Week: 36
Baby: Baby Pease is the size of a watermelon! That is our final fruit on the countdown ladies and gentlemen. She will stay a watermelon for the next few weeks, gaining about one ounce per week she is almost fully grown and developed. The only thing that matures from this point forward are her lungs and cute baby fat. She is also shedding the hair that covers her skin and the waxy substance that has protected it. She is getting ready for her big debut and getting pretty :)
Stretch Marks: I have none, and I am thankful- however, I have now been blessed with the dark line that runs down the middle of your belly. Most people get this around 20 weeks or so, so I thought I was in the clear...but it is here! Glad it arrived post maternity photos. It looks kind of funny against my pale skin!
Maternity Clothes: Look big in anything....maternity or not....but we are almost there! My mom sent me a really pretty tank top that I was able to wear to a bachelorette party this past weekend which made me feel pretty....thanks Mom!
Movement: This week, we could see a smaller body part (either an elbow, knee, or hand) making its way up the middle of my stomach. Totally crazy! It was amazing to watch!
Eww!: Not a whole lot....everything has been good this week!
Symptoms: Extremely uncomfortable, but I know it will be worth it. Terrible heartburn and very sore feet (although not swollen, so thats good!) I have been very tired and am really having a difficult time moving around, getting out of bed, getting dressed, putting on shoes, etc. I am thankful that we only have 4 weeks to go and that Justin is so supportive and helpful!
Mood: Irritable when I cannot get comfortable, otherwise happy and excited that we are in the home stretch!
High of the week: The best pedicure ever on Sunday! The woman, who I believe felt bad for me, went above and beyond and gave me a hot stone massage, a sea salt scrub, a hot towel wrap, and a 10 minute lotion massage from my knees down. In addition to the fact that my toe nails severely needed some attention (as I have not been able to reach them for a few weeks now), the massages were much needed. It was amazing!
Low of the week: Rain on Field Day! I worked so hard to plan our all school field day and it was the one day in the past two weeks that the weather wasn't beautiful! Oh well! The rain plan worked wonderfully and the kids still had a blast! Oh---that, or the strep B test which no one warned me was so invasive! Yikes!
Most looking forward to: Our next doctor appointment! We get to see this little girl via ultrasound. They should tell us how big she is, how big they think she will be at delivery, what position she is in, etc. The big day is getting close!
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you look so great! hang in there, can't wait to meet her!!!
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