Y3W: 35 Weeks Along

 Well we're finally in the home stretch! I am now in the last few and I do mean FEW weeks of my second pregnancy. It has really been such a great pregnancy too. I have had no complications, have been very comfortable and other than being tired all the time, I have had no complaints. Here's where I'm at at 35 weeks:


                                                     Here is me at 35 weeks with Addison

And 35 weeks with Avery

I feel so much better this time around! I think the bumps look about even, which makes sense since I was two weeks behind with Addie and am currently two weeks behind with Avery. But the swelling I had with Addison is yet to show up (fingers crossed that was a one time deal..) And I guess Avery is sitting just a little higher because I am not feeling the pressure and pain in my back that I had with Addison. 

How far along: 35 weeks and 2 days

Baby size: I just had an appt yesterday and the Dr. is estimating 3.5-4lbs (about 2lbs small)

Total weight gain: 35 lbs... yep.. that was supposed to be the limit this time, but Dr. isn't concerned so neither am I. 

Belly Button: It popped! Last week. I totally thought that since it never popped with Addison it wouldn't this time. 

Stretch marks: None yet

Maternity clothes: I am so thankful to my sister in law for being pregnant in the summer and lending me her clothes. Her summer clothes from the end of her pregnancy are the only ones that fit now, and it has been summer weather here lately so I can get away with them!

Sleep: I can actually get comfortable at night still when I am really tired, but unless we have the window open, I get too hot to stay asleep. Luckily Ryan's been a good sport about sleeping with the window open in March. I have a good man. 

Symptoms: Not much this week. Avery had a growth spurt last week that left my belly feeling really stretched out and uncomfortable, I couldn't sleep and my back hurt. But this week I feel fine. Tired as usual, but other than that I feel great this week.

Aversions/cravings: I want ice cream a lot right now. I think it has more to do with the nicer weather than the baby though

Best moment of the week: My appointment yesterday. Getting to hear that beautiful little heartbeat, and making sure my girl is doing well always makes my week!

What I miss: I REALLY miss being able to put Addison to sleep at night. I cannot lean over her crib to put her in after her stories anymore so Ryan has taken over. I've done it for so long now and I miss that special time of day with her. 

What I am looking forward to: I get an ultrasound on April 3rd to check Avery's position. She has been trying unsuccessfully to flip over, but the Dr. wants to be absolutely sure she is still breech before doing the c-section since I would REALLY like a VBAC if the baby will co-operate. It will be the first appointment this pregnancy that Ryan is able to come to, and I can't wait to see his face when he sees his baby girl for the first time.

Nursery Progress: We have just about everything we need now! But... it is all piled up on the guest bed that we never removed from the nursery. We have all the small things, but still haven't bought a crib, dresser or bedding. Avery will be sleeping in her newborn napper in our room so I am not that concerned about the crib yet, but we REALLY need to get a dresser for the poor girl soon! 

And assuming baby girl is going to stay breech (it is near impossible for her to turn now) the c-section is booked for April 19th at 8am. That's less than four weeks away!!