35 weeks

"Put a lime in the coconut ..."

Total Weight Gain: Still holding around 18 pounds total, as I had gained 3 ounces since my last appointment.  The good news is that 1) Dr. N was happy/okay with that and 2) I am back to measuring on track so no need to worry about baby growing or fluid!  Thank you Lord.

The belly just keeps getting bigger

Kherington comparison

Maternity Clothes: I have been having fun finding spring/warmer weather clothes to wear out of Amanda and Katie's bins of clothes {thank you again ladies for letting me borrow!}

Sleep: I officially am even more in love with my BumpNest pillow than I was before {I was not convinced that was possible}.  But my good friend heartburn is here to stay I'm afraid and I have started using my relief system wedge with my pillow.  *cue angels singing* I can still sleep on my side but propped up so I don't feel like I'm going to vomit acid at any given moment.  This is amazing.  Thank you again to my wonderful husband for the awesome Christmas gift.

Best Moment of the Week: My awesome co-workers hosted a sprinkle baby shower to help celebrate this little bundle.  It was so incredibly thoughtful of them.  I am SO blessed!

Cupcakes from my work sprinkle shower

I also had the opportunity to see my office mate, Emily, from Graduate School.  We were able to meet up at the airport before she left the great state of Indiana.  I love having true friends that no matter how long it's been, you pick up right where you left off! :)

Worst Moment of the Week:

Movement: This baby loves my right ribs.  He/she is somewhat heads down on the left side with feet diagonal into my ribs on the right.  He/she even managed to get their little rear end up underneath them last week.  Mama just loved that!

Food Cravings: Nothing really ever sounds good.  I am still most hungry in the morning, somewhat hungry at lunch and could take or leave dinner.  

Food Aversions: Can't really think of anything.

Symptoms: Heartburn has led me to start taking my old friend Zantac again.  I made it further in this pregnancy than I did last time though!  I still am having foot (metatarsal I think) pain, as if I'm getting a bunion - it really sucks getting old!  Hip pain, especially on the days K wants to take multiple walks or just really long walks.  Insomnia at about 2 am every night/morning.  And I literally could pee anytime, and have started waking up to have to go.  Yea!  

Gender: Have you made your guess?  Be sure to do so here!  Kherington is still wanting a baby "seester."  Dr. N is still guessing boy.

Names: Elliana Hope or Cayden Michael

Labor Signs: Just some awesome Braxton Hicks.  I just hope all these uterus conditioning exercises make the actual game day a speedy one!

Belly Button: Still gross and gone for now.  It somewhat sticks out on top.  Like I've mentioned before, gross!  Still no line though ... it's truly the little things in life that make me happy!

What I Miss: Being able to pick up Kherington easily and anytime she or I want to.  It is ever becoming more difficult and it completely breaks my heart when she asks me "Mama, up peas."  Just a few more weeks baby girl and Mama will be able to pick you up more easily, although I'll just have your baby brother or sister in my other arm.

What I Am Looking Forward To: Meeting this baby ... I am starting to get really excited.  Which I am thankful for.  As I've mentioned before, this pregnancy has been different.  If I'm being honest, I have not been excited for I have this irrational thought that it might all go away if I am excited.  Silly I know, but reality.  With this non-excitement though, I have felt guilt because I haven't been excited like I was with Kherington or our angel.