{35 Weeks}

Oh goodness, I am such a bad blogger! It's been four weeks since I've done an actual blog update, but I am proud to say that I've been keeping up with my weekly belly updates pretty well. The two baby showers that followed the last blog update went very well and were incredibly beautiful. Gracie got so many things and has a lot of people that are looking forward to her arrival.

I also started seeing my midwife, Susan, every two weeks at the end of March and this Wednesday marks the beginning of our weekly appointments. The finish line is getting closer and I still can't believe it. Everything has been looking great at all of my appointments. I passed the three hour glucose test with flying colors (thank goodness). Other than some back and pelvic pain and being tired, I have been feeling pretty good. I get little spouts of energy and feel a desire to do dishes or laundry or just cleaning and organizing in general. At one of my previous appointments, Susan thought Gracie was measuring a little bigger than average, so I got to have a growth ultrasound scheduled for my next appointment. We found out that she was measuring perfectly at 5 pounds and we also finally got to see her face. She has the most beautiful big cheeks and her dad's big lips. Susan is guesstimating that Gracie will be about 8 pounds when she is born.

We've started packing the hospital bag and baby bag. I love all of the suggestions that I have received from friends and what I've researched on the internet. Mom got me a pretty little nightie to wear for while I'm in the hospital. My friend, Chelsi, strongly recommended Chapstick, so I grabbed three tubes at Target the other day. lol. I've still got a couple of things to get, like snacks for Josh so he doesn't pass out from malnutrition and some of the breastfeeding essentials, like nipple cream and pads. I've decided I'm going to give breastfeeding a try as long as my body cooperates with me and if Gracie cooperates, too. The only things we have left to pack are some extra clothes for Josh and I and the must have electronics, like my camera, chargers, laptop and such. Josh and I have been discussing a backup plan for when/if I go into labor and he's not here. We both have this eerie feeling that he will probably be in Miami or Grove for work. Thankfully, we've got a lot of people that have offered to come get me if I go into labor by myself. I've even heard from my mother in law that if need be, I can call my father in law, who used to be on the police force, and that he could probably get me an escort to the hospital. That would be a wild story to tell Gracie when she's older. :)

How far along? 35 weeks!
Total weight gain: 10 pounds, which I think is pretty good!
Maternity clothes? Of course. There's a lot more comfy clothes thrown in there, too. I love my pajama pants.
Sleep: I've had to resort to sleeping on my side and with a pillow between my knees to elevate my hips, but I get to sleep in, so that's a plus.
Best moment this week: Watching Josh put her bouncy looking toy together. He's gonna be such a sweet daddy.
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach.
Movement: Everyday.
Food cravings: Hackett Hot Wings! :D
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: A few braxton hicks every now and then.
Symptoms: Heartburn, pelvic/back pain, swelling fingers and fatigue.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? Officially off as of the last week or so. Swelling fingers are not happy fingers. lol.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: The arrival of our little girl!