36 Week Bump Update
How Far Along: 36 weeks
Sex: Cannot wait to find out in just a couple of weeks! We still have no idea about a name though, sitting down with the hubby and doing a deep dive into our lists is at the top of our things to do.
Food:
Gotta Have: I know I am not supposed to have cold cuts, but nothing hits the spot like a sandwich, chips and sparkling water. No weird cravings at all this time around though.
Keep it Away: I am not turning down much these days haha, just hesitant to eat anything that will cause heart burn.
Missing: Being able to stay awake during the day and sleep through the night (insert yawn here).
Symptoms: I feel like I am having a lot of symptoms a lot earlier this time around. The back pain is on another level at times, a lot of pressure down below, and some tightening. As usual, there’s also all the fun stuff like no sleep, shortness of breath by just walking up the stairs, etc.
Weight Gain: I am staying about average compared to my last two pregnancies and will end up around gaining 40lbs I think.
Stretch Marks: Luckily still none. . .so far. I oil up that belly religiously, though!
Maternity Clothes: I’ve purchased a few things from my favorite maternity store, YoMama Maternity, for summer but other than that I have been living in the husbands oversized clothes. I have one pair of Lululemon leggings that I sized up in and a few of my favorite Aerie T-shirts that are my “going out clothes” haha! We are still only in phase two which means there is not a lot of going out and because of this, I have managed just fine with a very small pile of maternity clothes.
Sleep: Ugh...hit and miss. I’m up all night due to either being uncomfortable, the baby kicking or having to run to the restroom.
Preparations: This part kind of stresses me out. If you have been following along then you know we are at my parent’s house in the states with pretty much none of our baby things. I HATE re-buying things for a potential last baby, so we are going to get by with as little as possible. The baby also won’t have a nursery or anything here, so not a lot is happening on the preparations side. I am getting the hospital bag and car seat ready to rock and we got a Snoo from Happiest Baby, so once that is put together that will be pretty much it on the preparation side.
Looking Forward To: Obviously finding out the sex! Also, not being pregnant anymore and getting labor over with. I think we may have had these two a little too close together, because the pain of labor from Millie is still fresh in my brain and is giving me a little anxiety, haha!
Exercise: Ugh, it has been so hit and miss with this pregnancy. I am kind of disappointed with myself. I am sure that is why I have not been feeling as good or as energized this pregnancy, but I am going to try to really make a plan for post pregnancy to make sure my workouts stay consistent.
It’s hard to believe our baby will be here in just a few weeks! I’m hoping my last weeks of pregnancy are just as healthy and happy as the first 8 months, I’m feeling good and so ready to be a mama of three!
Much Love,
