36 weeks!

How far along?: 36 weeks (at the time I'm writing this I'm actually 37 1/2 weeks... darn computer problems!)

Total weight gain/loss: about 37 lbs.... as soon as baby's born I'll be back to my weight watchin'

Maternity clothes?: I thought I would need to get some wintery maternity clothes but luckily I haven't had to spend any money. I've been wearing my regular button up sweaters unbuttoned over my maternity t shirts and luckily it hasn't been that cold so I won't have to spend money on more clothes I'll only wear for a couple weeks at most.

Stretchmarks: Still there unfortunately

Sleep: Lots of tossing and turning and lots of trips to the bathroom but I know I won't be getting lots of sleep when she arrives so I feel like it's preparing me for what's to come.

Best moment this week: Dr. telling me I'm measuring a week ahead of schedule and baby girl is about high 6 lbs. low 7 lbs. already. Kind of scary to think about a big baby but it makes me so happy to know she's healthy and if she decided to come now she would be just fine.

Movement: Not as many kicks but lots of rolling. I can feel her mostly on my upper right side and I think I've felt her foot several times poking out. The thing is sometimes she'll push on me really hard and it startles me, so other people want to feel, but then she gets shy and stops so no one knows how strong this little one really is!

Food cravings: Still cold water. I drink about 4-5 gallons of water by myself per week. I don't know if it's because the baby needs that much or because I just really like it.

Gender: I sure hope it really is a girl or our boy will have to wear lots of pink!

Labor Signs: Dr. didn't think it was necessary to check me to see if I'm dialated at all because I wasn't having any stong contractions. I think I am now but I'm really not sure. Never had a baby before so how am I supposed to know what each little pain means?

Belly button in or out?: Not exactly out but totally flat.

What I miss: Getting around easily. Making heaving noises when you get up or sit down is never a good sign. Oh and of course a good margarita. Soon we'll meet again!

What I'm looking forward to: Meeting this little girl very soon. She could come any day now!

Milestones: Making it this far with no complications not even minor ones. I pray everyday that this little girl makes it out into the world safely and it seems like my prayers are working.