38 Week Update

So Close, Yet So Far

How far along: 38 weeks and 4 days or 9 and 1/2 months in normal calendar days. (See: "Excuse Me, What? The Guide to Pregnancy in Weeks and Months" for an accurate description of how far along we are.)

Total weight gain: At my doctors appointment today I had gained 3 lbs this week (whoops) and 2 last week. UNACCEPTABLE!! I weigh 147 now so I'm up 35 lbs. Nooooooo!!! I can't gain anymore. lol

Maternity clothes: I do what I want!! I wear both. :)

Stretch marks: I still only have them on my hips, none on my stomach or sides.

Sleep: Even though my body aches beyond what is normal, I am sleeping so well. I honestly can't believe how well I am sleeping with how uncomfortable I am, but hey, I'll take it while I can. :)

Best moment this week: With my pregnancy brain I am having a hard time remembering major events, but I've been having really good weeks. Tonight James and I went on a mini-date and packed our hospital bag. Procrastinate much? Why yes, yes we do.
Miss Anything: I MISS BENDING OVER AND PUTTING MY SHOES ON!! I miss my pre-pregnancy body, I miss not being swollen, I miss waking up NOT in pain, I miss being level-headed, I really miss everything about pre-pregnancy. I'm so over it. 

Movement: Little Miss Thang likes to push herself AS FAR OUT AS SHE CAN! Her movements are starting to hurt because I have literally NO room left.

Food cravings: Peanut Butter Dots. I'm still not over the fact that my husband ate my last bowl and STILL hasn't replaced the box. RUDE. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I know this sounds strange, but sawdust makes me feel like I'm going to throw up. My husband is renovating our house and that dang sawdust makes me feel so friggin sick, I can't stand it.

Have you started to show yet: If I haven't started showing yet, I'd be worried.

37 weeks 3 days
(we're both excited)

38 weeks
(James is SUPER excited.)

Name: Annabelle Emli (pronounced Em-lee) and her nickname is Belle, Cheeks, Baby Belle, Baby Bellerina, Baby Belly. I've called her all sorts of things. 

Anna- James' sister's name is Anna, my grandma's middle name is Ann, and my middle name is Ann-Marie.

Belle- My great grandma's name is Claudia Belle.

Em- My cousin's name is Emily.

Li- My other cousin, Emily's younger sister is Lila.

Labor signs: Oh yes. I am actually dilated 1 1/2 centimeters and am having BH all the time. My doctor said she should be here by next week. :)

Symptoms: Oh my goodness, do I have to list them all? Waddling, swollen everything, pregnancy brain, raging hormones, frequent bathroom breaks, and I'm sure there are more that I'm forgetting, but I guess that is what pregnancy brain does.

Belly Button in or out: It's sticking out a little bit.

Wedding rings on or off: I still take it off while I sleep and by the time I'm dressed in the morning, it fits back on my finger.  

Happy or moody most of the time: I'm pretty even right now.

Looking forward to: HAVING THIS DANG BABY!!!