35 Weeks

I am 35 weeks today! I've started having some pain lately and it is getting pretty difficult to move around. Every morning Stephen asks if I am ok. He says I moan and groan all night whenever I move.

I had a doctors appointment yesterday. She said my pain was the baby being so low and hitting a nerve and I am probably also having some contractions. Stephen gets very worried when I am in any sort of pain so after I told the doctor about it all she said "Good!". Stephen repeated, "GOOD?". She laughed and said that it is all normal and it probably just means this baby is going to come closer to 37 weeks than 40. Well that was music to my ears! 5 more weeks seems so far away. But 2 weeks seems so close. I can't believe he could be here in 2 weeks! Either way, I just want him to keep growing until he is ready. I can do 5 more weeks if I have to! Although I don't really have much of a choice either- ha! The doctor checked my cervix and said his head is fully engaged, but I am not effaced or dialted yet.

How Far Along: 35 weeks
Size of baby: The size of a honeydew melon
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 7 pounds
Maternity Clothes: I only wear maternity clothes now.
Gender: BOY!!! Stephen Earl Prather III
Movement: Yes, he moves a lot. I am going to really miss this when I am not pregnant. I love feeling him move whether I am sitting at my desk at work, laying in bed, watching tv, etc. I just love it!
Sleep: Still not very good. I get up a lot to go to the restroom and never really feel rested. Getting in and out of bed is hard too and Stephen says I moan and groan every time I move.
What I miss: Not feeling huge! I am ready to be back to my normal self again!
Cravings: Nothing really
Symptoms: Heartburn, swelling, frequent bathroom trips, contractions
Best Moment this week: Feeling him move! I just love it!