37 week update

Well, I wasn’t going to write anything today but we had another doctor’s appointment. They measured me the same as I was 2 weeks ago (maybe because baby dropped lower) and sent me to get an ultrasound again. Little lady is estimated to be 5 lbs 13 oz, which is still a little small. It still makes me kind of nervous to hear. I guess there is a lot of security in being the average. Her growth is steady though, which is all I can hope for I suppose! I’m sure this is just the beginning of me worrying about her! My doctor isn’t telling me to do anything differently, so all I can do is continue to pray over her. On a happier note, my rocker came in last weekend, I finished painting a few things for her room, hung *almost* all the art and organized just about everything. The nursery is finally getting close to being finished! It makes me incredibly happy. My rocker is my favorite thing right now. I’m probably crazy for buying a white chair, but it’s getting about a million Scotch Guard baths. It’s just so pretty and comfortable. All her newborn clothes are washed, as are most of her blankets, sheets and things. I finally started packing my hospital bag too. I know we’ll be those people that look like they’re going on a 2 week vacation! You know you’re not off to a good start when you pack 4 different baby outfits…I mean, who knows what she’ll fit into right? Each of those outfits has a different blanket too…ridiculous, I know. It’s obviously our first baby. Ha! Overall, I feel a lot of peace about her arrival. There are a lot of complicated dates for all the people close to us, but I’m not worried at all. Still, that may be due to the fact that I still have SO MUCH to do. Everyday I try to act like it’s the day she could come, so that keeps me motivated.

How big is baby: The size of a watermelon | 37 weeks 6 days

How I’m feeling: Well, I’m feeling very pregnant! Ha! Currently I have two little feet pressing up behind my stomach. It feels so comfortable…kidding! Other than that I’m good. I feel less energy and yet I have more motivation to get things done at the same time.

Weight gain/ Loss: 20-23 lbs (Depends on the day)

Maternity clothes: Basically, I’m living in some shorts a size up (secured with a hairband), stretchy shirts, maxi skirts and the 2 maternity dresses I have. 

Stretch Marks: Nothing but a faint line right down my middle.

Sleep: I feel like I could sleep all day, but sometimes sleep eludes me. That seems to depend on how late I ate something before bed.

Diet/ Cravings/ Aversions: Same. I feel full all the time, but I’m basically trying to eat as much as I can.  

Movement:  The bigger she gets, the more uncomfortable her movements seem to be. Her fist is pretty active…and feels so sharp! At least I don’t have to count her movements! That’s a blessing.

What I’m loving: It’s been so fun to finish up her nursery. 

Symptoms: I have a LOT more pelvic pressure. Little lady dropped a lot this week. My joints and surrounding muscles feel different. More loose? I’m not sure.  My walks have become less enjoyable, but that’s to be expected. I get sharp back pain sometimes, but over all it still feels fine. Nothing is too bad unless I eat anything unhealthy after 7 or so…my tummy doesn’t like that at all!  

Exercise: I’ve slowed down quite a bit. I have too many things on my to-do list to expend a ton of my energy on working out. I wish I could do it all, but I can’t be superwoman AND 9 months pregnant.

What I’m looking forward to: Being DONE with my to-do lists! I have extensive office work that still needs to get done, but it would be pushing it to get done in my time frame even under normal circumstances. I’ll just have to be ok if it doesn’t happen like I hope. Of course, I’m also looking forward to our baby being on the outside! 

Best moment of the week: It was definitely when my parents and little siblings came to help us last week. This week, my sweet friend Ashley is coming to stay for a few days! I cannot wait!!!

Mood: Starting to get a little antsy!