Waiting & Waiting (36 weeks, 5 days)

I got a little lax with my posting there for a bit, but that just gives me more to talk about!  Daniel has been gone for the past week (coming home tomorrow!) so its been a bit of a whirlwind.  Proud of myself for only having one emotional breakdown in his absence.

At my appointment last week,  they decided to go ahead and starting checking my cervix.  I was dilated to 3 centimeters!  Hooray!  I had high hopes for this being the start of some serious progress!  Went to my appointment today, hoping to be a few more centimeters dilated though I've been hearing from lots of people that I could be stuck at 3 for a good, long while.  Sure enough...  Doctor said it feels about the same and his head is pointing down.  Made a joke about how most of the women I know who had boys went way past their due dates (like, 42 weeks).  Warren said we definitely wouldn't wait that long and could start talking about induction at 39 weeks if little man is still hanging in there.  Apparently my cervix is "favorable".  I tried reading up on this and the whole business with finding my Bishop's Score was a little confusing.  I trust my doctors and if they think its a good idea to talk about induction, then that's the direction we'll go.  Of course I'll be asking a billion questions!

All righty!  Time for the weekly nonsense!  

How far along?
36, 5 days- so close to being considered full term!  Feeling like I'm reaching my limit, space-wise.
Maternity clothes?
The one pair of maternity jeans that fit have to sit so low under my belly, I'm afraid they'll fall off if I'm not careful!
Stretch marks?
None yet, but my skin didn't have to stretch for any longer than this last time...  Back into the unknown!
Sleep?
Don't know if the nights have gotten cooler or if my temperature is levelling out, but I haven't been nearly as sweaty this past week or so.  Maybe its because I haven't had Daniel snuggled up to me, acting as a mini furnace.
Food cravings:
Milkshakes!
Belly button in or out?
No change from last week.
Movement?
Lots of hiccups and late night wiggles sessions.
What I miss?
Wearing cute, normal sized clothes and shoe shopping.
What I’m looking forward to: 
HAVING THIS BABY!  No seriously, he needs to get on out of there!
Milestones:
Around 18 1/2 inches long and 6 pounds.  More alert- can turn towards light and sound.  Can listen, feel, touch, and see.  Gums are firm with ridges that resemble teeth (for sweet, gentle newborn nibbling).
What baby looks like this week:

36 Weeks Pregnant