37 Weeks!

Well, we've reached what the Dr.'s say is full term! Today, the countdown hit 20 days until May 5, and I can't explain how excited Hubs and I are!

We've both been super calm so far, and I think we're both just soaking up the last few weeks of just us. I'd like to say I've been getting extra sleep for the weeks to come, but that'd be a big, fat, joke. Sleep has been rough for me lately, and my allergies from the now blooming flowers and trees aren't help the cause either. 

We had a good weekend, keeping it low key on Friday's as usual, and Saturday we celebrated by brother-in-law's birthday. I wasn't feel so well, so I left pretty early, and Hubs enjoyed what I'd consider one of his last few nights out before the baby arrives. At this point, I need him on point for when she decides it's go time!

Sunday, we went to church (and both almost fell asleep...) and then to Pirate game. I thought I'd be super uncomfortable in the plastic seats, but I did fine! I enjoyed some ice cream and french fries, knowing my post-partum diet will soon be under way :) 

And here is this weeks bumpdate: 

How far along?: 37 weeks

Weight gained?: 24 pounds as of my 36 week appointment

Showing yet?: Yep! Finding it hilarious that only 4 weeks ago the Dr. thought she was small. I think she's growing rapidly!

Stretch Marks?: No

Clothes?: Maternity

Cravings?: None. Eating lots of cereal though since I've been too lazy to cook at times. 

Aversions?: No cake for me Saturday night...I had flashbacks to my first trimester when anything sweet made me queasy!

Sleep?: Meh, not so good this weekend

Gender?:  Girl

Movement?: Lots and lots, and we think she dropped because I don't feel her butt/feet in my ribs lately

Symptoms?: Stuffy nose, back pain, cramping...

Miss Anything?: Sweating from a good workout, sushi, and a hot dog at the Pirate game sounded delicious!

Wedding Rings on or off?: On

Belly Button in or out?: In

Labor Signs?: I've been having some random contractions, nothing that I can time, but more painful than BH. 

Looking Forward To: Meeting our princess! I can't believe it's so close!

Our to-do list is getting quite short, and I'm liking it :) 

Purchase breast pump (Going to talk with my Dr. about this tomorrow)

Pack hospital bag (will finish tonight! 

FINISH OUR BASEMENT

My goal was to have the car seat (not just the base) and my hospital bag in the car as of 37 weeks. We had a busy day yesterday, so we're going to do that tonight. I have to finish up packing my hospital bag, and get Hubs to pack his. Baby girl's things are all ready to be packed, but Hubs is in the process of buying her diaper bag, so that'll have to wait! 

I also realized that I have overpacked for our short stay. They suggest packing pillows and blankets, but that just seems like a lot to bring! Instead, I'm going to have them readily available for my parents to pick up at our house in case we really want them. 

I got some more information on breast pumps and need to discuss the Preventive Care Act with my Dr. at our appointment tomorrow. If she'll write me a script that I need one for when I return to work, I may be able to have it before little one arrives. More on that when I talk to her! 

All in all we're just playing the waiting game. We know she could come any time, day or night, at work or at home, so we're trying to be as ready as possible!