36 Weeks

This past weekend was great!  Casie, my sister and excited auntie-to-be, hosted a lovely baby shower.  Invited to this one were our friends from Raleigh, some work friends, and of course the grandmas!  It was at Casie’s house in Pittsboro and we had a pretty good turn out.  I think my favorite part, aside from all of the guests, were the lemon cupcakes!  I’m still dreaming of those bad boys!  She seriously needs to make a bakery business or some kind of catering business.  Well maybe not because I’d buy (and eat) all of her cupcakes…

          

Susie, Ann, and Megan

Gma Donna and Jessica

Megan, Michele, and Ann

In other news this week, I have to call the insurance company to order my breast pump.  I found out midway through the pregnancy that Cigna views breastfeeding as “preventative care” and that results in us getting a breast pump covered at 100%!  Yay!!  I guess insurance companies can surprise you so times – in a good way!  They’re delivering a double electric pump in about a week – yay again!

Also in other news, I went to the chiropractor for the first time.  I was having some pain in my sciatic area and walking like a complete gimp so I figured I’d give it a whirl.  He cracked my back and then went for my neck.  I was NOT prepared for him to give it a crack!  The first crack this way went ok because it caught me by surprise but the second crack that way was yuck!  I knew it was coming!  They found out that a 25 minute massage and an adjustment was also covered by the insurance company so that’s a bonus!  I need to make a follow up appointment with them at the office that’s down by my work so I can take advantage of that!  Who doesn’t love a massage – even for 25 minutes!

How far along:  36 weeks 

Total weight gain:  I think about 30 lbs total 

Maternity clothes:  Oh yeah - and I'm pretty happy with my baby shower dress!  So comfy!

Symptoms:  I can't think of anything else clever for this answer anymore!

Stretch marks:  Still just the one - whew!

Sleep:  I'm feeling a little first trimester-y again.  Falling asleep on the couch after work, waking up for dinner...

Best moment of this week:  Baby shower fun!

What's new this week:  He's just gaining weight, practicing breathing, and swallowing.  Getting ready for life on the outside!!  Come on buddy - I can't wait to meet you!

Miss anything: My ankles

Movement:  Like a wild man.  I can't wait to see those little feet that have been consistently jabbing my left side for the past 10 weeks!

Food cravings:  Still thinking watermelon is pretty awesome

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nope

Have you started to show yet:  Oh yeah

Gender:  Little bouncing baby boy

Labor signs:  Nothing yet

Belly button in or out:  Definitely out

Wedding rings on or off:  Off - even the fake extra large one

Happy or moody most of the time:  Ready to have the baby!

Looking forward to:  Uhhhh...having the baby!!