Week 36

WEEK 36 - baby is the size of a watermelon!

How far along? 36 Weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain: 24+
Maternity clothes? yes still the leggins, the jeans are getting tight lol Since I'm home more now I like to just be in dresses unless I go out because it's getting a little breezeeeeee which I'm excited about :)
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: much better, this weekend I slept great except for a cramp in my calf which I woke up screaming to...poor Wyatt!
Best moment this week: Getting the nursery together :D It's so cute in her room and I still need some decor but it's pretty much ready for her! Pics will be up soon :) Doc appt went fine last week, everything seems to be going K, OK :)
Miss Anything? Just the little things (like being able to breathe without working at it and not being so tired all the time) but I can't believe my pregnancy is almost over...will I miss it? We'll see lol
Movement: yes mostly wiggles but she likes to wake me up in the a.m. with kicks haha getting me ready I guess 
Food cravings: just fruit and sweets :) Wyatt made me muffins today, yeay!
Anything making you queasy or sick: random stuff and smells
Gender: Girl 
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Still back pain, more and more, shortness of breath, but I'm feeling pretty good most of the time :)
Belly Button in or out? in, flatter but I think it will stay an innie
Wedding rings on or off? on, sometimes I forget to put them back on after a shower lol
Happy or Moody most of the time: EMOTIONAL lol but because it's getting so close and I am very happy but also anxious and nervous!
Looking forward to: Mia's arrival, doctors appt. on Wednesday (doing weekly appts. now!) and seeing my lovely family this weekend :D



From baby2see.com

Week Thirty Six: Baby may drop into the birth canal

You are 36 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 34 weeks) The baby is about 19 inches (48 cm) long. Weight is around 6 pounds (2.7 kg). The baby's body is becoming chubby as fat layers build. Between now and birth they may gain about an ounce (30g) a day You may feel contractions of the womb, called Braxton Hicks contractions. While it says that your baby weighs six and a half pounds this week and measures 19 inches long, this is only an estimate. In general, babies are gaining half a pound (225 grams) per week now. Baby continues gaining weight as fat deposits and is forming creases in the neck and wrists. You may feel contractions of the womb, called Braxton Hicks contractions, which can be used to perform and practice breathing exercises. You may be visiting your caregiver weekly up until the birth. Regular internal exams may begin, to see if your cervix has softened, thinned, dilated or if your baby's head is dropping into the pelvis. Any of these could be signs of impending labor but there are no guarantees and you could be waiting for weeks yet. Your baby is almost ready, a pair of kidneys and the liver has begun processing some waste products, the only organ still to mature is the lungs. This week your baby may drop into the birth canal, this is called 'lightening' or 'dropping'. If this is not your first baby, this 'lightening' may not occur until right before labor. Your care provider may refer to it by saying that your baby is now 'engaged'. The majority of babies are now in the birth position, either head down (vertex) or butt down (breech), most will maintain this position until birth. Any movements that they make are more likely to be rolls from side to side.You may notice when this happens because it will suddenly become much easier for you to breathe. While breathing becomes easier, walking may be the exact opposite. If your baby has dropped you may find yourself visiting the bathroom much more often as baby is resting right on top of your bladder again. Keep talking - by now he or she can recognize you voice, and may respond to any loud noises with a swift kick out. The average twin birth occurs between 36 and 37 weeks and the babies weigh an average of 5 pounds apiece. A baby's average size is now 18.5 inches (47 cm) and 6 pounds (2700 g).