*This is a photo my aunt took at our maternity shoot wanderings on Sunday. I will probably post some more after I go through them and see exactly which ones I like*
Weekly Updates:
How far along: 36 weeks
Baby’s size: Crenshaw Melon – Your baby, almost 6 pounds and still packing on the pounds at a rate of about an ounce a day, is comparable to a Crenshaw melon in size. (Length: more than 18.5 inches, head to heel.)
Sleep: It depends on the day. Some nights I sleep through the night and others I am constantly tossing and turning and having to get up for the bathroom.
Maternity Clothes: Yes and even most of those are starting to not fit properly. I am starting to get more limited to dresses when we actually leave the house.
Food Cravings: Unfortunately, I have still been eating those cookies like crazy! I think it is more because they are there and I am to tired to find something else. We did buy a watermelon and I have been enjoying eating that, but no set cravings on anything.
Food Aversions: There are some days where absolutely nothing sounds appealing. Overall, I am still only dealing with the spicy aversion.
Symptoms I have: Same as last week, except this week I have been having a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions. They are slowly getting more painful and I have been having menstrual like cramps which the midwife has informed me is most likely real contractions and I need to watch that.
Doctor’s Appointment: Next appointment is next Tuesday. Starting to get close. None of the midwives think I will make it to my due date. We shall see what EJ decides.
Movement: He still has his dance parties, but with all the Braxton Hicks and real contractions going on, he moves his dance party to different times of the day. There is no more regularity except that he will have at least one 45 minute party a day.
Belly Button: Level. Almost done! 😛
Gender: Boy!
What I’m looking forward to: It sounds weird, but I am actually looking forward to labor. I know it will be painful and I know that I will most likely complain throughout it, but I am looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel and the labor is the next step for that.
What I miss: Baking, cooking and the ability to finish unpacking. I have almost no energy lately. I am exhausted and can barely do something for more than 20 minutes (besides sleep and a movie). It is hard, but totally worth it. (Right!?!?!?!)