Baby #2 - Weeks 35-37

How far along? 35 weeks

Baby Size: Baby is the size of a coconut.

Total weight gain/loss: Around 35 lbs.

Maternity clothes? It's cooling off here so mostly Liz Lange maternity jeans and leggings.

Stretch marks? Nope, not yet. 

Sleep: Sleeping really good, considering.  Some heartburn, but not bad!  Thank you Pepcid!

Best moment this week: Celebrating John's birthday, and a special visit from my NC and NJ family. 

Miss Anything? I loved baked brie this time of year!  Missing that! 
Movement: She is becoming less active - she's running out of room! But lots of hiccups :)  

Food cravings: Pumpkin donuts. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Have you started to show yet: Yep.

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks, but my stomach pain is gone.  

Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? Off, I don't think they'll be going back on until after the baby is born!
Mood? Excited!  Feeling good physically, after a couple rough weeks.
Looking forward to: Pumpkin picking and more birthday celebrations this weekend!

How far along? 36 weeks

Baby Size: Baby is the size of a watermelon.

Total weight gain/loss: Around 36 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Basically living in maternity jeans and my leggings.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Really good!   Not really waking up at all, except to roll over. 

Best moment this week: Finally bought my double stroller!  (City Select Double)     

Miss Anything? I'd really like to make some festive fall cocktails right about now.
Movement: She is active in the evening, but not as much as before.  

Food cravings: Pumpkin anything and everything. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. 

Have you started to show yet: Yep.

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks on the daily!

Belly Button in or out? In, but very shallow!
Wedding rings on or off? Off, I don't think they'll be going back on until after the baby is born!
Mood? Feeling so excited to meet the baby - a little anxious about Andrew's adjustment!
Looking forward to: Pumpkin Day at church this weekend, getting my hair cut/highlighted, and starting to pack my hospital bag.  

How far along?  37 weeks

Baby Size: Baby is the size of a winter melon.

Total weight gain/loss: Around 37 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yep - especially these jeans, and these.  

Stretch marks? I think I may have a few popping up :(

Sleep: Sleeping really good this week.  Thanks to my pregnancy pillow and Pepcid. 

Best moment this week: Getting my hair done (thank you Olivia!), packing our hospital bags, and picking out some hospital day gifts for Andrew and baby Ellie.       

Miss Anything? I really miss exercising and having lots of energy.
Movement: She is definitely quieter, because she is so big!  Still feel her daily hiccups. 

Food cravings: Sweeeeeeeeets.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. 

Have you started to show yet: Yep.

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks.  I also got checked at the OB this week - I'm 1cm and 30% effaced, so progress is starting! 

Belly Button in or out? In, barely. 
Wedding rings on or off? Off - I'm starting to swell in my hands and feet this week. 
Mood? Very excited for baby girl - but nervous for Andrew.  I think we just started a new separation anxiety phase - not good timing!  
Looking forward to: Lots of fun activities and parties this week - basically keeping busy which is what I need!

And here's a "cheese" pic from big bro Andrew, just for kicks!