37 & 38 Weeks

Hello, all!  So once again I am running a little late on my posts...I'm so sorry!  As our little one's expected arrival date approaches, it seems like we have so much to do in so little time.   Hence, our evenings are packed and I'm having a rough time keeping up with my posts!  I know I still owe you a post on my Austin baby shower as well so I will try to get that uploaded as soon as possible....but no promises!  :)  [Just a little teaser there!!]  I also am so excited to share pictures of her nursery with you....which is one of the things I'm trying frantically to finish....so be watching for that post as well!  And now for the 37 Week pic....

37 Weeks

How far along: 37 Weeks 5 Days!
Total weight gain/loss: 35+ lbs....according to the doctor I lost a pound since last week! 
Maternity clothes: Slim pickin's for me here - even my maternity clothes are getting a bit tight, but I'm not about to go buy new clothes at this point!
Stretch marks: Negative
Sleep: Eh...that's all I have to say about that. 
Best moment this week: Our ultrasound!!!  It was so cute and amazing to see her more grown now!!  She still kept her hands in front of her face the whole time so we couldn't get a great picture of her precious little face, but what we could see was so amazing!  The ultrasound tech said she has long legs (big surprise!), chubby cheeks and most likely weighs about 6 lbs 4 oz at this time.  She also passed her "wellness test" so everything is all good!!  Great doctor's appointment!!!
Miss anything: I miss my normal-sized hands, feet, ankles and face - I am so puffy!!!      

Movement: Still moving like a champ!  (I am definitely going to miss that feeling after she is born!)
Food cravings: Everything sweet!  If it's sweet, I want it! 
Anything making me queasy or sick: Nope!

Gender: GIRL!!!!

Labor Signs: Some cramping and downward pressure, but these signs really need to start picking up!!  I'm ready!

Symptoms: Achy hips, swollen everything, hot all the time, tired, waddling...I swear the 37 week mark changes everything!
Belly button in or out: Out.
Belly button ring in or out: Out. :(

Wedding rings on or off: Definitely not able to get any rings on...I can barely even wear my watch these days! 
Happy or moody most of the time:  Happy doesn't even begin to describe my mood...I am BEYOND happy these days! 
Most surprised about:  How busy we are!  It feels like we work and work and work to get everything done and it looks like we are barely putting dents in anything.  (I know this is probably my anxiety just kicking in, but I swear...it's crazy how busy we are!!)    
Looking forward to:  Finishing the nursery!!  I can't wait to see it all put together!

 38 Weeks

How far along: 38 Weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: 35+ lbs
Maternity clothes: Without a doubt!
Stretch marks: Negative
Sleep: It's ok...not great, but at least I'm getting a little. 
Best moment this week: Our doctor's appointment!  We found out that if our little one doesn't decide to come on her own before the 16th that we will be induced that night for delivery on the 17th!  I cannot wait to meet her!!!  Also....we are soo-oo close to finishing the nursery which feels so good!!  I should get her bedding in the mail next week from my step-mom.....yay!!!!!!!
Miss anything: Sushi!  This week I walked by a sushi restaurant and it seriously took all I could not to walk right in.  Sushi is definitely on the "1st things I must do when no longer pregnant" list!! 

Movement: All of the time!  I love feeling her every movement and cannot wait to actually see her move in the "outside" world!
Food cravings: Sweets!!!  That's all I really feel like eating these days...(oh, and sushi, but that doesn't count!) 
Anything making me queasy or sick: Nope!

Gender: GIRL!!!!

Labor Signs: Still cramping, but that's about it.  I'm trying to walk a lot so hopefully I start to feel more soon!

Symptoms: I am so so so so tired this week!  Sometimes I feel like I could fall asleep standing up. 
Belly button in or out: Out.
Belly button ring in or out: Out. :(

Wedding rings on or off: Off.   
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!  I've been laughing a lot lately and I love it...(except then I have to go the bathroom right away!  Hahaha!) 
Most surprised about:  That I only have a little over a week left!!!!  It is unreal!!!! And, of course, how cute her nursery is looking!!!  I am so happy that everything is coming together like I had pictured!!!  I can't wait to show you all!
Looking forward to: First and foremost, I am looking forward to meeting our little girl!  This has been the most amazing journey and I can't believe we will get to meet her in a week (or less)!  I'm also looking forward to receiving her bedding and finishing the nursery!  And, last but not least, I am so excited for everyone to come visit for Christmas!!!  

...and a few extra pics just for fun...

The furbabies and I!  We tried really hard to get both of them to look at the camera, but Bella kept getting distracted by the window!