36 weeks

So saw the doctor today and it looks like baby is engaged...seems like he has dropped a little more from last week! Dr said that he is still head down but now he can't put his fingers between baby's head and my pelvic bone. Looks like baby is getting ready!!! I don't feel that I'm ready though...I still have to pack my bags, finish putting the baby clothes away and put the carseat in the car!!! Plus my mom and Jaime are still in DC and Jacqueline is going next weekend to DC. We will have to start a pool soon on when this baby will come. Who's in?

Here is how big baby is now:

Labor horoscope...

Just wanted to share my "labor horoscope" with you guys...I did it just for fun, but we'll see if any of it is true!

"The day you deliver, outside will be rainy. Your baby will arrive in the middle of the night. After a labor lasting approximately 7 hours, your child, a boy, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 5 pounds, 10 ounces and will be 20-1/2 inches long. This child will have medium brown eyes and barely there auburn hair."

Well it has gotten the boy part right...and it could be rainy in October. I wouldn't mind a 7 hour labor and the weight...sounds better than 10lbs! Lol...enjoy!

35/35

So judging by the title if you guessed that I am 35 weeks with 35 days left...you are correct! If you had no idea what it meant that is ok too b/c it actually took me a while to figure it out (pregnancy brain =P) I had my 35 week appointment today and from now on I have one EVERY WEEK!!!! How crazy is that!? I remember when I was sad because I had to wait 4 weeks until my next appointment, but it really has gone super fast! Everything looked good today. Baby's heartbeat was loud and strong, I'm measuring right on track (even though I feel that I am HUGE) and the doctor even said the he felt the baby's head on it's way down by my pelvic bone...just not engaged yet, but on the right track! I also had my strep B test today and got the results from my last blood test. Looks like my iron is going up and steady so for now I don't have to keep taking the iron pills, just prenatals! Yay for me =)

Survey time!
How far along?35 weeks exactly!

Total weight gain/loss: 19lbs!!!!

Maternity clothes? yup!

Stretch marks? Yes =(

Sleep: soo uncomfortable...not to mention having to go to the bathroom multiple times in the night!

Best moment this week: Feeling the baby as always and knowing he his headed in the right direction...lol...no pun intended =)

Movement: Yes more active now!!!

Food cravings: still the same...fruit...chocolate...

Gender: Baby boy!

Labor Signs: been having Braxton-Hicks (fake contractions) but nothing more

Belly Button in or out? Kinda in the middle...lol...still in, but just sticking out more, if that makes any sense

What I miss: wine and soft cheeses, being able to sleep comfortably and being able to climb stairs without feeling like I just did a marathon!

What I am looking forward to: Meeting him!!!

Weekly Wisdom: hmm...make sure you always know where a bathroom is wherever you are!

Milestones: 35/35 =)

35 week belly shot

Maternity pics by Meganelle Photography

Last month we got a very special treat. One of my best friends from elementary school was visiting and spending time with her family. It was awesome because I got to visit with my best friend, see her family and take advantage of her awesome photography skills!!! She was able to come over and take some maternity pics for us and we couldn't be more happier with the outcome! We first started out in the baby's nursery and then we went outside to get some shots with the scenery and sunset. We had an awesome time! click here to see the whole gallery! To see the rest of her work checkout her webpage Meganelle Photography. Here are just some of my favorites.