36 Weeks

How far along: 36 weeks, 6 days
Size comparison:  Baby Hawk is about the size of a head of romaine lettuce, 18.5 inches long and approximately 6 pounds.  Our doctors appointment yesteraday measured my fundal height at 35 centimeters, which is small for where we are right now, so I'm not exactly sure where that puts Baby H.

Baby nickname:  Baby H.
Baby bump:  You can often see where the legs/feet stick out at the right side of my stomach, and you can definitely see the bulge in the upper left part of my bump where the babes rump is located.

Gender Prediction:  Still kinda leaning toward boy.  I think I am just too excited to find out that I just can't predict anymore.

Weight gain: 31 pounds.  

Maternity clothes:  Maternity pants are finally fitting better... 3 weeks from my due date.

Stretch marks: Maybe one?  It's really small so I can't tell quite yet.  I'm sure I'll have a better update for you next week ;-)

Belly button in or out:  In.

Wedding rings on or off:  Off.  Not attempting putting anything on these sausages nowadays.

Sleep:  Waking up two times a night.  Sometimes three.  Or four.  Although I did take a nap after work yesterday, and it.was.glorious.

Best moment this week:  Carseat installed.  All remaining baby purchases have been made.

Worst moment this week:  I'm just exhausted.  And every joint in my body aches.

Miss anything:  My side of the bed.  Bryce and I had to switch sides for the first time in forever because it's easier for me to get out of bed from that side (I just have to scoot my butt out!)  I do miss feeling like my old self and my energy.

Movement:  Lots and lots of big movements.  Baby H. may be growing, but it sure isn't slowing him/her down.

Cravings:  Whatever doesn't give me heartburn.  I've also been craving ice cream lately for some odd reason.  I indulged over the weekend with a scoop of chocolate ice cream with raspberries and caramel sauce on top from Culvers and it was heavenly. 

Queasy or sick:  Feeling pretty good, aside from some reflux/heartburn.

Labor signs:  I'm fairly certain that I have started some Braxton-Hicks contractions.  I guess that time is nearing, huh?

Happy or moody:  Happy!  Tired.... which leads to a little bit of over-sensitivity... But really just happy.

Looking forward to:  Getting my house back in order from our baby-buying extravaganza.  I also still need to pack my hospital bag... Whoops.