37 weeks!

This was written after the baby was born. But I thought I should finish my pregnancy updates since this is the last one!

How far along?  37 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain/loss:  27-28 lbs! stayed below 30!
Symptoms:  The last week I remember feeling less movement from the baby, which caused me to have to get a non stress test. The first on at my OB's office was non reactive (baby didn't move enough) so I had to go to the hospital to get another non stresss test for longer. Baby was more reactive, but still had to be zapped (a vibrator put on my stomach to wake her up) to get her moving. Still wondering if her lack of movement is because of her being a good sleeper.. we shall see! Besides that I just felt a couple BH every day but no other symptoms.
Sleep:  Peeing 1-2x a night and would usually wake up early even if i was tired.
Best moment this week:  i remember being so excited about thanksgiving food! who knew there'd be something else to be excited about!
Movement:  less movement. still not sure why, maybe less room or just a sleepy baby.
Cravings:  nothing new, just food, thanksgiving food, sweets, the norm.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  nothing new
Labor Signs:  a couple BH a day but nothing else besides that
Belly Button in or out? flat!
What I miss:  pre preg body was one big thing! felt really huge at the end!
What I am looking forward to:  babyyyyyyy!! birth story next

36 weeks!

How far along?  36 weeks 1 day!
Total weight gain/loss:  26 lbs! looks like the weight seems to have steadied out. Not sure if its a fluke. i feel like i eat alot but i think im just getting full really easily.
Symptoms:  feeling alright this week. had a tdap and flu shot earlier this week which caused body aches the next day (no fever tho) and my arm was so sore. that was not fun. but hopefully the baby got the antibodies from it! again, also feeling really full after eating alittle bit, alot less room in there. i don't think i have stretch marks (yet...) but i have some weird red marks, kind of like an internal bruise or something. i hope its not the start of stretch marks! lathering the lotion like crazy these days. also comparing previous pictures, my bump seems to have gotten rounder and higher the last few weeks.
Sleep:  not as good this week. having to pee 1-2 times a night these days!! then its hard to go back to sleep cause my mind starts going into overdrive. i think i still sleep about 7-8 hours a night but just not continuous like it used to be.
Best moment this week:  had my growth scan! found out everything is looking good with the baby, the baby seems to have dropped which may be why my bump is measuring smaller by a couple weeks. the fluid level and growth looked good tho. the baby is measuring 36-42nd percentile (alittle smaller than average!) and estimated to be 5.5 lbs (+/- 1 lb... so not completely accurate). and all the measurements are pretty proportional.
Movement:  feeling the baby more, more movement than kicks. starting to pay attention more to the counts since i know in the last couple weeks the movement can decrease.
Cravings:  want to make something pumpkin but not sure what! also had 2 peppermint mochas this week... (so bad but so good)
Anything making you queasy or sick:  i made chili this week and i felt sick after. :-/ i think it was the beer i used in it! saddd
Labor Signs:  i don't think so.. feeling weird stabbing in the cervix area, i've read it could be dilation but might just be some kind of muscle spasm. not sure!
Belly Button in or out?  pretty flat. i can tell when i eat alot when my belly button is completely flat. otherwise its a shallow innie.
What I miss:  sleeping in positions besides the sides, my old clothes, not worrying about fluid levels or baby movement, moving faster.
What I am looking forward to:  the baby! thanksgiving!! working from home after thanksgiving! 

And here are some belated shower detail pics!

 Diaper cake and favors made by my sister!

 Colored name tags depending on if the guest thought it was a girl or boy

 baby food quiz!

 some of the spread! 

 Poms made by my sister (and BIL)

 Flag banner where guests wrote sweet words to the baby!

 Baby carriage made by my sister!

 More food and pinwheels!

 Me and the hubs! wow my belly looks wide!!

 my sister!! thanks for prepping and planning everything!!

 Drink bar - including peppermint mocha!!

35 weeks!

How far along?  35 weeks 1 day
Total weight gain/loss:  26.5 lbs! looks like last weeks weight gain was some water retention. my feet are back to normal for the most part. Theres still hope to be at 30lbs at the end!
Symptoms:  my right side is starting to hurt more so i can't lay on that side for long periods of time. still waddling altho my butt doesn't feel like it hurts as much anymore. may be cause i'm used to it now? feeling full fast these days altho my eyes are always still hungry so i think i end up overeating alot.
Sleep:  pretty good for the most part, still get about 8-9 hours of sleep a night. sleeping more on my left side now since my right side is hurting. having to pee in the middle of the night again :-( then can't go back to sleep for about 30 min, but still feel pretty rested in the morning once i get back to sleep.
Best moment this week:  getting all the fun gifts from the baby shower together and organizing the babys room! feel more prepared this week!
Movement:  feel the baby mostly 3 periods during the day. mostly in the right ribs or hiccups. sometimes feel some weird movement across the belly
Cravings:  peppermint mocha from starbucks! and it was so yummy. may get one tomorrow...
Anything making you queasy or sick:  nothing new
Labor Signs:  just crampy, but i think thats just growing pains
Belly Button in or out?  in but flat
What I miss:  sleeping in all sorts of positions. my old clothes!!
What I am looking forward to:  meeting the baby! getting back to my regular size! growth scan tomorrow!