36 weeks!

How far along? tomorrow I am considered “full term” at 37 weeks! 
Total weight gain/loss:   up 23 total lbs. since my last dr. visit, but I have another one on Monday 9/16 and I'm sure the gain will be up.   I've experienced some crazy swelling all over my body...on the hottest part of the week, and finally got some cankles.

Maternity clothes?   Finally wearing sweat pants to work!  Never thought the day would come! My supervisors are cool with it though...they are both men and are pretty sensitive to my pregnancy ;)  Which has been really nice.  Sundresses on the weekend are my go to.
Stretch marks?  Nope! But, someone this week told me that stretch marks don't happen until after the baby is born...  had no idea but I guess that can make sense!

Highlights:
 My little sister maternity pictures in South Haven this week! It was a beautiful evening to watch the sunset!  She's pretty excited to become an Auntie, she even has a count down on her smartphone! You can check them out HERE, but will need to log into Facebook.

Excited to finally be FULL TERM tomorrow.  Next week I'm going to start jogging...I think... lol  Anything to help the gravity on my cervix!

We have TWO more showers to look forward to! One on 9/14 and one on 9/15!  Should be a very busy weekend but I am very excited to see friends and family and of course eat some great food and share some great memories! :)

The hospital bag is packed!  I may have more than I need...but that's always the case.   Actually, I may be missing a lot of things...I'm not exactly sure what I'll need for the baby.  Do I need a snowsuit?  Is it going to be cold or hot?  You never know with Michigan! 

We have had a pretty mild summer, which I'm thankful for, with a couple of humid days that caused us to kick on our AC.  We reached a record high of 93 one day this week and hit a low in the 60s!  Talk about weather change, mother nature just realized it should be a little nicer to me at 36 weeks pregnant I guess... It was super nice to wake up to a chilly morning...really got me excited for the fall, my favorite season!!!  And, this year we get to spend it with baby! 

I've been snoring, says Daddee.  I normally don't snore, but I guess this third trimester has me sleeping harder than usual.  Will says he's been waking up 2-3 times a night trying to get me to roll over or something.  My frequent bathroom visits at night (up to at least 3 each night) also wake him up.  So, he's just as sleep deprived and tired as I am right now.  We just know for a fact that this little baby will be an awesome night sleeper though!! ;)  I also woke up this week one night with a serious major leg cramp. I woke up screaming " ahhh,...help me!" to Will.  There was really nothing he could do.  My calf has been sore for days!

Started training my coverage during my maternity leave at work.  It's been a busy week!

 New baby items:   A couple of things have come in the mail this week!  And there will be more this weekend!  I'm excited to see after this weekend what we need to go shopping for.  Will and I really haven't shopped for any baby items yet, except for the recliner and other nursery décor and furniture.

Movement?  lots of movement still, I love it. I constantly stare at my belly and play with the baby by pushing back at the baby when there is a huge stretch. I think I felt fingers on baby's hand at one point.  Just can't wait to kiss all baby's fingers and toes and every inch of baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miss anything? sleep. mobility.

Food cravings?   chocolate.  fig newtons this week...weird, I never eat fig newtons. 

Gender: we'll find out sooooon!  

Belly button in or out?  a slight pop, nothing distinct.  you can notice my belly button outside of my clothes more clearly. 

Wedding rings on or off?  off...but put it on during my maternity session with my sister ;)   I bet now that it's getting cooler outside I can try to wear it more.  We'll see how this cool weather holds out.  I miss wearing my ring.

Mood/How are you feeling?  A bit tired but good!  I’m so anxious and excited for the end to come, simply to meet this little one. 

Looking forward to:  a couple more showers!  And, of course meeting baby Burns very very SOON!

Fitness Report:   stretching. have been lacking on walking, but going to really walk fast or even run next week  to put some weight on my cervix!

What I’ve learned: I have pregnant brain...I can't think of anything I learned this week! haha

 

Auntie Bea has a count down on her phone...so cute!

Daddee, Mommee and baby in the belly! <3

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It actually works!!



But most of all, baby, we hope you are healthy!
Found this in my iPhone this week...obviously created it  a while ago, and didn't really finish it but shared it with Will :)

we picked tons of apples from a friend's apple tree! 
If you are wondering, no, I didn't get on the ladder just Daddee ;)