How far along: 38 weeks! He could decide to greet us at any time! This is insane.
Total weight gain: I gained 4lbs since last week.. midwives think is water retention because I'm swelling really bad. I'd take a photo of my feet, but you'll most likely pass out from laughing. (I was tested for preeclampsia, which was negative)
Maternity clothes: I just bought a few Large sized long tanks from Old Navy so that's what I've been wearing... like this photo. :)
Stretch marks: Very faint ones near my stomach... very low... I was almost in the home run . but got some at the last minutes. hehehe
Sleep: Egh. I wake up every hour or so.. to pee.. and just because I'm uncomfortable I can breathe better though since baby lowered.
Best moment of this week: Baby shopping. What else? And spending time with my sister! Who's a little turd and wouldn't pose for a photo. hehe. <3
Miss anything: I've been doing really good. of course having such swollen feet is really painful and it sucks I cannot do things I really want to do. It's hard to entertain a 15 year old teenager when I can barely walk. And of course, peeing is always happening. So.. I miss being more active and having cute 7 1/2 size feet... instead of size 9 monster feet!
Movement: He's still a very active boy. Moving from one side to the other. He loves to move his hands near my hips. The midwife today said she can very easily feel his head and he's ready to go!!
Food cravings: I don't get cravings anymore really. But because of the heat/humidity, I do love getting ICEES whenever we are near a gas station. I still love my fruit and smoothies. I'm starting to think my breastmilk will come out fruit flavors. lol. (kidding)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!
Have you started to show yet: Very much so.
Gender: Boy!!
Labor signs: "Lightning crotch" . Google it.
Belly button in or out: Depends on the baby's position. Sometimes it's flat with my tummy, other times it's half in.
Wedding rings on or off: I haven't worn any rings in a long time. I'm dealing with swelling since Summer hit.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy! I want him here!
Looking forward to: Seeing that precious face and seeing if he has hair!
38 weeks pregnant
"Yow! If you feel a sort of lightening bolt running up and down your legs (and in your crotch), don’t freak out. At 38 weeks, baby’s probably sitting pretty low in your pelvis, which means he’s bumping into all kinds of nerves down there -- including some pretty sensitive ones you might not know you had. Be on the lookout for signs of labor, including contractions that come on stronger, at more regular intervals, and the “bloody show.” It could happen any day now -- or it might not be for a few weeks. Until then, try to relax." - thebump.com
Your baby's the size of a pumpkin!
Baby is about 18.9 to 20.9 inches long and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. Her head is now about the same circumference as her abdomen.
your baby at 38 weeks
- She may have about an inch or so of hair already.
- She's slowly shedding that white goo on her skin (called vernix caseosa) but you might see some of it at birth.
pregnancy symptoms at 38 weeks - "Lightning crotch." As baby bumps against nerves in your pelvis, you might feel shooting sensations down your legs and even inside your vagina.
- You're probably still having Braxton Hicks contractions, difficulty sleeping, vaginal discharge, an itchy belly and swollen feet and ankles.
- You might have had a slightly bloody, mucus discharge, known as bloody show. This is a sign labor is coming.
- You might also have some diarrhea, which could also mean baby is coming soon.
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