39 Week Update!

How far along? 39 weeks... I was REALLY hoping she'd follow the family trend of being 2 weeks early. But no such luck!

Total weight gain/measurements: 

Not sure. I kind of stopped paying attention at the weekly weigh-ins. At this point, I don't even care anymore! I am just so ready to be done, and I know that 6 weeks from now (or next week, or the week after...) I will be able to start working on losing everything and getting back to my pre-pregnancy body. So really now, this far along, it's not a big deal to me.

Maternity Clothes:

Leggings, yoga pants, anything stretchy and light weight. We randomly have had cool weather the past few days, so the heat hasn't been too unbearable. I am just trying to stay comfortable!

Stretch Marks:

Still the same. Still using the Palmer's. Again... At this point, it is what it is. 

Sleep:

I sleep a lot. I sleep during the day. I sleep all night. If I could sleep for 24 straight hours and wake up in labor I'd be the happiest almost mommy around right now.

Best moment this week:

Getting an unexpected baby gift in the form of the most adorable play mat that I had really wanted! It matches Parker's room perfectly, and it is adorable embroidered with owls. I love it. Getting a massage, manicure/pedicure, and seeing a movie ... Trying to cram in some last minute "outings" before I can't anymore.

Miss anything?

I miss not being pregnant.... I miss being able to shave my legs without my belly being in the way. It's not easy and it really hurts!

Movement:

I'm completely shocked that she can still move in there. How is it possible that there is any room left to move? But she does. And it hurts!

Food cravings:

Peach froyo ... yum.

Anything making you queasy or sick?

Heartburn.

Gender:
Girl

Labor signs:
Braxton Hicks. Last week's doctor appointment revealed that I am STILL (for a 3rd week in a row) only 1 cm dilated. Poor midwife could tell I was really bummed and said I was "1 cm and a wiggle"... she tried to make me feel better!

Symptoms: 

Pregnancy edema has not been my friend here towards the end. I can't walk around, even in the A/C, for more than 15 mins without feeling swollen :( My face looks puffy now, which it didn't much so before, and that makes me sad. I had my first "oh my gosh can I really do this?" panic attack last night... I have been EXHAUSTED the past week or so, sleeping a lot more than usual. 

Belly button in or out?

Completely flat. Still hasn't popped out.

Wedding rings on or off?

On, but sparingly.

Happy or moody most of the time?

Moody. Happy most of the time, but my mood swings haven't been this bad the entire 9 months of pregnancy until this past week. 

Looking forward to: 

Meeting Parker! Bringing her home. Starting our family :)