36 Weeks!

Lately I've had a lot of family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and even strangers ask if I'm ready when they hear how close my due date is. I feel extremely calm at this point, and even with the unknown (as in when and how she'll arrive), I'm ready to take it all on. I think my calmness has alarmed those who know me best, because I'm so Type A, but I have an unfounding amount of faith in this whole process. I know that we will both be in good hands come D-Day, and wanting to control it all will only make me feel guilty or disappointed if it doesn't end up like I'd planned. Hubs is calm too, but he always is (Hey, we marry opposites for a reason!), so we spend most of our nights talking about her, and how life will change when she arrives. We also hope she'll give us a kick when we mention one of her possible names, giving us an idea of which will fit her best. 

We're finishing up the middle name list, finally deciding on what middle names will go with the first names we've picked for her. I'm big into carrying on family names, however a lot of them don't fit so we've been toying with the idea of "random" names. Only a few more weeks before we pick the real thing! 

36 weeks seems like a milestone for all sorts of reasons. Weekly appointments start (my 36 week appointment is today), and we're one week shy of full term. It also means there's less than one month to go, which is absolutely crazy considering we found out we were pregnant back in August. We've finally welcomed warmer weather, which means spring has sprung and ultimately, May is just around the corner. 

And now, this weeks bumpdate (only a few more to go!):

How far along?: 36 weeks

Weight gained?: 24ish pounds? I found out this afternoon...

Showing yet?: Yes, no going back! Feeling like this little one is growing more than 1/2 pound a week!

Stretch Marks?: None yet, fingers crossed. 

Clothes?: Maternity, but ready for my summer wardrobe

Cravings?: None.

Aversions?: None.

Sleep?:  Okay, depends on the night. I am up often tossing and turning trying to get comfortable.

Gender?:  Girl

Movement?: Lots and lots, which is odd considering the books all say they settle down at this point!

Symptoms?: Stuffy nose, back pain, cramping, groin pain, some swelling in my feet.

Miss Anything?: A good workout and a tan! Oh and the summer wardrobe, for sure! 

Wedding Rings on or off?: On

Belly Button in or out?: In

Labor Signs?: Yep- Braxton Hicks are back, along with some of the cramping and back aches.

Looking Forward To: Spring! And meeting our baby girl! I can't wait to see what she looks like!