37 Week Preggie Update

Nothing much to update this week and besides, I'm really tired while writing this.  I've had more energy this week but it's gotten hard to move around comfortably.  I started playing baby crying for  Spartacus.  The first time  he looked like "what is that" for 30 seconds then he went back to sleep.  I think the sounds annoyed me more than him (my own baby won't annoy me).  I think the phone ringing annoys him more!!  I tried again later that day and he was a little more concerned.  He figured out that it was coming from the computer and he jumped up and came and laid by the computer...so sweet! We also went to the doctor and it's still pretty much a waiting game until Baby B's arrival.

My baby shower was also this week.  I had a hard time finding something that fit but luckily, one of the dresses I ordered fit enough that I could wear it!!!  Everyone came out to show love for Baby B and we were truly grateful.  It was a great time being with everyone!

Baby Shower Pics (will update with more)

Headed to the shower!

My beautiful mother (Grandma) and I

Me, Baby B's Great Gramma and Hubby

Hubby, Mother in Law (Grandma) and Me

Cupcake table...wish I would have gotten a better pic of the banner

Cookie favors

Photo Collage

Bump Photos

           

What Fruit/Veggie are you?  Honeydew Melon (Ovia), Swiss Chard (Baby Center), & Winter Melon (What to Expect & Photofy)

Due date:  October 18, 2016 (but could be before)

How far along:  37 weeks, 5 days

Next appointment:  October 5

Gender:  Team Green and still wondering with this little baby is

Total weight gain/loss:  Gained 2 pounds this week, so that makes 22

Exercise: Walking at work and walking the dog

Stretch marks:  Nope, which is so surprising since I feel like I'm stretched to capacity

Swelling: My feet swell a little but it's usually gone by the next day

Maternity clothes:   That's really all that I can fit

Belly button:   Still hasn't popped but it sticks out...if that makes any sense.  I still have in my stretchable belly ring.

Wedding Rings On/Off: On

Happy or Moody: Neither, just been a little stressed with work!  The amounts of work I have to do before my maternity leave is ridiculous! 

Sleep: Think I'm suffering from pregnancy insomnia!

Food cravings: Slurpees and Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream bars!!

Symptoms:  A lot of symptoms this week!! My sciatic pain was so much better this week.  I've found that if I roll on my back like a flipped over turtle, I can massage some of the pain away.  It comes back towards the end of my work day but it's so much more bearable.  I also had some leg cramps in my left leg (I think I mentioned it last week)...more like a charlie horse in the middle of the night that awakens me.   So painful.  I've had some back pain and stomach pain.  I actually took off work one day this week because I woke up to some contractions and pelvic pain and thought I may have been in labor.  I haven't slept much so I think I'm also suffering from pregnancy insomnia.  I go to bed then wake up at odd times and can't go back to sleep until right when it's time for me to get up for work! Go figure!  My acid reflux has also returned with a vengeance and it's sticking around all day long.  Last but not least, flatulence...aka gas...aka..fart...aka...poot.  For the last 2 weeks it's been atrocious! I can't sneeze, laugh, pee, etc. without a peep.  TMI?? I'm just being real!

Movement: Tons and I have no more space for Baby B to move so he/she is continuously pressing on my right side in the same place which causes it to be so tender

Labor signs:  More contractions this week.  Not sure if they are just BH contractions or pre-labor contractions! Everyone seems to think Baby B is coming early...but I don't think so!

What I miss:  Wearing regular sized shirts.  This week has been a challenge in finding things that fit my bump, especially with the changing weather.

Food/Smell Aversions: None

What I'm loving:   Just seeing my pregnancy progress as it should be

What I'm looking forward to: Seeing our baby.  With it getting this close to the end, I'm starting to get a little antsy with knowing what our baby will look like...not necessarily what it is (even though I can't believe I went this long NOT knowing), but does it have mine or A.J.'s nose or what hair color, etc.

Best moment this week: Our baby shower.  It was so much fun and it looked like everyone had a great time!  I'm sad we didn't get some pictures of the decor though as it was really nice :(

  

Milestones: Making it to 37 weeks!

  XoXo, 

Crystal