How Far Along?: 37 weeks! This month is absolutely flying by. It's crazy to think that at this point in pregnancy I was only a week away from going to the hospital to have the twins and 2 weeks from when I delivered Cooper! He could literally be here any day/week at this point.
Weight Gain: At this point I've gained about 30 lbs I think which I can't even believe. It feels like all baby and water.
Gender?: BOY! I can't wait to see what he looks like.
How Big is Baby?: He's the size of romaine lettuce and roughly 19.1 in long and 6.3 lbs. Baby boy is practicing some cool new skills: inhaling, exhaling, sucking and blinking. In less cute news, he's getting the first sticky poop (called meconium) ready for his first diaper.
His toenails began growing around week 17 and became visible around 20 weeks (even though they were mostly translucent!), but it’s only now that they’re fully formed. At 37 weeks, his toenails actually cover his teensy little toes, reaching the end of each one.
If he's still facing head down, there’s a good chance his head has “engaged” with my pelvis by this point. This means the widest part of his head has passed through the opening of your pelvis, making way for his future journey through the birth canal during labor and delivery. Since this isn't my first pregnancy, though, he may not engage until labor actually starts.
Symptoms: My heartburn just seems to be getting worse, along with my SI + sciatic pain. I'm also not sleeping as well, and my gut seems to be more easily irritated (which kind of tells me I'm getting closer to labor).
Any Food Cravings?: Lately just been craving sweet things like the Tru Fru Pina Colada frozen fruit.
Sleep: I've been struggling to sleep. I've been going to be later than I want to, but getting up at the same time. So some nights I'm only getting like 4 hours of sleep which is awful. I'm having heartburn which makes it hard to lay flat but I'm just so uncomfortable in general so that's also not helping.
Stretch Marks?: No new ones just my old ones.
Maternity Clothes?: Yup, but to be honest it's mostly just the leggings at this point. I've just been letting my belly hang out while wearing a sports bra or something because even my maternity tops don't completely cover my belly now that he's so low.
Wedding Ring On or Off?: On!
What Do You Miss the Most?: Not having the pain in my left side and being able to walk without pain or sleep comfortably on my back.
What Are You Most Excited For This Next Week?: Spending mother's day with my family. I can't wait to sleep in and just relax all day!
Labor Signs?: Not really. Just the Braxton hicks I've been having forever and some period like cramps.
Favorite Memory From Last Week?: We re-did the front patio and now have a nice little deck with some outdoor furniture which makes it look 1,000 times better. It's actually a nice place to sit and relax now.
