Am I the only one who does not like Pregnancy Clothes?

Prior to being pregnant, everyone raved about pregnancy pants and how comfortable they are.

So when the pregnancy came around I invested in a nice pair of maternity jeans, and borrowed two pairs of maternity leggings from a friend.  I purchased two sweaters from H+M,  3 pregnancy long sleeve shirts from Gap, a Target sweater dress (not Maternity) and 1 dress from H+M which I wore for my shower and maternity pictures.  All and all I got away with minimal maternity clothing as I have lots of clothes that I have made work pregnant.

However.... I HATE MATERNITY PANTS!!!!!!

Yes I know that I may be the first pregnant women ever stating this but I hate them!

First of all they do not stay up!

Second I hate the band as it is irritating and also I find still loose at 36 week.

Third- I hate every time that I have to go the bathroom, I have to bring my shirt up, bring the band down- just complicates the process even more considering I have to use the restroom every hour!

Yes I know I may be the first pregnant woman to say this but I can not wait to get back into my low rise jeans!!!

36 weeks

It is officially, we are in the home stretch!

Bug, Joe and I are so excited for your arrival.  

The night before my appointment while Joe and I were laying in bed we starting talking about how we can not wait to see who you look like and learn your personality.  It is for sure you are going to be strong because your kicks are at some time painful!

We have decided you will be enrolled in both soccer and swimming ASAP!

Your 36 week appointment was pretty uneventful.  

We saw Paula today, who is my favorite!

I like all the midwives but Paula just has this calmness about her which i love.  

Weight: I have gained a total of 15 pounds up to this point in the pregnancy, which is 2 pounds more than I wanted but I am still ok with it.  However, I know that I if I can keep under 20 pounds total I will be happy!

Fetal heart Rate 145 

Fundal Height-  34 1/2cm-  still small but still within normal limits.  

Head down and in a good normal position.  

No more OP position- thank you for this bug!

I have started my Evening Primrose Oil and my Red Raspberry Capsales which has been shown to help with Labor and Cervical ripening- so only time will tell. 

My Group Beta Strep was also done which I will find out the results at my next visit- I am hoping to be negative as I have been taking my probiotics since 32 weeks to help decrease my chances.  

Really no homework and in the words of Paula

"Just continue enjoying your pregnancy!"

Next visit 38 weeks!

My Happy Place

All an All I have had an easy pregnancy up to this point and have no complaints.

That being said I have found my happy place during my pregnancy.

The bath tub!

This does not surprise me nor my husband as he recalls basically anytime I am uncomfortable or unhappy or anything- the bath is my place.    When I got my wisdom teeth pulled and could not take the medication because it made me sick- I spent alot of time in the bath.  When I have a frustrating day at work- again the bath.  I have loved the water since I was little and nothing has changed.

So now at least 5 times a week, I am finding myself in the bath with a $8 bath pillow that I purchased at Bed Bath and Beyond- the best pregnancy purchase ever!  I go in there with my ipod to do my relaxation, my lemon water, and some candles to help me relax.  I truely love this time. 

Joe for Christmas surprise me by getting me Dr Teal's Foaming Bath and Dr Teal's Bath salts- both in Eucalyptus scents which is my favorite!  While neither of these are expensive, they have been a pregnancy saver!!!