Thursday, September 19, 2013

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. 




10 comments:

  1. I craved Cereal like crazy when I was pregnant. It's no wonder you are uncomfortable and in bed by 7:30, towards the end I pretty much just laid in bed ALL THE TIME. All I wanted to do was sleep. Good news is that you don't have much time left now. It will be here before you know it! I know these last few weeks can drag, but soon you'll be looking back at how quickly it all went. Good luck to you!

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  2. You are almost there sweet girl! Just a week or less to go now - you can DO it!!!:) Enjoy the last few days without having to be at work. Keep your feet up and relax. You will be meeting your daughter so soon. So excited for you!

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  3. I had to laugh that even Rocky left you alone! LOL!! I have no doubt Travis will end up leaving me alone in bed too as me and Murph are taking up over half of the bed. Ha!! Praying Little Miss comes on her own and sooner rather than later!!! That reminds me, I meant to text you back last night...send me your address.

    I NEEDED PB&J last night and didn't get it so I stopped at the store this morning and got the goods...I may be getting ready to eat one now!!

    XoXo

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  4. aww I'm so excited for you!! You look amazing and it won't be long before you meet your little one!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

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  5. I love Rocky in the first picture lol and I CANNOT WAIT to eat subs either!!!

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  6. sooo exciting! You're looking great, I can't even imagine what you must be feeling now...so close! Corn pops sounds soooo good right now!

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  7. YAY look at you so close!! So exciting! :) ha I think my hubby wants to vacate our bedroom too! :) Almost done work girl, you got this!! Nice work.

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  8. looking good! you're in the home stretch! oh, and that beer sounds amazing, i will take one of those too!

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  9. I wish you were in FL (or I was up north!) so we could get a decaf Sbux and vent to each other. I know I'm behind you by 2-3 weeks but I FEEL YOU. And the student comment cracks me up. I just got put on travel restriction today and that made me pretty happy (I did not want to drive anywhere anymore!!!) but it does make it so real! Hope you can get comfortable until she comes! And pass along your fave etsy stores puhhh-leaseeee (or "add" me on there or whatever it's called- I'm kjpugs!)

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  10. I wish you were in FL (or I was up north!) so we could get a decaf Sbux and vent to each other. I know I'm behind you by 2-3 weeks but I FEEL YOU. And the student comment cracks me up. I just got put on travel restriction today and that made me pretty happy (I did not want to drive anywhere anymore!!!) but it does make it so real! Hope you can get comfortable until she comes! And pass along your fave etsy stores puhhh-leaseeee (or "add" me on there or whatever it's called- I'm kjpugs!)

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