Full Term! 37 Weeks

 

 

How far along? 37 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I peeked at the scale during my appointment this week and I was down a pound.
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah
Stretch marks? Yeah, I've still got the same few I had last week.
Sleep: Same old, same old. Getting up in the middle of the night usually means a while to fall back asleep.  The other night it took at least 2 hours...ugh!  But, last night I didn't wake up once...sweet!

Best moment this week: Finding out the doctor expects Connor to be around 7 pounds and that he is head down and deep in my pelvis.

Miss Anything? Moving like a normal person.
Movement: Even though he doesn't have a ton of space, Connor is still moving well!

Food cravings: None, still just hungry all the time!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Have you started to show yet: Yes, although my belly is still not as big as I thought it would get.
Gender: Still a boy!
Labor Signs: No.  I told my doctor I haven't felt any contractions.  He said I'm having them, just can't feel them. 
Belly Button in or out? Still an innie!  At this point, I don't think it will pop!
Wedding rings on or off? Off....boo!
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!
Looking forward to: Aside from meeting Connor, doing some last minute organizing and crafting!
Other: I feel better, but am still a little mucousy.  I've been coughing it up for a couple of days and blowing my nose as well.  I didn't really do a lot last weekend so I'm hoping to accomplish more this weekend.  Plus, tomorrow is February 1 and I'll be 38 weeks...we'll be parents any day now!  SO excited.  We can't wait to meet our little man

Hiccups?

37 week hiccups!  I love this little man!

36 Weeks

How far along? 36 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I think around 25 pounds total...not sure though
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah
Stretch marks? Yeah, I've still got the same few I had last week.
Sleep: Same old, same old.  Getting up in the middle of the night usually means a while to fall back asleep.

Best moment this week: Getting to see my friend Jessie and her husband and boys!

Miss Anything? I'm back to looking forward to a fountain soda!  It would also be nice to get up off the couch without having to brace myself and push off with my arm!  Oh, and taking real medicine when sick!
Movement: Even though he doesn't have a ton of space, Connor is still moving well!

Food cravings: None, still just hungry all the time! I do love sweets and have this whole pregnancy, but that's not really anything new.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really. Some smells I don't like and could definitely do without!

Have you started to show yet: Yes. I had many people tell me today at work that I look like I've dropped. Wish I could tell!
Gender: Still a boy!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still an innie, but the shape has definitely changed.  The bottom part of my belly button is REALLY hard.
Wedding rings on or off? Off....boo!
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!
Looking forward to: Organizing all of the great things my friend Jessie gave us!
Other: I'm now going to the doctor every week.  This week I've felt a slight tickle in my throat, but assumed it was from talking so much at work (after 5 days of not having to).  Well Wednesday night I started to not feel so good so I went to bed early.  All night I could tell my throat was off.  I went to work Thursday pretty sure I had strep.  Well, I went to my OB and told him about it.  He actually checked out my throat and went ahead and wrote me a prescription for an antibiotic to knock it out.  So I'm celebrating being full term (37 weeks) at home today.  My throat already feels 100% better and I think all I have now is a slight cold.  I'll take it!  So glad my OB saved me the time and money of having to go to Nason!

35 Weeks

How far along? 35 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I actually didn't gain anything between my doctors appointment this week and my appointment 2 weeks ago.  I think total is still around 25ish pounds.
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah
Stretch marks? Pretty sure I have a few.  I noticed some lines on my hips and a few on the bottom of my belly. 
Sleep: Same as last week...I've been sleeping pretty well, but it usually takes me a while to fall back asleep once I wake up to pee. I hope once Connor arrives I don't have these issues!

Best moment this week: I had a baby shower at work on Wednesday.  It was so nice!  

Miss Anything? Crossing my legs, tying my shoes, and painting my toenails.  Matt was so sweet and painted my toenails for me last weekend!
Movement: Connor is still moving around a good bit!  I love feeling and watching him move :)

Food cravings: I was at Costco after work the other day and picked up a rotisserie chicken for dinner.  I knew traffic might be bad, so after I checked out I went to the food area and got a berry smoothie.  Then I noticed the pizza...it looked SOOOO good.  I was bummed I couldn't get piece!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really.

Have you started to show yet: Yes!  I ran into a friend I used to teach with at Burns and she thought I still had 4 months left!
Gender: Still a boy!
Labor Signs: No, although I do think I felt a few Braxton Hicks the other night.
Belly Button in or out? Barely still an innie.  I was rubbing my belly the other evening and noticed the very bottom of my belly button is rock hard!  Matt couldn't believe how hard it was!  The shape of my belly button has definitely changed, but I'm still not sure it will ever pop out!
Wedding rings on or off? Off....boo!
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy and TIRED!
Looking forward to: Meeting our little man.  We are now only about 4 weeks away which just seems unreal!  Also, I think I get to see my friend Jessie this weekend!
Other: I'm definitely tired all the time.  Today was a teacher workday and I am wiped even though I didn't do a whole lot.  Also, I'm in a group on Facebook of first time moms that are due in February and 2 of our group members had their babies earlier this week!  I love seeing the pictures of the little ones and it makes me so excited to meet Connor!

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I think around 25 pounds total
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah
Stretch marks? I don't think so.  I think there are maybe a few lines on the bottom of my belly, but they don't really look like stretch marks.  It's hard for me to tell though!
Sleep:  I've been sleeping pretty well, but it usually takes me a while to fall back asleep once I wake up to pee.  I hope once Connor arrives I don't have these issues!

Best moment this week: Sunday was a very lazy day for me.  I didn't get out of my pajamas all day!

Miss Anything? Sleeping through the night and sleeping in.  Guess I can probably kiss those days goodbye for the next 18 years!
Movement: Love watching my belly move!  The other night I called Matt over and you could see wiggles in my belly.  Right before he came over there was a huge jolt in my belly.

Food cravings: None, still just hungry all the time!  I do love sweets and have this whole pregnancy, but that's not really anything new.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really.  Some smells I don't like and could definitely do without!

Have you started to show yet: Yes.  I had many people tell me today at work that I look like I've dropped.  Wish I could tell!
Gender: Still a boy!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still an innie so far...however it is getting really shallow.  I don't think it will pop!
Wedding rings on or off? Off....boo!
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!
Looking forward to: Getting everything ready for Connor.
Other: Last night we had our Baby Boot Camp class.  I felt fine and had literally just told Matt how I've been so lucky this pregnancy and sometimes even forget I'm pregnant.  Well I clearly spoke too soon.  Shortly after the video started, I began to not feel too good.  I started to drink some water and next thing I know I am burning up.  I felt like I was going to pass out.  I told Matt and we got up so I could walk outside.  I went to the bathroom thinking I may even throw up.  I didn't, but used the restroom and got some water.  Matt asked if I wanted to leave, but I figured if something were really wrong what better place to be than the hospital I'm going to deliver at?  So we stayed and I drank some more water.  I eventually started to feel better but just absolutely exhausted.  Of course, this is the kick in the rear that I needed to make sure we are good to go for when the time DOES come.  Car seat bases need to be installed this weekend and hospital bag packed!  I left work around 10 today to come home and rest which is what the doctor suggested.  I think we're also going to get some Gatorade or Ginger Ale tonight for me to drink. 

33 Weeks

How far along? 33 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I think around 25 pounds total
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah
Stretch marks? Still none!
Sleep: It's gotten better, but I'm typing this before 5 a.m. thanks to not being able to fall asleep after waking up to pee at 3:45.  

Best moment this week: Carolina win!  It was such a good game!

Miss Anything? Bending over without grunting or making a noise!  Also, not having heartburn not matter what I eat.
Movement: Still moving a good bit during certain times of the day, but he's not an all day mover.

Food cravings: None, still just hungry all the time!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender: Still a boy!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still an innie so far
Wedding rings on or off? Off....boo!
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!
Looking forward to: Our Baby Boot Camp class next week.  It should be interesting!
Other: We really can't believe that in less than 2 months we'll have a son!  I officially have 6 weeks left which sounds a lot closer than 7 weeks left.  Hard to believe!