36 Weeks

I love my shirt! Erica got me this shirt for Xmas, and of coarse I cried when I opened it, like the weeny I have been. Now that my stomach is huge, I can finally wear it! Its so cute though! You cant really see it, but there are rhinestones all over the letters :)

How far along: 36 Weeks! It has amazed me, looking back, on how quickly this has gone by. I cannot believe there are only a couple weeks left 

How big is the baby: SO, we had an ultrasound today. Before the kid was in the 95th percentile and 3 weeks bigger than average. NOW he is 98th and 4 weeks bigger than average. Yes folks, that means my child is the size of a 40 week old baby. The Dr is going to look at the ultrasound and come up with a plan of action because "my body cant handle a 10lb baby." 

 

Total weight gain: I had a check up appointment yesterday and they weighed me. I have gained 12.5lbs since day 1. 

 

Stretch Marks: Nothing. One of the things that I am very thankful for! Next week, I'll do the bare belly (pending still no stretch marks) so you can see how big my belly has really gotten. 

 

Best moment of the week: My Baby Shower was amazing! My family spent alot of time planning/driving/cooking everything and it turned out really nice. I got to see some old coworkers (yup, cried when I saw them!) and family drove from many states away. 

Worst moment of the week: So I had (what now I know to be) my first contraction. I thought the kid really really did not like me chugging a glass of milk. Wasn't really fun, but it was just one and it was only for like a minute. 

Sleep/Dreams: The normal nightly battle of getting comfortable, then baby not being comfortable and me shifting, then him not liking me shifting... 

Have you started to show?: Yup, even strangers are coming up to me and saying congratulations, when are you due. It takes me a second to realize what they are talking about. opps

 

Gender: Still a boy!

 

Labor Signs: Just that one contraction the other day. At my checkup appt yesterday, the Dr said that I was 50% effaced (for those who don't know what that is, google it, Im not describing it. lol) She said that I am ahead of schedule in that for a first time pregnancy. Hopefully this baby will come early! Im ready for him to come

Belly Button In or Out: Belly button is flat... I can see both holes from my previous belly button piercing. Keeping fingers cross it doesnt pop. JJ might freak out.

Wedding Rings On or Off: On. I haven't really experienced any swelling thankfully. My shoes still fit out. I still have ankles and my fingers have maintained there size. 

What I’m looking forward to: Im anxious to hear what my Dr has to say about my ultrasound!