Week 36

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 36 weeks

Size of Baby: About 18” long and around 6 lbs. Like a Crenshaw melon. (What is a Crenshaw melon?)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I went to the doctor today, and I have lost the pound I gained, so I’m back at 0 lb.

Maternity Clothes: My maternity jeans are starting to fit awkwardly due to the big belly, and most of my t-shirts are quite tight over the bump.

Gender: It’s a girl!! Avery Grace.

Movement: She’s still moving around a bit, but overall, she’s very laid back.

Food Cravings: Nothing really.

What I Miss: I don’t miss anything.

Sleep: I’m sleeping well and taking advantage of time to sleep.

Symptoms: I’m still having heartburn, and I’m feeling more uncomfortable. Also, the Braxton Hicks contractions have continued. Mostly, they make my whole stomach tight and hard, which is just uncomfortable and not really painful.

Best Moment This Week: I went to the doctor today, and he confirmed that she’s head down. He also said that my cervix is halfway thinned, and I’m 1 cm dilated. It’s starting to feel very real now that she’s on her way.

What I Am Looking Forward To: Our second anniversary is this weekend. Chris says he has a bunch of stuff planned. I’m excited to get to spend a weekend with him.