38 weeks prego

How I'm feeling: very pregnant... I forgot how hard this end part is. Everyone keeps asking you, "so you're still pregnant?!" Yes, I am, thank you for the reminder. Your body continuously fakes you out with random painful contractions here and there. I just keep reminding myself that I can do this... right?!
Fetal movement: at times lots and other times not so much. This baby definitely sleeps heavy when it sleeps. Hopefully that continues on the outside!!!
Weight gain: 27lbs. Not sure what happened there.......
Wearing wedding rings: yep
What I'm most excited for today: To see Violet snuggle on her new brother or sister. And although I cannot wait to see my two kiddos together, I am also trying to cherish these last weeks that I have with just my sweet little Vi. It won't just be the 3 of us anymore, which will be wonderful I'm sure, but just different.
What I'm most afraid of today: The sleep deprivation that comes with the newborn period. I try to keep reminding myself that even though I think I'm sleeping bad now, the newborn period is soooo much harder, so soaking up the quiet nights!
Cravings: sweets. Thanks Halloween
Miss anything: My pre-pregnancy body. The one that moves around with ease, sleeps comfortably and can drink alcohol :)

Left: baby #1, Right: baby #2

With miss Violet, I delivered at 38weeks 4days (so the photo below was my last), which is in 2 days. I have a feeling this baby is going to want to cook for longer...

Yep, definitely uncomfortable now

We went to Hawaii this week for my dad's 60th and it was incredible. Lots of photos to follow of the good times. 

How I'm feeling: large. Most things hurt, including: ribs, back, pubic bone, feet. I've also become itchy all over, not loving that. And, the painful contractions have started. Nothing regular, but every so often, I get a glimpse of what's coming my way for labor. No bueno...

Fetal movement: some days lots, some days less. I remember with Vi the movements at the end become more snake like, rather than jabs, which has started again with this kiddo. 

Weight gain: at 36 weeks, I was at 23lbs. That was before vacation... now at just about 37 weeks, I bet we are approaching 25lbs with how I ate in Hawaii. 

Wearing wedding rings: yes, but in the salt water, they were feeling rather snug. 

What I'm most excited for today: my body without aches and pains. And meeting this cutie that is giving me all the aches and pains of course :)

What I'm most afraid of: a little nervous that this new itchiness is cholestasis of pregnancy, which can mean early induction because of increased risk of stillbirth. Let's just hope it dies down a bit. 

Cravings: ice cream

Anything make you sick: the airplane meal that Hawaiin airlines gave us....

Miss anything: booze. There was lots of good drinking going on for my dad's 60th in Hawaii this week, dance parties included. It will be nice to partake in the festivities again. 

At 36 weeks with miss Vi...

 At 36 weeks with miss Vi on the outside :)...

Dancing on the sunset cruise

Snuggles with my first baby