38 WEEKS

Weeks: 38

Waist size: +7.5"

Weight gain: 24 lbs.

Symptoms: My right hip is still bothering me a lot. I truly feel so much better than I expected to at full term, though!

Cravings: Strawberry Kiwi Arctic Rush from Dairy Queen, it's so refreshing!

Aversions: It's been a bit of a struggle to eat healthy this week. I just want carbs and sugar.

Sleep: I can't complain!

Wedding ring on: Still on

Best moment this week: This was my last weekend off before my due date. Ryan and I finished up some last minute errands and went out for breakfast. It was a wonderful weekend!

Progression update: I'm still 2cm dilated, but 75% effaced as of July 12th. I don't think I'll get a check done on the 19th. I'm just going to impatiently wait for it to happen.

37 WEEKS

Weeks: 37

Waist size: +7" This baby boy is really dropping low. Every time I see my midwife she mentions how low he is compared to the previous week.

Weight gain: 23 lbs.

Symptoms: My hips are bothering me all of the time. It's still not painful, just a little annoying to have them aching all the time. I've been less motivated to do things the last couple days, as well. Before I'd be productive and clean and water my plants, now it seems like such a chore. I was able to work shorter shifts this weekend, and that made all the difference. My body has been feeling pretty darn good, with the exception of my hips. I usually have a lot of back pain, but I think it's because I would work 9-10 hour days on my feet.

Cravings: Ice cream! I made a trip to the grocery store this week and ended up with 3 different flavors of ice cream and two different boxes of ice bars in my cart! 

Aversions: I am still over salads. 

Sleep: I've been sleeping so-so lately. It's not bad enough that I'm sleepy throughout the day, but I'm averaging 4-6 hours of sleep a night.

Wedding ring on: Those fingers are staying slim! 

Best moment this week: Ryan and I had a lot of quality time together this week. Tuesday was our 2 year anniversary and it was wonderful! I was able to leave work early and we had a great dinner outside overlooking a lake. It was perfect! I just feel so fortunate that Ryan will be the father to my son, I know he'll be an absolutely amazing dad!
Progression update: At my July 5th appointment, I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced.

Here are some pictures I've been meaning to post:

A group shot from the baby shower

Glider in the nursery

(I'll post some more pictures of the nursery, once we receive the bedding.)

36 WEEKS

Weeks: 36

Waist size: +7.5"

Weight gain: 23 lbs.

Symptoms: My hips have been bothering me a bit the last couple weeks. I'll just be walking like normal and they will feel like they have become disconnected from my body. It's pretty achy, but only lasts for a few minutes and then it's fine. I guess it's a good sign that my joints are relaxing and preparing to birth this baby!

Cravings: I'm still eating a lot of fruit. This summer weather is also making my microwaved s'mores craving kick in! Oh, I've also been loving corn on the cob!

Aversions: Pizza. I had a couple bites this week and it just didn't taste good to me.

Sleep: Pretty darn good, considering I'm in my final month of pregnancy!

Wedding ring on: Still on!

Best moment this week: This week I finally ordered the crib bedding. I just couldn't decide on what I wanted. I ended up going with a custom-made skirt and sheet from Etsy. There just isn't a nice variety of crib bedding available out there! The only down-side to having it custom-made is that the estimated delivery date is July 26th...how's that for timing. We also finally picked out a glider! Luckily they had one in stock, and I was able to bring it home that day. It's so comfortable and I can already imagine rocking my baby in it!
My midwife did a cervical check this week and I'm 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. It's nothing extreme, but it's two steps in the right direction.