How many weeks: 37
How big is baby: 19.1 inches & about 6.5 pounds
Weight gain: 34 pounds
Sleep: It's become more and more difficult. I think I am looking forward to sleeping comfortably again.
Best moment this week: I went to the doctor this week. He said that I am 2cm and 70% effaced. He said that for this being my first child things are looking really good. He thinks that I will go into labor on my own without any problems. However, because I have gestational diabetes, they have set a date to induce me! December 11th. I hope he comes before then, but it's nice to have a definite finish line in sight!
Food: Give me some MILK!! I have been going through about 2.5 gallons of milk every week. I just can't get enough of it!
What I'm looking forward to: Seeing that cute little baby face. I'm also looking forward to the whole birth experience. The thought of pushing him out scares me a little bit but I am excited to experience it!
The Ugly: Baby has dropped, a lot! I had an ultrasound at my appointment and the tech was really surprised at how low he was. He has assumed the birthing position and is head down! Which, is great for my lungs and my appetite, but terrible for the pain and pressure in my pelvic region!! Oh and baby has inherited his daddy's head... yay for me!
Other: Each week at my appointment we have to do a Non stress Test. This is where they hook you up to the monitors to track baby's heart rate and your contractions. My son does not like this. As soon as those things go on he spends the next 20-30 minutes kicking them until they are taken off. It's funny to watch. I should record it!
How big is baby: 19.1 inches & about 6.5 pounds
Weight gain: 34 pounds
Sleep: It's become more and more difficult. I think I am looking forward to sleeping comfortably again.
Best moment this week: I went to the doctor this week. He said that I am 2cm and 70% effaced. He said that for this being my first child things are looking really good. He thinks that I will go into labor on my own without any problems. However, because I have gestational diabetes, they have set a date to induce me! December 11th. I hope he comes before then, but it's nice to have a definite finish line in sight!
Food: Give me some MILK!! I have been going through about 2.5 gallons of milk every week. I just can't get enough of it!
What I'm looking forward to: Seeing that cute little baby face. I'm also looking forward to the whole birth experience. The thought of pushing him out scares me a little bit but I am excited to experience it!
The Ugly: Baby has dropped, a lot! I had an ultrasound at my appointment and the tech was really surprised at how low he was. He has assumed the birthing position and is head down! Which, is great for my lungs and my appetite, but terrible for the pain and pressure in my pelvic region!! Oh and baby has inherited his daddy's head... yay for me!
Other: Each week at my appointment we have to do a Non stress Test. This is where they hook you up to the monitors to track baby's heart rate and your contractions. My son does not like this. As soon as those things go on he spends the next 20-30 minutes kicking them until they are taken off. It's funny to watch. I should record it!
I know it is not even Thanksgiving yet, but I have been listening to Christmas songs for about a week now. The other day I was driving to work and the song, Mary Did You Know came on. As I started to really listen to the words I couldn't help but bawl my eyes out. I guess we never really know the impact that our children can have on the world. It's a lot of responsibility and such a great blessing that Heavenly Father has entrusted me with this precious baby. Every night when we pray Nathan prays that, "We won't mess him up." It's amazing how much trust God has in us to not mess him up. I just hope and pray that we will be able to raise him so that he can reach his full potential.
Funny Moments: We took a breast feeding class. Oh boy was it a hoot. The instructor was very hippie. She kept rambling off all of these things that breast feeding will do for you baby and I just sat there thinking and where's your proof? Then one of the highlights of the class was when she said that breast feeding should be a family experience. Let your husband drink your milk, he will enjoy it. LOL!! I had to do all I could to not bust up laughing!
