39 week Bumpdate!

If I look tired in this picture, it's because I am. 

Forgetting to take bump pictures until 9:00 at night isn't good for anyone, 

especially Rocky.

This week: I am tired and achy. Which explains the lack of posts besides Bumpdates. Home by 5:30, in bed by 7:30 most nights this week. My sub started on Tuesday and so this will be my last week at work. This was just decided at my appointment on Wednesday and it's the weirdest thing. I wasn't really sure how long I would work if I didn't have the baby by her due date but it's just becoming impractical for me to be on my feet all day, when I'm unable to take a break, go to the bathroom, or rest if I need it. So now, I'm just trying to embrace and enjoy the last stretch of my pregnancy.

How far along? 39 weeks! 4 days until my due date!

Baby's size: Baby P is the size of a watermelon!

Total weight gain: Still at 18 lbs, no weight gain this week.

Maternity clothes? I have about five outfits that I'm rotating. I'm trying to be very creative at work so I don't start resembling Charlie Brown.

Stretch marks: The stretch marks on my belly are growing and multiplying :( I'm really so sad over it.

Sleep: I am finally so tired that I'm not tossing and turning anymore. Sleeping with the window open and feeling that cool Fall breeze in the room makes for glorious sleeping weather, too. Although, apparently I'm sprawling out more and snoring. This weekend, I found myself alone at about 3am... Jeff made his way to the guest room and Rocky decided to sleep on the couch. Really, guys?

Best moment this week: Just finally getting all the last minute things done. Sub is hired and already working in my room, baby's stuff is washed and all set up, house is clean, bags are packed, pre-baby mani and pedi is done, we are ready for baby!

What I miss: I am so looking forward to a large italian sub with extra pickles and a pumpkin beer with a cinnamon/brown sugar rim. I'd like both of these delivered to the hospital immediately after delivery, please and thank you.

Movement: Yup! She's totally out of room and my whole belly rocks from side to side when she stretches.

Food cravings: Back to cereal. I can only eat small meals so I think that's part of it but I just had to have Corn Pops this week. Like, needed them immediately.

Food aversions: Nothing really.

Gender: All the bows I ordered from Etsy are arriving and that means one thing! Baby girl!

Belly button - in or out? So out. One of my students actually said the other day, "I've been meaning to ask you this.. does your belly button always stick out so far?" Haha this is my life.

Wedding rings - on or off? They're off. And my work somehow accidentally changed my mailbox back to my maiden name so I feel like a hoochie mama these days.

Symptoms: Where to begin? I'm so uncomfortable that it's making me forget how amazing and easy my pregnancy was. I'm trying not to complain but the aches, swelling, and pressure are almost unbearable at times.

Labor signs: Cramping and lower back pain, which I was informed are contractions. Although, my cervix is "doing squat" according to my doctor at my appointment Wednesday. Still hoping for baby to come on her own in the next week!

Mood: Anxious, excited, nervous, excited, and so emotional over every little thing. 

Looking forward to: Meeting my sweet girl and watching my little family grow.