Bump Pictures

Thanks to my lovely sister-in-law and now Photographer Extraordinaire on the fabulous photos of the baby bump! We're doing another round soon once my hair is blonde (no roots) again and Shawn can join in on the fun!

All of the pictures were taken on the NC STATE campus where Michaela goes to school. So many beautiful spots!

I didn't post my "list" of all things pregnancy last time so here it goes:

How far along? 35 weeks and 4 days (the pictures were taken yesterday)
Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs - holy shit! and I still have a few more weeks to go! And, shy is my child only in the 24th percentile in weight and length - oh yeah, because all of that weight went straight to the hips, butt, and thighs!
Maternity clothes? Still wearing the same clothes I bought at 3 and 4 months. I'm getting really tired of them. I bought a pair of Old Navy jeans at about 10 weeks pregnant and am still wearing those! I went to Old Navy yesterday and got a tank top and another shirt - NOT MATERNITY!!! The tank top I'm wearing in the pictures is a MEDIUM - for a regular person! Probably the first Medium shirt I've every purchased - but at least it fits the belly!
Stretch marks? Not on the belly or near the belly - some on my love handles though!
Sleep: NOT WELL!! I am not tired at night so I just lay there and I'm so hot - even without the covers - I'm sweating on the couch as we speak! I am not uncomfortable as far as laying on my side or with the baby's weight - it's just hot and I have a lot on my mind understandably!
Best moment this week: Taking pictures with Michaela of the baby bump! And, just spending time with Shawn! Oh, and my parents came back from Texas after being gone for 2 weeks - I missed them even though my Mom and I e-mailed everyday!
Movement: LOTS of movement. I can feel her head and butt stretching and poking me. She is moving ALL THE TIME which is a little unusual for a baby at this stage. Usually they don't have as much room, but she is moving more than ever - hopefully she'll move enough to figure out how to get that head down - she certainly still feels sideways.
Food cravings: Not really any. I eat when I'm hungry!
Gender: After the 5th ultrasound - a GIRL!
Labor Signs: None yet!
Belly Button in or out? Still Flat and kind of sunken in around the belly button which is due to the fact that the baby is in a C shape below and around my belly button. I can press my entire belly button area in and there is no body part there - very strange!
What I miss: Sushi, Jersey Mikes turkey sandwiches, Blue Moon, being able to maintain a normal body temperature, my flat abs, working out really hard at the gym, tennis, just feeling like you can do anything without restriction.
What I am looking forward to: My shower on Saturday!! But, most of all becoming a Mommy!
Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy time with friends, family, and your other half because it will never be the same again!
Milestones: Successfully completing our prepared childbirth class! We came away with more knowledge than we every expected to gain, a certificate, a baby calendar, and 12 new friends!

xoxo
Megan