37 weeks & 38 weeks!

Written on Monday, November 19th...

37 weeks

Well, well, well. My intro to Drs don't know everything, huh? I mean, when a doctor looks at you and says "expect labor at any time" and then proceeds to tell you what to watch for, you kinda think you're going to go into labor the next...second, and every second thereafter. Well, that bubble finally burst at my last appointment (last Thursday) when [a different] doctor tells me I will probably go to my EDD, if not longer, since I am a 1st timer. So, I have really tried to let things just GO! Obviously no one knows, it will happen when it happens. Which at almost 38 weeks is a REALLY hard thing to swallow, for me anyway. 

So, here we are. Still pregnant. I'm trying to enjoy it though.

At 37 weeks they have baby measuring at approximately 6.5 pounds and 19 inches...about the size of a watermelon, apparently. However that trusty doctor who poked at the baby a few dozen times last Thursday gave her medical opinion of 7lbs...8lbs at birth (is the sarcasm coming through? no I'm not bitter...lol just pregnant ;)). 

My dad got into town this past week. So family dinner last Friday at my sister's was fun! We are at 6 days & counting until the arrival of my little nephew Weedon! Jenny is having a C on Monday, November 26th, yeah! Cousins will be VERY close in age! :) It's going to be a blast! 

Other good/exciting news:
This week I started to work from home 1/2 days. Last week was really hard, I wasn't feeling good for most of it. So I decided to try to give myself a break. I work in the office in the AM and work from home after lunch. It's a pretty sweet deal, and I'm super lucky to have this kind of flexibility at my job! 

Everything is done. The hospital bags are packed; mine, baby's and Bron's. 

Nesting took place last Sunday. From about 11AM - 8PM with a few breaks in-between for meals. It was a little out of control. I look back and have no clue how I had enough energy to do everything I did. I mean, this involved bringing in the ladder from the garage, hammer, dusting ceiling fans, detailing the kitchen cabinets and counters, on top of all of my regular cleaning AND laundry. Holy molly  I'm tired just typing that and re-living it. I paid for it the next day though...and last night. My back was so sore! Silly pregnant hormones!  



38 weeks

I guess I never went back to publish the post for 37 weeks :) so I will combine the two, what the heck! 

Today is Thanksgiving Day and I'm officially 38 weeks pregnant. The measurements are the same, since I just checked a few days ago. 
The doctor did do the "feel-ski" check again yesterday and said "this peanut is not going to be a peanut". So I'm guessing she is sticking firm to her 8 pounds at delivery ;). She said this belly is all baby. Kinda sucks for me. I'll be sure to let you know how that goes - haha! She also said I am probably good for another week. I'm not a very patient person and I have never been good at waiting. So I sure hope she decides to come out sooner...than later!!!!  :)

How far along? 38 weeks today! 

Total weight gain: I think I'm up 31 pounds now!
Stretch marks? none yet!
Sleep: Is a joke...which I hear continues once the baby comes...only from a few people though ;) HAH.
Best moment this week: Today was pretty awesome! We went to my sisters for Thanksgiving and it was YUMMY!! Great to spend the day with them!
Miss Anything? Today I missed being able to have a beer. I could have definitely gone for a few Blue Moons to celebrate Turkey Day! 
Movement: Slow rolls and an elbow or a foot here & there
Food cravings: Hmm...different things. Nothing consistant this week. Gender: Girl 
Labor Signs: Most all "labor signs" I've had or have. 
Symptoms: Just very uncomfortable. She's heavy and low. So this causes back pain, pelvic pain and just makes it hard to move around in general.
Belly Button in or out? In/flat
Wedding rings on or off? Put my engagement ring back on for the week :) Actually, both of my rings fit well last Saturday, but that's pushing it & I definitely don't want them to get stuck! 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Kinda both. I'm really happy that she's almost here and really excited to meet her, but I'm also REALLY irritable. At least it goes away fast ;).  
Looking forward to: Going into labor...sounds silly, but I am :) It's basically all I can think of at this point!