37 Weeks

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate. :)

 

As much as I loved it, I am excited for it to be over so that our kid can finally make it's way into the world. You cannot imagine how incredibly impatient I have gotten. I am generally very patient and can wait things out, but I am so ready to meet our baby that I am going crazy sitting around waiting.

 

I think it's finally hitting me what this is going to do to me from here on out.
The other day as I was driving it really hit me... I'm going to be a parent soon. Seriously... Am I old enough to be a parent? How does that even happen. haha. I am definitely excited and ready, but the word parent definitely throws me off guard.

I really couldn't be more thrilled, It'll just take a few more days or year or decades to sink in I'm sure.

 

I am ready to meet this little baby of mine that has been kicking me in the ribs for the past month.
It's weird knowing that there is a little person in there and that pretty soon she'll be ours forever. It's amazing how much I care for the little thing even though I haven't met her yet. I worry about her and care about her and it's crazy to think that I already want what is best for her. I can't imagine what it is going to be like once she's here and growing up.

 

I didn't realize that I could care for someone so much already. I am ready to meet her and get going on all the fun things we're going to do. Like tea parties. We're definitely having a million of those.

 

 

 

 

This was at our Deters Family Christmas party on Sunday. Everyone says I still look so small, but I definitely feel huge and baby girl in there is just the right size and weight so I'm grateful that I haven't gotten immensely huge and uncomfortable. Yet.

 

 

These were at the doctor's office last week. I waited while he went up and delivered a baby so me and the kid chilled in the office and watched YouTube videos on my phone. I definitely think my face is getting puffy and showing the preggie glow.

 

 

RJ is beside himself impatient about getting this show on the road. He's ready to meet his baby and start loving her like I already have. It's hard for him to still imagine there's a baby in there because she doesn't move very much when he puts his hands on my belly. So needless to say, he's ready to be part of all the excitement.

 

 

Last but not least, an awesome work bathroom picture showcasing the big bump. :) This shirt shows off that I do indeed have a big belly that I am trying to balance around the place.

 

As for the fun things...

 

How Far Along?

37 weeks and 3 days

 

Total Weight Gain?

23.5 lbs as of last Tuesday

 

Maternity Clothes?

Yes, definitely shirts and I'm still sort of fitting into my pants.

My belly dropped a few days ago and it's definitely harder to button them up.

 

Stretch Marks?
There is only one that I have noticed so far and it's pretty light... I'm hoping it stays that way.

 

Sleep?

I haven't slept terribly this last week, but it definitely hasn't been good either. I have been a lot more tired this week. Growing a baby is tiring business.

 

Best Moment this Week?
I had pretty good Braxton Hicks contractions last Saturday and I was so hoping that it was actual labor. No go, but it still got me really excited. Oh and going over to LDS Hospital and just finding out where we need to go when things do start going down. I imagined myself waddling in and causing a stir. I can't wait!

 

Miss Anything?

Being the smaller version of myself and not feeling tired.

 

Movement?

TONS! of movement this week. She's either whipping her head around and gouging me in the lady bits or her feet are doing a little tap dance on my ribs. I love feeling her moving around although it's not very comfortable. It gives me peace of mind knowing she's still chillin in there and doing good.

 

Food Cravings?

Nope... Barfing more than ever this week so nothing sounds good. I can honestly say I haven't had really any cravings this whole pregnancy. I spent the majority trying to keep food down, not thinking about what was going in.

 

Anything make you sick or queasy?

Everything.

 

Gender?

Girl

 

Labor Signs?
I have had a lot of cramping and Braxton Hicks off and on, but I don't think there's been any real labor signs. Which is a big bummer.

 

Symptoms?

Uncomfortable... and more uncomfortable-ness. The biggest has been cramping and pain in my ribs from her feet constantly being there. I have a hard time sitting or laying for more than two minutes in the same position and lots of pressure in my stomach. I have also been really nauseous this week.

 

Belly Button in or out?

Out

 

Wedding Rings on or off?

On, but finally tight.

 

Happy or Moody most of the time?

Pretty moody this week to be honest. It's just uncomfortable all the stinkin time.

 

Looking forward to?

Going into real labor and my appointment today to see if I'm dilated at all!

I'll keep you posted.