Size of Baby: She’s about the size of a ripe papaya, and nearing almost 6lbs. I’ll be happy if Baby N is in the 7lb range at birth, so we’ll see what happens.

Feeling: Very “nesty.” I’ve been nesting like crazy and I think it’s scaring Kyle a little, haha. In the past week alone I’ve got the carseat base installed in the car and ready to go, washed all of Isla’s old clothes from newborn to 6 months, packed my hospital bag, packed the baby’s bag, baked muffins, and got a start on some freezer meals. Whew! It’s no wonder why I’m so exhausted and sore by the end of the day.

My feet are also starting to feel a little … plump. While I can still see my ankle bone, whenever I curl my toes they definitely feel a bit swollen. Same with my fingers. I’m trying to avoid eating a lot of salty foods and am trying to drink more water, so hopefully that helps.

Craving: Frozen yogurt! I’ve yet to make an effort to treat myself and indulge, but that’s all I’ve been wanting. I blame the frozen yogurt tubes I’ve been giving to Isla at breakfast.

Other: The end is SO near! I have my prenatal appointment on Friday and then I believe I’ll start going to weekly appointments since I’ll be FULL TERM (!!!) on Wednesday next week. I also think I’ll post the remainder of my pregnancy update posts every week since I have a sneaky feeling that this baby is going to come early. (I’m totally jinxing myself when I say that though, right?) I’m not sure if I just feel that way because time seems to have gone by so much faster with this pregnancy than with Isla, or if I’m just ready do be DONE, but either way, I’ll happily deliver a week before I’m actually due. No earlier though, I have plans! ;)

We’re actually having an early birthday party with just family for Isla in a couple weeks since I’m sure I’ll be in no shape to throw a party for her on her actual birthday (June 29), especially if I’ve just given birth OR still pregnant. She’s still young/naive enough to not realize that the day we’re celebrating isn’t her actual birthday, so it shouldn’t be too bad. Besides, what kid would say “No” to cake? (Not me!)

Size of Baby: She’s about the size of a head of savoy cabbage, lol, or about 5lbs.

Feeling: Hoooooooot. We’ve been having some really warm weather lately, and while I usually love it, it is no fun to be in when you’re pregnant. My feet are starting to swell too. Yay! (I should really change this section to “Complaints/Whining.”)

Craving: Still lots of sweets. I’m doing my best not to binge eat junk food, but it’s tough. I’ve been cutting up strawberries and eating those lately, and it kind of works to fight the urge to eat pounds and pounds of candy.

Other: The nursery is 90% complete. Kyle just needs to get the curtain rod up for me and then I can finally finish “nesting.” I’d like to toss all of Isla’s hand-me-downs into the wash and get those sorted and put away as soon as I can. I really would like to make some closet dividers since there’s SO much to hang up. If I can get the first 6 months worth of sleepers hanging I’ll be happy, but I may run out of hangers before they’re all hung up.

Size of Baby: She’s the size of a Florida pomelo. Or, if you prefer, is about 18″ and weighs about 4lbs. Some days I’m pretty sure she’s massive though, because quite often I can feel her in my ribs and in my pelvis at the same time. Joys.

Feeling: Big. Okay, I’m not that big, but I sure feel like it. I’ve actually gained less weight right now than I did with Isla, which is a huge high-five moment for me. But, and I’ve said it a zillion times already, my body sure is reminding me that I’m carrying just over 20 extra pounds of weight around with me. It hurrrrrts, but it will soon all be worth it.

Craving: All the sweets. Seriously. And I’m doing a pretty good job (IMO) avoiding those cravings. With the exception of a 7-Eleven Slurpee on the weekends and a handful of chocolate-covered raisins every now and then, I’m caving into cravings a lot less this time. (Which is probably why I’m 5lbs less at 32wks than I was with Isla at 32wks.) I go for a little yogurt cup instead of ice cream before bed.

Other: I scored the exact curtains I wanted for the nursery on a local mom swap/buy group for only $15 for 2 panels! They’re normally about $20/panel brand new, so I’m pretty proud of myself! (Even more since there were a 1/2 dozen ladies lined up to buy them if I failed to pick them up from the seller.) Kyle has a shelf to rehang in the closet and Isla’s new dresser to assemble, and then the nursery will be complete!

I’m also thinking about going to Home Depot and picking out a “Just in Case” swatch of paint. For some reason I’m not 100% sold that this baby is a girl. I had a dream a while ago that “she” came out a “he”, and ever since then I’ve been apprehensive about this one being a girl! (Although I did buy a “feminine” coming-home outfit.) I’m sure we won’t have any surprises, but I’ll pick out a colour and keep it on hand just in case! My step-father in-law is an excellent painter, so I’m sure he could have the room repainted before we even come home from the hospital ;)