36 Weeks

Lots to talk about this update.  And finally a picture!  I can't believe we're at 36 weeks!!!  

How far along? 36 Weeks

Total weight gain: around 30-32 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Without question! Starting to wonder what clothes are going to be like not having a belly anymore!
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: Like i've mentioned before, I'm not a napper.  and the reason is because I don't nap.  I SLEEP.  We're talking 2-3 hours.  For instance Thursday I felt pretty sleepy around 2:15.  I decided to take a "short" nap....woke up at 5:15.  Yikes!  anyways, it made sleeping that night brutal.  No deep sleep happening after that long "nap!"  SO, all that to say, I sleep like a rock every night, minus the giant ache in my bladder when I have to pee.
Best moment this week: Going to see my midwife this week!  We decided to do the 36 week check to see if i had progressed at all.  Apparently, mommies across the DFW metroplex are holding on to their babies past 40 weeks.  Yay, I know.  She has 3 mommies right now at 41 weeks.  You can just invision the huge eye roll and "oh great" that came after hearing THAT news.  Anyways, I think she was reluctant to check me at the risk of disappointing me and having to tell me zeros across the board for any progression.  So, she goes in, does her deal, and as I'm looking at her I see her eyes get pretty big.  Turns out I'm 1cm dilated and 60% effaced.  YAY!!! Progress!! **And yes, from all you naysayer/debbie downer/3-4 time moms out there reading, I realize I could stay here for quite awhile and go nowhere, BUT for a first time mom, it's super fun to hear  ANYTHING is happening down there.   So please don't rain on my parade.  Thank you!  
Miss Anything? I miss a lot of things here and there...I miss wearing normal, cute clothes.  Don't get me wrong, there's some cute preggo fashion out there, but honestly don't have the time or money to pour into going there.  Seems silly for to me to kill myself trying to pay for a wardrobe that's so short lived!
Movement: TONS of movement, and hiccups like 2-3 times a day!
Food cravings: I am literally to the point where I want fruit for every single meal.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still meat, but it's getting better.  I would just rather eat fruit all day.
Gender: Girl 
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Feeling good.  She's getting a little cramped in there, so makes all her movement a bit uncomfortable.  The pressing on the bladder thing isn't the most fun, and she takes a couple shots to the ribs here and there.  I can totally tell she's dropping and getting into position.  Feel like she's trying to come out already!
Belly Button in or out? flat as a board
Wedding rings on or off? off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Had a roller coaster of emotions this week... but doing good, and getting super excited!
Looking forward to: Meeting her!  So many questions!  As much as the punches to the ribs and sitting on my bladder is annoying, I really am soaking up every minute of it.  I know I'm going to miss it once she's out!