38 Weeks

Such a late post.....but OH well-- Sorry!  :)

How far along? 38 Weeks!

Symptoms? Sore hips/back, fatigue, peeing ALL the time, inability to be comfortable, lightening crotch, cramping, contractions, baby dropping (kicks are still high, but lower than they were) AND swelling hands and feet! I thought I'd made it without this symptom. BOO!

Sleep: Trying to sleep....but feeling so excited!
Best moment this week: This week was pretty crazy, but I guess the best/worst moment was started Sunday. I had been having contractions that became regular so we went to the hospital, got hooked up in labor and delivery, and then we were sent home as I was only dilated 2 cm and the contractions fizzled out. Bummer. However, at my appointment on Tuesday, I had not dilated anymore, but I was about 80% effaced. Basically (according to the doc) I could go at anytime., so she asked my my thoughts of being induced. My response....YES, PLEASE! So.....next Tuesday, December 22, I am going in to have this baby! (Now don't get me wrong....I'm starting to panic a little bit about labor.....but I'm just trying not to think about that part....We are going to have our baby!!!!)

Miss Anything? Being comfortable.....and not having a belly the size of a globe.

Movement: Poor boy is cramped....but he's as active as ever. He was really excited the night we went to the hospital!

Food cravings: Nothing really---actually, haven't been very hungry this week.
Gender prediction: Sweet boy!

Labor Signs?  Quite a few (and a few that are gross, so I won't mention them)---but mostly just contractions. They've been irregular since Sunday.

Belly Button in or out?  Still both....mostly flat!
Wedding rings on or off? Off! Fingers be fat!
Mood: Excited and Anxious!
Looking forward to: Next Tuesday! This is really and truly happening!!!! We are going to meet our SON!

37 Weeks!

How far along? 37 Weeks!

Symptoms? Sore hips/back, fatigue, peeing ALL the time, inability to be comfortable, lightening crotch, cramping, and possible contractions??? 

Sleep: Sleeping better...except, as soon as I lay down, I feel like I have to pee again!
Best moment this week: We accomplished so much over the weekend! We got all of our Christmas decorations up, installed the baby's car seat, put our weather tech in the CRV, and did some baby shopping! We also had a fun date night in watching the Disney Christmas Parade online while eating homemade chocolate dipped marshmallows. So fun! :)

Miss Anything? Being able to put my socks on by myself....and not feeling like my stomach is taking over my entire body.

Movement: Still squirmy boy...but I think he is as cramped as I am uncomfortable! Just 3 weeks, little man!

Food cravings: Spicy foods......sweet foods...you name it, it prb sounds good to me. However, I have been feeling a little nauseous at night, so dinner does not always sound as good as breakfast or lunch.
Gender prediction: Sweet boy!

Labor Signs?  Possibly? Everyone who sees me thinks baby as dropped (I can't tell....he's been low the whole time) and I'm pretty sure I have had some random braxton hicks contractions. I woke up the other night with terrible back pain and started to panic, but it went away and never came back. I guess I will find out more at my 37 week appointment on Thursday!

Belly Button in or out?  It's a little bit of both....
Wedding rings on or off? Officially off! Just in case!
Mood: Just DAWG tired. I'm too tired to feel anything lol
Weekly Wisdom:  Just take it a day at a time!
Looking forward to: My 37 week appointment and doing a little Christmas shopping this weekend! :)

36 Weeks

How far along? 36 Weeks!

Symptoms? Super sore hips and lower back, gas (gross, I know), inability to sleep through the night. Lots of jabbing and poking from baby, along with plenty of pressure on my bladder!

Sleep: Sleep is something I REALLY miss. I am flip flopping like a pancake all night long. My hips get SO sore from being on one side for too long. I know that sleep is something I will be deprived of from now on, but even 20 minutes of COMFORTABLE sleep would be better than what I've got going on right now! 
Best moment this week: We had a good time with Christopher's family over Thanksgiving and ate lots of yummies! Also, had a good 35 and 36 week appointment. Baby boy is still cooking away, with no dilating in site!

Miss Anything? Feeling like my normal self

Movement: Lots of movement---little guy pushes up and squirms quite a bit. His movements are still super uncomfortable--as I am sure they will continue to be until he makes his grand appearance! 

Food cravings: Basically, anything bad for me sounds amazing.
Gender prediction: Little man :)

Labor Signs?  Non at all! Not even a BH contraction!

Belly Button in or out?  Still in...put part of the lower button is looking like it wants to come out.....EEK!
Wedding rings on or off? On, fingers are only puffy when I get too hot or if I haven't had enough water.
Mood: Holy Mood Swings. One minute I'm fine, the next I'm ticked off, the next I want to cry. Pregnancy is wack-a-doo.
Weekly Wisdom:  Just breath!
Looking forward to: Putting up our Christmas decorations this week and spending a quiet weekend at home. Also, next Tuesday is my 37 week appointment and we will officially be FULL TERM! WAHOO!  :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble till ya wobble!

35 Weeks

This is a pretty crazy week...and Mama is tired! I will make sure to update the blog (doubly) next week!! :)

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks!

Symptoms? Insomnia on occasion, back aches, 

Sleep: Sleeping for stretches of about 4 hours and then I will wake up and be wide awake. I think part of the issue is I have so much on my mind!
Best moment this week: Finally being done with the parent-teacher conferences that have been running my life for the past few weeks. DONE! 

Miss Anything? Getting out of bed like a normal person. Sleeping like a normal person. And sub sandwiches. Home stretch, folks....I can almost taste that turkey and salami sandwich!!!!

Movement: Poor guy is running out of room. He moves quite a bit during the day trying to find a comfortable position. While I love his movements, they are often strong and sometimes take my breath away. (especially when he punches my bladder). Also--lots of little hiccups down low. Stay head down, little dude!

Food cravings: Fall sweets--especially apple, cranberry, and pumpkin flavors! I'm also looking forward to some yummy Thanksgiving eats! Bring on that bird!
Gender prediction: Boy!

Labor Signs?  I don't think so....not even a braxton hicks that I know of! Just lots of sharp jabs from little man.

Belly Button in or out?  Flat as a pancake! (mmmm....pancakes!)
Wedding rings on or off? Still on!
Mood: Literally everything is pushing my buttons. I'm trying hard to not lash out at others....but....well, sorry in advance.
Weekly Wisdom:  Don't try to fix something that doesn't want to be fixed. I am having a really hard time dealing with this fact. All I can do is worry about having my life together and I can't help it if others in my life choose to make poor choices.
Looking forward to: Thanksgiving break....which is THANKFULLY a FULL WEEK! Praise! I'm hoping to make a lot of progress on Grayson's room and be as close to done as possible!

33 Weeks

How far along? 33 Weeks!

Symptoms? Just feeling uncomfortable overall. I also am feeling REALLY dumb--baby brain is a serious thing!

Sleep: I'm feeling very tired a lot of the day and I am crashing by 9 most evenings. Most nights, I can sleep through the night, however, I have a few nights that'll I wake up around 3 and be WIDE awake for at least an hour. SO annoying. 
Best moment this week:Getting our new fridge! Yay! And my baby shower at work was so nice. My team did an amazing job and spoiled us rotten! 

Miss Anything? Mobility. Getting off the couch takes an act of God. 

Movement: Lots of baby movements...however, I can definitely tell he is running out of room! Just a little bit longer, little man!

Food cravings: For some reason, I have been wanting chocolate chip pancakes....and I haven't had them yet! I am also still loving on all things apple: apple juice, apple cider, apple sauce....and just plain apples. I can't get enough! YUM!
Gender prediction: Boy!

Labor Signs?  Not at all!

Belly Button in or out?  Flat button
Wedding rings on or off? Still on!
Weekly Wisdom: This too shall pass!
Looking forward to: Early Thanksgiving with my family this weekend!