Week 36

May 26- June 1,2014

How far along: 36 weeks

Total weight gain: Up one pound from last week, so gained about 39 lbs total!

Maternity clothes: My maternity clothes are starting to get tighter but I can squeeze into maxi summer dresses.

Stretch marks: No stretch marks thanks to the coconut oil and belly butter every night, but you can see the blue blood veins on my stomach.

Sleep: It is getting worse, the end of this week I woke up every night and stayed awake for over an hour-I guess my body is getting ready for less sleep.

Best moments this week: I had my last baby shower this weekend with wonderful colleagues.  During this week Will and I went to a tour of the Birthing Center at our hospital.  We are excited to be living in a small community and will have more one-on-one assistance during our labor.  Sorry for our family and friends because the waiting room is small and boring.  Also two of my girlfriends came over to help organize/nest our baby’s room.  You can walk in the room and round and things are looking great.  I need to buy some boxes for a bookshelf and order our glider.  I feel more comfortable if our baby boy decides to come early.

Miss anything: No I did not miss anything, but getting off the floor from sitting is always comical.

Food cravings: I love fruit! 

Pregnancy symptoms: BH contractions are a usual, pregnancy brain is in high gear, swollen feet/ankles, and I am starting to get more tired.

Gender: Baby Boy!

Labor signs: BH contractions.

Belly button in or out: My belly button is out but stretched tight across my belly.

Wedding rings on or off: My wedding rings are on, but once we take our maternity photos I will be taking them off because I do not want to have to worry about taking them off during delivery or worse have them cut off due to swelling.

Happy or moody: I am so happy that our baby boy will be coming, but sad I will not be pregnant.

Looking forward to: At week 37 our baby can survive on his own without medical help, so I can relax a little.  This week we will be taking family/maternity photos (thank you Mandy!).  Also I am excited that there are only 9 more days left of school!