35.5 weeks [size of a cantaloupe]

Here's my 35 week bump. Today marks just a little over a month until our estimated due date. 

Part of me still feels like he'll come early, but I'm not going to jinx myself.

Now, we just play the waiting game. So for fun, here's a survey:

How far along?  35 weeks 3 days

Symptoms:  INSOMNIA, lower back ache, vivid dreams, fatigue

Total weight gain/loss:  +28lbs

Gender:  Boy!

Maternity clothes?  I've been living in large t-shirts, tank tops, and maxi skirts 

Stretch Marks?  Couple old ones on my sides 

Belly Button in or out?  Flat 

Sleep:  Barely

Movement:  Yep! It's becoming less and less and I feel hiccups more than anything 
Labor Signs:  Yes & No. More intense Braxton Hicks with pressure

Food Cravings?:  Lemonade and taffy-like candy

What I miss:  Being able to sleep on my stomach

What I am looking forward to:  Seeing what he'll look like! 

Upcoming appointments/events: 36.5 week appt and cervical check on 9/9

Best moment from last week:  Finished purchasing items for his nursery

While Liam's organs are maturing and bones are hardening all he's really up to these last couple weeks is packing on fat for insulation and shedding the vernix coating. From here on out it's probably safe to say if we had him he'd thrive, though, anything before 37 weeks is considered "preterm."

So, what's left on my "to-do" list?

-Pack my hospital bag

-Pack Annalise an overnight bag (just in case)

-Hang pictures in his room & put the crib back together

-Purchase a big sister gift for Annalise

-Sort through my breastfeeding supplies

There are a few other things I want to do beforehand but I don't need to do them. Instead, I'm focusing primarily on spending these last few weeks taking care of myself and giving Annalise the attention she deserves. Unfortunately, it is getting more difficult to pick her up and chase her around because of cramping and back pains but I'm coping. I know there's little time left and I'm already used to being sleep deprived so most days I'm running on autopilot. Definitely ready for my normal body energy back, well, what will be left after I push this little monkey out. ;)

Until next time...some Zzzz's and a warm bath are calling my name.