second baby bumpdate | 36 weeks

I know it has been a minute since I've posted anything in this space. I typically set aside time during Liam's nap or in the evenings after he has gone to bed and truthfully by both of those times of the day I have ZERO energy left. I've been needing to nap when Liam naps and squeeze in a 20 minute friends episode with Nic in the evenings before I'm off to bed for the night. It's like the first trimester all over again! haha ;)

Anyway, here we are at 36 weeks!! Part of me can hardly believe I'm saying that right now and the other part of me is like, "Hallelujah!" The "nesting list" is down to only a couple things left on it and then we are ready to meet this baby girl!

How Far Along ...

36 weeks

Gender ...

GIRL! 

Maternity Clothes ...

I wear dresses or a nightgown all day every day because even leggings are too hot. I am definitely looking forward to fitting back into my old wardrobe! Especially because it will be my favorite time of year, FALL! 

Belly Button & Wedding Ring ...

Belly button barely in, looks more like an outie (you can totally tell in the small mirror in the picture above!). Ring off (sad day, darn you swelling!).

Sleep ...

Sleep is so rough. Most nights I wake up every 30 minutes or so either from a kicking baby, a full bladder, or an aching body that needs repositioning. I honestly think at this point I'll be getting more sleep after the baby is here! haha At least a more restful 2 hours in a row. I am also having crazy anxiety dreams all night long. Mostly about going back to work/teaching??

Best Moment(s) this Week ...

Our best moment with baby girl ... our doctor appointment this morning! We heard her heartbeat right away (that has't happened most of my pregnancy, they usually have to search for it which gets nerve wracking), she's head down, I'm 2 cm dilated, and everything is looking great! Our best moment with Liam ... hearing his vocabulary taking off! He finally started mimicking this last week and says a few new words just about every day now. We couldn't more proud! 

Miss Anything ...

I miss sleep and feeling comfortable. My feet tend to swell from the heat and my back hurts pretty bad by the end of the day. 

Movement ...

Oh my goodness, she's been getting the hiccups!! Liam never did that and I always wondered what that would feel like. It cracks me up every time! She still saves a lot of her active time for when I am sitting or laying down but I love being at that point in the pregnancy where I can watch my belly move and practically see or feel a foot or her hand sticking out! I started having a few Braxton Hicks contractions around 34 weeks which made me so nervous because I had no idea how real they feel!! I never had them with Liam and only know what real contractions feel like and they are so similar just irregular. Thankfully they are few and far between.  

Cravings ...

Still have to have something sweet in my day whether that be fruit or our new favorite discovery, Halo Top sea salt caramel ice cream! 

Feelings & Emotions ...

Definitely a lot of highs and lows! Some days I can tell my hormones have completely taken over and I'm super emotional and feeling sad. Other days I can hardly believe I'm 36 weeks because I feel so great!! I'm feeling so much more prepared for this baby than I was with Liam (I've even made some extra meals to save in the freezer for when she comes!). Most of all, we are just getting so excited to meet her! We all talk about her every day and even Liam will put his hands on my tummy now to try and feel her move! He will be the sweetest big brother. 

Looking Forward to ... 

Baby girl being in our arms in 4 week for less!!!