancy, even though there were rough times. Zakkrey stayed put and I'm so thankful. I couldn't imagine if anything happened to him. 
Cravings: Orange Juice, Fruit, & Water - ALWAYS!
Weight: 142

Bump: 35 Weeks

In The Womb: 35 weeks
Fruit Size: Coconut
How I Feel: I feel exhausted. I'm 42 inches around; just when I thought I couldn't grow anymore, I grow another inch. I am experiencing lots of Braxton Hicks contractions and sharp round ligament pains. Baby Z is getting lower and lower, and is position more up and down, rather than a little to the side. Labor is approaching! I can't wait to hold him.
Cravings: Water
Weight: 139.2

Bump: 34 Weeks

In The Womb: 34 weeks
Fruit Size: Butternut Squash
How I Feel: I'm feeling 42inches around. No back pain but more pressure on my lower abdomen, baby is dropping. The nursery is almost done, we got a dresser and now just need a glider chair with ottoman. I still need to pack my hospital bag! I am getting more and more Braxton Hicks contractions too.
Cravings: fruit and anything vegetarian
Weight: 140

Nursery Progress:

A sneak peek into Baby-Z's room

The corner with the carseat and box, will be

where the glider chair will be. The other corner

will have a trash can and I still need a hamper.

I will also be hanging all the pictures and decals 

I have for the walls after everything is placed. 

I will eventually have to move the dresser further

away from the crib but for now this works.

Bump: 33 Weeks

In The Womb: 33 weeks
Fruit Size: Pineapple
How I Feel: Feeling anxious! I have about 4-6 weeks left of this pregnancy, and it's getting more real than ever. We've almost got the entire nursery together and I pretty much have everything I need for Baby-Z. I just can't believe it's almost here. 
Cravings: fruit and OJ
Weight: 137.0

Bump: 32 Weeks

In The Womb: 32 weeks
Fruit Size: Honeydew Melon
How I Feel: I feel more tired, taking 3 hour naps every day on average. NO BACK PAIN! - Wahoo! Baby was very healthy at his check-up. The Dr says his liver, lungs, heart, and head look great. Little Z is very active in my belly, he's losing space and it's quite noticeable from the outside. I'm 41 inches around and baby weights about 5lbs. 0oz. I doubt I will make it to March 30th, but you never know. 
Cravings: None really.
Weight: 137.2

Bump: 31 Weeks

In The Womb: 31 weeks
Fruit Size: Pineapple
How I Feel: Getting bigger and bigger by the minute, 38 inches around. On a happy note, my back hasn't been bothering me as much as it normally does; from time to time but not like before. It is getting harder to walk though, every step I feel like I have so much weight to lug around. Baby-Z is very, very active and enjoys belly rubs and to be read to. 
Cravings: Rootbeer (every day this week!)
Weight: 136.7

Bump: 30 Weeks

In The Womb: 30 weeks
Fruit Size: Head of Lettuce
How I Feel: Besides getting a scare after having Braxton Hicks contractions with mild cramping, my OB said my cervix is closed, all fluids look great, and baby is really healthy, weighing in at 3lbs. 3oz. I feel worn out all the time now. Tonight, I read Zakk a book and he moved around the whole time. He's such a little bun-in-the-oven of joy!
Cravings: No cravings anymore, maybe these stop after a certain time frame?
Weight: 135.4 (Baby-Z will gain 1/2lb per week from here on out.)

Bump: 29 Weeks

In The Womb: 29 weeks
Fruit Size: Butternut Squash
How I Feel: I was sick the first part of the week but by mid-week felt a lot better. Baby seems to be getting bigger by the minute. Back pain is still there but I've enjoyed the more intense baby kicks and movements. 
Cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary this week.
Weight: 132.4 (lost a pound?)

Bump: 28 Weeks

In The Womb: 28 weeks, 3rd Trimester!
Fruit Size: Egg Plant
How I Feel: Feeling okay but am coming down with a cold; I'm trying to rest but it doesn't seem to help. I'm enjoying my early push present from Baby-Z's dad, a new BMW X1!! It's going to be perfect for Zakkrey and I! I also took up doing mild weight training for my arms and inner/outer thigh area to prepare for baby. Baby-Z's shower was yesterday and it was perfect, I can't wait to set up his nursery!
Cravings: Eggs, Hot Chamomile Tea, Cheese, Fruit
Weight: 132.6 - I'm 38 inches around!

Bump: 27 Weeks

In The Womb: 27 weeks, 3rd Trimester!
Fruit Size: Head of Cauliflower
How I Feel: Excited, it's exactly 3 months until Baby-Z will be here around March 30th. He's kicking majorly, all the time, which makes me laugh a lot. This coming Saturday is my BABY SHOWER, I can't wait! I'm feeling great, back is decent, but I do feel a lot more tired than normal - naps are back!
Cravings: Fruit, Eggs, Rootbeer, Pastas
Weight: 131.2 (Again) I haven't gained any weight this week, but I'm 37 1/2 inches around!

Bump: 26 Weeks

In The Womb: 26 weeks
Fruit Size: Lettuce
How I Feel: Okay but back is hurting a lot again, shooting pains down my left leg, which makes me nauseous, and is a new pain to far...Not fun. I've already got the, "are you having twins?" comment… and I still have 3 months to go! This week I get my Rh shot & take my Glucose test over at Los Robles Hospital - hopefully that goes well.
Cravings: Ginger Ale, Brussel Sprouts, & Ice Cream

Weight: 131.2 (Big foodie weekend: Holiday Party + Mastro's B-Day Party for Auntie-to-be Rachel.) 

Bump: 25 Weeks

In The Womb: 25 weeks
Fruit Size: Eggplant
How I Feel: HUGE! (In a good way). I now need momentum to get out the car, out of a chair, or even out of bed - it's comical. Back is still acting up but that's nothing new. Baby-Z is beyond active, it feels like he is doing summersaults inside me! Almost everyone in my family has felt Zakkrey kick now, which is fun! 
Cravings: SWEETS (AGAIN!) What is wrong with me?!

Weight: 126.8 

Bump: 24 Weeks

In The Womb: 24 weeks
Fruit Size: Cantaloupe
How I Feel: Great this week. Zakkrey cracks me up when he's super active. I wonder what he's trying to do in there. He was camera shy this past Wednesday at his 3D ultrasound, on his belly & covering his face. I'm experiencing more pregnancy acne, I can't wait for it to be gone! David (Z's daddy), my mom, and Megan (bestie) have all felt Baby-Z! He's a strong one.
Cravings: None really. Enjoying fruits and veggies though.

Weight: 124.8 

Bump: 23 Weeks

In The Womb: 23 weeks
Fruit Size: Ear of Corn
How I Feel: I feel pregnant. I waddle now to help take the pain off my back. My hair is getting even thicker and nails growing at rapid speed. I'm getting little-cramps here and there, which I read was normal to prep for delivery. 119 more days to go - I'm getting excited!!
Cravings: Sweets. Sweets. Sweets. (It's so bad, I need dessert after every meal besides breakfast).

Weight: 123.6 (Thank you to Thanksgiving (x2) & Hanukkah Dinners).

Bump: 22 Weeks

In The Womb: 22 weeks
Fruit Size: Papaya
How I Feel: SICK! I've had a cold for over a week and I can't wait to feel better. Baby Z is doing great though & sleeping 12-14 hours per day and has his own sleep cycles! Good news, no stretch marks for me yet!
Cravings: Soup, Pastas, String Cheese, and Watermelon

Weight: 119.4 (lost a few due to sickness, Thanksgiving should fix that!)

Bump: 21 Weeks

In The Womb: 21 weeks
Fruit Size: Pomegranate
How I Feel: BABY IS ONE POUND NOW! I'm so excited. I'm battling a cold but nothing too bad. Baby Z is moving ALL the time and I even saw him get hiccups on his ultrasound last Friday. I feel like I'm rocking a basketball for a tummy and people keep telling me I'm, "ALL BELLY".
Cravings: Pretzels, Chamomile Tea, Desserts (any kind).

Weight: 123