37 Weeks

Baby is the size of: a winter melon.

How I'm feeling: Last week at my appointment my doctor told me that my blood pressure was too high and my feet and ankles were too swollen. They brought me to another room where they could monitor the baby's heartbeat and movement. Everything came back normal and my blood pressure started to drop to a more normal level. But since that day, I've had to change a few things about my daily routine. I've tried really hard to stay off my feet which some days means that I have to lay on the couch for hours until my feet get back to a normal size (I'm sure this sounds amazing to most people but it gets REALLY boring!) I try to take my blood pressure every day and it seems to be returning to a more normal level. Starting next week, I have to visit the doctor twice a week so she can keep an eye on my blood pressure. I still consider myself really lucky because I've had a relatively easy pregnancy and other than the inconvenience of swollen feet and heartburn, I feel pretty good!  

Sleeping: Pretty much the same as last week. I sleep better than I have been the past few months except on the nights I have heartburn.

Craving: Sweets, like always.

Missing: Being able to do whatever I want instead of having to take it easy. 

Maternity clothes: Although it makes it easier to get dressed everyday because I don't have as many choices, it will be nice when I can fit in my old clothes again. I know that's not going to happen as soon as the baby gets here but a girl can dream!

Wedding ring: My hands aren't as swollen as my feet but I still can't get my ring on.

Movement: I read that movement seems to slow down a little at this point in pregnancy because the baby is running out of room. But that hasn't been the case for me. I still feel her move just as much as I did before.

Showing: Yes!

Signs of labor: My doctor said I'm still completely closed but that she's getting lower. I have a little bit of cramping every few days but nothing regular.

Best moment this week: Spending time with my family always makes me happy! This past weekend, my sister, my mom and I took Carter and Sydney to Zoo Boo. I love watching how happy the kids are and it makes me really excited to think about how I'm going to have my own little one soon! I can't wait to watch her grow up!

36 Weeks

Baby is the size of: a honeydew.

How I'm feeling: When does the heartburn go away?! I haven't had heartburn since I gave up eating red meat which was almost 2 years ago. But a few weeks ago, it came back with a vengeance! Ugh! 

Sleeping: Oddly enough, I've been sleeping better this past week. Except, of course, on the nights I have heartburn!

Craving: Sweets! I could eat chocolate and baked goods all day long! But like I said before, I've always had a sweet tooth.

Missing: Not having heartburn!

Maternity clothes: Getting bored with my maternity clothes even though they're sooo comfy. Can't wait to wear regular clothes again.

Wedding ring: I don't even try to put it on anymore!

Movement: She's moving so much that sometimes it gets to be a little painful.

Showing: Haha! This is just funny at this point!

Signs of labor: I went to the doctor today and found out that she's "head down" but my cervix is still fully closed. I've had a little bit of cramping the past few days but my doctor said it's most likely gonna be at least a few weeks before I go into labor.

Looking forward to: Amanda's son Jaxon is due in 7 days! Maybe by this time next week I'll get to meet him! I can't wait! Also, Chad's sister went into labor last night! Her son should be here by the end of the day! So many babies being born! And........ my two year wedding anniversary is Tuesday! I can't believe Anthony and I have been married for two years. Time is flying by!

35 Weeks

Baby is the size of: a coconut.

How I'm feeling: I think I might be at the point where I'm getting just a little tired of being pregnant. Other than the morning sickness I had at the very beginning, I've had such an easy pregnancy (knock on wood) that I didn't think I would ever get to this point. But unfortunately I feel like it's headed in that direction. I can't even put my finger on exactly what is making me feel this way. Maybe it's the swollen feet, the heartburn, the lack of sleep.......

Sleeping: I've been waking up less in the middle of the night but I'm still very uncomfortable and my giant belly makes it hard to even roll over.

Craving: No cravings, just REALLY hungry this week!

Missing: Being able to wear shoes (I'm down to one pair of shoes that fit) and sleep on my stomach.

Maternity clothes: Still cycling through the same few outfits and dresses.

Wedding ring: Some mornings I wake up and my fingers are so swollen that I can barely make a fist! It has been weeks since I last attempted to put my wedding ring on.

Movement: I think she's running out of room in there because sometimes I can see my whole belly shake when she's moving. Anthony can even tell exactly where she is just by putting his hand on my belly.

Showing: Yes! 

Signs of labor: Nothing yet. 

Looking forward to: Doing a little more organizing of the nursery this week.

34 Weeks

Baby is the size of: a butternut squash.

How I'm feeling: Still feeling good on most days! 

Sleeping: Could be better but it could also be a lot worse.

Craving: I'm still a little upset that I haven't had any real "pregnancy cravings" that women always talk about!

Missing: Having normal size feet!

Maternity clothes: I pretty much cycle through the same 5-6 outfits. There's no point in buying anything new this late in my pregnancy. 

Wedding ring: I don't even try to put it on anymore!

Movement: Moving like crazy! All day, everyday!

Showing: Definitely!

Signs of labor: No.

Looking forward to: Having lunch with Amanda for her birthday! She has less than 3 weeks until her due date so I know we won't really have the option of just the two of us having lunch whenever we want anymore.