37 Weeks

 

 

 

How far along? 37 weeks

Total weight gain: 33.5 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yes, I have been since around 20 weeks.

Stretch marks? A few more then last week on my sides but my belly is still stretch mark free.

Sleep: Sleeping is getting much harder. Lots of trips to bathroom and it's starting to really uncomfortable to rollover or adjust my sleeping position.

Best moment this week:  Michael came home from the field after a month!! I missed him a lot and life feels normal again now that he's back.  I know once Caroline gets here it will be a whole new normal so we are enjoying it just being the two of us for now.

Miss Anything? I miss sleeping through the night and I miss my body.  Caroline has taken up all the space she can in my belly and it's very hard to breath, sit, sleep, etc.   Only a few more weeks to go so I'm dealing with it.

Movement:  A lot of movement at night.  Last night Michael had his head on my belly and she was just moving all around.  Michael really enjoyed seeing and feeling his baby girl. 

Food cravings:  All food at this point is good for me.  Give me all the food.  I can't stop eating and I'm hungry all the time.  Maybe that's why I gained two pounds in one week. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.  I'm so glad that phase is over with.

Gender: It's a GIRL! Caroline Olivia Ann

Labor Signs: The cramping has calmed down a lot this week.  I increased the amount of water I am drinking and I think it helped with the cramping.  At my last doctor's appt on Friday the doctor said I was not dialated at all.  I'm pretty sure Caroline is going to be stubborn and not want to come out until after her due date.

Symptoms:  Lots of swelling but that's mainly it.  I've been very lucky to not have too many issues during the pregnancy. 

Wedding rings on or off? Off.  I was wearing a larger ring on my finger but even that ring became too tight with all the swelling.  I am not taking any chances with having to cut a ring off so now I'm going without any ring.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. I'm really excited to meet our daughter but I'm also quite anxious. Lots of nesting going on these days.

Looking forward to: My mom getting here in two weeks!  I can't believe that we are so close to meeting our baby girl now.  I am also looking forward to our Valentine's/Anniversary/Babymoon weekend this weekend.  We are going to be staying in Seoul for a few nights and eating lots of good food.  We will also be walking as much as we can in hopes that Caroline will surprise us with an early arrival.