36 weeks .... REALLY??!!

I thought it would be fun to put up a pic of my pregnancy with Carter at 36 weeks....I am measuring about the same now as I was with him.

How far along? 36 weeks......REALLY??!! Why does this pregnancy just seem to be flying by this time? Maybe it is because we have SOOOO much to do. Reaching each week is exciting. (Please please please baby can you wait until 40 weeks to arrive??)

Total weight gain: We are right on track, baby is growing and so is momma :) My total wt gain is lower than my pregnancy with Carter. (I wasn't as sick the first time around though) My round belly is measuring right on/a little small. (Just like last time, I don't know where these babes hide?)

Maternity clothes? No new purchases. Just my long tanks, zip up hoodies and comfy sweatpants. I haven't tried to zip my jacket up in a few weeks though :)

Stretch marks? Nopers

Sleep: My body (mind) is definitely getting ready to be up during the night hours. I usually get up to use the potty and lay there for an hour because I am WIDE awake. I am comfortable (so that isn't the problem) My mind just doesn't shut off.

Best moments these past weeks: Daddy and Carter came with to my OB appointment. Carter got to help Dr. Sarah listen to the babe.

I also took a new position at work and it started this week! I took a PCF (Patient Care Facilitator) position on the Family Birth Center at Maple Grove Hospital. (Same unit, but just new position, sort of like a charge nurse/leadership position) I am very very very excited for the new adventure!

Miss Anything? I wish I had more energy, I feel like I get home from work and I am completely pooped.

Movement: Baby is most active at bedtime. However I don't feel him/her a ton. I didn't feel Carter that much either. I thought this little peanut was breech, but we checked at my last appointment....definitely head down! I am 1cm, 60% effaced and at -1 station (that's for my labor nurse girls :) (It took me 41 weeks to get there with Carter, so I am excited that I am not CLOSED, THICK and HIGH :)

Food cravings: Hopefully you cannot overdose on clementines. I think my record is 10 in a day without even noticing how many I ate :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: NOPERS, just a little heart burn, yay for TUMS

Gender: Still a surprise.....I think boy......But EVERYONE else thinks pink.

Labor signs: Contractions here and there, mostly after a long day at work.

Symptoms: I feel AMAZING. Baby, you can stay in for a lot longer, I have so much to do before you arrive! I told my OB that I could do this 3rd trimester thing x 3 (instead of dealing with the icky 1st and 2nd trimesters) She said...."I don't hear that often!"

Belly Button in or out? Has been out for a LONG time. Still attempting to tape it down at work, so it doesn't look like a nose is coming out of my tummy

Wedding rings on or off? Wedding band on....my main ring bugs me and gets a little tight.

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY. I feel so great. No complaints.

Looking forward to: This little one's arrival! Only 1 month left. The nursery is 'ready', Crib up, car seat washed and ready to go, swing, bouncy chair, mobile and bassinet are ready for a babe. Organized "ALL" of our gender neutral clothes (pjs and white onesies) in the closet. Carter seems a little more aware of what's going on also. He has had fun lounging in the crib, laying on the boppy and watching the mobile in the babe's room.