Rounding the Bend at 35 Weeks

Well, I'm going to take a swing at getting this to work again, since I'm sitting here "relaxing" as Ray finishes touch-ups in the closet. Why oh why can I not take a nap when Isla does? Can I just say, listening to Ray paint is music to my ears? And can I also just say, I'm exhausted? I'm really trying hard not to complain, but I am wiped. I had a sweet moment this week when some crazy clients in our summer program told me that I was walking too much and really needed to sit down - this day, incidentally, my stomach really was cramping and baby girl was pushing on a nerve in my pelvic bone, so I really wanted to comply with their instructions! I'm starting to understand why some pregnant women limp and waddle - the pressure on the nerve in your pelvic bone is enough to make you yelp. And if you have sciatica, well, it's a double whammy. I've been blessed NOT to experience them simultaneously. 

I've been scrambling and stressed this week, and I'm so thankful to have Ray on bored to help out. NOTHING is actually "done" in the nursery - a lot of open-ended projects that have been started but not complete: the walls are painted but the ceiling needs touched up; the shelves are in but the trim (and shelves, until yesterday) need paint; the crib and mattress are here but sit in boxes in the living room; the blinds are here but need taken back to Lowe's because they need trimmed. Whew! It's enough to make me crazy, if I really stop and think. So I'm trying not to - and instead, I'm here, "talking" to you :) I'll take it.

Hacker Gender Reveal; 34 weeks, 6 days

How far along: 35 weeks on Friday, July 18

Size of baby: Baby girl is about the size of a pineapple, about reaching the in-utero max (around 20") and weighing about 5 1/2 pounds. 

Maternity Clothes: So, with gaining more weight this time around, I've hit a new pregnancy conundrum...what to do when pregnancy clothes start becoming too short/small. Looks like I'll be rotating the same 3 shirts and 4 dresses over and over! 

Weight Gain: 32 pounds on Thursday, with *5* weeks to go...but my midwife says my weight looks great, so I'm going with that ;) 

Sleep: Love it. Crave it. Don't get it. 

Best Moment of the Week: Ray coming home from his week-long work trip. And Isla asking Zeke to please give back a taco shell he stole (ate), then "calling" the restaurant to ask for another

Movement: She's slowed her roll a little, but she shifts and pushes a lot! Usually in the late morning and evening, she pushes her butt out real hard and makes my left side poke out in an uneven slope. 

Cravings: No cravings this pregnancy. I'm making myself eat each meal, because I just don't want food. And I feel nauseous often, though I think it's more heat-related.

Gender: Another precious princess.

Belly Button In or Out: A little of both, but I'm mostly an outie. I think Isla thinks all belly buttons should poke out, because she looks pretty confused when she "can't find" someone's :) 

Wedding Ring On or Off: Off, but I think more because I'm paranoid. My hands swell in the summer, pregnant or not, so by the end of each day it was getting tight and leaving a ring, so I just decided to forego the ring for the summer. 

Anything Making you queasy or sick: I get queasy anytime, day or night, with an empty stomach or a bit after eating, after coffee, after pizza or pasta....my stomach has just been sensitive. 

What I Miss: Energy. Bending over. Being able to keep up with Isla and Zeke

What I am Looking Forward To: Wanting food, and losing the immense pressure on my pelvic bone.

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks, usually more-so when I've been up a lot during the day

Symptoms: HEARTBURN! Hip pain, pelvic pressure, occasional sciatica, PREGNANCY BRAIN, fatigue, hormonal

Nursery: Well....it's painted...

Emotions: Overwhelmed, anxious, tired