How far along: 39 weeks
Baby size: The size of a watermelon. Around 18.9-20.9 inches long and weighs 6.2-9.2 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 38 to a beach ball.
Bellybutton in or out: out
Maternity clothes: yep brr.....I need some wintery maternity clothes but there's no point in getting any now.
Symptoms: Braxton Hicks contractions, tired and uncomfortable in general.
Names: "Little Bit"
Gender: not finding out
Movement: I don't know what it's doing in there but it does NOT feel good.
Sleep: I think I've built up a resistance to Unisom.
Food aversions: nothing
Food cravings: cookies and ice cream.
Best moment(s) this week: the UT vs USC win!!!
What I miss: getting a good night sleep
What I'm looking forward to: seeing the baby and having Thursday off from work.
What's going on with the baby: The baby is able to flex its limbs and its brain is rapidly developing and its fingernails may extend past his fingertips.
How far along: 38 weeks
Baby size: The size of a pumpkin. Around 18.9-20.9 inches long and weighs 6.2-9.2 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 38 to a beach ball.
Bellybutton in or out: out
Maternity clothes: I hope the baby comes before it gets too cold....all of my maternity clothes are summery.
Symptoms: Braxton Hicks contractions, trouble sleeping, itchy belly and heartburn.
Names: "Little Bit"
Gender: not finding out
Movement: oh yeah.
Sleep: I can't wait to sleep on my stomach and back again.
Food aversions: apples
Food cravings: anything that's bad for me.
Best moment(s) this week: spending too much money at Carters and getting our house professionally cleaned (since I can't bend down and breathe at the same time).
What I miss: going for walks and not getting a backache.
What I'm looking forward to: getting my hair cut later today, the next OB appointment tomorrow, the UT vs USC game and book club on Sunday.
What's going on with the baby: The baby may have about an inch or so of hair already and it's slowly shedding that white goo on its skin but you might see some of it at the birth.
How far along: 37 weeks
Baby size: The size of a winter melon. Around 18.9-20.9 inches long and weighs 6.2-9.2 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 37 to a beachball.
Bellybutton in or out: out
Maternity clothes: All the time....and Andy's PJ pants.
Symptoms: heartburn, Braxton Hicks contractions, and occasionally my right ankle swells (never the left....weird).
Names: "Little Bit"
Gender: not finding out
Movement: oh yeah.
Sleep: The baby must be trying to get me ready for all those late night/ early morning feedings.
Food aversions: apples and crushed pineapple.
Food cravings: ice cream....which I have plenty of after hosting a baby shower this weekend.
Best moment(s) this week: seeing the baby at the ultrasound on Thursday (it has hair!!), Katie's baby shower and the UT vs UGA game.
What I miss: not feeling like a blimp in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What I'm looking forward to: getting our house professionally cleaned (a gift to myself), my next dr appointment later today and not having anything to do this coming weekend.
What's going on with the baby: The baby is practicing some skills: inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.
How far along: 36 weeks
Baby size: The size of a honeydew. Around 17.2-18.7 inches long and weighs 4.2-5.8 lbs. On the "dad" section of thebump.com it compares the baby's size at week 36 to a Ukulele.
Bellybutton in or out: out
Maternity clothes: yep. CJ enjoys rubbing his head on my belly when I sit on the floor so a lot of my shirts are covered in dog hair.
Symptoms: heartburn, Braxton Hicks contractions, aches and pains and I'm sore when I walk after sitting for a while.
Names: "Little Bit"
Gender: not finding out
Movement: I think the baby poked my sciatic nerve during work yesterday and made my leg jump. Ouch!
Sleep: Andy says that I stay on my side of the bed....but my belly doesn't.
Food aversions: apples
Food cravings: Triple peanut butter cookie bars (luckily I'm making some for tailgating).
Best moment(s) this week: Megan's baby shower, our 2 year anniversary (thanks for the Reese's pie, card and flowers Andy) and buying the rest of the stuff we needed off the registry.
What I miss: bending down and being able to breath at the same time.
What I'm looking forward to: The next OB appointment this Friday!!!, tailgating and the UT vs UGA game and Katie's shower on Sunday. What's going on with the baby: It's getting closer to being able to breath on its own. The baby's skin is getting smooth and soft and its gums are rigid. The baby's liver, kidneys, circulation and immune systems are basically good to go.
