35/35!

35 weeks down....and only 35 DAYS to go! Wow, time is really starting to fly now!

Here's a pic of the growing belly:



Brian and I installed the car seat base in my car this weekend. It was much easier than we were expecting. The second base will be installed in Brian's car after Evan comes to visit at the beginning of July.

All clothes (up to age 6 months) have been washed and put away, so that's all taken care of. I've just got to pack my hospital bag-- which I'll probably do tonight or sometime this week. The reality is, I could go at any day now, so I'd rather be prepared and not be freaking out and packing at the same time.

New fun pregnancy issue this week: Sore joints in my hands. Combine that with some mild swelling and it makes for a *fabulous* puffy look (a.k.a. sausage fingers)! Yucko! My engagement ring is getting tighter and tighter-- I can't get it off unless I use soapy water, and I can't get it on unless my hands are cold. My wedding band still fits, though, so I'm rocking that solo these days. :)

Nothing much else is going on in our world. Brian is still learning all of the bells and whistles in his new car, so he's having fun tinkering around. He also took the Infant/Child CPR class this past week, so that can also be checked off the list.

Onto the weekly check in:

How far along am I? 35 weeks exactly.
Total weight gain: Total of 23 lbs...not bad!
Sleep: Great!
Movement: She's getting stronger and stronger everyday. Sometimes it feels like she's going to kick right through me.
Labor Signs: No, thanks! Let's keep her cooking for awhile.
Belly Button in or out? Officially OUT!
What I miss: Feeling like I have any sense of grace. Mama's not so graceful these days!
What I am looking forward to: Getting Emma's custom artwork in the mail (hopefully this week).
Weekly Wisdom: Increase my calcium intake to help with sore joints.
Milestones: Emma can be estimated to weigh about 5.5 lbs right now!
Other news? Not that I can think of.
To Do List: Finish Emma's room (just waiting on the canvas we ordered), pack Labor bag, weekly appointments start next week, continue reading my books. I'm sure there's more!