39 weeks!

I'm 39 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 39 Weeks

Size of baby: Cora Jane is the size of a watermelon.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained 27 pounds.

Maternity Clothes:  I'll admit I'm tired of wearing the same clothes over and over, but they still fit.  So, I'm grateful for that.

Gender: It's a GIRL! Cora Jane (double name)

Stretch Marks: Thankfully none yet!

Belly button in or out: It is almost flush with with the rest of my belly.

Movement: Last night Cora Jane was about to kill me moving around so much.  I'm truly going to miss this part.

Sleep: My sleep has been good, but I just have to get up so many times to go to the bathroom, which is no easy feat in our high bed.

What I miss: I miss getting anywhere quickly or picking up something easily. Oh, and being able to breathe.

Cravings: I've craved hamburgers, sweet tea, potato soup, apple dumplings, and of course lemonade.

Symptoms: My back hurts pretty much all the time and had shortness of breath.

Best Moment this week:  I've tried to enjoy that last weeks of pregnancy.  Oh, and I survived my first book fair and an author visit at school!

 

We went to the doctor today and I'm 4 centimeters and effaced 90%.  I haven't had any consistent contractions so we are just waiting.

38 weeks!

 

I'm 38 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 38 Weeks

Size of baby: Cora Jane is the size of a watermelon. 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained 27 pounds. 

Maternity Clothes: This is just my pity party, but I hate that I haven't been able to wear my team colors on Fridays at school.  I hate wearing t-shirts other than when I'm at the house.  I like to support my AU tigers! 

Gender: It's a GIRL! Cora Jane (double name)  

Stretch Marks: Thankfully none yet! 

Belly button in or out: It is almost flush with with the rest of my belly. 

Movement: Cora Jane moves all the time. I love to sit and watch her even though she hurts sometimes. 

Sleep: My sleep has still be really good as long as I've been able to stay asleep. 

What I miss: I miss getting anywhere quickly or picking up something easily.  I seem to drop everything these days. 

Cravings: I've craved pizza, hamburgers, chips and salsa, and of course lemonade. 

Symptoms: My back hurts pretty much all the time and had shortness of breath. 

Best Moments this week: 

• Getting a massage a Natural Balance.
• Spending time with my hubby over the weekend.
• Back rubs by my hubby.

 I've been going to the doctor every week for the past couple of weeks.  We are moving right along.  I went to the doctor today.  I am 3 cm dialated and 70% effaced.  I've progressed a little each week.  At today's appointment the doctor told us it could be ANY day because Cora Jane has already dropped.  We are so excited!  I truly cannot wait to meet our sweet little gift from the Good Lord.  We are praying for a safe labor/delivery and a healthy baby girl.  Hopefully the next post will be Cora Jane's birth story.

 

37 weeks!

I'm 37 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 37 Weeks

Size of baby: Cora Jane is the size of a watermelon.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'll admit it's more than 25!

Maternity Clothes: I'm running out of clothes to wear not because they dont' fit, but because of the weather.  The cooler mornings are messing me up, but I'm thankful when I leave school.

Gender: It's a GIRL! Cora Jane (double name)

Stretch Marks: Thankfully none yet!

Belly button in or out: It is almost flush with with the rest of my belly.

Movement: My baby girl is going to be a mover I can already tell.  She goes all day and still goes at night.

Sleep: I'm so thankful that sleep has been good.  I go to bed pretty early these days.

What I miss: I miss being able to breathe!

Cravings: It has been sweets, Mexican, and I'm still loving my lemonade.

Symptoms: My feet have been killing me, but my back still hurts.  I'm kind of tired of the heartburn.

Best Moment this week:

• Honestly, it was nice just to have a restful weekend!

36 weeks!

I'm 36 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 36 Weeks

Size of baby: Cora Jane is the size of a honeydew.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained 20 "something" pounds.  I'm going to be scared to get on the scales each week.  I get so hungry...and then eat!

Maternity Clothes: I'm rotating my outfits. I'm looking forward to the cooler weather this week!

Gender: It's a GIRL! Cora Jane (double name)

Stretch Marks: Thankfully none yet!

Belly button in or out: It is so close to coming out. I can't believe it is still in.

Movement: Bless her heart (or mine) she is running out of room.  She is still a mover and lets me know that she is still in there just waiting to come out.

Sleep: My sleep has been really good!  I think going back to work has a lot to do with getting enough rest.  I've taken several naps over the weekend!  I'm trying to get them when I can, because I know they will be so valuable in a few weeks.

What I miss: My belly has really grown over the past week.  I can't just bend over or get off the couch very easily.

Cravings: I've still wanted the sweets, but I can't turn down chips and salsa.

Symptoms: I've had heartburn and my lower back hurts.

Best Moments this week:

• I got a massage Thursday that was amazing.  I'm thinking about getting another one before Cora Jane gets here.
• I bought a piece of furniture for the nursery that I love.
• I have our bags packed just in case.