Dear Lord! 38 Weeks! When did this happen? I can't believe that this kid will be here in three weeks or less! I say three weeks because I doubt they will have me go much longer than a week past my due date considering he has been a big boy all along.
I am now at the stage where I really want him out! I am uncomfortable in every possible position, I feel super heavy, I am swollen, achy, tired, and hot! I am ready for a different kind of tired, a different kind of soreness, a different kind of day to day life. Although it is hard to know what to expect over the next few weeks (months, years), I am ready to find out! So come on Baby Boy, squeeze your way out of Mommy!!
-The Weekly List -
How far along? 38 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +38 pounds. I flunked. I wanted to stay under 35 and thought I could considering I had lost so much weight at the beginning. The swelling is just ridiculous. I can tell my legs are retaining water now too, not just my feet and ankles. I have also noticed swelling in my face. The doctor is really not concerned considering my blood pressure is still so low. I guess it is just how my body is reacting to this stage of pregnancy and the heat/humidity. I really hope all this fluid is drained out of me shortly after delivery!
Maternity clothes? Yes and they are still too small. I broke down and bought a Large maternity tank top for work tomorrow and almost bought a really cute dress, but only my ankles showed and, oh my, did they look awful!! Next time I'm pregnant I will invest in some more large shirts since the length of the mediums are now too short for me.
Stretch marks? None
Sleep: I have been trying to give myself 8 hours of "bed time" per night even though I am probably up for 1-3 hours each night depending on how I am feeling. On work days I pretty much can guarantee I'll come home and sleep for a good two and a half hours-that is one perk of working at an early school!
Best moment this week: Realizing that everything is done and we are just waiting for Baby Boy to make his grand entrance.
Miss Anything? (Again)-Being comfortable.
Movement: Surprisingly, he still moves around quite often. The midwife asked if I did kick counts and I was afraid to say no, but when I did I said I didn't really have to since he is very responsive and moves around all the time anyway. She made me happy by replying that we, "have a very healthy and happy baby boy in there!"
Food cravings: Nothing really. I have been trying to keep up the pineapple routine and drink lots of water. That's about it.
Food aversions: Nothing!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!
Ailments: Swelling, pelvic pressure, contractions here and there.
Have you started to show yet: Big time!
Gender prediction: Beautiful baby boy.
Labor Signs: As of last Tuesday I was 1 cm dilated, I have had many minor contractions, cramping, and back aches, and today it appears my mucus plug is making its way out. (gross, I know!)
Belly Button in or out? Out.
Wedding rings on or off? Off and I tried on my sister's ring and it fit. I am now a 7. I went from a 4 1/4 to a 7??? WTF?!?!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Mostly happy and anxious.
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