35 Weeks

How far along: 35 weeks 6 days!
How much weight gained: 11 pounds (gained 4 this past two weeks)
Symptoms: I have had constant back pain for the past few weeks, nothing major...just a dull pain that never completely goes away. My appetite has still decreased, no contractions, but I am still experiencing some swelling.
Sleep: I am still sleeping well through the night, but I certainly wake up often. Each time I roll over it is hard! It has become a lengthy process! Between the extra weight and my back pain it takes a lot to roll over!
Best Moment of the Week: Our house is inching closer and closer to being finished! We have bathroom walls, doors and everything is primed. Jeff is working on a few minor details, then we have to order the paint...hopefully Labor Day weekend things will be done! Jeff has also put the closet organizer system in Brynnlee's closet. This weekend I will be spending time working on organizing her things. Jeff will be up north on a man camp weekend with the boys. They are bringing diapers for the baby and beer for the boys. The weekend will be filled with fun times, drinking and tubing. I am glad Jeff has great friends who are doing this weekend for him.
Cravings: My cravings for sweets hasn't been crazy, but it hasn't calmed down either! I don't eat as much ice cream, but I definitely could consume cookies, dessert, brownies anytime! For my birthday I opted for some dessert before Jeff took me to dinner!
Movement: Her movement is slowing down again. There are times during the day where it feels like she is doing flips, but for the most part she has calmed down again. She often gets the hiccups at night though.
Milestone of the week:
My 27th birthday! This birthday was much different then the others! I now know what my parents meant when they said their birthday wasn't important anymore. I feel the same way, I love having a birthday...but I wasn't wrapped up in the thought that I had to have everyone call, email etc. My mom and Jeff were the only ones who called me on my birthday, and that is perfectly fine with me. I know everyone cares, but it will be a big deal for Brynnlee's birthday! Jeff was an amazing husband this birthday! He brought me flowers to work, took me to dinner and bought me the camera I have been wanting!! I can't wait to test it out!
I had my 36 week check up today. From now on its every week appointments! Dr Gardner was the one who saw me today. We discussed pain meds, epidural and what contractions feel like. She explained a lot which helped me to understand what to do and when to do it. The heart rate, my blood pressure and weight are still right on track. They have canceled my ultrasound for now. The doctor isn't concerned about Brynnlee being big.I am excited that she feels that way, but bummed because it doesn't sound like I will be able to see her until the big day. The doctor said that I am not dilated, and if I went to the hospital with labor pains I would receive medication to keep the labor away. So we are getting closer, but I don't think the doctor feels the time is just right!

29 more days to go!