36 weeks

How far along: 36 weeks T minus 7 days until FULL TERM! oh.my.gawd. Sorry, no new picture this week... so to make up for it, I put together a little bump progression. Now you can REALLY see how BIG I am! It's really crazy how time flies. It feels like I was just calling my mom freaking out about a positive test.

Maternity clothes: Yes. Geez, I feel like I need maternity shoes at this point. My flats are about to bust out at the seems. My poor feet. My coworkers are trying to get me to wear flip flops every day since it's so bad, but I just can't bring myself to do so. Big C actually helped paint my toes one night this week... that was fun haha! I might just have to wear the flip flops next week if this warm weather is really sticking around. Except I will have to get a professional pedi if I do that.

Stretch marks: Just those few. But it is starting too look like bruising around my belly button. No stretch marks, but it's almost blue-ish in color. Really weird. I guess he's just pressing really hard on the skin there.

Sleep: Preparing for the all-nighters with Caleb, I guess. Some nights I'll wake up and not be able to fall back asleep for hours... Other times, I'm asleep at 9:30 and don't get up until 7am.

Best moment this week: We scheduled our last "peek-a-boo" with an ultrasound for April 2nd. Last time we'll see our boy as an inside baby <3

Movement: He's got his hand or foot or butt wedged in my rib on the right side again. It's pretty much an every day thing now. I have to sit up real straight so it doesn't hurt... but my back hurts... so I really can't win. He still moves in there, but it's kind of more like pressure than the movements I felt before. I don't like it so much anymore. I'd like very much to go back to those little tickling feelings or to tickle my little man in person.

Food cravings: Nope.

Food aversions: Nada.

Gender: Handsome little devil

Labor pains: I have been having random BH's contractions. They don't hurt much but baby gets real crazy when I get them and that's what hurts. My stomach gets real tight, he starts flipping out and squirming and punching. It's not fun. But I haven't had anything consistent to think it would be at all related to real labor. It usually helps if I'm able to hum and kind of rub my tummy to relax.

Belly Button in or out? In. I don't know how people keep their belly rings in. The skin there hurts so bad. That's the only thing that's sticking out. Otherwise, I'm still an innie. And the piercing is still open :)

What I miss: My wardrobe. People not asking "how do you feel?" or people saying "Oh, you're still  pregnant??" Wow really... It does take 9 months people. And it feels longer to me than it does to you... Trust me!

What I am looking forward to: Does my baby have hair? Will he have a cleft in his chin? Will his eyes be blue or green? His hair dark or light? I'm just eager to get to know my child at this point.

Weekly Wisdom: When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. -Sophia Loren

Milestones: Baby is now about 5.75 lbs and 18.75 inches long. The size of a crenshaw melon... whatever that is! How did he go from a poppyseed to a full size child so quickly! And the last few weeks, these growth updates make me think he'll be the size of a toddler by the time he actually comes out! I know they are only estimates but whoa.


Dear baby,
I hope you're starting to save up some energy for your big day as you have only a few short weeks left until you make your appearance. Your room is becoming quite the masterpiece with all the amazing details Daddy and I have picked for you. Your closet is fully stocked with the most adorable attire a young man will ever wear thanks to your Grammy and Aunt K. I'm happy to say, we are feeling ready for you to arrive... almost officially. You're probably getting nervous and to be honest, so is your mommy. But please remember, no matter what happens, I'll be there waiting for you with the biggest smile and warmest hug you've ever felt. I can't believe how much I love you already and long to hold you so close to me. You've got an exciting and wonderful world waiting for you little guy and I can't wait to share it with you.
Love you to the moon and back <3
Mommy