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How far along: 36 weeks

How big is baby: About the size of a honeydew melon.

Gender: It’s a BOY

Movement: Yes lots of movement. Many more jabs to my ribs this week. He’s definitely running out of space in there. He gets the hiccups at least once a day (adorable) and Mike can almost always feel his legs/feet/knees from the outside.

Sleep: Still sleeping good. I really don’t know how that’s happening. I am more uncomfortable at night now than I’ve ever been but I sleep and I sleep for long stretches so I’m not complaining about that one bit. I could sleep all day (not joking) and this last weekend I didn’t get out of bed before 10:30. I feel good when I’m sleeping so I do it as much as possible.

Symptoms: Exhaustion. Occasional swelling – I had to take my wedding band off for good yesterday (it’s half a size smaller than my engagement ring). Rib pain. Just overall discomfort – but I suppose that’s just how it gets towards the end.

Pelvic Pain: The pain comes and goes as expected. Some days are manageable and others are more difficult. I have noticed that if I stay up too late or get overly exhausted the pain is significantly worse the next day. Another reason why sleep is my best friend.

Labor signs: Lots of braxton hicks this week. They never hurt, but it does get uncomfortable after awhile.

Cravings/Aversions: Nothing particular. Still love fruit and ice cold water.

Maternity clothes: Yep! Either maternity or Mike’s shirts. It’s usually Mike’s shirts and sweatpants though if I’m being honest. I’d rather be comfortable than cute.

Workouts: No workouts due to pain.

Nursery: Not much progress this week. Mike’s high school leaders surprised him with lots of little baby gifts at work on Sunday so that was fun to sort through and “put away”. We LOVE the crib we picked out but it still needs a mattress. I might order one today.. maybe.

Mike: He is busy but doing good. He did get clearance last week to start weaning off the crutches (!!!) so he is down to just one crutch and gets around the house without any. He still has a long way to go with recovery and lots of physical therapy ahead, but progress! Work, tennis, and his current hobby of building an acoustic guitar are keeping him busy.

Missing anything: Missing lots of things. Mobility. Being able to easily put on my shoes. Feeling like myself.

Best part of the week: March Madness! I love this time of year – it’s perfect for my non-mobile pregnant self to just set up on the couch and watch basketball all day long.

Looking forward to most: My dad’s family is throwing us a shower this weekend! It’s all girl cousins on my dads side (except for the first 3 boys) and the majority of the gals have babies already. There will be so much mom experience in one room! I can’t wait.

Worries/Concerns: We are so thankful that the baby is healthy and the doctor says everything looks great. I am weary and sick of being pregnant, but we’ll get there. Please pray with me. Pray that the Lord will carry me through these last long weeks of waiting for this baby.

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How far along: 35 weeks

How big is baby: About the size of a coconut. Doesn’t a coconut seem smaller than a butternut squash? Confusing.

Gender: It’s a BOY

Movement: Yes lots of movement. His space is getting smaller so his movements are changing. He does a lot more stretching movements than jabbing ones if that makes sense. We spent an evening with my family and (almost) everyone got to feel the baby move. My littlest sister got kicked hard too. It was really sweet. My stomach gets really strangely shaped now depending on where he’s hanging out so that’s pretty funny.

Sleep: Still sleeping good. I really don’t know how that’s happening. I am more uncomfortable at night now than I’ve ever been but I sleep and I sleep for long stretches so I’m not complaining about that one bit. I had a couple stretches of insomnia this week – that was annoying but bearable. I have also been sleeping in as much as possible and napping when I can. Sleep is my best friend right now.

Symptoms: So exhausted. I keep waiting for the “burst of energy” new moms get towards the end of pregnancy. I guess I’m not close enough to the end. I’ve also noticed that I’m more clumsy than normal. I’m not as sharp as I used to be (pregnancy brain is real) and it’s very frustrating. I get irritated and upset much quicker than usual if I keep dropping things or can’t figure out a problem. Pregnancy is hard, people.

I’ve also had some really funny dreams. I wake up and have to figure out if they were real or not. I hardly ever remembered dreams pre-pregnancy so this is weird for me. Dreams are bizarre!

Pelvic Pain: The pain comes and goes as expected. Some days are manageable and others are more difficult. I have noticed that if I stay up too late or get overly exhausted the pain is significantly worse the next day. Another reason why sleep is my best friend.

Labor signs: No labor signs, but braxton hicks occasionally.

Cravings/Aversions: Nothing particular. Still love fruit and ice cold water.

Maternity clothes: Yep! I took advantage of Old Navy’s 40% off everything sale this weekend and bought some spring dresses for my showers and Easter. It will also be nice to have some nicer things to wear to work. I think I’m gonna be SO much more comfortable in dresses as it warms up.

Workouts: No workouts due to pain.

Nursery: Progress! Our crib arrived and Mike set it up on Saturday. We need to buy a mattress so it looks a little sad right now, but it is fun to walk by the room and see the crib all set up. I also took a few more loads of stuff down to the new office space in the basement so our nursery is almost officially only a nursery.

Mike: He is busy but doing good. I’m writing this before his doctor appointment so I don’t know the status of weight bearing on his leg but I can tell you that we are READY for that transition to happen. He forgot his crutches in the garage one day this week so he was pushed around work in a wheelchair for the morning. Hopefully just a couple more weeks of crutches and then we can burn them return them to the sweet family who let us borrow them.

Missing anything: Missing lots of things. Mobility. Being able to easily put on my shoes. Feeling like myself.

Best part of the week: Setting up the crib was very exciting AND the stroller we want released their 2016 model last week. I am so excited about it – it’s one of the few baby gear items that I cannot wait to have.

Looking forward to most: Being a moment, day, week closer to our due date. Can you tell I’m ready for this baby? Also, bachelor finale tonight!

Worries/Concerns: We are so thankful that the baby is healthy and the doctor says everything looks great. I am weary and sick of being pregnant, but we’ll get there. Please pray with me. Pray that the Lord will carry me through these last long weeks of waiting for this baby.

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How far along: 34 weeks

How big is baby: About the size of a butternut squash

Gender: It’s a BOY

Movement: Yes lots of movement. His space is getting smaller so his movements are changing. He does a lot more stretching movements than jabbing ones if that makes sense. Mike was able to feel his foot this week. It was so cool but so strange. I do enjoy experiencing all these things with Mike by my side.

Sleep: Still sleeping good. I really don’t know how that’s happening. I am more uncomfortable at night now than I’ve ever been but I sleep and I sleep for long stretches so I’m not complaining about that one bit.

Symptoms: So exhausted. My body is definitely getting tired of this whole being pregnant thing. I’ve had more rib pains this week and I strained some muscles around my ribcage which is pretty painful. My biggest symptom is exhaustion though. I know part of it is pregnancy and that my body is changing and growing in ways it never has before, but this week has been tough. I’ve had to confront some very hard things emotionally and admit to needing help, support, and prayers, which is never easy. I am weary.  I am tired. and I am ready for this baby.

My response right now when anyone brings up the pregnancy and how “close” we are to meeting this baby is we’ll get there. Because we will. The time will come for us to meet this boy, but we aren’t there yet and we need prayers to get us through the now.

Pelvic Pain: The pain comes and goes as expected. Some days are manageable and others are more difficult. I still see the chiropractor weekly and definitely attribute my progress to her. We’ll get there.

Labor signs: No labor signs, but braxton hicks occasionally.

Cravings/Aversions: Nothing particular. Still love fruit and ice cold water.

Maternity clothes: Yep!

Workouts: No workouts due to pain.

Nursery: No progress. I took 4 loads of things downstairs this week. 4 was my goal. There are probably 24 more to go. We’ll get there.

Mike: He is busy but doing good. He goes back to his doctor on Monday and we’re hoping and praying the doctor says he can start putting some weight on his leg again. With everything going on with this pregnancy I am so so grateful for Mike and the support he’s been to me. I know it is so hard on him to watch me hurt and to not be able to do anything about it but he loves me so well and has never left my side. I couldn’t do this without him.

Missing anything: Missing lots of things. I know that becoming a parent changes you and I’ll never be the same “me” that I once was, but I miss not feeling like myself. We’ll get there.

Best part of the week: Mike and I started a Friday morning breakfast tradition and I really enjoy that time with him. Any time with Mike is great, but it’s even sweeter as we get closer to the due date.

Looking forward to most: Being a moment, day, week closer to our due date. Can you tell I’m ready for this baby?

Worries/Concerns: We are so thankful that the baby is healthy and the doctor says everything looks great. I am weary and sick of being pregnant, but we’ll get there. Please pray with me. Pray that the Lord will carry me through these last long weeks of waiting for this baby.

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