38 weeks (Madeline)

How far along?: 38 weeks, 3 days...or something! =) It's only a couple days here or there so whatever.


How big is baby?: Approximately the size of a Pumpkin, between 18.9-20.9 inches in length & weighing between 6.2-9.2 lbs. Let's hope she's closer to the 6 pound mark at this point then she is to the 9 pound mark. Yikes!

Total weight gain/loss: +24 pounds (+26 at my appt Friday with clothes & in the evening) still as of this AM. If I'm lucky I'll be able to keep it under 25ish. Wouldn't that be nice! lol

Maternity clothes?: Mostly wearing maternity shirts now for length (and even those are getting short!) & I need the Bella band all of the time now, but still wearing my regular jeans. But seriously? If I could just wear PJ pants every day from this point on...I would. I have one pair of leggings & I swear I will live in them as much as possible for the next couple weeks.

Symptoms: Heartburn, some back, hip & belly pain here & there. A little bit of cramping here & there. Still super exhausted, but thankfully the insomnia is not as bad this week. Still dealing with some SOB & just feeling big & uncomfortable. Honestly, she can come whenever at this point..hahaha! =)

Stretch marks?: Still just the ones from H thus far, BUT they are definitely more noticeable this week. =( And my skin also feels SUPER dry so it's been a lotion filled week.

Sleep: I'm tired. ALL THE TIME. This is probably the story of my life from now until FOREVER. At least the insomnia hasn't been as bad this week. Just trying to get as much rest as I can before baby girl arrives.

Movement: She has her slow days here & there, but she's mostly just crazy now & her movements are bordering on massively uncomfortable/alien-like. She's still sitting pretty high & likes to stick her feet in my ribs. Yay!

Food cravings: I don't have as many aversions, but still lack of appetite. My stomach fills quickly with small amounts of food & nothing sounds particularly great still. Not really sure at what point this is going to change, but whatever...I'm used to it at this point.

Gender: Sweet baby girl. <3

Labor Signs: Just the fact that she's head down still & I guess the little cramping here & there could be considered practice. I haven't been checked yet at an appt & I don't plan to be so we'll just keep on keeping on. =) Also, since I haven't been sharing posts about my appts separately I'll share that I passed my BST! Thank goodness!

Belly Button in or out?: In & I'll be surprised if it doesn't stay that way. I have yet to ever "pop" with any pregnancy. It's starting to get flatter, but it's still an innie thus far.

What I miss: Good sleep & being able to sit, bend, get up with ease/comfortably. My belly with this girl isn't even that big compared to with H, but I won't miss this stage of pregnancy when it's done.

What I am looking forward to: My friends are throwing me a little shower/dinner on Friday night to celebrate baby girl so that should be fun! Other then that, just finishing getting ready for baby, getting as much rest as possible & starting my "maternity leave" from babysitting. Only 3 more days!