Pregnancy - 35 weeks

How far along?  35 weeks  

How big is baby?  The expectation this week would be around 2.4 kg (5.3 lb).  I actually had a scan yesterday at 34+6 due to my bump measuring smaller at the midwife appointment on Wednesday and baby was estimated to be about 2.34 kg (around 5 lb 2 oz) which is interesting because Oscar was estimated to be around 5 lb 13 when I was 34+5 however they did say his big head may skew the measurements.  The lady who scanned me yesterday said we are looking around 7-7.5 lb by due date which sounds about right.

Total weight gain/loss?  I was 71.5 kg on Wednesday and forgot to weigh myself this morning but was 72.4 kg tonight so I'm guessing somewhere around 72 kg maybe.  My weight gain is definitely slowing down but it's reassuring to know that baby is growing well.

Waist?  I totally blame Ant for my lack of waist measurements as he has my tape measure for work.

Stretchmarks?  So far so good.

Maternity clothes? Just about going to last me until I finish work I think but my dresses are getting quite short/tight.  I've ordered a few pairs of summer maternity PJs as the long-legged ones are just too hot right now but I can't sleep in my underwear because none of my pants are comfy either.

Sleep?  I've had good and bad nights.  It's been really hot in our bedroom for the last couple of days and baby also likes to party late at night plus the restless legs of course.

Best moment this week?  We went to a Wacky Warehouse with some friends and their children at the weekend - one couple we see regularly and then another friend and her 3.  Oscar only sees them once or twice a year but he was so excited and played beautifully, we barely saw him the entire time which is unheard of and neither of us had to go into the soft play with him!

Movement?  Plenty - baby is head down in my pelvis, feet up in the right side of my ribs and seems to be switching from having his back on the left side of my bump and right side, although the midwife on Wednesday seemed to feel he was back-to-back so he may be switching between that too.

Food cravings? Soup, cheese and part-baked rolls.

Food aversions? Nothing.

Gender?  Little boy - he was very keen to show those bits off yesterday!

Labour signs?  Nothing yet fortunately.

Pregnancy symptoms?  Nothing new.

Belly button in or out?  In although starting to flatten out.

What I miss?  Having any sort of stamina.  I struggle to walk very far because I feel like my baby is going to fall out and because my feet start to hurt, particularly my heels.  I'm even struggling to sit on my birthing ball at work as it feels like it's too much effort on my legs.  I've never felt so weak and unfit and I'm finding it really hard.

What I am looking forward to?  Going to meet my new baby niece tomorrow and seeing my dad/stepmum and just generally being away for the weekend.

Upcoming appointments/scans? I'm back at the midwife on 1 June and then have a Consultant appointment and scan on 6 June.

Weekly wisdom?  Don't make plans or rely on people.  I found out this morning (via Instagram) that my friend who is our back-up childcare and back-up birthing partner has booked a holiday and doesn't come back until I'm over 39 weeks pregnant.  I don't know if she's not even considered it but it would have at least been nice to have a heads up.  Honestly, I'm so used to stress and disappointment by now that I'm just prepping myself to give birth on my own and to be honest it's the midwife I'm most interested in anyway!

Milestones?  Baby being over 5 lb?

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