Pregnancy Week 34

...aka...the week everyone you run into asks when you are due. Strangers, grocery store cashiers, friends who haven't seen you in awhile ask "when you got so huge"...it's been a blast folks. (Note the sarcasm) It's not that I mind people asking, I'm just getting sick of repeating myself: "About 6 more weeks, we hope!" Mostly because I'm really trying not to focus on a countdown. I'd really like to stay relaxed, keep busy, and let time pass and have little Miss be here when it's time, rather than me start getting miserable waiting.

That being said, "Operation Eviction" will officially be starting around here at 37 weeks. I just plan on doing my part to encourage her arrival...plus extra long walks, spicy food, and sexy time don't sound all that bad! ;)

Now back to the present, here are our week 34 stats:

How far along?: 34 weeks
Total weight gain: + 34 lbs...I'm blaming this on being weighed later in the day and being a little swollen this week...
Maternity clothes: Still a mix, but I have really just been dressing for comfort lately. I could care less if I am outfit repeating or not looking business casual for work. Stretchy pants are my new favorite thing in the world.
Sleep: Still going well. Also, still changing sides throughout the night because of sore hips. Some mornings I put my feet on the ground and am amazed at how sore they and my legs feel after not doing anything super substantial the day before.
Best moment of the week: It was so nice and cool on Saturday morning that D, the pup and I took a nice long walk around the golf course on post, followed by some Starbs treats and errand running. We got the guest bed (which will be delivered tomorrow) and all in all, just had a really good day. I love feeling like things are getting done!
Movement: Lots as usual, although we had a couple days this past week where I was nervous because she wasn't as active as she normally is. It was fine, and she kicked like a mad woman later in the day. I guess her schedule was just a little off for a couple of days.
Food cravings: Same as last week...PB and apples, also hummus and wheat pita bread.
Gender: Baby girl
Belly button: Flat with the top poking out.
Stretchmarks?: Not yet! Another reason I love my new doctor is that when he was measuring my belly he commented that I didn't have any "strechy marks"...I could have kissed him.
What I miss: I don't miss anything...I'm just getting really excited to have an outside baby and get to hold and bond with my little girl. It's getting so close and so real.
What I'm looking forward to: Hitting 35 weeks next Saturday. At 35 weeks there is exactly 35 days until our due date- that's a mini-milestone!
Weekly wisdom: I used to think resting during a perfectly good weekend was a waste of time. Now is feels like a necessity. I gladly lay on the couch with water and a snack while D washes our cars or does some other weekend chore. We both have a habit of not wanting to sit still, so it takes some getting used to, but it really helps!
Milestones: Hmm...one of my weekly emails says that Grace is now peeing a pint per day...haha!

On to pics. Remember this little blast from the past at Week 20ish? I thought I was HUGE:

Now I look back and think I look so tiny...check this week's bad boys out:

In other news, my ass officially looks like I have two Christmas hams tied onto my body. Is it just me, or is my belly looking a tad lower?

xo,

H