36 Weeks

36 Weeks

Both of these pictures are from this weekend.  It could be where I am standing in the room compared to the mirror but holy smokes it looks like I grew overnight!  

How far along? 36.5Weeks

Total weight gain: According to my OBGYN, I’ve only gained 21lbs as of Friday.  My goal has been to stay under 30lbs gained.  We’ll see how the end goes.  Gabe is just a bigger boy than Wyatt was.  J

Maternity clothes?  Absolutely.  And as much as possible, I am wearing yoga pants.  J 

Stretch marks?  Nope.  Praise be to God! 

Sleep:  Dear Pregnancy Insomnia, You are not welcome.  I dislike you, A LOT.  Regards, Casey

Yeah, so that started happening.  Along with some restless leg syndrome.  And with that comes muscle cramping.  That didn’t happen with Wyatt either. 

Best moment this week:  Seeing Gabe NOT breech!  We are praising the Lord for allowing him to flip into position.  Now praying he stays that way.  J

I had a friend point out that we don’t know if I will ever get to feel a baby move inside me again so it hit home.  I might not.  And actually, I most likely will not.  We will just have to see what God has in store for us. Love that I don’t have to worry about it, He just knows.  J  I am also trying to take in as much time with Wyatt as possible.  He’s only got a few weeks of being my one and only left.    

Miss Anything?   Comfort.  LOL.  I would like to go a day without back pain.  That would be great!    

Movement:  I’ve mentioned before that Gabe is ACTIVE.  Wyatt was too but it’s SO different.  Wyatt was more of a light movement frequently.  Gabe’s moves are powerful! I totally LOVE feeing him move.  It’s awesome but it can be so much and so powerful that sometimes I feel a little sick.  I think it’s a good problem to have.          

Food cravings:  I’m loving food the first half of the day.  Any food really.  I have also been wanting to chew on ice.  That’s not normally me. 

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not really. 

Gender:  It’s still a boy!

Symptoms:  Just Braxton hicks and him getting up into my ribs.  Tells me he is growing and getting ready.  J   My doctor cut the cerclage out on Friday and I was dilated 1cm.  So, it begins.  I know I can stay a 1 for a while… I have a feeling I won’t make it to our due date.  J  

Belly Button in or out?   In.

Wedding rings on or off?   It’s a little fitted so it’s off.    

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy.

Looking forward to:   Holding sweet Gabe!      

So, I've got some big updates on Wyatt but that will have to be it's own blog.  We've had a busy beginning of the year... 

In the meantime, here are some pictures.  :-) 

Wyatt had the honor of being in one of his NICU primary nurses' wedding.  He did a good job walking down the isle.  He made it without falling or crying.  :-)