35 Weeks: Coconut

How big is baby: Baby is the size of a coconut this week 17.2-18.7 inches and 4.2-5.8 lbs.  

Stretch marks: No.  I thought I had found one, but then realized it was one of the scars from my surgery that had stretched.

Sleep:  Hip pain.  Waking up at least twice now to go to the bathroom.  It's also getting really hard to roll over.   

Diet/Cravings/Aversions:  Fruit and sweets.  I've been drinking lots of chai tea at work.

Exercise:  Walking when I have time.  Work has been kicking my butt!

Gender: We'll find out in October!  It's crazy to think October is just in a few days...

Movement: All the time.  There have still been some uncomfortable movements at times.  Aaron always immediately asks what's wrong, thinking I'm having a serious contraction.  Nope, just a jab to my hip.  

The belly:  Definitely there.  

What I'm spazzing about:  I've been so worried that baby is going to come early.  I just need one more week and then everything will pretty much be checked off our list.  Granted, even more time would be nice, but I have a lot to do next weekend.

What I'm loving:  Even though there still is a lot left to do, knowing that if baby comes early, everything will most likely be ok now.  Tuesday also marked the 35/35 point...35 weeks along and only 35 days left until our due date.

Symptoms:  Sore hips at night.  Still some reflux but it's gotten better.  Numb patch at the top of my uterus.  Cramping and more and more braxton hicks contractions.   

What I'm looking forward to:  My mom's visit next weekend and our last class tomorrow!  And only two weeks of busy season and work and then I can relax more.    

Best moment of the week:  We toured the hospital this week.  It definitely made it seem much more real and very close.  Everything went well though and the rooms were really nice.  Now at least we'll know where we are going :)  And...we have names!!  Aaron requested the we have two names per gender so that we can see the baby and see which name fits the best.  I like all four names, so I was perfectly ok with that.