36 weeks- 4 to go!

Well, it's happened. I've started to get uncomfortable. My back hurts. I have trouble getting comfortable at night and wake up stiff from not moving. I grunt when I have to pick things up. I get tired much more easily and feel so out of shape. Don't get me wrong, I still love being pregnant and I'm not terribly uncomfortable, but it's starting. 

Over the last week an enormous amount of time elapsed. Last weekend, it seemed like the baby wouldn't be here forever. On Easter, after I complained how big I looked in one of the family pictures, my brother said, "Well you ARE 8 months pregnant." I snarkily replied that I was "Only 7 1/2 months."

My bad, Joey. You were right. I was in denial.

Now I feel like baby could be here at any moment. It's mostly because of my discomfort (which I don't think happened until the very end of my pregnancy with Chase) and my size. Stranger and coworker comments have reinforced that I look like it's almost time. Today a stranger said, "Any day now?" to me. HA. While I could have been offended by this, I simply smiled and said, "Nope, FOUR more weeks to go." But I really can't believe it is that long (and I really do not know what the heck I'm going to be wearing in 4 weeks).

How big is baby: According to babycenter.com, about 6lbs. Since he was 5lbs 4oz last week and babies gain 1 oz a day at this point, that's probably pretty close. 

Weight Gain: +21lbs

Sleep: Waking once to pee and more if Chase wakes up (which he does about half the time,  sigh)

Diet/Cravings/Aversions: Nothing specific.

Exercise: Walking as part of my commute, although that's getting tough because there is so much pressure on my pea-sized bladder.

Symptoms: BH contractions, having to pee CONSTANTLY, indigestion/heartburn when I lay down at night, and nesting.  

Movement: Frequent. I get some feet, knees, or a butt poking out on my right side when he's moving. Twice I've had the experience of baby dancing a jig for like 2 minutes. So cool.

What's different this time: Have I mentioned how much bigger my belly is this time?

Baby 2.0: 36 weeks

Chase: 36 weeks

(dang, I was a lot tanner and blonder too. I gotta work on those!)

Labor Signs: None except the BH contractions.

Best moment of the week: Getting our new (king-sized) bed on Sunday! I feel like such a grown-up. Now there's room for everyone....just kidding?

What I'm looking forward to: 36/37 week Dr's appointment on Monday afternoon. And only 3 more weeks of work in an office!

And now some more pictures:

Trying to see my feet

 Chase wanted in on the belly pictures:

Belly-to-belly

Lovin' on the baby bump