The boy and I are 36 weeks TODAY and it feels like one million.
I think things are moving along because there is a lot of pressure down there and I am feeling like he’s coming around the mountain any day now.
My hilarious coworkers are taking bets on the birth date. They are playing for bragging rights apparently. (Although several have bet for AFTER the due date and I’m like, AREYOUCRAZY?)
I’m feeling bigger this time around. Just all around bigger. The belly, the baby, the everything. I was looking back at this time around for Emma and Henry and I definitely look biggerish. I don’t know, you be the judge.
So, what do you think?
I’m still working full-time and the sadistic part of me likes seeing some of my patients’ eyes bulge out of their heads when I come waddling in. But mostly, it is very exhausting and tiring trying to work with this huge basketball in the way. The contractions while I’m doing injections isn’t so fun either. But I am trying to work up until I pop because I want to take my leave for when little man is in my arms and not much before.
I think Emma and Henry subconsciously know that delivery date is imminent because they have been particularly needy and clingy.
While taking my belly photos, Paul managed to capture one when little boy kicked me particularly hard. He is great at kicking me right in the essential organs.
Paul and I have picked a name and we are so excited. But we haven’t shared with anyone and we aren’t gunna, ya dig?
Now for more photos! (This may be my last batch of ‘em so enjoy!)
36 weeks
How far along: 36 weeks
Total weight gain: I avert my eyes when I step on the scale at the OB/GYN’s office
Maternity clothes: I pretty much live in one pair of pants and a few shirts
Stretch marks: Some south of the belly button
Sleep: In spurts, you know, between the peeing and heart burn
Miss anything: WINE, I whine about it
Movement: he’s a maniac, MANIAC
Food cravings: ice cream and ice water
Aversions: healthy food
Sex: oh boy
Symptoms: utter exhaustion and impatience
Belly button: popped out a while ago
Wedding rings: seem okay
Happy or moody: YES
Looking forward to: looking at this boy’s face
