Well YES, as many of you have been asking i'm STILL pregnant! Haha Not much to add this week- just very ready for Dakota :) We had a 37 week appointment on Tuesday and had an ultrasound to find out just how *big* our little girl has gotten. Well turns out she has gained 13oz in 2 weeks!!! They are saying she is measuring close to 7lbs 15oz (don't forget, those measurements could be +/- 15oz) Yikes!! No wonder I have no energy- she is taking everything from me!! So either way, this little girl is going to be at least 7lbs!
The Dr said I haven't made any change so still dilated at 1cm (BOO!) and they said I should start watching for signs of labor, which I have been praying for!! Lol Everything else is great- Lucas and I have been cleaning & nesting like crazy! We had a great shower here on LI on the 16th & got a TON of great stuff!! Hoping to have a *baby party* with all of our close friends when she is actually here!
My parents took off for Florida to sign for their condo on Tuesday and will be back this coming Wednesday so I have the house to myself....well besides the 2 dogs, 2 cats and 3 birds!! I'm *trying* to hold her in until they get back but I am not promising anyone anything anymore! Lol Thats it for now... still hanging in there- trying to be comfortable for these next couple days/weeks and hoping I don't have to say goodbye to my husband anymore <3
Here are some belly pics from this week & last week and some info about the peanut this week! Thanks for reading guys!!
Here's what's happening during Week 38 of your pregnancy:
You're probably having a whole lot of back and neck strain, lots of fatigue, and not much relief! You continue to add a pound a week and have a hard time getting around gracefully. Don't be tempted to try to induce labor with herbs or castor oil. Herbal supplements are unregulated by the FDA and can contain highly variable concentrations and unlisted ingredients that may be dangerous. Keep eating small, frequent, nutritious meals, and if you think that your contractions may be the real thing, eat something. The calories will help fortify you for the job at hand.
Baby's now the size of a watermelon!
The last bits of vernix caseosa (the white goo keeping baby's skin moist) and lanugo (downy hair) are slowly shedding into your amniotic fluid. Baby's head is about the same circumference as her abdomen, and her head could be covered in an inch or so of hair.
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