36 weeks down, 4 or less to go!

Pics taken at 36weeks

1. How far along? 36 weeks
2. Maternity clothes? maternity clothing
3. Stretch marks? not one :)
4. Sleep?since my massage and feeling much better (no more sickness!), I have been sleeping through the night, although I tend to go to bed super early (8 or 9pm) so that makes me wake up at 6ish
5. Best moment last week? attending a birthday party for a 1 year old (my cousins son)...getting to see all my family there AND getting pictures of Kensie at our 36 week check up yesterday...I will post more on this later
6. Movement? mover and a shaker...still!
7. Symptoms? linea negra,swelling in ankles and some in hands, Braxton Hicks,itchy belly again, headaches that persist throughout the day
8. Gender? Baby girl...Kensington!!
9. Labor signs? other than my Braxton Hicks...no real labor signs
10. Belly button in/out? Out...
11. What I miss? eating what I want...found out info at 36 week appointment that I may need to watch what I continue to eat these last 4 weeks...again, I will post more on this later
12. Looking forward to?celebrating my cousin's birthday up in MD at Dave and Busters this weekend!  I love arcade games!
13. What's going on with Baby A? (from www.thebump.com)

Your due date is just four weeks away. Hasn’t time flown? Your once-poppy seed would probably be able to breathe on his own if he was born right now. (If not, he’d probably need some TLC, but he’d likely be okay.) Most of his systems are in working order at 36 weeks. Since baby really could decide to make his arrival any day now, try to put in a little prep work. For example, if you took a child birth class a few months ago, you might want to reread any materials you were given and practice some of the breathing techniques you learned with your partner. Go over your plan for getting to the hospital, and all the what-ifs (like, if you go into labor while you’re at work, will you go home first or straight there?). You might also want to remind your boss and colleagues of the status of all your work projects, so they know exactly where to take over if you’re suddenly out of the office. Week 36 is also a good time to enjoy a date with your partner. We’re guessing you won’t be up for dancing, but a nice dinner might be just what you two could use.

Your baby's the size of a coconut!

She's still in the 17.2- to 18.7-inch and 4.2- to 5.8-pound range and continues to beef up.

your baby at 36 weeks

• She's getting closer and closer to being able to breathe on her own.
• Her skin is getting smooth and soft and her gums are rigid.
• Her liver and kidneys are in working order.
• Circulation and immune systems are basically good to go, too.