Closer and Closer!

how far along?  36 weeks, oh boy!

how are you measuring? Guessing on track, but we'll know more after my appointment on Thursday!

size of baby? According to WTE, Jude is anywhere from 6.5-7lbs. and 19-21 inches long. He'll get "measured" via ultrasound at our appointment and we'll have a better idea of his size as well.

heartbeat? 157bpm at our 31 week appointment. I'm going to try and ask this week so that I can have a new number, but he really hovers around 150bpm if I look at our history.

total weight gain/loss? About 26lbs. I would like to not gain more than 35lbs. total, but I guess we'll see!

maternity clothes? Maternity pants and mostly maternity shirts, I can wear some regular shirts if they're longer. I still wear a 50/50 mix of regular shirts and maternity shirts right now.

stretch marks? 5. Where I had a 2-2 set that mirrored my belly button, the left side has added a little friend. THEY ITCH!
sleep? Sleep is hit or miss. Some nights I sleep so well, other nights I'm up once an hour to turn over. Oh well, I've given up caring!

best moment this week? We got to travel to Waco to see Josh's family and had a sweet little shower on Saturday at the church. Getting to see Josh's family from Grand Prairie was also a real treat, so it was really nice and relaxing.

movement? He's still a mover!Where he used to spend a great deal of time in my right side, he's been favoring the center these last few days. When this guy pushes, he PUSHES. While they're reassuring that he's doing well, I am ready to not have the assaulting that he gives me. I know moms say that I'll miss it when he's not doing it anymore, but right now I would like a break.

food cravings? Still ice water. I've been wanting to get a Taco Bell bean and cheese burrito, but I will not be giving in.

what i miss:  Laying on my stomach, bending over.

what i'm looking forward to: Still finishing the nursery... there's some little sewing projects I need to get to, as well as buy some shelves/frames and finish hanging items on the wall. Once I finish I'll take some pictures and show it off!

how are you feeling? The cooler weather has taken away the swelling - can I get an amen!? Still feeling pretty good overall, my body has really been good to me to not have excessive aches/pains. I'm feeling a little more tired this week, but I accredit that more to my allergies/head junk than pregnancy. 


I'm anxious to finish up the nursery and get some final things in place for our little guy. Our car seat will be in this week and I'm going to try and get the car vacuumed out, cleaned, and car seat installed. I'm very much in a nesting stage right now and getting more and more excited to see our sweet boy.