Monday, July 16, 2012

38 weeks


How far along: 38w.
How big is Baby: Baby weighs between 7lbs and 8 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: Oh yes. I only have a few shirts left that still cover the bump.
Sleep: Sleep hurts.
Movement: All the time. He is still way down in my pelvis, so I am feeling his head and hands down low and lots of kicks about mid-belly. I still love watching my belly move :) I am definitely going to miss that.
Food cravings: Sweets and milk. Oh my gosh - I had the Salted Caramel Pecan frozen yogurt at Yogurtland on Friday. Soooooo good!!!! It's a limited time flavor, so I am going back for more as often as possible!
Food aversions: Nothing specific, but the nausea is back. It usually hits mid-day. Dr. L says it's common in late pregnancy. Awesome.
Gender: It's a BOY!
Symptoms: Nausea. Headaches. I'm always hot - the A/C and fan are my best friends these days. Contractions. Sore/cracking pelvis. Swollen ankles and feet. Peeing every minute. 
Nursery Progress: Remaining items: finishing the crib mobile, filling some of the frames and waiting on the arrival of his custom bedding. 
Best moment this week: I love to see how excited Nick is about his arrival. It makes me so happy. Oh, and the PUPPS itch is gone! YAY!
What I am looking forward to: My cervical check on Friday - I know it's not always a reliable indication of when he's coming, but Nick and I are eager to see if I'm making any progress. And of course, meeting our baby boy!!!

I cannot believe we are nearing the end of this pregnancy. Two weeks until his due date. Seriously?!?! Is this really happening?! :) I don't think it will hit me until I am holding him in my arms. It still feels surreal. I know I am pregnant, I can feel my baby moving, I know he has to come out, I know all of this. But it still feels strange, almost like a dream, like I am just going through the motions. It's difficult to describe. A huge reason it's so exciting and nerve-wracking is that we have never done this before. We don't do many things these days that we have never, ever done. It's a life-changing event filled with so many emotions and unknowns. We are SO excited!

8 comments:

  1. Oh mama!!! I am excited with you. I'm so glad the PUPPS is gone. My sister had that too and she was miserable. You look great, pregnancy does you well.

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  2. You and Nick and going to be amazing parents! Grayson is so lucky to have you as parents. It's the final stretch, yay!!

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  3. Can't believe you only have 2 weeks to go - so happy for you! Sending prayers the next 2 weeks are good and can't wait to hear about meeting little Grayson :)

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  4. Big and beautiful. :) Love it. And so glad to hear that the itchies are gone. Only a couple weeks left, I can't believe it!

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  5. Holy crap. 2 weeks!! You have to update on Friday...because we all want to know the status of your cervix. LOL!

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  6. WOOHOO for the itching being gone! I can't wait to see him and I can't wait for this dream of yours to come true!

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  7. You look sooo great. Are you ready!?!

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  8. So glad your PUPPS is gone! Hopefully the nausea won't last much longer. You are going to have that little bundle in your arms before you know it!

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