37 weeks. Baby Number 3.

I'm contracting, currently.

It's been a weird week. 

We celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary. 

I had my last ultrasound. 

I had my car detailed. 

My cleaning lady came today and I realized the next time she is at my house is the day of my scheduled C-Section. She also made me the CUTEST diaper cake ever. She's a dream. 

Current complaints include: contractions, heartburn, peeing every 5 minutes, back pain, swelling. 

It's been really beautiful weather. 

So much to do. So little time. 

Trying to just .... let it all good. 

xo

Layla - because I love her. 

37 weeks with all 3 - top left is Layla, bottom left is Benny - right is new baby :) 

37 weeks today!

How far along? 37 weeks. Per my app, baby is the size of romaine lettuce (haha)

Total weight gain/loss: I didn't weigh in. I will next week - probably for the last time :) 

Maternity clothes? I just want to be naked. I'm so big.

Stretch marks? I keep looking - I'm hoping they stay away the next 2 weeks.

Sleep: Off and on. Last night I was up every 2 hours to pee but I'm able to mostly fall back asleep thanks to unisom. 

Best moment this week: My ultrasound on Monday was good - he's weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces. He still seems to have one kidney. And he is so low that the tech couldn't see his face. The next 14 days will be so fast and so slow. 

Have you told family and friends: Yes.

Movement: Constant. Painful. Contracting.  

Food cravings:  Not really. Lemonade. I"m not eating as much.

Anything making you queasy or sick: I had some nausea this morning and the heartburn is killer.

Gender prediction: BOY!! 

Labor Signs: Lots of contractions. Wednesday (our anniversary) was really, really rough. I'd just like him to stay in until May 10th. 

Belly Button in or out? Barely in.

Wedding rings on or off? Nada.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Mostly happy. 

Weekly Wisdom: Leaving work earlier then normal is semi-helpful with contractions. And though his room is a disaster - it'll all get done.

Milestones: 37 weeks seems good. Last ultrasound. Chugging right along. AHHHHHH!

Week 36. 9 months pregnant!

Week 36. 

I'm so tired. 

I'm contracting. 

I'm ready. 

BUT... let's wait the next 3 weeks, shall we :)

I can't wait to meet this sweet baby boy and snuggle him something fierce.

week 36. 

How far along? 36 weeks.

Total weight gain/loss: UP another 2.8 pounds the past 2 weeks for a total of 35.4 pounds.

Maternity clothes? Today I'm in a maternity dress and even this is tight. Uh.

Stretch marks? Not yet. Bio Oil for the next 3 weeks. And after. 

Sleep: Off and on good and bad. Last night was pretty good. 

Best moment this week: We had Josh's mom here for the weekend and it was really nice. Also I got my hair done last weekend and that was great... nothing like a fresh cut & color.

Have you told family and friends: Yes.

Movement: Constant. AND painful. And contractions. 

Food cravings:  Today I want Starbucks which is so random because I don't like it there?!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Heartburn.

Gender prediction: BOY!! 

Labor Signs: Pressure. Contractions. I really want him to hold out until May 10th - 3 more weeks to go!

Belly Button in or out? Weird. Popped.

Wedding rings on or off? Nope.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Mostly happy. Sometimes crying.

Weekly Wisdom: You can make it!! I keep telling Josh I don't know how I can do this another 3 weeks but I know I can.. and I will. We took the dog for a long walk last week and I made it the whole way. I can do this!!! 

Milestones: 9 months officially. Wowza.

WEEK 35.

HAPPY WEEK 35. 

4 weeks to go. 

Grandma arrived yesterday for a quick long weekend... so happy to have the extra set of hands as I'm feeling really uncomfortable. 

Tomorrow, I'm getting my hair cut & colored. 

Sunday, I'm getting my car detailed so the baby doesn't have to sit surrounded by old french fries and mushed up crackers. 

All of these things I've had plans to do for the past few months are here and it's... scary. Exciting. Terrifying. Exhilarating. 

28 days to go. 

I can't wait to meet you, sweetest baby boy. 

How far along? 35 weeks. Baby is a PINEAPPLE! 

Total weight gain/loss: I actually forgot to weigh in. I will next week. Maybe. 

Maternity clothes? I've moved on to only wanting to wear sweats. Today I'm in jeans and a non-maternity shirt - who do I think I am?!

Stretch marks? I'm literally bathing in Bio Oil and hoping I can make it through the next 4 weeks without any! 

Sleep: Off and on decent. I'm up a lot to pee / listen to Josh's snoring / move London / try to get comfortable. 

Best moment this week: I really loved watching Benny at his first soccer practice - he moved with such ease and delight, telling me all about his teammates and he's SO excited for the first game tomorrow. He also read me a few books this week - he's been struggling with reading in Kindergarten so he's getting extra help and it's clear it's working. I'm so proud of him!!

Have you told family and friends: Yes.

Movement: Yes and painful. 

Food cravings:  Eh - nothing. I thought soup but no. lol

Anything making you queasy or sick: Yesterday I had some killer nausea - I think there's just no room in my belly. Like, none. 

Gender prediction: BOY!! 

Labor Signs: Lots of contractions. But nothing steady or (too) painful. 

Belly Button in or out? It's quite out. 

Wedding rings on or off? Nope.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Mostly happy - just really uncomfortable.

Weekly Wisdom: Trying to just enjoy my last 4 weeks of pregnancy - this is my last baby - the last time I will feel the kicks and wiggles and be able to protect him 24 /7. 

Milestones: 35 weeks or 35 days until due date - however, I have a C-Section scheduled 4 weeks from today. That's 28 days. WHAT. 

Week 34.

Week 34.

5 weeks to go. Or 35 days. 

That's NOTHING. 

And also, sometimes, feels like a lifetime. 

Lately I have been really uncomfortable. 

Swollen, achy, nausea, heartburn. The works. 

I suppose, this is what the 3rd trimester is all about. 

I miss my body feeling good - I miss really exercising and walking without pain.
BUT - this sweet little baby boy is worth every single ache & pain. 

(Like right now when I want to cry from back pain)

We simply can't wait to meet you, MSE. 

<3

huge. week 34. 

How far along? 34 weeks. Baby is a Butternut Squash! 

Total weight gain/loss: I'm up 4 pounds from the last time I weighed for a total of 32.6 pounds. 

Maternity clothes? All maternity and when I don't, I look insane (haha)

Stretch marks? None yet and hoping to stay in the clear these next 5 weeks.

Sleep: Some really bad nights and some decent nights. Up several times to pee. Up several times to turn over (it's comical because my back pain is intense so I need to brace myself to turn from side to side).

Best moment this week: I had a good doctor appointment on Tuesday - we discussed a whole bunch of topics and she put my mind at ease.

Have you told family and friends: Yes.

Movement: ALL the time. I think he started with hiccups this week, too. Lots of movement. Some painful.

Food cravings:  Nothing in particular. Sometimes I'm quite nauseous and I seem to get fuller, faster. Zero room.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing in particular but I am dealing with bouts of nausea again.

Gender prediction: BOY!! 

Labor Signs: I think my belly looks lower and I seem to be having Braxton Hicks contractions more often.

Belly Button in or out? I think it popped? I don't hate it ;) 

Wedding rings on or off? Off for a while. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Somewhere in between. I find my temper to be shorter and I'm nervous about nothing being done. 

Weekly Wisdom: My kids have been awesome this week - mostly just really good and chill and sweet. I am worried about them with the new baby but I think they'll adapt just fine. 

Milestones: 5 weeks to go. After my next appointment in 10 days, I'm every week. I have 1 more ultrasound to go. We are really stinkin' close!!!