35 Weeks

My glamor shot-in Austin and Harper's messy room. This is life.

How far along?

35 weeks, 2 days to be exact.

 

Total weight gain/loss:

22 pounds.

 

Sleep:

As long as I'm exhausted, I fall asleep with no problem. Even after 2-3 bathroom runs each night. The tough part is shifting from one side to the other with a pillow between my legs to keep my hips from hurting.

 

Best moment this week:

Well, this week hasn't been but 2 days long so I'll have to say running my 3.3 miles today. I made it the entire way after having to walk 1 mile in yesterday on my run. I felt so accomplished when I finished today.

 

Movement:

Baby girl moves a lot at night, shifting her butt from one side to the other. I believe she is mostly head down now, as I've felt more pressure in that direction, especially while running/walking.

 

Symptoms:

A little indigestion. It comes maybe once a day for a short period of time now. Since the start of last week, it has lessened drastically. I'm so thankful too.

Well, besides the obvious large midsection, there are no other symptoms that really bother me.

 

Food cravings:

Smoothie King. I made the mistake of going there for the first time in about a year and got their Yogurt D-Lite. My goodness it was like a milkshake, but with yogurt, protein powder, and no added sugar. I went back the next day. The only reason I haven't been since is because I'll drain our bank account if I keep feeding this craving. I instead have been making my own home smoothies. Soooo not as good. Oh well. I still get a butt-load of fruit when I make it at home.  

 

Food aversions:

Spicy food, because I know it will give me indigestion.

 

Gender:

Well, I'm putting my chips on the table and going to assume she is still a girl.

 

Labor Signs:

None. I haven't even notice any Braxton Hicks either. I never did with Austin. It's not like they tell you when you will go into labor anyway. It's just your body practicing for the big moment.

 

Belly Button in or out?

It is as out as it can be at this point. I was reading online that apparently some ladies' bellybutton are sensitive at this point. No sensitivity here. Just strange looking.

 

What I miss:

Sleeping on my belly. Sitting up and not feeling like I will pee in my pants if I move any more. Running without a sharp pain at the bottom of my uterus. Not having to worry about Austin falling, jumping, hitting, sitting on, or throwing anything onto my midsection.

 

What I am looking forward to:

My 35 week appointment tomorrow. I'll go every week from here on out.

Getting clothes and diapers for our girl.

Buying a breast-pump (I know, I'm weird).

Labor and delivery (I know, I'm still weird).

Meeting our little girl.

Austin meeting his little sister.

Sleeping on my stomach.

 

 

Weekly Wisdom:

Take it one day at a time.