How Far Along? 35 Weeks
Size of Baby: A coconut, 18-20 inches long and roughly 6 lbs.
Gender: William Baker Mazhari!
Weight Gain: Holding steady around 35 pounds for now.
Nursery: Honestly almost done! This weekend Michael's uncle who owns an incredibly upholstery company delivered our gorgeous, custom built rocker chair. It is quite literally perfect, and set to fit me perfectly! The room feels so complete now, and I love sitting in there and thinking of William. As soon as decor is completed I will share some photos of the room. It is thrilling to be at this point in our pregnancy.
Movement: All the time! I love how it changes too. It's more like a full sized baby just shifting around then the kicks and punches I used to feel. Michael loves to watch my belly or come and identify body parts! I know William must be running out of room in there.
Symptoms: Heartburn and acid reflux, though this weekend I went for my first chiropractic adjustment and he prescribed a couple of natural supplements that seem to be helping. He also popped my lower back and FINALLY relieved that pain and pressure and now I am walking mostly like a normal person! Such a relief, I was in a LOT of pain last week and in general I try to avoid all medication that I can so natural relief is my preference.
Belly Button in or out? Halfway out... it looks very weird right now. Coupled with my linea nigra my tummy is just lovely these days.
Wedding Rings on or off? Off... temporary band is getting snug too... I'm trying to find it humorous...
Sleep: Falling asleep relatively well, and heartburn seems to be not as horrendous at night if I remain elevated. Hate the minimum of two potty breaks though.
Cravings: French TOAST! This past week I actually began to cry hysterically because I wanted french toast so very badly...
What I Miss: Getting out of bed easily, rolling over easily, getting into cars easily... Essentially just ease of movement!
Best Moment This Week: The arrival of our rocker in Williams nursery. It made it so very real that soon I'll have a sweet little boy in my arms to rock to sleep
Looking forward to: At this point I honestly cannot wait for labor! It's just so exciting knowing that we are just a few short weeks away from meeting this little guy. Within the next month an ordinary day is going to become very special--his birthday! I'll be planning birthday parties someday in celebration of this day... a day I don't even know of yet! There's just something really special about that thought.
