{37} Weeks

We moved some furniture in our living room so my pictures will probably be at random from now on .. first pregnancy - would have cried. This pregnancy - just glad to have a the picture taken. :)

How far along: 37 Weeks

                                                                   Weeks to go: 3ish.

Baby is the size of: A bunch of Swiss chard (what?))

Gender Prediction: Girl

Weight gain: 34
Symptoms: Super congested -- no sinus infection -- doctor said baby coming out is the cure. I'm just a little concerned about breathing during labor since that's kind of important. Feet/ankle swelling. Hip pain. Hands/feet fall asleep easily.  I go to the bathroom approximately every 30 seconds.

Mood: Pretty good, actually. 

Maternity clothes: My belly hangs out of all of them .. so I'm just looking really awesome. I've already bagged up half of them that I'm completely over. I was excited to bust out some Spring dresses, but it turns out those don't really work either. 

Cravings: Easter candy?

Aversions: None.

Sleep: I'm awake from 3-5ish every night .. and then Trice gets up at 6. But overall, I feel like I'm sleeping better. 

Movement: A little less movement (which is normal). Sometimes after lunch I'll sit in the rocking chair just to make sure baby is still a kickin!

Labor Signs: None. Seriously - all signs of contractions have stopped.

Best moment this week: Easter -- church services, egg hunts with Trice, supper with the neighbors, a trip to the park!
Worst moment this week: Probably my mom not showing up for yet another holiday she was supposed to be coming for... 

Miss anything: Having a lap for Trice to sit on and being able to wrestle around with Trice and not be injured!

Trice's Thoughts this Week: He wants to know what DAY baby is coming out! He lays on my belly and says, "goo goo ga ga baby!" He also asks if baby prays in my belly and if it has toys and blankies. He likes to act like a baby. He also gets a little upset that there isn't much room on my lap.
Appointment Notes: Heartbeat - 151. I had high blood pressure this week so that was a little alarming but nothing to be too concerned about yet. Doctor said baby's head still has a ways to descend.

{36} Weeks

How far along: 36 Weeks

                                                                   Weeks to go: 4

Baby is the size of: Head of romaine lettuce

Gender Prediction: Girl

Weight gain: 31 (lost 2 lbs)
Symptoms: Hips hurt, Nesting like CRAZY, leg cramps, and holy heartburn/indigestion!

Mood: Yowzers. I'm an emotional wreck .. watch out.

Maternity clothes: Over them. No, but really.. I'm selling most of them after this because if I get pregnant again I just want all new. None of them fit. I'm always uncomfortable no matter what I'm wearing.

Cravings: Milk, Sweets, Fruit

Aversions: Just raw meat.. per usual.

Sleep: Not amazing, for sure. I really think I would sleep fine if Trice weren't in bed with me.. but it's just so restricting. 

Movement: Lots 'o movement!

Labor Signs: Had some strong Braxton Hicks this week (see below), baby has dropped, waddling

Best moment this week: Finally getting all of our hair cuts! Going out for supper Sunday night with my dad!
Worst moment this week: Stomach flu. Enough said. It was brutal. I got so dehydrated I started having strong consistent contractions. Trice only slept a total of 4 hours that night .. so it was just not fun. They were going to put me on an IV for dehydration, but they let me go home with the agreement that I would come back if I couldn't keep any fluids down that night. Luckily I was able to! I didn't eat anything from noon on Tuesday to lunch on Friday .. poor baby starving inside of me!

Maternity pictures also did NOT go well. Picture day is ALWAYS stressful and I ALWAYS ask myself why we pay for them. It was SO windy that last minute we had to have htem inside our house -- not a fan .. so it was stressful to say the least. Trice was way crazy with them being at our house, and we didn't capture any of the shots I had hoped for. Oh well. 

Miss anything: Comfy clothes when I'm sick! 

Trice's Thoughts this Week: If someone even starts to mention baby, Trice says, "WE DON'T KNOW!" because he knows the next question will be if it's going to be a boy or a girl. Apparently he is over it. He is a little too lovey with my tummy these days and it's a bit painful. He wants ALL of baby's things/wants to be in ALL of baby's things.
Appointment Notes: Heartbeat was much lower (due to me being sick we think) -- 130. I tested positive for Group B strep again which was very disappointing. We had hoped to have as little interventions as possible during labor this time, but it is one thing that makes me nervous so I will get the antibiotics (which is unfortunate since I don't even like antibiotics for my child ever) ... just praying there are no complications from this. Other than that, all is well -- baby is head down. My doctor answered ALL my questions and calmed my fears!!