36 Week Belly Post

How far along: 36 Weeks

Size of the baby:  Around 18.75 inches and 5.75 lbs. About the size of a crenshaw melon.

Total weight gain/loss: Its official. I had to have an extra weight move over on the scale at my 36 week visit. I am up to 30lbs now and I feel every bit of it!

Maternity clothes: Still making what I have work.

Cravings: Sweets, Sweets, and more sweets! I want these cravings to GO AWAY!

Symptoms: The kankles and swollen feet are getting a little worse as the days and weeks go on. Doctor is aware of this and says that this is very normal at this stage in the game. Thankfully my blood pressure and all other Vital signs are doing good. I decided next week to start working only 3 days a week so I can rest the feet on my days off. I can not wait to have normal feeling feet back! .... At my 36 week check up everything looked good and  I am starting to dilate, half a centimeter to be exact. I definitley think Alexander has a little longer to cook. All I  hope for is that we don't have to go past his due date! I start my weekly checkups from here on out and we will see where I stand at my 37 week appointment. Crossing my fingers for some more progress. 

Movements: Still moving constantly and more forcefully. Bladder seems to always be in the way. =(

Gender: BOY!

36 Week Belly Pic...