Two things happened last night that I can barely explain, but make me so happy.

1.) Apparently, I didn’t snore at all last night. YESS. The hubs attributes it to the baby dropping, I’ll take whatever reason. (More importantly, I spent the whole night sleeping in our bed. AWESOME.) Which brings me to number two…

2.) I slept on my back more than any other position last night. AND IT WAS COMFORTABLE. Where did this come from? My back is a little sore today, but what the hell?

I’m hoping they both continue. Maybe my body has just given up fighting this pregnancy and is just allowing anything to happen. FINE. I’LL TAKE IT.

Also – we shook on a girl’s name last night, which means the naming drama is now OVER. We have a boy’s and girl’s name. And you’re all still going to have to wait until the baby’s here to find out what it is. Car seat was installed on Saturday (and was WAY easier than I thought it would be), and the remainder of the baby clothes have been washed. I’m making one final trip to Babies R Us today for misc. last minute things I probably don’t need…but want anyway before the baby is here.

Do you hear that, Ninja? We’re FINALLY ready. Ready when you are. So…my parents will be here this weekend – Friday sounds like a good day to make an appearance – no? WORK ON IT.

Two things:

One, the car seat DID come yesterday! Now, to try to figure out how to install the damn thing. The instructions are VERY intimidating. I’ve heard YouTube has a plethora of vids on how to install. I’ll be checking those later. But I lerve it and I’m so glad I went ahead and had it shipped to me instead of just picking a different pattern.

And second – one of my friends from back in the day/my hometown had her baby last night (on her due date, no less)! She too was on the “wait and see” plan for the gender, and she had a boy! (Just like everyone predicted at my shower back in June.) For the record, a girl was predicted for me by the same ladies. We’ll see if I’m friends with psychics soon enough.

How far along? 36 weeks.
Total weight gain/loss: About +29 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Oui oui. These sweatpants are becoming a part of me. As is the couch.
Stretch marks? I’m tired of thinking about them. Not this week.
Sleep: I have good nights and bad. Last night was bad.
Best moment this week: My shower! So fun – I love my friends. And getting all the essentials for the munchkin.
Movement: Still practicing ninja rolls.
Food cravings: A magic coke from McDonalds!
Gender: Still no idea.
Labor Signs: Contractions are changing slightly, getting more crampy…but not every contraction is like that. This is a long and weird process.
Belly Button in or out? It’s just gross.
What I miss: Being able to be on my feet without feeling like I’m about to drop a bowling ball between my legs.
What I am looking forward to: My appointment Friday…and just making it another week!
Weekly Wisdom: It’s never to early to be 100% prepared.
Milestones: The baby’s room is nearly 100% complete!