Week 39

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 39 weeks

Size of Baby: A little over 20” long and around 7 lbs. Like a mini watermelon.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I lost a pound this week, so 6 lbs. gained.

Maternity Clothes: My maternity jeans are starting to fit awkwardly due to the big belly, and most of my t-shirts are quite tight over the bump.

Gender: It’s a girl!! Avery Grace.

Movement: She’s still moving around a bit, but overall, she’s very laid back.

Food Cravings: I really wanted biscuits and gravy for a few days. I made some last night, and it was so good!

What I Miss: I’m starting to miss bending over easily and wearing normal shoes.

Sleep: I’m sleeping well and taking advantage of time to sleep.

Symptoms: Heartburn is still around. Braxton Hicks contractions have slacked off lately, but this week I’ve had really intense pain in my left hip.

Best Moment This Week: We went to the doctor yesterday, and we scheduled a day to induce. Unless she comes before, her birthday will more than likely be June 28. We are excited and a little scared/nervous.

What I Am Looking Forward To: I am so looking forward to meeting our girl!

Week 38

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 38 weeks

Size of Baby: A little over 19” long and around 6 1/3 lbs. Like a stalk of Swiss chard.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: For the last few weeks, I’ve had student nurses weighing me at the doctor. The one who weighed me at my 36 week appointment didn’t do it accurately, so she recorded that I hadn’t gained any weight, but I had. So, today, I had gained 7 lbs. Most of it is water because I’m swelling like crazy.

Maternity Clothes: My maternity jeans are starting to fit awkwardly due to the big belly, and most of my t-shirts are quite tight over the bump.

Gender: It’s a girl!! Avery Grace.

Movement: She’s still moving around a bit, but overall, she’s very laid back.

Food Cravings: My sweet husband brought me hushpuppies from The Catfish Hole, and they were good! This week I’m craving chocolate.

What I Miss: I’m starting to miss bending over easily and wearing normal shoes.

Sleep: I’m sleeping well and taking advantage of time to sleep.

Symptoms: Heartburn is a mainstay. However, lately, I’ve had more Braxton Hicks contractions, some lower back pain, and some hip pain. Now, I’m swelling, too.

Best Moment This Week: Chris isn’t working as much since it’s summer and his job is basically over. We’ve been spending more time together, which is fun.

What I Am Looking Forward To: I’m looking forward to having this baby! Even though, I’m a little freaked out by it, too.

Week 37

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 37 weeks

Size of Baby: A little over 19” long and around 6 1/3 lbs. Like a stalk of Swiss chard.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I think I’ve probably gained weight, especially because I feel like I’m retaining water. But, until I go to the doctor, I’m going to stick with 0 lb.

Maternity Clothes: My maternity jeans are starting to fit awkwardly due to the big belly, and most of my t-shirts are quite tight over the bump.

Gender: It’s a girl!! Avery Grace.

Movement: She’s still moving around a bit, but overall, she’s very laid back.

Food Cravings: Mostly sweet things – Dr. Pepper and donut holes. Oh, and hushpuppies from The Catfish Hole.

What I Miss: I don’t miss anything.

Sleep: I’m sleeping well and taking advantage of time to sleep.

Symptoms: Heartburn is a mainstay. However, lately, I’ve had more Braxton Hicks contractions, some lower back pain, and some hip pain.

Best Moment This Week: Our second anniversary was Sunday. Chris surprised me by taking me to do some local things since I can’t travel anymore. We went to the Lum and Abner Festival on Saturday, which is a major event in our little town. Then, we went to the Lum and Abner play on Saturday night at our local theater. It was quite the experience and as Jarrett says “not what we’re used to,” but it was fun. Sunday, he took me to a big graffiti wall just over the border in OK, and we “tagged” the wall to commemorate our anniversary. Then, we went to eat lunch, and he surprised me by getting us a room at the Queen Willimena Lodge. It has beautiful views and is very peaceful. He’s a sweet hubby!

What I Am Looking Forward To: My mom is coming this weekend to stay with me while Chris has to be out of town. Hopefully, I can get some stuff done and feel more prepared for Avery’s arrival.

Week 36

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 36 weeks

Size of Baby: About 18” long and around 6 lbs. Like a Crenshaw melon. (What is a Crenshaw melon?)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I went to the doctor today, and I have lost the pound I gained, so I’m back at 0 lb.

Maternity Clothes: My maternity jeans are starting to fit awkwardly due to the big belly, and most of my t-shirts are quite tight over the bump.

Gender: It’s a girl!! Avery Grace.

Movement: She’s still moving around a bit, but overall, she’s very laid back.

Food Cravings: Nothing really.

What I Miss: I don’t miss anything.

Sleep: I’m sleeping well and taking advantage of time to sleep.

Symptoms: I’m still having heartburn, and I’m feeling more uncomfortable. Also, the Braxton Hicks contractions have continued. Mostly, they make my whole stomach tight and hard, which is just uncomfortable and not really painful.

Best Moment This Week: I went to the doctor today, and he confirmed that she’s head down. He also said that my cervix is halfway thinned, and I’m 1 cm dilated. It’s starting to feel very real now that she’s on her way.

What I Am Looking Forward To: Our second anniversary is this weekend. Chris says he has a bunch of stuff planned. I’m excited to get to spend a weekend with him.