I cannot believe how quickly – and how slowly
– this pregnancy seems to be going! Some days I cannot believe that I am well
into week 38 and other days I am ready to go on a mile long hike in the hopes
that I can speed this pregnancy along. I am anxious to meet baby Julia, but at
the same time I know this may be my last pregnancy so I am bittersweet about it
ending. Nothing is written in stone, but we will see how I handle having 3
little ones 4 years old and under.
How Far Along:
38 Weeks Pregnant {38 weeks 5 days}
Due Date:
June 22nd, 2013
Boy or girl:
Girl!
Bump Picture:
Here
it is…
Baby Development:
Baby Julia is slowly
shedding that white goo on her skin (called vernix caseosa). Her head is now
about the same circumference as her abdomen. She may also have about an
inch or so of hair already!
Symptoms:
Baby is in the head down position and has been
bumping into my nerves frequently – causing shooting sensations which are not
very pleasant. Her movements have slowed down a bit – as she has finally started
to run out of room for her old somersaulting tricks. She has dropped... so I can breathe a little easier.
Currently craving:
I am
still on the seafood kick… it seems to be the major thing I have craved this
pregnancy. Although I have had quite the sweet tooth, I am trying to curb that
craving with fruit instead of the ice cream that I really want {the pounds that
go on are the pound I will have to work twice as hard to take off after all}.
Currently Avoiding:
Nothing.
Belly button status:
Flat
Movement:
Aside from her hitting my nerves frequently she has
been doing some rib kicking. I am just thankful that I have such a long torso.
Name:
Julia
Any appointments?:
I saw
the doctor this week and I am 1-2 cm dilated. Baby’s head is down and I could
go any time. Crazy!!!!
Any baby related
purchases?:
No
purchases so far, but I am on the lookout for her curtains. I waited too long
and the ones I liked were sold out.
