36 weeks

I have thankfully made it to 36 weeks, and I couldn't be any happier! Well...as happy as an 8 months pregnant woman can be anyway. My doctor was surprised that I haven't gone into labor yet, and so am I. 
This month has been very stressful for me, but I'm doing my best to remain relaxed and take everything one day at a time. That's all anyone can do, right?


Oh, some more news (sorry if it's tmi!). At my doctor's appt last Tuesday she checked my cervix and...was able to feel Olive's little ol' head! Apparently those contractions that I got back in Pendleton did enough damage to open up my cervix a little bit. Not a full centimeter yet, but getting close! Unfortunately it doesn't give us any more information on when Olive will be arriving. 
Also, tmi again, my mucus plug came out yesterday. Yes, I noticed it, unfortunately. It wasn't as gross as I had been expecting, but still, ew! Again, just another thing leading up to labor. But it's still a total "Yahoo!" in my book, because that means my body is progressing! Slowly, but surely. 


I think she's going to be an early one. I don't want to assume or make a prediction, but it's hard not to! Especially when all these signs are showing up. For example, had more contractions today, but they went away as quickly as they had came. Which is fine by me, Olive can stay in a few more weeks. Can't say there won't be any complaints though! Especially with this wretched heat lately haha. 


Anywho, here's my list for week 36!


- Craving fruits and vegetables, that's it (No complaints here!)
- She's still moving a bunch, just less kicks and more rolls
- Got a wonderful baby package in from my friend Amanda, I was extremely surprised and thankful!
- Having a hard time moving or doing pretty much anything
- She has officially dropped! 
- Bathroom trips galore now, urgh.
- Still as swollen as ever, especially my feet. Poor things.
- Can barely eat a decent sized meal anymore, so, tiny meals it is.
- I have gained 35-40lbs now, even though I barely eat anything but fruits and vegetables. Darn!
- Oh and finally can breathe again! Yippee! 


That's all I have so far. I'm excited for my appointment next Tuesday with my obgyn, hopefully she'll have more good news about my progress! :-)