How far along? 39 Weeks. As of today, I have 5 days until my due date.
Total weight gain: 29 lbs.
How big is baby? Baby is watermelon-sized. Doc says he weighs about 7 1/2 lbs. He needs to hurry up and come out before he gets much bigger! Please?
Sleep? Whatever!
Best moment this week? Selling my Saturn. Yay!
Movement? Always moving around in there! He’s found some sort of nerve and seems to push on it a lot. It hurts!
Food cravings? Nothing out of the ordinary.
Labor signs? Not really. Doc says I haven’t progressed at ALL since last week. I’m 1 centimeter dilated. She said the amniotic sac is bulging through that 1 centimeter hole, and that it’s possible my water will break spontaneously. Let’s hope I’m not in public when that happens!
What I miss: I miss a lot of things right now! Being comfortable in my own skin would be nice.
What I’m looking forward to: Baby’s birthday. 
39 Weeks (photo to come) May 27, 2010
Nursery May 24, 2010
Here’s a photo of the nursery! It’s all done, and we love it. I’ll post a few more photos when I get the chance!
38 Weeks May 23, 2010
How far along? 38 Weeks! Just 9 days left as of today. Woohoo!
Total weight gain: Around 28 lbs.
How big is baby? Baby is watermelon sized at about 7 lbs.
Sleep? I. am. so. tired.
Best moment this week? Discussing work with my boss and deciding I am done this coming Friday!
Movement? Lots of movement still. Some of them really smart. I think he’s totally out of room now.
Food cravings? Fruit and lots of it!
Labor signs? My Braxton Hicks contractions have changed, and now cover a lot more ground and feel a lot stronger.
What I miss: Leaning forward.
What I’m looking forward to: Having this baby SOON!
37 Weeks May 13, 2010
How far along? 37 Weeks. Just 19 days left!
Total weight gain: 26 lbs.
How big is baby? Baby is watermelon sized from here on out. Doc says he weighs about 6.5 lbs right now.
Sleep? Yeah, sure!
Best moment this week? Checking “choose a pediatrician” off our list of things to do. Found a very nice one and we really like her! Bonus is, her office is about 8 blocks from our house!
Movement? Oh man. It looks like my stomach is a big egg and he’s trying to hatch his way out. These kicks are powerful, and he stretches really hard too. Crazy kid!
Food cravings? Anything and everything. I am insatiably hungry AND thirsty lately.
Labor signs? Lots of Braxton Hicks contractions. Doc says I’m 60% effaced but not dilated really at all. Baby’s head is at a +1 station. He’s almost ready to go! (See photo below for explanation.)
What I miss: Normal clothes and shoes! I am so sick of maternity pants!
What I’m looking forward to: Finishing up some baby shopping this weekend and relaxing with Sammy.
36 Weeks May 6, 2010
How far along? 36 Weeks
Total weight gain: 26 lbs.
How big is baby? Baby is now watermelon sized, at approximately 19 inches and 6.5 lbs. I am so uncomfortable.
Sleep? It’s ok. Pretty interrupted, but I’m so tired I pretty much get up and wander to the bathroom in my sleep now.
Best moment this week? Doc’s visit Tuesday. He said baby could feasibly be born any time at this point and be just fine, and would come home with us!
Movement? Yes! I know he’s running out of room in there, but he’s still pretty active. Some of the movements are really strong and they almost hurt!
Food cravings? Nothing in particular.
Labor signs? Tons of Braxton Hicks contractions!
What I miss: Not being painfully aware of my sciatic nerve.
What I’m looking forward to: Touring the hospital tonight! I’m really curious what it’s like, and I know it’ll make me feel a little more relaxed if I know what my environment for labor is going to be.
