38 Weeks

Friday, 22 November 2013

How far along: 38 weeks

How big baby is: I didn’t bother looking up the averages. At my appointment yesterday the doctor took some measurements during the ultrasound and estimates that baby Ariana is around 8 pounds or a little more today.

Baby is the size of: A giant baby… that’s how I feel anyway. But here’s the produce for the week… (A leek? Really? I’m guessing this is just to show how long the baby might be?)

Baby’s development: She’s done. She’s been cooking in there for 38 weeks. Her brain and lungs will continue to develop and she will probably be adding more fat until she is born.

Mommy’s belly: Well, posting belly shots at this point is not my favorite.  :)  But for posterity’s sake...

Baby’s movements: Her movements have gotten more subtle but not less frequent.

Symptoms: Exhaustion, irritability… I’m so done being pregnant. I’m ready for the baby!:)

Food cravings: Still sweet tea.

Emotions: I’m feeling irritable and impatient. I’m really trying not to be moody but it’s so hard. I don’t love this current version of myself and hope I am more pleasant to be around than I think I am!

Sleep: I’m sleeping well and sleeping a lot. Going to bed early, napping when I can. My energy is gone, which makes for great sleep.

Anything else: Apparently I misheard Dr. N. at my last appointment. Or he was wrong either this week or last week. But either way, I’m only dilated to a 1. He did still say I’m very soft which is a good start. Next week is Thanksgiving, which throws off our regular Thursday visits. I have to see him Tuesday and then he will decide if I can be induced on December 1st or if we need to put it off a week. I’m afraid he will put it off but I guess that’s in God’s hands. In the long run another week won’t make a huge difference, but right now, when I feel so miserable, it would make me really sad to have to wait longer. May the Lord give me patience!

What I am looking forward to: Tying my own shoes, being able to put lotion on my ankles, reaching things in the kitchen cabinets, fitting into some clothes - any clothes, rolling over in bed in less than 23 seconds. But more importantly, snuggling a new baby, nursing her, rocking her, dressing her, singing to her, smelling her, staring at her… you know, being a mommy. :)