Bumpdate: 36 weeks

How far along: 36 weeks!  Nearly 37 since I am posting this late.  So close to the end!

How big is baby: Fruit and veggie scale says "head of romaine lettuce". 

Weight gain:  I gained a fair amount this past week... oops.  Oh well.

 Sleeping:  Still hit or miss.This morning I woke up at 4:30 and never went back to sleep.     I have been back to waking up in the night and not being able to fall back asleep. My backpain has been worst at night. I do feel fortunate that I have been able to get some rest.  


Food Cravings: Hot chocolate.  And cupcakes!  I even found the energy to whip up a batch midweek.  I've also been drinking lots of lemon tea.

Food Aversions: Anything from the deep fryer still.

Other symptoms: Just a general frustration with being pregnant.  I am ready for it to be over.  Also sciatica: my back pain has been intense and has starting shooting down my leg.  The chiropractor visits have been helping a LOT but part of it can't be fixed because she is just sitting right against that nerve.  It has made getting comfortable very hard. I have heartburn after nearly everything I eat.  I have a little bit of anxiety about my impending surgery (which Ryan makes worse.  He is nervous I could die on the operating table and he will be left a single dad).  The biggest symptom as of late has just been insane mood swings.  Like, really over the top.  It makes me feel like I honestly may be crazy.  Isaac and Ryan both approached me separately and basically said that I am being unbearable and I need to get it together. I really feel like my emotions are completely out of control.  I'm either crying or in a rage. I hope it gets better once the baby is out of me.

Miss Anything? Just being able to move around.  Getting up and down is such a production.

Doctor’s appointment: Weekly visits to the chiropractor and Ob/gyn now. I had the group B strep test last week and this week I found out I tested positive for it.  It isn't a huge deal because I am having a C-section but... still...  We also stopped by the maternity ward after our appointment.  I am delivering this baby in the same hospital where I had Isaac but it has been a while and they have renovated the whole women's suite.  We were impressed with what we saw.  Ryan and the baby are able to stay with me in the room the whole time, so I like that idea. 

Clothes: Beyond bored with my maternity clothes.   They all still fit so far though, which is much better than last time around when I had outgrown half my things by this point.   

Wedding Rings: Off. I was surprised when Isaac commented that other day about me not wearing them.  I didn't think that was something he took notice of.

Movement: Lots and lots and lots and it is visible to people standing across the room. Ryan used to feel sad because it seemed like he never felt her move, and now the movements are so strong he is creeped out by them. 


Best moment of the week: I really enjoyed the breastfeeding class Ryan and I attended at Reading Hospital. I am terribly nervous about breastfeeding but I feel a lot more confident now.  There is a follow up class that is geared toward breastfeeding moms who are returning to work that I think I will take. I also had a really nice baby shower thrown by some of my teacher friends.  It ended up being a random smattering of people who all know me, but didn't necessarily know each other, which could have been awkward, but was actually really fun.  I got some great things for baby, so was much appreciated.  The surprise snow day today was a fun bonus too. 

What I’m looking forward to: Being the only one who lives in my body again.

What I did / Got for baby:  I had my baby shower this weekend and my friends and family were so generous.  We got a lot of adorable clothes, diapers, wipes, towels and other necessities.  My sister also sent a pack and play in the mail, which also doubles as a changing table.  Ryan got it all assembled today.

 

Have a great week!