I got behind again on my weekly posts, so I'm catching up with week 37 & 38. Today, I am 38 weeks and 2 days, and I wish I could report that there has been some progress, but I'm still at 0. The doc wanted to discuss a possible induction or c-section on my due date, but I'm hopeful McBaby won't be too stubborn and will decide to make an appearance before then.
How Far Along: 37 weeks
Size of baby: Just more than 19 inches long and almost 6 pounds, 6 ounces. The size of a bunch of swiss chard.
Pregnancy Weight Gain: 16 pounds
Maternity Clothes: I am wearing maternity most of the time with the exception of my lounge clothes. Luckily, I'm still able to wear most of my oversized sweaters and cardigans. I wear the same pair of black dress pants to work every week, and it will be nice to retire them soon although I am more than thankful for them these days.
Gender: Not finding out!
Movement: Lots of moving and kicking me in the side.
Sleep: I can't complain. I get up a lot to use the bathroom, but I sleep pretty well most nights.
Symptoms: I certainly feel pregnant now. Cankles and waddling are part of life. My hips hurt every time I have to get up after sitting for a while. I'm experiencing more joint and groin pain and can tell some of my bones are separating. Forgetfulness and pregnancy brain are certainly symptoms as well.
What I miss: Not having to think so hard about what I eat and drink, though it has kept me healthy, it would be nice to indulge. I also miss being able to think a complete thought before forgetting what in the heck I was thinking about.
Cravings: Sweets because that's what everyone eats at Christmas
Best Moment this week: We had an ultrasound to determine how McBaby's growth is going since I have gestational. McBaby measured average, which is what we wanted to hear. We got to see McBaby's face and he/she has hair.
What I am looking forward to: Having a quiet holiday with Michael.
How Far Along: 38 weeks
Size of baby: Just more than 19 1/2 inches long and approximately 6 pounds, 8 ounces. The size of a leek.
Pregnancy Weight Gain: 17 pounds
Maternity Clothes: I am wearing maternity most of the time with the exception of my lounge clothes. Luckily, I'm still able to wear most of my oversized sweaters and cardigans. I wear the same pair of black dress pants to work every week, and it will be nice to retire them soon although I am more than thankful for them these days.
Gender: Not finding out!
Movement: McBaby moves off and on from morning til night, and he/she has been known to wake me up in the middle of the night with a swift kick in the ribs.
Sleep: It's getting worse. I fall asleep easily when we go to bed, but when I get up in the middle of the night, I have trouble going back to sleep.
Symptoms: This week has been hard so far. I'm having trouble sleeping, I feel nauseous and crampy, I have lower back pain that won't go away, and my hips and groin are so sore. And I'm so exhausted! I was feeling so bad yesterday, that I knew for sure there was progress being made, but today's doctor's appointment proved me wrong when doc said I was still at 0.
What I miss: At this point, I miss everything that I could do pre-pregnancy. Too many things to name!
Cravings: I don't really feel like eating much, but I guess I'm craving comfort foods since I don't fell well.
Best Moment this week: I know I have said it a lot, but simply spending time with Michael and relaxing is so precious to me right now.
What I am looking forward to: A safe and healthy delivery that results in meeting our little boy or girl.
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