I'm mostly feeling good, but I'm definitely noticing how big I'm getting (I posted some pictures below...my stomach is huge!!) I'm also realizing that there is definitely a baby in there, because I feel body parts poking at me several times a day. My stomach will also be lopsided sometimes, which is just so strange. The good thing is that up until this point, most of my weight gain has primarily been in my stomach...my arms, legs, and face have been "relatively" unaffected. However, this week I am starting to notice a little more swelling, especially in my feet and calves. I'm told this is normal, but I still don't like it. I'm still going to the gym to lift and do the elliptical machine. I'm hoping this helps, but I still feel a little out of control at this point. Luckily I have less than 5 weeks to go!
This week, RAV (where I work) held a "surprise" baby shower for me! Thanks to my friend Marissa, who mostly helped plan it, it was very nice...we had food from Olive Garden, and the office went in on a gift card and a few other small gifts for me. Marissa's mom also made some homemade choclate favors for me! There was also a "baby poll" created for me at work, where people can guess my due date, the size of the baby, and what she'll look like. Most of my coworkers think I'll go late (after the 23rd of Feb) - which I'm hoping if I do go late, that's it's only by a day or two. Here is a picture of myself and a balloon at the shower, and the cake.
This weekend, I'm going to my friend Kristen's baby shower in Erie! She's due a month after me, so I'm looking forward to comparing our "baby bump" progress. After that, we're gonna see some other friends, Chris and Liz Vecenie, and their little son Gabriel, who's about 7 months! I'm looking forward to a nice weekend, and my ultrasound on Monday. Hopefully I'll post something soon after that! Here are my 35 week pictures!!
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