37 Weeks

February 27 - March 5
 
A little late this week, but we are officially out of Week 37! I am still feeling pretty good and hanging in there. Lots of BH contractions and pressure down low, but nothing really concerning or leading me to think that this baby is going to be here before next week. This is good given all the snow hitting the DC area right now...gotta make sure my mom can get a flight out! As far as things to do to finish getting ready, I am basically just trying to keep the house clean, laundry done, and everything in order. If Charlie decided that today was the day, I think I could handle it. Had my 38 week appointment yesterday and had no change, so still barely 1cm dialated, not really effaced. Babe is still super low...although it doesn't really look like it to me based on pictures, but I can feel her head way down there and the doctor can feel her when checking me. Gotta wrap up some work projects and then just ride out the next couple of weeks!
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Survey says...

How far along?: 37 weeks

Total weight gain/loss:  Well based on Monday and today, +1. Yesterday, when I usually do these posts, it was more than that. Let's stick with majority rules. Sitting right at +30 total.

Maternity clothes?: Still yes and no. Making things work. Popped a button on my cardi from yesterday (pic below), so my non maternity clothes are basically crying out to me to stop wearing them.

Sleep: Pretty good. Still get achy hips.

Best moment of the week:  Had a great weekend with Grace. Rocked her to sleep one night after she started crying around 9pm and tried to really embrace the time snuggling with my little girl and give her as much time as she needed.

Movement:  Yes and it's definately getting cramped in there.

Food Cravings: Got another Shamrock Shake. It was good. Also a McFlurry this week. Really gotta curb the fastfood desserts...sort of gross.

Gender: Girl

Belly Button: My poor, poor belly button. That is all.

Stretchmarks?: Haven't noticed any more since my semi-freak out at seeing one last week. Thank goodness.

What I miss: I miss hard workouts and running. Going to try to up my walking game for the rest of this ride. I've been pretty bad lately about getting in anything other than chasing Grace and the dogs around.

What I am looking forward to: Mom gets here in 1 week! Looking forward to my last solo weekend with my girl (hopefully) and to celebrate I'm going to dominate some pancakes drenched in syrup during our weekly brunch. Already excited about that.

Weekly Wisdom: Just trying to enjoy the time I have left both being pregnant and as a mommy of 1.

Milestones: Surpassed my 1st pregnancy's timeline. Happy to still have this girl cooking away.

Grace's space: Oh, Gracie-Lou. We battled another round of the sickies. Actually this post is late because we spent yesterday morning at the doctor and now have antibiotics, a steriod, and inhaler for Grace's ear infection, cough, and allergies. Homegirl needs to catch a break, especially if she is going to be allowed to visit me and the baby in the hospital. She seems on the mend today and is back in school, but man...it is the worst having a sick kiddo. She did leave the doctor singing, "I feel better, so much better nowwww!" (From Doc McStuffins)

Belly Pic:

37 Weeks with C

No comparison picture this week...but here's something:

xo,
H