Everything has been going really well. Baby is healthy and I'm feeling pretty good (knock on wood)! I finished hypnobabies classes and have been listening to all these relaxing/affirming tracks. I definitely recommend the course. I have been a lot more relaxed and centered as a result of the techniques we learned. I can also now take the most refreshing naps of all time at pretty much the drop of a hat, which I could not do before. Finally, when I wake up in the night, if I have trouble going back to sleep I use some of the hypnosis techniques or listen to a track and it is amazing. That is a big change for me.
My parents visited not too long ago and that was so nice. It was very sad to see them leave. Then I proceeded to vacillate endlessly about when they should come back. We finally decided my Mom will fly out 2 weeks after my EDD, then my Dad will fly out a week after that. Then a week later, they will fly back together. The goal was time for hubby, baby, and I to be together while he has leave. Kinda hard to figure out when you don't know when things are going to happen. Mom has said if I change my mind and want her there sooner, she will be on the next plane out, so that's reassuring.
Hubby and I went on a little babymoon a few weeks ago, too. We went up to this cabin in the mountains for the weekend, did a little hiking, it was pretty great.
So now I'm making freezer meals and breads at a rather slow rate, hope I can stock a few more things. Also trying to actually read more of all these baby books I have. Still teaching a few lessons a week and I also started taking organ lessons! Hoping to get one or two more of those in before the baby comes. I'm taking them on this massive massive organ that can truly blow you out of your seat. Or at least be heard outside. It's pretty exciting, wonder what the baby thinks about it.
How far along: 36 weeks (and 1 day)
Total weight gain: hmm....about 27 pounds? Typing that out is a bit unsettling...although supposedly I'm within the range I "should" be. I actually bought one of those belly bandit things. I'm not sure if I can commit to using it?
Maternity clothes: haha, yes. In fact, I have a growing pile of maternity items that no longer fit me. I measured my belly the other day and it was something like 37" or something? I instantly forgot/blocked it out. I don't think I'm super huge, but there are definitely people smaller than me, haha.
Stretch marks: I don't think so...
Sleep: Not bad! I wake up 1-3 times to pee, but that's better than being dehydrated. I get pretty thirsty.
Best moment of this week: Let's just go with today: hubby made us french toast for breakfast. :) Or yesterday: we saw Pacific Rim (where this post title comes from) and then walked in a beautiful park afterwards, talked baby names. That was awesome. Hubby and I decided we would be excellent jaeger pilots and drift compatible.
Miss anything: A few days ago I could actually have used a drink, haha. Haven't really wanted alcohol much otherwise. Maybe miss running...but realize there's a time for everything.
Movement: Yes yes yes. It's pretty great most of the time. I can see my stomach move too. There have been a couple times where the baby has been a bit over zealous, haha.
Food cravings: Watermelon, pineapple - these are still the same! Also apples. Oh, and last week on the day I would have liked a drink, I instead brought the devil sauce into our home:
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. Unless I am extremely tired maybe.
Have you started to show yet: HAHA, yes. I should just take this question out.
Gender: Still team green. Although when we took my parents to an u/s about a month ago, it was definitely a risky environment for my Mom. Though she claims she couldn't tell what she was looking at.
Labor signs: some Braxton Hicks every once in a while? maybe? No real labor signs. I'm 50% effaced and not dilated, not that it means much.
Belly button in or out: Out in a big way.
Wedding rings on or off: on. Still not clear, do I really have to take those off for the hospital? Must remember to ask this.
Happy or moody most of the time: happy. Strangely, I have been more balanced and happy pregnant than otherwise.
Looking forward to: Next appointment? I had the group B strep test last time, hoping that's negative. There must be something else. Oh yes. I ordered this Peter Rabbit wall decal for the nursery. (that's a photo from the etsy shop, not our nursery)
Once that is up I think we'll be finished with the room. I like to go in there and just sit and read, it's a nice space I think.
Also looking forward to when I finish going through every random box in the house so that everything we own is completely organized. Haha. That is what I would really like to have happen, but not necessarily do. We'll see. :)
