36 weeks pregnant, NINE months!

How far along: 36 weeks, that's nine months pregnant! One more week and I'll be considered full-term which means Bub's could come at ANY time after April 9th.

Size of baby: large cantaloupe
(19 - 22 inches & 6 pounds)

Weight gain/loss: the scale went up again, 2.6 pound gain. So that's a total gain of 24.4lbs this pregnancy. I was hoping that I would be within a gain of 20-25lbs but I've come to terms with the fact that I might be closer to a 30lb gain instead. I've decided to TRUST my body to gain what it needs as long as I'm eating healthy and moving my body daily. I need to understand that it's not about loosing weight right now or staying a certain weight. It's about the last few weeks of carrying a healthy baby and trusting that I'll be able to be healthy afterwards as well. My body knows what to do, as long as I'm feeding it appropriately. One thing I've definitely learnt through this diabetes process is that I'm absolutely addicted to sugar in every form. Whether it be fruit, carbs, plain sugar, milk sugars (just not milk itself) and I NEED to do something to change that. So that's something I definitely need to work on.

Maternity clothes: I had planned to get a couple nursing bras but after a conversation with my doula I'm thinking of holding off. I'm just not sure what I'll bring to the hospital then?! Hmmm....


Movement: there are times when this babe moves so much that my stomach rolls around like waves, it's crazy!! But since room is running out in my tummy, Bubba is moving less which makes me nervous at times. So when that happens I rub his/her bum (which is always at the top of my belly) and in minutes Bub's starts to move around and I feel better.

Sleep: I can't believe that I've started snoring!! Cams actually recorded me on his phone to prove to me that I'm snoring (sadly, I am).

Cravings: I'd love a good glass of wine or a gin & tonic with lime :)
But of course I'll wait to satisfy that craving.

Symptoms: I thought I wouldn't suffer the swollen hands and feet but I was sadly mistaken. My hands are huge and often hurt while I try to make a fist. My feet are also puffy and now my socks and Tom shoes make imprints. It's okay though, soon I will have a baby and my body will heal and go back to normal.

Best moment of the week: Easter was fabulous this year! My grandma gave us a knitted blanket that she's had made and wrapped for two years!!! She said she was just waiting for her first great grandchild. My whole family is thrilled to be welcoming this baby in the family :)

Can you believe that it's April 2nd?! You know what that means? I might have a baby this month! WOW!

Happy Tuesday
N.