Week 39

How far along? 39 weeks and 6 days

How big is baby? The size of a watermelon (which actually sounds delicious right now!!)

Total weight gain/loss: I'm almost positive I'm nearing the 50lb gain total mark! That sounds like a LOT! It feels like a lot, but I guess for my original size, I'm right on track. Scary to think about losing all of that though! I'm sure I'll get there :)

Maternity clothes? Even those are getting super snug these days. Only three (of my 9 million) dresses fit right now and my work pants are super snug. Lame. BUT my tanks and non-maternity work shirts still fit like a charm. Riddle me that! Kyle and I went out to lunch on Sunday and it was rainy and a little chilly. I didn't want to wear my normal lounge wear (you know, because sometimes I like to feel human too!) so I tugged on my one pair of maternity jeans that I hadn't touched since week 18 (and they looked AMAZING at that point.) They fit great everywhere except right where the stretchy band meets the jean material - the exact same spot where my work pants are snug. Sheesh! But they worked! And I wasn't miserable! And I felt like a person. Win, win, win! Hopefully that will be the last time I wear those (unless we decide to have another baby) - and I say that not thinking "oh I'll be able to fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans right away! but more of a 'I don't plan on wearing anything other than dresses and sweats until I'm forced to go back to work! 

Sleep: I feel like this is non existent these days - and even when I do sleep enough and I feel rested, it doesn't matter because I'm so exhausted an hour later that I don't even remember that feeling. I know, just wait. I don't even know what TRUE exhaustion is yet ;) 

Best moment this week: Definitely at my doctors appointment when my nurse asked if I was getting checked today and I said "no thank you." and she responded with "good for you! We do so many unnecessary checks and they're for no good reason." :) It made me feel good, like I'm totally justified in my decision to hold off on those as long as possible. I mean, not that I need any sort of validation, but it still felt nice to be supported and not looked at like I was crazy (like I get from some of my friends :) )  

Movement: Still not as much! Well, I say that and the past two days she's been a little wiggle worm in there! I was thinking that maybe she was getting into position for labor, but remembered she's been in position for like, ever. And Google says babies are typically LESS active right before labor, which pretty much sets in the theory that I'm confident I'm not going to have her on time. I'm okay with that!

Food cravings: Not really craving anything anymore. But I certainly am still enjoying food!

Food aversions: Nada!

Gender: Female

Labor Signs: NOPE! NADA! ZILCH! NOTHING! And I'm okay with that. Even the Braxton Hicks have pretty much stopped. During dinner last night I was getting them fairly regularly, to the point Kyle mentioned that we should probably start timing them, but as soon we he said it, they stopped. Oh well. I'm okay with her baking in there a while longer!

Pregnancy symptoms: My hands hurt. Oh goodness they hurt. I mean, not like the worst pain ever, but as soon as I try to move them - ouchies! I'm fine with normal things like typing or texting, but washing my hands and opening doors - I remember very quickly that I have carpal tunnel. Oh, I suppose I should mention my last appointment! I officially have carpal tunnel (fun!) and my midwife has NO idea what my rash is. She said it looked like shingles, but I told her that it couldn't be because it wasn't painful enough. Trust me, you don't forget that pain!! So it's just kind of hanging out. 

Belly button in or out? In!

What I miss: Being able to comfortably roll out of bed and my hands not being all hurty. 

What I am looking forward to: Her due date (which is on THURSDAY!) I'm excited to see that I was right and she was going to go past her due date! Although, I must say I've felt kind of funny, or off, for the past several days - so who really knows what's going on in there :)

Upcoming appointments/events: I scheduled a prenatal massage, mani, and pedi (thanks baby daddy!) for Thursday, so I'm excited to enjoy that little treat! And then we have our 40 week appointment on Friday! I'm not sure if I want to be checked or not to see if I'm dilated at all - we know she's in the right position and she's definitely been dropping - sooooo we'll see. I'm sure I'll be updating this at 40 weeks still!

Milestones: I'm alive! :)