35 Weeks!

Here we are, 35 weeks! I always feel SO PREGNANT when I hit this number (let's be real, I've felt that way for awhile) because it just sounds so far along. And it is. And I'm here. This is real life. I will be MEETING THIS BUD FOUR WEEKS FROM TOMORROW!

We are mostly hanging in there. I am trying SO HARD to work on my patience with Eileen, who has been acting out non-stop. I know she sense big changes ahead, and I need to be sensitive to that. But man, when you're huge and tired and cranky, it is so hard to be patient. I'm saying a LOT of Hail Mary's these days.

Attitude (and her new Peppa kitchen)!

Other than patience management and routine management (bedtime has been so hard lately, and so have naps, which for Eileen now basically just occur in my bed all the time...better than nothing right?!) we have been trying to enjoy our last few weeks as a family of four. Playing, adventuring (as much as I can manage), etc. We had a great time with our out of town guests last week, and it was so wonderful to have extra bodies around the house! They helped out way more than they should've, and we were so sad to see them go. Especially because they live so far away!!! Kelsey and Kevin, we miss you already!

My sweet friend entertaining my monsters!

Naptime in mama's bed.

Modeling our new coat!

And modeling our new robe (always modeling).

Making messes with Uncle Matty.

Cake pops before our 34-week check-up!

And of course, we all needed one.

Laying here in bed with Leenie trying to relax her to sleep, so I'll keep the rest of this brief. Speaking of my check-up, everything looked good at 34 weeks. Doctor wants to see me every week until delivery, so that will keep me busy! Next week I will get checked for Group B and possible dilation (I'm sure I'm not, because I never am, no matter how much pain I'm in...ha). HB was 135-140 BPM, back in the boy zone, but I am still totally feeling girl. Kelsey (who is a doctor herself) told me about a theory that if you get pregnant within a year of your other child/children, you're more likely to have that child's same gender...has anyone heard of this?! So intrigued! Was definitely true for my girls!

Okay, here's the out-of-control-bigger-than-I've-ever-been bump (I kid you not).

Not a beach ball. A very large human child.

How far along? 35 weeks!!!

Clothing? I have about 4-5 shirts that fit, not including the one above which requires a tank top underneath to make it work. We are in uncharted territory, folks.

Stretch marks? Yes!

Sleep? Not too bad this week. Knock on wood. Just hip pain and a few bathroom breaks, but my girls have been sleeping much better, thank goodness!

Best moment of this week? Spending time with my dear friends!!!! Kelsey and I were able to have a whole spa day (courtesy of our husbands) complete with massages, manicures, and pedicures. It was amazing. The whole trip was great! And, of course, can never top hearing baby bud's little heartbeat.

Worst moment of this week? Very very low on patience. Working on it. But struggling.

Miss anything? My energy, my patience, and my ability to walk without huffing and puffing. 

Movement? Yes, less frequent but still present. When this baby kicks, she kicks HARD. Lots of feet in the ribs at night, too. Ouch!

Symptoms? Nauseous, so many BH's, lots of pelvic pressure, sore, just generally at the end of my rope physically. Hate to sound whiny, I just want to remember that this is how I feel right now.

Food cravings?  Sometimes I'm starving, other days I can't eat. Lots of back and forth.

Gender? I'll say girl.

Labor Signs? We'll see on Tuesday.

Belly button in or out? Outie.

Wedding rings on or off? On, and getting my anniversary band fixed.

Mood? Getting VERY excited. Also feeling totally overwhelmed. Thanks, hormones.

Looking forward to? Meeting this kid, and enjoying every minute (or trying to) until that happens!!!

That's all, folks! God bless!