Wednesday, December 28, 2011

40 Weeks- Last Update!


Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 40 Weeks!!!! Fully Baked! 

**Christmas morning- Holy cow I'm HUGE!**

Last week I posted a bare belly shot which was taken 1 week before delivery, here is a side by side comparison picture of me with my mom one week before I was born. We were basically the same size pre-pregnancy and the same age. 

Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is the size of a small pumpkin...yeah an 8+ pound pumpkin!

It's hard to say for sure how big your baby will be, but the average newborn weighs about 7 1/2 pounds and is about 20 inches long. His skull bones are not yet fused, which allows them to overlap a bit if it's a snug fit through the birth canal during labor. This so-called "molding" is the reason your baby's noggin may look a little conehead-ish after birth. Rest assured — it's normal and temporary.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Looks like I'm going to end this in the 35 pound gain category which is good considering I started off very small and seem to be having a good size baby. I actually didn't gain any weight this week despite all the eating I did for the holiday.

Maternity Clothes: Now that I'm working from home until he comes I'm just wearing leggings and Kristian's shirts

Gender: BOY!

Movement: Still feel him throughout the day though I think he sleeps more, probably saving his energy for the big moment. My in-laws were able to feel a few kicks during Christmas which was fun. 

What I miss: not constantly wondering if every feeling/twitch/pain I'm having is labor starting.

Sleep: Still sucks though last night I decided to sleep on the couch since my constant getting up, tossing and turning have been keeping Kristian up as well and surprisingly I slept great. I might try sleeping on the couch again tonight. 

Symptoms: Contractions and cramping though nothing consistent or regular enough to go to the hospital for yet. Also, feeling a lot more nauseous which is the worst. 

Cravings: Sweet Tea from McDonalds. Drinking it right now in fact. 

Doctor's Appointment: I had my last official doctor's appointment yesterday and I made Kristian go with me so that he could meet the doctor that will be doing the induction and ask any questions he may have. It appears I've gone from a fingertip to 1cm dilated in a week and I'm 80% effaced. The doctor was even able to feel the baby's head!! Since I was finally dilated he was able to do a Membrane Sweep to try to kick start labor...FYI it hurts! So far it's just made me feel very crampy but I'm hoping I might be more dilated.

The plan right now assuming he doesn't come prior, is to go into the hospital tomorrow night to get a prostaglandin gel applied to hopefully help me start to dilate and contract more. They will monitor me for a while and depending on what happens I may get sent home for the night and then will go back in Friday morning to start the Pitocin.


Best Moment this week: Getting to spend Christmas with our families rather than in the hospital which has been my fear for the past 9 months. I can't believe next Christmas I'll have an almost 1 year old son!

What I am looking forward to: Getting labor over with and holding my sweet baby boy this weekend!!!


*I'm not sure if I will be posting again before the baby arrives so any thoughts and prayers you want to send my way would be greatly appreciated*


22 comments:

princessapr said...

All the best wishes coming your way!

It looks like he dropped. Your belly doesn't appear as high as it was last week so he's getting ready so maybe he'll come before he's evicted. Who can blame him? It's quite warm and toasty in there though I can't imagine that comfortable.

Aw, you'll be in the hospital for New Year's Eve. Will they allow a bit of champagne in?

Mrs EyeCanSee said...

I love that you have that picture of your mom pregnant with you! So cool!

Enjoy these last few baby free moments! Can't wait to "meet" him soon!!

Mrs. Pancakes said...

Awww..you are so pretty! Hope baby comes soon!

bananas. said...

you may say that you're huge but sister you are ALL belly! you look FANTASTIC!!!

i'm so excited for you...you're about ready to pop! woohoo!!!

♥ Marcy ♥ said...

I AM SO SO SO SO SOOOOOOOOOOOO INCREDIBLY EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it! You are going to do great ;)

Darianne said...

I bet your getting excited! He's soon to be here!

Unknown said...

What a neat pic. You look so cute!

beka said...

AH! You and your mom's comparison shot is awesome. I am wishing you rest while you get ready for that little boy to come, and healthy delivery for you both!

Kristen said...

You look beautiful... and I am sooo excited for you. Prayers, love, happy thoughts... all of it coming your way!!!! Cannot WAIT to see pics of the little man!!!!!!

Lindsay said...

So excited for you guys!! I cannot wait to see pictures of the little man! :)

Kristen Alexis said...

Good luck!! I hope all goes well the next few days and I'll be keeping you guys in my thoughts. Can't wait to see pictures of this handsome baby!

Kristen said...

Keeping you in my thoughts can't wait to hear about his arrival!

Good luck!!

Brittney said...

Thinking of you and your family, and can't wait to "meet" the little guy! =)

Karen said...

Prayers for a safe and smooth delivery!

AmyJean {Relentless Bride®} said...

You look absolutely stunning! Gorgeous! I'm so excited for you! Sending you all my positive thoughts for a great and smooth labor! Btw, I LOVE the comparison photo...that is an awesome thing to have! :)

Why Girls Are Weird said...

Sending you good thoughts for a safe and easy delivery!

carrie1 said...

Accccckkkk.... I am so excited for you!! I hope everything goes well and can't wait to the hear the good news that your baby boy is here. =)

Mrs. Lopez said...

I can't wait to see baby pics! You look great! Glad yall had a wonderful Christmas hospital free!

Heather said...

Lots of warm thoughts and wishes to you, Kristian and the baby! I can't wait to see the pictures and am glad you were able to enjoy a nice Christmas with your family.

http://sweetcanadian.blogspot.com/ said...

It's the big day tomorrow, i have been following since before you got pregnant so i can't wait to meet him!

BG said...

thinking good thoughts for you today!!! you will be awesome and i can't wait to see pics of your precious baby boy! :)

Nicole-Lynn said...

So exciting! I love the side by side comparison shots! Too cool.

I am scrolling down to this post before reading your birth story and other posts... I wanted to start from where I left off! lol