38 Weeks

I haven't taken a 38 week pic this week so this is the best I had of a belly shot. I kept meaning to get a pic but at the end of every day I'd realize I forgotten to take one yet again. I compared this pic to a pic of me at 36 weeks...such a change! Daniel didn't believe it when I showed him. Baby Girl is dropped and ready and so is her mama!! Well...to the ready part...and actually come to think of it the dropped part defines me pretty well these days too since all I want to do is drop on the couch. 

...and Daniel will love me for posting this pic

How far along: 38 Weeks with Baby Girl!...I'll be 39 weeks tomorrow so I thought about skipping this post, but here I am.

Size of Baby: Watermelon...and I believe it! I am guessing she will be about 8.5 lbs and 21 inches long. Daniel says 7.5 lbs. Most everyone else says 6 lbs. I can't wait to prove them wrong...this is no 6 lb baby!

Weight Gain: Why does this particular topic keep getting left off my entries? I basically copy and paste from the previous entries so I'm not quite sure how this one sneaks out. Anyway, I've gained about 20 lbs...pretty good in my book! Funny how people have no shame when they see that you are pregnant...I get asked ALL THE TIME how much weight I've gained. Usually it consists of, "have you even gained any weight?!" (I guess this is where the 6 lb baby guesses are coming from.) Anyway, just don't ask this of pregnant women, people. I mean, seriously. Not that I mind telling people...I'm pretty proud of the fact that I didn't gain an astronomical amount, but still...it's not like I want to go sharing it with everyone...close friends, fine...but strangers, no. Also, while I'm on the topic of "no shame people," someone actually asked us the other day if Daniel is the daddy. Excuse me?!

Maternity Clothes: These days I want anything comfortable...I do not care about looking cute whatsoever. As long as I am covered I am good. I would be happy if I could lay on the couch in my pj's all day...and I wouldn't be surprised if I actually DO do that over the next week.

Sleep: Just shoot me. SO uncomfortable these days.  

Foods I'm loving: Sadly, I am falling into loving anything that is easy to grab...which most often means something not that healthy. I just have so little energy these days.    

Foods I'm hating: Tomato based = heartburn...otherwise, I pretty much love shoving food in my mouth these days.

 Movement: The huge, big belly rolls have stopped for the most part. Baby Girl just doesn't have any space left in there! The last several days she has moved A LOT though. Constant jabs all the time. I will miss that. Although my ribs won't.    

Best moment this week: Being with my family! 3 of my 4 siblings (not including in-laws) were here for the weekend, along with my mom, stepdad and niece. My siblings all stayed at the house while my mom and stepdad stayed in a hotel. It was a great weekend. 

Also, going to the Dr. and hearing that her arrival could be any day! Although, then she followed up with saying, "I promise you'll have a baby by the end of September." So...who knows when she'll actually arrive but apparently things are looking good.

What I miss: This week I have been so so sore. I pretty much hate having to move...and don't even mention trying to get up out of bed. So...I guess I miss being able to get around without feeling as if I'm going to fall apart.    

What I'm looking forward to: THIS BABY'S ARRIVAL.

Side Note:  If you've been keeping up with these, obviously Baby Girl did not arrive while all the family was here. After my Dr. appt. this past Monday, I really thought she might have arrived by now but...obviously not. My mom left for WA State for 4 days so what kind of crazy timing would it be for Baby Girl to come while she's gone! We shall see! Due date is in 10 days.