35 weeks and turning 30

Today I am 35 weeks along and baby should weigh about 5.5 pounds - like a honeydew melon - and be about 18 inches long. Baby would have a 99% chance of survival if born now. Baby's physical development is pretty much complete and now he/she is going to spend time putting on more weight. Not having much room to move around, the kicks and punches are much different now, kinda just rolling around but really pronounced. Baby has been quite active, especially in the late evening/as we're going to bed. Since they say the awake/sleeping habits in the womb are similar to baby's pattern on the outside, looks like baby will be a night owl. I am still feeling pretty good - the biggest discomfort is being hot - we are having amazing weather right now and I get super hot. I can barely sleep under a sheet at night. But, with 5 weeks to go, I think I can survive :)

My excitement about getting to meet our little baby soon is a nice distraction from the fact that on Saturday I turn 30. I am not quite sure how I feel about it yet though I suppose it's not exactly something I can change :) I had a really hard time going from 24 to 25 for some reason but since then the birthdays and years have sorta just gone by without me being too concerned. I am not super opposed to turning 30, I just kinda like being in my (late) 20s. BUT, at the same time, I definitely have many wonderful things to look forward to and after all, it's just a number. So, see you on the other side!!