36 Weeks

How far along?  36 weeks 

 

I can't believe I'm 36 weeks.  I thought for sure after our preterm labor scare that I would be having April babies.  Surprise!  It's May 1st and it's their birthday month for sure!!

Size of Baby: TheBump says that at 36 weeks the babies are the size of a honeydew!  The average size of baby is 17.2-18.7 inches long and 4.2-5.8 lbs.

 

Although, I bet my little babes are bigger than that by now! :)  I hopefully will find out tomorrow at the MFM.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 15ish lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Just a few items left

Gender: Boy AND Girl!
 
Belly Button In/Out: It is about 3/4 of the way out still. 

Stretch Marks:  Yes.  'nuff said.

Labor Signs: YES!  Found out Monday I am 3 1/2 cm dilated, more than 50% effaced, and at -2 station.  I'm pretty sure I have had some contractions, just not a lot of consistent ones. 

Even better, if babies don't come on their own, their induction is scheduled for May 14th!!

Movement: Yep, love it.

Sleep: in 2-3 hour stretches

Cravings/Aversions: Changes daily it seems.

Symptoms: Belly is growing, extremely uncomfortable, hard to walk around, tail bone and lower back are killing me.

Feeling: Definitely anxious.  I really want to hold both these healthy, breathing, crying babies as soon as possible!

Best Moment this Week: Good check up at the OB and glad to hear we are making progress!

What I Miss: being able to walk normal

What I am Looking Forward To:  Holding two healthy babies in my arms.

Milestones: Making it to 36 weeks!  Also, both babies skin is getting smooth, gums are getting rigid, liver and kidneys are in working order, circulation and immune systems are good to go, getting able to breath on their own!

Baby Milestones: Both babies are head down, although Mr. Man decides to flip transverse some times.

Next Appointment: Tomorrow at the MFM for another BPP.