August 13, 2010: 37 weeks
We've made it to full term at 37 weeks and baby is finally head down and has been there for a whole week now! At my 35 week ultrasound due to measuring "small to date" she was still sideways and had been since at least 19 weeks (my second ultrasound). Last week at my 36 week appointment it was confirmed that she was head down and again today at 37 weeks! The doctor, nurse and I were thrilled and shouted for joy and asked Brighton to stay there!
Today I saw Dr. Nicholson for the first time and I LOVED her! I also really liked her Nurse, too. She was like a mini doctor unlike the other nurses I've seen. Dr. Nicholson was very personable and soft spoken when she needed to be, she was excited to be seeing her patients and got to know me and my pregnancy very quickly. I actually get to see Dr. Nicholson next Friday and the following Friday if we make it that far. She said that the baby's head was really low and right in position to come on out! She said it seemed like baby was getting ready to greet the world.
When the nurse measured me I measured at about 35 weeks, so a small baby we will probably have - but they did say it would make delivery "easier" with a smaller baby. All is well and healthy which is all I care about. Dr. Nicholson really eased my fears about labor and delivery and pain - I kind of hope she is on call when I go into labor.
How far along? 37 weeks on the dot! The pictures above were taken about 5 days ago. You should be able to see that the shape of my belly is different from the pictures I posted last time. She went from head sideways to head down during that time - big change in how I feel and in how I look.
Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs - haven't gained any weight in about 1.5 to 2 weeks.
Maternity clothes? I bought the white linen pants and blue top that I'm wearing in the pictures at Motherhood Maternity for pictures and my baby shower. I love the outfit! I also got a few tank tops, prego thongs and a nursing bra which is too big of course - maybe I'll grow into it in a couple of weeks.
Stretch marks? None to speak of except on my lower/outer back area.
Sleep: I've actually slept a little bit better the last few nights. I still get up to pee 4 or 5 times a night and roll over ALL THE TIME - not an easy task either! My hips and groin area hurt at night so it's hard to roll over.
Best moment this week: My baby shower and getting the nursery set up - I am in super nesting phase right now, too!
Movement: Still quite a bit of movement!
Food cravings: Not really. I ate a salad at The Loop yesterday - I am such a fan of salads, but have not been my entire pregnancy - it was just okay. But, I did top it off with a milkshake, but with the whole milk and heavy cream it made me have stomach problems the rest of the day and night. Probably the last one I'll have!
Gender: After the 5th ultrasound - a GIRL!
Labor Signs: I've been experiencing Braxton-Hicks contractions on and off - usually during the evening hours. They basically feel like the baby is stretching all the way out across my belly and makes it really tight. There is no baby movement though so I know it's a practice contraction. My doctor said I'll experience contractions up until I go into real labor.
Belly Button in or out? As flat as can be!
What I miss: My butt and legs! Being able to get up without pushing myself up with my arms and hands.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting baby Brighton!
Weekly Wisdom: If you have a child, don't give a very pregnant woman your personal advice. We're not hormonally stable and don't want to hear your horrible birth story or that whatever you plan for will disappear once baby is here. If you know me, I plan everything and it never fails.
Milestones: Hitting the 37 week mark and baby is head down!
Today I saw Dr. Nicholson for the first time and I LOVED her! I also really liked her Nurse, too. She was like a mini doctor unlike the other nurses I've seen. Dr. Nicholson was very personable and soft spoken when she needed to be, she was excited to be seeing her patients and got to know me and my pregnancy very quickly. I actually get to see Dr. Nicholson next Friday and the following Friday if we make it that far. She said that the baby's head was really low and right in position to come on out! She said it seemed like baby was getting ready to greet the world.
When the nurse measured me I measured at about 35 weeks, so a small baby we will probably have - but they did say it would make delivery "easier" with a smaller baby. All is well and healthy which is all I care about. Dr. Nicholson really eased my fears about labor and delivery and pain - I kind of hope she is on call when I go into labor.
How far along? 37 weeks on the dot! The pictures above were taken about 5 days ago. You should be able to see that the shape of my belly is different from the pictures I posted last time. She went from head sideways to head down during that time - big change in how I feel and in how I look.
Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs - haven't gained any weight in about 1.5 to 2 weeks.
Maternity clothes? I bought the white linen pants and blue top that I'm wearing in the pictures at Motherhood Maternity for pictures and my baby shower. I love the outfit! I also got a few tank tops, prego thongs and a nursing bra which is too big of course - maybe I'll grow into it in a couple of weeks.
Stretch marks? None to speak of except on my lower/outer back area.
Sleep: I've actually slept a little bit better the last few nights. I still get up to pee 4 or 5 times a night and roll over ALL THE TIME - not an easy task either! My hips and groin area hurt at night so it's hard to roll over.
Best moment this week: My baby shower and getting the nursery set up - I am in super nesting phase right now, too!
Movement: Still quite a bit of movement!
Food cravings: Not really. I ate a salad at The Loop yesterday - I am such a fan of salads, but have not been my entire pregnancy - it was just okay. But, I did top it off with a milkshake, but with the whole milk and heavy cream it made me have stomach problems the rest of the day and night. Probably the last one I'll have!
Gender: After the 5th ultrasound - a GIRL!
Labor Signs: I've been experiencing Braxton-Hicks contractions on and off - usually during the evening hours. They basically feel like the baby is stretching all the way out across my belly and makes it really tight. There is no baby movement though so I know it's a practice contraction. My doctor said I'll experience contractions up until I go into real labor.
Belly Button in or out? As flat as can be!
What I miss: My butt and legs! Being able to get up without pushing myself up with my arms and hands.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting baby Brighton!
Weekly Wisdom: If you have a child, don't give a very pregnant woman your personal advice. We're not hormonally stable and don't want to hear your horrible birth story or that whatever you plan for will disappear once baby is here. If you know me, I plan everything and it never fails.
Milestones: Hitting the 37 week mark and baby is head down!
I can totally tell the difference in the baby belly shape! HOW COOL! I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU! I seriously cannot wait to meet Brighton either. I hope either you or Shawn are coherent enough when you go into labor to update us on Facebook (if you feel comfortable with that!). Thanks for the sweet thank-you note, I had a blast at the shower and hope I get to see your completed nursery soon :-) I'll be thinking about you in the next couple of weeks!
ReplyDeleteThe nursery is almost done!! We went on a shopping spree to Babies R Us and Target last night to use our gift cards for the last few items we needed! The Babies R Us manager hooked us up, too! We just need to finish building a custom closet in there now!
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