How far along? 37 weeks! Baby is the size of a winter melon. Not to be confused with a watermelon, because that's how I read it at first.
Weight gain/loss: Whatever. I keep telling myself that I still weigh less now then I did when I started my pregnancy with Jamie and am no where near what I weighed when I delivered him. So there's that.
Maternity Clothes? Yes. Our sudden cold snap is proving to be interesting in the coat dept. I refuse to buy anything at this point though so I'm making do. I did treat myself to some new {non maternity} PJ's to wear in the hospital in a vein attempt to feel pretty and I picked up two {non maternity} tops that will work now, but will be good to have post baby.
Sleep: I don't want to jinx it, but sleep is good. I think I'm just so exhausted by the time my head hits the pillow my body just gives in to sweet, sweet uninterrupted slumber.
Stretch marks: Still nothing new, dare a say I may make it out of this without any new stripes.
Best moment this week: We have an official end date in sight!! Unfortunately it comes at the price of two weeks in a row with borderline high blood pressure. My OB said I'm still in the "grey" area and haven't officially crossed the threshold to being labeled with pregnancy induced hypertension, but I'm close enough she doesn't want me going past my due date. So as long as my BP doesn't get any worse and baby girl doesn't make any surprise appearances on her own, we are set for a Dec 3rd induction, just a few days shy of my Dec 7 due date. It's weird, I've only lost 4 days, but all of a sudden it seems so much closer! I think because it's a guarantee where as before I had pretty much come to terms I was going to be late again. Only 16 days to go!!
Best moment this week: We have an official end date in sight!! Unfortunately it comes at the price of two weeks in a row with borderline high blood pressure. My OB said I'm still in the "grey" area and haven't officially crossed the threshold to being labeled with pregnancy induced hypertension, but I'm close enough she doesn't want me going past my due date. So as long as my BP doesn't get any worse and baby girl doesn't make any surprise appearances on her own, we are set for a Dec 3rd induction, just a few days shy of my Dec 7 due date. It's weird, I've only lost 4 days, but all of a sudden it seems so much closer! I think because it's a guarantee where as before I had pretty much come to terms I was going to be late again. Only 16 days to go!!
Movement: Definitely slowing down as she runs out of room, but she still manages to get plenty of good dance moves in there,
Food cravings: Nothing in particular, I've been digging the clementines though, which is a nice change of pace from the usual sugar high.
Gender: Sugar and spice!
Labor Signs: I've had a few braxton hicks contractions and she's definitely sitting low these days based on the way I waddle.
What I Miss: Being able to sit on the floor and play with Jamie. Or heck, just sit on the floor period.
Food cravings: Nothing in particular, I've been digging the clementines though, which is a nice change of pace from the usual sugar high.
Gender: Sugar and spice!
Labor Signs: I've had a few braxton hicks contractions and she's definitely sitting low these days based on the way I waddle.
What I Miss: Being able to sit on the floor and play with Jamie. Or heck, just sit on the floor period.
What I'm looking forward to: Getting through this week, my last FULL work week!! Next week is short because of Thanksgiving and the following week is short because it's baby time!!
Weekly Wisdom: When your doctor tells you not to worry, don't start googling or you will convince yourself you are dying.
Milestones: We are officially considered {early} full term! We also finished washing and setting up all the baby stuff. It's weird having a swing in the house again. We bought the last few things we needed and the nursery is pretty much done. If she showed up today we'd be ready! Oh! And her Christmas stocking is on the way!
Big Brother: He seriously may be more excited for his sister to arrive than anyone else. He talks about her all the time and wants to be a part of everything we've been doing to get ready. I can't wait to watch him become a big brother, it gets me all pregnancy sappy just thinking about it.
Milestones: We are officially considered {early} full term! We also finished washing and setting up all the baby stuff. It's weird having a swing in the house again. We bought the last few things we needed and the nursery is pretty much done. If she showed up today we'd be ready! Oh! And her Christmas stocking is on the way!
Big Brother: He seriously may be more excited for his sister to arrive than anyone else. He talks about her all the time and wants to be a part of everything we've been doing to get ready. I can't wait to watch him become a big brother, it gets me all pregnancy sappy just thinking about it.
