Only About 2 Weeks Left

Peanut's the size of a pumpkin!

Baby is about 18.9 to 20.9 inches long and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. Her head is now about the same circumference as her abdomen.  By week 38, your baby may have about an inch or so of hair already. She's also slowly shedding that white goo on her skin (called vernix caseosa), but you might still see some of it at birth.

Getting ready for Peanut to join us really soon.  Organizing the baby's closet and getting the final touches put on.  Not much else is going on.

37 weeks, term :)

Peanut's the size of a winter melon!

Yay! Baby has reached full term. She likely measures around 18.9 to 20.9 inches and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds, and she's gaining about a 1/2 ounce each day. During week 37, baby's practicing some skills: inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking. She's also getting her first sticky poop (called meconium) ready for her first diaper.

Only about 3 weeks to go but I'm hoping Peanut decides to come a few days early.  Sleep has been fleeting lately; keep waking up sore and it's very hard to roll over without smacking Michael in the head.  Had my OB appointment on Monday.  Everything looks good, heartbeat was 135-145 and I'm measuring right on.  Peanut's head is lower in my pelvis already but not much else is going on (not really effaced at all and only 1 cm).

4 Weeks Left

well, only if I have Peanut right on my due date.

Peanut's the size of a honeydew (my favorite melon)

She's still in the 17.2- to 18.7-inch and 4.2- to 5.8-pound range and continues to beef up. Your once-poppy-seed would probably be able to breathe on her own if she was born right now. (If not, she’d probably need some TLC, but she’d likely be okay.) Most of her systems and her organs, such as her liver and kidneys, are in working order at 36 weeks.  Since baby really could decide to make his arrival any day now, try to put in a little prep work. For example, if you took a child birth class a few months ago, you might want to reread any materials you were given and practice some of the breathing techniques you learned with your partner. Go over your plan for getting to the hospital, and all the what-ifs (like, if you go into labor while you’re at work, will you go home first or straight there?).  Week 36 is also a good time to enjoy a date with your partner. We’re guessing you won’t be up for dancing, but a nice dinner might be just what you two could use.

Had a good time at my brother's wedding on Saturday.  Danced with the cutest guy in the room (Patrick).  He wouldn't come off the dance floor.  Michael and I had to take turns dancing with him.  I'm excited for the baby to come, mostly so I can sleep on my back again and get off the couch easier.  Plus I'm ready for the braxton hicks contractions to go away.  I get so uncomfortable and they seem to be increasing.  Maybe this is a sign peanut will come early.

35 Weeks, 35 Days to Go

Peanut's the size of a coconut! (Makes me want a Pina colada right now)

Growing, growing, growing. Yup, baby and you. You’ve reached 35 weeks, and your uterus has grown about 1,000 times its original size, a number that might sound exaggerated to everyone else -- but to you it probably feels more like a million. You can expect to gain about a half-pound a week before birth, and baby’s beefing up, too.  He's about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. From here on out, he won't get much longer, but he's plumping up. He's now about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds, and he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth.  Now, his hearing is fully developed, and he responds best to high-pitched noises.  If it's a boy, his testes have probably fully descended.

Having a few rough days lately with heartburn and indigestion as well as all the Braxton Hick contractions; some are painful like a real contraction.  Some days are worse than others.  I've found using the exercise ball really helps with the BH contractions.  Peanut has been very active lately.  It's fun to watch my belly dance.  We are loving the good weather and take as much time to be outside as possible.  Only about 35 more days to go, I'm excited to have Peanut here but a little worried about how I'll do with a 2.5 year old and a newborn.

Patrick and I "sharing" my Pina Colada (it's a virgin) on the cruise last summer.

Cute Bedtime Story

I went to the church craft night and left Patrick home with Michael.  I wasn't sure how it would be at home as Patrick cried alot when I left.  He didn't take a nap today as well which most likely lead in part to the crying fit he had.

When it was bedtime Patrick picked out a book to read, "Llama Llama Misses Mama."  In it a little Llama goes to preschool for the first time and misses his mama.  At one point, during lunch, the little Llama starts to cry.  Michael read it and when they got to the part where the little Llama is missing his mama and cries Patrick pointed at the picture and then made a sad face and pointed to him-self.  Michael asked if he was sad that mama was gone like the llama and Patrick nodded.

Peanut's Killing Me

today at least.

I've been having a lot of Braxton Hicks Contractions today.  Everything gets tight and makes it comfortable to walk and sit.  A few have also hurt; kind of like a period cramp.  My back has been killing me too.  I've been very uncomfortable today.  I'm hoping this is just a one day thing and that tomorrow I'll be back to normal.

I don't remember feeling this way with Patrick at all.  Could just be because this time around I'm chasing Patrick and the daycare kids all day.  If this keeps up, I'm hoping I don't make it to June 11.  Seriously hoping this baby comes the first week in June instead of the second.  Never thought I'd be ready to be done already.