37 Weeks!!!!!

July 12th-July 18th 2013

How Far Along: 37 weeks!!!  OFFICIALLY FULL TERM TODAY!!!!   Only THREE more weeks until my due date!

Size of baby:  Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard).

My baby this week:   Your baby is now considered "full term," even though your due date is three weeks away. If you go into labor now, his lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. (Some babies need a bit more time, though. So if you're planning to have a repeat c-section, for example, your practitioner will schedule it for no earlier than 39 weeks unless there's a medical reason to intervene earlier.)  Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz.

Sleep: I think I only had one night of decent sleep the whole week. I AM SO TIRED. I just can't seem to fall asleep, and when I finally do, I wake up every hour or two and have to get up like three times to pee! 

Best Moment of the Week: Going to my O.B. appointment and finding out that she is no longer concerned about the baby's shape or size and that it is perfectly safe for me to attempt a vaginal delivery!

Movement: Yes-I feel him moving every day and night and some days he is more active than others. At this point, I'm not feeling many kicks or flutters, but more like rolls and jabs. 

Food cravings: This week I have been loving ice tea and Snickers bars! Not the healthiest. I could also go for some sushi, but I have yet to satisfy that craving. 

Gender: BOY!!!!!!

What I Miss: I miss myself. I feel like a cranky old lady has taken over my body. I am just miserable and uncomfortable at this point. 

What I'm Looking Forward To: Going into labor. It is the strangest feeling knowing that the biggest, most life-changing moment of my life is just around the corner and it could be hours, days, or weeks away! 

Milestones: Making it to full term!!!!!

Emotions: Feeling really frustrated that everyone and their dog are having their babies early and I'm still pregnant. I mean, I just hit full term so I still have some time until my due date, but I feel like I've been pregnant forever. 

Symptoms:  Nothing new. The usual misery.