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!!!