Sweet Baby 34 Weeks

6/9/12 • 32 Comments
Last updated on: October 10, 2018

Sweet Baby weighs as much as a Cantaloupe!

Wow, Sweet Baby is getting so big! The doctor said she’s still in the downward position and everything looks great! I’m so excited every time I hear her little heartbeat. It’s one of the most amazing things you’ll ever experience. It makes my day when I wake up and she wakes up also. I feel her little body move and stretch around and love when she moves when we talk or sing to her. I cannot believe there’s only 6 weeks until my due date!

Sweet Baby and Daddy

About our baby: Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which will help regulate her body temperature once she’s born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you’ve been nervous about preterm labor, you’ll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies. (summary and weekly image from babycenter)

About me: Happy and thrilled that we meet our Sweet Baby in less than 2 months! I’m counting down the days!
How far along? 34 Weeks 1 Days
Total weight gain: 27lbs
Maternity clothes? Still just 2 maternity shirts. Not planning on buying anything.
Stretch marks? I have some on both sides of my belly.
Sleep: Not much at night, but plenty of naps!
Best moment this week: Picking out some clothes for Sweet Baby’s coming home outfit!

Worst moment this week: Nothing bad this week thankfully 🙂

Miss Anything?  Unpasteurized juice! Although I’ve been enjoying making it at home – Miss Abma’s Farm Orange Juice!!
Movement: Yes! 🙂
Food cravings: Citrus!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Raw ground meat/chicken.
Gender: Baby GIRL!
Labor Signs: No.
Symptoms: Aches and pains – can’t get comfortable.
Belly Button in or out? It’s coming out!
Wedding rings on or off? Off.
Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy! 🙂
Looking forward to:  Getting things all set and ready for our Sweet Baby Girl!

About Courtney Lopez

Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She married Chris in summer of 2008 and they had Sweet Baby summer of 2012. Now sweet baby has grown into quite the Mini Chef and has her own series called Mini Chef Mondays! Find recipes, product finds, and more on our blog!

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Nichol says
June 9, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Courtney what a sweet photo of baby and daddy! You are almost there:)
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Stefanie says
June 9, 2012 at 5:53 pm
precious!!
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Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.com says
June 9, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Your posts are so cute!
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Mandy- Read. Write. Mom! says
June 9, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Preparing for baby is so exciting! I almost wish I could do it all over again! I’m following along with you. Take care!
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Kathleen says
June 10, 2012 at 1:08 am
Such a sweet photo. She’s almost here!
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Rachel says
June 10, 2012 at 3:54 am
I ALWAYS loved hearing the heartbeat … Such a sweet photo!
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Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
June 10, 2012 at 4:25 am
I love picking the coming home outfit! I hope you will share it!
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Apryl @ Christian Clippers says
June 10, 2012 at 2:06 am
So exciting!
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Debra Pearlstein says
June 10, 2012 at 8:12 am
I just love these posts! So close!
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Tammy says
June 10, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Great update. Before you know it, you’ll be holding her in your arms.
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Billie says
June 10, 2012 at 10:31 pm
That is such an adorable picture.
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Zippy says
June 11, 2012 at 12:25 am
What a beautiful photo
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That Bald Chick says
June 11, 2012 at 1:45 am
That’s a stinkin cute picture!
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Colleen (Shibley Smiles) says
June 10, 2012 at 10:14 pm
I almost didn’t make it to your post I was distracted by the yummy recipes flashing at the top LOL. You are getting close hang in there!
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Tricia Nightowlmama says
June 11, 2012 at 2:19 am
so precious. Certainly one to cherish. Soon he’ll be kissin her and lovin her while holding her in his arm and snuggling you in the other.
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♥ Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins ♥ says
June 11, 2012 at 2:25 am
How adorable!
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Canadian Mom Blogger says
June 11, 2012 at 12:52 pm
I love that picture. I can’t believe we only have about 6 more updates to read!
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Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
June 11, 2012 at 12:58 pm
It’s almost time, I am getting excited to see your baby photos once sweet baby arrives!
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April Decheine says
June 11, 2012 at 1:24 pm
This is so exciting, I love all the photos of what size the baby is this week!!
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Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
June 11, 2012 at 1:53 pm
What a beautiful picture!!
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Theresa says
June 11, 2012 at 2:07 pm
That photo is just beautiful!
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Jenn says
June 11, 2012 at 2:50 pm
I’ll bet it feels like you have a cantaloupe sitting on your bladder most of the time. 🙂
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Penelope says
June 11, 2012 at 4:10 pm
What a beautiful photo! You should enlarge and frame it! You look too teeny to be due in 6 weeks 🙂
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Donna says
June 11, 2012 at 4:46 pm
What a sweet photo! And, wow, just 6 more weeks!!!
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Marcie W. says
June 11, 2012 at 10:25 pm
I love this week’s picture! I wonder if she’ll be a Daddy’s Girl.
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Stefanie says
June 12, 2012 at 6:21 pm
You’re almost there!
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
June 12, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Awwww, love the daddy love and kiss. 🙂
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Kelly says
June 12, 2012 at 10:01 pm
What a loving photo. She’ll be here before you know it!
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Simply Being Mommy says
June 13, 2012 at 1:45 am
Oh my gosh, that picture is adorable. She’ll be here before you know it.
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Alison says
June 14, 2012 at 2:01 pm
I love that photo! You are almost at the end!! 🙂
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Happy Traveler Jenn says
June 23, 2012 at 12:45 am
Aw, can’t wait!!
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newborn photos perth says
August 8, 2012 at 3:16 am
Congratulations, I’m sure that both of you are happy. Thanks.
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