39 Weeks

How Far Along: 

 

I am 39 weeks and 1 day!

 Baby Size:

The baby is 7 pounds and 19 to 22 inches, about the size of a watermelon.

Maternity Clothes:

 

I have reached the point in which I have about, oh, 3 outfits that I rotate.  And I am okay with that.

 

Sleep:

Not great.  I have been having lots of pregnancy insomnia, where I wake up about 4 every morning and can't fall asleep until 5:30 or 6.  

But then last night, other than waking up a couple of times to go to the bathroom (thank you, bladder the size of a pea), I slept all night...yay!!!

Movement:

Yes, but it definitely is starting to slow down.

Best Moment This Week:

I have gotten so much done already (nesting, perhaps?).  I think just knowing that everything is ready for this baby to get here makes me feel more relaxed.  I even finally packed my hospital bag.

Food Cravings:

Ice.  I love chewing ice.  Is that bad for your teeth?  I think so.  Oh well, I don't care.

Food Aversions:

Meat is still pretty gross to me.

What I Miss:

 

Margaritas.  SO SOON!

What I Am Looking Forward To:

Not being pregnant.  I hate feeling like an 80 year old woman.  Who knows?  Maybe 80 year old women feel even better than I do?

Milestones:

39 weeks is a milestone in and of itself.

Pregnancy Symptoms:

Heartburn, random contractions, back pain, etc.

 

Gender:

 

A boy!

Weight Gain:

 

25 pounds. 

37 weeks!

Hey, look, I actually put a picture up this time!  Does that excuse the fact that this update is 5 days late?

How Far Along: 

 

I am 37 weeks and 5 days!

 Baby Size:

The baby is 6.5 pounds and 19 to 22 inches, about the size of a watermelon.

Maternity Clothes:

 

Seriously?  Should this question even be asked?

 

Sleep:

Not so hot.

Movement:

Yes, but it definitely is starting to slow down.

Best Moment This Week:

I have almost completed the boys room!  I feel like the baby can come, if he wants to.

Food Cravings:

Still craving some potato skins.  And I love crunching ice right now.  And I really want a snowcone from Ms. Gussies.  But that's, sadly, not going to happen.

Food Aversions:

Meat.  Gross. 

What I Miss:

 

Margaritas.

I have a friend lined up to bring me a margarita after the baby (Meredith, you are the best!).  And I can not wait!

What I Am Looking Forward To:

Our sweet friend and neighbor (her husband is in Bech's program) just had her baby yesterday!  I can't wait until they get home and I can get some sweet snuggles in!

Milestones:

I am (kind of) full term, depending on if you go by 37 or 38 weeks.  I feel like that's a big deal.

Pregnancy Symptoms:

Heartburn ALL of the time.  But I feel like the baby has dropped, so I'm not sure why I suddenly have awful heartburn.

 

Gender:

 

A boy!

Weight Gain:

 

25 pounds.

36 weeks

How Far Along: 

 

I am 36 weeks and 3 days!

 Baby Size:

The baby is 6 pounds and 20 inches, about the size of a large cantelope.

Maternity Clothes:

 

I will wear ANYthing that is comfortable.

 

Sleep:

Eh...

Movement:

Yes, but it definitely is starting to slow down.

Best Moment This Week:

We've gotten to hang out a lot with friends this week, and I've really enjoyed that.

Food Cravings:

Anything cold!  Also, potato skins.  I know, nasty, right?  But SO good.

Food Aversions:

Most savory things and most things meat.  

What I Miss:

 

Margaritas and martinis!  Just being real...

What I Am Looking Forward To:

Tonight I am going on a hospital tour.  It's funny how different pregnancy is with the second kid...I totally put this off this time around.  But I haven't even seen the labor and delivery floor here so I am curious to see what it's like!

Milestones:

Less than 4 weeks!  And I'm now up to weekly doctor's visits, which somehow makes it feel more real.

Pregnancy Symptoms:

Oh goodness...EVERYTHING.

 

Gender:

 

A boy!

Weight Gain:

 

24 pounds.  Which is a pound less than last week.  Which is crazy considering, POTATO SKINS.  Also, I had a milkshake Monday.  So, don't really know why.  But, hey, I am not complaining!

35 Weeks

How Far Along: 

 

I am 35 weeks and 2 days!

 Baby Size:

The baby is 5.5 pounds and 20 inches, about the size of a cantelope.

Maternity Clothes:

 

Yes, and I am hoping they last me until the end.  I may wear the same maxi dress every day the last week or two that I am pregnant.

 

Sleep:

We now have the air conditioning going plus a fan in our room blasting on me all night long.  So the sleep has gotten slightly better!

Movement:

Yup, all of the time!

Best Moment This Week:

It will be Friday, which means 1 month until the due date!

Food Cravings:

As usual, anything cold.  I love ice water, large diet cokes ($1 at McDonald's right now!), greek yogurt, and Caesar salads.

Food Aversions:

Most savory things and most things meat.  

What I Miss:

 

Margaritas.  Doesn't a margarita sound SO good right about now?

What I Am Looking Forward To:

I'm getting a pedicure tonight with a friend!  My toes are looking rough!

Milestones:

Almost a month left!  CRAZY!

Pregnancy Symptoms:

Oh goodness...EVERYTHING.

 

Gender:

 

A boy!

Weight Gain:

 

25 pounds.

34 Weeks

How Far Along: 

 

I am 34 weeks and 4 days

 Baby Size:

The baby is 4.9 pounds and 20 inches, about the size of a pineapple.

Maternity Clothes:

 

Yes, and it's the same few outfits.  I have worn the same shirt 3 times this past week (I washed it each time!)...I just want to be comfortable!

 

Sleep:

Ugh.

I either wake up and can't sleep, wake up because I have to go to the bathroom (for the millionth time!), or wake up because my back hurts.

Movement:

Yup, all of the time!

Best Moment This Week:

Setting up the boys room!  

Also, at my 34 week appointment, I went ahead and set up all of the rest of my doctor's appointments.

Food Cravings:

Trader Joe's Wine Country Chicken Salad

Y'all, SO GOOD.

Food Aversions:

Most savory things and most things meat.  

What I Miss:

 

Not going to the bathroom every 5 minutes.  

Not feeling like an 80 year old every morning when I get out of bed.

What I Am Looking Forward To:

Meeting this baby!

Milestones:

We are almost to the month mark...I am ready to have this baby here!

Pregnancy Symptoms:

I was feeling really awful this past weekend, mostly because I had been going non stop last week with the move (and lifted more than I should have) then we walked around the Smithsonian zoo on Saturday.  I typed in my symptoms on google and guess what?  

I'm pregnant.

 

Gender:

 

A boy!

Weight Gain:

 

24 pounds.

32 Weeks

How Far Along: 

 

I am 32 weeks!

 Baby Size:

The baby is 3.9 pounds and 19 inches, about the size of a head of lettuce.

Maternity Clothes:

 

Yes.  And I am a little worried that some of them may not fit me by the time I am 40 weeks!

 

Sleep:

This week has been good.  It helps that we have had some cooler nights here in PA.  And in a week, we will be in our new apartment, which has air conditioning!

Movement:

Yup, all of the time!

Best Moment This Week:

Hm...not sure?  This has been a crazy week, with lots of packing.  I am sure I will have a "best moment" next week, when I get to start setting up the boys room!

Food Cravings:

Green grapes, blow pops, and salt and vinegar chips.

Totally normal, right?

Seriously, though, I am just thankful it is not wings, like with Jack.  Because, gross.

Food Aversions:

Most savory things and most things meat.  

What I Miss:

 

Not going to the bathroom every 5 minutes.

What I Am Looking Forward To:

Moving into our new apartment!  I really need some A/C stat.

Milestones:

8 weeks...AH!

Pregnancy Symptoms:

Oh, everything.  Not really, but it feels like it!

 

Gender:

 

A boy!

Weight Gain:

 

21 pounds.  Which is actually a pound less than last week.  I can thank the heartburn for that.