How far along: 38 Weeks, or 9.5 months, or 266 day. :) EXTREMELY PREGNANT! ;)
Due date: May 9th, 2014. Seems like since we hit the final month time has been CREEPING by. :\ Just ready for him to GET HERE!! :D
Next doctor's appointment: April 30th, only 5 days until we find out more progress. I love weekly appointments!
Our baby is the size of a veggie/fruit/food: Celery Bunch, Leek, or a Pumpkin
Our baby in man terms: Canadian Goose or a Beachball
Total weight gain/loss: +20.4 lbs, this seems more consistant with where I've been the past several weeks than what the doctor's scale read... It had me up like 7 or 8 pounds in a week!! I don't think so! Looks like my total gain is going to stay pretty close to what it was with Avery (20 lbs). So we should expect an average sized baby. :) Somewhere in the 7 pound range, I'm guessing. ;)
News: Saw the doctor again on Wednesday. My platelets dropped to 95k. Still ok for an epidural, but not the Birthcare Center. It's looking like we'll be at the hospital. I'm dilated to 3cm, 70% effaced, and Connor is head down, engaged, and in a -2 pelvic station. All things are progressing well. It looks like he'll make it to May (if I don't wear myself out cleaning) and still maybe come a day or two early. ;)
Best moments this week: Getting a BUNCH of housework done yesterday! :) The house is starting to look pretty good! :) This is a relief because it would be very difficult and sad to come home from the hospital to a dirty house. I'm thankful for Michael for keeping Avery busy so I could clean, and for helping me clean when she went to bed. :) He's great! :)
Milestones: 38 weeks today! :) One more week until full term, and six more days until May. The end is closing in. :)
Symptoms: Heartburn, nausea, fatigue, frequent urination, abdominal discomfort
Maternity clothes? Oh yes, that is, when I wear clothes... The spring heat is getting to me already, in the evenings I stick to just underwear. ;) Soooo thankful to not be due in the middle of summer!! Yes, we planned to avoid the hot months. ;)
Stretch marks? Yup, not much worse than last week. Probably won't see the full extent of the damage until he gets here. My view is a little blocked right now...
Belly Button in or out? In, but the skin is getting tighter all the time. I think if I went to 41 or 42 weeks, it might pop out, but I am soooo not going there! ;)
Movement: Tons! This little guy is going to shake, wiggle, and kick until the very last moment! :P He is a VERY active baby! :) Can't wait to see how that translates to his personality when he gets here! :)
Gender: We're having a boy! Connor Michael Voss, a little Irish and after his Daddy. :)
Sleep: It's tough to get comfortable. I wish I had a pregnancy pillow. I take Tums before bed to ward off heartburn, it seems to be working. I still have to get up 2-3 times/night to go to the bathroom. Physically hoisting myself out of bed is tough too. Ready to work on getting my old body back.
Food cravings: Ice cream. :) Yummy and it helps with the heartburn!
Food aversions: Cooking. Yuck. I hope this changes back when I'm not pregnant. I miss loving to cook and try new recipes. :\
What I miss: My body to myself, a normal figure, wine, my love to cook, energy, feeling capable... *sigh*
What I'm loving: That Connor is almost here, the anticipation of his arrival, weekly doctor's appointments, and (by the end of the day tomorrow) maternity leave ;)
What I'm looking forward to: Meeting Connor, seeing what he looks like, having Courtney in the delivery room to take pictures of Michael and me enjoying our first moments with our son, introducing people to Connor, a week of family time when Connor comes home, a week (or two) of just Connor and me when Michael goes back to work and Mama watches Avery and Dayton, and Connor's Welcome Home party a couple weeks after he arrives. :) Sooo much to look forward to! :D
Thoughts and feelings about Michael: There are not enough words to say how much I love my husband. He is my biggest fan and does everything he can to make me happy and cheer me on. He's been so encouraging, especially here at the end when I need a fair helping of encouragement to make it through each day. I appreciate how much work he does here at home with Avery and helping me with the house. Even though he's tired at the end of his own work days, he makes time to help me and I could not be more grateful. I love him so very much. He's the greatest husband and father. I am so incredibly blessed to have him in my life. :)
Thoughts and feelings about Avery: Oh, what to say about my little tornado... She is making my nesting urges very difficult. My need to clean and her need to unclean are very conflicting right now. :P I love her so much! She's so full of life! :) She's going to make an awesome big sister! And my house will never be clean again... *sigh* :P
Labor signs: A few contractions here and there, lots of pelvic pain and discomfort, 3cm dilated, 70% effaced, -2 station. Our bags are packed, just waiting on our little guy to give us the go ahead! ;) Almost done... I think I can, I think I can, I think I can... 14 (or less) days to go...
Goals: Keep the little cleaning I've done kept up on so I don't have to redo it all. Clean up Avery's bathroom and our bedroom. Tidy up and keep the kitchen clean (including cleaning out the fridge). Look on Craigslist for a fridge to put in the basement for the roommates. ;)
Weekly Wisdom: Life's a long and winding ride, better have the right one by your side. :)
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