37 Weeks

37 weeks is here and almost gone, as of today there are 16 days left till Baby Girls due date.  We started off this week with my 37 week appointment which was more eventful than expected. First thing my Dr. said after measuring my belly is we have got a big baby.  A week ago my belly was 37 cm and at this appointment it's 40 cm.  Usually your belly should correspond with the number of weeks along you are, so last week only being one cm ahead wasn't that big of a deal but now being 3 cm larger than I should be pacing she ordered an ultrasound to see how big she is.  

Look at those chubby cheeks!! The first thing Dave said was those are my cheeks in there :)  We found out that she is definitely big, at 37 weeks she's already weighing in at 7lbs 6oz with 3 weeks to keep on cooking. They couldn't tell us her length because it's too difficult to determine but based on her tibia she's shorter, also sounds like me :)  

My Dr. also directed me to be off my feet as much as possible for the remaining two/three weeks, since i'm experiencing so much back pain and circulation issues she also ordered me to go to physical therapy till this lady is out. I had my first session and it really did help A LOT. The last bit of news she said was there was potential to induce early if she gets to big and also to be ready for the potential of a c-section.  I quickly told her that was fine with me, why they seem less scary than natural to me is a mystery but it really does. 

37 Weeks

After that news from my Dr. it forced me to reevaluate the next couple of weeks.  Lots on the to do list to get completed and things to get in order from work so that I could work from home until she arrives. 

The glider got delivered which was HUGE, I was worried that we wouldn't get it till mid August, so happy it's here. My good friend Paula came over and did a nursery overhaul.  She literally organized everything from the changing table to the closet and we took everything out of the boxes, set up the monitor, set up the mobile, got the baby bjorn ready, you name it she did it.  

Saturday we did little things, well Dave did.  He installed a dimmer in the nursery as suggested by Paula, he got us a new carbon monoxide detector and bought us a safe which we definitely need with more and more people that will be int he condo it's just smart to have. He also installed the car seat - IT'S GETTING SO REAL. I packed my hospital bag since that's a must and organized a few drawers that really needed it.  All sitting of course :) That night my Mom and Dad came to the city and we celebrated you Nana's birthday.  A few days early since it's in the middle of the week.  Dinner at Tarintino's and desset at Forever Yogurt, yummy.  She was very excited that she has finally gotten her Flag Pole for the front of the house and we also found an adorable Scottie water color for the new house in Florida. 

Sunday we headed to Deerfield to celebrate Elyena Finder's 1st birthday.  It was a nice party at Matt's parents house.  Lots of kids running around playing and swimming in a baby pool, a BBQ and the birthday girl.  I took Dr's orders seriously and sat the entire time, luckily we have great friends that all sat with me in the heat! Afterward we stopped by Kara and Ross's since they literally live 5 minutes away and said a quick hello.  We would have stayed for dinner but momma was super tired from being in the sun so home we went. 

How far along? 37 Weeks

How Big Is Baby this week? She is the size of a Winter Melon at 7lbs 6oz 

Total weight gain/loss: 35+

Latest purchase: After my organizing session with Paula she sent me out with a list, I bought her mattress bc I figure at this point big gifts are probably over.  I bought swaddles, changing pad linters, burp clothes and knobs for the dresser. 

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: A distant memory - I wake up almost every 2 hours at this point to turn or pee or just be uncomfortable... at least i'll be ready for night feedings. 

Best moment this week: Seeing the nursery finished (minus the mattress)

Funniest moment this week: Joking that i'm to tired to complain about how uncomfortable I am with our IU friends

Miss anything? Feeling in my hands 

Movement: She's busy in there, it's like she pushes her legs out and her but goes all the way to the right side of my belly

Food cravings: All food, no wonder people gain so much at this point i'm like a garbage disposal

Anything making you queasy or sick: Oddly calamari grossed me out at dinner this week

How Big is the belly: 40cm Much bigger than last week, Dr's are talking about having me go a little early 

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: Def. experiencing braxton hicks contractions

Anything swollen? ME!!! 

Best way to describe my mood: Happy 

Looking forward to: The mattress being delivered so I can post pictures of the finished nursery.