38 weeks

Pumpkin

Total Weight Gain: As of my doctor's appointment on Wednesday, I am at 21 pounds total weight gain.  I lost a pound, but baby was measuring at 36 weeks, which was growth over the previous so no concern.

38 weeks
Please excuse this picture as it was literally at 11:59 pm on Thursday

38 weeks with K
Apparently 38 weeks just makes for bad pictures :)

Doctor Update: Blood pressure was still good {a little high for me} at 119/76.  Urine was good.  Baby has had great movement this week and heart rate was 130 bpm.  Dr. N did not check me, so no new update on dilation and such.

Maternity Clothes: Still able to find some things that fit me as far as maternity clothes go, although the pumpkin feels pretty accurate.  I have been blinding some with my white legs in shorts, but Mama doesn't care.  It's been warm!

Sleep: Still okay as long as I take a Tums before bed and sleep on the wedge.

Best Moment of the Week: This week was pretty boring, but I'd have to say my hospital tour with Jared and Jenny {doula}.  We are all good to go, whenever this baby decides it's go time.

Worst Moment of the Week: I've had some swelling in my ankles and hands.

Movement: This baby is back to being crazy.  Although, it feels like it's dropped, as the punches seem awfully low sometimes!

Food Cravings: As typical, nothing really.

Food Aversions: Can't think of anything.

Symptoms: Swelling as I've previously mentioned, heartburn, leg cramping, feeling like a whale, etc.

Gender: Seems to be that the consensus is leaning towards boy, but we shall see!  Don't forget, you can make your guess here if you haven't already!

Names: Elliana Hope or Cayden Michael

Labor Signs: Lots of Braxton Hicks and some serious contractions as well.  Nothing too serious or consistent.  I'm a little afraid that I won't pay attention close enough to contractions until it is far along in the process, as if they don't hurt, I don't pay attention to them.  

Belly Button: Still lovely like last week, but I'm still being an optimist as the line has not appeared yet!

What I Miss: Chewing gum - can't wait!  And putting on my pants/shorts/socks easily.

What I Am Looking Forward To: Meeting this baby.  Until this week I was having slight panic about the whole birth process, as I know what to expect this time around.  Thanks to Jenny, as she put it in great perspective that I have the opportunity to {not have to} give birth again.  I can't wait to meet this little one!!