36 Weeks!!

Well, we had an ultrasound this week to measure the baby since I haven't gained much. She is looking basically perfect. The doctor thinks she will probably be around 7 1/2 pounds when she is born. He says he will be surprised if she is over 8 pounds but I guess we will find out when she decides to come. Everything else is looking basically perfect so that's way exciting. I wasn't really worried but it is definitely good to be able to hear and see and have some reassurance that everything is still progressing exactly as it should be. 

How far along? 36 weeks 0 days!
Total weight gain/loss: I am at 10 pounds gained since I got pregnant, it's been creeping up a lot more here at the end. I think that is what happens when you actually like food again and don't exercise anymore.
Maternity clothes? I am actually really grateful that I have only had to get a few things. It's nice to know that after I have this girl I won't have a ton of clothes that I will never wear again. 
Stretch marks? sadly yes.
Sleep: It could definitely could be worse, but it could be better. I only wake up a few times each night in general but I sleep pretty good in between those times what I get in a position that is comfortable enough for my hips. 
Best moment this week: Finding out that everything is looking perfect with the baby and that we get to go to Cedar for Christmas. 
Miss anything? I miss mostly just not having pelvic pain. My baby is sitting so low it hurts all the time now, but especially to walk around. I would say I preferred her being up in my ribs more, but she actually is still there too. 
Movement: All the time. Pokes and jabs and rolls and all sorts of things. She is also hanging out mostly on my left side and so she is pinching a nerve so the skin on the whole outside of my left leg is numb and has been for a few weeks. It's a bizarre feeling. 
Food cravings: Junk food. I just want junk food all the time. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: I have good days and bad days now. I get kinda queasy when I have braxton hicks and when I get too thirsty. 
Have you started to show yet: Most definitely. 
Gender: GIRL!!! 
Labor signs: Just lovely braxton hicks. I thought I would be excited to get those but I liked it better before I had them. It is nice though because I am 50% effaced at least already so I know they are most likely helping to do something. 
Bell button in or out? in, and it had better stay that way! 
Wedding rings on or off? Sadly off.  
Happy or moody most of the time: I think I am happy for the most part. I have bad days for sure. I cried at church last week because I just felt absolutely terrible but overall I am really doing pretty good. 
Looking forward to: Christmas, being done with this semester finally and having a chance to breath for a bit. This little girl getting here. 

Baby is the size of a honeydew!

She's still in the 17.2 to 18.7 inch and 4.2 to 5.8 pound range and continues to beef up!

She's getting closer and closer to being able to breathe on her own.

Her skin is getting smooth and soft and her gums are rigid.

Her liver and kidneys are in working order.

Circulation and immune systems are basically good to go, too!