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.