Week 36

How far along? 36 Weeks & 2 days

Total weight gain: 25 lbs+
Maternity clothes? Leggings, t-shirts... I may just start wearing Justin's clothes from now on. Oh wait, I already do!
Stretch marks? Been using lotion and oils everyday, sometimes twice a day! So far there are none
Sleep: Since she still moves around so much and pushes on my bladder, I'm not getting more than two hours of sleep at a time. Neither is Justin. It's just preparing us for when she comes...
Best moment this week: Seeing our sweet little girl again at the ultrasound. She's so big now!
Miss Anything? I miss being able to have a good workout. I can't wait until she's here and I can start my intense workouts again!
Movement: I can still feel her kicking and rolling around in there, which is very surprising with the limited space that's left.
Food cravings: No new cravings, but I really want some iced coffee... if only it would warm up outside...

Anything making you queasy or sick: Smelly people...
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: None

Symptoms: I'm still having the tightening in my stomach every now and again, and I'm also experiencing soar ribs/shortness of breath.

 Belly Button in or out? Definitely out

 Wedding rings on or off?  On

Happy or Moody most of the time: My emotions have been up and down this past week, but I'm so happy!
Looking forward to: Our little girl's arrival! And for my next appointment to see if I am making any progress. 

I think she may just pop out of my belly button one of these days...

We had another appointment this past Wednesday and found out she is 6 pounds and 1 ounce!!!!! Woah baby! I'm surprised she still has enough room left to do all the somersaults she's been doing, but it isn't stopping her. I'm glad she's in a good range for her weight, but with 4 weeks until my due date, I'm a little nervous with popping out an 8 pound baby if she keeps gaining half of a pound each week. And another good thing, she is HEAD DOWN! I assumed she was since she's been kicking my ribs, but it is a relief to know and not have to schedule a c-section at this point. I use to be nervous of the possibility of a c-section, however, I would be okay if I needed one. It really helps to hear stories from other women and know that it isn't that horrible of a procedure/recovery. 

Now it all just depends on baby Gale. I hope she doesn't keep us waiting longer than the 30th, and at the next week's appointment I will be checked for Strep B, and if there is anything thinning going on. It's down to the last weeks of my pregnancy, and I couldn't be more happier and irritated at the same time. I now understand how frustrating the last few weeks are with being uncomfortable and almost peeing my pants everyday. Oh, to not feel all this pressure on my bladder soon, and to also feel my baby girl in my arms will be wonderful.