Butternut Squash Baby

I can't wait for number 3 to join our family! 

I am in the last few days of week 34 and I am feeling large and tired.... but still enjoying being pregnant. :) I am so anxious to meet our tiny I can't even take it. She is about the size of a butternut squash. She is weighing anywhere between 4-6 lbs and measuring anywhere between 17-18 inches. She is able to recognize songs we sing or music we listen to. Which explains why I feel lots of movements during worship on Sundays. :) And her fingernails have now reached the tips of her fingers. Yay for future manicures!

As for mommy and daddy, we are 1 week today in our home. Settling in has been slowly happening. We have been working non-stop till the late hours of every night to get things done. Saying I'm tired is an understatement, but grace is overflowing to me and I am thankful.

My mom and sister arrive next Thursday and i.can't.wait. My goal is to get Taylor and I out of the guest room and into our room and set up the guest room for them by.... Thursday! It doesn't seem like a lot to do, but come over and you'll understand. haha ;)

I've also had hospital bag checklists on my mind. Maybe it's all the pre-registering/birthing plans I've been doing. Not to mention we are a short 2 weeks away from being 'full-term' - what?! Soon we'll be holding our girl in our arms. Until then, she continues to cook and prepare for life outside of mama.

How far along: 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 15 lbs - somehow I lost 2 lbs? when i look like i've gained 5!
Maternity clothes: Yes & Taylor's shirts
Stretch marks: None
Sleep: Officially uncomfortable [especially since i so badly want to sleep on my back] and i'm up every few hours making my rounds to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Laying in bed with Taylor and watching my belly- she was moving and pushing out a bunch.
Miss anything: Sleeping on my back
Movement: I am starting to feel more solid pushing out rather than turns or flips. She has less room, which my Doctor said less movement is normal because of that.
Food cravings: Anything healthy please! That is -craving- I haven't done a good job at actually eating that way. All this child wants is sugar... i guess it's time to start practicing saying no?
Anything making you queasy or sick: I had heartburn the other night which made me nauseous. But once I fell asleep I was golden.
Have you started to show yet: Yes - been told i look like i'm due any day now.... not sure how i feel about that comment. haha
Gender: Girl!!!
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: I had a bad charley horse cramp this past week- i hate them. Right rib pain and lower abdominal pressure- lots and lots of pressure.
Belly button in or out: Out
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I was moody earlier this week. I am blaming stress and fatigue. The last few days i've been happier :)
Looking forward to: Setting up Winnie's nursery!!! And my mom and sister coming into town :)