Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 38 Weeks
Size of baby: 19 1/2 inches long and weighs around 6.8 pounds
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 22lbs
Maternity Clothes: Yes-all maternity pants, and some maternity shirts. I'm really enjoying wearing tights as much as possible.
Gender: Boy
Movement: Yes, he is one active little fella. Lots of movement all over, pain in my ribs and pressure down low.
Sleep: I had a strange week of sleep. I woke up Sunday night with intense contractions that went away after about an hour. I slept fantastic on Monday and Tuesday, and tossed and turned all night last night. It will be interesting to see what the rest of the week holds.
Symptoms: I had a doctors appointment on Tuesday and I am 3cm dilated and about 50% effaced, so we are making progress. She said, I may or may not see you here next week for your appointment, so I've been on edge since then wondering if today is "the day". :)
What I miss: If I'm being honest, I miss my normal belly. This pregnancy has been much easier than the last, but I miss my body just being "my body" and not a human life vessel. I'll be excited to have my body back.
Cravings: Chocolate. We've gone through several bags of TWIX bars in the last few weeks. Besides that, nothing much really, my eating has slowed down quite a bit because of the intense indigestion in the evenings.
Best Moment this week: Spending time with my little Jack Jack. I cried last night putting him to bed because I realized soon everything is going to be different, and it won't just be he and I anymore. We have such a wonderful bond that I was so saddened to see that change. It made me realize how much I'll cherish these moments and years I had with just him. At the same time it was a great moment this week hearing that I was 3cm dilated. It excited me to think that we'll be meeting and welcoming another son so soon!!!
What I am looking forward to: I'm looking forward to meeting this sweet baby boy and bringing him home to enjoy our new little family of FOUR!!
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