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How far along: 38 weeks, 6 days (so, I guess almost 39)
Maternity clothes: Yes of course at this point. Unless you count basketball shorts and David's t-shirts as non-maternity :)
Stretch marks: Just this week I got three tiny ones on each side. Such a bummer to go that long, then get them at the very end. But they are small, so I think they will fade easily at least.
Sleep: Hmmm.... there's not really a way to ever get comfortable any more. Either my neck hurts, or my back hurts, or my side hurts no matter how long I arrange the 5 pillows I sleep with every night. Plus insomnia. So there's that.
Best moment this week: Seeing a lot of both of our families. David graduating BYU! Making some key decisions to where/what we do next (I'll announce that in a separate post soon!...if you are close enough with me to read my blog regularly you probably already know what I'm talking about)
Worst moment this week: Some of the best moments were also some of the hardest! It was great to see family and go to David's graduation this weekend, but it was also really exhausting for me. Also, we were happy and excited to make a big decision, but a little scared and anxious too! Lots of mixed feelings this week ;)
Movement: Started to move a little bit less, but my doctor says that is normal once they descend and just don't have a lot of room anymore.
Food cravings: Dr. Pepper. I have really been liking that this week. Which actually is strange for me because I don't hardly ever drink soda. But the past week I went to Maverick twice to get a Dr. Pepper fountain soda and then I also bought some at the store too to keep in the fridge.
Aversions: I wouldn't say it's an aversion, but my appetite has decreased quite a bit and some days I feel nauseous too.
Queasy/Sick: Yes, some days I have felt a little nauseous but it hasn't been too bad.
Other Symptoms: Tiredness and if I am being honest with myself some moodiness too. I feel lucky that I have had a pretty easy, comfortable, healthy pregnancy but these last few weeks have been really exhausting on me physically, emotionally, and mentally. I think anyone that makes it this far without being tired/moody deserves a pat on the back, a cookie, and a sodalicious Dirty Dr. Pepper on me!
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: At my 36 week appointment I was 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced. The next week I was 4 cm and 90% effaced. This week I was the same. But, I really haven't felt contractions very much! All the doctors and nurses were surprised my body was preparing itself so quickly so passively (especially for this being my first), so I really had my hopes up that baby would be coming soon. I was a little disappointed today when there wasn't any more progress, but my doctor said this was probably as far as I could go passively and that the next step would really just be full on labor. So here we wait! I've also had lots of lower back pain/aches but not anything unbearably painful.
Belly button - in or out? Kind of out and kind of flat. It's funny to me that the belly button you've had your whole life suddenly looks so different!
What I miss: Mmmm.....can't think of anything really. Some sushi sounds good though. That will definitely be something I treat myself to afterwards :)
What I am looking forward to: The baby being born, obviously!!!!
Milestones: Full term baby! After 37 weeks the baby is considered "full term" even though your due date is at 40 weeks. Mostly it means that you are likely to have a healthy, well developed baby if born 37 weeks or after.
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