39 weeks.

How far along? 39 Weeks

Total weight gain: not saying- but I do officially weigh more than my husband. Lovely.
Maternity clothes? every day
Stretch marks? nope- I think I am home free on this one!
Sleep: the last 3 nights have been great for sleep- I am so grateful! I contract all day so I am afraid that I will just stay up all night, but nope, the babe goes to sleep with me :)
Best moment this week: Our friends Ann and Marcel came down last weekend and we had a great time talking, eating, and she answered all of my baby questions (including how to use that breast pump, I mean what is that thing??). Her schedule is pretty much open so that she can make my delivery, except for her baby shower on the 3rd. Pray Pray that she can make it! The thought of her being in there with me calms me, and I think she will calm Rick, too, if he needs it. Only two people are allowed in the delivery room, if she comes then I wouldn't have to have just my Mom and not my Mother-in-law in there or vice versa with Rick.... it's things you never think you will have to worry about! Trying to be fair and even with both families....even if my Mom is already laying on the guilt about not being in the room.
Miss Anything? I could use a drink- I am huge.
Movement: oh yes the baby is active as ever! It was going crazy the other day when I was having consistent contractions every 20 minutes all day long. Every time a contraction stopped the baby would do somersaults.
Food cravings: Sweets! Duh- this week's menu consisted of peanut butter and jelly, root beer bottle candies, and snickers. Oh, and I have a craving for food truck cheesesteaks.... but who doesn't?
Anything making you queasy or sick: Salad.... barf
Gender: SURPRISE!!!!
Labor Signs: Contractions, but nothing closer than 7 minutes apart, ever. And they are not really painful, so I don't know whether or not to count them. Ugg, everything is so new! But my Dr. stripped my membranes yesterday, and I have an appt on my due date (the 31st). She will check the baby's size and fluid levels, and if anything is wrong, then I will go in that night. If everything is a-OK, then I will wait until Sunday the 4th, and if I have not delivered, then I will be induced that day. A week and a half left at the most!!
Symptoms: Just tight, large, and squished.
Belly Button in or out? out
Wedding rings on or off? still off! I am a chubby buddy.
Happy or Moody most of the time: So flipping EXCITED to say the least!
Looking forward to: I just want to meet this baby and find out if it is a boy or a girl!

birthday boy.

The birthday gift for you, I pondered thus

Was a ginormous hippopotamus

So you and I could ride

Astride 
His hippo hide

While sitting on our bottomus 

And, perhaps,

Since you've got him,

I Should get one too....

Two ...hippopotami 

Or we could just do it..
..
like normal peopleli

 

 

Happy Birthday, my darling

 

 

I love you.

38 weeks.

How far along? 38 Weeks

Maternity clothes? oh yea, I was talking to my prego besty Ann, and she and I just rotate the same clothes over and over....it is getting soooooooooooo boring and SO not chic. 
Stretch marks? none yet!
Sleep: not terrible this week, I had one bad night of 3 hours of sleep, and then I went to work. Getting me ready for baby I am sure!
Best moment this week: just soaking up every last bit of being pregnant ..laying around feeling it move & throwing back all the snacks I can get my hands on.
Miss Anything? so many things...but I know I only have a very short time to go!
Movement: oh yes the baby is active as ever! He or she has been moving constantly! Kicking me right in my ribs and shoving it's foot out the sides of my belly. 
Food cravings: sweets (surprise!) this week's main menu consisted of ice cream, birthday cake, Toblerone, candy corn, and Hershey's kisses.
Anything making you queasy or sick: salads
Gender: SURPRISE!
Labor Signs: Nope. It seems like constant braxton hicks lately..but otherwise I get the vibe that he or she is pretty cozy in there. I am all ready at home and work for the baby to come, so any day now would be perfect!!
Symptoms: lots of pain in my stomach from where it's head moves around plus wicked heartburn/acid reflux. Sore shoulders and back from carrying around this pumpkin, but Rick has been massaging out my knots every night. :)
Belly Button in or out? out
Wedding rings on or off? off... still :(
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy & EXCITED to say the least!
Looking forward to: D-Day! SO ready for this little baby's arrival!!!! :)

37 weeks.

How far along? 37 Weeks - FULL TERM baby!!!

Maternity clothes? oh yeah

Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: Been great the past couple of days- I feel if I only get up once in the middle of the night to pee or eat TUMS, then it is a great night of sleep!!

Best moment this week: Finishing packing my hospital bag (for the most part) and having most everything checked off my to-do list. Except work, that is going to be a struggle.

Miss Anything? being comfortable! I hate not being able to bend down to pick stuff up or get up off the ground without help. My preschoolers are so cute, they come over and stand straight and tall for me, and I put my arms around their little shoulders and they hold so strong helping me up! I love them so much!
Movement: lots of major movements & rolling... I'm sure the babe is pretty darn cramped in there! Lately, I feel constant movement and it is so reassuring everything is A-OK!

Food cravings: Still want chocolate for every meal...other than that, not much of an appetite.
Anything making you queasy or sick: salads, vegetables
Gender: SURPRISE!

Labor Signs: Lot's and lots of Braxton Hicks, but that is it.... which is fine, because I am not ready for the baby to make it's appearance yet!

Symptoms:  I have been tired again (not as bad as the first trimester) & my back is pretty sore. Also, my heartburn is in full force... BUT, I know it is ALL WORTH IT! :)
Belly Button in or out? out (my husband asked if I was gonna tape it down for my maternity photos on Saturday- I swear my stomach looks like a giant boob with that belly button sticking out)
Wedding rings on or off? off- I miss that sparkler.... maybe I shouldn't eat so much salt.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy- unless I am at or just went to the grocery store. Then I am very irritated and probably crying.

Looking forward to: baby's arrival of course ... can't believe it is almost time!! 

36 weeks.

**** this post is super late because my husband was away on business last week, all the way in Connecticut, and I didnt have anyone to take my photo! I am glad he is back safe and sound and no baby came!

How far along? 36 Weeks

Maternity clothes? yep - literally sweatpants at home, and comfy stretchy clothes when I am at work!
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: I wake up most nights a few times, but I am quite tired, so falling asleep is no problem!
Best moment this week: Learning I am already 1-2 centimeters dilated, 50% effaced, and the babe's head is down at my Dr.'s appointment this week! My Ob said the baby is about 6 pounds, and she anticipates a 6.5-7 lb baby at birth. She also said she does not think I will go past my due date. Any day now!!
Miss Anything? I miss a lot of things..but this experience has been pretty darn amazing & I'm a little sad that it's almost over.
Movement: still lots of movement.. rib shots, bladder shots, but I love every one of them because it means the baby is healthy and doin well.
Food cravings: I am literally to the point where I want chocolate for every single meal.
Anything making you queasy or sick: still salads and vegetables- sure hope this goes away!
Gender: SURPRISE!
Labor Signs: No, felt one or two contractions, but nothing else.
Symptoms: overall feeling pretty great, other than lots of pressure in my belly as it continues to grow & some pain in my back & ribs.
Belly Button in or out? out
Wedding rings on or off? off :(
Happy or Moody most of the time: Had a roller coaster of emotions this week, the grocery store just does not bring out the best in me, my poor husband... but so very happy.
Looking forward to: Maternity photos this weekend!!!