The BumpCast

Congratulations, Mama and welcome to week 32 of your pregnancy!

This week your baby is positioning herself head down in your uterus as you're getting closer and closer to delivery. At around 4 pounds and measuring between 16.5 and 17 inches long, your little one is about the size of a large squash.

As for you, mama, your doctor appointments will likely start to be every two weeks starting very soon, if they haven't already.

At 8 months pregnant, you're probably still experiencingheartburn, shortness of breath, vaginal discharge and aching pelvis.

Some additional symptoms we've talked about include Braxton Hicks contractions and super dark nipples. For more on Hyper-pigmentation, make sure you check out our week 6 episode!

This week we have our first male guest on the podcast, my husband Joshua Bally!

I got the great opportunity to interview the love of my life and ask him all the Dad questions I have.

With only nine weeks left to go, your baby is the size of a coconut! Measuring 16 inches and weighing in around 3.2 pounds, your little one is growing every single day!

This week we are airing the second half of our interview with Ann Kaplan, mom, birth educator and amazing woman! During the remainder of our interview, Ann mentions a few birth positions and some great techniques you can tap into when you're in the throws of labor. Also, don't forget to check the show notes on thebumpcast.com for the free resource Ann is providing for YOU, the BumpCast listener on getting your kids to listen, the FIRST time! Ann's Freebie: http://bit.ly/mamaguide

Congratulations, mama and welcome to week 30! You've been pregnant for a Loon time, but there is an end in sight. 10 weeks or less for most of you.

This week on the BumpCast we have part 1 of a two part interview with mom, doula, birth educator and mama mentor Ann Kaplan.

Ann discusses all things pregnancy as well as answers all my questions about moving her family from Denver, CO to Spain!

Ann discusses all things pregnancy as well as answers all my questions about moving her family from Denver, CO to Spain! Ann has also graciously provided BumpCast listeners with a freebie: http://bit.ly/mamaguide

Your pregnancy: week 29 updates

This week we interview Missy Titus from Sacramento, California.

Missy is a Wardrobe Consultant and Color Analyst at Simplified Wardrobe. She helps busy women and women going through major transitions—whether that's personal, physical, professional or otherwise—create easy, stylish wardrobes for where they are now and where they want to be. That means fitting into their lifestyle, making them feel and look great, and helping them project an image and style that aligns with their goals, values, and personality. She can't wait to help you simplify your life, gain confidence, and get reacquainted with the woman inside. Connect with Missy at: simplifiedwardrobe.com or on Instagram: @simplifiedwardrobe

You've made it to your third trimester! Your little one might be kicking so hard and so often that it's causing you to lose sleep. At 15 inches and about 2.25 pounds your sweet pea can blink and is also experiencing REM sleep, and possibly having her first little baby dreams!

This week, as we welcome you into your third and final trimester, I want to get you all the tools you need to start nesting and getting ready for your little one to arrive! On this week's episode, I'm interviewing Carly Adams from Tidy Revival. Carly is a Professional Organizer based in Sacramento, CA. She helps her clients get organized in their homes & businesses by working alongside them. Whether that's helping them declutter, creating a Pinterest-perfect pantry, or helping a busy Mom re-examine the flow of her kitchen or utility closet - Carly is a self-proclaimed "organizational nerd" that loves to geek out to her clients' benefit. As an Auntie to 5 (soon to be 6!) kiddos - she's in tune with the needs of busy Mamas! When she's not dropping off donations, she can be found relaxing at home with her husband and dog. Study about stress & clutter: "No Place Like Home: Home Tours Correlate With Daily Patterns of Mood and Cortisol" Variera Series by IKEA Made By Design by Target Tidy Revival Website Instagram Link Facebook Link This episode was sponsored by Bark.com. If your kids can access the internet, you need to know about Bark.

Welcome to week 27 of your pregnancy!!

This week your little one is the size of a cabbage(which is super fitting since we are releasing this on St Patrick's Day!) at 14 inches long. Weighing in at around 2 pounds, your sweet babe can likely recognize both you and your partner's voice from inside your womb.

This week we are interviewing Marta Spirk from the Mom Does it All podcast.

Marta is a certified success coach and triplet mom. She helps moms find purpose in life post-partum by identifying their passions and pursuing them without fear or guilt - because moms can DO IT ALL!

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This week your little one is about 14 inches long and weighs around 2 pounds. Comparable to an acorn squash. With only about 14 weeks to go your sweet pea is growing eyelashes around her now open eyes and tiny finger nails.

As for you mama now is around the time your belly button could pop out. Like a turkey timer showing that you're almost ready to pop this can be slightly uncomfortable. Your belly button may be sensitive to the touch so try to avoid rubbing it against anything or having clothing touch it too much to avoid discomfort.

This week on the podcast, I'm so excited to have interviewed Mikala Simon who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, creator of Stages of FUN developmental play kits and a silly sock lover. She is living the small town life in South Dakota with her husband, 2 daughters, and 2 moody, yet lovable cats. She can't wait to give you the best toys on the market and smart play ideas

Check out her website and blog at www.stagesoffun.com

Congratulations, Mama and welcome to week 25 of your pregnancy!

This week, your baby weights about a pound and a half and measures close to 13 inches. With only 15 weeks to go, you'll be holding your sweet pea in no time at all!

This week I'm interviewing Mama Alison Anderson.

Tune in to hear all about her pregnancy and birth experiences!

This week we discuss week 24 of your pregnancy and discuss keeping your older children feeling excited and appreciated as you prepare to welcome your new baby. We discuss Gary Chapman's "The 5 Love Languages" and how you can use the test at www.5lovelanguages.com to make sure your older kids feel all the love from you.

Whether you're pregnant or not, this advice will help you connect better with your kids.

We also mention our night out at the theater to see STOMP! as a special guest of @theblogbloc, @sacmusicals, and @sacramentotop10

Welcome to week 23 of your pregnancy, mama!

This week, baby is a little over 11 inches long and slightly heavier than a pound. Baby's punches and kicks are getting stronger now. Your partner can probably feel the movements from outside your tummy. Baby's heart is strong enough that her heartbeat can be heard using a stethoscope.

This is week 3 in our resolutions series and we have an interview with Bri Pruitt, the Hippie Dippie Mom.

Check out Bri's Website: www.hippiedippiemom.com

Be sure to check the show notes for more links and resources at www.thebumpcast.com