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.

 

 

38 Week Appointment

Last Thursday I had my 38 Week visit with my OB. An ultrasound was scheduled prior to meeting with my Doctor due to my uterus not growing in the last 2 weeks. I was told it was nothing to worry about, but I was still a bit nervous to find out what the stopped growth meant. K and I decided to take Kaylee out of school early so that she could see her bubby on the ultrasound since she has yet to attend one of those appointments. 

 

We were beyond excited to see our little guy on the screen since we hadn't had an ultrasound since 18 Weeks! Kaylee loved every second of it. When the nurse pulled up his face, she waved and said "Hi Bubby". It was the sweetest thing! His mouth started moving when he heard that little voice of hers... almost as if he were talking back to her. She talked about that the entire ride home.

 

The nurse was able to tell us that Asher weighed in around 6lbs 7oz, and was 20 inches in length. He's a big boy. Thank goodness my due date is this weekend! He's healthy and has developed just as he should. My uterus has completely stopped growing which in return means I've run out of room, and he's steady pushing himself down. She then checked the fluid around him to make sure there's plenty so they wouldn't have to induce, and plenty there was. Technology has come so far, and simply amazes me! We were able to see that he has a head full of hair, chubby little cheeks like Kaylee, and my button nose. 

 

I requested to have a cervix exam because I've been experiencing tons of pelvic pains/pressure and 3-4 Braxton Hicks throughout the day. At this point in the pregnancy, I'm just in a lot of pain and quite frankly over being pregnant. My doctor performed the exam, and told me that I was 1cm dilated and he was positive I wouldn't be making my due date. My cervix is rapidly thinning due to my uterus no longer growing, and the baby steady pushing himself down. This was good news because I would much prefer him coming sooner rather than later.

 

Tomorrow is my 39 Week appointment, and I'm curious to find out if I've dilated any further. I'll keep you posted on tomorrow's visit, and if I receive any good news from the Doctor.

 

Asher could be here any day now... we're just playing the waiting game. Come on baby boy, Mommy, Daddy, and Sissy are not so patiently waiting to meet and hold you!

 

10 Days...

 April 12, 2015

In just ten short days I will get to hold and cuddle you, kiss that little button nose and those chubby little cheeks, smell you and take you all in, gaze into your eyes, and hold your tiny hand for the first time.

Only ten more days to go.

... and so the countdown finally begins. We've waited 10 long months for this one special day. It's almost here, and I know it will go by oh so agonizingly slow. I have so many questions; Who will you favor? Will you have a head full of hair since I've had such bad heartburn? Will you have those smoky gray eyes, or will they be dark?

I can't wait to hear your cry for the first time. Getting to witness the tears of joy and happiness when your Dad holds you for the very first time. Myself falling in love all over again while watching him with you. Kaylee becoming a big sister, protecting you, and witnessing this new love flourish within her. 

Ten days away, and our life and family will forever change. For the better of course. The Turner's will no longer be a family of three, but a family of four. I will then become a Mother of two, and love more deeply than I ever have. We're excited and ready for this new chapter and changes that will soon bestow themselves upon us.

Daddy, Mommy, and Sister can't wait to meet you Asher Graham. We're ready when you are.

In just ten short days our family will be complete!