Baby is full term and I made it another week for a bump shot!
(I thought the moving boxes were an appropriate background for this picture since it represents where we are right now.)
How far along: 37 weeks, 3 days! The little man is FULL TERM!
Baby is the size of a: Watermelon. Is is just me or does that seem huge?
Maternity clothes: I'm not buying any more! In fact, I have started looking around at 'regular' clothes :)
Food cravings: Chocolate dipped ice cream cones (either from DQ or McDonalds). I've only gotten one in the past week, but I have wanted one just about every day.
Anything make you queasy or sick: Nope.
Miss anything: Flat stomach, bending over, being able to move around swiftly.
Boy or Girl: BOY!
Movement: Still has his usual squirms and kicks. The other night he was very active and my stomach looked like it was about to explode. Justin made a comment and my response was, "You know it's a life size baby in there!" He seemed to think that was funny and has made that comment everyday since. The little babe is no longer the little gummy bear that we were first introduced to.
Best moment this week: Getting lots of stuff done! The baby's room should be finished today [hopefully!]
Worst moment this week: The random shoots of pain that I have started to get in my upper thighs.
How have I been feeling: Tired, but I have still managed to wake up at 6am everyday and teach a full day. The babe must be sitting on some nerves because I get these shoots of pain that hit me all of a sudden when I'm walking and it will stop me in my tracks!
Other tidbits:
- Went on our hospital tour!
- After our hospital tour we had a dinner date at the Biltmore. It was weird to think that it could be our last date before we ever need a babysitter!
- I am thankful for my mom for coming in to school everyday this past week to help me out. Although yesterday she told she was glad "I gave her Friday off." Haha- I sound like her employer ;)
- Doctor's appointment went well yesterday- still at 3cm, I have officially 'dropped' and the little guy is further down into his descent. Doctor said he is about 1/2 way down the birth canal and is head down!
- The doctor asked me if I was doing a natural birth and I told her yes. Her response was that it should be easier for me to go natural since I am nice and 'ripe.' Hmm... I sound like a piece of fruit.
- The doctor also said my weight was fantastic! Yes! Holding steady at lower +20's weight gain.
- I think I felt some contractions on Tuesday night. The next day Justin went out and bought snacks for us to take to the hospital (that is him packing his hospital bag!)
- My mom and I almost bought the same dress for my brother's wedding (from two different stores)! People don't call me my 'mother's daughter' for no reason ;)
- We have been extremely productive this week:
- Installed car seat and took it to fire department to check that it was installed correctly.
- Re-packed my hospital bag and have it sitting near the front door.
- Started and made excellent progress on the baby's room.
- Ordered a dresser and glider
- Buying the glider was an 'extreme couponer' moment- with the wrong price listed and us getting it for lower + coupons + gift cards- we saved about $200! It was awesome!
- Dresser is assembled thanks to my husband's hard work!
- Glider is being picked up this weekend!
- Painted nightstand for baby's room white
- Booked hotel room for my brother's wedding!
- Bought other accessories for the baby's room: pillow for glider, hamper, storage containers
- Washed baby clothes, bedding and blankets
- Hubs assembled all 3 strollers! He is on an assembly roll :)
- Bought last minute necessities that we did not have for the babe
- Started to move our things out of our apartment
- On the school front I have also been very productive: packed up some of my things and took them home, organized the room for 4th quarter, lesson planned for not only next week, but the week after spring break and made ALL of my sub plans, been assessing students like crazy and finally have all their grades ready for report cards, pulled out resources for 4th quarter, met with interim sub to go over lesson plans and the general functioning of the classroom.
- I am feeling pretty good on the school front about leaving. All my plans are reading to go. I would just like to get these report cards done and I would feel 100% ready. Still hoping to make it one more week though and take my maternity leave as planned.
- Justin has been so amazing this week. He has been working so hard getting things ready to move, assembling things for the baby and getting the baby room ready. He is turning into quite the handy man :)
- Last night, my mom, Jen, Debbie and I spent about 3 hours in the baby's room getting it ready and it was really special having them there and helping. My mom made the comment that it is amazing to just look around the room and see how the Lord has provided for us, and she is completely right. I never thought I would have the baby's room up and running fully how I dreamed about it, before he was born, and we have managed to get everything I wanted. The Lord is good :)
Countdowns:
- Days until due date:18!! That is so close!
- Days left of teaching:5! 5! 5!
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