39 WEEKS | FULL TERM

I can't believe it! We are 1 week away from our due date, but I'm still hoping this baby comes between the 28th and 30th.  We'll see what happens!

 

As far as growth goes, this baby is a little over 7 lbs now and around 20" long (Babycenter.com).  That is approximately the size of a small watermelon, and believe me I feel like I'm carrying around a watermelon all day.

 

How far along?  39 Weeks.  7 days left! Any day now, little baby!
Total weight gain:  31 pounds. 
Maternity clothes?  Yes, but I still hate maternity pants so I opt to wear normal jeans still.  I wore maternity jeans one day this week and couldn't stand it.  I feel like I only have two maternity shirts that fit over this belly at this point.  How did they all fit me the last time around?? 
Sleep:  I've just accepted that sleep is not going to be great or even good for the next 2+ months.  Naps are pretty much essential these days.
Best moment this week:  Today was the 39 week prenatal appointment so of course I have to say that was one my favorite moments for the week.  Everything is still normal which in my mind is perfect.  The best part of the appointment was when the doctor put the Doppler up to my belly and the look and huge smile that Conner got on his face when he heard the heartbeat was hands down priceless.  He loved hearing that heartbeat as much I did.

This past weekend was incredible for weather in November.  It meant so much for me to be able to get outside with Joe and Conner and spend some time downtown leaving jackets and coats at home.  Everyday is a new realization that it might be our last as a family of three so I want to soak it in as best as I can.
Cravings:  The cravings have gotten so real these past couple of weeks.  I haven't really had any cravings this whole pregnancy that were strong enough to act on, but not these days.  Hand me the mint choco chip ice cream!
Symptoms:  Mild swelling still, Braxton Hicks, nesting, and some serious nerve pain from this baby bearing down hard. Ease up, baby.
Looking forward to:  This is hopefully my last week of work for the year.  I'll be taking vacation and Thanksgiving holidays next week which means there will be lots of freedom for Conner and I to really spend time together without any juggling of work if this baby gives us one more week. 



Since this little baby is officially full term, I cannot wait to find out what color the eyes will be, what color the hair will be, will it even have hair, how big will it be, and will this baby be another posterior baby. (I seriously hope and pray not - that back labor pain is for real and unbearable.) Joe and I had no doubt in our mind that Conner would have dark hair and dark eyes - we were caught so off guard when they told us that he was bald, blonde, and blue eyed.  We can't wait to see if the recessive genes play out strong with this little baby.

I'm really looking forward to announcing the name more so the gender to family and friends.  The poll is about 95% voting girl and 5% voting boy give or take.  Not many people are trying to guess the name though.  Papa thinks it will be either "Jo Anna" or "Josie".  We'll see!