Monday, September 25, 2017

Pregnancy: Weeks 35-36

Hard to believe it's time for another update and that there will only be one or two after this - the time has flown by.  Things are still going well for the most part - I have a cough that just won't seem to go away and am feeling a little bit more tired here and there.  Pregnancy brain is definitely real - I got a text from Derek last week laughing and wondering why I'd put the feta cheese away into the pantry not the fridge.

35 weeks (top), 36 weeks (bottom)

Baby's Size:
Braided Nutella Bread (35 weeks) - 19-22 inches, 5.5 pounds according to the baby app
Zucchini Bread (36 Weeks) - 19-22 inches, 6 pounds according to the baby app


It's a boy!

Best Moments/What We've Been Up To:

35 weeks: We made a second trip up to State College for another game and sitting in the stadium really wasn't as bad as I expected.  We got everything out of the boxes and setup - bassinet, swing, sleep and play, etc. Derek installed the base for the car seat into my car - we still need to get one for him and to figure out the actual car seat.  A pedicure with an extra long foot massage was key to enjoy.

36 weeks: This week was filled lots of little things that we've been meaning to do for a while but just never got around to - figured out how to work the stroller/car seat, put batteries into needed things and I finally packed our hospital bags.  We did a big wine stock up for post baby - a shopping trip I was looking forward to for so long!  Our hospital tour was this week so now we're all set on where to go and such.  I had my 36 week doctor's appointment and go every week at this point - I love hearing the galloping of the heartbeat - right about 140.  

Yes! But you can tell he's running out of room and some different types of kicks.  We were out to dinner outside where there was music playing and he would not stop - you could see the kicks and he just kept going.

He also had hiccups for the first time - maybe the only! I always wondered how people knew it was hiccups and not kicks but it was like once it started then I knew for sure (and googled).  A few nights I just laid and watched the kicks - won't be long until that baby is on the outside kicking around!


It's officially finished other than one print from Etsy I want to do with his birth info and an empty frame for a newborn photo.  Derek hung a mirror and final wall hanging and I cut the tags off everything, got everything out of piles and put into place, etc.  Clothes are washed and hung up - just need to organize a few more little things.

*Edit* (36 weeks) All done! We put the final things away and into the closet, put away some random piles and such - it's ready to go!

Maternity Clothes:

With the warmer weather it's been back to dresses - I'm wondering at this rate if I'll even be able to wear a couple of the few fall pieces that I got if this weather keeps up.


Wine at tailgates! I missed cocktails the whole time but not being able to enjoy one at a tailgate is rough.  I miss sleeping through the night (I'll be missing that for a while) as bathroom breaks are getting more frequent.

Nothing crazy - usually just if I hear something that sounds good then I want it.  We splurged one week with McDonalds and another with Shake Shack - only so much longer that I can blame it on the baby!

My mom always keeps the candy dish full at the office and I've been living for this simple little Hershey chocolate nuggets. Such a treat after lunch.

Feeling... Symptoms/Sleep:

35 weeks - This was a much better week for me in terms of energy, aches/pains. I wake up multiple times for the bathroom overnight, if I don't drink enough water during the day my feet swell right up, and our bed is so high it's tough to jump up into so we got a little step stool for me.  I think maybe my first round of braxton hicks contractions but nothing crazy. 

As far as feeling good I've noticed getting in a walk in the morning and night as well as keeping up with the water drinking makes me feel tons better.  

I did have a cold this week and it was tiring and just not fun - luckily it's clearing up.  A two hour nap one day was the best thing.

36 weeks - This week was hot - it's a late September heat wave we have going on and it has me laughing because our wedding day was right in the midst of a September heat wave too so why not when preparing for baby too.  A few days I've only been able to do my wedding bands but that's more due to how hot it is as opposed to just swelling.  My weight gain has leveled out for a bit and I'm not complaining about that - I get full much easier too.

I had one very sleepless night filled with bathroom trips and trouble getting back to sleep along with trying to kick this terrible cough I have.


Walks! I can't believe that I still have the energy that I do and I'm just hoping it keeps lasting.  While some mornings it might take me longer than others to get out of bed - I still try to get outside even if it sets me behind for the day and we finish the day the same way.

Some mornings I just can't get myself up and opt for the extra sleep since I'm usually up a few times during the week - plus it's just been too hot to get out.

Dad to Be:

Derek's been a pro at putting things together (never reading instructions though!) and helping with little things like picking things up off the floor so I don't have too haha! I hope the foot rubs continue after the baby comes...

Happy, Moody & Final Pregnancy Things: 

Happy! Starting to get a little bit nervous as things get closer but more excited.  Given that I work for a family business maternity leave is pretty easy to figure out - I won't just completely stop for a few months but luckily I can bring the baby with me or bring work home so just getting organized with a plan was nice.  I started browsing birth announcements - I love anything that can go in the mail.

Excited For:

35 weeks - Doctor's appointment - I have one next week and this was my final two week stretch, it'll be once a week now.  I'm also excited to just keep tying up some loose ends - by the time I hit 37 weeks I really want to have anything I want done and then just some things that would be great to do but don't necessarily have to be done like freezer meals and such to tackle.

36 weeks -  Looking forward to his arrival! I'm sure we have a few weeks left but now that I'm just about to 37 weeks he could really come anytime!  We've crossed most of our to do's off other than a few little things so I'm looking forward to a little bit more relaxing.


  1. I can only imagine how fun it is to see those kicks! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston

  2. You know what's so interesting, is that all of my girlfriends and I have all had a yucky cold a few weeks up to (and until) delivery and it immediately goes away once the baby is born! I have no scientific fact to back that up, but every single one of us has had it! So weird, right?! And aren't those kicks the absolute best? One of my favorite feelings in the world!

  3. so soon! and boo to that cough. but looks like you guys are pretty much all ready to go. countdown is on!

    xoxo cheshire kat

  4. Hooray for getting the nursery done and just getting so many things checked off the baby list! That's awesome that you'll be able to be so flexible with your maternity leave once he actually gets here!

  5. He's going to be here so soon! Glad everything is going well minus your cough. I bet it's so nice that maternity leave isn't a hassle like I know it can be for some people. I'm laughing about Derek not reading instructions for anything, must be a guy thing!

  6. Can't believe it's almost time!! You look great lady! Sounds like you all have all your stuff ready to go and are just waiting on that sweet baby to make his arrival.

  7. So exciting! And love that he was dancing to the music while you were out! Loving those dresses, and hope your cough goes away soon <3
    Green Fashionista

  8. YAY! All your updates are so fun to follow along with! How exciting that everything is set up and ready- now we just need your sweet guy!

  9. You look SO great! Can't believe you could be holding your sweet baby any day now!

  10. You look great! Love the long floral dress. Treasure the precious moments with those baby kicks.