34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks (Actually, 35 on Tuesday)

Total weight gain: I actually didn't gain anything at my last appointment, so that's pretty cool! I have not been dieting or anything and the baby is still huge, I just don't have that pesky polyhydramnios issue any more! Woooooo! Not gaining weight is still a minor miracle though- at my last appointment, the baby weighed 7 LBS 5 OZ (give or take a pound.) I know, lots of kids aren't even that big when they're born. I guess I am just a champion baby-grower.

Maternity clothes? Yes, what few maternity items still fit. I find myself tugging on my shirts because they are not as long as I remember...

Stretch marks? Of course, and I have also developed what seems to be a fairly mild (based on crazy google photos) case of PUPPs. It's basically a type of rash that develops on your belly and stretch marks during pregnancy. My mom picked me up some hydrocortisone, and that helps, but the only drawback is that I can't use it as often as I want.... the directions suggest only 2-4 times a day. That means some itchiness slips through. However, we just got back from visiting my MIL, and she gave me some Udderly Smooth Body Cream  that seems to work REALLY well. It's only been two days since I've been using it, but it has worked better than anything (other than the hydrocortisone cream) has so far. I'm just wishing I had it sooner!

Sleep: Midnight pee breaks seem to be back, and I REALLY miss sleeping on my stomach. It's like every night something in my head says "you'd be more comfortable on your stomach." Then it's too-bad-so-sad and I go to sleep on my side. Someday, self, someday.

Best moment this week: Finding out my shift at work is getting switched to an earlier time! I will now be getting out at 5, which means I will get home much earlier! Also, I had a Thanksgiving dinner yesterday, and aside from the residual food coma, it was pretty great.

Miss Anything? I still miss all the same stuff.

Movement: All. The. Time. 

Food cravings: I don't think I am really having any cravings. I honestly don't think I have had any real cravings this whole pregnancy, just something that sounds good at the time, but nothing that I have to have right now.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Thankfully, this one is still a no.

Gender: Linebacker Boy.

Symptoms: Restless legs when I am trying to sleep, still. And just generally being uncomfortable. I also miss being able to set things on my lap. Which mean, I guess, that I really just miss having a lap. Ha!

Belly Button in or out? It alternates between slightly-stuck-out and flat, depending on the baby's position.

Wedding rings on or off? Since the weather has gotten cooler, I have been able to wear my band, which has been nice.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and slightly nervous. I really feel like the baby is going to come sort of soon, I just really hope he waits until December so that I can celebrate Thanksgiving with my family this weekend.

Looking forward to: Putting up my Christmas tree!!! I really can't wait. We have only had room to put up our small Christmas tree for the past couple years, but this is our first Christmas in the new apartment... and we get to put up our 7 footer! As my husband would say, "Huzzah!"

34 weeks down, 6(?) to go!