37 Weeks!!!

Oh My Goodness, 37 weeks! My watermelon is due in 2 weeks, 6 days! She can't get here soon enough. This picture was taken last week - I think I look the same this week, so it'll do:



After my 36wk appt
"Hey, Ben, I fixed my hair today so I need you to take a pic for me."
Taking a pic of yourself isn't as easy as people make it look, but this one turned out a little better

 My 37 week appointment was today, and still - no exciting news to report...so this will probably be a lame-o post. whatever.

weight gain: "perfect" according to the OB, wayy too much according to me. Still trying to be careful about what I eat, but I'm also to the point of I don't care anymore.

blood pressure: good! It was high at the beginning of the appt, but had gone down by the end. This stupid girl pulled out in front of me on the way there - I think I was just still worked up from almost having a wreck...people in MN drive like idiots.

swelling: not really, only a little at night and in the morning. I've taken off my ring, but still wear it when I leave the house.

Momma can't wait to: love on my baby girl!!

hmm, that's new: My belly button hurts. sooo bad. It lasted about 36 weeks til it popped. I think popped out preggo belly buttons are soo nasty. gross. Anyway, it hurts - must be stretched out ligaments or something, but ouuuuch.

heartburn: actually gotten a lot better, but I've also gotten a lot more conscious of what I'm eating and what I need to stay away from

baby wants: cookies. I imagine her in utero shoving cookies in her face just like this guy:

sleep: surprisingly getting a little better. I think this last week I've slept better than I have this entire pregnancy, which isn't saying much, but I'll take it. I couldn't sleep last night, so I made hair bows. A lot.



I made probably another 10 or so tonight while Ben and I were watching tv, I'll add pics later.
I put alligator clips on the backs, so if she doesn't have hair I can clip them to her headbands.
Ben requested one in Browns colors, and picked out colors for another one,
I KNEW he'd get into bows and outfits :)



Oooh, I almost forgot!

So crazy and maybe TMI.

Whatever.

So I now go to the OB weekly - p.s. sooo not even a big deal, all these women in my birth groups' messages boards are always whining about it, I am convinced they're just a bunch of big babies, anyway - and today was the second time Elsie.freaked.out - squirming her little arms and legs, kicking, and rolling around like crazy. She's not a fan. So today, since it happened a second time, I felt like it wouldn't be a dumb question and I asked.

Me: Can she feel that? She's squirming like crazy.

OB: Oh ya, I'm actually touhing her head right now.

AAHHH!! how crazy!!

So, of course, my goofy husband when we get home:

B: (joking) So, want me to strap on some rubber gloves and grab her head?

Me: Uhh, no thanks, babe.

hahaha. <3 him, he's so funny.

We are so ready for her to get here. Next week is a full moon which may or may not effect labor - so I'm thinking that would be a perfect time. I've knocked out pretty much my entire to do list. All the monitors, swings, bouncy seats are ready to go, her room is almost done, Ben and I have been watching childbirth education videos, the suitcase is packed and sitting by the door (has been for 2 weeks). We're ready. Just waitin' on the princess to decide it's time.

The house was spotless. It's still "clean," but kinda messy again, but I can't really do anything about it. Oh ya, I was told to stay off my feet. So, whatever, I've accepted it. The house will be clean-ish til Mom gets here. Don't worry, Mom - I've got a to-do list ready for you. :) 

-LJ





36 weeks!!

I can't believe it's been 6 wks since I posted something! I feel like every post starts with me talking about why I haven't written sooner. I've been busy, so has everyone else. whatever. I still haven't even written thank you cards. from my first shower. in November. I'll eventually get to it, I better! Baby Girl is gonna be here before we know it!!

My 36wk appointment was today, and I wish I had some exciting news to report but I really don't. The Dr said my blood pressure, weight gain, fundal measurement and Baby Girl are all perfect - pretty much what she says every appointment which I guess is good. She also said the baby is super low, but other than that nothing is really happening yet. sigh. I did get some Rx heartburn meds, if this girl is born with anything less than a full head of hair I will be completely dumbfounded.

Last week, I slept. For the first time in 35 weeks, I got a good night's sleep. more than once. I can't believe it. I have somehow trained myself to function on no sleep, which is a good thing bc when she gets here I'll be used to it. It's amazing how much more I'm able to accomplish through out the day having actually slept for once. I used my new found energy to work on the house (with Ben's help it took less than a day). I'm glad to have it in order - I hate having things out of sorts! I'm trying to keep it that way bc I also learned - over doing it never feels like over doing it til you're already done. Baby Girl was not pleased that I spent so much time on my feet.

I'm still not having any crazy cravings, at least no worse than I had pre-pregnancy. She's still a big peanut butter/banana fan. Some things she's really enjoyed lately are: fresh pineapple, green apples with fat free caramel dip, key lime pie Yoplait, and salty/sweet snacks - Chips Ahoy, Chex Mix & milkshakes :) I'm still trying not to give in to bad stuff too much, but I'm also making sure to not deprive myself of things I want. What's the point in living if you don't let yourself enjoy dessert every now and then, right?? 

Her room is almost done! All the major stuff is done, I just need to hang pictures and make/hang curtains and little random things, but I think I'll save them for when Mom is here so we'll have something to do.


Ahhhh, I can't wait!!!!!!

-LJ