36w0d

How Far Along: 36w0d

Weight Gain: 21 lb's

Maternity Clothes: Meh, what's there to say about them?

Symptoms: Flashes of pain in my lower stomach, which I think are from Baby Girl engaging occasionally. Also, very tired, trouble sleeping (joints are aching) swelling feet, and the usual stuffy nose.

Sleep: Rolling over all the time to get comfy again. Luckily for me, I've been snoring so Matt has been sleeping on the floor! Hahaha, I know that sounds bad, but I'm not complaining about having the bed to myself, and he doesn't mind the floor.

Best Moment of the Week: Hmm...not sure. Monday night with the fam was pretty great, and my MW appointment yesterday was good, in spite of Elijah's antics.

Movement: Yes, and she's been targeting my ribs at night! Also, it's funny because, with Elijah, when he would poke a limb out, I would push there and it would pop right back in, but this little girl keeps it out and just moves to a different place. Stubborn little thing already! Really, it's probably just because of how she's facing (sideways) versus how Elijah was facing (anterior) so she has more strength to keep her legs stretched out, but it's kind of funny to think of it in terms of personalities. :)

Food cravings: Hmmm. I know there are some. Let me think...oh, well there's bacon-wrapped water chestnuts for one, and brownies with walnuts for two. Milk has been a big hit lately as well.

Gender: A girl!

What I Miss: My house. I don't actually miss the house, I just miss the space. I'm realizing more and more how difficult it's going to be, living here with a new baby, or really just with two kids on different sleep schedules. How on earth are we going to do it?

What I’m Looking Forward To:  Full term next week, and moving downstairs this week.

Milestones: I don't know. Every week feels like a milestone now, with 36 weeks being the least exceptional, but still momentous, you know? I guess it marks the start of every-week appointments.

Emotions: Ohh have I ever been cranky lately. I feel so bad, it passes so quickly for me and leaves Matt reeling in my wake. He doesn't have the benefit of hormones to help him recover as quickly as he gets upset. I'm also starting to feel really excited, but it's always a little clouded by disbelief.

Belly Photo: I managed to take one today before Elijah's naptime! Woo hoo!

I feel not that big at all, but there's actually a noticeable difference between this photo and two weeks ago. Like my belly is "outer" and lower. Also, I'm fully aware that my belly is going to get bigger and bigger and ridiculously bigger until delivery, so we'll see what the final photo looks like. I might be full term next week, but I am by no means done.

And now I must finish this, as I resolved that I would not be on the computer a minute past 10am, and it's 9:59, so off I go!