36 week bumpdate!

How far along:  36 weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain/loss:  You already know how I feel about this...

Sleep:  Not so good lately.  Little man has decided to poke out every limb possible the minute I get comfortable in bed.  Which means, Mama can't sleep.  It literally feels like he is trying to push his way out of my belly.

Food cravings:  Cake, cookies, cheese, sweets.  I've been a baking fool!  And for a person who doesn't usually bake, that speaks volumes.  I made oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies from scratch.  I want to bake a cake, so I'm trying to find a recipe that speaks to me.

Best moment this week:  Watching my baby girl learn and grow.  I need to start talking about her more often on here and post some pictures.  I'll try to get to that later on this week.  She is talking up a storm, and so opinionated.  I absolutely love this stage and can't wait to see her become a big sister.

Movement:  Nonstop, startling at times.  I've also started to feel him start practice breathing.  Which scared the heck out of me at first.  It felt like a pulse, that wasn't mine, and I could see my belly rising and falling quickly.  After visiting Dr. Google, I realized that he was practice breathing.  I really don't remember feeling that with Yorlee, but I probably didn't know what it was.

Gender:  Boy oh boy!

Labor signs:  The Braxton Hicks have been picking up lately.  I had them five minutes apart for a little bit yesterday.  In trying to prepare myself for labor, I don't focus on them, but instead focus on breathing.  Braxton Hicks have always been painful for me, which explains why my contractions were absolutely excruciating.  Seeing as though I plan to birth without an epidural this time, I need to really focus on some relaxation techniques.

Belly Button in or out:  Out.

What I miss:  Alcohol!  I know that sounds super vain, but my mouth has been watering for a sip of wine, or beer, or margarita.  The sad part about it, is that I recall from when I had Yorlee that alcohol didn't taste as good as I thought it would once I was able to drink it.

What I am looking forward to:  Hitting 37 weeks, and then meeting my baby boy.  So many people have been having their babies early lately.  I'm trying to prepare myself for the fact that I may go through 40 weeks of pregnancy again.  Whatever is best for him, that's my motto.

Milestones:  Being 9 months pregnant!  And boy, and I feeling it.  My husband kept noting the fact that I'm REALLY waddling now.  But I can't help it, his head is so low and my feet are so sore that I can no longer walk without looking like a duck.

Weekly Wisdom:  Relax, and keep calm.  Our basement got water damage over the weekend (it's finished), and I about flipped out thinking about having to rip out all the drywall, carpet, etc.  And the water came from the bathroom so I was stressed about having to pull out and replace the tub.  Come to find out, our jetted tub is cracked, but repairable.  And hubby only had to take out about a foot of drywall starting at floor level.  The carpet dried in time and was treated with mold prevention. What we thought would cost us thousands, only ended up costing about $200.  So, I tell myself going forward, relax, and keep calm!

Symptoms:  Pain everywhere, exhaustion, irritability, Braxton Hicks, swelling, Buddha belly, etc.

Emotions:  I'm an angry bird.  For really no reason at all, other than the fact that I'm hugely pregnant.  So, sorry in advance!