Week 39 (6/29-7/3/14)
So I'm obviously writing this post about a month after the fact, but we must have all weeks documented! Even if they weren't completed!
This week was pretty uneventful.. just a lot of anxious waiting, answering the same questions over and over.. "is she here yet" "any labor pains" "do you think it will be this week??"... I.DON'T.KNOW! Honestly, I know it's all with good intentions, but the questions get pretty obnoxious when you're 500 months pregnant in 500 degree heat, and there's NO WAY to know when it's going to happen.
....And who knew it was going to happen this week!! :) another post on that!
This was the last photo I took before Viv arrived (5 days before):
Due Date: 7/7/14!! So close!!
The baby is the size of: a watermelon.... seriously people!!? 18.9-20.9in and 6.2-9.2 lbs
"Coming down to the wire, your baby weighs around seven to eight pounds and measures 19 to 21 inches. Those measurements won't change much from now on, but her brain is still growing at an astonishing rate (a pace that will continue for the first three years of life) – with changes you'll be able to recognize firsthand as your baby's skill-packed bag of tricks expands almost daily." http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-38.aspx
Gender: It's a girl!!
Symptoms: I have more energy, but I hit a wall by 5pm and am usually in bed by 7 or 8. I still have the sinusitis (constant stuffy nose).. especially when I eat?? Frequent headaches, hip/joint pain, and I pee all the time! like I have to pee after I pee... So, needless to say with the hip pain and peeing, I don't get much sleep either! She moves all of the time and there's not a whole lot of room in there anymore so it feels pretty crazy! It's VERY difficult to bend over or get comfortable. I'm ALWAYS hot, tired and hungry, and "Pregnancy Brain" is now SERIOUSLY no joke! The nesting has pretty much settled.
I've also had these white spots on my arms and legs for the past several weeks... it looks like leprosy, but apparently it's just poor circulation, which I'm already known for, but Viv is definitely taking a little extra and I'm fine with that.
Sleep: pretty much impossible! I get up every hour to pee and reposition. My snoogle is my best friend right now though!!
Cravings: I'm loving lara bars, tea, salads, sandwiches, smoothies and FRUIT, and ice cream! Basically anything cold. And this week was all about sweets!
Food Aversions: STILL can’t do bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, whole tomatoes or certain kinds of meat.
Total Weight Gain: 22lbs and 12 inches around my waist! Feeling large and in charge!... and ready to have this little one!
Activity: Going from a sitting to standing position is about all the activity I can handle these days. I am walking as much as possible to help get this business rolling!
