Week 36

How far along?  36 Weeks
Sleep:  It could be worse, getting in/off bed is the hardest part lately.
Best moment this week:  Spending time with JC for Christmas Break!  He had six days off in a row and Lilly and I have enjoyed every minute of it!  Watching Lilly open presents on Christmas Day and sledding with Dad were the best moments this week!
Miss Anything?  Clothes fitting... I'm starting to take over JC's clothes and living in sweats.
Movement:  He's started to rotate for the escape plan.  I've got a hand going south and foot up in my ribs!
Food cravings:  Can I just say this was bad timing to get pregnant?!  I've probably gained twice the weight because of all the holidays plus being pregnant!!  Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all in one pregnancy.  I bet you know what my New Years Resolution is!

Labor Signs: Dilated to a 2, thinning has started and Dr. could feel baby's head!
Belly Button in or out? It's getting stretched to its limit!
Weddings rings on or off?  Stuck on...
Symptoms: The usual.

Looking forward to:  Meeting this baby boy!

Sweet Little Words

Last night my little one must have been having a bad dream. She had a slight cry and whimper for maybe ten minutes before I went to check on her (hoping she'd fall back asleep). When I went in her room and she realized I was there she kept asking for our sweet Bernese Mountain Dog,  Maverick. I let her know "Mavy" was okay but she had to see him.

Once she saw him and was able to pet him she calmed down. Oh how she loves her two puppy dogs as we call them!

She didn't want to be left alone so I pulled out the extra mattress and we snuggled together on the floor bed. At that time I prayed for patience since usually on nights like this she treats it like a game and wants to play since you're laying next to her. A few minutes later she rolled over and says,  "Thank you mommy for doing my Elsa hair." Oh it melted my heart!

We didn't sleep much, but we had quite the pillow talk for a two year old. She told me about her dollies, her friends, how she watches movies at grandma's house and so much more. It was an exhausting, but adorable night. So grateful for all that she's learning and the love that she has for her family!

Today after church and nap time JC and Lilly had a dance party to the tune of the organ from her Snow White cottage. He's such a cute dad always dancing with her or playing her favorite, ring around the rosies. Shortly after the three of us were playing with Ring around the rosies with Belle, Elsa, and Anna in between each of us. Moments like these I love the most!

Week 35

How far along?  35 Weeks
Sleep:  I've had better. 
Best moment this week:  Simply feeling accomplished!  Pre-registered with the hospital, got the new pediatrician all set up for the new year/new baby, snowman slippers done for the two main girls who have been watching Lilly at Little Critters, a lot checked off my 'To Do' list, cleaned the car, finally decorated the empty kitchen wall and work done for my at home job. It's nice to have so much done!
Miss Anything?  Feeling secure about myself.  I've been on one heck of a roller coaster this pregnancy and I feel so sluggish and out of shape.  It's to the point I'm glad I don't work anymore cause it was depressing getting dressed in the morning (not to mention it made me winded!) and I don't feel confident with my chubby, flubbyness.  With that said: I'm grateful for a new baby coming and that I'm able to carry the baby for the pregnancy so I shouldn't complain, it's only temporary!
Movement:  It is getting more intense  the bigger he gets!
Food cravings:  Nothing specific this week.

Labor Signs: Starting to have little Braxton Contractions. 
Belly Button in or out? In.
Weddings rings on or off?  Still on.
Symptoms: The usual.

Looking forward to:  Christmas!  I can't believe it's so soon!!

Week 34

How far along?  34 Weeks
Sleep: With the lingering cough it's been hard falling asleep.  A few nights I woke up around 5am with a major coughing fit.... I felt bad (even though JC sleeps through anything!) so I slept on the front room couch with Maverick.  
Best moment this week:  It's been a great week all together. Family Night we went to look at Christmas Lights- which Lilly absolutely loved!!  We went to Temple Square with family one night. I did some deep cleaning around the house- totally refreshing! And listened to baby boy's heart beat. Fantastic week.
Miss Anything?  Feeling cozy.  My clothes are getting too snug, my jackets don't zip up, even my stretchy pants are almost to their stretch limit!  I'm the size I was with Lilly when I delivered her so I'm nervous what these next few weeks bring!
Movement:  He's all over the place!
Food cravings:  Cranberry Juice- we've been going through a lot of it.

Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In.  Although... JC got really excited one night I was coughing pretty hard, my button started to poke out on each cough!  He got quite the kick out of it!  He's hoping that it pops out for a few weeks!
Weddings rings on or off?  Still on.
Symptoms: A protruding belly button when I cough! haha!  Of course, the hip pain.

Looking forward to:  Christmas!  I can't believe it's so soon!!

Week 33

How far along?  33 Weeks
Sleep: It was a rough week.  I started out having no voice, turned into a scratchy voice, developed a cough and now congestion.  I had a hard time sleeping because of the cough and congestion!
Best moment this week:  Having my last day at work!  I can't believe after 8 years I'm finally quitting my job.  Everyone teases me, even the UPS guy, that I will be back in a few months or the next year.  I'm hoping thats not the case however!  I'm really looking forward to being a stay at home mom!  I have a few weeks before baby boy gets here so it will be nice to enjoy Lilly time and get things prepared around the house.
Miss Anything?  My paycheck already!  I know this will be a big blessing to our family- but its still a little nerve racking knowing I wont have my big pay day anymore!
Movement:  He's pretty consistent with his schedule. I'm hoping that since he's most wiggle in the evenings/nights that it's not a sign how he'll be out in the real world!
Food cravings:  I've said it before, but I'm still surprised I haven't had crazy cravings like I did with Lilly.  Sure something sounds good now and again- but not bad enough I have to go get it right away!  

Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In.
Weddings rings on or off?  I don't want to take it off at night anymore for the fear it wont go back on!
Symptoms: Besides the musculoskeletal and the cough/congestion - nothing!

Looking forward to:  My farewell lunch for work.  I hate being the spotlight, but it will be fun to get together with everyone and officially have my last hurrah!

Week 32

How far along?  32 Weeks
Sleep: Overall it was pretty good.  The hip pain kicks in when I need to rotate or get out of bed for intermission of sleeping for a bathroom break. And apparently I had a pretty epic snoring moment that JC felt he should record and play for me! I remember waking up at one point while he was still awake and he played it for me... I blamed it on the dogs. Haha!  
Best moment this week:  Having a baby appointment and hearing the little heart beat going strong. Always a blessing!  Each morning Lilly has been saying hi to baby brother as well and rubbing my tummy.  That's just adorable!
Miss Anything?  Not feeling like a slug! I keep telling myself this pregnancy could be a lot worse... it's horrible compared to Lilly, but fantastic compared to others I'm sure. I really miss being active and simply walking without wanting to cry!
Movement:  He is most wiggly after 6pm.  I like to watch my tummy shift around when he's getting cozy.
Food cravings:  I will gladly report that I gave in to Little Caesars Pizza.  JC had to work until almost 10pm all week preparing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday emails so Lilly and I picked up a pizza, painted our nails and watched Frozen.  It was a lovely evening. I'm excited for the many girls nights I get with that Little One as she gets older!

Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In.
Weddings rings on or off?  Starting to get a little less wiggle room.
Symptoms: Dr gave me a couple stretches for the musculoskeletal pain I'm dealing with.  It helps, but still hurts.  As he put it, it will probably stay the same or get worse the next few weeks.  I've decided I will embrace the pain and rejoice when it's all done and simply be grateful for my body!

Looking forward to:  Going to Savior of The World with my family.  I remember going once before and its such a beautiful production about our Savior.

Week 31

How far along?  31 Weeks
Sleep: It's a good thing I have headphones next to my bed. I've been waking up and not been able to go back to sleep so I'll listen to conference until I do.  
Best moment this week:  Being home with Lilly.  She's still in recovery mode from the Hand Foot and Mouth, but she's been so fun to be with during the days. I'm grateful for my little one and LOVE being her mom!
Miss Anything?  Lilly's nap time.  We lay her down but she will just play in her room for about a hour, sometimes two.  So its more like "quiet time" or "Mommy/Daddy" time.  How is she two and already phasing from the glorious nap time?!
Movement:  LOTS of it!  Sometimes I feel like I have a twitch that shakes my entire body... but its just from baby kicking!  He's got some force behind his movements.
Food cravings:  I've really wanted pizza for two weeks now. And not any pizza, but Little Caesars.  WHY?!  I haven't caved for it though cause I know JC doesn't like the Caesars and I'm not loving Pizza Hut while pregnant.  Maybe I'll cave soon. But until then, bagels and cream cheese still make me happy.
Have you started to show yet?  If you can't tell I'm pregnant by the bump - then its the waddle.

Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In.
Weddings rings on or off?  Always on!
Symptoms: I have Musculoskeletal pain Its been going on for a few weeks now but there have been a few days I am about to break down and cry it hurts so bad.  It's all on one side on my inner thigh and pelvic region. I know your hips stretch out, but I never had this type of pain with Lilly.  That pregnancy was a breeze from beginning to end! Now I just hurt to walk and have an adorable little waddle going.... :o(

Looking forward to:  Thanksgiving!