bumpdate: 35/35

How did I get here already? Ok, technically I'm 36 weeks on Monday...so really it's more like 35.5/30.

Anways, this baby is COMING! Like soon, people. It doesn't feel that way, if you know what I mean, but does it ever feel that way until it's happening? I don't know--this is my first go round. From what I read on all of your blogs though, it seems as if things start happening. down. there. before they actually happen. Oh well, there's still time--as of today, my next appointment is scheduled for the 25th--37 weeks. Maybe they'll move it up yet and check me sooner. Who knows.

I had another ultrasound this morning because doc was concerned about her kidneys and my {lack of} fundus height. His suspicions were confirmed; even the tech commented on how little amniotic fluid I had {much less than "normal"}. You know what that means. Baby is coming. Locked & loaded. Then the nice girl said "there's no way you'll make it to 40".

Panic. Husband just left with the motorcycle for a weekend up north with the boys, though he promised they wouldn't go further than Charlevoix {3-4 hours}. Crap.

While I know this news means I won't go today, or even tomorrow, or next week, but it still made me nervous. Historically speaking, I don't do well with "unknowns".

But alas, an update:

How far along? 35.5 weeks

Total weight gain: As of my appointment last week Friday, I'm up 30 lbs. Le sigh.

Maternity clothes? Although I'm still mixing many non-maternity pieces in, it's all maternity for the most part. Right down to the granny panties.

Sleep:  Life would be so much better with an hour long afternoon nap everyday. With the hubs gone this weekend, I'm planning on catching up on lots of zzzzzz's.

Best moment this week: Learning that she's locked & loaded, head down!

Miss Anything? I would give my right arm for a beer.

Movement: Only some shifting on my left side, where her feet & arms are.

Food cravings: Cereal, fruit, mexican, anything cold.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not this week!

Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: BH pretty regularly--at least every other day.

Symptoms:  Holy swollen calves/ankles! It's got to be all this heat!

Belly Button in or out?  In/flat.

Wedding rings on or off? On, but I've been taking them off every chance I get.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy! I just cannot wait to hold her in my arms! I am almost happy that the docs are following me more closely too, even if the reason isn't all that great. I feel confident that everything will be ok and I'm happy that I'll be meeting her sooner than later too!

Looking forward to: Hearing what the doc says--he'll be calling again Mon/Tues to let us know the plan of action and if we'll need more ultrasounds to check the level of amniotic fluid around her.