38 weeks...

How far along: 38 Weeks! This is the week my water broke with Reagan!
Total weight gain/loss: 8/22
Size of the baby: A Leek. Your baby has really plumped up. He weighs about 6.8 pounds and he's over 19 1/2 inches long. He has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold his hand for the first time! His organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb. Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If he's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If he's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time he's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after he's born, but they usually won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)

Sex: Still a BOY!
Maternity clothes: Oh yes. I just went out today and got some really comfy yoga pants that I can wear after baby too! Yay!
Sleep: Sadly no.. Its getting worse and worse every night. I told my friends that I feel like a 90 year old woman with hip and bladder problems.. lol I am so tired of the broken sleep, it makes me even more tired.
Movement: Allen is moving all the time. Sometimes I wonder how on earth he can still groove in the tiny space he has.
Food cravings: Nothing too serious, just Ice and Cherry Pepsi!
Food aversions: None at this time..
Morning sickness: I have been getting nasty waves of nausea :( I hope it ends soon!
Symptoms: My hips have been very sore and like I said earlier, I feel like a 90 year old woman when I am walking or sleeping. Nausea has been bad and I am getting a lot of BH/Contractions. I am also losing my mucus plug.. {gross & gag}
Labor signs: Lots of BH/Contractions, losing my mucus plug... The other day I thought I had broke my water.. Nope...

Belly button in or out: In
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach, my ankles {they disappeared somewhere} and not having to pee every 5 minutes!
What I'm looking forward to: My appt on Thursday! Dr will measure Allen and then we will set an induction date for next week!!! Lets hope I don't make it that far!!
Milestones: Having a healthy baby and pretty good pregnancy!

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Christmas Pictures!!!

Last night we took the kids to Picture People for their Christmas Pics!! They did amazing!

37 Week Appt...

I had my 37 week appt this morning and it went great!

I had to do all of the usual stuff like weight, urine, bp... etc... I gained 1lb this week, so I am now up to 8lbs for this pregnancy! Whoo Hoo, Go Me!!!

I had to get my GBS Swab done today, never really like getting that done. Got dressed and then got to see Allen :)

Allen is still measuring ahead and weighing in at 7lbs 7oz with a big noggin. Dr also checked my fluids since they have been a little low. After checking he told me that they are a little lower than he would like. I think he said they were at a 7.2 {but I cant remember}. So if I don't go into labor on my own by my next appt which is on Dec 30th, He will measure again and then set an induction date for 39 weeks!

I am so excited to actually know that I have less than 2 weeks!!

37 weeks... Full Term!

How far along: 37 weeks... FULL TERM!!!!!
Total weight gain/loss: +7/-23
Size of the baby: A Stalk of Swiss Chard. Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel {Allen is measuring 7lbs 1oz right now}. Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz.

Your baby is now considered "full term," even though your due date is three weeks away. If you go into labor now, his lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. Some babies need a bit more time, though. So if you're planning to have a repeat c-section, for example, your practitioner will schedule it for no earlier than 39 weeks unless there's a medical reason to intervene earlier.

Sex: Boy!

Maternity clothes: Of course!
Sleep: Its getting a little better, but I am still tossing and turning.
Movement: All the time. He may not have any room in there but he tends to make room, even if it hurts me.
Food cravings: Milk, Cereal, Ice Cold Cherry Pepsi, Ice Tea, Chicken Wraps..
Food aversions: Nothing really...
Morning sickness: I have been getting waves of nausea, but thank goodness I haven't had to throw up!
Symptoms: My hips and lower back feel like they are going to break, Nasty Headaches, Waves of Nausea, So tired....
Labor signs: Lots of braxton hicks and contractions... They are really starting to hurt :( Allen has also dropped, so I have been getting sharp pains down there...

Belly button in or out: In
What I miss: Being able to sleep through the night and sleeping on my belly...
What I'm looking forward to: Having Allen!! He can literally come any day! Also my 37 week appt on thursday!
Milestones: Having a healthy baby boy!