36 weeks

How far along? 36 weeks - OMG...9 months!!!! I can't believe how fast this pregnancy went. 
 Baby Bean is now as long as romaine lettuce. 

Total weight gain/loss: Still 27 pounds, didn't gain any weight this week.

Maternity clothes? Oh how I wish I could wear sweats all day everyday, they are so comfortable.  I don't have many that fit right now since most of them are yoga style with the band across the top, but I have a few that have been wearing pretty consistently.  I pair them with a tank top and zip up sweatshirt.

Stretch marks? Nope, I am still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion morning and night and I have been adding their oil to my routine as well.  That stuff is awesome.  I think I like it more than the BioOil.  For info on the Palmer's oil click here.

Symptoms: Nothing has really changed since last week.  I am still having constant back and sciatic pain.  The sciatic pain increased and I am limping more.  The doctor associates my back pain with the baby facing towards my back.  She thinks I will have mostly back labor - we shall see...fun times!!! 

Sleep: These days I don't get much sleep.  I will fall asleep early at like 9PM and then be awake at midnight/1AM to use the restroom and then I am up off and on the rest of the night.  

Best moment this week: Getting our couch and Christmas tree.  I also had my first weekly doctors appointment - everything looked good and I am progressing well.  

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Miss Anything?  Not having back pain.  I really have been blessed my entire pregnancy so if this is what I have to deal with for a few more weeks, I think I can handle it.  

Movement: Lots and lots of movement.  I feel her laying on my bladder now too. 

Food cravings: Root beer and peppermint - I have been downing candy canes like it's my job.   

Anything making you queasy or sick: Eating too much.

Have you started to show yet: I would say yes - I had someone ask me how far along I was while I still had my winter coat on!    

Baby is a: GIRL! 

Belly Button in or out? Well I am not sure it will ever come out.  It is almost there though.    

  

Wedding rings on or off? Still on, the swelling in my hands has increased though.  

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and moody - it has been a great combination this week.

Looking forward to: Finally posting a nursery room update next week.