34 week update

Lesson of the week:  Scott is no longer allowed to travel out of town overnight, at least until the New Year (says I).  Something bad always happens.  Last time it was a gas leak from our fireplace, the time before that the power went out and before that, the hot water heater stopped working.  This week?   Josie got out of the yard and was missing for about an hour before I noticed the door was open.  That means I got to run around the neighborhood looking for her, praying that an unleashed Rottweiler didn't terrify people enough to call Animal Control.  So, after over an hour of driving around and trekking on foot through the woods (falling and spraining my ankle in the process), I finally found her sleeping on the neighbor's back porch, two doors down.  Thanks, Josie.

Scott had his own little mishap this week, bruising his ribs badly enough that he is even less mobile than I am.  We've spent the weekend laying around trying to out-misery each other.

Sprout is getting bigger and so am I.  This week s/he is about the size of a butternut squash, 18 inches long and 5 pounds or so.  S/he is still laying head down but I'm hoping s/he drops soon because my lungs could really use some relief from the constant pressure.  I'm a countdown person.  The longest they'll let you go is 2 weeks past your due date.  So, I've got 56 days max left.  Why don't you be a nice little Sprout and come in about 20 days instead?

How far along?  34 weeks
Total weight gain?  I actually forgot to look at the scale on Monday at the doctor's office.  I feel bigger though, no doubt.
Maternity clothes?  Still about 50/50.  My outfit in the pic this week is 50/50!
Stretch marks?  The new routine seems to be working.  Gotta keep being vigilant.
Sleep?  Worse, if possible.  Not only do I wake up several times a night, but for the last 5 days or so, I have searing pain in my left wrist and my thumb is dislocated every morning.  Rudimentary research (google) says this is pregnancy-related carpal tunnel syndrome.  Awesome!
Best moment of the week?  Finding Josie.  There are so many places to disappear near our house, I was really afraid she was gone for good.
Miss anything?  Same old same old.
Food craving?  I really really really want some Portillo's.
Anything make you sick or queasy?  Meat is becoming increasingly unappealing.
Gender?  A lady came up to me at the store this week and said "oh you must be having a girl!"
Labor signs?  I've spent a good amount of time this week preparing for this.  Bottom line?  It's going to hurt worse than anything I can imagine, it's going to be long and hard work, and I can do it.
Symptoms?  Taking a bath at night relieves some of my lower back pain, but I'm just TIRED all the time.
Belly button in or out?  It's still kinda out but not protruding.
Wedding rings on or off?  I've been able to get my wedding band every day this week!  No hope for my engagement ring though.
Happy or moody most of the time?  Oh, who am I kidding?  I've been feeling combative and yelling makes me feel better.  The recipients of my tirades?  Sub-par X-factor contestants, bad drivers, and people who can't ever put their phones away (seriously, they're like adult security blankets for some people and I want to rip them out of their hands and tell them to actually try being present in their lives for a change).
Looking forward to?  Fall!  The leaves are already starting to change colors and that means that Sprout won't be much longer.