Friday Bump Date - 38 Weeks

Week 38 of Pregnancy

 

 

 

How far along? 38 Weeks & 5 Days

Total weight gain/loss: 40 pounds per the scale at my Doctor’s office.

Maternity clothes? Still in both maternity and pre-pregnancy pieces.

Sleep: This week I’ve gotten a steady 5 hours of sleep each night – only waking up twice per night to use the restroom. Those 5 hours have done wonders!

Best moment this week: Having an ultrasound during our 38 week appointment. Your sister was finally able to see you on the screen. The last ultrasound we had was at week 18 when we found out the gender, and she missed that appointment. She was so excited, and said “Hey Bubby” as soon as the nurse focused on your little face. After hearing her voice, you began moving your mouth as if you were talking to her. Kaylee thought that was so awesome!

Have you told family and friends: Most definitely.

Movement: Lots! I steady get kicked in the side, and see the outline/indention of a food and knee. Those kicks can sometimes be painful and make me jump.

Food cravings: Crushed ice – preferably Zaxby’s or Tijuana Flats, watermelon, strawberries, and honey mustard chicken bites from Zaxby’s.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing at all.

Have you started to show yet: Definitely.

How big is baby? The size of a leek; measuring 19.5 inches from head to heel, and weighing 6.8 pounds.

Gender: Boy.

Labor Signs: A great deal of pelvic pressure/pains and Braxton Hicks contractions.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Daily acid reflux and back pain

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: Feeling normal and not having the need to use the restroom 100 times a day!

What I am looking forward to: Finishing Sister’s room, and getting the last bit of things needed to finish the nursery.

Wedding rings on or off? On. This week there hasn’t been much swelling at all.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Both. Moody - only because I’m over being pregnant, the Florida heat has come early this year, and I’m ready to hold you!

Milestones: Getting all baby clothes washed. Going through our baby shower gifts and getting everything put in its place.