pregnancy update: 37 weeks

pregnancy update: 

• currently 37 weeks pregnant = 9.25 months
• sister should be about the size of a winter watermelon, right around 6 1/3 lbs and 19 inches long.   
• weight gained so far: about 35 lbs
• movement:  lots of hiccups lately
• food cravings:  maybe more sweet stuff.  almost every night this week i have had a swiss cake roll and a glass of milk.
• sleep:  not too bad.  if i get too uncomfortable i can take a tylenol pm.  however, i found out yesterday that i have been snoring like crazy so poor husband hasnt been getting as much sleep.  
• comfort:  this has been a big change in the last week.  i cant seem to get comfortable.  i am about ready to burn my bras and i cannot get up or down without letting out a grunt.  
• heartburn:  it got bad once this week but other then that, its fine.
• mood/emotions:  im feeling pretty good although those around me might say ive been a little dramatic than usual.  
• energy level:  lower than usual 
• belly button:  none.  ok, so something is there but its flattened out to almost nothing. 
• stretch marks:  no
• swelling:  some
• wedding rings:  i took off my rings this week finally.  i could have lasted a bit longer but there was no point in pushing it.  the last thing i want to do is have to get them cut off.  
• work days left: 8
• best news ever:  we found childcare!!!!!  this has been my biggest stress over the past 2 months and now i just get to be excited for the arrival of our sweet baby girl.  *whew*

high five for insta-friday

linking up with lauren and jeanett today for high five for insta-friday.  

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ONE:  some good friends of ours threw a big 30th birthday bash last saturday night ... with a photo booth :)  husband and i had a great night out catching up with friends and enjoying feeling like grownups for a while.  

35 weeks 

TWO:  henry climbs on (and sometimes jumps off of) everything these days.  i love how much he likes to explore even though i feel the grey hairs sprouting. 

THREE:  i have been doing another yoga challenge on instagram this month.  its been nice to have some form of exercise to partake in each day and gently push myself.  there are quite a few pregnant women joining in on the challenge so the sense of community and encouragement is fun.  

35 week baby bump

FOUR:  henry is crazy about his daddy.  he waits for him at the storm door and squeals with delight when he gets home from work.  he loves to climb on his back and sit in his lap whenever possible.  i heart them both!  

FIVE:  i guess a meltdown isnt one of my top favorite moments from the week.  its more about my growth as a mom and the patience im finding.  henry had an off night where he was just pitifully tired.  i put him in his highchair and he just cried because he was sad i wouldnt let him buckle himself in.  i knew better than to offer food in this condition because it would only end up on the floor.  so we sat there.  he, sobbing and me patiently waiting for him to notice me and let me distract him enough to transition into dinnertime.  

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!