36 Weeks | Our Little Papaya | Baby Boy T#2

36 weeks

How far along: 36 weeks

How big is baby? Papaya

Symptoms: Sciatica & tailbone pain after sitting/laying too long in the same position. Swollen hands/feet - my hands HURT when I wake up in the middle of the night - luckily they don’t bother me too much during the day. Braxton hicks, elevated heart rate. Almost no heartburn this week - YAY! He dropped, meaning more frequent bathroom trips

Maternity clothes: Yes - wearing some of my long sleeve shirts in this COLD weather - but also sleeping in shorts/tank top/t-shirt because none of my long sleeve stuff is comfortable at night ha

Sleep: Waking up multiple times per night either on my back - or with asleep/hurting hands - and of course several bathroom trips. Sooo sleep is not my BFF right now but I know it won’t be any better with a newborn.

Miss anything: Being able to bend over, being able to easily put on/tie shoes. Being able to walk short distances without getting winded. Being able to easily pick up Eli (or I guess as easy it is to pick up an almost 40lb toddler)

Movement: I feel like the rolling motions have decreased some in the last week and it’s turned into more jabbing movements - I think he’s running out of room.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Have you started to show yet: I guess you could say that

Labor signs: Braxton hicks, some cramps

Belly button in or out: In - almost non-existent

Wedding rings on or off: Off

Mood? Good! Ready to meet this baby!

Looking forward to: Getting our last minute baby prep things done next weekend (pack hospital bag, clean cars, install car seats, build bassinet, etc.)! I’M HAVING A BABY THIS MONTH!!

Best moment of this week: Christmas was SO MUCH FUN with Eli this year! He was so into all things Christmas & I’m so glad we have these sweet memories as our last Christmas as a family of 3. We had a great week of vacation that included a lot of down time since it was so cold/misty all week. We had a fun visit with Lauren & the triplets this weekend. Eli’s life is going to be “boring” for the next few weeks in comparison to this last week...that is until it’s turned upside down when baby brother gets here!

36 Weeks...Our Little Romaine Lettuce

Baby T is the size of a head of Romaine Lettuce!

How big is baby? Romaine Lettuce

Symptoms: Shortness of breath is back (but not as bad as before), hot flashes 

Maternity clothes: Yes but my pants/shorts are starting to get a little uncomfortable with the band on my belly

Sleep: Good except for getting up every 2 hours to use the restroom every night

Miss anything: Not really

Movement: Lots of movements – lots of hiccups 

Food cravings: Hmm nothing crazy this week

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yep

Labor signs: No…well Justin has been on google and thinks I’ve had some (hot flashes, not being tired, higher blood pressure, etc) but no contractions or anything like that

Belly button in or out: It’s sooo shallow but still in

Wedding rings on or off: Off…I can still get them on and off pretty easy and my hands don’t look/feel swollen but I don’t want to risk them getting stuck. I never thought I’d make it 9 months and through the summer with no swelling whatsoever but I made it to fall!

Mood: Good! I can’t wait to meet this baby!

Feeling boy or girl? Girl

Looking forward to: Our maternity pictures (we had to reschedule a few times in the last week due to rain – so weird!)! Justin’s birthday weekend! He’s hoping for a birthday buddy – I’m hoping baby cooks a little longer, although I wouldn’t mind if he/she makes an appearance soon :)

Best moment of this week: Hanging out with Kristin this weekend! We got in some shopping and relaxing…it was nice! Crazy to think next time we see them, baby will be here!