B2 Bumpdate: 37 Weeks

Well, I'm still pregnant.  I thought for sure with all the Labor & Delivery excitement last week that we would have a baby by now.  At my check up I hadn't progressed any further so my Doc said my contractions (that are still happening) aren't active and that we'll wait it out until either I progress further, my water breaks, or we happen to make it to our due date.  Not the news I wanted to hear, but I can agree that it's best to let Rowan bake as long as possible for health reasons.

So, I thought it would be a great idea to wear the same dress that I wore with Mykenzi's bumpdate at 37 weeks with Rowan.  I haven't done too many comparison pictures and figured this would be a prime opportunity for one.  The excitement of the comparison picture quickly wore off when I put them side by side and realized how cute and quaint my 37 week bump was with Mykenzi compared to the house I'm lugging around on the front of my body with Rowan.  I'm a little terrified at how big this boy is going to be.  No wonder everything in and on my body hurts!

How far along?  37 weeks, 4 days

Total weight gain?  +29lbs, gained another pound this week, so this boy must be plumpin' up like he should.

Maternity clothes?  I pretty much live in leggings and the only tank top in my wardrobe that currently fits.  I haven't put real clothes on in days.  #sorrynotsorry

Stretch marks?  Yep, and after the comparison picture, I realize why I can't stop them.  They are all mostly below my belly button.  At this point, no amount of moisturizing is keeping them at bay, so I'll just have to reassess the situation once this little guy vacates the premises.

Sleep?  I added another pillow to my pillow fort.  This boy is heavy which makes rolling over an act of Congress, so sleep has been challenging this week.

PEAK of the week?  I made it to what they now consider "Pre Term" which means it's safe enough for baby to come out, but they still prefer you to make it to "Term."  I was a little nervous when we almost had him at 36 weeks, so I'm comfortable where we are at now.

PIT of the week?  The waiting game.  Patience isn't my strong suit and I'm so uncomfortable and irritable that I want him here so bad and the waiting is killing me.

Big Sister?  She has been glued to my bump for the last few days.  Constantly rubbing it and curling up next to it.  She knows something is about to happen!  Hopefully it's a smooth transition for her.

Daddy?  Is officially Mommy/Daddy.  He's been great at taking care of everything and keeping me off feet as much as possible.  I know this has to be tiring since he does work all day and then comes home and takes care of me and Mykenzi all night.

Miss anything?  Sweets. Always.

Movement?  He's still movin' and groovin' in there and he is not shy to let me know when I'm making him uncomfortable which is starting to be any position I sit in.  I try to keep telling him if he would just make an exit there's more than enough room in the outside world for the both of us.  So far, it hasn't worked.

Food cravings?  Carrots and Broccoli.  We seriously eat steamed Carrots & Broccoli with every dinner.  I don't know why but it's my go to dish right now.  A lot healthier than the cakes and sweets I really want.

Anything making you feel sick or queasy?  This heat.  Welcome to Summer.

Gender?  Boy!

Symptoms?  Contractions, general aches and pains, and fatigue.  I have been so tired lately.

Belly button in or out?  It pokes out.

Happy or moody?  Emotional.  I've cried over the stupidest stuff lately and I just can't seem to control it.  Emotions are at an all time high right now.

Looking forward to?  Meeting Baby! I hope it's soon.  This Momma is exhausted.