37 weeks in. This is what is happening with My Little Loodle:
Congratulations! You've got what is officially considered a full-term baby, even with three weeks to go. That doesn't mean she's finished growing — in fact, she's still packing on about a half pound a week (at this age, the average fetus weighs about 6.5 pounds). That makes it a little crowded in your uterus, so she’s probably not kicking as much, though she’s probably stretching, rolling a bit, and wiggling (all of which you’ll be able to feel!). Right now, the little superstar is busy rehearsing for her big debut, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid (to get the lungs ready for that first breath), sucking her thumb (to prepare for that first suckle of milk), blinking, and turning from side to side.
Congratulations! You've got what is officially considered a full-term baby, even with three weeks to go. That doesn't mean she's finished growing — in fact, she's still packing on about a half pound a week (at this age, the average fetus weighs about 6.5 pounds). That makes it a little crowded in your uterus, so she’s probably not kicking as much, though she’s probably stretching, rolling a bit, and wiggling (all of which you’ll be able to feel!). Right now, the little superstar is busy rehearsing for her big debut, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid (to get the lungs ready for that first breath), sucking her thumb (to prepare for that first suckle of milk), blinking, and turning from side to side.
My Symptoms: I can't stand for a long time or walk that much without my feet and ankles swelling and feeling uncomfortable, fatigue and trouble sleeping at night, acid reflux hasn't been too too bad this week. Little cleaning urges, but not as bad as I think they will be when the "nesting" urge really comes.
Maternity clothes? Nothing new... yoga pants and large t-shirts are comfortable when it's cold. When it's warm, I steal Paul's shorts and his work out sleeveless shirts (just for around the apartment) :P
Sleep? Sleep has gotten more difficult this week. My hips and legs are starting to ache when I sleep on my sides. I have to switch positions often (this coincides with my bathroom breaks, so I guess that's good). Naps help... I'm really not looking forward to giving those long ones up when baby comes :P
Best moment last week? Hearing about the birth of a family friend's little boy! She and I have been messaging these past nine months with our experiences, stories, worries, and research findings. It was awesome to hear that she and baby are healthy. She had to have a c-section but is recovering and doing well. So happy for them and looking forward to seeing them sometime in the next year :) Also, we got the car seat and stroller! I'm happy with it.
Movement? A lot!!! The doctor was very impressed and happy with how much she moves. I'm happy... but I also want a still stomach for when I'm trying to sleep :P
Weight Gain: 175 lbs... one pound gained from last week. 32 lbs gained from the beginning.
Cravings: I haven't really been hungry this past week.
What made me cry this week: Nothing.
Medical Stuff: I do not have Group B Strep! Yippee! We are healthy! My next doctor's appointment is on Wednesday.
Something I am excited about: Picking up and setting up the crib this weekend! Also I'm excited about a gift we received at Christmas. Since we live in Missouri and my husband and his family are big Cardinals baseball fans, my sister (and doula) got us some really cute Cardinals baby gear, one of which was a diaper bag! However, upon further review, I noticed that the bird, although it is a cardinal, looked a little too angry and I wondered wear I'd seen it before... Well, this should have been a premonition to us because it is actually the University of Louisville mascot. Even though I didn't pick them to win it all (dang-it!), I'm glad they did, because now I can tote around an NCAA Mens Basketball Champions diaper bag for a year :D
(Yeah, we're cool!)
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