37 weeks - Full Term

At 37 weeks we are starting the count down to your arrival. We've got everything ready...our hospital bags are packed, everything is washed, your car seat is in the car waiting on you, and the to-do lists are finally completed! It's been so much fun preparing for you...each and every project has been one step closer to kissing your sweet face. Mommy and Daddy are so ready and anxiously awaiting the day you decide to make your grand entrance. At 37 weeks you're considered full term so you can really come at any time.

I'm feeling pretty good for 37 weeks. I've noticed some pressure when I walk now and can just tell things are getting closer. It's crazy how in-tuned to your body you get while being pregnant. I've always been very aware of the least little change in my body but pregnancy has taken that to a whole new level. You're still very active but your movements are different...not spastic or rambunctious anymore but still very noticeable.  You've found a nice comfy spot right on one of Mommy's nerves which has not been fun but it just goes with the territory of being this far along I guess...you have no more room in there!

We are going to the midwife weekly now and each check up is wonderful. Your heart is beating between 130-145 BPM. I hope I remember to ask her at our next visit how much she thinks you weigh. I'm guessing around 6.5 lbs at this point but I really have no clue.

I"ve had two friends have beautiful baby boys within the last week and it's been so much fun hearing about their birthing experiences and seeing their sweet babies. Makes this all feel so real and so close.

How far along? 37 weeks  

Total weight gain: Approx 30 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Of course 

Stretch marks? None 

Sleep: Trying to sleep as much as possible. 

Best moment this week: Picking out your coming home outfit...finishing up some last minute projects...packing your diaper bag! 

Miss Anything? No

Movement: Still moving around despite those cramped quarters of yours :) 

Food cravings: This has been a weird week of food cravings...i've craved oatmeal cream pies (which I made from a recipe off Pinterest YUMMM), buttered pop corn, sausage biscuits, and sushi. Weird. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not at all. 

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: No but I can tell it's getting closer and closer 

Symptoms:  Blessed to feel as good as I do at 37 weeks...I really can't complain. 

Belly Button in or out? Out...very very out

Wedding rings on or off? Off 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! 

Looking forward to: Enjoying every second of these last couple of weeks of pregnancy...i'm going to miss having you in my stomach. 

36 weeks

How far along? 36 weeks 

Total weight gain: Approx 30 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Of course 

Stretch marks? No, I'm still in disbelief about not getting any stretch marks. Everything I've read says it's hereditary but, if that's the case, I should have plenty. I'm very thankful for not having any so far but if I were to get some I'd be perfectly ok with that also. They are just a sign of the sacrifices and beauty of pregnancy. 

Sleep: Blah...don't even get me started on sleep. 

Best moment this week: We had some much fun finishing up some last minute shopping for you. I still haven't decided what you'll wear home from the hospital but that's ok; you'll be precious in anything we put you in. 

Miss Anything? 

Movement: Your movements are starting to coincide with my schedule during the day...it's weird. You start to settle down at night when I settle down and wake up with me around the same time every morning. 

Food cravings: Still anything sweet. I can honestly say that I haven't craved salt at all in this pregnancy...it's been straight up sugar. I've been fighting off the urge to guzzle sweet tea everyday. But not just any sweet tea...it has to be in a cup FILLED with ice all the way to to the top. I'm trying to only drink it once a week or so. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not at all. 

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: Not yet ;) 

Symptoms:  Feeling really good for being almost 37 weeks. This Friday I will be considered full term. I can't believe it. 

Belly Button in or out? Out...very very out

Wedding rings on or off? I'm not wearing them now. I don't want to chance getting them stuck and having to cut them off. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! 

Looking forward to: Our weekly doctor appointments and TRYING to relax these last couple of weeks.

35 weeks - August is here!

Is it really August? It seems unreal to be writing the date these days. Pregnancy can be so crazy...you go from feeling as though your due date is a world away to counting down the days and wrapping up all of the last minute preparations. Boy it's been so much fun though. To be completely honest, despite how uncomfortable I'm starting to feel, i'm still not ready for this pregnancy to be over. It's so neat to be carrying another life....to feel movements...to bond in a way that I can't properly describe in the correct words.

I'm starting to have more and more braxton hicks contractions and can just tell that it's getting closer and closer. I can just feel my body changing daily for upcoming labor. I can't wait to go to my doctor's appointment this week and find out if he's dropped any and make sure he's still in good position.

We've had a lot of fun this week putting together all of his things and finishing up washing all of his stuff. He's officially got more clothes than Randy and I combined yet I'm still having a hard time trying to decide what he'll wear home from the hospital. I'm hoping I get that figured out this weekend.

Other than last minute stuff we're pretty much going to spend this last precious month relaxing and anxiously waiting for your arrival. I'm going to try and relish these last couple of week's with it being just your Daddy and I as much as I can. We've been just the two of us for 7 years now so it's going to be such a big change...a change that we are SO READY FOR!

How far along? 35 weeks

Total weight gain: 25 lbs? I'll find out tomorrow

Maternity clothes? Yes....but clothes in general are so uncomfortable 

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I've slept pretty good this week. I've been getting really tired at work...even took a nap in my vehicle today during lunch. 

Best moment this week: Got to spend some good quality time with my parents and precious niece. Had a lot of fun washing up all of your little clothes and getting things organized. I keep going in your room and doing little things here and there. I love sitting in the rocking chair picturing you being in my arms. 

Miss Anything? No

Movement: Pretty powerful movements this week.

Food cravings: Still...Sweet 16 Donuts (powdered and chocolate)

Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No but I can just tell it's getting closer and closer 

Symptoms: Getting more and more uncomfortable 

Belly Button in or out? Outie

Wedding rings on or off? On and off. It depends on the time of day. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!!

Looking forward to: Relaxing and getting in as much sleep as I can get these last few weeks.