36 Weeks - Pregnancy #2

Each Sunday, I'd like to do a highlights post, including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from Kelly.  I did this with my pregnancy with Hadley, as well, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.  I'll probably write these on Saturday nights and attach the picture the next day.  That way I can stay semi-technology free :)

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along:  36 weeks - Third Trimester

Size of baby:  Baby Boy is between 19 and 22 inches crown to feet and weighs as much as a large cantaloupe (around 6 pounds)

Total weight gain/loss:  As of my last appointment, I gained another pound, so my official weight gain this pregnancy so far is 19 pounds.

Maternity clothes:  cotton shorts, "wife-beaters"/loose-fitting tank tops, flowy/comfortable dresses

Gender:A less bouncy, more roll-y baby boy.

Movement:  He moves, but he really stays curled up in there.  I guess there's just not a lot of room to stretch.  Although, when he stretches, I sure know it!  Geez, my ribs take a beating.

Sleep:  Oh sleep.  I miss you. A typical night has me up every hour and a half to two hours.

What I miss:  Full on hugs

Cravings:  ice cream and sherbet

Symptoms: Minor back pain every once in a while and an enormous amount of pressure in my pelvic region

Exercise: I did ten minutes of pilates twice this week.  I'm hoping to be able to go walk at the gym starting this week.

Belly Button in or out: It's still flat.

Wedding ring on or off: On :)

Happy or moody most of the time:  I was pretty happy this week!

Looking forward to:  Getting to week 38 when I won't feel as nervous about going into labor!

Best moment this week: Hmmm...well, it was a pretty boring week, but I guess just the fact that I'm still pregnant made it a good one :)
I got this dress on clearance at Target after my doctor's appointment this week...isn't it cute?? It totally shows my bra straps because of the way it's cut in the back though, so I have to wear that little sweater over it.  Oh well.  It's really comfortable, and I feel good knowing I didn't spend full price! :)  Haha, maybe that's my "best moment" this week!

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