40 Weeks

Ah 40 weeks, we meet again. Apparently my uterus makes for a comfortable home! I delivered Charlotte at 40 weeks 1 day. Today marks that day and unless I start active labor in the next few hours, it's doubtful that I'll be having him on the same day.

 

I was really upset when my due date hit with Charlotte, but yesterday came and went and I was unphased. I enjoyed what I assume will be my last Monday off with just my little girl, and was generally comfortable so I think that played a part in it. I also know that this transition is going to be a big one for our family, so we are just playing the waiting game and soaking up the last of current normal routine!

 

I have my 40 week appointment tonight and am scheduled for induction tomorrow morning. Depending on my progress, we may cancel if I'm not comfortable with the plan.

 

 

 

How far along?: 40 weeks

Weight gained?: 27 pounds
Showing yet?: Yep

Clothes?: Maternity

Cravings?: Candy!

Aversions?: Nothing

Sleep?: Terrible lately. Lots of insomina, contractions, mind racing, etc.

Boy or Girl?: Little mister

Movement?: I think his movement has slowed down but he's also dropped so my ribs aren't the center of his squirms anymore!

Symptoms?: Allergies or a cold have welcomed their way into my sinuses. UGH!

Labor signs?: Lots of contractions, lost my mucus plug, spotting, etc. I've got a lot of symptoms but no active labor yet!

Looking forward to?: THE BIG DAY!

39 Weeks

For the past 2 months I've predicted that little man would arrive in my 39th week. Here we are, and the contractions I've been experiencing make me feel somewhat hopeful that that might just happen.

 

Shoe shopping at 39 weeks= a major workout!! 

 

I cannot wrap my head around the fact that he'll be here any day now. I think I'm too focused on trying to keep life as normal as possible for Charlotte to realize that it's so close!

 

I have my 39 week appointment tonight, so we'll see if these contractions are helping things progress or not.

 

I'm looking forward to meeting our babe but I will miss this bump.

 

 

How far along?: 39 weeks

Weight gained?: 26 pounds
Showing yet?: Yep

Clothes?: Maternity

Cravings?: Ice cream, toast, PB&J

Aversions?: Nothing

Sleep?: Pretty good now that we took our flannel sheets off of the bed. I can't complain much!

Boy or Girl?: Little mister

Movement?: Very active again, a lot of elbows and feet pushing on the sides of my stomach. I love it!

Symptoms?: Stuffiness is mostly gone now that the furnace is off, back pain comes and goes but otherwise feeling great.

Labor signs?: Lots of contractions since yesterday afternoon, just waiting for my appointment tonight to see if they've done anything!

Looking forward to?: THE BIG DAY!

38 Weeks

I'm officially in the "it could happen at any time" mind frame. Constantly worrying about every little symptom and thinking that maybe those gas bubbles are in fact my water breaking. Again.

 

I'm super excited about meeting our baby boy, but am really trying to soak up these last few weeks of just Charlotte. It will randomly hit me that her world is going to be rocked very soon, and it makes me both happy and sad. She's going to be an awesome big sister, but I know we'll have a serious transition period at the same time. She's a major mommys girl, and I worry she'll struggle with the time he'll need from me.

 

I keep telling myself we'll cross that bridge when we get there, but it is hard to minimize the concerns!

 

I head to my 38 week appointment tonight, and will get a check to see if I'm made any progress. To be honest, I don't think I'm dilated at all, and that's fine. I've been hesitant about my OB's plan to induce at 39 weeks, given my check at 38 weeks put me in a favorable induction category, so if I am not favorable, it's not up for discussion.

 

How far along?: 38 weeks

Weight gained?: 26 pounds
Showing yet?: Yes

Clothes?: Maternity

Cravings?: Having the opposite problem in that nothing sounds good!

Aversions?: Nothing

Sleep?: Pretty good! Every few nights I wake up to pee and can't fall back asleep right away, but otherwise no major complaints.

Boy or Girl?: Boy

Movement?: Slowed down a bit this weekend, I think he's running out of space ;)

Symptoms?: Back pain/twinges, cramping

Labor signs?: Pelvic pressure, RLP, cramping

Looking forward to?: Going into labor and meeting/naming little guy!

Nursery Reveal!

I am so excited with how baby boys nursery turned out! I wanted a calm and serene feel, which I think we nailed.

 

First, I love this paint color. It's very calming and goes perfectly with the gray dressers and crib.

 

I can't wait to bring him home, even if it means spending hours in this room nursing the day away!

 

 

 

Mobile- Restoration Hardware
Crib- Delta for Walmart
Animal Pictures- Coco & James Etsy
Bookshelves- Ikea
Blue Monkey- Home Goods
White Elephant- TJ Maxx
Giraffe- Home Goods

 

37 Weeks

Full term, baby! I think I'm in denial that baby boy will be here soon. I guess I also expect him to arrive at 40 weeks like his sister, but I need to keep in mind he can come at any time. We wrapped up the nursery this weekend and I'm in the process of washing the last of his laundry.

Friday night we were surprised with a family sprinkle to celebrate and spoil baby boy. We got a lot of diapers, which are obviously MUCH appreciated, a lot of fun summer clothes, Aden & Anais swaddle blankets, shoes and a stash of PeePee TeePees. These things are hilarious!

Charlotte came down with strep throat, so we got her started on antibiotics on Saturday morning and by Easter Sunday, she was back to her normal self. The warm weather also puts everyone in a good mood, and we had an awesome day.

I go in this afternoon for my 37 week appointment. I don't think they'll do an internal exam, but I have a feeling that he's dropped. I no longer feel his little bum in my ribs, and I'm definitely feeling more pressure and stretching.

How far along?: 37 weeks

Weight gained?: 26 pounds
Showing yet?: Yes :)

Clothes?: Maternity

Cravings?: Sweets! Thanks Easter Bunny :)

Aversions?: Nothing

Sleep?: Better this weekend now that the furnace has stopped running so much at night.

Boy or Girl?: Boy!

Movement?: Very active lately! I'm soaking it all up!

Symptoms?: Back pain/twinges

Labor signs?: Pelvic pressure, RLP, some minor contractions/cramping

Looking forward to?: Going into labor and finally meeting this little guy!

To- Do List

Pick up pump (it's not in yet)

Have baby

Name baby!

36 Weeks

Last day of March and I think I will be jinxing myself if I said April is baby month, considering how close my due date is to May, but I am tempted!

 

We are SO close to being done with the nursery, we just have to hang one piece of art that I made. I am so excited with how it turned out, and I know little man will love it. Now if only I could get Charlotte to let go of her rocking chair so I can put it in his room....

 

Our to-do list is shrinking and I'm really excited about it. Other than some nesting and cleaning, I don't think there is much to do to prepare for his arrival!

 

I had my 36 week appointment yesterday and ott the Group B Strep Test. They did an internal exam- no progress aside from my cervix being soft. I didn't have much progress with Charlotte until the morning my water broke, so I'm okay with this :)
 

 

 

How far along?: 36 weeks

Weight gained?: 24 pounds
Showing yet?: No denying it

Clothes?: Maternity

Cravings?: Nothing really

Aversions?: Having a hard time finding things that sound good to eat.

Sleep?: Terrible the past few nights. A lot of waking up on my back and trying to get comfortable. Also waking up HOT!

Boy or Girl?: Boy!

Movement?: He's been much more active lately. My momma heart swelled up yesterday when Charlotte was sitting on my lap talking and he went nuts!

Symptoms?: I get some random twinges in my butt when he squirms on my left side.

Labor signs?: Some mild cramping but I associate that with dehydration.

Looking forward to?: Meeting and naming this baby boy!

To- Do List
Hang picture

Online childbirth class

Pick up pump

Pack Hospital Bag (only things left are last minute items!)