Baby is the Size of a Pumpkin
38 weeks, 4 days |
Baby H could have up to an inch of hair by now! The size of the this pumpkin feels pretty accurate to what I'm carrying around in there. |
How far along? 38 weeks
Maternity clothes? I have a few things that still manage to fit without completely cutting off my circulation- mostly pajama pants and sweatshirts.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I know I complained about not sleeping back in the 20s weeks, but that was a walk in the park. Besides never finding a comfortable position and an 8ish pound human pushing on my bladder, I can't turn my brain off. I'm hoping that every cramp, contraction, or slight pain turns into a pattern or I'm adding on to my to-do list even though I know I won't have the energy to do whatever it is anyway.
Best moment(s) this week:
-Knowing that each day is a day closer to meeting our son. I can't wait to go to sleep and wake up to a new day because that means the countdown is getting smaller. It feels great to finally be in the single digits!
-Learning at our doctor's appointment this week that I'm 50% thinned out, or effaced. I am still not dilated (as of early this week), but at least there was some progress made!
Miss Anything? Everything.
Movement: He's been crazy active this week! I can see his little foot stick out, and when I push on it he kicks back. His movements hurt now, but it's still pretty cool to see little parts of him and know he's still ok in there.
Food cravings:
-Egg Salad
-Salad with fruits
-Carbs- bagels, toast…
Anything making you queasy or sick: I've been nauseous this week, but I can't figure out what's making me feel this way. It started late in the week and the nurse I talked to thought it was my blood sugar crashing, but it keeps coming back in waves so I'll talk to my doctor about it this week.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs:
-I'm still having contractions, but nothing is consistent.
-TMI- I lost my MP this week, which at least means things are heading in the right direction! If you don't know what this is don't worry about it, and most certainly do not google it.
Symptoms:
-Sore Breasts- Still. It's like the first trimester all over again. But heavier.
-Headaches- I'm still having some headaches on and off.
-Leg Cramps- These tend to occur after long periods of sitting.
-Pelvic Pain- Harrison is still stabbing me in my cervix with a dull grapefruit spoon.
-Nausea- I thought the first trimester was over!?
-Time has stopped working- I was under the impression that a day was 24 hours, but it's not. It's 732 hours long.
Belly Button in or out? I don't even know anymore.
Wedding rings on or off? Very off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody- I have zero patience, I cry about everything, and I just want this baby out.
Looking forward to: Meeting Harrison! I don't know how much longer I can do this. I need to see his little face and hold him before I explode.