Under a month!

How far along?: 36 weeks, 0 days.

Total weight gain/loss: First, let me say that this is unexplainable to me as I a) no longer have an appetite and b) have a very squished, tiny stomach (not the belly, we're talking the organ itself.) That being said, +3.5 this week, +19.5 overall. Doctor isn't worried, so I'll let it remain a conundrum.

How big is baby?: Almost 6 lbs and 18.5 inches long.
Maternity clothes?: I heart sweatpants.

Sleep: Blows.
Movement: Less frequent but still forceful. Hiccups 3-4 times a day that usual make the whole belly jump rhythmically (and then the munchkin thrashes about b/c she HATES the hiccups).

Labor signs: Nada. Had yet another doctor's appt today. Nothing too new to report (heartbeat at 135 bpm, still head down, slightly elevated blood pressure for me, but otherwise we're both A-ok!) Had my first internal check. Um, ouch. No progress, though, so looks like we're in this for the long haul (I didn't expect to have progress; it's more than likely that I'll go overdue since this is my first, just wishful thinking!!)

Food Cravings: So up and down these days. I still love sugar, I'm just not as hungry anymore.

Gender: Strangers' favorite question this week: "Do you know what you're having?" I'm always so tempted to say "A baby" but instead I just politely shake my head.
Belly button in or out?: Weirdly flat.

What I miss: Sleeping comfortably. Sleeping past 7 a.m. on days when I don't even have to get up. Hell, just sleep.
What I am looking forward to: Pie. Lots of pie. I dare anyone to glance in my direction as I eat all day tomorrow. God Bless the Pilgrims.
Best moment this week: Checking so many things off the list this week! Baby's car seat installed in my car? Check. Inspected by the fire dept? Check. Christmas decorations up? Check (thanks to Grandma!) Nursery finished? Check. I repeat, the nursery is FINISHED!!! (Pics to come soon!)

Weekly Wisdom: When you're 8+ mos. pregnant and the hostess asks you "Table or booth?", always pick table! Just barely fit in the Original Pancake House booth this weekend. Napkin had to sit on top of the belly to catch food because my lap couldn't be seen (which I didn't do, by the way, because I looked like an idiot. So instead I just got pancake syrup on my shirt. Eh, it happens.)

Milestones: Less than a month to go. Weekly OB appts from now on!