36/40

by andrea m. - 5:17 PM

photo credit: christal bridge photography

How far along are you? 36 weeks + 4 days
Due Date? June 22nd!
Total weight gain: 32 lbs
Countdown? 23 days
Maternity Clothes? leggings, long shirts, dresses + skirts. that's all i wear these days :)
Stretch Marks? yes
Sleep: trying my hardest to get as much sleep as possible. also, it's just starting this week that i actually wake up in the middle of the night to pee. somehow i've survived the whole pregnancy not having to do that - i don't know if i just have a big bladder and can hold it in, or if i'm just too lazy to get out of bed, but neither of those options work for me anymore!
Best moments: we started reading the book "Brain Rules for Baby" together every night and i just love every moment i get to spend with kevin.
Movement? yes, not so much kicks anymore since space in there for the little guy is getting really cramped. i just feel him squirm around, kick my ribs and punch my left side occasionally. he also hiccups all the time! it's such a funny feeling, especially now that he's in head down position so i feel his hiccups low in my pelvis.
Food Cravings: currently it's panera bagels. YUM! i could eat one for every meal and be satisfied
Belly Button in or Out? FLAT
Symptoms? besides feeling HUUUGE? well, there's heartburn, itchy belly!, constantly hot, have to pee all the time (flashback to the first trimester) and since this little guy has definitely dropped, my pelvis hurts - especially when i'm sleeping and switch sides OR when i ~~walk~~ waddle for a long time
Wedding ring on or off? some days i literally can't put it on and other days i don't have much swelling so i can wear it!
Happy or Moody? getting anxious (!!!) and trying my best to stay busy... i'm tempted to start moving the baby stuff into our room already and setting up the side sleeper bassinet next to our bed and get the car seat installed, etc. etc... maybe i'll just do it. doesn't hurt to be prepared early, right?!
Looking Forward to: every weekend! technically we only have 3-4 weekends left to spend together as a couple so any date ideas of what we should do before baby gets here?!