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?!

How far along are you? 35 weeks + 4 days  
Due Date? i'm so happy that i can now say "less than a month away!" or "next month!" - if you can't tell, i'm way excited.    
Total weight gain: 31 lbs   
Countdown?  30 daayysss   
Maternity Clothes? i've been thinking more about my post-pregnancy clothes now and what i'll wear?! probably my maternity clothes still until my tummy goes back to normal. i'm crossing my fingers that breastfeeding will help with shedding this pregnancy weight!   
Stretch Marks? still the ones on my sides and bum!
Sleep: ehhh, it's okay. i try to sleep in but that only goes so far. it's such an effort moving from one side to the other these days and this baby is definitely putting on the weight because my belly is feeling heavier!  
Best moments: (1) i always get a kick out of what random people will say to me now that i'm huge. the other day, i was walking down the street with friends and a lady said, "are you pregnant with a boy?" so i said, "yes, how did you know?" and she said, "well, i noticed you carry low and most women who carry low are having a boy!" (2) i don't want to think about the daunting task of shaving my legs anymore!... so the sweet husband i have shaves them for me and i love him even more because of that. (3) i went to my OB appt the other day and she checked my cervix - i'm apparently already 1cm dilated to that's good news :)  
Missing anything?  umm so many things! being able to wear/fit into cute summer clothes... being able to bend down easily... the list goes on.
Movement?  yup yup yup and i love it
Food Cravings: trader joes sublimes! yumm (they're delicious ice cream sandwiches and i highly recommend you go get some)
Belly Button in or Out? FLAT but kinda poofs up a little?
Symptoms? heartburn, itchy belly!, emotional, minimal braxton hicks contractions, HOT ALL THE TIME! i seriously sweat so much
Wedding ring on or off? it's getting tighter! i keep praying that the weather will stay cooler so i don't swell up a ton this last month 
Happy or Moody? so happy but getting more and more anxious... also anything having to do with babies i just want to cry! at our birth class we watched a natural birth video and i was trying not to bawl my eyes out when the baby was delivered. i can't wait for my moment like that (but will i be emotional?! i have no clue haha)  
Looking Forward to: this baby coming (!!!) and we're doing maternity photos this weekend that i'm excited for. it will be so nice to have some updated pics of kevin and i!

what's better than spending a rainy day making homemade jam and bread? i had such a great time with these ladies doing a food photography collaboration. when christa came up with the idea, i was all in! food, friends and photography? yes please! after the shoot, we enjoyed eating the bread and jam while looking at each others photos. it's so fun seeing how each photographer brought their own ideas and perspectives in to the shoot. you can check out siara's post here.

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collaborators: christal bridge + siara martin
model:  brittany lockie
location: balwin, mo

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eating out at a cute restaurant in historic st. charles with friends,
going to the dollar theater and seeing the movie Non-stop,
attending an express birth class together at the hospital,
walking around a park where they had a lewis and clarke encampment reenactment going on (very entertaining!),
enjoying the beautiful spring air at the park,
skyping with family,
+ cuddling and talking about our soon future with a little boy added to our family.