36 Weeks

Best moment this week:  Settling in back at home.  This week was Russ's first week back at our casa in Georgia since he's been off the ship.  

Sleep:  Better now that I am using my Snoogle again.  

Movement:  Starting to slow down a little....baby's probably running out of room in there.  I still feel good movement though.

  

Food cravings:  Meat again...we grilled out for Laura's graduation celebration and the smell of the meat on the grill set my craving into high gear for the weekend.  

Gender:  Unknown

What I miss:  Being able to move around without so much effort.  As I get bigger, it gets harder to do even the simplest of things.  I wouldn't trade it for the world though....it's all part of the journey.     

What I am looking forward to:  Our baby shower at home with our friends.  

Milestones:  Baby sleeps around 90% of the day away and will gain about 1/2 to 1 pound a week from now until birth.  

Baby Size:  crenshaw melon

Weekly Wisdom:  If you're swelling (like I have been), investing in some support hose or compression socks may be a good idea.  I bought a pair and have misplaced them but I'm definitely looking for them now!! Several other moms have shared this wisdom with me and as soon as I find mine, I'm going to be sporting them myself.  

35 Weeks

Best moment this week:  Water aerobics with Russ and his mom.  We had such a fun time...Russ was the center of attention being the only guy in the class.    

Sleep:  Russ isn't a fan of my Snoogle (I don't blame him though, it's like another person in the bed with us and between us at that!)....so I've been trying to sleep without it.  I have to admit though that I haven't been sleeping as well.  Once we get back home to our large bed, the Snoogle will be making a reappearance.  

Movement:  Same as usual.  Russ likes to feel the baby move when he puts his hand on my tummy, but he doesn't like to see my tummy move....it weirds him out, haha.  

  

Food cravings:  Red beans and rice.....bet it's because we're close to the land of Louisiana Creole cuisine :)

Gender:  Unknown

What I miss:  Having ankles instead of cankles, haha.       

What I am looking forward to:  Being home and staying there for awhile.  It seems like we're always traveling (which I love), but I'm looking forward to staying put for a little bit while we prepare for baby's upcoming arrival.  It's just right around the corner!         

Milestones:  Most of baby's physical development is now complete.  

Baby Size:  honeydew    

Weekly Wisdom:  If you're curious to hear what other moms due the same month as you are talking about and experiencing,  join an online group.  I'm part of a  June 2012 group on Babycenter.  I'm sure there are other ones out there, so be sure to find one you like and can gain something from.  There are first-time moms as well as been-there-done-that moms in the group so it's a good mix of women that share their opinions and experiences on discussion boards about various topics.  Beware though, there is a lot of acronym usage on the discussion boards....which can be frustrating at first when you're trying to figure out what they stand for, but once you get the hang of them you barely notice them.  

34 Weeks

Best moment this week:  Picking up Russ.  I'm SO glad he's back and will be around for a good while.  The pups and I have missed him!

Sleep:  I'm having to get up to go to the bathroom more frequently than before, which has affected my sleep a little.

Movement:  Still feeling those frequent bumps and thumps.  Russ was even able to feel baby move too.  It was so awesome to see the excitement on his face and hear it in his voice when he felt baby move.  

  

Food cravings:  Sno-balls....even though I'm not entirely sure shaved ice is considered "food", haha.

Gender:  Unknown

What I miss:  Being able to travel in the car without having to stop so frequently.  

What I am looking forward to:  Getting to spend family time with my in-laws while we're in Mississippi.    

Milestones:  Baby's central nervous system and lungs are continuing to mature.  Baby's also filling out and becoming rounder.

Baby Size:  cantaloupe    

Weekly Wisdom:  If you have to travel in the car while pregnant (especially later in pregnancy), try to stop and take frequent breaks (about every hour or two) to get out and walk around.  Doing so will help prevent the risk of blood clots forming in your legs.  Also, make sure you're staying plenty hydrated....you're making frequent pit stops anyway to get out and walk around so why not use that time for potty breaks too.