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March 3, 2017

36 Week Bumpdate

36 Week Bumpdate

size of the baby: Papaya– about 18.7+ inches, and probably close to 6.5 pounds!

total weight gain: about 23 pounds now.

gender: Little Man

clothes: Leggings and comfy shorts most of the time, but I have been getting out slightly more so I am “dressing” up… and by dressing  up, I mean wearing one of the 3 tops that actually fits me.

movement: He is always on the go. I feel him constantly shifting his body and moving.

sleep: I have been sleeping HORRIBLE! I have been waking up at all hours of the night with contractions and cramping that keep me up for hours. I keep thinking “this is it, it might be go time”.. then nope, they will fade out after a few hours. I am really getting tired of it.

missing: normal life! I feel like I am in such a weird waiting period. I feel like he could come any day but then he just doesn’t.

craving: ehh… limeades, ice cream occasionally and sweet things.

symptoms/update: I have still been having a lot of contractions/cramping. We are just waiting on him to make his appearance now. I got food poisoning we think Sunday night, so that was a horrible experience.

kevin is: really excited to meet him now, and much more patient than me!

looking forward to: going into actual labor! I am really tired of constant contractions and pressure. I am so ready!

best moments: having game night with friends Saturday night and a lazy family day on Sunday. We got out to go to church, so that was really nice to see the world the again!

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  • Jennifer Miller
    March 4, 2017

    Love your shirt! Do you have favorite places to shop for maternity clothes??

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    • Marquis Clarke
      Jennifer Miller
      March 4, 2017

      Shop Pink Blush is a favorite of mine!

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  • Lex
    March 29, 2017

    I know you already had your beautiful baby boy, but I love going and reading your updates when I am in the same week! This week is week 36 for me. I have cramping as well, but I can never tell if it’s contractions or just stomach cramps. My cravings are everything sweet as well, I swear I could devour a bucket of chocolate in one sitting if it was good for me!

    xoxo Lex // LexMeetsWorld

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