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!