Hawes Family: 39 Weeks!

How Far Along: 39 Weeks! 1 week till due date.

*Thursday (yesterday) I am 2.5cm dilated and 50% effaced.

How big is baby: He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, about the size of a mini-watermelon.

*Doctor said he thinks he is average size like 7.5 lbs

This weeks development:

He's probably able to flex his limbs now.

His brain is still rapidly developing -- he's getting smarter by the week!

His nails may extend past his fingertips.

My Body:

False labor. Usually these pains start in the front of your body and ease up when you switch positions. You'll know it's real labor when they start at the top of your uterus and become more frequent.

Water breaking. Call your doctor if you suspect yours has broken, or if you think you could be leaking amniotic fluid.

More heartburn, hemorrhoids, pelvic pressure and trouble catching your breath.

The urge to nest. Don't stress though -- you'll never get everything done.

Stretch Marks: Ones I have getting slightly darker...nothing new
Weight gain/loss: up a total of 35lbs yikes!
Maternity clothes: Nothing new, probably wont be buying anything even though tops that fit are limited now.

Best moment this week: Increase in dilatation and effacement which means progress and getting closer to labor starting!
Movement: Same, he has always been a good mover. Movements are less often but more powerful when they occur.
Miss Anything: Nothing really this week.

Food cravings: Breakfast foods

Symptoms: pelvic discomfort is severe when getting up from sitting and walking. Baby is at station 0 or 1.