36

This week, Avery Claire should weigh about as much as a crenshaw melon.

How far along: 36 weeks
Net weight gain/loss: up 26 lbs.
Maternity clothes: Yes
Stretch marks: No (fingers still crossed!!)
Belly button: it’s popping a little
Sleep: Pretty good, except for bathroom breaks. Dusty would probably love for me to move to the couch so he could get a good night’s sleep!
Baby movement: Yes. She’s a busy little girl!
Food cravings: Pizza
Food aversions: Not a thing
What I miss: Sleeping all night long. I think it’s true that pregnancy starts to prepare you for getting up all during the night.
Looking forward to: Full term status! And putting a few finishing touches on the nursery walls.
Best moment this week: Seeing Avery Claire on the ultrasound, of course! And Papa and Nana’s visit! And dinner with the Lawrence’s!
Milestones: Today, Avery Claire weighs 6lbs, 14 oz. She's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered her body as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that covered and protected her skin during her nine-month amniotic bath. She is still putting on weight and will be considered full term at the end of this week!