38 Weeks!!

How far along? 38 Weeks!

Total weight gain:  ≈18.6 lbs

Maternity clothes? Dresses or stretchy skirts only! 

Stretch marks? One above my belly button.

Sleep: Very short intervals!
Best moment this week: We had a nice weekend together as a family and I got to get my hair done and attend a friend's baby shower-she's due two days after me!

Miss anything? Being a normal size person, not feeling so uncomfortable all the time....baby shower mimosas! ;) 

Movement: It seems like a lot less movement now but still feeling little feet and elbows!
Cravings: We had Au Lac tonight which is always a craving and it's funny because apparently I also had Au Lac at 38 weeks with Micah according to my bump update that week! And Micah now LOVES Au Lac egg rolls and noodles so I guess it's true what they say about them developing tastes in the womb! I have been wanting to make my homemade rolos (gotta get in those dates!!) and am currently debating whether or not the subsequent dishes are worth it!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really

Showing? Hah yes....everybody is now looking at me with alarm when I go anywhere like I could go into labor at any moment...which I could!

Gender: Girl!
Labor signs: Strong Braxton hicks!
Symptoms: Sharp shooting pains apparently referred to as "lightning crotch" from baby sitting on nerves, and very uncomfortable lower back pain.

Belly button in or out? O-U-T (although it's so stretched out it's pretty flat!)

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: Emotional! :)

Looking forward to: Meeting baby girl!! I can't wait; we are sooooooo excited!!!

Baby’s size: Our little Punkin' is the size of a Pumpkin!

36 Weeks

How far along? 36 Weeks!

Total weight gain:  ≈17.6

Maternity clothes? They are getting too small! My maternity shirts are showing "under belly" and I don't even attempt to wear real pants on most days...all about the stretchy dresses and skirts! 

Stretch marks? It's hard to tell right now but it looks like the one I got last time is getting larger and I can't see around my full belly to know if I have any new ones. 

Sleep: Last night I was up all night-it feels like my brain is just go-go-go and I am having a hard time settling into sleep.
Best moment this week: Getting the final touches on her room finished and beginning our Fall decorating! My mama sent her quilt and pillow and I love, love, love them! I finally got to take and share photos of her completed nursery and it is making me so excited for her arrival! Starting to feel more real! <3 Micah and I had fun decorating the house and his room for Halloween. I love holidays with kiddos-it's seriously the best!

Miss anything?Being a normal size person! I am soon uncomfortable and my belly hurts! I pulled a muscle in my stomach and it's been very painful picking Micah up and bending down..doing most things I have to do several times a day. 

Movement: They are less than before, probably because she is running out of room but she still gives us a little dance after dinner!
Cravings: Crushed iced and sparkling water is my favorite thing right now, still enjoying my chocolate chips!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Yes....moving around! 

Showing? Yes

Gender: Girl!!
Labor signs: Braxton hicks, baby girl is VERY low and making it hard to move and not pee my pants! 
Symptoms: CONSTANT peeing! 

Belly button in or out? O-U-T

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: It depends on the day and circumstances I can feel very very happy or very very sad! 

Looking forward to: It feels like it's really getting close now that we are officially in the month of September! Baby girl will be here in just a few short weeks and it's crazy because even though sometimes it feels like I have been waiting forever, suddenly it feels crazy that it's coming up so fast. I am so excited to meet her, hold her, and kiss her! (And dress her up in all her adorable outfits, headbands, and shoes!!!) <3 

Baby’s size: Papaya!