35 weeks

35 weeks & around 35 days left to go - What. The. Heck. That just doesn't seem possible. This pregnancy is flying by & it makes me nervous to know that in just a few short weeks Baby T could come at anytime. I still have so much to do - hospital tour, breastfeeding class, birthing class, weekly Dr appts, putting the finishing touches on the nursery, washing all the adorable baby clothes hanging in the closet, going through everything & seeing what else I need, assembling the pack-n-play, the swing, bouncy seat.....ugh it is getting all so overwhelming just writing it all out.

One thing is for sure - Baby T will come whether we are ready or not so I will try not to stress - yeah right!

How far along? 35 weeks - baby has passed the 18 inches mark & should weigh over 5 1/4 lbs

Symptoms: Reflux, noticing lots more Braxton-Hicks contractions, getting super tired in the afternoon which usually requires a nap, hips are starting to ache & the swelling in my ankles usually shows up around mid-day.

Weight gain/loss: will weigh-in at my Dr's appt this week (total of 21 lbs so far)

Maternity clothes? yes - all the time now

Sleep: I have started sleeping with the body pillow my sister gave me every night now which has helped a TON! Still wake up a couple of times a night to go to the bathroom & change positions but sleep has become much better using that pillow!!

Food cravings/aversions: baby carrots with Ranch & cheese/crackers

Movement? I had a little scare last week as Baby T wasn't very active for a couple of days. I had my biophysical & NST exam during that time & the nurse assured me that he is perfectly fine & is just running out of room so I won't feel him move/kick as much. I do my "kick counts" everyday & he always knocks those out within 10 min so he is doing good despite me being a "nervous nelly"! He remains head down & feet up in my ribs!

What I miss: my energy :)

Best moment(s) this week: hitting the 35 week mark & celebrating the Christmas holiday with my hubby

What I'm looking forward to: finishing up the nursery & awaiting Baby T's arrival

Next appointment: Friday, Jan 4th - visit to the OB, weekly biophysical ultrasound & NST check

Milestones: Because he is so snug in your womb, Baby T isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks or rolls should remain about the same. His kidneys are fully developed now & his liver can process some waste products. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.