37 Weeks-Full Term!

Baby Size: 
Wintermelon
20.5" long  
7 lbs

Gender: 
Girl!

Knickname: 
Monkey, she does not stop moving 

Baby Changes: 

• She's practicing inhaling and exhaling
• She's also working on gripping and blinking
• She is building up meconium, her first poop
• All her crucial organs are considered full term
• She is still head down and very active

Weight Gain: 
-1 lb this week, total gain of  36lbs

Cravings: 

• Popcorn, kettlecorn
• Ice cream

Aversions: 
Still aren't experiencing any. However I'll be avoiding tomatoes which are giving me serious heartburn again.

Showing:  
Ha.


Body Changes: 
Things are becoming more difficult, that's for sure. My lower back is continuously hurting. I've kept up going to the chiro which has definitely helped. This morning I was able to get out of bed with minimal pain, so that was good. My hips have been getting the stretching sensation more often, and I keep having mild cramping/stretching in my pelvis. Heartburn is definitely triggered by tomatoes, so those are a no go at night. Cervix is still closed, but softening still. Being a planner, this whole not knowing when labor will happen is really starting to get at me. Trying to take one day at a time, and focus on my list of things to get done.

Worst Moment this Week: 
Realizing I have stretch marks low on my belly. Also I apparently have Gestational Hypertension. My blood pressure keeps elevating, so I am now having non stress tests twice a week. Really hoping that it stays at bay.

Best Moment this Week: 
I have a new nephew!

Looking Forward To: 
Hopefully meeting my new nephew this weekend. And you know, maybe go into labor soon....

Completed this week: 

• Done working
• Picked up paint for the glider
• Almost done Reading Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Natural Childbirth
• Stretching using the birthing ball for back and hips
• Things to complete: 
• sign up for infant CPR class
• prime & paint the changing table (for downstairs bath)
• prime & paint the dresser 
• paint glider
• hang up her mobile
• get a frame for the family tree art
• order the glider cushions

Firsts: 

• Stretch marks on my lower belly
• Diagnosed with Gestational Hypertension
• Sensation of my hips stretching
• Officially up twice a night to pee
• More frequent BMs, (which can be a sign of labor coming)