35 weeks

Our mini photo shoot from this weekend: these are some of our favorites!

How far along: 35 weeks

Clothes: Wore sandals for the first time in months and it felt wonderful! I also forgot about this cute top I had in my closet and I think it worked out great for some early spring pictures. I am so happy for this change in weather and looking forward to getting back into regular clothes once Scarlett arrives and my tummy deflates  ;)

Sleep: Crazy dreams! I dreamed last that I could see the details of Scarlett's feet and hands beneath my belly and it was like she was trying to claw her way out. Seriously scared me to death like something from a horror movie! I'm still having to wake up a lot to use the bathroom, but really taking advantage of getting good sleep before she arrives.

Symptoms: Feeling more Braxton Hicks contractions, pressure in lower abdomen, frequent bathroom trips, sore legs and feet, hip pain, loose joints (I accidentally fell down the stairs the other day and landed on my butt, so me and baby are completely fine, but it did scare me. It felt like my hips just went to jello and collapsed underneath me), and strong baby movement. However, I did have my first freak out the other morning. I woke up around 4:45 am to use the bathroom and then laid back down. I waited a couple minutes to feel Scarlett move, but didn't feel anything (I'm used to feeling her after each bathroom break). I waited 15 more minutes and nothing. I got a bit anxious and went to the kitchen to eat a bowl of cereal and drink ice water to coax her into moving-still nothing. I then went back to bed and by 5:30 am, I was rubbing my belly and I just couldn't get her to move. I then FREAKED ( i know you must be thinking that is not a long time, but I know her schedule and I should be feeling her move every hour now this far into my pregnancy). I woke Alex up and told him how nervous I was, he tried to calm me down, but nothing that he said would calm me down until I felt her move. I started hysterically crying and told him that I was going to the ER if I still had not felt anything by 6am. I finally relaxed a bit and Alex started rubbing my belly and she moved!! I can't explain the relief I felt. 

I do have another thing I want to make note of: Sympathy symptoms are real! Alex has been experiencing strong cravings and sleeping more than usual on weekends. I've been with Alex for 10 years and in all that time he's never been too fond of sweets. Since I've been pregnant, he's craved sweets like a hormonal pregnant woman. The other night, I was driving home and he made me make a u-turn in the middle of the road to get him some candy. Since then, I've even noticed a stash of candy hidden on the top shelf of our pantry! I just thought this was too funny not to share.

Food Cravings: Anything sweet, carrot jalepeno and onion relish from El Chico (ate it yesterday with my mom and it sent me over the moon), and spaghetti

Food Aversions: I can't think of anything that I absolutely wouldn't eat right now.

Missing Anything: yes! I miss running so much! I am also ready for some cute spring clothes! 

Best Moments This Week: visiting with my mom and brother, getting a pedicure, maternity photo shoot, and getting my hair done.

Looking Forward to: Holding my baby girl in about a month! Time is flying!

Baby Size Comparison: Coconut