35 weeks, 35 days

(this post is a few days overdue...)

How big is baby: According to the ultrasound on Wednesday, 5lbs 4oz. That's how big I was when I was born!

Weight Gain: +20lbs

Sleep: Waking once to pee and more if Chase wakes up.

Diet/Cravings/Aversions: Nothing specifically except Pirates' Booty- cheesy puffed snacks.

Exercise: Er...walking as part of my commute

Symptoms: Still having BH contractions. Sometimes they are very uncomfortable and sometimes they come frequently, but nothing that indicates real labor. I'm also really emotional. And I've been nesting like crazy, but that might be more due to Stephen's spring break than hormones.

Movement: Still frequent, particularly before bed (after ice cream ;-))

What's different this time: I don't remember Chase being so reactive. If Baby 2.0 is not active and I push around him, he pushes back or moves around. It's reassuring when he hasn't moved in a while.

What I'm looking forward to: Checking things off the to-do list this weekend: washing swaddling blankets, playmats, and toys; cleaning the carseat; putting things up on his bookcase; and starting to get the hospital bag ready. It's all becoming very real!

Best moment of the week: Seeing Baby 2.0 at the ultrasound on Wednesday. Chase even came with us, although he was a little skeptical of what they were doing to Mommy's belly. Baby 2.0 looked great, even if he had his hands in front of his face--something he's been doing this entire pregnancy. I'm going to attribute that to his being a good sleeper and not stubborness.

The belly: As big as I ever was with Chase. I'm outgrowing maternity clothes and getting comments on how close I am all the time.

Only 4 more weeks of work!