UPDATE:
-How far along?: 36 weeks 5 days
-Weight gain: 27 pounds..AHH!!! I started at 106 and am now at 133. I gained 28 pounds with Oliver so I'm not really shocked to see my weight gain that high..but..part of me is shocked to see my weight gain that high! Haha. It's always a little weird seeing the number on the scale shoot up like that even if it is because you're growing a tiny human.
-Sleep?: I don't ever fully fall asleep, or so it feels. I have to readjust several times during the night and am pretty aware each time I do because of the pelvic pain.
-Hardest moment(s)?: The day to day things are quite difficult for me now. When I am around other people I try to put a smile on, act as comfortable as possible, and do my very best to hide the waddle (which has become more of a hobble) but it's not easy. To make things worse, I have been in a serious nesting phase, trying to keep chores caught up on and keep the house orderly and neat. The only time my home ever looks and feels nice is late at night when Oliver has gone to sleep and I've had a chance to really clean.
I'm not sure if I've already mentioned this in previous updates but I have also struggled a lot emotionally during this pregnancy. My body hasn't really had a break since my previous pregnancy last year and I think that has played a huge role. I've been really blessed with the support and love of some friends and family, and if it weren't for them I'm not sure how I would've survived this pregnancy. It's been a huge test of faith and trust.
-Best moment(s)?: Talking with Jason about life and what's coming. We have a lot of fun events happening over the next couple months, a lot of changes coming within the next couple years, and I enjoy hearing Jason share his thoughts and feelings about it all. I notice a true happiness in his words when we discuss our life and our children and it has really helped me find a greater joy in things despite my struggles.
-Food cravings?: My appetite has decreased quite a bit the last little while and my cravings haven't been nearly as strong as they were. I still do frequently want sweets though.
-Belly button in or out?: My tummy is so stretched out that my belly button is either being stretched flat or slightly poking out (depending on my position). (This is the same thing I wrote last time..but it hasn't really changed!)
-What I miss?: Running around, playing, and having energy to do everything! I am extremely anxious to get my body back. Not so I can get a "hot bod", but simply to be able to do things without the pain and restriction.
-What I'm looking forward to?: Going in to labor and meeting this sweet girl! I am hopeful I'll be able to go in to labor naturally this time around and am excited to experience that.
-Dilation/Effacement?: 1 CM dilated. I didn't actually catch how far effaced I am..so..I guess I'll find out next week!
