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Baby Journal: Week 35


Hi Lorelai, 

At the start of Week 35 I had my first contraction. It woke me up at night and didn't really hit me until morning what was happening. I haven't had any more again, but it is very normal to have random contractions in your third trimester, so no concerns there. 

We had another ultrasound this week! We found out you are measuring right on target for your due date. You also are in the 75% for size....and your tummy is in the 93%! We're excited for our chubby little girl to arrive. They are estimating you're a little over 6lbs right now...so keep up the good work! 

Lady Grey still isn't sure what to think about you right now, but we think you're pretty awesome


I had the glorious pleasure of a manicure and pedicure with one of my good friends.  My feet were giant, and I couldn't get  my pant legs rolled up very far because of the swelling, but it was great!

This weekend was just wonderful. We had a few photo sessions, but the rest of the weekend we spent just getting a few things done. For example we worked on the unfinished part of the basement to organize and clean. Kevin would like to have some office space down there, so we are working on fixing it up. We also had time to go out to dinner, enjoy a craft fair, go to the bookstore (and pick up a few books for you!) It was just what we needed.



I'm getting to the point where I'm missing life before I was pregnant. Things were certainly easier, but one thing I will certainly miss when Lorelai arrives, is feeling her move in my tummy. I love it. There are a few times where it hurts, she gets in a bad spot, or kicks me hard enough I'm pretty sure her foot is going to pop out of my tummy...but I love how squirmy she gets. I also like knowing that I can keep her safe right now, and I know that after she is born I'm going to worry about that rest of her life.

This week we also got to meet your soon to be best friend Tate! He and his mom are in town from Nashville.
Lady Grey wasn't so sure what to think of Tate, but Tate loved her! 


Symptoms: I'm still a very attractive sleeper right now..snoring, heartburn, fidgeting and having to get up a few times a night for the bathroom..its humbling. That being said, I haven't been too crazy uncomfortable. Kevin on the other hand is about to sleep in a different room than me....oh well...more bed for me.  My feet have reached the "so swollen they are tingly" point...which is pretty awful some days. 

Promise: We promise to read to you a lot. We already have board books of some of the classics (like my personal favorite, Jane Austen) but we are really wanting you to love books. I promise lots of trips to the library so you can continue to read and grow. 
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