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.