THIRTY SIX WEEKS PREGNANT!!!

I realize I haven't made an update in so long, my life has been SO chaotic! But, here I am 36 weeks about to have a baby!!!


Things are flying by faster than ever! Third trimester! YAY!

How far along? Currently 36 weeks as writing this.

Total weight gain: Pre pregnancy weight 135. Now around 153. I was 153.4 at my appt last week, so maybe I am up to 154 or 155 by now! Especially after all the food I ate over the holiday!I have gained a total of 18 pounds so far, would LOVE to gain at least 5 more...not sure thats possible before she comes! Weight gain has been something I have struggled with this entire pregnancy, but she seems to be nice and healthy in there!

Maternity clothes? I have been wearing maternity pants, sweatpants.Pretty much I dont leave the house since working from home, so I am always in comfy clothes! I have some cute maternity tops and pants that I can wear still, but my wardrobe is very limited!

Stretch marks? I have small marks that have extended from my marks from Rylan! Very small, and only a couple. They are in the exact spots his marks are, on my LOVE HANDLES! I suppose I stretch from the back to front, just as I did with Rylan. Luckily this time, my butt has not extended into the next country though! I have maintained a pretty normal weight growth, and really it's only been my belly that has done all the growing!

Skin, Hair & Nails: My nails have been growing like crazy, my skin is clear as can be! My hair seems to be growing fast! My hair is long and lovely. I feel the pregnancy glow!I feel like a radiant pregnant goddess:)

Sleep: Sleeping has been a bit uncomfortable. Not only am I exhausted, I cant get comfortable! My back hurts, feet hurt, and need pillows everywhere to get any sleep. My dreams are intense, I have to pee every two hours, I cant find a position to lay in that makes me comfortable enough to stay still! It seems I toss and turn all night. Ohhhh the pregnancy insomnia joy! And I have Rylan...the BED HOG. He takes up the whole bed, and pillow. He likes to lay as close to me as possible pushing me off the side. It's very sweet to have such a cuddle bug, but I get tired having to move him over all night so I can sleep! Silly sweet boy. He says, " I lay on mommy's pillow too"! Sweetie:) My most recent pain is HEARTBURN!! All day and night. Making it impossible to get comfortable!

Best moment this week:Spending the holiday with my little pumpkin Rylan. Preparing for baby girl!!

Miss anything?All the foods I love. I still have lots of aversions, but it is getting better! I miss having a normal appetite, mine is all out of whack!

 

 

Movement: LOTS of movement!!!! I feel baby girl all day! She seems to be most active when I am laying in bed, and at night. And I suppose she is sleeping all day! When I am crouched over or in the car, she goes crazy with movement!!!  I am starting to feel body parts as well! I can feel what I think is her butt at the top of my stomach all the time! My belly makes all kinds of crazy movements. It is SOOOO hard too! I love feeling her. Every time she moves I put my hands on my belly to feel. It never gets old:) We are ONE right now, but soon I will have to share her!

Food cravings:Chicken noodle soup, mexican food (although the heartburn is horrendous SOOO horrible), pizza, BBQ, potatoes, avocados, pasta with alfredo sauce, brussel sprouts, poptarts(guilty), cereal with almond milk, chili/bean soup, cornbread, pumpkin,turkey sandwhiches!  I have been DYING to eat some grilled veggie kabobs and some grilled fish. Sounds soooo yummy! Oh man, and California rolls. YUM.

Anything making you queasy or sick:Lots of food is still making me quesy. I still throw up somedays, SO RANDOMELY. I will literally just all of the sudden gag and throw up, out of no where! It's crazy! I have even had to pull over from driving to throw up! I still throw up in the mornings sometimes too. It comes on out of no where. Usually before I have eaten anything.

Gender:BABY GIRL!!!!!! At least I hope she's still a girl in there...I did get another sonogram to make sure, and she claims shes a girl still! I definitely did not see a penis!


Labor signs: I have been experiencing some braxton hicks contractions, crampyness, lots of pressure, and I think a little mucous plug even came loose!

Symptoms: Backaches, exhausted, short of breath, peeing every 20 minutes, HEARTBURN emotional,scatterbrain...(is that a symptom?)..ha. GAS. Oh my how I have forgotten the gas during pregnancy. Lots of nausea. Moody. And happy. I dont feel  crampy after breastfeeding Rylan anymore, so that is good! Growing/stretching pains. Soooo sleepy. Feet hurt:( I am really considering getting a massage!!!
I feel very heavy lately! She is growing, I am getting more uncomfortable. My organs are squished! It's okay though, I love her. And as uncomfortable as I will get, I LOVE being pregnant. I love creating, growing, and carrying a baby inside me. What an incredible feeling it is! I appreciate being a woman every single day:)

Belly button in or out?It's out there, no doubt.

Can you see your toes? NO!  Oh my goodness, I have to peek around the belly to see my feet. (DEFinitely cant see my VAG either without peeking around, HAHA!)

Happy or moody most of the time: Ive been pretty moody.And going through some things right now as well, I am sad and lonely alot. But, it doesnt change the fact I am thrilled and ecstatic for my baby girl to be here soon!

Looking forward to:A large appetite coming soon...still dont have a huge appetite.  I am looking forward to getting everything ready for my BIRTH!!!

Looking forward to meeting my baby girl, and giving birth to her. Anxious for labor and the next many months to come!

I am 36 weeks while writing this! I had another midwife appt on November 20th! Everything seems great! I gained 0 pounds in 2 weeks...but my belly is growing just as it should. Hoping to gain something before my next appt. WEEKLY APPTS now!!! Can you believe it?? I sure cant!!

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