9 months!

36 Weeks

Here is my 9 month bare belly! Decided to scare you guys in honor of being 36 weeks!! Yay!! Jk, I actually feel super good and slowly getting very anxious for her to come. I am even excited for labor! I know I was created for this very thing and feel extremely confident that God will be in the center of it all.

Total Weight Gain:  So I went to the doctor on Tuesday and I gained 2 more pounds putting me at 18 pounds gained! I’m 148 lbs!!! 

Maternity Clothes?  Nothing new!

Stretch Marks? Well, a sad day has fallen upon us…haha! I discovered a few stretch marks under my belly button the other day. It was a bit of a shock because they literally snuck up on me! I showed David and at first he said they were creases from my jeans but I don’t think so. Then he smiled, hugged me, kissed my forehead and said, “…and each one is a different reason of why I love you.” Can you think of a better response??? I can’t.

Fruit/Veggie Size? Crenshaw Melon! Sounds like a yummy summer fruit :P

Sleep?  It is hit or miss. If I can get myself into a comfortable position, I’ll be out for the night. Some nights I can’t get comfortable so I’ll toss all night. I’m extremely thankful that I am off 4 days a week to sleep in!

Best Moment This Week:  David and I went over to my parent’s house on Sunday to hang out and my mom made us burgers, mashed potatoes, rice and guacamole! She even went the extra mile with a polka dot cake! All for no reason. I love spending time with my family and seeing my niece and nephew. Saydee always hugs my belly or rubs it and then reminds me that, Yes, I am still pregnant. I love her. Elijah doesn’t understand that a baby is coming but he’s getting more playful and much more talkative every time I see him. I’m so excited that the baby has some pretty cool cousins to grow up with :)

Miss Anything?   Soda…I should be pinched for that but it’s true! Nowadays all I drink is water because I want to make sure I get enough! I do love soda though. I actually might drink some to induce my labor- I heard that works but who knows!? I really think that babies come when they are ready. I’ll try whatever though.

Movement?  So much! I laugh when I see David’s reaction to her kicking or moving. The movements show so much from the outside- I love it! All I can say is thank you God.

Food Cravings: Popsicles and chocolate chip cookies with milk. I also had a huge craving for meatloaf the other night so David and I went to Cracker Barrel and it was delicious!

Food Aversions:  Seafood.

Symptoms: Possibly heartburn, I am not sure. When I’m eating it feels like my food didn’t go down when I know it did so I feel a stiffness in my chest. It doesn’t hurt it’s just a little uncomfortable. I’ve never had heartburn so I don’t know what it feels like.

Belly Button:  It MIGHT pop out, I’m still not sure but it’s getting so close. Still “in” though!

Happy or Moody?  HAPPY. I want her here so badly! I am starting to wash all of her clothes and blankets. I also have both hospital bags packed! (Mine and baby’s)

 

Nursery Progress:  It’s all done but could use a couple pictures or something on one wall. For the most part, it is her room! All nice and ready for her! We still need a few more items but we are basically 95% ready if she came today haha.

Looking Forward to:  My maternity photo shoot this weekend! My awesome cousin is going to be taking my pictures up in Verrado this Saturday and I couldn’t be more anxious! Can’t wait!!