37 Weeks

How far along: 37 Weeks!  Some sites (babycenter) say full term is at 39 weeks and other sites (the bump) says full term is 37 weeks. All I know is the longer baby stays in the better--so that is my plan.

 

How big is baby: Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (about the size of a bunch of Swiss chard).

This weeks development:

He's practicing some skills: inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.

He's getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready for his first diaper.

My Body: Braxton Hicks contractions may be coming more frequently now and may last longer and be more uncomfortable. You might also notice an increase in vaginal discharge. If you see some "bloody show" (mucus tinged with a tiny amount of blood) in the toilet or in your undies, labor is probably a few days away — or less.
*Braxton Hicks are stronger this week

Really wondering what our boy will look like!!

Stretch Marks:  As I was showing my mom and sister my belly at Christmas they pointed out a stretch mark under my belly (where I cant see without a mirror) and I am pretty sure it was not there the night before.  I will be curious this week what the belly measurement will be at my appointment.
Weight gain/loss: Not sure.
Maternity clothes:  Nothing new, feeling like I am outgrowing my tops.

Best moment this week:  Celebrating Christmas with family. I am SO looking forward to next year having a little one :)
Movement:  Same, he has always been a good mover. Movements are less often but more powerful when they occur. Belly is getting lop sided for sure!!! His butt and feet are sticking out most of the time.
Miss Anything: Nothing really this week.

Food cravings: I ate everything I could at Christmas, and I couldn't stop. I don't know how I fit it all in.

Symptoms: I noticed the last few weeks that my cheeks have been red. I feel like I am warmer, pelvic discomfort, more gas,

Sleep: Getting up to go to the bathroom a lot. I try to stay in bed as long as I can but the pressure just gets to be too much.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No.
Gender: Boy

Looking forward to:  Each day, getting closer to meeting our little one.  I am getting more anxious about when labor will start and how it will start.

Care seat is installed! Just need to schedule a time to have it checked out by an inspector. New Richmond, someone does it at the Hospital. I don't like in my truck when I sit in drivers seat it is hard to reach baby.

 



 

Christmas Eve :)