Week 40 - Due date !

WEEK 40

Due date is here today! Things are progressing and the Dr was really excited about where we are right now. We made the decision to go no further than 41 weeks so we'll be setting up a possible inducing for next Thursday. We got to see his little face again and it's definitely plumped up! According to the sonogram he's measuring a little bigger than 7 lbs..... give or take a pound. We found out he does indeed have some hair (last sono the tech couldn't see much on there) which made us giggle. I'll leave you here with these photos. :) 

How far along? 40 w 0 d

Total weight gain/loss: ~25 lbs.... Gained back from what I had lost when sick. 

Sleep:  Still sleeping well!

Best moment this week:  Seeing the little man's face again! So much fuller than last time !

Movement:  Lots and lots of movement.

Symptoms:  Back aches, occasional round ligament pains, he's dropped, and the Dr said that my cervix is much softer than last time.

Food cravings:  Nachos

Food aversions:  Veggies are still on the list but not as horrid as it has been in the past.

Gender:  Boy.

Labor Signs:  Starting to dilate and effaced now.

Belly Button in or out?  Still in!

What I miss: Not having back pain.

What I am looking forward to: Seeing him in person within the week!! So much emotion that goes with it but Chase & I are ready for him to arrive. :) 

Week 39!!!

Week 39!! The end is near!

I got a GI virus last week and was MISERABLE. It was causing contractions so we thought we were heading towards having a baby. After several hours and 4 lbs lost, we quickly realized it was a virus instead. Boo. Feeling better now and just hoping he comes soon. We had an appointment on Thursday and the dr estimates he is 8-8.5 lbs..... Could be off, but still. Holy big baby Batman.

How far along? 39 w 2 d

Total weight gain/loss: ~21 lbs.... Got sick this last week and lost some weight...

Sleep:  Still sleeping well!

Best moment this week:  Not being sick anymore....

Movement:  Lots and lots of movement.

Symptoms:  Back aches, occasional round ligament pains, but more importantly 1 CM dilated and 50% effaced. (Could be more, Dr didn't want to hurt me while checking)

Food cravings:  Nachos

Food aversions:  Veggies are still on the list but not as horrid as it has been in the past.

Gender:  Boy.

Labor Signs:  Starting to dilate and effaced now.

Belly Button in or out?  Still in!

What I miss: Not having to eat like a bird at meals. Feeling comfortable sitting at my desk.

What I am looking forward to: Seeing our little guy either in person or at our next appointment (another sono)

Week 38!!!

WEEK 38 Y'ALL!! It's getting serious now. Went to the Dr yesterday and was 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced! Obviously still have 3-4 cm to go before being considered in "active labor" but when it gets to the point that it could happen soon or it could happen in 3 weeks it becomes real..... like we're about to have a baby real! 

So here's the lowdown.....

How far along? 38 w 1 d

Total weight gain/loss: ~25 lbs.... Pretty much the same! My Dr is very proud

that I've only gained a pound in the last 2-3 weeks. I am too. 

Sleep:  Still sleeping fairly well. Toss and turn but still sleeping well.
 
Best moment this week:  Having the bags packed and knowing that we have ~3 weeks tops before he's here! ..... Also, the Dr said that she would let me go to 41 weeks but pretty much no further, sooooo Feb 6 is his approximate eviction date!
 
Movement:  Lots and lots of movement.
 
Symptoms:  Back aches, occasional round ligament pains, but more importantly 1 CM dilated and 50% effaced.
 
Food cravings:  Not really craving anything in the last week. Probably because I can't eat as much in one sitting. 
 
Food aversions:  Veggies are still on the list but not as horrid as it has been in the past.
 
Gender:  Boy. 
 
Labor Signs:  Starting to dilate and effaced now. 
 
Belly Button in or out?  Still in!

What I miss:  Legs that don't itch when the weather gets cold.
 
What I am looking forward to: Seeing if I've progressed any next Thursday! 

Week 37

WEEK 37!!

Holy cow we're at the finishing point ladies and gents!  My belly has definitely grown outward and the little guy is giving me kicks to the ribs on the daily to let me know he's still there. We are so excited for what the next few weeks have in store for us..... and hopefully he cooks a little longer !

How far along? 37 w 0 d

Total weight gain/loss: ~25 lbs.... I think this is still the same. My weight has been fluctuating -2/3 lbs throughout the week so it could be less.

Sleep:  INSOMNIA.
 
Best moment this week:  Getting the nursery to 90% complete!
 
Movement:  Lots and lots of movement.
 
Symptoms:  Back aches, occasional round ligament pains.
 
Food cravings:  Chinese food. Panda express to be exact.....
 
Food aversions:  Veggies are still on the list but not as horrid as it has been in the past.
 
Gender:  Boy. 
 
Labor Signs:  To my knowledge I'm not really having any yet... We will see if I have progressed any at my appointment tomorrow.
 
Belly Button in or out?  Still in! The turkey isn't done yet ;)

What I miss:  Sushi..... and my wedding rings! My fingers have swelled just enough in the past week that I can no longer force them on there. Of course my Aggie ring still fits! 
 
What I am looking forward to: Good friends baby shower this weekend and lots of rest!

Week 36 and a happy new year!

Let me start off by saying Happy New Year! 2014 is finally here and we are so excited for what this year has in store for us. January means DUE DATE MONTH!! Holy moly. Now when people ask "when are you due?" I can actually say THIS MONTH!  

Technically this is a week 35 picture..... taken on New Years Eve after I had fully stuffed myself with steak and various other yummy dishes. 

Week 36 post work out....

How far along? 36 w 2 d

Total weight gain/loss: ~25 lbs.... I gained a few lbs over Christmas but other than that I've stayed pretty steady the last month or so. 

Sleep:  Starting to toss and turn a lot more these days.
 
Best moment this week:  Seeing his movements stretch my belly even more now that he's bigger!
 
Movement:  Lots and lots of movement.
 
Symptoms:  Back aches, occasional round ligament pains.
 
Food cravings:  Nothing this week...... week 35 it was ice cream, like whoa.
 
Food aversions:  Vegetables.... which is really bad for someone who is trying to eat healthy! (still the same)
 
Gender:  Boy. 
 
Labor Signs:  To my knowledge I'm not really having any yet... Occassional braxton hicks but nothing that makes me question it.
 
Belly Button in or out?  Still in! The turkey isn't done yet ;)

What I miss:  A flat stomach. Jeans that fit my legs correctly. 
 
What I am looking forward to: 36 week appointment today!