38 Weeks

I had my weekly appointment today. The baby's heartbeat was strong in the 140's with lots of movement. My cervix is completely closed and the baby has not dropped. No contractions, no cramping, no nothing. October 22nd, here we come!

How far along: 38 Weeks - 17 days to go!

Total Weight Gain: More and more each time I go to the doctor. I have noticed swelling in my feet but still.

How big is the baby: Based on my ultrasound 2 weeks ago and the fact that the baby is gaining around an ounce a day, I think this little one is already more than 7.5 pounds.

Movement: Lots of feet on the top of my belly and elbows in my sides.

Sleep: Eh...

Best Moment: When Owen climbs up on me, lays his head on my stomach and sings a song to the baby. He did it last night and I just started crying. That sweet boy looked up at me and said Don't cry Mommy. Love him!

Food Cravings: None, just very thirsty.

Belly Button: Still in but stretching.

Stretch Marks: No

Maternity Clothes: Dresses although even some of those are getting a little short with my large belly. I have no idea what I am going to wear to 3 days of a conference next week and I hate to buy new clothes now.

What I miss: I miss not sweating on my legs because my belly is sitting on them. I miss being able to sit comfortably in a dress with my knees together. I miss people ignoring me in elevators rather than telling me how I look like I am about to pop.

Looking forward to: Finding out what this baby is!

Concerns: Although I am pretty certain this baby won't be arriving early, I have that little thought in the back of my head that it could happen. I am a little worried that I won't be as mentally prepared to actually go into labor.

 

Pictures

Last weekend, my parents came down and brought Owen his big boy room furniture. We had already moved our office down to the living room when we bought our new desk so that room is now Owen's new room. We also switched the guest room and the nursery which was a pain because the crib had to be taken apart and the nursery furniture is heavy. And by we I mean Erik and my Dad since I can't really help lift anything. I dusted and vacuumed and my Mom was great with occupying Owen who so desperately wanted to help. I know we were all exhausted by Sunday evening.

 

The rooms are all set up but I have not had a chance to change out the closets or the drawers. So Owen is sleeping in his new room in a borrowed crib, his clothes are in the guest room closet and the changing pad, diapers and wipes are in the nursery. I am hoping to get everything organized by this weekend. I did wash all of the baby clothes so I feel a little more prepared. This weekend I will wash the car seat, boppy, bouncer and anything else that we will need.

 

Along with trying to get everything ready for the baby, we also have a leak in our roof that needs to be repaired, Erik is trying to find a new car and Owen's birthday is next weekend. Work is absolutely hectic for me with our SE conference next week and trying to finalize deals so I can get paid while I am out. Erik has been super busy being the course leader at school and he is also taking a class to become gifted certified. Hopefully things will slow down a little over the holidays so we can catch up. 

 

Here are a few more pictures from our session. I love the one of me and Owen!